Sarvam Mamaitan Mahatmyam
सर्वं ममैतन्माहात्म्यम्
Also known as: sarvam mamaitan mahatmyam · sarvam mamaitan mahatmyam mama sannidhikarakam · shrutam harati papani tatharogyam prayacchati · durga saptashati chapter 12 fruits · devi mahatmya one recitation year worship
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✦ Meaning
These verses from Chapter 12 of the Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) reveal the extraordinary fruit of reciting the Goddess's glory. The favour earned by a whole year of elaborate worship — with offerings, lamps, incense, feeding of brahmanas, oblations and gifts day and night — is won by reciting or hearing her Mahatmya even once. Hearing it removes sins and bestows health; reciting the account of her manifestations gives protection from evil beings; and hearing of her battle-exploits frees men from all fear of enemies.
Origin & Story
Durga Saptashati Chapter 12 · Maharshi Markandeya (traditionally ascribed) · Puranic period (c. 5th–6th century CE for the Devi Mahatmya)
The Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati or Chandi), part of the Markandeya Purana, recounts the Divine Mother's victories over the demons and, in Chapter 12, the phalashruti of her worship. In these verses the Goddess reveals that the favour earned by a whole year of elaborate worship — offerings, lamps, incense, feeding of brahmanas, oblations and gifts day and night — is won simply by reciting or hearing her Mahatmya once. She declares that hearing it removes sins and grants health, that reciting her manifestations protects from evil beings, and that hearing her battle-exploits frees one from all fear of enemies — exalting the recitation of her glory as the supreme and most accessible worship.
✦ As told in scripture
Because the Goddess equates a single recitation of her Mahatmya with a year's elaborate worship, devotees through the ages have turned to the Durga Saptashati in times of sickness and fear. Many recount healing of illness, protection from malign influences, and the lifting of dread after hearing these verses recited with faith during Navaratri.
Complete Text with Meaning
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सर्वं ममैतन्माहात्म्यं मम सन्निधिकारकम् । पशुपुष्पार्घ्यधूपैश्च गन्धदीपैस्तथोत्तमैः ॥
sarvaṃ mamaitanmāhātmyaṃ mama sannidhikārakam paśupuṣpārghyadhūpaiśca gandhadīpaistathottamaiḥ
Meaning:All this my Mahatmya brings my presence near. And by offerings of cattle, flowers, arghya, incense, and excellent perfumes and lamps, by the feeding of brahmanas, by oblations and sprinkling-rites, by day and night, and by various other enjoyments and gifts, through a whole year —
विप्राणां भोजनैर्होमैः प्रोक्षणीयैरहर्निशम् । अन्यैश्च विविधैर्भोगैः प्रदानैर्वत्सरेण या ॥
viprāṇāṃ bhojanairhomaiḥ prokṣaṇīyairaharniśam anyaiśca vividhairbhogaiḥ pradānairvatsareṇa yā
Meaning:the favour that is thus shown to me is won by this being once recited or heard. Hearing it removes sins, and bestows health.
प्रीतिर्मे क्रियते सास्मिन् सकृदुच्चरिते श्रुते । श्रुतं हरति पापानि तथारोग्यं प्रयच्छति ॥
prītirme kriyate sāsmin sakṛduccarite śrute śrutaṃ harati pāpāni tathārogyaṃ prayacchati
Meaning:The recitation of the account of my manifestations makes protection from evil beings. And that exploit of mine in battles, the crushing of the wicked daityas — when that is heard, no fear caused by enemies arises in men. And the hymns which were composed by you (gods), and those by the brahmarshis...
रक्षां करोति भूतेभ्यो जन्मनां कीर्तनं मम । युद्धेषु चरितं यन्मे दुष्टदैत्यनिबर्हणम् ॥
rakṣāṃ karoti bhūtebhyo janmanāṃ kīrtanaṃ mama yuddheṣu caritaṃ yanme duṣṭadaityanibarhaṇam
तस्मिञ्छ्रुते वैरिकृतं भयं पुंसां न जायते । युष्माभिः स्तुतयो याश्च याश्च ब्रह्मर्षिभिः कृताः ॥
tasmiñchrute vairikṛtaṃ bhayaṃ puṃsāṃ na jāyate yuṣmābhiḥ stutayo yāśca yāśca brahmarṣibhiḥ kṛtāḥ
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Benefits of Chanting Sarvam Mamaitan Mahatmyam
Declares that one recitation equals a whole year of elaborate worship
Hearing the Devi Mahatmya is said to remove sins and bestow health (arogya)
Reciting the Goddess's manifestations gives protection from evil beings
Hearing her battle-exploits frees the devotee from all fear of enemies
Brings the abiding presence (sannidhya) of the Goddess near
A core portion of the Durga Saptashati phalashruti for daily recitation
How to Chant Sarvam Mamaitan Mahatmyam
Recite or hear these verses with devotion, ideally as part of the Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path), trusting the Goddess's promise that a single recitation carries the merit of a year's worship. Those seeking health or freedom from fear recite them attentively, dwelling on her great manifestations and battle-exploits. Offer a lamp, incense and flowers before the Mother's image and recite with a calm, faithful heart.
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