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Om Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive sarvartha sadhike l
Sharanye trayambake Gauri Narayani namostute ll
Sharanye trayambake Gauri Narayani namostute ll
Meaning: O Mother ! You are the personification of all that is auspicious, You are the benevolent form of Lord Shiva, You bestow Divine energy and help people achieve Righteousness, wealth, fulfill desires and Liberation, You are worthy of being surrendered to. Three eyes adorn You. O Narayani Devi, I pay obeisance to You !
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu, Shakti Rupena Sanstita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Which means:
Prostrations unto Thee, O Devi (Ma)
who dwells in all beings in the form of Shakti (Energy)...
Every year during the lunar month of Ashwin or Kartik (September-October), Hindus observe ten days of ceremonies, rituals, fasts and feasts in honor of the supreme mother goddess. It begins with the fast of "Navaratri", and ends with the festivities of "Dusshera" and "Vijayadashami."
Goddess Durga is the mother of the universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world. Since time immemorial she has been worshipped as the supreme power of the Supreme Being and has been mentioned in many scriptures - Yajur Veda, Vajasaneyi Samhita and Taittareya Brahman.
The word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort, or a place which is difficult to overrun. Another meaning of "Durga" is "Durgatinashini," which literally translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings." Thus, Hindus believe that goddess Durga protects her devotees from the evils of the world and at the same time removes their miseries.
There are many incarnations of Durga: Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani, Ambika, Lalita, Gauri, Kandalini, Java, Rajeswari, et al. Durga incarnated as the united power of all divine beings, who offered her the required physical attributes and weapons to kill the demon "Mahishasur". Her nine appellations are Skandamata, Kushmanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani, Chandraghanta and Siddhidatri.
Durga is depicted as having eight or ten hands. These represent eight quadrants or ten directions in Hinduism. This suggests that she protects the devotees from all directions.
| 108 NAMES MAA NAVDURGA WITH MEANING Names Meanings Sati One who got burned alive Saadhvi The Sanguine Bhavaprita One who is loved by the universe Bhavaani The abode of the universe Bhavamochani The absolver of the universe Aarya Goddess Durga The Invincible Jaya The Victorious Aadya The Initial reality Trinetra One who has three-eyes Shooldharini One who holds a monodent Pinaakadharini One who holds the trident of Shiva Chitra The Picturesque Chandaghanta One who has mighty bells Mahatapa With severe penance Manah Mind Buddhi Intelligence Ahankaara One with Pride Chittarupa One who is in thought-state Chita Death-bed Chiti The thinking mind Sarvamantramayi One who possess all the instruments of thought Satta One who is above all Satyanandasvarupini Form of Eternal bliss Ananta One who is Infinite or beyond measure Bhaavini The Beautiful Woman Bhaavya Represents Future Bhavya With Magnificence Abhavya Improper or fear-causing Sadagati Always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation) Shaambhavi Consort of Shambhu Devamata Mother Goddess Chinta Tension Ratnapriya Adorned or loved by jewels Sarvavidya Knowledgeable Dakshakanya Daughter of Daksha Dakshayajavinaashini Interrupter of the sacrifice of Daksha Aparna One who doesnt eat even leaves while fasting Anekavarna One who has many complexions Paatala Red in color Paatalavati Wearing red-color attire Pattaambaraparidhaana Wearing a dress made of leather Kalamanjiiraranjini Wearing a musical anklet Ameyaa One who is beyond measure Vikrama Violent Krrooraa Brutal (on demons) Sundari The Gorgeous Sursundari Extremely Beautiful Vandurga Goddess of forests Maatangi Goddess of Matanga Matangamunipujita Worshipped by Sage Matanga Braahmi Power of God Brahma Maaheshvari Power of Lord Mahesha (Shiva) Aeindri Power of God Indra Kaumaari The adolescent Vaishnavi The invincible Chaamunda Slayer of Chanda and Munda(demons) Vaarahi One who rides on Varaah Lakshmi Goddess of Wealth Purushaakriti One who takes the form of a man Vimalauttkarshini One who provides joy Gyaana Full of Knowledge Kriya One who is in action Nitya The eternal one Buddhida The bestower of wisdom Bahula One who is in various forms Bahulaprema One who is loved by all Sarvavahanavahana One who rides all vehicles NishumbhaShumbhaHanani Slayer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha MahishasuraMardini Slayer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura MadhuKaitabhaHantri Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha ChandaMundaVinashini Destroyer of the ferocious asuras Chanda and Munda Sarvasuravinasha Destroyer of all demons Sarvadaanavaghaatini Possessing the power to kill all the demons Sarvashaastramayi One who is deft in all theories Satya The truth Sarvaastradhaarini Possessor of all the missile weapons Anekashastrahasta Possessor of many hand weapons AnekastraDhaarini Possessor of many missile weapons Komaari The beautiful adolescent Ekakanya The girl child Kaishori The adolescent Yuvati The Woman Yati Ascetic, one who renounces the world Apraudha One who never gets old Praudha One who is old Vriddhamaata The old mother (loosely) Balaprada The bestower of strength Mahodari One who has huge belly which stores the universe Muktakesha One who has open tresses Ghorarupa Having a fierce outlook Mahaabala Having immense strength Agnijwaala One who is poignant like fire Raudramukhi One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra Kaalaratri Goddess who is black like night Tapasvini one who is engaged in penance Narayani The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma) Bhadrakaali Fierce form of Kali Vishnumaya Spell of Lord Vishnu Jalodari Abode of the ethereal universe Shivadooti Ambassador of Lord Shiva Karaali The Violent Ananta The Infinite Parameshvari The Ultimate Goddess Katyayani One who is worshipped by sage Katyanan Savitri Daughter of the Sun God Savitr Pratyaksha One who is real Brahmavaadini One who is present everywhere |
Shiv Shakti
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
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