Devi Bhagavatam: illustrated cover of the Vedapath edition
Devi Bhagavatam: illustrated cover of the Vedapath edition
MahapuranaNarrated by VyasaShakta Tradition

Devi Bhagavatam in Chinese

देवीभागवतम्

The Supreme Scripture of the Goddess

The glory, philosophy, and devotion of the Divine Feminine, narrated by Vyasa to Janamejaya across twelve Skandhas.

Start with Skandha 1

About This Book

The Devi Bhagavatam (Devi Bhagavata Purana) is the foremost scripture of the Shakta tradition, dedicated to the supreme Goddess (Devi) as the ultimate reality. Narrated by Vyasa to King Janamejaya, it contains 17,504 verses across 12 Skandhas and 302 Adhyayas. The text encompasses the Devi Gita, the sacred Shakti Peethas, cosmology, devotional hymns, philosophical teachings, and the heroic narratives of the Goddess vanquishing cosmic evil.

How This Book Is Organised

The Devi Bhagavatam unfolds across twelve Skandhas as a sacred dialogue.

Skandhas

Twelve divisions of the text

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Adhyayas

Chapters within each Skandha

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Shlokas

Verses read one by one

Available Reading Features

This edition of the Devi Bhagavatam on Vedapath includes:

Sanskrit

Original Sanskrit verses (Devanagari)

Transliteration

Transliteration for guided reading

Meanings

Word-by-word meanings

Translations

Clear, faithful translations

Enrichment

Shakti theology, Devi narrative, and tantra enrichments

Skandhas of the Devi Bhagavatam

The Devi Bhagavatam is traditionally divided into twelve Skandhas.
Each Skandha explores a distinct dimension of the Goddess's glory and teachings.

The First Skandha: Invocation, Origins, and the Supremacy of the Goddess

Devi Mahatmya Prelude & the Cosmic Narrative

《圣德维薄伽梵往世书》的第一卷确立了性力派传统的哲学基础,宣布至高女神布瓦内什瓦里为创造、维持和消解宇宙的终极现实。叙述以对圣母深奥的伽耶特黎式祈祷开始,随后进入邵纳卡与苏塔的对话。它阐明了这部大往世书的光辉,详细介绍了其一万八千节经文。本卷巧妙地编织了宇宙叙事,例如毗湿奴神的首级被斩落并在女神的恩典下复活为哈雅格里瓦,以及通过瑜伽睡眠的干预斩杀无敌恶魔马杜和凯塔巴。此外,它将这些宇宙事件植根于尘世血脉,讲述了毗耶娑之子苏卡的出生、苏卡的绝对出离心、他与贾纳卡国王的哲学对话以及他的最终解脱。

VyasaJanamejayaIntroduction

The Lineage of Vyasa and the Sarpa Satra

Cosmic Dissolution & the Divine Feminine Rebirth

《女神薄伽梵往世书》的第二卷是连接性力派叙事与史诗《摩诃婆罗多》的关键桥梁。它记录了广博仙人(Veda Vyasa)从破罗堕阇仙人与贞信女(Satyavati)结合中奇迹般的诞生,为俱卢族谱系奠定了基础。本卷详尽描述了福身王(Shantanu)与恒河女神及贞信女的婚姻,以及由此引发的天誓(Bhishma Pratigya)。它进一步追溯了般度族与俱卢族的诞生、俱卢之战的后果以及雅度族的悲剧性消亡。其中很大一部分篇幅致力于讲述般遮王(Parikshit),他因诅咒而注定死于蛇咬,尽管采取了一切预防措施,最终仍与德叉迦(Takshaka)发生了致命的遭遇。

PralayaYoga NidraCosmic Order

The Third Skandha: The Supreme Nature of Devi and the Tale of Sudarshana

The Supreme Glory of Devi

《女神薄伽梵往世书》的第三卷是性力派神学的奠基性文本。它始于三相神(梵天、毗湿奴和湿婆)在至高居所摩尼岛(Manidvipa)目睹布凡内什瓦里女神的神圣幻象。在这里,女神揭示了她超越性别与形式的绝对、非二元本质,并传授了神圣的九字真言(Navakshari Mantra)。本卷深入探讨了关于“谛”(Tattvas)、三性(萨埵、罗阇、塔摩)以及创造机制的深奥哲学论述。它解释了至高性力如何通过其内在力量显化宇宙。这些教义为理解个体灵魂与神圣母亲之间的关系建立了形而上学的框架。这一卷的大部分内容致力于讲述苏达舍那王子的迷人叙事。

