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The Markandeya Purana is believed to have been composed between 250 CE and 550 CE. | The Markandeya Purana is believed to have been composed between 250 CE and 550 CE. | ||
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Chapters 81-93 of the Markandeya Purana consists of the [[Durga Saptashati]] (English: ''700 Verses''), which is a Hindu religious text written in [[Sanskrit]] describing the victory of the Goddess Durga over various evil influences. The text is also known as "Devi Mahatmya", "Chandi Paath", or "the Chandi"<ref name=SDS1 /><ref name=SDS2 >. A ritualistic reading of Durga Saptashati is part of the [[Navratri]] celebrations in [[India]] in the honor of the [[Goddess Durga]]. Because all of it is in verse, the text has been referred to as a divine song. Chapter 8 of the ''700 Verses'' consists of the well-known [[32 Names of Durga]] [[Mantra|mantra]]. | |||
The Markandeya Purana also contains the Devī Mahātmyam. | |||
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[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shruti Shruti] on Encyclopedia Britannica online, last access 12/28/2022. | [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shruti Shruti] on Encyclopedia Britannica online, last access 12/28/2022. | ||
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[https://www.drikpanchang.com/lyrics/durga-saptashati/durga-saptashati.html Shri Durga Saptashati], a description of the "700 Verses", as well as the full text for its 13 chapters, on drik Panchang©, Hindu Calendar for the World; last access 12/28/2022 | |||
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[https://www.firstpost.com/living/durga-saptashati-how-a-centuries-old-epic-shaped-the-spiritual-backbone-of-navratri-3356340.html How a centuries old epic shaped the spiritual backbone of Navratri], an article about the "700 Verses" on Firstpost.com, an online media website in Mumbai; last access 12/29/2022 | |||
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The Markandeya Purana is one of the eighteen major Puranas in the sacred literature of Hinduism. A Purana is a popular, encyclopaedic collection of myth, legend, and genealogy. The eighteen so-called "Maha Puranas" (major ones) are: Vishnu, Naradiya, Padma, Garuda, Varaha, Bhagavata, Matsya, Kurma, Linga, Shiva, Skanda, Agni, Brahmanda, Brahmavaivarta, Markandeya, Bhavishya, Vamana, Brahma.
Puranas are in the category of ancient Hindi writings that is considered to be "Smriti" (remembered by ordinary human beings and attributed to an author). Other Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas, are considered (in Hinduism) to have been heard and transmitted through direct knowledge by accomplished and enlightened sages and seers (called "rishis"); those texts are not "Smriti" but instead are categorized as "Śruti".[1]
The Markandeya Purana is believed to have been composed between 250 CE and 550 CE.
Contents
Chapters 81-93 of the Markandeya Purana consists of the Durga Saptashati (English: 700 Verses), which is a Hindu religious text written in Sanskrit describing the victory of the Goddess Durga over various evil influences. The text is also known as "Devi Mahatmya", "Chandi Paath", or "the Chandi"[2]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
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- ↑ How a centuries old epic shaped the spiritual backbone of Navratri, an article about the "700 Verses" on Firstpost.com, an online media website in Mumbai; last access 12/29/2022