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@-Reeti-

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Posted: 12 years ago

#71

@Meenu... thanks sweety ... yaa actly the pic which i have shown.. this temple is there since the british phase.. very old Temple.. 😊

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flamingo_aries

@flamingo_aries

Dazzler

Posted: 12 years ago

#72

A very Happy Navratri to all the forum members.

posting here is Vishwambhari Stuti.Its in Gujarti.A very meaningful stuti.Hope u'll all enjoy.😊

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kfgR9quSpJI

Vishvambhari akhil vishwa tani janeta, Vidhya dhari vadanma vasajo vidhata;Door-budhhine door kari sad-buddhi apo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.(O Mother which resides in the whole universe, The one who resides within me in the form of knowledge; Destroy the ignorance that exists, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist).

Bhulo padi bhavarane bhataku Bhavani, Suzhe nahi lagir koi disha javani; Bhaase bhayankar vali man na utapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.( I am lost in this world and alone I search for my path, I cannot reach my destiny;Flames of fear awaken in my mind, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Aa rankne ugarava nathi koi aaro, Janmaand chhu Janani hu grahi bai taro; Naa shu suno tripuswari shishu naa vilapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.(This man does not have a clue how to succeed, I'm an earthling of which you are my only mother;Hear the cries of this child, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Maa karma janma kathni karta vicharu, Aa shrishtima tuj vina nathi koi maru; Kone kahu katthan yog tano balaapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.(I think about my deeds and doings in this birth, And in this world I have no one other than you; Whom I can share my pains with which burn within me, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Hoon kaam, krodh, madh moh thaki chhakelo, Aadambare ati ghano madthi bakelo;dosho thaki dushit na kari maaf paapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.(I'm filled with love, anger, lust and desire, My mouth utters horrible words;Look at my faults and forgive me my sins, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Naa shaashtrana shravan nu paipaan kidhu, naa mantra ke stuti katha nathi kai kidhu; Shradhha dhari nathi karya tav naam jaapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.(I haven't read the scriptures nor have I listened to them being recited ,I haven't sung your hymns or read about your reality; I haven't chanted your name with love at the fullest,

Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Re re Bhavani bahu bhool thayi je mari, Aa zindagi thai mane atishe akaari;Dosho prajaali sagara tava chhaap chhapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavathi Bhava dukha kapo.(Oh Oh Mother I have made so many mistakes, I feel my life is worthless; Take me to the right path before I err again, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Khaali na koi sthal chhe vina aap dharo, Bhrahmandma anu-vanu mahi vaas taro; Shakti na maap ganava agneeta mapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.(There is no such place in which you do not reside, You are omnipotent and omnipresent in the whole universe; There is no way one can understand your everlasting power, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Paape prapanch karva badhi vaate puro, Khoto kharo Bhagwathi pann hoon tamaro; Jadyandhakaar door kari sad-budhhi aapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.( Before I sin again, please tell me, I'm an ignorant child but still I'm yours; Make me realize the mistakes I have made, a glowing light of knowlege in the darkness, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Sheekhe sune Rasik Chandaj ekk chitte, Tena thaki trivividhh taap talek khachite; Vadhe vishesh vali Amba tana prataapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavathi Bhava dukha kapo.(Whoever listens and learns your hymns with dedication and a constant mind,May their fears and worries burn away; One who awakens realises and experiences your love, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Shri sad-guru na charanma rahine ye ju chhu, Raatri dine Bhagwathi tujne namu chhu; Sad-bhakt sevak tana paritaap chaapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavathi Bhava dukha kapo.(I am meditating on you at the feet of my spiritual guider, Day and night I recite your name; Accept me as your true disciple and take me, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

Antar vishe adhik urmi thata Bhavani, Gaun stuti tava bale namine mrugaani; Sansaarna sakal rog samoola kapo, Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo. Maampaahi Om Bhagavati Bhava dukha kapo.(I am so attached to this body O mother, When I sing your hymns I bend and bow down to you; Destroy all the roots of the pains that exist, Surrender O mother in the form of 'aum' destroy all the pains that exist.)

*Anybody plz embed the player as i am unable to do so

Edited by flamingo_aries - 12 years ago

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.Reshama.

@.Reshama.

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Posted: 12 years ago

#73

Happy navratri to all..😊

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dhwani.

@dhwani.

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Posted: 12 years ago

#74

Happy Navratri to all. You guys are just superb thanx for such a beautiful info and the vishwanbari stuti is so divine that its sung after the aarti thanx for sharing that too.

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Vrish

@Vr15h

Stunner

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Posted: 12 years ago

#75

Originally posted by: samana17
Actually my holidays just started n its festive season so I am usually not at home n if I am I m pretty busy. This will go on for a month till diwali so...I m not even getting time to watch tv😭😭
That's why.

