ब्रह्मचारिणी हैं बुद्धि और विद्या की देवी :
Maa Brahmacharini is the second manifestation of Maa Durga who is worshippied on the second day of Navratri. Here word “Brahm” refers to “Tapa”. So Brahmcharini means Tapa Charini – The one who perform Tapa or penance. It is Said that the “Vedas”, “Tatva” & “Tapa” are synonyms of word “Brahm”. The form of Brahmacharini is tremendously effulgent and extremely majestic.
Maa Brahmacharini - The Second Manifestation of Maa Durga
She holds a rosary in her right hand and Kamandalu in her left. SHE personifies love and loyalty. Mata Bhramacharni is store-house of knowledge and wisdom. Rudraksha is HER most adorned ornament. When she was incarnated as the daughter of Himalaya, then influenced by the instructions of Devrishi Narada, she practiced very hard penances in order to obtain Lord Shiva as her divine consort. Due to her unearthly penances she was termed as Brahmacharini. She spent one thousand years, only on fruits and beet-roots. One hundred years she spent only by eating leafy vegetables. For a sufficient perfiod of time observing complete fast she suffered tormenting of nature like torrential rains and scorching sun and biting cold, under the open sky. After such a difficult routine she lived only on dry Bilva pattaras (leaves) fallen on the ground for three thousand years. She kept her engrossed for twenty-four hours in worshiping Lord Shiva. After that she gave up eating even these dry leaves. For several thousand years she went on without any food and water. Because she gave up eating dry Bilva leaves so she was known to be Aparna as one of her epithets.
After the hardship of penance for several thousand years her body became extremely lean and thin. She was reduced to skeleton only. Her penance, sharpened as it was, caused great disturbance in all the three worlds. The whole universe was shaken. The Gods, the Rishis, the Siddhas, the Munis all eulogized her penance as an unprecedented virtuous action. Ultimately Lord Brahma through an oracle addressed her and said to her in a very pleasant manner-O Goddess, so far nobody has ever practiced such an austere penance. Only you could have done it. This wonderful deed is being praised in all the four quarters. Your desire would be fulfilled. You will decidedly get Lord Shiva as your divine consort. Now stop your penance and go home. Your father would be shortly coming to take you back.
Brahmacharini Durga is capable of providing unending benefits. By worshiping her the person inculcates penancing, renouncing, dispassion, ethical conduct and restraint in himself. Even in the most critical periods of struggle the mind remains unshaken and he does not deviate from the path of duty. By the grace of mother Brahmacharini he gets success and victory always and everywhere. On the second day of Navratri Durga Pooja it is the Brahmacharini aspect of mother Goddess Durga that is worshipped. This way the mind of the striver moving upward is established in Swadhisthana Chakra. The Yogi, who makes his mind stay in this Chakra gets the devotion and blessings of the Goddess.
ॐ नमो भगवती ब्रह्मचारणी सर्वजग मोहिनी,
सर्वकार्य करनी,
मम निकट संकट हरणी,
मम मनोरथ पूर्णी,
मम चिंता निवारानी,
ॐ भगवती ब्रह्मचारणी नमो स्वाहा!
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3rd Day : Maa Chandraghanta
पिण्डज प्रवरारुढ़ा चण्डकोपास्त्र कैर्युता |
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चंद्र घंष्टेति विश्रुता ||
Pindaj Pravaraarudha Chandkopastra Kairyutaa
Prasaadam Tanute Mahyam Chandram Ghanshteti Vishruta.
Navratra ke tisre din Mata Chandraghanta ki pooja-vandna is mantra dwara ki jatia hi
Maa Durga ki 9 shaktiyo ki tisri swaroopa Bhagvati Chandraghanta ki pooja Navratra ke tisre din ki jati hai. Mata ke mathe par ghante aakar ka ardhchandra hai, jis karan inhe Chandraghanta kaha jata hai. Inka roop param shantidayak aur kalyankari hai. Mata ka sharir swarn ke saman ujjaval hai. Inka vahan Singh hai aur inked as hath hain jo ki vibhinn prakar ke astra-shastra se sushobhit rahte hain. Singh par savar Maa Chandraghanta ka roop yuddha ke liye uddhat dikhata hai aur unke ghante ki prachand dhvani se asur aur rakshas bhaybhit karte hain. Bhagvati Chandraghanta ki upasana karne se upasak aadhyatmik aur aatmik shakti prapt karta hai aur jo shraddhalu is din shraddha evam bhakti purvak Durga Saptsati ka path karta hai, wah sansar me yash, kirti evam samman ko prapt karta hai. Mata Chandraghanta ki pooja-archana bhakto ko sabhi janmo ke kashto aur paapo se mukt kar islok aur parlok me kalian pradan karti hai aur Bhagvati apne dono hatho se sadhko ko chirayu, such sampda aur rogo se mukt hone ka vardan deti hai. Manushya ko nirantar Mata Chandraghanta ke pavitra vigrah ko dhyam me rakhte huye sadhna ki or agrasar hone ka prayas karna chahiye aur is din mahilaon ko ghar me bulakar aadar samman purvak unhe bhojan karana chahiye aur kalash ya mandir ki ghanti unhe bhent swaroop pradan karna chahiye. Isase bhakt par sada Bhagvati ki kripa drishti bani rahti hai.
