Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati)
दुर्गासप्तशती
— Maharshi Markandeya
The 700 verses to the Devi from the Markandeya Purana. The most-recited Goddess scripture, sung during Navaratri. Three charitas tell of the Devi's victories over Madhu-Kaitabha, Mahishasura, and Shumbha-Nishumbha.
13 chapters · 634 verses
Chapters · अध्याय
- 1
Madhu-Kaitabha Vadha
मधुकैटभवधः
The first charita — the Devi as Mahamaya wakes Vishnu to slay Madhu and Kaitabha.
104 verses
- 2
Mahishasura-Sainya Vadha
महिषासुरसैन्यवधः
The Devi emerges from the combined tejas of all gods to fight Mahishasura.
69 verses
- 3
Mahishasura Vadha
महिषासुरवधः
The slaying of Mahishasura.
44 verses
- 4
Shakra-Stuti
शक्रादिस्तुतिः
Indra and the gods praise the Devi — the first famous hymn.
42 verses
- 5
Devi-duta Samvada
देवीदूतसंवादः
The third charita begins. Shumbha's envoy is rebuffed.
63 verses
- 6
Dhumralochana Vadha
धूम्रलोचनवधः
The slaying of Dhumralochana.
24 verses
- 7
Chanda-Munda Vadha
चण्डमुण्डवधः
Kali emerges from the Devi's brow to kill Chanda and Munda.
27 verses
- 8
Raktabija Vadha
रक्तबीजवधः
The slaying of Raktabija — Kali drinks every drop of his blood.
63 verses
- 9
Nishumbha Vadha
निशुम्भवधः
The slaying of Nishumbha.
41 verses
- 10
Shumbha Vadha
शुम्भवधः
The slaying of Shumbha — the great victory.
32 verses
- 11
Narayani Stuti
नारायणीस्तुतिः
The gods praise the Devi — the famous Narayani hymn.
55 verses
- 12
Bhagavati-vakya
भगवतीवाक्यम्
The Devi's promise — wherever this is recited, I will dwell.
41 verses
- 13
Suratha-Vaishya Varadana
सुरथवैश्ययोर्वरप्रदानम्
Boons granted to King Suratha and the merchant Samadhi.
29 verses
Sanskrit text in public domain