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Srimad Devi Bhagavatam, also known as Devi Purana, is one of the many works of Maharishi Veda Vyasa. Consisting of 18,000 verses, it is divided into 12 chapters and numerous sections. Though classified as an upapurana (sub-Purana), it is the only Purana that Veda Vyasa terms 'Mahapurana', or the great Purana, at the end of each chapter.
Vyasa's narration reiterates that the Supreme Goddess or the Divine Mother, as described in all scriptures, is the one beyond and above the Trinity of Gods and all Devas. The stories in the book not only establish this but also describe various manifestations of the Devi.
Srimad Devi Bhagavatam, also known as the Devi Purana, is one of the Puranas dedicated to the Shakta stream of Hinduism that primarily focuses on the worship of the Mother Goddess. This is an important part of the archive of ancient Indian scriptures. But, regrettably, modern urban Indians may not be as aware of this Text as they should be for various reasons. For one, there are not enough good English translations of it. Further, at 18,000 verses, the scripture is an intense read. And that is precisely where this book helps. Dinesh Bhatia has done a wonderful job of translating and simplifying the sacred scripture. He writes in eloquent, lucid English and has summarised the stories in the Purana very well. This is a wonderful introduction to the holy Devi Purana. Read it, and discover the magic of the Goddess. My compliments to Dinesh ji for this stellar contribution to our Texts.
IFS officer Dinesh Bhatia’s reverential voyage ‘Devi Purana: A Rendition of Srimad Devi Bhagavatam’ invites young minds to familiarise themselves with Vyasa’s philosophies and spiritual concepts
Srimad Devi Bhagavatam, also known as Devi Purana, is one of the many works of Maharishi Veda Vyasa. Consisting of 18,000 verses, it is divided into 12 chapters and numerous sections. Though classified as a upapurana (sub-Purana), it is the only Purana that Veda Vyasa terms ‘Mahapurana’, or the great Purana, at the end of each chapter.