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4th day : Maa Kushmanda
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च ।
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे
Mata Kushmanda is the fourth aspect among Navadurga, nine Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navratra. Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day (Chaturthi or Chavithi) of Navaratri pooja. The word Kushmanda represents the cosmic egg which created the Universe. Goddess Kushmanda created the Universe with the cosmic egg when even the time was not there. Mother Goddess Kushmanda has a glowing face and her body shines in golden complexion. Kushmanda has eight arms, hence also named as Ashtabhuji. In her four arms, she carries weapons like bow, arrow, discus and mace. In other three hands, she holds a lotus, a rosary and a kamandal. In remaining hand, she carries a jar of nectar which gives health and long life to her devotees. Vehicle of Goddess Kushmanda is a lion. Rosery represents her power to bless her devotees with Ashtasiddhi (8 types of studies or wisdom sources) and Navanidhi (9 types of wealth).
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5th Day : Maa Skandamata
सिंहासना गता नित्यं पद्माश्रि तकरद्वया |
शुभदास्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी ||
Singhasana Gata Nityam Padmashri Takaradwaya
Shubhdaastu Sada Devi Skandmata Yashasvinee.
Navratra ke panchave din Maa Skandmata ki pooja is mantra dwara ki jani chahiye.
Samast ichchhao kop urn karnewali aur Aadishakti Durga ki panchavi swaroopa Bhagvati Skandmata ki pooja Navratra ke panchve din ki jati hai. Bhagvan Skand ki mata hone ke karan Shri Durga ke is swaroop ko Skandmata kaha jata hai. Mata ke vigrah me Bhagvan Skand baal roop me inke god me baithe huye hain. Mata ki char bhujayen hain, jinem dahine taraf ki upar wali se Shri Skand ko pakdi huyi hain. Inka varn purntah shubh hai aur ye kamal ke aasan par viraajmaan rahti hain, jis karan mata ko Padmasana Devi bhi kaha jata hai. Aasthavan bhakto me manyata hai ki yadi koi shraddha aur bhakti purvak Maa Skandmata ki pooja karta hai to uski sari manokamnayen purn ho jati hai aur use is mrityulok me param shanti ka anubhav hone lagta hai. Mata ki kripa se uske liye moksh ked war svayamev sulabh ho jata hai. Pauranik kathanusar Bhagvati Skandmata hi Parvatraj Himalaya ki putri Parvati hai. Mahadev ki patni hone ke karan Maheshwar aur apne gaur varn ke karan Gauri ke naam se bhi mata ka poojan kiya jata hai. Mata ko apne putra se adhik sneh hai, jis karan unhe inke putra Skand ke naam se hi pukara jata hai.
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6th Day : Maa Katyayni
चंद्र हासोज्ज वलकरा शार्दू लवर वाहना |
कात्यायनी शुभं दद्या देवी दानव घातिनि ||
Chandra Haasojja Walakara Shaardu Lavar Vahana
Katyaayanee Shubham Dadya Devi Daanav Ghatini.
Navratra ke chhathe din is mantra se Mata Katyayani ki pooja vandana karna chahiye.
Navratri ke chhathe din Aadishakti Maa Durga ki shashtham roop aur asuro tatha dushto ka nash karnewali Bhagvati Katyayani ki pooja ki jati hai. Markandaye Puran ke anusar jab Rakshasraaj Mahishasur ka atyachar badh gaya, tab devtaao ke karya siddh karne ke liye Devi Maa ne Maharshi Katyaan ke tapasya se prasann hokar unke ghar putrid roop me janm liya. Chunki Maharshi Katyan ne sarvpratham apne putri roopi chaturbhuji devi ka poojan kiya, jis karan mata ka naam Katyayani pada. Manyata hai ki yadi koi shraddha bhav se Navratri ke chhathe din Mata Katyayani ki pooja aradhna karta hai to use Aagya Chakra ki prapti hoti hai. Wah bhulok me rahte huye bhi alaukik tez se yukt hota hai aur uske sare rog, shok, santaap, bhay hamesha ke liye vinasht ho jate hain. Manyata hai ki Bhagvan Shri Krishna ko pati roop me prapt karne ke liye Rukmini ne inki aradhna kit hi, jis karan Maa Katyayani ko man ki shakti kaha gaya hai.
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7th day : Maa Kalratri
एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता ।
लम्बोष्टी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलाभ्यक्तशरीरिणी ॥ वामपादोल्लसल्लोहलताकण्टकभूषणा ।
वर्धनमूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रिर्भयङ्करी ॥
Maa Kalaratri is the seventh Shakti of Maa Durga. The seventh day of Navratri pooja is dedicated to Durga Kalratri. This is the most violent form of Godess Durga. Kalaratri is the one of the fiercest forms of Durga and her appearance itself evokes fear. This form of Goddess is believed to be the destroyer of all demon entities.
