Mahamari
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Pestilence or epidemic recognized in texts like the Devi Mahatmya as a severe manifestation of the Goddess, whose retinue forces execute karmic retribution during such periods.
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What is Mahamari, and how does sacrificial ritual relate to it?
Mahamari — pestilence and epidemic — is recognized in texts like the Devi Mahatmya as a severe manifestation of the Goddess; during such periods Her retinue forces execute karmic retribution, and sacrificial rituals are prescribed to pacify these intense energies.
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