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Durga Saptashati is a Hindu religious text describing the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Durga Saptashati is also known as the Devi Mahatmyam, Chandi Patha (चण्डीपाठः) and contains 700 verses, arranged into 13 chapters.
The thirteenth chapter of Durga Saptashati is based on "the bestowing of boons to Suratha and Vaisya".
सुरथ और वैश्य को देवी का वरदान
जो उदयकालके सूर्यमण्डलकी-सी कान्ति धारण करनेवाली हैं, जिनके चार भुजाएँ और तीन नेत्र हैं तथा जो अपने हाथों में पाश, अङ्कुश, वर एवं अभयकी मुद्रा धारण किये रहती हैं, उन शिवा देवीका मैं ध्यान करता (करती) हूँ।
ऋषि कहते हैं -॥1॥ राजन्! इस प्रकार मैंने तुमसे देवीके उत्तम माहात्म्यका वर्णन किया। जो इस जगत्को धारण करती हैं, उन देवीका ऐसा ही प्रभाव है॥2॥ वे ही विद्या (ज्ञान) उत्पन्न करती हैं। भगवान् विष्णु की मायास्वरूपा उन भगवतीके द्वारा ही तुम, ये वैश्य तथा अन्यान्य विवेकी जन मोहित होते हैं, मोहित हुए हैं तथा आगे भी मोहित होंगे। महाराज! तुम उन्हीं परमेश्वरीकी शरणमें जाओ॥3-4॥ आराधना करनेपर वे ही मनुष्योंको भोग, स्वर्ग तथा मोक्ष प्रदान करती हैं॥5॥
मार्कण्डेयजी कहते हैं -॥6॥ क्रौष्टुकिजी! मेधामुनि के ये वचन सुनकर राजा सुरथने उत्तम व्रतका पालन करनेवाले उन महाभाग महर्षिको प्रणाम किया। वे अत्यन्त ममता और राज्यापहरणसे बहुत खिन्न हो चुके थे॥7-8॥ महामुने! इसलिये विरक्त होकर वे राजा तथा वैश्य तत्काल तपस्याको चले गये और वे जगदम्बाके दर्शनके लिये नदीके तटपर रहकर तपस्या करने लगे॥9॥ वे वैश्य उत्तम देवीसूक्तका जप करते हुए तपस्यामें प्रवृत्त हुए। वे दोनों नदीके तटपर देवीकी मिट्टीकी मूर्ति बनाकर पुष्प, धूप और हवन आदिके द्वारा उनकी आराधना करने लगे। उन्होंने पहले तो आहारको धीरे-धीरे कम किया; फिर बिलकुल निराहार रहकर देवीमें ही मन लगाये एकाग्रतापूर्वक उनका चिन्तन आरम्भ किया॥10-11॥ वे दोनों अपने शरीरके रक्तसे प्रोक्षित बलि देते हुए लगातार तीन वर्षतक संयमपूर्वक आराधना करते रहे॥12॥ इसपर प्रसन्न होकर जगत्को धारण करनेवाली चण्डिका देवीने प्रत्यक्ष दर्शन देकर कहा॥13॥
देवी बोलीं -॥14॥ राजन्! तथा अपने कुलको आनन्दित करनेवाले वैश्य! तुमलोग जिस वस्तुकी अभिलाषा रखते हो, वह मुझसे माँगो। मैं संतुष्ट हूँ, अतः तुम्हें वह सब कुछ दूँगी॥15॥
मार्कण्डेयजी कहते हैं -॥16॥ तब राजाने दूसरे जन्ममें नष्ट न होनेवाला राज्य माँगा तथा इस जन्ममें भी शत्रुओंकी सेनाको बलपूर्वक नष्ट करके पुनः अपना राज्य प्राप्त कर लेनेका वरदान माँगा॥17॥ वैश्यका चित्त संसारकी ओरसे खिन्न एवं विरक्त हो चुका था और वे बड़े बुद्धिमान् थे; अतः उस समय उन्होंने तो ममता और अहंतारूप आसक्तिका नाश करनेवाला ज्ञान माँगा॥18॥
देवी बोलीं -॥19॥ राजन्! तुम थोड़े ही दिनोंमें शत्रुओंको मारकर अपना राज्य प्राप्त कर लोगे। अब वहाँ तुम्हारा राज्य स्थिर रहेगा॥20-21॥ फिर मृत्युके पश्चात् तुम भगवान् विवस्वान् - (सूर्य) के अंशसे जन्म लेकर इस पृथ्वीपर सावर्णिक मनुके नामसे विख्यात होओगे॥22-23॥ वैश्यवर्य! तुमने भी जिस वरको मुझसे प्राप्त करनेकी इच्छा की है, उसे देती हूँ। तुम्हें मोक्षके लिये ज्ञान प्राप्त होगा॥24-25॥
मार्कण्डेयजी कहते हैं -॥26॥ इस प्रकार उन दोनोंको मनोवाञ्छित वरदान देकर तथा उनके द्वारा भक्तिपूर्वक अपनी स्तुति सुनकर देवी अम्बिका तत्काल अन्तर्धान हो गयीं। इस तरह देवीसे वरदान पाकर क्षत्रियों में श्रेष्ठ सुरथ सूर्यसे जन्म ले सावर्णि नामक मनु होंगे॥27-29॥
इस प्रकार श्रीमार्कण्डेय पुराण में सावर्णिक मन्वन्तर की कथा के अन्तर्गत देवी
माहात्म्य में 'सुरथ और वैश्यको वरदान' नामक तेरहवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ ॥13॥
Durga Puja is performed in various ways every year during the fifteen-day Devi Paksha, which is also popular as Navratri, Durgotsava, and Shardotsava. Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya are also worshiped in Durga Puja.
