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  • Devi Mahatmiyam Durga Sapthasati Parayana Procedure

    The three forms of the female principles embodied in Durga, Lakshmi and Sarasvati are the expressions of Valour,Wealth and Knowledge needed for the Humans.

    All the three have to stay together if one were to lead a successful Life.

    Hindu festivals represent these principles and they remind one of these Life’s Truths.

    Durga represents Valor, Lakshmi wealth and Sarasvati Knowledge.

    The Nine days’ festival, Navaratri represents this.

    I have written articles on the procedure Mantras and dates assigned to each Goddess.

    There is a sacred text, called Devi Mahatmiyam in Markandeya Purana which delivers the results  equivalent  to accruing by reciting all the mantras of the three Devis.

    Durga, Lakshmi, Sarasvathi.jpg
    Durga, Lakshmi, Sarasvathi.

    The Devi (mother Goddess) killed Madhu and Kaidabha as Vishnu Maya (Thamasic-base), killed Mahishasura as Lakshmi (Rajashic form-materialistic) and killed Shumbha and Nishumbha in the form of Goddess Saraswathi (Sathvic-spiritual).

    All the three are combined in this Stotra.

    It consists of Chapters 74 to 86 (13 chapters) of the Markandeya Purana and has 700 stanzas.

    This is known as Devi Mahatmya in South India, Chandi in West Bengal and as Durga Sapthasathi in the northern parts of the country including Varanasi.

    How to do Devi Mahatmiya Parayan

    There are two methods.

    Trayangam is a method in which we need to chant three prayers – Devi Kavacham, Argala Stotram and Devi Keelakam followed by Navakshari Mantram.

    Navangam is a method for which nine prayers are recited prior of starting reading the book. Navangam stotrams are: Devi Nyasa, Devi Avahana, Devi Namani, Argala Stotram, Keelaka Stotram, Devi Hrudaya, Dhala, Devi Dhyana and Devi Kavacha.

    As per the prescribed methods in ancient scriptures, Devi Mahatmya should be read in one sitting. After finishing the recital of Devi Mahatmya, one should chant the Devi Suktam (slokas 7 to 36 of Chapter 8).

    Devi Saptashati Parayana in 3 days & 7 days

    Apart from one sitting recital, devotees read Devi mahatmya for three consecutive days: Prathama Charitra or 1st Chapter on first day, Madhyama Charitra (2, 3, 4 chapters) on 2nd day, and Uttama Charitra (5-13 chapters) on third day.

    Some devotees also read Devi Mahatmya in 7 days. They chant 1st Chapter on first day, 2-3 chapters on 2nd day, 4th chapter on 3rd day, 5-8 chapters on 4th day, 9-10 chapters on 5th day, 11thchapter on 6th day and 12-13 chapters on 7th day.

    Each chapter should be read in single sitting. Due to any reason, Parayana is stopped in between a chapter; the whole chapter should be read again.

    The order of reciting Durga Saptashati Parayana daily is: Trayanga Mantra, Devi Mahatmya text followed by Devi Suktam.

    Many devotees read Durga Saptashati during Navratri Durga Puja 9/10 days.. Here is the procedure to read Devi Mahatmyam during Navratri

    How to read Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam) during Navratri festival

    1st day: Chapter 1 (Madhu kaitabha samhaaram)

    2nd day: Chapter 2, 3 and 4 (Mahishhasura samhaara)

    3rd day: Chapter 5 and 6 (Dhuumralochana vadha)

    4th day: Chapter 7 (Chanda Munda vadha)

    5th day: Chapter 8 (Rakta biija samhaara)

    6th day: Chapter 9 and 10 (Shumbha Nishumbha vadha)

    7th day: Chapter 11 (Praise of Narayani)

    8th day: Chapter 12 (Phalastuti – reciting merits or benefits)

    9th day: Chapter 13 (Blessings to Suratha and the Merchant)

    10th day: Chapter 14 (Aparadha Kshamaprarthana) on 10th day

    You can also complete the recital on 9th day by chanting Devi Aparadha Kshama Prarthana Stotram on 9th day itself.

