Candipatha; a part of the Markandeya Purana; which is one of the eighteen major Puranas; is its most important segment. Apart from Sridurgasaptasati; which forms the core of Candipatha; there are; preceding and succeeding it; several hymns of equal importance and; in the course of its ritual performance; all these hymns; as an integral totality; have to be recited as indicated in this book. Candipatha celebrates the Feminine Power; Durga-Sakti-with her innumerable names; across in this sacred text; represents the quintessential woman. She is the source; substratum and ultimate Life Force. All the gods; men; birds; animals; even demons; all the elements; all moving and stationary objects are but Her fragmental particles. The universe is Her playground as well as Her play. At will; She creates; sustains and dissolves it. In Candipatha we see Her in Her full glory majesty and splendour. As the Mother; She loves and protects Her children and as the invincible Kali; She decimates the forces of evil when they threaten righteousness; peace and Her devotees in the world. The present publication includes; in addition to Sridurgasaptasati and the other associate hymns; a detailed Introductory Essay; which besides discussing the contents and importance of this work and its symbolism; provides a panoramic view of the Mother worship through the millennia. The four appendices include (i) Names; Adjectives; Incarnations; Epithets; etc.; of the Mother Goddess (ii) Weapons mentioned in the text and their functions (iii) Glossary of important terms and (iv) the First-line index of Sanskrit verses; chapter-wise.
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