DEVĪMĀHĀTMYAM
GLORY OF THE DIVINE MOTHER
Devī Māhātmya, also known as Śrī Durgā Saptaśati, is a highly esteemed scripture from the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa that celebrates the victory of Goddess Durgā over malevolent forces such as Mahiṣāsura.Highlighting the significance of the Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa, Sri Aurobindo noted, “....মার্কণ্ডেয় পুরাণের মত পণ্ডিত অধ্যাত্মবিদ্যাপরায়ণ লেখকের রচনাকে শিব বা অগ্নিপুরাণ অপেক্ষা গভীর জ্ঞানপূর্ণ বলিয়া চিনিতে হয় ।” (“....the Markandeya Purana written by a sage devoted to spiritual pursuits is more profound in Knowledge than either the Shiva or the Agni Purana.”) He specifically referred to the four powers of the Mother: Māheśvarī, Mahākālī, Mahāsarasvatī, and Mahālakṣmī. This text represents the victory of divine feminine energy (Śakti), fosters bravery, and underscores themes of protection, prosperity, and spiritual elevation, motivating devotees through their faith, strength, and moral integrity. The digital portal 'Devīmāhātmyam - Glory of the Divine Mother' offers profound spiritual,philosophical, and literary insights that are foundational to Indian cultural heritage, highlighting its significance in grasping the Śakti paramparā. This portal features the sacred text along with chants and translations by the distinguished scholar Shri S. Shankaranarayanan, who has interpreted the entire Devīmāhātmyam in the light of Sri Aurobindo.
DEVĪMĀHĀTMYAM
Sri Aurobindo has pointed out that “….the Chandi-Mahatmya, deservedly one of the best known in sacred literature;..” Engage with the sacred chanting and the rhythmic sound vibrations of Devi Mahatmya, which align emotions and boost positive energy.
नवदुर्गाः NINE DURGĀS
प्रथमं शैलपुत्रीति द्वितीयं ब्रह्मचारिणी।
तृतीयं चन्द्रघण्टेति कूष्माण्डेति चतुर्थकम्॥
पञ्चमं स्कन्दमातेति षष्ठं कात्यायनीति च।
सप्तमं कालरात्रिश्च महागौरीति चाष्टमम्॥
नवमं सिद्धिदात्री च नवदुर्गाः प्रकीर्तिताः।
उक्तान्येतानि नामानि ब्रह्मणैव महात्मना॥
Devīmāhātmya defines the nine auspicious forms of the Divine Mother: First, the daughter of the mountain; second the one who moves in Brahman; third the delightful sound; fourth the seed of incubation on earth; fifth the mother of Skanda; sixth Kātyāyanī, the eternal virgin; seventh the dark night; eighth the great white one; and ninth the one who grants perfection - thus are enumerated the nine Durgās. These names have been mentioned by the great Brahman himself.
HYMN TO DURGA BY SRI AUROBINDO
In 1909, at the height of the Indian independence movement, Sri
Aurobindo composed the Durgā Stotra, which was later published in
the Bengali journal Dharma. The purpose of this work was to invoke
the divine energy of Mother Durgā to manifest in India, providing
the nation with the courage, strength, and wisdom required to
overcome the 'forces of darkness' and achieve liberation from
oppression. This composition functioned as both a significant
spiritual invocation and a call to action for the youth of India to
serve as vessels of this divine energy for freedom and
transformation.
দুর্গা-স্তোত্র
মাতঃ দুর্গে! সিংহবাহিনি সর্ব্বশক্তিদায়িনী মাতঃ শিবপ্রিয়ে! তােমার
শক্ত্যংশজাত আমরা বঙ্গদেশের যুবকগণ তােমার মন্দিরে আসীন, প্রার্থনা
করিতেছি, – শুন, মাতঃ, ঊর বঙ্গদেশে, প্রকাশ হও ॥
Mother Durga! Rider on the lion, giver of all strength, Mother, beloved of Shiva! We, born from thy parts of Power, we the youth of India, are seated here in thy temple. Listen, O Mother, descend upon earth, make thyself manifest in this land of India. Durgā Stotra Sri Aurobindo’s original in Bengali rendered into English by Nolini Kanta Gupta. Read More….
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