    You should read Siddha Kunjika Stotram after completing the recital of every chapter.

    Siddhakunjika Stotra.

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    This manthra is of very great power and should not be chanted unless, it is taught by a Guru.

    The other is Navangam, where nine prayers are recited before starting reading of the book. They are chanting of 1. Nyasa, 2. Avahana, 3. Namani, 4. Argala, 5. Keelaga, 6. Hrudhaya, 7. Dhala, 8. Dhyana and 9. Kavacha.

    It is recommended that the entire Devi Mahatmya should be read in one sitting. After completion of the reading it is necessary to chant the Devi Suktham consisting of the slokas seven to 36 of chapter 8, is to be chanted. If the Guru has taught the navakshari manthra, then it should also be meditated up on.

    Citation.

    http://stotraratna.sathyasaibababrotherhood.org/pm1.htm

    Devi Mahatmiyam Sanskrit Text

    Devi Mahatmiyam English

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  • Sidha Kunjika Stotram Equivalent Devi Mahatmiyam

    Chandi Mantra, Devi Mahatmiyam is a powerful parayana.

     

    There is Stotra , which is recited at the beginning of Chandi Recitation.

     

    This stotram delivers powerful results which can be obtained by reciting the entire Devi Mahatmiyam.

     

    This was revealed to Parvati by Lord Shiva.

     

    Sidha Kunjika Stotra. , Unidden Song of Perfection.

     

    Shiva Uvacha:-
    1.Srunu devi pravakshyami Kunjika stotram uthamam,
    Yena matra prabhavena chandi Japa Shubho Bhaveth.

    Shiva Said,
    Oh Parvathi please hear the great prayer called Kunjika,
    By recitation of which , the recitation of Devi Mahatmya(Chandi)
    Would become more powerful/auspicious.

    2.Na kavacham, Na argali stotram , kilakam , na rahasykam,
    Na sooktham Napi dhyanam cha na nyaso na cha varchanam.

    There is no need to recite Kavacham , Argalam , Kilakam and the Rahasya thrayam,
    Nor is it necessary to recite Suktham , Dhyanam , Nyasam and also no need to worship.

    (These are preliminary stotras that need to be recited before reading of Devi Mahatmyam/Chandi/Durga Sapthasathi. Here is it told that if this kunjika stotram is recited then there is no need to recite all these)

    3.Kunjika pata mathrena Durga phalam Labheth,
    Athi Guhyataram devi, Devanam abhi durlabham.

    Just by reading Kunjika , we would get the effect of reading Chandi,
    And Oh Goddess this is a great secret and even Devas do not know it.

    4.Gopaneeyam prayathnena swayoniriva Parvathi,
    Maranam, Mohanam Vasyam Sthambho ucchadanadhikam.
    Pata Mathrena sam sidhayeth Kunjika stotram uthamam.

    Oh Parvathi , you decide about the effort to keep it as secret
    Because just by reading this great prayer on Kunjika , we can easily achieve,
    Murder , attraction , slavery , making things motionless by repeated chants,

    5.Atha Manthra:-
    Now the chant:-

    Om Aim, kleem Chamanudayai viche . Om Gloum hoom kleem joom sa,
    Jwalaya jwalaya , Jwala, Jwala , prajwala , prajwala ,
    Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai viche Jwala, ham sam lam ksham phat swaha.

    ( this is a Thanthric chant which consists of sounds and words which are meant to please the Goddess. “Jwalaya” means “Burn” , “Prajwala” Means “set fire.”)

    Ithi Mantra :
    This is the chant

    6.Namasthe Rudra Roopinyai , Namsthe Madhu Mardini,
    Nama Kaidabha Harinyai , Namasthe Mahishardhini

    Salutations to her who is angry , Salutations to the killer of Madhu,
    Salutations to the winner over Kaidabha , Salutations to the killer of Mahisha.

    7.Namasthe Shumbha hanthryai cha Nishumbhasura Gathini ,
    Jagratham hi Maha devi , japam Sidham kurushwa may.

