Invoke MAA Durga in NAVRATRI and get rid of bad influence of Planets
N- Nine Avatars of Maa
A- Adishakti
V- Virtuous
R- Resolute
A- Annpurna
T- The Mother of the Universe
R- Radiant
I- IndomitableNavratri means Nine Ratris which are dedicated to Maa Durga. Generally, Bhajan, Kirtan, Jagran, adorning the house, feasting and fasting take precedence over all normal daily activities in these nine days amongst the Hindus. Hindus invoke JAGDAMBA ‘Mother of the Universe’ during these days and take her blessings. She symbolizes a woman in all its forms. She is Adishakti who represents woman’s energy, She is Annpurna- who feeds the universe, She is Virtuous who grants all wishes of devotees. We dedicate Navratris to this Resolute Entity.
She is Trigunatamaka-Mahalaxmi (Goddess of wealth) represents power of wealth and prosperity
Mahasaraswati (Goddess of wisdom) represents power of wisdom
Mahakali (Goddess of valour) represents will power that helps to win over own negativity and wickedness.
The combination of all these is DURGAThere are
four Navratra's in one Samvatsar in India. Navratris in Ashad and Magh months are called secret Navratris. Tantriks perform tantric sadhanas at secret places in these navratris. Chitra Navratris is ‘Vasantic Navratri’ and Ashwin Navratri is ‘Sharadiy Navratri’. Navratri is the time when change in season takes place. According to ayurveda this is the time when body is purified. Extra vaat, pitt and cough in the body is destroyed.
‘Shardiya Navratri’ takes precedence on all the Navaratris that is why they are called annual Navratri's. During these days Mahapooja is organized. It is said, Sharatkale Mahapooja Kriyate ya cha Varshiki’. In ‘Chiatra Navratri’ Ramnavami is celebrated, while in ‘Ashwini navratri’ Shri Durga Navami is celebrated. Goddess’s energy is manifested during these nine days, that is the reason worship of Durga has special significance. ‘NAVSHAKTIBHI SANYUKT NAVRATRATDUCHAYATE’ means a period when nine shaktis combine together into one and become Mahashakti.
The nine shaktis which are invoked during Navratras are-
Shailputri- Worshipping of Shailputri Mata is auspicious for removing the ill effects of Sun and native is blessed with good health.
Brahmcharini- Rahu is in its debilitation these days, to calm down its negative effects of Rahu mahadasha & debilitation, worshipping of Brahmcharini Mata is auspicious.
Chanraghanta- Ketu’s inauspiciousness can be calmed down by worshipping Chandraghanta Mata.
Kushmanda- To calm down the negative effects of Moon, worshipping Kushmada Mata according to the principles of shastra in Navratra is beneficial.
Skandmata- Worshipping of SkandMata reduces the ill effects of Mars.
Katyayani-To calm down the negative influences of Mercury, and get financial progress Maa Katyayni Devi should be worshipped.
Kalratri- To calm down the negative influences of Saturn, Worshipping of Maa kalratri is beneficial.
Mahagauri- To get auspicious results from Jupiter, worshipping Magauri Maa is beneficial.
Siddhidatri- For the auspiciousness from Venus, worshipping of Sidhidatri maa is recommended.
DURGA MAA not only manifests power required to destroy devilish tendencies in all of us, she also manifests vital force of energy required for life.
Lord Rama invoked Durga maa before going to the battle with Ravana in Navratri and got victory of this demonic force on Vijayadashami. Let us worship MAA in all her forms in Navaratri and bless us with her majesty and glory. She is not only a nurturing factor which takes care of all her children like Mother. She is an epitome of Shakti who kills all the demonic forces whether visible or invisible, and thus brings balance & harmony which is required for regulation & mobilization of the universe.
Article by Sanjana Mittal
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