Durga Saptashati For Chandi Patha: Glory of Goddess Durga
There would not be any Vedic scripture that does not mention glories of Durga sung by sages, saints, and devotees. She has been mentioned at many places in most Vedic scriptures and She has been immensely praised in the Devi Mahatmya or Saptashati. In the Bhagavata Purana and Devi Bhagavad Purana as well as in the Shaktism scriptures, She has been described as the Energy of the Supreme Lord. She epitomizes purity, knowledge, truth, and self-realization.
The word ‘Durga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Durg’ meaning a fort or a protective fortress. Also, the Sanskrit root ‘Dur’ means ‘prison’ and ‘Ga’ means ‘go or approach’. She is in charge of the material universe. She sends the arrogant miscreants to the prison (a material planet like the earth which is full of miseries). ‘Durga’ is also known as ‘Durgatinashini’ meaning "the one who eliminates sufferings." Goddess Durga protects the human race from ego, hatred, prejudice, selfishness, jealousy, etc. She is the very essence of creation, preservation, and annihilation. In Shaktism, it is believed that Durga was born from the collective energies of the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva to slay the demon Mahisasura who was a great nuisance to the Gods and other living beings. Durga Saptashati is one of the ancient Vedic scriptures that describe Devi as the supreme power and the Creative Energy of the Supreme Absolute. Durga Saptashati is also known as Devi Mahatmya (Mahatmayam) being a section of the Markandeya Purana. It is one of the most important Vedic texts of Shaktism (goddess) tradition within Hinduism.
It describes the legends regarding the fierce battle between good and evil where Devi manifests as Durga to lead the forces of good against the demonic King Mahishasura. The Goddess or the Creative Energy manifests Herself as Lakshmi, empowering wealth creation and happiness. It also sheds light on the philosophical foundation wherein the ultimate reality is female energy. Devi Mahatmya’s text stressed the female is the elemental creator; she is also the Tridevi as the tributary creator, the sustainer, and the destroyer. She is presented through a language of praise as the one who resides in all creatures. She is the realization of all living beings, she is intelligent, she is a matter, and she is all that is form or emotion.
Durga Saptashati recommends the performance of Chandi Homa that aims to attain health and drive away from the fear of enemies. The Brahmin or priest chants verses from Durga Saptashati while performing Chandi Homa, offering seven hundred Ahuti (oblations) into the sacred fire to invoke Durga Devi. The seven hundred verses (‘Sapta’ means ‘seven’ and ‘shata’ means ‘hundred’) are organized into thirteen chapters. Reading Durga Saptashati is part of the Navratri celebrations in praise of Goddess Durga.
Chapter
Content
1
Killing of Madhu and Kaitabha
2
Slaughterof the Armies of Mahishasura
3
Killing of Mahishasura
4
Devi Stuti
5
Devi’s Conversation with theMessenger
6
Killingof Dhumralochana
7
Killing of Chanda and Munda
8
Killing of Raktabija
9
Killing of Nishumbha
10
Killing of Shumbha
11
Hymn toNarayani
12
Eulogy of Merits
13
Bestowingof Boons to Suratha and Vaisya
The Saptashati text offers hymns to saguna form of the Goddess as well as the nirguna form of Hers. The saguna (divine) hymns appear in chapters 1, 4, and 11 of the Devi Mahatmya, while chapter 5 praises the nirguna (impersonal) concept of Goddess. The saguna forms are Mahakali (destroyer, Tamasic), Mahalakshmi (sustainer, Rajasic), and Mahasaraswati (creator, Sattvic). It also includes Saptashloki Durga, Devyakavacham, Argala Stotram, Kilak Stotra, Vidokt Ratri Sukt, Tantrokt Ratri Sukt, and Devi Atharvashirsh.
