Shri Durga Saptashati (श्री दुर्गा सप्तशती)
Devi Mahatmya | Chandi Path
Durga Saptashati, also known as Devi Mahatmya and Chandi Path, is a Hindu religious text describing the victory of Goddess Durga over various demons. 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 the 700 verses.
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📖 Complete Durga Saptashati PDF
Download the complete text with all 700 verses, 13 chapters, and subsidiary texts including Devi Kavacham, Argala Stotram, and other essential prayers.
- ✅ Complete 700 verses in Sanskrit
- ✅ All 13 chapters with proper divisions
- ✅ Preliminary texts (Patha Vidhi)
- ✅ Concluding prayers (Upasamhara)
- ✅ Proper formatting for recitation
Significance of Durga Saptashati
Durga Saptashati is a significant composition used to perform Chandi Homa, which is one of the most important fire sacrifices done to gain health and to conquer over enemies. Chandi Homa is performed while chanting verses from Durga Saptashati. Total 700 Ahuti (offerings) to Goddess Durga through sacred fire are made during Chandi Homa.
A ritualistic reading of Durga Saptashati is part of the Navratri celebrations in honor of Goddess Durga. The text establishes the supremacy of Shakti (Divine Feminine Energy) as the ultimate reality and source of all creation, preservation, and destruction.
Regular recitation with devotion is believed to invoke the direct grace of Goddess Durga, leading to protection from negative forces, material prosperity, spiritual evolution, and ultimate liberation.