BhavAnI nAma Sahasra Stutih [17] CaNdikA

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******* [ 17 ] CaNdikA : The Impetuous valour destroying unholy

forces.

 

Candika or Candi derivations from canda which means anger. The

Mother becomes angry with those who go against

sastramaryada, the injunction of the sacred books. She poses a

threat to the enemies of Devis, celesial beings.

She is thus called Candika.

 

According to Devi Bhagavata Purana, a girl of seven years is called

Candika. This connotes that the Mother is guileless,

pure and power preservative.

 

 

English Translation and Commentary by Jankinath Kaul "Kamal"