Questions tagged [devi-bhagavata-purana]
The Devi Bhagavata is the fifth in the list of the eighteen Mahapuranas and is dedicated mainly to Shakti.
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Full text of the 'Sri Mahalakshmi Dhyanam & Stotram'
I recently came across a piece of paper in my parents' home that is entitled 'Sri Mahalaxmi Dhyanamum Stotramum'. (It is written in English)
The first line is:
'sahasratala padmasta karnikaa ...
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Is there any story of Devi like this mentioned in Shakta scriptures?
We know that there are many sects in Hinduism and also each sect has a supreme deity. In the puranas, sometimes we get to see about the compassionate side of the gods/goddesses.
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Is Draupadi the incarnation of Devi Kali as per Devi Bhagwatam?
Someone said that as per Devi Bhagwatam Puranam, Devi Drauapdi was the incarnation of Devi Kali. Is that true.?
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Which scripture talks about 'Hreem' bija mantra other than Devi bhagvatam? I am talking about Hreem/Devi Pranava/Tantrokt Paranava
In devi bhagvat I saw some description of Devi Pranava Hreem.But those were not sufficient. I want to know the power of Hreem. And what does it can do.
I want to destroy all of my sins of every birth. ...
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What are the characteristics and verses of the Devi Bhagavata Purana mentioned by Bhaskararaya?
Bhaskararaya was a great Sri Vidya Acharya from Southern India. Being from the same Sampradaya as Adi Shankaracharya, (whom he credits with spreading the Sampradaya in his Guptavati Bhashya on Sri ...
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Is there any scriptural reference for Satyabhama killing Narakasura?
There are many scriptures which say that Krishna went along with his wife Satyabhama. During the war, Krishna used his discus to kill Narakasura. I have heard another theory that Narakasura had a boon ...
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Are there references of Devi Bhagavata Purana in other puranas?
Devi Bhagavatam itself claimed as bhagavata purana. Is it mentioned in other Puranas?
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Are there any recent commentaries for Devi Bhagavatam?
There are lot of commentaries for Bhagavata purana. But i only found 1 commentary for Devi bhagavatam written by Nilakantha. Are there any other commentaries?
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In which manvantara did Devi Durga kill Mahishasura and other demons?
In which manvantara were the demons Mahishasura, Shumbha, Nishumbha and Raktabija killed?
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Who is that Bhuvaneshwari devi as mentioned in Srimad Devi Bhagavatam?
As all shaktas know that the Deity of Devi Bhagavatam is Adya shakti Bhuvaneshwari. But there are some confusions though.
In devi bhagvatam devi Bhuvaneshwari is called as Moolprakriti from whom 5 ...
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Who is the deity of Devi Puran (A.k.a Mahabhagwat)?can you explain more?
According to Devi Puran Mahabhagwat, when vyas ji wanted to know the param tatva, he started to meditate on Shakti at the top of himalaya. After hard penance devi appeared as Akashvaani and said vyas ...
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Who is more important for Devi? - Her consort or son?
Whom does Devi love more? Her consort or her Children? Please don't say both! Please.Say only one. Devi once said to devtas that she can even give her life for her child. And please provide, if events ...
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Please explain devi as Supreme Para brahman. Only devi.. Devi only..nothing else [duplicate]
Devi bhagvatam says"everything merges back into Moolprakriti after mahapralaya.She is the real supreme tatva according to vedas and then after only Parashakti remains".Then my question is ...
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Is the form of Devi complete in herself? Does she need Purusha to become complete?
All Puranas and speeches from different devotees made me super confusing.
I only want to think as Devitatva as Supreme Parabrahman. Are there scriptures which say that Devitatva is supreme? I'm ...
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What is the explanation for Devi bhagavatam 4:20:36?
What is the explanation and commentary (if any) that Sri Nilakantha Dikshita has provided for Devi Bhagavatam 4:20:36-37? Is the translation for the same available?
[Devi bhagavatam 4:20:36-37] : O ...
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Does Devi bhagavatam contain interpolation?
Does Devi bhagavatam contain interpolations?
Did anyone write a commentary on it?
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Was Shiva really cursed and did his phallus really fall to the ground as claimed in this image?
This Instagram handle posted the following image claiming Shiva's phallus fell to the ground after he was cursed by a rishi. Is this story really present in the said scripture?
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I am trying to find the meaning of the word मासितरत्नों that i came across in shrimad devi puran can anyone please explain?
