The Argala Stotram is an invocation Mantra of the Shri Durga Sapthashati (Chandi path), the Kilaka and Ratri Suktam are the others. Argala means priceless, these three hymns are chanted in order before starting the 700 verses of the Durga Saptha-shati
In the Argala Stotra Rishi Markandeya extols in 27 inspiring couplets the greatness of Devi. She has been described in all aspects and names and at the end of each Sloka, prayer is offered to Devi for material prosperity, physical fitness, fame and victory.
English Translation Ramesh Krishnakumar, Singers: Bombay Sisters

Note
A shloka is a couplet or a verse that consists of two lines. A Purana contains many slokas, The shortest purana is the Markandeya Purana with 900,000 shlokas. The longest is the Skanda Purana, which is 8,100,000 shlokas. An average Purana has between 1.5 to 2 million shlokas.

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