Devi StutiDemon SlayingDivine Glory

Book 4: The Avatars of Vishnu, Nara-Narayana, and the Birth of Krishna

Devi as the Supreme Shakti

《女神薄伽梵往世书》的第四卷探讨了贾纳梅贾亚国王对神圣化身和德行高尚者所受苦难的深刻疑问。他质疑为什么克里希纳勋爵无法阻止他父母被囚禁,以及为什么正义的般度五子面临不断的磨难。广博仙人解释了业力不可逃避的本质,这种力量甚至束缚着梵天、毗湿奴和湿婆等最高神灵。本卷详尽叙述了那罗和那罗延两位圣者的苦行,为了羞辱因陀罗而创造了优哩婆湿,以及他们与普拉拉德的史诗般战斗。它进一步详述了对迦叶波仙人的诅咒,毗湿奴勋爵斩首苏揭罗查理亚的母亲,以及毗湿奴为了误导阿修罗而伪装成苏揭罗查理亚的欺骗性表现。

ShaktiSupreme PowerTheology

Book 5: The Devi Mahatmyam - The Slaying of Mahishasura, Shumbha, and Nishumbha

The Slaying of Mahishasura

《室利玛黛维薄伽梵谭》第五卷是其中最受推崇、充满行动力的章节之一,紧密呼应了传奇的《黛维颂》。它首先阐述了瑜伽玛雅(Yogamaya)至高无上且不可逃避的力量,随后深入探讨了强大的水牛魔王摩西沙(Mahishasura)的史诗起源及其功绩。被赶出天界的众神在绝望中汇聚了他们的神圣能量,化现出至高女神大吉祥天女-杜尔迦。女神佩戴着天界神兵,在最终斩杀能够幻化的魔王本人之前,先歼灭了摩西沙麾下的强大将领,从而恢复了宇宙的和谐。叙事随后无缝过渡到魔王兄弟顺婆(Shumbha)和尼顺婆(Nishumbha)的崛起。

MahishasuraBattleVictory

The Sixth Canto: The Omnipotence of Maya, Indra's Fall, and Narada's Illusion

Vritra & the Devi Stotra

《室利玛黛维薄伽梵谭》第六卷深刻阐述了女神幻力(Maya)那不可逃避且无所不能的本质,这种力量甚至束缚了最伟大的神灵和圣贤。故事以因陀罗与弗栗多之间的史诗冲突开始,详细描述了因陀罗犯下的杀婆罗门之罪,以及他随后被纳胡沙取代的过程。纳胡沙因对舍脂的贪欲而堕落,而舍脂对至高女神的虔诚最终恢复了因陀罗的王位。叙述随后转向业力的深刻运作以及迦梨时代正法的退化。它穿插了各种往世书的历史,包括圣哲极裕仙人与尼米王的互相诅咒、海海耶族与婆罗门持斧罗摩家族之间的激烈敌对,以及艾卡维拉的诞生。这些故事证明了命运的复杂网络和神圣意志的力量。

VritraHymnsDharma

Book 7: The Solar Dynasty, Harishchandra, and the Devi Gita

Devi Gita & the Path to Liberation

第七卷是《莎克提往世书》中最著名且哲学思想最深奥的部分之一。它从达刹和摩奴的血统开始,引向显赫的太阳王朝(Suryavansha)。这一部分为随后的英雄故事奠定了宗谱基础,将神圣的起源与尘世的统治者联系在一起。书中生动地叙述了苏迦耶与奇耶婆那仙人、特里尚库国王的传奇故事,以及哈里什钱德拉国王在威希瓦米特拉仙人手中经受的终极真理考验。这些故事强调了虔诚、牺牲的德行,以及即使面对极端痛苦也对正法(Dharma)矢志不渝的承诺。

Devi GitaMokshaPhilosophy

Book 8: Bhuvanakosha - The Cosmology and Geography of the Universe

Shakti Peethas & Sacred Geography

《圣德维薄伽梵谭》第八卷提供了宇宙(Bhuvanakosha)深刻的宇宙学和地理图谱,与沙克达哲学深度交织。它始于女神向斯瓦扬布瓦·摩奴赐予恩赐,并过渡到宇宙的神圣地理。本卷详尽地描述了行星系统、包括瞻部洲、普拉克沙洲和普什卡拉洲在内的七大洲(Dvipas),以及它们各自的区域(Varshas),如婆罗多和伊拉夫鲁塔。它对须弥山、圣河恒河的降临,以及太阳、月亮和其他行星沿着时轮(Kalachakra)和希舒马拉(Shishumara)行星系统的天体运动进行了复杂的描述。