    Salutations to the killer of Shumba and the killer of Nishumbha,
    Oh Great goddess , please safely give me expertise of chanting this.

    8.Aimkari srushti roopayai hreem kari prathi palika,
    Kleemkari Kama Roopinyai , bheeja roope namosthuthe,

    Salutations to the Goddess who has the form of root chants,
    Who by the chant “Aim” has the form of the creator,
    Who by the chant “Hreem” has the form of one who takes care of,
    And who by the Chant “Kleem” has the form of passion(Desire)

    9.Chamunda chanda gathi cha yaikari Varadhayini,
    Viche cha abhayadha nithyam namasthe Manthra roopini.

    Salutations to goddess who has the form made of Chants,
    To the Chamunda who is the killer of Chanda ,
    Who by chanting “Ai” grants boons,
    And by Chanting “Viche”, grants protection daily.

    10.Dham, Dheem, Dhoom Dhoorjate Pathni,
    Vaam veem Voom Vagadheeswari ,
    Kraam kreem kroom Kalka Devi,
    Saam seem soom may Shubham kuru.

    Dham, Dheem, Dhoom, the wife of Lord Shiva,
    Vaam , veem , Voom , the goddess of speech,
    Kraam, kreem , kroom , the goddess Kali ,
    Saam, seem, soom, , please do good.

    11.Hoom , hoom, hoomkara roopinyai,
    Jam, jam, jam jambha nadhini,
    Breem, breem broom bhairavi ,
    Bhadre bhavanyai they namo nama.

    Hoom , hoom, she who has the form of the sound hoom,
    Jam, jam, jam , she who has sound like thunderbolt,
    Breem, breem, broom , Goddess Bhairavi,
    Oh Goddess of the good, Oh Bhavani , salutations and salutations to you.

    12.Aam , kam, tam , pam , yam, sam , veem, dhoom , iym , veem ham, ksham , dhijagram,
    Dhijagram throtaya , Throtaya deeptham kuru kuru swaha,

    Aam , kam, tam , pam , yam, sam , veem, dhoom , iym , veem ham, the end of devotion,
    Tear apart the end of devotion , throw , throw light , swaha.

    13.Paam, peem, pum Parvathi , poorna, khaam , kheem, khoom, Khechari Thadha,
    Saam, seem, soom, sapthasathi devyaa manthra sidham kurushwa may.

    Paam, peem, poom , the daughter of the mountain who is complete,
    Khaam, kheem, khoom who is also flying in the sky,
    Saam, seem, soom , Get me mastery over the chant of the Goddess of Devi Mahatmya/Chandi/ Sapthasathi

    14.Idham thu Kunjika stotram manthra jagarthi hethave,
    Abhakthe naïva dhatavyam , gopitham raksha Parvathi.

    This is prayer of the Kunjika which is the reason for awakening,
    Oh Parvathi , keep this protected and kept secret from those who are not devotees.

    15.Yasthu kunjikaya devi heenaam Sapthasathim padeth,
    Na thasya jayathe sidhir aranye , rodhanam yadhaa.

    Those who read Sapthasathi without this prayer of Kunjika ,
    Would not reach the forest of perfection as it would be like a wail there.

    Ithi Sri Rudra Yamale Gowri Thanthre Shiva Parvathi samvadhe ,
    Sri Kunjika stotram sampoornam

    Thus ends the prayer to Kunjika which occurs in the discussion between Shiva and Parvathi, Which occurs in Gowri Thanthra and which occurs in Sri Rudra Yamala.

     

    Translated by
    P.R.Ramachander

     

    http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Sidha_Kunjika_Stotram

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  • Devi’s Eyes Kolhapur Mahalakhsmi Shakti Peeta

    The Eyes of Sati Devi fell in Kolhapur ,Maharashtra and this is where one of the Shakti Peeta is located.

    Maha Saraswati is also present here.

    Temple Timings.

