ESSENCE OF PURANAS SERIES
Essence of Devi Bhagavata Purana
One of the major eighteen Mahapuranas
Kamakoti.org presents the Essence of Devi Bhagavata Purana in English, condensed and commented by Sri V.D.N. Rao, devotee of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and Retired Official of the Government of India.
This is part of the series of Puranas being featured on kamakoti.org after Bhagavata Purana, Skanda Purana, Narada Purana, Shiva Purana, Markandeya Purana and Padma Purana. You can click here to access the complete list of Puranas.
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📚 Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Preface
Chapter 2
Maha Vishnu remote-controlled by Devi Bhagavati
Chapter 3
Devi Bhagavati blesses Vishnu as Hayagreeva
Chapter 4
Vishnu destroys Madhu Kaitabha brothers
Chapter 5
Devi Bhagavati - ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Virupa’ Shakti
Chapter 6
Interplay of Primary ‘Gunas’ causes Chandra’s Romance with Tara
Chapter 7
Budha weds Ila ( King Sudyumna)
Chapter 8
King Pururava’s infatuation with Apsara Urvasi
Chapter 9
Maharshi Veda Vyas and Son Suka Maha Muni
Chapter 10
Physical Manifestation of Maha Devi to Vishnu
Chapter 11
How King Janaka convinced Suka Muni to marry?
Chapter 12
Muni Suka’s wedding and Salvation thereafter
Chapter 13
Genesis of ‘Matsyagandha’ alias Satyavati
Chapter 14
Chain reaction of Ganga -King Mahabhisha-Ashta Vasus- King Shantanu
Chapter 15
Gangeya, the exemplary ‘Bhishma’, of Mahabharata
Chapter 16
Pandavas and Kauravas- Quick proceedings of ‘Maha Bharata’
Chapter 17
Maha Bhagavati allows vision of the dead at Kurukshetra Battle
Chapter 18
Asvathama punished and Parikshith born
Chapter 19
Janamejaya’s ‘Sarpa Yagna’( Snake Sacrifice) stopped by Sage Asita and Veda Vyasa
Chapter 20
Vision of Maha Bhagavati by Trimurtis
Chapter 21
Trinity’s Prayers to Maha Bhagavati and Sixteen ‘Tatvas’
Chapter 22
Devi Bhagavati Explains about Her Vibhutis ( Manifestations & Powers)
Chapter 23
The ‘Gunas’ ( Attributes) and their Characteristics
Chapter 24
How Satyavrata an illiterate Brahmin became a Learned Sage?
Chapter 25
Amba Yajna-Regulations and Precedent Performers
Chapter 26
Lord Vishnu performs Amba Yajna
Chapter 27
Sura Sena’s Illustration of Maha Devi’s Glories
Chapter 28
Navaratri Celebrations-Methodology and Rewards
Chapter 29
Explanations of ‘Karma’ on queries about Krishna Avatar
Chapter 30
Nara and Narayana, Urvasi and Prahlada
Chapter 31
Sage Bhrigu curses Maha Vishnu
Chapter 32
Links to previous births of personalities during Vishnu ‘Avataras’
Chapter 33
Burden of Evil on Earth and the Role of ‘Maha Maya’
Chapter 34
Lord Krishna’s ‘Leelas’ ( Miracle Acts)
Chapter 35
Lord Krishna prays to Maha Deva
Chapter 36
Supremacy of Maha Deva Over Maha Vishnu
Chapter 37
Origin of Mahishasura and his battle with Devas
Chapter 38
Maha Devi’s Physical features
Chapter 39
Mahishasura’s amorous proposals to Maha Devi
Chapter 40
Carnage of Mahishasura’s Army
Chapter 41
Maha Devi destroys Mahishasura
Chapter 42
Sumbha, Nikumbha and followers slayed by Devi Ambika
Chapter 43
Glories of Chandika Devi
Chapter 44
Procedure of worshipping Maha Devi
Chapter 45
Navavarana Puja- Names of Devis in Nine Enclosures
Chapter 46
Indra kills Trisira and Vritra and his penance
Chapter 47
Sages Vasishtha Vs. Visvamitra and their ‘Ahankaras’ (Egos)
Chapter 48
Personality clashes of Sages and Kshatriyas
Chapter 49
Play of ‘Maya’ - Narada’s wedding and womanhood !
Chapter 50
Genesis of Lord Brahma and His various creations
Chapter 51
Solar Dynasty- Origin and Highlights
Chapter 52
Magnificence of Satakshi Maha Devi
Chapter 53
Ultimate Supremacy of Bhagavati Unquestionable
Chapter 54
Daksha Prajapati – Sati Devi, Maha Deva and ‘Shakti Peethas’
Chapter 55
Devas and Trinity pray to Maha Bhagavati of ‘Nirguna’ and ‘Nirakara’
Chapter 56
Maha Bhagavati’s ‘Virat Swarupa’
Chapter 57
‘Ashtanga’ ( Eight Limbed) Yoga’ Practice – Rules and Regulations
Chapter 58
‘Nadis’ and ‘Chakras’
Chapter 59
Brahma Gyan ( The Knowledge of Almighty)
Chapter 60
Bhakti and ‘Punya Kshetras’ ( Holy Places of Pilgrimage)
Chapter 61
External and Internal Ways of Worship
Chapter 62
Brief description of Oceans, Dvipas, Mountains and Rivers
Chapter 63
Sun, Planets, Dhruva, Sisumara, Skies and Sub-Terrain
Chapter 64
‘Naivedyas’ (Offerings) for worship of Devi Bhagavati
Chapter 65
Portrayal and manifestations of Prakriti
Chapter 66
Prakriti and Purusha- Integrated Concepts
Chapter 67
Worship of Vidya Devi Sarasvati- ‘Puja’, ‘Kavacha’ and Hymns
Chapter 68
Maha Vishnu’s Directives to Sarasvati, Ganga and Tulasi
Chapter 69
Universal Dissolution and Revival of Bhu Devi ( Earth)
Chapter 70
Worship to Devi Ganga
Chapter 71
Worship to Devi Tulasi and ‘Salagramas’
Chapter 72
Yamadharmaraja briefs Savitri – on Karma, Bhakti, Charity, Sins, Hells and ‘Vratas’
Chapter 73
Worship to Maha Lakshmi and Her Partial Extensions
Chapter 74
Worship of Devi Radha and Devi Durga
Chapter 75
Sakti ‘Rupas’ ( Images) during Manvantaras
Chapter 76
Emphasis on Dharma and Right Living
Chapter 77
Significance of ‘Rudrakshas’ and Bhasmas
Chapter 78
Method of ‘Sandhya Vandana’ and worship of Devi Gayatri
Chapter 79
Mani Dvipa the Abode of Devi Bhagavati
Chapter 80
King Janamejaya perfoms Devi Yagna
Chapter 81
Devi Bhagavata ‘Phala Sruti’ ( Benefits of Reading and Hearing)
Chapter 82
Annexure - Gayatri Sahasramana ( Thousand names of Devi Gayatri)