Namaste! Welcome to Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam. The Sanskrit verse in the beginning is the ṣoḍaśī mantra, the most powerful and beneficial Vedic prayer. It invokes the śakti of Goddess Lalithā, Also known as Tripurasundarī, Mahā-Māyā, Durgā, and many other names. Who is Goddess Lalithā? This Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam is Her story. Listen, and you will gain immense spiritual benefit.

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