Samana

You have 15 days of holiday - meaning whole of Navratri through Dushain and then right up to what we Bongs celebrate as Lakshmi Puja (which is a week after Vijaya Dashami)? Or is it the whole month right upto Diwali? Must be fun, being in Nepal

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mnx12

@mnx12

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Posted: 12 years ago

#76

There are additional references according to which Mahishasura was not as evil as his popular portrayal. He was a one of the greatest devotees of mata Shakt iDurga. Devi is mother of all. She is the power which drives the Universe. When she saw her greatest creation Devas are becoming corrupted by their endless power, she summoned her greatest devotee and gave him power to defeat Devas. Devi wanted to teach devas a lesson and bring them back from verge of fall.She asked Mahishasura that if he worship her in form of Enemy then he will gain the Punya of his thousand life of devotion. Mahishasura agreed and took birth as a demon. He was powerful by devi Durga's power from beginning.But he gained a boon from Brahma that made him invulnerable to men of any species. When devas tried to fight Mahishasura they realized that he alone has the power of all of them. Their powers lost its specialty against him as he withheld power of Devi Durga. Defeated they ran here and there for hundreds of years and understood that they were nothing without their power Shakti. So they met together and put all their specialty and power together. From this power Devi Durga took form (Remember she is Adya Shakti Devas did not created her they just summoned her). Devas worshiped Devi Durga and she promised them to give their heaven back. When Mahishasura saw her he understood that he can never win against her. But he kept his Ashura dharam and fight her with all his power.At the end when he took a Muscular man form Devi caught him with her pash (A magical rope) and pierced his heart with trident. Before dying the Asura worshiped Goddess Durga and Devi granted him a boon that he will be worshiped with her till end of time. So whenever we see Devi durga is being worshiped we also see Mahishasura is standing under her feet pierced by trident at chest.

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Brahmaputra

@Brahmaputra

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Posted: 12 years ago

#77

Lemme share a little about the most auspicious and the oldest temple, in fact the temple which is considered to be the mother temple of all temples, The Mookaambika Temple, Kollur, Karnataka.

It was during 4th Treta yuga of 3rd Manwantara, Mahishaasura troubled the earth. Since till then Devi has not taken any Pratyaksha Bhava he has asked the boon of being killed only by a lady who has no origin and end, as he thought such a thing was impossible. Later Devi Mahalakshmi, the personification of the eternal truth and power, emerged out from the whole universe.

As it was impossible for the earth to bear her power when she keeps her foot over earth, the Trimoortis- Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara- took themselves a for of a divya linga and appeared at a place which is considered to be the Kundalini Shakti point on earth so that the Trimurtis will be able to support the earth through its Kundalini. As Devi Mahalakshmi kept her foot on linga, it has got a crack in golden colour. Later Devi fought Mahishasura and slayed him. And upon being prayed by all, Devi Mahalakshmi offered her permanent presence in the Divya Linga in the form of a self originated Shri Chakra. All devatas including Trimurtis agreed to do her daily poojas also. This divine forest became famous as Ambaavana and Mahaaranya.!

Later a sage by name Kola Rishi, who also was an ardent Shiva devotee reached the place and started worshipping Devi Mahalakshmi. Upon blessed by Shiva, the place became famous as Kolapura (Kolluru in current Kannada)

The Nephew of Mahishasura, Kamhaasura was intelligent enough who started doing Tapas of Devi Mahalakshmi instead of Brahma as he found Brahma's boons less powerful. Devi blessed him with a boon that he will be defeated and killed only by Devi herself, that too only when Kamhaasura himself wishes her to do. The arrogant Asura captured whole world. Nobody could oppose him as he was not ready to wish for his death or defeat by Devi.

But however he couldn't touch Ambaavana and catch Kola Maharshi who was protecting all Devatas, due to the power of Divya Linga having the self-originated Shri Chakra. For that purpose, he started worshipping Lord Shiva. All became afraid again for he had got boons from Shakti and there will be the end of everything if he gets boons from Shiva. All devatas cried for Devi's help. As soon as Lord Shiva appeared to Kamhaasura, Devi Mahalakshmi appeared on his tongue as Vikata Saraswati making Kamhaasura dumb(mooka). He couldnt ask any boon. So Shiva disappeared and he got his speech back. This incident made Kamhaasura famous as Mookasura. Later Devi fought with him. Finally for the Jagad Kalyaana, Ambika removed her Maaya from Mookasura. Then he realised his mistakes and the enourmous amount of sin he did. Completely remorsing on his acts, he asked the Goddes to give mukti to him and give mukti to the world from him. Pleased by this Devi promised him that she will be known by his name and he will be known as her ardent devotee and gave him mukti. By this incident , Devi was known as Mookaambika.

Though this was known to everyone, Ambaavana stayed untouched by humans by the virtue of Indra who wanted no distrubances during daily poojas all devatas did to the Devi. But during 8th cent, Adi Shankaracharya with his inner eye witnessed all devatas including Trimoortis worshipping a Divya Linga in Amba vana. Later pleased by his Tapas, devi Mookaambika appeared to him and blessed the whole mankind that she will be present there in a form that can be seen to everyone. And Shankaracharya installed a four-armed idol of Devi there and temple has been built.

The current idol, seen sitting in padmaasana, with four arms bearing Chakra-Shankha, Abhaya-Varada mudras was installed by Adi Shankara during 8th cent AD. This is the only temple outside which has been visited by maximum number of Keralites. Kollur was a part of Kerala in olden times. Now it is in Karnataka. The tradition of Saraswati Pooja during Navaratri in Kerala might be based on the fact that Devi Mahalakshmi advised her Brahmavidya to devatas here in the temple, where current Sararwati Mandapa can be seen. Also this temple is the only one which does worship of Jagadambika in her original, transcedental form, according to Vaidika Sampradaya of Worship contrary to popular Aagama Sampradaya which prevails everywhere. Still it is believed that all devatas including Trimurtis do worship of Mookambika Devi every midnight and many divine things daily happening in the Temple Garbha Griha confirm this. I do not wish to strech this more stopping here. There are more stories about Devi Mookaambika, which I may share some time later.

NOTE- the stories of Mahishasura and Mookasura I wrote are based on a book I read which claims it is told in Brahmanda Purana and Skanda Purana. As I've not read them, I'm not sure about its validity. Sorry 4 mistakes