Mantras are sacred sounds, syllables, or phrases that have been used for centuries as a tool for meditation, healing, and spiritual growth in many cultures, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In Hinduism, mantras are believed to be powerful tools for connecting with the divine and invoking spiritual energy. Ancient mantras, such as the Gayatri Mantra, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, and the Om Mantra, are still widely recited today and are considered to be among the most powerful mantras in Hinduism. These mantras are believed to have originated thousands of years ago, and their recitation is believed to have healing and transformative powers. Buddhism also has a rich tradition of using mantras as a spiritual practice. The most famous mantra in Buddhism is the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra, which is believed to be the embodiment of the compassionate energy of the Buddha. Jainism also has its own mantras, which are believed to have the power to connect the practitioner with the divine and to transform their consciousness. The Navkar Mantra is one of the most important mantras in Jainism, and it is recited daily by many Jains as part of their spiritual practice. Overall, ancient mantras are considered to be powerful tools for spiritual growth and transformation, and they continue to be an important part of many spiritual traditions today.
Durga Saptashati which is also known as Devi Mahatmya and Chandi Path is a Hindu religious text describing the victory of the Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. It is part of the Markandeya Purana, written by sage Markandeya.
The text contains Saptashata i.e. 700 verses and because of that the whole composition is known as Durga Saptashati. The seven hundred verses are arranged into 13 chapters. For ritual reading purposes a number of subsidiary texts are appended before and after of 700 verses. A ritualistic reading of Durga Saptashati is part of the Navratri celebrations in the honor of the Goddess Durga.
Durga Saptashati is significant composition to perform Chandi Homa which is one of the most significant Homa(s) done to gain health and to conquer over enemies. Chandi Homa is performed while chanting verses from Durga Saptashati. Total 700 Ahuti i.e. offering to Goddess Durga
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