The worship of the Goddess in Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana. For which choosing an auspicious Muhurat is most important. On this page, you can get information about the most auspicious time for Ghatasthapana according to your city.
The complete schedule of Durga Puja has been published here. Durga Puja is an important Hindu festival, which is also popular by the names of Durgotsava and Shardotsava. On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, special Navadurga forms of Goddess Maa Durga is worshipped.
Due to being related to Sharada Ritu, Ashwina Navratri is also called Sharadiya Navratri. Worshippers of Goddess Durga from all over the world wait for this festival, due to which this Navratri is very popular, hence it is also called 'Maha Navratri'. On this page, you will find the days of Sharadiya Navratri festival and other important information.
Sandhi Puja Muhurat is listed on this page. Sandhi Puja is performed during Navratri festival. Sandhi Puja is performed at a special time at the end of Ashtami Tithi and beginning of Navami Tithi. At this special moment Goddess Chamunda was appeared to kill the demons named Chand-Munda.
On the day of Vijayadashami, Lord Shri Rama killed Demon Ravana and Goddess Durga killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the victory of Dharma over Adharma. On the occasion of Vijayadashami, rituals like Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Simollanghana etc. are performed.
Since ancient times, Ayudha Puja is performed on the occasion of Mahanavami of Maha Navratri. According to religious beliefs, on this day Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura after a fierce nine-day war. In South India, this festival is also celebrated as Saraswati Puja.
This page provides details of nine types of leaves used during Durga Puja, which are called Navapatrika. The worship of Goddess Durga by nine leaves is known as Navapatrika Puja. Bengal This festival is popular by the name of Kalabau Puja.
Ambe Tu Hai Jagadambe Kali is the most prevalent and popular aarti dedicated to Goddess Durga. This aarti is also sung in daily worship including on various occasions related to Mother Goddess. This aarti is very sweet and melodious and its singing pleases the Mother Goddess.
Shri Durga Chalisa is a prayer consisting of 40 verses dedicated to Goddess Durga, reciting it with devotion pleases the Mother Goddess and bestows her blessings. Goddess Durga is one of the supreme goddesses of Hindu religion. By the grace of Goddess Durga, devotees gain strength, courage and bravery.
Here is the list of 108 names of Goddess Durga, these 108 names are also known as Ashtottara Shatnamavali. These 108 names of Mother Goddess provide peace and joy. Reciting these 108 names daily increases enthusiasm and joy along with the blessings of the Goddess Durga.
Here is the list Durga Saptashati all chapters. Shri Durga Saptashati is a famous scripture dedicated to Goddess Durga divided into 700 verses and 13 chapters, which originates from the Markandeya Purana written by sage Markandeya. By reciting Durga Saptashati, the seeker attains various Siddhis and finally attains salvation.
Goddess Parvati is worshiped in nine different forms like Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda etc. These nine forms of Mata Parvati are famous all over the world as Navadurga. During the Navratri festival, elaborate worship of the divine Navadurga forms of Mother Goddess is done.
The 10 main forms of Goddess Shakti are worshipped as Dasha Mahavidya. The Dasha Mahavidyas are the presiding powers of different directions. Through the worship and Sadhana of Dasha Mahavidya, spiritual seekers attain various types of Siddhis.
Here are attractive greetings and e-cards for Durga Puja to send to your friends and family on this auspicious occasion. These greetings and e-cards have been published in both Hindi and English languages with beautiful pictures of Goddess Durga.
Here, greetings and e-cards for Navratri festival dedicated to Goddess Durga have been given, through which you can send the best wishes of this holy festival of Navratri to your friends and loved ones. These greetings are available with beautiful pictures of the Goddess.
Here the method of making beautiful Alpana designs of Bengal has been presented step by step through pictures. Under the ancient cultural tradition, rangolis made with different colors are known as Alpana. Alpana is made on important auspicious occasions.
The complete Ghatasthapana Vidhi is provided here in detail. Ghatasthapana is a major and essential part of Navratri festival. On the first day of Navratri, Mother Goddess is invoked in the Kalash through Ghatasthapana. Only after this Navratri worship and fasting begins.
Here a pictorial description of 7 types of grains used during Navratri is given, which are collectively known as Saptadhyaya. Under Saptadhyanya, grains like barley, sesame, paddy, Moong and Kangni etc. have been included, which are very dear to Mother Goddess.
Here is a detailed method of offering Pushpanjali with the Mantra at the time of Durga Puja has been provided. The act of joining the palms of both the hands and offering flowers in them is called Pushpanjali. In many major temples of Goddess Durga, flowers are regularly offered on every Saptami, Ashtami and Navami Tithi.
Dhunuchi dance is a very popular dance performed during Durga Puja. Under the Dhunuchi dance, one dances in front of Goddess Durga carrying burning incense in an earthen Dhunachi in both hands. A traditional musical instrument called Dhak is also used for dance.
Here the detailed Shodashopachara Durga Puja Vidhi for doing Durga Puja during Navratri is described. Goddess Durga is worshipped through sixteen steps during Shodashopachara puja. One attains happiness, peace and prosperity by worshipping Goddess Durga.