    Mahalaxmi,Kolhapur
    Mahalaxmi,Kolhapur’Shati Peeta where the Eyes fell
    Starting up the daily routine 4.30 am
    Kakadarati 4.30 am to 6.00 am
    Morning Mahapuja 8.00 am
    Holy food (Nevaidya) 9.30 am
    Afternoon Mahapuja 11.30 am
    Alankar Pooja 1.30 pm
    Dhuparti 8.00 pm
    Shejarti 10.00 pm.
    The Legend of Kolhapur:
    In early days, this Shakti was witnessed in the form of five basic elements of Prithvi (earth), Aap (water), Tej (light), Vayu (wind), Akash (space).
    When Man pondered over his birth and the person responsible for it, he realized that mother is at the root of the genesis, and it is she who embodies the Shakti .
    He aspired to give a finite structure to the infinite energy. In the process he first named that finite structure as Matruka (representation of energy in the form of a divine mother).
    Then he granted a shape to the Matruka.
    The earliest form was of Pashan1 or Tandula2 (stone) and Varula (ant hill).
    .
    The main places where such Mahamatruka (the great divine mother) were established came to be known as Mahamantrukasthan (abode of the great divine mother).
    Such sites were discovered all over India. In Maharashtra they were identified in Kolhapur, Tuljapur, Mahur and Vani.
    All the four were thus called the Shaktipeeths (seat of the Goddesses that embodies energy).
    These places then became popular as pilgrimage sites.
    The finite form of the Goddess was further refined by Man.
    The birth of the universe and in turn his own birth had intrigued him.
    He wished to give a better representation to the Shakti.
    Therefore the mere stone representation was improvised to the form of Lajjagauri (female figure with a prominent womb). Lajjagauri was intially a two dimensional figure.
    As years passed Shakti that was represented by Paravati3 and Durga4 was also manifested in three different forms namely Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswati.
    “The framing narrative of Devi Mahatmya Presents a dispossessed king, a merchant betrayed by his family, and a sage whose teachings lead them both beyond existential suffering.
    The sage instructs by recounting three different epic battles between the Devi (Goddess) and various demonic adversaries the three tales being governed by, respectively, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati.
    Goddess Mahalakshmi is the presiding Goddess of the middle episode.
    Here she is depicted as Devi in her universal form as Shakti.
    The world was under attack by  Mahishasura the most evil demon in the world, who took many different forms, including that of a buffalo.
    The male Gods, fearing total annihilation endowed Durga with their powers.
    The Goddess is described as eighteen- armed bearing string of beads, battle axe, maze, arrow, thunderbolt, lotus, bow, water-pot, cudgel, lance, sword, shield, conch, bell, wine-cup, trident, noose and the discus sudarsana. She has a complexion of coral and is seated on a lotus. She is known as Ashta Dasa Bhuja Mahalakshmi.
    Riding a lion into battle, she slew the buffalo by cutting off its head and then she destroyed the spirit of the demon as it emerged from the buffalo’s severed neck.
    It is through this act that order was established in the world”
    . Eventually the abovementioned description of Goddess Mahalakshmi was manifested in the form of idols.
    The evolution was gradual. The two dimensional concept of Lajjagauri developed in to a three-dimensional form when art of idol making was initiated.
    Thus the statues of Goddesses in various avatara of Durga were created.
    How to reach Kolhapur.
    Kolhapur is in Maharashtra,India,
    By Air
    Kolhapur has an airport near Ujlaiwadi, situated at a distance of almost 13 km from the heart of the city. The airport is well connected with almost all the major cities in India. Simplifly Deccan offers daily flights between Mumbai and Kohlapur, which take around one hour only.

    By Rail
    Kolhapur has its own railway station, which is known as Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus. The station is connected with Mumbai, Pune, Tirupati, Bangalore and Ahmedabad through direct as well as daily trains. One can also get a direct train for traveling to Kolhapur from Delhi and other major cities of the country.

    By Road
    Kolhapur is located at a distance of around 395 km from Mumbai and 225 km from Pune. It is well connected by both of them, along with the other cities of Maharashtra and neighboring states, through roadways. You can easily get private as well as State Transport buses for reaching Kohlapur, from all the key cities in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, along with some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Taxis are also easily available.

    Source:
    http://www.mahalaxmikolhapur.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=54
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