Chapter 1 of 13 Slaying of Madhu & Kaitabha - Shri Durga Saptashati / Devi Mahatmyam / Chandi Path

Source : Markandeya Puran Voice : Anjali Kadri sahajayogaculture21@ Durga Saptashati, also known as Devi Mahatmya or Chandi Path, is a sacred text from the Markandeya Purana. Composed by the sage Shri Markandeya in Sanskrit. It consists of 13 chapters (74 to 86), totaling 700 shlokas. This revered scripture extols the glory and prowess of Goddess Durga, the divine mother and embodiment of feminine power. Durga Saptashati is revered for its spiritual significance and its ability to bestow blessings, protection, and liberation upon its readers and devotees. It presents powerful hymns and stories that celebrate the divine glory of Goddess Durga, emphasizing her role as the ultimate source of cosmic power and the dispeller of darkness. The first chapter introduces King Suratha. Despite being a just ruler, he faced opposition from wicked kings. Betrayed by his own ministers, Suratha fled to a forest in despair. In the forest, Suratha found the hermitage of the revered sage Medha. Con