It consists of chapters 81-93 of the Mārkandeya Purana, being related by the sage Markandeya to Jaimini and his students in the form of birds. The thirteen chapters of Devi Māhātmya are split into three episodes. At the beginning of each episode, a different presiding goddess is invoked. The outlining narrative of Devi Mahatmya begins with an ejected king, a merchant betrayed by his family, and a sage whose teachings lead them both beyond material suffering. The sage teaches by relating three different epic battles between the Devi and various demonic. The greatest celebration is the legend of Mahishasura Mardini "Slayer of the Buffalo Demon". Among the significant goddess forms, the Devi Mahatmyam introduced into the Sanskritic mainstream are Kali and the Sapta-Matrika.
Utpanna Ekadashi
The process below is for everyone who is seeking the answer for how to do the Durga Saptashati Path:
Firstly, start with Ganesh Pujan followed by Kalash Pujan, Navgraha Pujan, and Jyoti Pujan. Spread a red cloth on your puja altar and place the Durga Saptashati Granth on it.
Further, apply bhasm, Chandan, or roli(kumkum) on your forehead. Sit facing towards the east direction as aachman has to be done 4 times for Tatva Shuddhi. It is necessary to follow these rituals before reading Durga Kavach, Argala Stotra, and Kilak Stotra in Durga Saptashati.
If you are not able to read Sri Durga Saptashati in Sanskrit, then you can read in Hindi. Make sure you properly pronounce the text in it and read it patiently without being too loud.
After the completion of Paath, it is important and compulsory to do Kanya Pujan.
The Puja rituals and immersion should be done in the morning as has been said in the Devi Purana. Ghat Sthapana is forbidden in the evening or night time.
Benefits of reading Durga Saptashati daily:
The process below is for everyone who is seeking the answer for how to do the Durga Saptashati Path:
Protection from Maa Durga is formed around the reader.
It gives great strength as a mother Durga herself is powerful and destroyer of evil.
It brings the Divine blessings of the Goddess and fulfills desires.
Removes obstacles and difficulties from the path.
It gives the power to face challenges.
Performance of Durga Saptashati Chandi Path:
The Shat Chandi paath and Homa is an exclusive and powerful ritual involving powerful Saptashati mantras. Sat Chandi Yagna and Homam are very unique, rare, and elaborate Yajna. Getting the Sat Chandi Yagna and Homam done is an act of great merit and brings immense blessings from the Divine Mother. It bestows immense energy. As a result, even the greatest hardships that may seem hopeless to an individual may be conquered and at the same time, immense blessings from the Divine Mother can be brought in. It frees from debts and prevents all kinds of misfortunes and agonies. The paath grants disciple success, authority, and power. The paath and yagna kill all the demons and evil forces coming into life. It enhances spirituality and awakens the slept energy and opens the path of salvation. The paath with samputit invokes powerful vibrations to destroy obstacles and conquer enemies Read more.
"I am the owner of some strands of rudraksha that are shown on this site. I own a strand of twenty seven eleven faced beads, and another strand of twenty seven one faced beads. These I wear during meditation. I have practiced Transcendental Meditation for twenty years and have never experienced the inner silence that I obtained even from the first moment that I meditated wearing these two unique strands of beads. I had thought I had transcended before but I was wrong. This new experience has even more silence then meditation in a huge group. I literally feel like the whole universe is now prop
As an Air Force pilot, we carry out daily morning exercises to keep our physical and mental health up. During one of this regular exercises in November 1999, I felt a sharp pain and then was diagnosed with RSD (REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY) which is now referred as CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) at the region of my ankle. This is actually rather a rare symptom and basically there is no cure that is known of yet . I was informed that my sympathetic nerve (the nerve system that is involved in regulating body temperature, heart beat and so on) was injured. The symptoms that I go through ar
Dear DharmaDev, The 7 Mukhi malas arrived yesterday (2/23/04). I interviewed for a better teaching position on that day and was hired into the position. I had also order sandal paste about 3 weeks ago, had not received it, and was told the shipment had been delayed. I received it on the same day the malas arrived. My friend was thrilled with her mala, and I was able to offer incense and sandal paste to my mala. I meditated with the mala and wore it today (2/24/04). Considering I had two IEP meetings and a Change of Placement meeting for a student who had committed battery on a teacher, I was a
