The epitome of feminine power is Durga. She represents all Shaktis, the merged divine powers of the three highest Goddesses Parvati, the Goddess of strength and bravery, Lakshmi, the deity of riches, and Saraswati, the divinity of wisdom. She is recognised by numerous names, including Rajarajeswari, Kali, Mahishasura Mardhini, etc. She is Adi Parashakti, the supreme Goddess.
The term Durga literally means “The Fort,” while the name itself means “one who is indomitable.” She is also referred to as Durgatinasini, the Goddess who vanquishes afflictions and grief, and has neither a beginning nor an end.
Durga is still regarded as a very holy goddess in our country. She is highly revered in many of our old texts, and the sacred Vedas, when she was first worshipped, were written thousands of years ago.
The Image of Goddess Durga
Even in the manner Goddess Durga is portrayed, the fact that she is an unmatched powerful power is very evident.
She has eight arms and is a very beautiful woman. She often rides a lion, however occasionally she might be seen astride a vicious tiger. She appears radiantly dressed in crimson, which stands for the annihilation of evil and safety from perils and pain.
As befits a warrior goddess, she is holding weapons and other objects in her hands. Her upper hands are holding the conch, which represents the sacred Pranava mantra Om, and the discus, which stands for righteousness. The sword and the bow and arrow are held by the bottom pair of hands, which stand for clear understanding and a strong character, respectively. The club in Durga’s third right hand represents the quality of submission, while the lotus blossom in the third’s equivalent left hand represents the soul’s spiritual enlightenment. The trident in her bottom-most left hand represents the three primary attributes of Rajas, Tamas, and Satva and depicts the Goddess as the remover of suffering from the physical, mental, and spiritual worlds. The holy mother is also bestowing gifts and forgiving with her final right hand.
Mantra for Goddess Durga
Namaha (Om Dum Durga)
It is a modest devotion to the goddess Durga. This mantra refers to her as the one who is strong toward those who are untruthful and compassionate for the righteous.
Advantages of Reciting the Durga Mantra
This is regarded as a chant for heavenly defence. This is a potent song that may be recited out loud as well as internally contemplated. It is said that reciting it faithfully with devotion, humility, and complete confidence in the supreme might of the holy mother will earn the devotees Maa Durga’s enormous benefits. As a result, devotees can be bestowed with intellect, wisdom, well-being, beauty, and wealth. It can also remove all kind of hindrances and challenges pertaining to matters like as health, finances, fortune, and success.
Worship of Goddess Durga
This Goddess is revered in up to nine different incarnations, and all of these Durga Avatars are together referred to as Nava Durga. They are Siddhatri, Mahagauri, Brahmcharini, Katyaini, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Kaalratri, and Shailputri. During the Navaratri festival, when each of these nine forms is worshipped on one of the nine days of the celebrations, Durga is adored with great devotion and tremendous excitement.