Devi Bhagavat Puran - Some Stories -

 

Devi Bhagavat Puran - Some Stories from Kanchi Kamakoti Org.
INDEX Preface Maha Vishnu remote-controlled by Devi Bhagavati Devi Bhagavati blesses Vishnu as Hayagreeva Vishnu destroys Madhu Kaitabha brothers Devi Bhagavati - ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti Interplay of Primary ‘Gunas’ causes Chandra’s Romance with Tara Budha weds Ila ( King Sudyumna) King Pururava’s infatuation with Apsara Urvasi Maharshi Veda Vyas and Son Suka Maha Muni Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu How King Janaka convinced Suka Muni to marry? Muni Suka’s wedding and Salvation thereafter Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati Chain reaction of Ganga -King Mahabhisha-Ashta Vasus- King Shantanu Gangeya, the exemplary ‘Bhishma’, of Mahabharata Pandavas and Kauravas- Quick proceedings of ‘Maha Bharata’ Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra Battle Asvathama punished and Parikshith born Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’( Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa Vision of Maha Bhagavati by Trimurtis Trinity’s Prayers to Maha Bhagavati and Sixteen ‘Tatvas’ Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis ( Manifestations & Powers) The ‘Gunas’ ( Attributes) and their Characteristics How Satyavrata an illiterate Brahmin became a Learned Sage? Amba Yajna-Regulations and Precedent Performers Lord Vishnu performs Amba Yajna Sura Sena’s Illustration of Maha Devi’s Glories Navaratri Celebrations-Methodology and Rewards Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar Nara and Narayana, Urvasi and Prahlada Sage Bhrigu curses Maha Vishnu Links to previous births of personalities during Vishnu ‘Avataras’ Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’ Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ ( Miracle Acts) Lord Krishna prays to Maha Deva Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas Maha Devi’s Physical features Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi Carnage of Mahishasura’s Army Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika Glories of Chandika Devi Procedure of worshipping Maha Devi Navavarana Puja- Names of Devis in Nine Enclosures Indra kills Trisira and Vritra and his penance Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos) Personality clashes of Sages and Kshatriyas Play of ‘Maya’ - Narada’s wedding and womanhood ! Genesis of Lord Brahma and His various creations Solar Dynasty- Origin and Highlights Magnificence of Satakshi Maha Devi Ultimate Supremacy of Bhagavati Unquestionable Daksha Prajapati – Sati Devi, Maha Deva and ‘Shakti Peethas’ Devas and Trinity pray to Maha Bhagavati of ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Nirakara’ Maha Bhagavati’s ‘Virat Swarupa’ ‘Ashtanga’ ( Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations ‘Nadis’ and ‘Chakras’ Brahma Gyan ( The Knowledge of Almighty) Bhakti and ‘Punya Kshetras’ ( Holy Places of Pilgrimage) External and Internal Ways of Worship Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain ‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti Prakriti and Purusha- Integrated Concepts Worship of Vidya Devi Sarasvati- ‘Puja’, ‘Kavacha’ and Hymns Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi ( Earth) Worship to Devi Ganga Worship to Devi Tulasi and ‘Salagramas’ Yamadharmaraja briefs Savitri – on Karma, Bhakti, Charity, Sins, Hells and ‘Vratas’ Worship to Maha Lakshmi and Her Partial Extensions Worship of Devi Radha and Devi Durga Sakti ‘Rupas’ ( Images) during Manvantaras Emphasis on Dharma and Right Living Significance of ‘Rudrakshas’ and Bhasmas Method of ‘Sandhya Vandana’ and worship of Devi Gayatri Mani Dvipa the Abode of Devi Bhagavati King Janamejaya perfoms Devi Yagna Devi Bhagavata ‘Phala Sruti’ ( Benefits of Reading and Hearing) Annexure - Gayatri Sahasramana ( Thousand names of Devi Gayatri)

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