

the Mahamaya, by Her Power, attract towards Moha (Delusion) (such is Her Divine Power and Play). ज्ञानिनामपि चेतांसि देवी भगवती हि सा । बलादाकृष्य मोहाय महामाया प्रयच्छति ॥१॥ Jnyaaninaam-Api Cetaamsi Devii Bhagavatii Hi Saa | Balaad-Aakrssya Mohaaya Mahaa-Maayaa Prayacchati ||1|| (DM 1.55) Meaning: 1.1: (Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) Even the consciousness of the Jnanis (Spiritually-Evolved souls), Devi Bhagavati. 3: This Maha Mantra is dedicated to the goddesses Sri Mahakali, Sri Mahalakshmi and Sri Mahasaraswati, 4: This Maha Mantra is meant to be recited to please the Jagadamba (Mother of the Universe).

which is composed by Sri Narayana Rishi, is in Anusthup and other Metres. Chandi Homa is performed while chanting verses from Durga Saptashati. A ritualistic reading of Durga Saptashati is part of the Navratri celebrations in the honor of the Goddess Durga.ĭurga Saptashati is significant composition to perform Chandi Homa which is one of the most significant Homa(s) done to gain health and to conquer over enemies. For ritual reading purposes a number of subsidiary texts are appended before and after of 700 verses.

The seven hundred verses are arranged into 13 chapters. 700 verses and because of that the whole composition is known as Durga Saptashati. It is part of the Markandeya Purana, written by sage Markandeya.

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.
