Within the Shakta tradition, the Devi Bhagavata Purana stands as a primary sacred text that articulates a complete vision of the Divine Mother as the supreme reality. It presents Devi not as a subordinate power, but as Brahman itself—the ultimate, formless ground from which all gods, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, arise as emanations. In this theological framework, creation, preservation, and destruction are all understood as functions of her power, and the many goddesses known in practice—Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Bhuvaneshvari, and others—are gathered into a single, overarching identity as Mahadevi. The Purana thus becomes a central source for understanding her forms, attributes, and cosmic roles, and for integrating devotion, knowledge, and yoga around the axis of the Divine Feminine.

At the same time, the text is not merely speculative; it shapes the living practice of Shaktism. It provides detailed guidance for Devi-upasana, including methods of daily worship, temple ritual, personal devotional observances, and the use of mantras, hymns, and sacred fire offerings directed to various forms of the Goddess. Festivals and vows centered on Devi, such as major celebrations of her victories and manifestations, are given scriptural grounding and ritual structure. Through these prescriptions, the Purana functions as a practical manual for cultivating bhakti toward the Divine Mother and for seeking liberation through her grace.

Equally important is the narrative and mythic dimension of the Devi Bhagavata Purana, which offers authoritative stories of the Goddess’s incarnations, her battles with demonic forces, and her interventions on behalf of devotees. These narratives do more than entertain; they model attitudes of surrender, devotion, and service to the Divine Mother, portraying her as both cosmic sovereign and intimate protector. By depicting all deities and worlds as dependent on her power, the text provides a mythological foundation for the claim that Shakta worship is not sectarian but directed to the very source of all. In this way, the Purana grants doctrinal legitimacy to goddess-centered worship and establishes Shaktism as a fully articulated religious vision, with its own theology, ritual life, and path to liberation grounded in the realization of Devi as the supreme Self.