What is the yogic or tantric significance of the Durga Saptashati or the devi mahatmya?
Specifically, the devi mahatmya prima facie seems to be about the qualities of devi and her confrontations with the asuras Madhu-Kaitubha, Mahishasura, Raktabija, Dhoomralochana, Shumbha-Nishumbha and her eventual victory. But, what is the inner import of the hymn?