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Om, salutation be to Brahmani, the goddess dwelling in the 

 plantain tree. Om, Devi Durga, welcome, come near us. In the 

 Brahma form distribute peace to all. Om, salutations be to 

 you. 



Om, salutation be to Kalika, the goddess dwelling in the Arum 

 plant. Om, good-natured in the war of Mahisha demon, you be- 

 came arum plant. Om, the beloved of Hara, come hither for my 

 blessing. 



Om, salutation be to Durga, the goddess, dwelling in the turmeric 

 plant. Om, Haridra, you are Hara incarnate. Om, good-natured 

 you are Uma. incarnate. For the destruction of my ill-luck, do re- 

 ceive my puja and be propitiated. 



Om, salutation be to Kartiki, the goddess, dwelling in the Sesva- 

 nia plant. Om, during the destruction of Sumbha and Nisumbha, 



