Devi Sukta is a divine hymn mentioned in the Rigveda, which glorifies the immense power, divine form, and infinite qualities of the Goddess. This sacred hymn serves as a powerful medium to experience the presence and grace of the Goddess. It describes Maa Bhagwati as the foundation of the entire creation, the mother of all energies, and the supreme governing force of the universe.This Sukta reveals that the Goddess is not just a power but the very essence of all consciousness. She is the cause of creation, sustenance, and dissolution. Her energy pervades the entire animate and inanimate world, and it is through her grace that the universe operates. In essence, Maa Jagadamba is the fundamental foundation of this entire creation, and by her grace, the universe is sustained.The Rigveda contains several special hymns praising the glory of the Goddess, which are collectively known as Devi Suktam.In Shri Durga Saptashati, two types of Devi Suktam are mentioned. Both hold their own unique significance and impact.
1. Vedoktam Devi Suktam-
This Sukta is mentioned in the Rigveda, where the Goddess herself introduces her magnificent form. She proclaims, “I am the supreme ruler of the entire universe, the bestower of wealth upon my devotees, and the foremost among the revered deities.” In this animate and inanimate world, the Goddess alone is the foundation of knowledge, strength, energy, and creation.
Vedoktam Devi Suktam
Om Aham Rudrebhir Vasubhish Charamyaham Adityairuta Vishvadevaih। Aham Mitravarunobha Bibharmyaham Indragni Aham Ashvinobha ॥1॥
I am the Goddess, the embodiment of existence, consciousness, and bliss, the soul of all. I move in the forms of Rudras, Vasus, Adityas, and Vishwadevas. I sustain Mitra and Varuna, Indra and Agni, as well as both Ashwini Kumaras.
Aham Somam Ahanasam Bibharmyaham Tvashtaram Uta Pushanam Bhagham। Aham Dadhami Dravinam Havishmate Supravye Yajamanaya Sunvate ॥2॥
I am the destroyer of enemies and the sustainer of the celestial beings who move through the sky. I uphold Soma Deva, Tvashta Prajapati, Pusha, and Bhaga. I alone grant the noble fruits of sacrifice and unending wealth to the Yajman who, with devotion and offerings, satisfies the gods.
Aham Rashtra Sangamani Vasunam Chikitushee Prathama Yajniyanam। Tam Ma Deva Vyadadhuh Purutra Bhuristhatram Bhuryyaveshayanteem ॥3॥
I am the supreme ruler of the entire universe, the bestower of wealth upon my devotees, the knower of the Supreme Brahman, and the highest among the revered gods. In the form of the manifest world, I exist in various states, and it is I who pervades all beings. Whatever the gods do in different places, they do so only for me.
Maya So Annamatti Yo Vipashyati Yah Praniti Ya Im Shrṇotyuktam। Amantavo Mam Ta Up Kshiyanti Shrudhi Shrut Shraddhivam Te Vadami ॥4॥
Whoever eats food does so by my power, for I am the energy of the enjoyer. Whoever sees, breathes, and hears spoken words can perform these actions only through my strength. Those who do not recognize me in this form gradually fall into ignorance and helplessness. O learned one! I impart to you the knowledge of the supreme truth, which is attained through faith—listen attentively.
Aham eva svayam idam vadami juṣṭam devebhir uta manuṣebhiḥ। Yam kamaye tam tam ugram kṛṇomi tam brahmaṇam tam rsim tam sumedham॥ 5 ॥
I myself describe this rare essence, which is revered by both gods and humans. The one whom I wish to protect, I make more powerful than all others. I make him the creator, Brahma; I grant him profound wisdom as a seer; and I bestow upon him supreme intellect and immense intelligence.
Aham Rudraya dhanura tanomi brahmadvishe sharave hantavau। Aham janaya samadam krinomyaham dyavaprithivi a vivesha ॥ 6 ॥
I am the one who strings Rudra’s bow to destroy the enemies of knowledge and violent demons. I fight against foes to protect those who seek refuge in me. As the inner essence, I pervade both the earth and the sky.
Aham suve pitaram asya moordhan mama yonir apsvantaḥ samudre। Tato vi tiṣṭhe bhuvananu vishvo-tamum dyam varmmaṇopa spṛsami॥ 7 ॥
I alone create the sky, which is the father of this world, based on the Supreme Soul, who is the ultimate foundation of all. In the ocean, which is the source of all beings, and in the waters, which represent the all-pervading mental tendencies, the Supreme Consciousness exists because of me. Therefore, I pervade all the worlds and, with my radiant form, touch even the heavenly realm.
