Durga Saptashati which is also known as Devi Mahatmya and Chandi Path is a Hindu religious text describing the victory of the Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. It is part of the Markandeya Purana, written by sage Markandeya. The text contains Saptashata i.e. 700 verses and because of that the whole composition is known as Durga Saptashati. The seven hundred verses are arranged into 13 chapters. For ritual reading purposes a number of subsidiary texts are appended before and after of 700 verses. Mar 29, 2017 श्री दुर्गा सप्तशती सम्पूर्ण पाठ Shri Durga Saptashati Durga Stuti Full in Hindi Subscribe to all three channels below. A ritualistic reading of Durga Saptashati is part of the Navratri (nine days of worship in the months of April and October) celebrations in the honor of the Goddess Durga. It is the base and root of the Shakta tradition. Durga Saptashati Adhyay 1 to 13 • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Devi Mahatmaya describes how Devi assumes many aspects, according to the tasks to be performed by her, sometimes sweet and tender, and at others terrible and devouring. Devi is the deluding power which binds man to the relentlessly moving wheel of samsara; she deludes even the wisest of men. Yet she is the one who bestows liberation on the devotee who pleases her. For the sake of the continuance of her divine play, she as avidya-maya, has veiled the truth from us and bound us to samsara. When she is propitiated through the practice of sincere devotion and self-surrender, she as vidya-maya, removes the veil and enables us to perceive the truth. The Saptashati refers to her as Mahavidya, Mahamaya, Mahamedha, Mahasmriti, Mahamoha, Mahadevi and Maheshwari. Download ringtones online. She is Parabrahma-Mahishi, the queen and sovereign of all existence. Her compassion takes the form of aspiration in the aspirant, sadhana in the sadhaka, siddhi in the siddha. She is the truth behind thought, willing, feeling, understanding, action, name and form. It says (11:6): “Vidyassamastastava Devi bhedah Striyassamastah sakala jagatsu Tvayaikaya puritamambayaitat Kaa te stutih stavyapara paroktih” Meaning: ‘Mother, all arts and sciences, all branches of knowledge, are your modifications, all women in the world are your manifestations. You alone pervade the entire creation.’ The conception of the Infinite as Mother is not a meaningless one. The Riga Veda bears testimony to the fact that even in ancient times there existed the belief that the supreme ruler is the all-compassionate Mother. The conception of divinity as Devi, Durga or Sri, is not merely a theory but a practical way of life. The mother is the personality that appeals most to the human heart, whereas the father is perceived as a hard taskmaster. Even a subtle philosopher cannot dispense with the conception of Shakti, for he is essentially an embodiment of power, and has love for power. The highest intelligence and the most speculative metaphysics is only a manifestation of jnana shakti and is not outside the range of Shaktism. Durga Saptashati is a significant composition to perform Chandi Homa which is one of the most significant Homa(s) done to gain health and to conquer over enemies. Chandi Homa is performed while chanting verses from Durga Saptashati. Total 700 Ahuti i.e. Offering to Goddess Durga through sacred fire are made during Chandi Homa. Durga Saptashati Path Vidhi • In the morning, after taking a bath and finishing one’s daily worship or other rituals, one should sit on an asana facing North or East and try to evoke a state of concentration and devotion. • The paath (reading) is most effective when done with firm faith, devotion and correct pronunciation. During the time of reading, one should try not to talk, sleep, sneeze, yawn or spit, but read with complete concentration on Devi in the form which appeals to one. One should not stop in the middle of a chapter. It is good to place the book on a stand, preferably a copper plate. • At the beginning and end of each chapter, bells may be rung. • Before starting the paath, affirm the purpose for which you are performing it – make a resolve, sankalpa, and perform worship of Devi. • Navaratri is an ideal period for the paath of Durga Saptashati; however, in the other months, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday are considered auspicious days of the week for beginning the reading. The ideal days of the lunar calendar are ashtami (eighth day of the moon), navami (ninth day of the moon) and chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the moon). • The Saptashati may be read daily and completed in seven days in the following manner of division of chapters. • Day One: first chapter. • Day Two: second and third. • Day Three: fourth. • Day Four: fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth. Day Five: ninth and tenth. • Day Six: eleventh. • Day Seven: twelfth and thirteenth. This is the traditional rule. Download Flasher by Towa Tei at MP3mixx.com! High Quality, Preview Available. Songs start at just $0.15! Find a Towa Tei - Flasher first pressing or reissue. Complete your Towa Tei collection. Shop Vinyl and CDs. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Flasher - Towa Tei on AllMusic - 2007.
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