In English
Our ancients have prescribed the worship of , , and during these (nine nights). Durga is the embodiment of all powers. Durga represents the combination of all the powers of body, mind, and soul. symbolizes the destruction of evil with the help of these powers. and are not elsewhere. They reside in every man. When the mind and the senses, instead of following the dictates of conscience, follow wicked qualities, man becomes a slave to evil habits and turns wicked. The main purpose of the celebration of is to annihilate cruelty and wickedness in man and to bring forth the principle of the in pristine form. When man reads, hears, and does wicked things, how can he expect to foster goodness? It is nothing short of (delusion) if he thinks that he is leading a good life. (Divinity) eludes one who is under the influence of .