जहां एक स्वर्णजटित, मासितरत्नों की आभा से मंडित मनोरम सिंहासन this is present in third skanda. I have already tried googling but have not found it .
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Shloka of below translation from Devi Bhagvatam Book 11 Chapter 1
I'd like to know the shloka of below translation from Devi Bhagvatam, Book 11, Chapter 1:
"Nârâyana said :– S’ruti and Smriti are the two eyes of God; the Purânam is His Heart. Whatever is ...
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When Devi Bhagavatam says Gods as doers of karma and that they are sinners, how they can remove my sin?
According to the following chapters of Devi Bhagavatam, Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu and lord Rudra are doers of karma and thus sinners.
• Devi bhagavatam: 4 book: 2 chapter: 8-9
• Devi bhagavatam: 6 ...
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What arguments are made by scholars and non-Śāktas to prove the Devī Bhāgavata isn't a major Purāṇa?
As the title says, what are the arguments usually made by scholars and non-Śāktas (Vaiṣṇavas & others) when they say the Devī Bhāgavata Purāṇa doesn't belong in the list of 18 Mahā-purāṇas?
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How an yaksha roopa of bagavathi devi looks like?
Sri Bhagavathi devi appeared as yaksha roopa at devas and Indira as per 8.82 of 12th skandha or chapter (chapter name: parashakthi mahima) of sri Devi Bhagavatha purana. Can any body explain how this ...
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The trimutri gunas are mentioned in devi bhagavat purana [closed]
The trimiutri gunas are mentioned in devi bhagavat purana . the paramatma have three gunas which taken bodys
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What are the lyrics of goddess Durga's dhyan mantra?
Can anybody please provide me the full lyrics of durga dhyan mantra (jatajoota samayukta) with meaning. It will be better, if the main shlokas can be provided in Devanagari.
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What is the Vahana of Goddess Durga as per Devi Bhagavatham? [duplicate]
What is the scripturally correct vAhana of Durga Ma? I have seen Her pictures astride on both the lion and tiger. Please clarify from Devi Bhagavatham. I am equally interested in knowing why tiger is ...
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Clarification about eligibility to perform Saraswathi kavacha from devi baghavatham
Consider the following words from Chapter 4 - On the hymn, worship and Kavaca of Sarasvatī Devī of devi baghavatham regarding Saraswathi kavacha
One is worship one’s spiritual Teacher (Guru Deva) ...
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Does the Kalika Purana identify itself as "Srimad Bhagavatam"?
The identity of which text being the real "Srimad Bhagavatam" has often (unfortunately) been a source of tension between Vaishnavas and Shaktas. Vaishnavas claim that the Bhagavata Purana dedicated to ...
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How is Vishnu remote controlled by Devi Bhagavati?
From Essence of Devi Bhagavata Purana hosted on kamakoti website:
http://www.kamakoti.org/kamakoti/details/devibhagvatpurana2.html
Maha Vishnu remote-controlled by Devi Bhagavati:
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Where does Devi Bhagavatam say followers of Vaishnava Agamas go to hell?
In my question here Why does Devi Bhagavatam say some Agamas as tamasic?
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Devi Bhagavatam talks against many other Tantras too .. Like Vaishnava
Agama is also criticized as ...
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Why does Devi Bhagavatam say some Agamas as tamasic?
Here is what Devi says in 7th skanda, 39th chapter. https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/devi-bhagavata-purana/d/doc57430.html
The Śāstras that are extant, as contrary to the Śrutis and Smritis,
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Which philosophy does devi bhagavatam teach?
There are different types of philosophies like Advaita, vishistadvaita, dvaita etc..
What kind of philosophy does devi bhagavatam teach? What is Devi's relationship with Brahman?
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What are the earliest commentaries available on Sri Devi Bhagavatam and from which sampradaya?
While reading through on a different topic, I came across this link, which talks about Sri Bhaskararaya, which states:
Bhaskaracharya was born in the period between the last part of the
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Why is Narada called brahmachari if he is married? [duplicate]
The following excerpt from THE SIXTH BOOK, Chapter XXVII of the S'rîmad Devî Bhâgawatam clarifies that Narada married Damayantî.
Nârada said :-- On hearing the words of her daughter Damayantî, that
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Why the act of accepting gifts at sacred places (Tirthas) is considered a bad Karma?
In the Devi Bhagavata Purana's 9th Book's 34th Chapter, Savitri (wife of Satyavan) asks Yamaraja:
Sâvitrî said :-- “O Bhagavân! What is, according to the S’âstras,
Brahmahattyâ (murdering a ...
