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Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः
yā devī sarva-bhūteṣu śakti-rūpeṇa saṁsthitā namas tasyai namas tasyai namas tasyai namo namaḥ
Meaning
To the Goddess who abides in all beings as power — salutations to her, again and again. In this chapter of the Devi Mahatmya the Goddess appears as every force: hunger, radiance, sleep, mercy, strength.
Why recite it
A complete offering to the Mother as the power in everything; recited in Devi worship and daily gratitude.
Source
Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) 1.59