The Śrī Durgā Saptaślokī, as recited by Durga Mata herself to Bhagavan Shiva, holds immense significance in Sanatan Dharma. Chanting these mantras is said to unlock the full power that is embodied by the Rudra Yaga and Sri Vidya, making it a potent spiritual tool.
Discover the ancient praises of the Śrī Durgā Saptaślokī, a powerful text found within the Markandeya Purana, one of Hinduism's primary scriptures. The hymn celebrates Durga's immense strength and creativity, highlighting her role in creating the universe we live in. The tales of Devi remind us of the eternal truth that righteousness always triumphs over evil. Many recite the Śrī Durgā Saptaślokī during the nine days of Navratri as a way to connect with this powerful tradition and honor the divine feminine energy within.
Please note that this year, Navaratri begins from October 11th to October 19th. This program prepares you to chant; an audio file will be shared, which you can access and chant anytime.
Program Highlights:
Chanting the Śrī Durgā Saptaślokī, a collection of seven powerful ślokas, is believed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Durgā. These ślokas are part of the Devī Māhātmyam (also known as Durgā Saptashatī or Chandi Path), a sacred text that describes the victory of Goddess Durgā over the demon Mahishasura.
These seven ślokas are recited as a condensed version of the 700 verses of the Devī Māhātmyam, for those who are unable to chant the entire text.
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| Day | Time | Title |
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| 07-10-2026 | 06:30-07:30 PM | Recite and understand the true meaning of the powerful verses of Śrī Durgā Saptaślokī. |
| 08-10-2026 | 06:30-07:30 PM | Recite and understand the true meaning of the powerful verses of Śrī Durgā Saptaślokī. |
| 09-10-2026 | 06:30-07:30 PM | Recite and understand the true meaning of the powerful verses of Śrī Durgā Saptaślokī. |
Harshvardhan is a yoga scholar-practitioner and educator based in Mumbai. Rooted in both traditional practice and academic rigor, his mission is to live, teach, and expand the spiritual message of classical yoga.
Harsh holds an M.A. in Yogaśāstra from the prestigious Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute and an M.A. in Sanskrit from Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth. By blending classical philosophy with practical execution, he guides his students toward a state of inner peace.
He is a Member of the Ad-hoc Board of Studies for Yoga at H.S.N.C. University, Mumbai; has co-founded the Yoga Education College with Eddie Stern and Robert Moses and is dedicated to strengthening the collective memory of the purpose, practice, and implementation of Yoga and its various disciplines in an increasingly modernized world.
Beyond his spiritual and academic pursuits, Harsh is an avid open-water swimmer and freediver who constantly seeks opportunities to reconnect with nature by diving in oceans and mountain streams.
Usually, there is no dedicated Q&A session however if there are any doubts about chanting we suggest unmute and ask the expert and follow the instructions for chanting that are briefly explained.
Mr. Jhaveri presents the program and information in a highly organized, clear, and engaging manner, making the sessions easy to follow and interesting throughout.
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