Devi Sūktam

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Devi Suktam is from the 10 Mandala of Rig Veda and is the 125th suktam. It has 8 mantras. 7 matras are in trishtup and 1 in jagati metres. Information on Devi is also found in the 13th chapter of Durga Saptasathi.
The hymns recitation brings good vibrations and peace. Enhances vitality and valor, dispelling fears and bestows health and prosperity.

Devi Suktam was revealed to a female rishi – Vak, daughter of Ambrini Rishi, hence her name Vaagabhrini is the rishika. In this suktam, the Devata is Devi – Vaagdevi. This suktam is also called Vaak Suktam.

Goddess Devi is right brilliant and powerful. Devi Suktam is also called Atma Stuti of Devi also addressed as Parameswari; it introduces who she is, what she is, her functions, how the world is sustained by her and would dissolve and get back to her.

Published by Prabhakar C L