Devi Bhagwat English Translation: Recent Episodes
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Rishi Sumedha states prayers and protocols of Puja. Tapasya of Surath. Samadhi and gifts from the Devi.
The manifestation of Kaushiki; the forming of Kalika. Shumbh sends Sugreev to the Devi.
Shumbh-‐Nishumbh receive a boon from Brahma; they defeat the Devas. The Devas appeal to Devi for help.
On the advice of Shri Vishnu, all the Gods combined their energies – from that manifested a most glorious Devi.
Battle between Shri Vishnu, Shri Shankar, and Mahishasura. Return of Shri Brahma, Vishnu and Shankar to their abodes. Defeat of the Devas
Before meeting Mahishasura, Indra consults the Devas and Guru Brihaspatiji. Indra’s visit to the gods – Brahma, Vishnu and Shankar. Battle between Indra, the Devas, and Mahishasura – Bidal – Tamra
Story of Rambh, Karambh; birth of Mahishasura and Raktabeeja; Mahishasura provokes Indra.
The birth of Shri Krishna in prison; Vasudevji takes Shri Krishna to Nand Bhavan. The killing of newly born innocents. Birth of Pradyumna.
Description of the greatness and majesty of the Devi. Narration of Shri Krishna avatar. Episode of Vasudev – Devaki – Kansa.
Bhrigu Muni curses Bhagwan Vishnu. Regeneration of Bhrigu-‐patni (Shukracharya’s mother); and return of Shukracharya.
Victory of the Devas over the Daityas. Daityas get protection from Shukracharya; Shiv tapasya.
Indra fails to break the tapas of Nar-‐Narayana. He sends the Apsaras as a last resort.
Janmejay questions Vyasji about incarnations. Kashyap is cursed by Varun and Brahma; and Aditi is cursed by Diti.
Sitaharan (abduction of Sita). Rama and Lakshman discuss fate and destiny. Naradji advises Navratra-‐Vrat.
Vyasji tells the procedure for Navratra; rules for selection of maidens for performing puja.
Subahu receives a boon from the Devi. On the request of the kings, Sudarshan sings the Mahima (description) of the Devi. Enthronement of the Devi in Ayodhya; and coronation of Sudarshan.
Marriage of Sashikala and Sudarshan. War of the Princes. Manifestation of the Devi. Death of Yudhajit and Shatrujit. Worship of the Devi by Subahu.
Princess Sashikala, in her mind, acknowledges Sudarshan as her husband. Her mother Queen of Kashi’s advice to her. Sashikala’s declaration ; and holding of Swayamvara
Yudhajit’s visit to the ashram of Muni Bhardwaj; his threat to take away Manorama and her son; Muni Bhardwaj’s mysterious reply; and Devi Jagaddambika’s blessings on Sudarshan.
King Janmejay requests Shri Vyasji to describe the Devi. The war between King Yudhajit and Virsen. Sojourn of Manorama and son Sudarshan in sage Bhardwaj’s ashram.
Three kinds of yagyas; importance of yagya done in the mind; and Vyasji’s advice to Janmejay to perform Devi Yagya.
The story of how the foolish Athathya became a great poet by the Grace of Devi Bhagawati.
On Narada’s request, Brahmaji describes the subtle and gross aspects of the Paramatma; the Threefold Creation; and the qualities and attributes of the Gunas
4-5 Brahmaji beholds a vision in the toenails of the Devi. Praises sung by Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
- Shree Jagaddabika describes Her Form. Shaktis given to Brahma, Vishnu and Shankar. Injunctions to the three Gods.
King Janmejay requests Shri Vyasji to tell about the principal Gods; the creation of the Universe; and the meaning of Swaroop. Shri Brahma describes to Narada the glory and magnificence of Bhagawati Adya Shakti. Shree Devi provides a celestial vehicle and takes Shri Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh on a tour of the Universe; and their final destination – The Abode of Bhagawati Adi Shakti.
Coronation of Janmejay. Sarpayagya (serpent sacrifice) on the request of sage Uthank. Birth of Aastik.
9 -10 Ruru surrenders half his life for Pramdvara. Sage Kashyap accepts money from Takshak. Death of Parikshit.
5 -6 Bhishma’s vow. Marriage of Satyawati to Raja Shantanu. Birth of the Kauravas and Pandavas.
7 -8 Short history of the Kauravas and Pandavas; the death of most of them in battle; Vyasji shows a glimpse of the dead relatives to Kunti, Gandhari and Uttara; the disappearance of Shri Krishna and Balram; Pandavas’ journey to Himalayas; Parikshit’s installation on the throne, and the curse of a brahman’s son.
1-2 The Birth of Satyawati.
3-4 The story of Mahabhish and Ganga; the birth of Shantanu. Marriage of Shantanu with Ganga, and the birth of the Vasus; and the birth of Bhishma.
16-17 Conversations between Shri Vishnu and Shree Mahalakshmi; and between Shri Vishnu and Shri Brahma. Sukhdev’s visit to Mithilapuri to meet Raja Janaka
10-13 The Tapasya of Ved Vyas, and boon granted by Shri Shiva. The story of Raja Sudyumna being turned into a woman; her stuti to the Goddess; and the Goddess granting her a place at Her Lotus Feet.
14-15 The birth of Sukhdev. Story of Shri Vishnu floating as a child on a Banyan Leaf.
Knowledge of the grandeur of the three Vedas through reading or listening. Boon given by the Devi to Madhu-‐Kaitabh. Shri Vishnu goes into Yog-‐nidra; and Shri Brahma sings Devi stutis for waking Shri Vishnu.
Ved Vyas’ sojourn in the forest. Naradji meeting him and asking him to narrate the ancient incident of conversation between Shri Vishnu and Shri Brahma. Homage to the Devi.
Conversation between Sootji and Shaunakji. Names of the Puranas. Narration of Shlokas. Twenty-‐eight names of Ved Vyas; and the description of the grandeur, magnitude and venerability of the Bhagwat.