Chapter 45 - The description of Devistuti by Brahma

CHAPTER XLV : Sri Mahadeva said Brahma also worshiping the mother goddess with devotion on the Vilva tree envoked Jagadamba by muttering the Vedic Devisukta again and again in of time for the victory of Rama. (1 & 2) Brahma said I salute you the transparent one the Bhu-bhuva Svaha, the only supreme bliss form, the supreme light which expel the darkness of three worlds. The supreme nectar form which removes the difficulties arrising out of evil desires, face resembling crores of moon, the goddess Durga, Narayani, born of all Vedas the supreme soul have mercy. (3) O furious form, Pranava, Svalia and Hrim form O mother Bhagavati, O Ambika, born out of three qualities I salute you. (4) O the bestower of wishes in the form Sprayn, Sphron and Svala, Svala formed, clear faced, moon-faced noise-faced Sarvani- be merciful. (5) She O the bestower of delight to the world sweet looking. who is welcome herself on the play ground, the mistress of the world though, appear as friend before the enemy you remain in similar form in the fort as well as in the heart of Yogis. Though one you are unlimited you are the subtle form and producer of crores of animals in the world. (6)

! 278 I am alone but appear in the form of Visnu and Siva and other gods, who are engaged them selves in eulogising you. You are Svaha, Svadha, Vausat, you are the Omkar you are the root of Lajja you are female you are male you are in universal form I salute you for your arise, you be merciful to us. (7) You are Devarsi, God and Kalarupa (in the form of Kala) you are the month, the seasons, the two solistices you enjoy the oblations like Svala and Svadha and you yourself in the enjoyer of oblation. (8) You are worshipped by gods in bright fort night and by Pitr in dark fort night. You are the truth and spot less form we arouse you with salutation, be propitious. (9) O the godless of subtle form, having eyes like sun and the moon and fire by praying under your feet the low becomes high Who else does not attain solvation by worshipping your feet? (10) You are able to reduce the gross to the subtle form and the vice versa and a law to high. You are the strength. O Bhavani the embodiment of Sakti I prostrate before you awake and be propttious you are the strength of Ragliava, Ravana and Rudras. You are pure you grow under the adverse circumstances I prostrate before you be propitious; Om tat sat, Brahmane Namah. (11) Sri Mahadeva said O the best among the sages being praised by Brahma withi a Sukta form the Vedas the mother goddess Candika woke up. (12)

279 When the mother goddess arose Brahma the grand father of the world along with other gods eulogised her with folded hands for the fulfillment of their desires. (13) Brahma said O the mother goddess, the best, you are apprised by us in odd time for the benifit of all and for the annihilation of the demons. (14) Desirous of victory of Rama in a terrible fight we worship you oh Jagadamba the mother of the world till the destruction of Ravana along with his sons and relatives, the enemies of the world. (15 & 16) O Sive if you are propitious, accept our offerings and destroy the enemies day by day. (17) Sri Devi said The valorous Kumbhakarna along with his furious and mighty soldiers will succumb to death in today's battle. (18) Beginning from the ninth day of dark fort night to the ninthday of bright fortnight the demons will fall in the battle day by day. In the night of "Amavasya" wien Meghanada will be killed, Ravana with sorrowful heart will proceed towards Rama. (19 & 20) o the Salutation be to you, congregated form, the supreme flame ren which expells the darkness of the three worlds, the form of

280 nectar which removes the defficulties arising out of evil desires, face embodiment of crores of moon in brightness, the goddess Durga, Narayani sprung from all the Vedes and embodiment of a creatrix in the form of supreme soul be propitious. (21) Salutation be to you. O mother having terrible forms in the form of Pranava, Svaha, Hring of Ambika, the mother Bhagavati, born out of three qualities. O bestower of success, controller of anger for battle in the war field. (22) After the death of many strong warriors inbattle who are like the sworn enemy of thegods Ravana, with the enemy of the worlds with red eyes begins to issue arrows. (23 & 24) The most terrible war will break between Rama and Ravana which is never seen or heard of by anybody before. (25) Begnning from the seventh to ninth day of bright fortnight the terrible war will commence. (26) I in the form of earthen image was devotionally worshipped for victory in war in the past. Beginning from seventh to ninth day of bright fortnight worship should be performed with various practices and sacrifice accompanied by the Vedic hymns and Pauranic strtras with devotion should be conducted as per injunction, there after the bow of Rama should be brought and on the eighth day due adoration of the image to be performed. (27-30)

281 At the juncture of Astami and Navami I will be staying at the head of that wicked Ravana in the war. (31) Thereafter during the moment Sandhi I should be properly worshipped with various offerings like flesh and blood and drinks. Then you should offer me a cake identified with your enemy. In the ninth day I should be worshipped with various offerings. (32 & 33) In the afternoon, battle I will destroy the mighty Ravana. In the tenth day morning O' the gods worship me and my image should be abandoned in a stream of water with ceremony. (34 & 35) Thus observing the great ceremony for fifteen days O' gods you attain liberation after the death of that wicked. (36) Here ends the forty fifth chapter called the description of Devistuti by Brahma of Sri Mahabhagavata Upapurana.