Devi Mahatmya Sthothra Ashtakam
Devi Mahatmya Sthothra Ashtakam
Devi Mahatmya Sthothra Ashtakam
Among the sthothras addressed to the mother Goddess Durga, the greatest is perhaps
the Devi Mahatmya which is also known as Chandi. This book recounts the story of
Durga in her several incarnations. First she came to kill the Asuras Madhu and Kaidabha
at the request of Brahma, Then she came to kill the terrible Mahishasura as a result of
prayers of all devas and again came to Kill the Rakshasas Shumbha and Nishumbha
along with their armies. Since reading Devi mahatmya daily needs a lot of time, this
sthothra summarizes the stories recounted in Devi Mahatmya in the form of an octet.It is
believed reading this sthothra daily will give on the devotee the same effect as reading
Devi Mahatmya itself..
In times of yore,
When the Lord of Lakshmi.
Was immersed in the sleep of yoga,
On the awesome bed of the serpent,
And the primeval giants Madhu and Kaidabha,
Came out of his ear wax,
And made Brahma the creator of all tremble ,
Oh Durga, thou heard his prayers,
And killed them both,
And so I am falling at your feet,
For solving all my problems great