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TheDevī Māhātmya, the Song of the Supreme Goddess is a timeless sacred text. In this Song resides a wisdom that expands in seven hundred verses. Therefore, it is also known as Durgā Saptashati.
The text sings, in Sanskrit, the greatness of the Goddess, of the divine feminine energy that constitutes the supreme transcendental reality of the cosmos.
Although the written text dates back to the 5th or 6th century AD. C, its roots go deep into prehistoric times, in the peoples of the Indus Civilization and in the pre-Aryan peoples.
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Devī Māhātmya is an independent entity; but it is found inserted between chapters 81 to 93 of the Markandeya Purana. In all a glorification to the Mother Goddess concentrating exclusively on the Śakti.
Devī Māhātmya sings of the Devī's Origin, Presence, Grace and Victory. Through deep symbolism, he fights with great demons such as Madhu, Mahiṣa y Śumbha- Niśumbha, which represent toxic tendencies, bad qualities and ego.
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Devī Māhātmya is an independent entity; but it is found inserted between chapters 81 to 93 of the Markandeya Purana. In all a glorification to the Mother Goddess concentrating exclusively on the Śakti.
It is said that only those people who develop an internal look and maintain an attitude of introspection, will be able to perceive the hidden pearls; which are revealed truths with a deep sacred symbolism.
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Inserted in the text are four Glorifications to the Great Goddess that overflows us with poetic beauty; while showing us devotional enthusiasm. Fervor for the divine feminine essence is transmitted.
The pre-Aryan peoples already inhabited the Indian subcontinent before the Aryan peoples arrived.
For these civilizations, of pre-Aryan peoples, feminine power and its divinity possess the essence of everything that is present in everything that surrounds it. The image of the Goddess and the vision of women is fundamental in these societies.
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The number of female statuettes found are signs that the feminine is a prominent, present and revered element. It is quite possible that they were matristic cultures.
The Aryan peoples will have manifestation of some Goddesses, as manifested in the Devīsūkta of the Ṛgveda; but each time with a relegated role.
However, the Aryan peoples imposed their culture and their vision of the predominance of masculine energy gave way to resistance movements and reforms that, over time, established the idea of a God, overshadowing the Goddess and his cult.
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The Goddess is mentioned by the name of Kātyāyanī Devī who appears riding on a magnificent lion, Kātyāyanī Devī advances with her four arms.
Warrior Goddess, closely related to the fierce forms of the Divine Mother.
Without a doubt, Devī Māhātmya describes the historical battle of good and evil, of light and darkness. She bursts in with her feminine power to restore balance, the harmony that remains after defeating that darkness that oppresses and does not allow inner peace.
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The outcome shows the Grace of the Mother Goddess when you allow yourself to become aware of Her in your life, honor her, venerate her while she awakens and/or enhances the Sacred Feminine Awakening, assuring us victory.
Devī Māhātmya, Ki Jay!