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Hinduism: Gods, Scriptures and Paths
Encountering the Goddess
A Translation of the Devī-Māhātmya and a Study of Its Interpretation
A translation of the Devi Mahatmya, the central scripture of Goddess worship, together with a study of how the text has been recited, commented on and used in ritual. Essential for understanding Shakta tradition.
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