Chandi Path
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The complete original recitation (Mool Path) of the Durga Saptashati's 13 chapters together with its six limbs (Shadanga) — Kavach, Argala, Keelak, the three Rahasyas, Ratri Suktam, Atharvashirsha, Saptashati Nyasa, and Navarna Vidhi — enclosed by the Navarna Mantra and taking roughly 3.5-4 hours; also called Durga Saptashati Path or Chandi Charitra.
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What are the six limbs (Shadanga) that accompany a full Durga Saptashati recitation, and what is this complete procedure called?
A full recitation of the Saptashati's 13 chapters is accompanied by six limbs — Kavach, Argala, Keelak, and the three Rahasyas — along with Ratri Suktam, Atharvashirsha, Saptashati Nyasa, and Navarna Vidhi, plus Devi Suktam and the Rahasya Path after Chapter 13; this complete procedure is called Chandi Path, Chandi Charitra, or Durga Saptashati Path.
Why does a Samput Path take roughly triple the time and recitation count of the original Chandi Path?
Since each of the 700 verses is bracketed by the Samput mantra, the total recitation count roughly triples to about 2,100 — the original Chandi Path takes about 3.5-4 hours, while a Samput Path takes 6-7 hours for most practitioners or 4-5 hours for experienced ones with proficient pronunciation.
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