The Devi Bhagavata Purana, also known as Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam, is revered as one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas in Hindu sacred literature and stands as a foundational scripture of Śākta tradition. It is a Purana devoted entirely to the Divine Mother, presenting Devī—under names such as Mahādevī and other forms of the Goddess—as the supreme reality, the ultimate Brahman from whom all creation arises and into whom it finally dissolves. In this vision, the Goddess is not merely one deity among many, but the very source, support, and end of the cosmos, with all gods and worlds understood as expressions of her power, or Śakti. Thus, the text gives a theological framework in which the Divine Feminine is recognized as the highest principle.

Structurally, the Devi Bhagavata Purana is traditionally divided into twelve skandhas, or books, comprising roughly eighteen thousand verses, placing it among the more extensive Purāṇic compositions. Within this large canvas, it weaves together cosmology, mythology, philosophy, and ritual, offering a many-layered portrayal of the Goddess and her universe. The narratives describe her various manifestations and exploits, her interactions with gods and demons, and the cycles of creation and dissolution with Devī at the center. Alongside these stories, the text includes hymns, instructions on worship, and discussions of dharma, devotion, yoga, and liberation, all oriented toward the realization of the Divine Mother.

Theologically and philosophically, the Purana articulates a distinctly Śākta understanding of reality, in which the universe is seen as a manifestation of Shakti, the divine feminine energy. It presents the one nondual Brahman in a feminine, personal aspect and teaches that devotion to the Goddess leads both to worldly welfare and to spiritual freedom. Emphasis is placed on the worship of Devī as the supreme being, the path of bhakti directed toward her, and the ritual and contemplative means by which a devotee may draw near to her presence. In this way, the Devi Bhagavata Purana serves as a central scriptural source for those who seek to understand and honor the Divine Mother as the ultimate ground of existence.