Devi Mahatmyam: Glory of the Divine Mother

The worship of Sakti is the life-breath of our great Dharma. There are many sacred texts and many well trodden paths which are capable of bringing the grace of the Mother. Even so, there is a sacred text which occupies a special place, a scripture of undying fame. Crowning all Tantric literature and tradition, it acts as a touchstone to all the doctrines established by them. It is a great Sadhana Sastra, practical science, teaching how to approach with special privilege and win the favour of the unique manifestation of the Mother Durga, The text is Devi Mahatmyam, Saptasati. Verily, this scripture can claim to be the repository of Mantras and this commands a very high position amongst the Tantric texts, as in each chapter are mentioned covertly many Mantras.