*OUR DEVI OF THE WEEK* Sri Chakreshwari Sharika Devi

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The Divine Mother Chakreshwari Sharika has all along been the 'Ishta

Devi' of the royal dynasties that ruled over Kashmir. She is also

one of the popular Goddess worship by the Jains. For the Jains, She

is the dedicated attendant deity of lord Ädi Näth

(Rishabhadev). She

is also called by another name i.e. Apratichakrä.

 

The Bhawani Sahasra Nama was composed in praise of Devi Bhawani's

one thousand pious names. Bhavani Sahasranama is a Samvada,

comprising of questions put forth by Nandiji and the answers given by

Maha Deva, the Lord. The word 'Rishi' used in the text suggests that

it is a revealed book. The Vedas say in the "Vag - Ambhrani" sookta

that it is the Mother's grace that makes a person into a Rishi, who

reveals the truths to the world. It is the Mother again that carves a

heroic personality out of a simpleton besides giving birth to a great

scientist.

 

Sharika Devi Temple is situated in Srinagar, west of the city is the

hill of Hari Parbat.

 

 

May the Mother bless us all. Victory to Jagad Amba Sharika!