देव्या यया ततमिदं जगत् (शक्रादि स्तुति का प्रारम्भ) — Benefits & How to Chant
देव्या यया ततमिदं जगत् (शक्रादि स्तुति का प्रारम्भ)
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting देव्या यया ततमिदं जगत् (शक्रादि स्तुति का प्रारम्भ)
Adores the Devi as the all-pervading power and the unity of all the gods' energies
Invokes Chandika's resolve to protect the world and dispel the fear of all evil (ashubha-bhaya)
Recited for blessings, auspiciousness and removal of obstacles after worship
Forms the opening of one of the four great hymns of the Devi Mahatmya (Madhyama Charita, presided over by Mahalakshmi)
Cultivates joyful, surrendered devotion in the manner of the victorious gods
Believed to draw the Mother's protective grace over home, family and community
How to Chant देव्या यया ततमिदं जगत् (शक्रादि स्तुति का प्रारम्भ)
Instructions
Recite before an image of the Devi after offering a lamp, incense and flowers. Chant with devotion, dwelling on the gods' joyful surrender to Ambika after victory. These verses open the fourth chapter (Shakradi Stuti) of the Durga Saptashati; they may also be recited independently as a blessing-invoking prayer to Chandika for protection and auspiciousness.
Spiritual Significance
Tradition holds that just as the gods regained heaven the moment the Goddess destroyed Mahishasura, devotees who recite this stuti with faith find their fears of misfortune dissolved and auspiciousness restored, for Chandika herself 'sets her mind' upon protecting those who praise her.
Origin & History
Source: Durga Saptashati Chapter 4
Author: Sage Markandeya (Markandeya Purana)
In the Madhyama Charita of the Devi Mahatmya, the Goddess — formed of the combined radiance of all the gods — slays the buffalo-demon Mahishasura and his vast army. Overjoyed, Indra and the gods, with bowed heads and bodies thrilled with delight, extol her in the Shakradi Stuti. Its opening verses salute Ambika as the all-pervading power and the embodiment of every god's energy, and pray to Chandika, whose glory surpasses even Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva, to protect the world and destroy the fear of all that is inauspicious.