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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDurga Saptashati is a Mantra of 700 verses on the Mother Goddess.It forms a part of the Markandeya Purana, one of the 18 important puranas of Hinduism.
It is also known as Chandi Path, Devi Mahatmyam or just Saptashati. It is considered as a very potent mantra and its is widely read in all devi temples in India and abroad.It is in the form of a conversion between a king,a trader and a saint. This mantra is believed to have several esoteric meanings and interpretations.It is divided into 3 parts , dedicated to the Goddess - Kali,Lakshmi and Saraswati.
There have been several saints well versed in the metaphysical interpretations of this Mantra like Sri Ramakrishna,The Paramacharyal of Kanchi, The Sringeri Acaryals,Sri Venkatesa Battar and several others.
Durga Saptashati is also translated into easy to recite Hindi verses by Dr.M.L.Sharma. Details of his book "Neeras Ki Shri Durga Upasana" can be found at http://durgasaptashati.discoveryofindia.com
All these 700 Mantras of Durga Saptashati were written by Maharishi Markandeya. In the first chapter of these 700 Mantras Markandeya Rishi has told the story of Surya Putra Savarni, who was later known as eighth Manu.
The Markandeya Puran has detailed description of the various forms, incarnations, and immortal acts of Shakti, known by different names in Her different forms. With 700 select Shlokas of this Puran, a special Saptashati was created,called the Durga Saptashati. It is also known as Durga Upasana, Chandi Path, Devi Mahatmyam or just Saptashati. This Durga Saptashati covers three main incarnations of the Goddess, namely- Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati.
Durga Saptashati is considered to be the most powerful and potent collection of mantras dedicated to Goddess Durga and it is believed that recitation and meditation of these mantras brings peace, serenity and happiness in our lives.
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