
The “Devi Mahatmya’s” Hymns are considered as Sruti (revealed knowledge) – the same exalted status as the vedas
“Just as the Vedas have no beginning, so is Saptasati (The “Devi Mahatmya”) considered” — Bhuvaneswari samhita Though The “Devi Mahatmya” constitutes chapters 81-93 in