Shakti PeethasPilgrimageSacred Sites

The Book of Prakriti: The Manifestations of the Supreme Goddess

Devotion & the Grace of the Goddess

《室利玛黛维薄伽梵往世书》第九卷通常对应于“自然品”(Prakriti Khanda),是对神圣女性宇宙表现的深刻探索。它首先宣布了原始自然(Mula Prakriti)的五种主要形式:杜尔迦、罗陀、拉克什米、辩才天女和萨维特里,她们协调着宇宙的创造、维持和消解。通过那罗延和那罗陀之间引人入胜的对话,本卷展开了各种女神迷人的起源和神圣叙事,包括恒河女神、杜勒西、莎维翠、吉祥天女、萨瓦哈、萨瓦达、达克希纳、沙什提、曼加拉·昌迪卡和摩纳娑。除了涉及商卡丘达和萨拉格拉玛等天界实体的丰富神话故事外,这一篇章还是关于达摩(正法)和业力的深刻哲学论述。

BhaktiGraceDevotees

The Tenth Skandha: The Pride of Vindhya and the Slaying of Madhu-Kaitabha

Protective Mantras & Ritual Worship

《女神薄伽梵往世书》第十卷通过引人入胜的往世书叙事,深刻探讨了圣母(大幻化佛母)的至高无上。它重点介绍了《文底耶传说》,详细描述了文底耶山在广博仙人那罗陀的煽动下,出于对须弥山的嫉妒而无休止地生长,阻碍了太阳的路径,使宇宙陷入混乱。当以梵天和湿婆为首的神灵感到无助时,他们寻求毗湿奴大神的干预,突显了宇宙神灵之间的相互联系。此外,本卷深入探讨了《女神颂》,特别是讲述了强大恶魔马杜和凯塔巴的起源与毁灭。当毗湿奴大神沉浸在宇宙之眠(瑜伽之眠)中时,正是梵天对女神的虔诚祈祷唤醒了他。女神作为大幻化佛母,迷惑了恶魔,使毗湿奴能够击败他们。

MantrasKavachasPuja

The Book of Righteous Conduct, Rudraksha, Bhasma, and Daily Rituals

Cosmic Feminine Manifestations

《室利玛黛维薄伽梵谭》第十一卷是印度教日常仪式、正当行为(Sadachara)和基本灵性实践的权威指南。这一卷深深植根于吠陀和密续传统的融合,详细阐述了灵性追求者的日常职责。它首先强调了道德品行、晨间沐浴和身体净化的重要性。其中很大一部分致力于佩戴金刚菩提子(Rudraksha)的深奥灵性科学,详细介绍了它们的起源、类型(从一瓣到十四瓣)以及佩戴它们的巨大功德。随后,文本详细阐述了圣灰(Bhasma)作为神圣三道纹(Tripundra)的制备和涂抹,通过德瓦萨仙人访问祖灵界等往世书叙事展示了其净化力量。

ManifestationsForms of DeviCosmic Feminine

Book 12: The Glory of Gayatri and Mani Dvipa

Gayatri & Concluding Wisdom

《女神薄伽梵往世书》的第十二卷也是最后一卷,是该文本最终的精神和奥秘巅峰。它详尽地阐述了伽耶特黎咒(Gayatri Mantra)的深远意义,阐明了其主宰神灵、韵律和神秘的手印(mudras)。文中提供了关于三时祷告(Sandhya Vandanam)、伽耶特黎千名颂(Gayatri Sahasranama)以及用于精神保护的奥秘伽耶特黎铠甲(Gayatri Kavacha)的全面指南。 此外,它概述了咒语灌顶(Mantra Diksha)和火祭(homa)的确切程序,强调了合格导师(Guru)的必要性。