Aham eva vaata iva pravaami aarabhamaaṇaa bhuvanaani vishvaa। Paro divaa para enaa prithivya itaavatee mahinaa sambabhuuva ॥ 8 ॥
I alone initiate the creation of the entire universe as its ultimate cause. Then, without anyone’s inspiration, I move like the wind and engage in action by my own will. I exist beyond both the earth and the heavens. It is by my own divine glory that I have assumed this form.
2. Tantroktam Devi Suktam –
This Sukta includes the divine hymns through which the deities themselves invoked and pleased the Goddess. When the deities, tormented by the oppression of demons, worshiped the Goddess, Maa Bhagwati manifested and alleviated their troubles.
Tantroktam Devi Suktam
Namo Devyai Mahadevyai Shivayai Satataṁ Namah। Namah Prakṛtyai Bhadraayai Niyataah Praṇataah Sma Taam ॥1॥
The deities said – Salutations to the Goddess, salutations always to the Supreme Goddess Shiva. We bow to Prakriti and Bhadra. With devotion, we respectfully offer our obeisance to Jagadamba.
Raudraayai Namo Nityaayai Gauryai Dhaatryai Namo Namah। Jyotsnaayai Chendurūpiṇyai Sukhaayai Satataṁ Namah ॥2॥
Salutations to Raudra. Repeated salutations to Nitya, Gauri, and Dhatri. Eternal obeisance to the Goddess who is luminous like moonlight, moon-formed, and the embodiment of bliss.
Kalyaṇyai Praṇatam Vṛddhayai Siddhayai Kurmo Namo Namah। Nairṛtyai Bhubhṛtam Lakṣmyai Sharvaṇyai Te Namo Namah ॥3॥
We repeatedly bow to the Goddess who grants welfare to those who seek refuge, embodying growth and accomplishment. Salutations again and again to you, Jagadamba, who take the forms of Nairriti (the Lakshmi of demons), the Lakshmi of kings, and Sharvani (the consort of Shiva).
Durgayai Durgaparaayai Saraayai Sarvakariṇyai। Khyatyai Tathaiva Kṛṣṇayai Dhumrayai Satatam Namah ॥4॥
Salutations always to Durga, Durgapara (the one who helps overcome extreme difficulties), Sara (the essence of all), Sarvakarini (the doer of everything), Khyati, Krishna, and Dhoomra Devi.
Atisoumya Atiraudrayai Nataas Tasyai Namo Namah। Namo Jagat-Pratishthayai Devyai Krityai Namo Namah ॥5॥
We bow to the Goddess who is both extremely gentle and immensely fierce; our repeated salutations to her. We also offer our obeisance again and again to Kriti Devi, the foundation of the universe.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Vishnumayeti Shabdita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥6॥
The Goddess who is known as Vishnu Maya in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Chetanetyabhidhiyate। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥7॥
The Goddess who is called consciousness in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Buddhirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥8॥
The Goddess who is present as intelligence in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Nidrarupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥9॥
The Goddess who is present as sleep in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kshudharupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥10॥
The Goddess who is present as hunger in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Chhaya Rupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥11॥
The Goddess who is present as shadow in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥12॥
The Goddess who is present as power in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Trishnarupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥13॥
The Goddess who is present as thirst in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kshantirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥14॥
The Goddess who is present as forgiveness in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Jatirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥15॥
The Goddess who is present as birth and lineage in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Lajjarupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥16॥
The Goddess who is present as modesty in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shantirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥17॥
The Goddess who is present as peace in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shraddharupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥18॥
The Goddess who is present as faith in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kantirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥19॥
The Goddess who is present as radiance in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Lakshmirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥20॥
The Goddess who is present as Lakshmi in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Vrittirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥21॥
The Goddess who is present as livelihood in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Smritirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥22॥
The Goddess who is present as memory in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Dayarupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥23॥
The Goddess who is present as compassion in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Tushtirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥24॥
The Goddess who is present as contentment in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu MatruRupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥25॥
The Goddess who is present as the mother in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Bhrantirupena Sansthita। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥26॥
The Goddess who is present as delusion in all beings, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Indriyanam Adhisthatri Bhutanam Chakileshu Ya। Bhuteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyapti Devyai Namo Namah ॥27॥
The Goddess who is the presiding deity of the senses and who is always pervading all beings, salutations to that all-pervading Goddess, repeated salutations to her.
Chitirupena Ya Kritsnam Etad Vyapya Sthita Jagat। Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥28॥
The Goddess who, in the form of consciousness, pervades and sustains the entire universe, salutations to her, salutations to her, repeated salutations to her.