Dear Sir or Madam- I have previously ordered from you a 13 mukhi rudrasha. It has helped me very much, and I am extremely grateful for the free gifts that you gave me of the crystal mala. Thank you again. Amit R. Patel Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of Criminal Justice
Dear Neetaji, I need to tell you that how peaceful I feel since I have started wearing my Gauri Shankar mala . I feel one with the Universe and at complete bliss .. like meditating on Himalayas . I have referred my friend in New Zealand and she would contact you soon . Thanks so much for the work you do . Regards, Indu Joshi
Dear Dharma Dev Aryaji, Pranams. I had received my Siddha mala during last week of July 2003. I used wear it only during my puja and rest of the times I used to place it on the altar on a statue of Shirdi Saibaba which I worship. (This statue was brought from Shirdi and gifted to me by a friend the day I wore the Siddhamala for the first time on 27th July 2003. This I never took as a coincidence. Instead blessings of Lord Shiva himself. ) And I wore it when I visited Tirupati and had darshan of Lord Balaji in Oct 2003. This piligrimage itself was a blessing as I had no plans to go to Tirupati
Hello, namaste, Many thanks for the very special mukhi beads recently received.Today I also am greatly honoured to receive and to wear a very incredible mukhi bead, that I couldnt have hoped for when I first was in touch with Rudaksha-ratna centre.It is skillfully-made and , as ever, carefully packed, with your lovely satin envelope and jewellery box. Many thanks again M
Thank you for the speedy delivery and the kindness that went into this shipping. The Yantras as beautiful and of a pristine quality. You even gave me a free gift! I will most certainly buy from you Centre in the future and recommend it with great confidence.
Hello, I am not the person who usually writes Testimonials unless I am very sure something was truly good, beneficial, and provided results as expected. I have been rudraksha ratna customer for quite some time now. It was rudraksha ratna website which got me attracted to rudraksha. After reading through its benefits I decided to try it. I can not even explain how rudraksha has influenced my life. Not only do I have what I needed in life but it also made me very grounded. So no matter what I have I remain true to the reality that I am not going to take any of this with me. I feel blessed as t
Thank you for sending my order on time. I received Bilva Leaves and Bilva fruits on Maha Shivaratri day for the pooja, thanks a lot. I also liked the Yellow Gold Citrine pendant, made it very strong and nice. Packing was very nice. Overall, I am happy with the items received, faster delivery, and would shop again. I am repetitive customer, have been buying from your site since 2008. Keep up the customer trust, convey my wishes to Neeta ji. Thanks, Hanuma
I have been very grateful to RR team for over many years in helping me showing the path towards devotion of Lord Shiva. I must say that no other Rudraksha so far has given me the effect same as '1 mukhi java Rudraksha'. You do not need any other Rudraksha once you have 1 mukhi java. Within a year after wearing it following things happened: -After 4 years of struggle suddenly got Finances enough to purchase own house. -Got salary raise in the beginning of the year. -Got blessed with baby boy. -Got promotion few days back with good salary raise again. -Younger sister got a good match and got mar
Cart
Everything about Rudraksha Beads Mystery of Sacred Yantras Power of Vedic Gemstones Science of Siddh Parad A Complete Guide to RRST The A,B,C of Chakras Why We Need to do Puja? Essence of Floral Waters All About Rudraksha and Spiritual Malas The Divinity of Shiva Lingam The Science of Tatva Vastu A Guide to the Sacred Gayatri Basics of Hindu Puja Altar Benefits of Spiritual Jewellery The Science of Dosha Nivaran Brief Guide to Vastu Dosha Diseases from Chakra Imbalance Shiva the Greatest Yogi Frequently Asked Questions
There would not be any Vedic scripture that does not mention glories of Durga sung by sages, saints, and devotees. She has been mentioned at many places in most Vedic scriptures and She has been immensely praised in the Devi Mahatmya or Saptashati. In the Bhagavata Purana and Devi Bhagavad Purana as well as in the Shaktism scriptures, She has been described as the Energy of the Supreme Lord. She epitomizes purity, knowledge, truth, and self-realization.
+91-70211 80033
