Chapter 5 of 13 Devi Suktam & Conversation between Devi and Messenger

Shri Mataji Source : Markandeya Puran Voice : Anjali Kadri sahajayogaculture21@ Rishi recounts how the asuras Shumbha and Nishumbha forcefully seized Indra’s rule over the three worlds and usurped the powers of various deities. The two, themselves, took over the offices of the sun, the moon, Kubera, Yama, and Varuna. They also took control of vital elements like Vayu and Agni, leaving the defeated devas in despair. Seeking respite, the devas turned to the invincible Devi, who had promised to end their calamities. The devas praised the Devi, “Salutations to the Devi, to the Mahadevi. Salutations always to her who is ever auspicious. Salutation to her who is the primordial cause and the sustaining power. With attention, we have paid obeisance to her. We bow to her who is welfare; we make salutations to her who is prosperity and success. Salutation to the consort of Shiva who is herself the good fortune as well as misfortune of kings who is very gentle and very fierce. Salutat