Stuta Suraih Purvam Abhishta Sanshrayat,
Tatha Surendrena Dineshu Sevita।
Karotu Sa Nah Shubhahetur Ishwari,
Shubhani Bhadrany Abhihantu Chapadah ॥29॥
The Goddess, who was praised by the gods in ancient times upon attaining their desired blessings and who was served by Lord Indra for many days, may that Ishwari, the source of auspiciousness, grant us welfare and prosperity and destroy all calamities.
Ya Sampratam Choddhatadaityatapita-
Asmabhirishacha Surairnamasyate।
Ya Cha Smrita Tatkshanameva Hanti Nah
Sarvapado Bhaktivinamramurtibhih ॥30॥
We, the gods, tormented by arrogant demons, now bow to the Supreme Goddess. She, when remembered by devoted and humble souls, instantly destroys all calamities. May that Jagadamba remove our distress.
Devi Suktam is not merely a hymn but a highly powerful means to experience divine consciousness and receive the grace of Maa Bhagwati. Whether it is Rigvedoktam Devi Suktam or Tantruktam Devi Suktam, both enable devotees to feel the presence of the Goddess’s divine energy, granting them inner strength, vitality, and celestial blessings.
Benefits of Devi Sukta
1. Elimination of Negative Energy – Chanting this hymn removes evil forces and negative energies.
2. Positive Transformation – It brings positive changes in a person’s thoughts, leading to success and contentment in life.
3. Wealth and Prosperity – The grace of Goddess Lakshmi is bestowed upon the devotee.
4. Protection from Diseases and Hardships – It safeguards one from life’s difficulties and challenges.
5. Relief from Troubles – This Sukta is highly beneficial in overcoming obstacles, fears, and anxieties.
Significance of Devi Sukta
Reciting Devi Sukta grants inner strength and mental stability. It is not only spiritually uplifting but also brings success, prosperity, and peace in worldly life. This hymn is of great importance in understanding the glory of the Goddess and receiving her divine blessings.
Rules for Reciting Devi Sukta
• Purity: Maintain cleanliness before recitation—take a bath and wear clean clothes.
• Concentration: Keep your mind focused and completely devoted to the Goddess during the recitation.
• Correct Pronunciation: Chant the Vedic hymns and mantras with precise pronunciation to fully receive their spiritual benefits.
• Regularity: Recite the Sukta regularly. If you lack time, have it performed by a knowledgeable Acharya to ensure long-term benefits.
Why is Devi Sukta Needed?
If you are facing negativity, failure, fear, financial difficulties, or other obstacles in life, chanting Devi Sukta serves as a powerful remedy. It is not just a prayer but a source of divine energy that fills life with positivity and awakens one’s destiny. Worshipping the Goddess provides protection, well-being, and strength, empowering the devotee with self-confidence and the ability to overcome all challenges.
Benefits of Regular Recitation of Devi Sukta
• It removes negative forces, ensuring peace and protection in life.
• It strengthens the mind and soul, boosting self-confidence and empowering the devotee to face any challenge.
• It helps eliminate failure, fear, mental stress, and misfortune while opening new doors of opportunity in life.
When to Recite Devi Sukta?
The recitation of Devi Sukta is considered highly auspicious, especially between Brahma Muhurta and 9 AM. During this period, the energy of the Sun spreads across the universe, making the atmosphere pure and sattvic. However, since the Goddess embodies power and energy, Devi Sukta can also be chanted at night. Additionally, reciting it during Sandhya Kaal (after sunset) is considered particularly beneficial. While there is no restriction on chanting it during the day, reciting it at sunrise and sunset, when divine energies are most active in the environment, makes it highly effective and auspicious.
Who Should Recite Devi Sukta?
1. Those suffering from mental stress.
2. Those seeking spiritual growth.
3. Those facing financial difficulties.
4. Those feeling affected by negative energies.
5. Those who wish to receive the blessings of the Goddess.
Which is the Best Day to Recite Devi Sukta?
Although every day is sacred for the Goddess, and regular recitation of Devi Sukta is highly auspicious, if you wish to perform it ritually, choosing the right day for initiation is important. This ensures the success of the ritual and helps you receive its complete benefits.
Monday and Friday are considered especially dedicated to the Goddess. Therefore, if you wish to begin the ritual recitation of Devi Sukta, it is best to start on these days and then continue it regularly.
If your busy schedule does not allow for daily recitation, you can contact the expert Acharyas of Sanatan Jyoti, who will perform this divine recitation for you in a proper and ritualistic manner.
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