GayatriConclusionShakta Theology

Key episodes

  1. The invocation of the Supreme Mother as the Turiya or fourth state of consciousness

    Skandha 1

  2. The manifestation of Yoga Nidra to facilitate the destruction of Madhu and Kaitabha

    Skandha 1

  3. The transformation of Vishnu into Hayagriva to recover the Vedas

    Skandha 1

  4. Shuka Deva's realization of the highest truth through the teachings of the 'Videha' King Janaka

    Skandha 1

  5. The birth of Krishna Dvaipayana (Vyasa) on an island in the Yamuna

    Skandha 2

  6. Devavrata's 'Bhishma Pratigya' or the terrible vow of celibacy

    Skandha 2

  7. The curse of the Brahmana boy Shringi upon King Parikshit

    Skandha 2

  8. The infiltration of Takshaka into the king's high-security tower

    Skandha 2

  9. The intervention of Sage Astika to stop the mass slaughter of serpents

    Skandha 2

  10. Vyasa's instruction to Janamejaya to perform the Devi Yajna through the Purana

    Skandha 2

  11. The Trimurti's realization of their dependence on Shakti in Manidvipa

    Skandha 3

  12. The revelation of the Navakshari Mantra

    Skandha 3

  13. Sudarshana's exile and discovery of the Kama Bija mantra

    Skandha 3

  14. The Swayamvara of Shashikala and Sudarshana's victory

    Skandha 3

  15. Lord Rama's performance of the Navaratri Vrata

    Skandha 3

  16. Janamejaya's inquiry into the suffering of the Pandavas and Krishna's family

    Skandha 4

  17. The creation of the nymph Urvashi from Narayana's thigh to defeat Indra's pride

    Skandha 4

  18. The thousand-year battle between the sages Nara-Narayana and the Daitya King Prahlada

    Skandha 4

  19. The curse of Bhrigu on Vishnu following the beheading of Shukracharya's mother

    Skandha 4

  20. The cosmic assembly where the Devi ordains the descent of deities to lighten Earth's burden

    Skandha 4

  21. The unification of the Devas' energies to form the multi-armed Mahalakshmi-Durga

    Skandha 5

  22. The decapitation of the shape-shifting Mahishasura in his buffalo form

    Skandha 5

  23. The emergence of Goddess Kaushiki from the physical sheath of Parvati

    Skandha 5

  24. The manifestation of Goddess Kali from the furrowed brow of Ambika to slay Chanda and Munda

    Skandha 5

  25. The strategic consumption of Raktabija's blood by Kali to prevent his regeneration

    Skandha 5

  26. The final combat and liberation of Shumbha and Nishumbha

    Skandha 5

  27. Indra's slaying of Vritrasura and the resulting Brahmahatya sin

    Skandha 6

  28. Nahusha's insult to Sage Agastya leading to his transformation into a serpent

    Skandha 6

  29. Shachi's intense penance and prayer to the Devi for Indra's restoration

    Skandha 6

  30. The mutual curse between Sage Vasishtha and King Nimi resulting in their bodiless states

    Skandha 6

  31. Narada's immersion in the enchanted pond and his transformation into the woman Saubhagya-Sundari

    Skandha 6

  32. King Harishchandra's ultimate sacrifice and adherence to truth in the cremation grounds

    Skandha 7

  33. The manifestation of Devi Shatakshi with a thousand eyes to weep for humanity's suffering

    Skandha 7

  34. The appearance of Devi Shakambhari providing life-sustaining vegetation from her own body

    Skandha 7

  35. The revelation of the Virat Swarupa (Cosmic Form) to King Himalaya

    Skandha 7

  36. The delivery of the Devi Gita as the definitive Shakta philosophical discourse

    Skandha 7

  37. Shatakshi and Shakambhari: The Goddess Who Fed the World

    Skandha 7, adhyaya 28

    With Durgama, Brahma, the gods and brahmanas and the Goddess as Shatakshi, Shakambhari and Durga

  38. Devi granting boons to Swayambhuva Manu to initiate the cosmic order

    Skandha 8

  39. The detailed description of the Shishumara Chakra as the body of the Lord

    Skandha 8

  40. The descent of the Ganga from the feet of Vishnu through the lunar sphere to Earth

    Skandha 8

  41. The revelation of the Narakas as a deterrent against adharma

    Skandha 8

  42. The primordial division of Mula Prakriti into the five functional goddesses

    Skandha 9

  43. The narrative of Shankhachuda and the transformation of Tulasi into a sacred plant

    Skandha 9

  44. The detailed revelation of the 84 Narakas and the specific karmic debts that lead to them

    Skandha 9

  45. The prophecy of the spiritual and social degradation during the Kali Yuga

    Skandha 9

  46. Narada inciting jealousy in the Vindhya mountain regarding Meru's height

    Skandha 10

  47. The sun's path being physically obstructed, causing cosmic temporal chaos

    Skandha 10

  48. Brahma's realization that even Lord Vishnu is subject to the power of Yoganidra

    Skandha 10

  49. The Goddess manifesting to release Vishnu from his mystic slumber

    Skandha 10

  50. The demons being deluded by Mahamaya into granting a boon that leads to their own death

    Skandha 10

  51. The revelation of the origin of Rudraksha from Shiva's tears

    Skandha 11

  52. The story of Sage Durvasa's Bhasma-power in Pitru Loka

    Skandha 11

  53. The detailed classification of Rudraksha from 1 to 14 faces

    Skandha 11

  54. The systematic explanation of the Gayatri Purascharana

    Skandha 11

  55. The revelation of the 24 mystical Mudras of Gayatri

    Skandha 12

  56. The manifestation of Parashakti as a Yaksha to shatter the ego of the Vedic gods

    Skandha 12

  57. The curse of Sage Gautama upon the ungrateful Brahmins, explaining the spiritual decline in Kali Yuga

    Skandha 12

  58. The final visionary ascent into the geography of Mani Dvipa

    Skandha 12

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