Invocation

ॐ ॥ श्रीदुर्गायै नमः ॥

ōṁ || śrīdurgāyai namaḥ ||

Translation

Om. Salutations to the auspicious Durga.

Word by word

ōṁ
the sacred syllable
śrīdurgāyai
to the auspicious Durga
namaḥ
salutations

Meaning

The salutation printed at the head of the hymn, recited before it begins.