O Kali! You are the savior of the entire world
You are the cause for destruction of the entire universe at the end and you are the source of refuge
O Cause of pralaya, O stealer of the mind, please wake up (and help me)

Mukthikesi he mundamaalini
Kathaka hastini dukha nivaarini
Kaalikapaalini triloka paalini

O Giver of liberation, O shaver of the head (mundanam or shaving denotes attaining knowledge as is the case with sanyaasa)
You hold the shoola in your hand and are remover of all sorrows
You are known as Kali and Kapaalini as well as you are the protector of the three worlds

Brahma vishnu naarada pooje
Sankara tava charanom me viraaje
Vasana anaavritha he aparaajitha

Brahma, Vishnu and Narada worship you
Siva has taken refuge at your feet
Your dresses are many and you are never defeated (in all ways)