Reciting this mantra is believed to invoke the blessings of the Goddess, helping the devotee attain wisdom, remove ignorance, and recognize the divine presence within themselves and others.

The hymn expresses a profound non-dualistic idea:

"O Goddess, who exists in all beings as the energy of Vishnu (the preserver) — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as consciousness — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as intellect — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as sleep — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as hunger — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as reflection/shadow — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as power — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as thirst — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as forgiveness — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as lineage/family — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as modesty — salutations to You. O Goddess, who exists in all beings as peace — salutations to You. Salutations to You, Salutations to You, Salutations to You, again and again."

Here is the text for the mantra in English, including the transliteration, translation, and meaning.

"You are the Goddess present in all beings."

The phrase translates literally to "To the Goddess who [resides] in all beings" . It is typically followed by a specific form or quality (like Matru Rupena for "in the form of a Mother") and the refrain Namastasyai , which means "Salutations to Her". A standard translation of the core verse is:

Often, people chant just the first line and the final salutation as a simple, powerful mantra: