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Kali · stotra
Jayanti Mangala Kali
jayantī maṅgalā kālī
जयन्ती मङ्गला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी । दुर्गा शिवा क्षमा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
jayantī maṅgalā kālī bhadrakālī kapālinī । durgā śivā kṣamā dhātrī svāhā svadhā namo'stu te ॥
Meaning
Victorious and auspicious Kali, Bhadrakali, bearer of the skull, Durga, gentle one, forgiver, supporter — salutations to you.
Why recite it
A garland of the Mother's names recited for protection and inner fearlessness.
Source
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, closing verse