Markandeya Purana — Adhyaya 84, Shloka 17
Adhyaya 84 — The Gods’ Hymn after the Slaying of Mahishasura and the Goddess’ Boon
दुर्गे स्मृता हरसि भीतिमशेषजन्तोः स्वस्थैः स्मृता मतिमतीव शुभां ददासि । दारिद्र्यदुःखभयहारिणि का त्वदन्या सर्वोपकारकरणाय सदार्द्रचित्ता ॥
durge smṛtā harasi bhītimaśeṣajantoḥ svasthaiḥ smṛtā matimatīva śubhāṃ dadāsi / dāridryaduḥkhabhayahāriṇi kā tvadanyā sarvopakārakaraṇāya sadārdracittā //
噢，杜尔迦（Durga）！当众生忆念汝时，汝能除去一切有情的恐惧；当身心康健、安定之人忆念汝时，汝赐予极其吉祥的智慧。噢，能遣除贫乏、苦恼与怖畏者，除汝之外，谁能恒常以柔慈之心为一切众生之利益而行？
FAQs
This verse establishes the dual nature of the Divine Mother's grace: She acts as a savior (removing fear) for those in distress, and as a guide (bestowing wisdom/mati) for those who are stable. It emphasizes that true wisdom (shubham matim) is a gift of grace, not just intellectual effort.
This verse is embedded within the Manvantara characteristic of the Purana, specifically detailing the narrative of the Savarni Manu, where the worship of the Goddess is the central pivot for attaining sovereignty.
The term 'Ardracitta' (wet or melting heart) signifies the concept of 'Karuna' (compassion) that flows spontaneously without cause (ahaituki). The verse suggests that 'Smriti' (remembrance) is the only qualification required for the devotee to access this universal compassion.