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This deck contains the seven verses of Durgā Saptaślokī, selected from Durgā Saptaśatī / Devī Māhātmyam. It does not contain all 700 recitation units or the introductory invocation.

1. Sanskrit Documents: Durgā Saptaślokī
   Base Sanskrit text. Verse numbering 1–7.
2. Sanskrit Documents: full Devī Māhātmyam
   Locations: 1.55–56, 4.17, 11.10, 11.12, 11.24, 11.29, 11.39. Verse numbering can differ between editions.
3. Learn Sanskrit: vowel length and sandhi
   Basis for the pronunciation and joined-form notes.

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