Durga Saptashati
During 9 days of Navratri, it is significant to chant
the sacred book Durga Saptashati. Durga
Saptashati is a collection of 700 verses in glorification of Goddess Durga and
the book describes various aspects of Devi. Due to number of Shloks, the book
is known as Durga Saptashati i.e. 700 = 7*100 = Sapt*Shati. As the book is
about the magnificence of Goddess Durga, it is also known as Devi
Mahatamya.
The book is recited loudly and clearly during Navratri, the
process of reading the book ritualistically is known as Chandi Path.
Durga Saptashati is part of Markandeya Purana and
the collection of 700 verses is divided into 13 chapters. These 13 chapters are
further divided into 3 sections which are known as First Episode, Middle
Episode and Final Episode.
Durga Saptasati is also recited during Navratri with the chapters divided among the nine days.
First day – Chapter -1 – Madhu Kaithabh Samhar
Second day – Chapter 2, 3, 4 – Mahishasura Samhar
Third day – Chapter 5 and 6 – Dhumralochan Vadh
Fourth day – Chapter 7 – Chand Mund Vadh
Fifth day – Chapter 8 – Raktabij Samhar
Sixth day – Chapter 9 and 10 – Shumbh Nishumbh Vadh
Seventh day – Chapter 11 –Narayani Stuti
Eighth day – Chapter 12 – Phala Shruti – benefits of recital
Ninth day – Chapter 13 – Devi blessing Raja Suratha and Vaishya (merchant)
Devi Aparadha kshama stotram is recited on the 10th day (Vijayadashami – Dusshera)
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