Devi Suktam (from the Devi Mahatmya)

‘Devi’ is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Goddess’. The Devi Mahatmya is a Hindu text that literally translates as the ‘Glory of the Goddess’. It is the celebration of feminine aspect of Divinity as the all-pervasive force that manifests through forms tangible and subtle, the Creator inseparable from Creation.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as the Power of Lord Vishnu. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as the Eternal Consciousness. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Intelligence. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who causes Sleep in all beings. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who causes Hunger in all beings. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as their Shadow. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who manifests as Energy in all beings. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who causes Thirst in all beings. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Forgiveness. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Genus. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Modesty. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Peace. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Faith. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Beauty. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Wealth. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Activity. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Memory. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Compassion. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Contentment. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as the Mother. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who abides in all beings as Delusion. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, the Ruler of all the elements and all the senses. Salutations to her, again and again.

Salutations to Devi, who pervades the whole Universe, and abides in all beings as the animating Consciousness. Salutations to her, again and again.