

For Durga Sapta Sloki, Anushtup is the rhythms, which are 32 syllables to the verse. But, all mantras will be named traditionally with a Chandas. 2.Chandas: Rhythm to be followed to chant that Mantra, very important for Veda mantras, not that much important for remaining mantras as they'll have only few letters in them. The Seer is the one who originally realized this knowledge and passed it along to us a meter. For Durga Sapta Sloki, Narayana is the Seer. The one who chanted that mantra and got benefits.

1.Rishi: Believed as the one who got that mantra through divine vision (darshana) for the first time. And each Mantra is recognised by the following – Rishi, Chandas, Devata, Beejam, Shakti, Tatwa and Keelakam. Though each one has its special benefits, Rishyadi Nyasa is famous. For that purpose, there are different methods, called as Anga Nyasa, Kara Nyasa, Rishyadi Nyasa, Hridayadi Nyasa, Panchatatwa Nyasa, Varna Nyasa etc. Durga Sapta Shloki - According to Mantra sastra, Upasaka has to embody himself for the Mantra he is chanting.
