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Devi Saṁhitā

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Puranic & Other Saṁhitās

The Devi Saṁhitā, typically considered part of the Skanda Purana, focuses on the Mahadevi (Great Goddess) as the supreme reality. It details her various forms, powers, and worship, emphasizing her as the source of creation, preservation, and destruction. This scripture elevates the Divine Feminine as the all-encompassing force, providing a complete theological, cosmological, and devotional framework for Goddess worship. Spiritual Significance: A sacred scripture that elevates the Divine Feminine as the all-encompassing force, providing a complete theological, cosmological, and devotional framework for Goddess worship. (Part of Skanda Purana)

Supremacy of the Goddess, Cosmic Creation, Avatars, Spiritual Path, Worship & Mantras

Quick Facts

Author

Rishi Medhas (narrated to King Suratha)

Origin Period

Early medieval period (approx. 6th–10th century CE)

Language

Sanskrit

Total Chapters

Over 12 chapters within the Skanda Purana