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A History of Indian Literature v3.c35.s8.185

A History of Indian Literature v3.c35.s8.185

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v3.c35.s8.185

Of the hymns that are ascribed to Śaṅkara and dedicated to Devī, a mention should be made of Bhavānyaṣṭaka¹, “Eight Stanzas to (the goddess of the name) Bhavānī”, with the refrain “thou art my shelter, thou alone art my shelter, Bhavānī, and Ānandalaharī², “Wave of Happiness” in 20 Śikhariṇī stanzas deserve to be mentioned here.

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