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Is there a concept of Triple Goddess in Hinduism according to stages of life?
All Devi worshippers are aware of the three main forms of the goddess - Ma Kali, Ma Lakshmi & Ma Saraswati. They can be considered as triple goddesses that correspond to the male Holy Trinity.
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Was the Akshay Patra ever used before Mahabharat?
Chapter 9 of Book 12 of the Devi Bhagvat Puran mentions the following benediction by Devi Gayatri to Rishi Gautam:
Thus praised and worshipped, the World-Mother appeared and gave to the Risi one ...
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What is the importance of Goddess Radha in Shaktism?
The 39th Chapter of the 9th Book of Devi Bhagavatam mentions the following about the origin of both Radha and Lakshmi from Krishna:
4-33. Nârâyana said :-- Of old, in the beginning of the Prâkritik ...
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Is Goddess Kali ever represented in the form of a child?
We know that Goddess Parvati is worshiped in her child or Kumari form and in north India Kanya-pujan is done at the end of Navratri as a symbolic offering to the goddess. To some extent the ...
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Difference between Bhuvaneswari and Lalitha devi & their location
What is the difference between Bhuvaneswari and Lalitha devi? Who is actually in Manidweepam? In Devi Bhagavat it is said that Bhuvaneswari resides in Mandidweepam but many say that it is Lalitha devi....
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Could anyone locate where the Devi Purana contains the following verse about Chaitanya Mahaprabhu?
This blog post lists out verses from various Smritis that contain predictions of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The following verse is said to be from the Devi Purana.
Nama-siddhanta-sampatti
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Is Goloka mentioned in the Srimad Devi Bhagavatam? If yes, what does it say?
According to a website I saw yesterday, Goloka, the abode of Krishna is said to be mentioned in the Srimad Devi Bhagavatam. Is it really present? If yes, what does the Srimad Devi Bhagavatam say about ...
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Are the 10 Mahavidyas an expansion of Goddess Sati or that of Goddess Shakambhari?
There are two broad stories about the origins of the Mahavidyas:
The Shakta Mahabhagwat Puran states that they emerged from the body of Sati:
Sati, the daughter of Daksha and first wife of god ...
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Does the Devi Bhagavatam mention in which Kalpa was it written?
The Matsya Purana states that the Srimad Bhagavatam was written in the Saraswati Kalpa? Does the Devi Bhagavatam mention in which Kalpa was it written?
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Recitation of Chandipath
In Bengal, we have the tradition put forward by Acharyas that Chandipath is not to be chanted at night. Unfortunately I have no sources or references to quote. Could anyone please tell me whether its ...
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Why did Ramanujacharya & Adi Shankaracharya never refer to the Srimad Bhagavatam in their works?
While reading from a Shaivite blog (though I am a Vaishnava) of whether the Srimad Bhagavatam or the Devi Bhagavatam is more authentic, I came across an interesting claim of the blogger that ...
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Where can i get original versions of the Devi Bhagavata and Markandeya Puranas?
I am looking for the original version of the Devi Bhagavata Purana and (or) other Puranas which has lots of information about Devi Durga.
I have the short version of it but it does not have anything ...
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I am looking for an accurate pictorial description of the so called Gokarna Mudra
From how to perform achamana as found in the Devi Bhagavata Purana:
Firstly make the ordinary Âchaman three times, and, while inhaling, drink a little of the water of Âchaman, repeating “Om
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What is the meaning of Vishnu maya in Tantrokta Devi Suktam?
In tantrokta devi suktam, (durga saptashati) it has been mentioned as "Ya devi sarva bhuteshu Vishnumayeti shabdita....". What is "Vishnu maya" here?
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Discrepancy in the timeline of compilation of the Srimad Bhagavatam and the Mahabharata
According to the Mahabharata, it seems that all the eighteen Puranas were compiled by Rishi Vyasa before the Mahabharata itself was written:
aṣṭādaśapurāṇānāṃ śravaṇād yat phalaṃ bhavet |
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Why Devi Bhagavata Purana, being a Purana for feminine deity, insults women?
Devi Bhagavatam 2.6.46
अपुत्रस्य गतिर्नास्ति स्वर्गे गन्तुं परन्तप।
येन केनाप्युपायेन पुत्रस्य जननं चरेत्॥ ४६ ॥
Pandu, living in ascetics' Hermitage, heard mistakenly thus- A sonless ...
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