Kalaratri means the One who is “the Death of Kaal”. Here Kaal is dedicated as time & death. Kalaratri is the one who destroys ignorance and removes darkness. This form primarily depicts that life also has dark side – the violent Mother Nature and creates havoc and removes all dirt. She is also known as Shubhankari.In this form Goddess Kalratri killed Raktabeej. Raktabeej was a demon who could multiply from every drop of his blood which fell on the ground. The Goddess Kaalratri killed him by licking the blood before it could reach the ground and hence conquered him. She endows her devotees with calm and courage.
The complexion of Maa Kalaratri is like dark night with bountiful hair and has four hands. The left two hands holds a cleaver and a torch, and the right two are in the mudras of “giving” and “protecting”. She has necklace is so shining like thunder. She has three eyes which emanate rays like lightning. Flames appear through her nostrils when she inhales or exhales air. Her mount is donkey. Blue,Red, White color should be used to wear on this day.
Appearance of Maa Kalratri is very dangerous. But she always gives good fruits. So devoters should not get afraid of her. Her worship on 7th day of Navratri has very much importavnce to yogies & sadhak. Yogis & sadhaks penance on Shahtra Chakra on this day. For the worshipers on this day door opens of every siddhi in universe.
in universe.
Just by remembering Maa ghost ran away. If any negative effect is arising due to a planets than by worshiping on this day bad effects vanishes. Any type of fear goes away. Subhankari Mata always give ‘Subh’ good fruits. True faith restraint & concentration is necessary for worship.
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8th day : Maa MahaGauri
श्वेते वृषे समारुढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः ।
महागौरी शुभं दघान्महादेवप्रमोददा ॥
सदा सुख और शांति देती हैं महागौरी-
Maa Durga is worshiped as Maa Mahagauri on eighth Navratri. Mahagauri is the eight form of Goddess Shakti. Her color is white. Whiteners is shown by shell, moon etc. Mahagauri means one clean and bright like a ray of lightning.
Maa MahaGauri Pooja on Ashtami in Navratri Festival
Maa MahaGauri Pooja on Ashtami in Navratri Festival
This is the form of Goddess Parvati when she did penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. It is believed that due to the intense Tapas performed by her without moving caused soil and dust to collect on her body. Lord Shiva cleaned her with water from Ganga that’s why she get whiteners as shine & got the name as Maha Gauri.Purity is depicted in this form of Durga.
The Goddess is in the form of eight-year old child with complexion as fair as a conch, moon and jasmine. Her clothes and ornaments are white and pure. She has three eyes and four arms. Her right upper hand is in the pose of allaying fear and right lower hand holds a trident in it. The left upper hand holds a tambourine and the lower one is in the pose of blessing. All sins of devotees are washed away due to her worship. Her power is unfailing and instantly fruitful.
The eighth day of Navratri Pooja has much importance. Durga Ashtami Puja is held in many parts of India. If human worship after fast he/she gets fruits immediately. In front of Portrait of Goddess Mother as in front of Parvati Mata in Lord Shiva temple one can worship Maa MahaGauri. She appeared in the form of Maa Ambaji, Maa Kalika, Maa Bahucharaji etc.
She stays in devotes heart & gives best fruits if we worship any farm. Wearing Red,Saffron,Yellow,White,Pink color would be auspicious for the devotees on this day. Maa Mahagauri can be seen in a temple at Kankhal near pilgrim center Haridwar, India
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9th Day : Maa Siddhdaatri
सिद्ध गन्धर्व यज्ञद्यैर सुरैर मरैरपि |
सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धि दायिनी ||\
Siddh Gandharv Yagyadhair Surair Marairapi
Sevyamana Sada Bhooyaat Siddhida Siddhi Dayanee.
Navratra ke antim din Mata Siddhidatri ki aradhana is mantra se karna chahiye.
Navratra ke antim din Devi Durga ki navi shakti aur bhakto ko sab prakar ki siddhiya pradan karne wali Maa Siddhidatri ki pooja ka vidhan hai. Markandeya Puran ke anusar Mata Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Eeshitva aur Vashitva ye aath prakar ki siddhiya pradan karnewali hain, jis karan inka naam Siddhdatri pada. Apne laukik roop me Maa Siddhdatri char bhujaon wali hain. Inka vahan Singh hai. Ye Kamal ke pushp par aasin hain. Aasthavan bhakto ki manyata hai ki is din shastriya vidhi-vidhan aur purn nishta ke sath mata ki upasana karne par upasak ko sabhi prakar ki siddhiya prapti hoti hai. Devi Puran ke anusar Bhagvan Shiv ne inki kirpa se hi in siddhiyo kop rapt kiya tha aur unki anukampa se hi Bhagvan Shiv ka aadha sharir devi ka hua tha, jis karan Bholenath Ardhnarishwar naam se vikhyat huye.
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