The name “Chandi” is derived from the Sanskrit word “chand” which means “tear apart.” The Goddess Chandi is described as “She Who Tears Apart Thought.” She tears apart our thoughts that feed the ego, and thoughts that take us off of our path. Mother Chandi is nirakara, which means “without form.” Her bija mantra embodies the three qualities of Nature: creation, preservation, and transformation. The Chandi Path is her story. It is also called the Durga Saptashati and the Devi Mahatmyam. It describes how she manifests in the lives of her devotees to bring them to the inner sanctuary of true peace and happiness. The Chandi Path is one of the most definitive texts of Divine Mother worship, and on every level, it is a commentary on the evolution of consciousness.