Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Amme Saranam! I used to recite Devibhujamgam, believed to have written by Adi Sankaracharya. Could anybody send me a idol roopam (picture) of Sri Bhavani? Saranamamme! DevanGroup Owner <para_anuloma wrote: Dear Spiritual friend, Purusant to your further query on the 9 forms of Durga. Iam venturing to post this article. (Brahmacharini the first form of Durga) Puja modology for the same... 1st female half of Lord Shiva - Sati, known as BRAHMA CHARINI. Durga's first appearance is in the form of Brahmachari. Here"Brahma"means meditation That is,the Goddess is the meditator or a practitoner of penance. She is seen here holding a japa mala and a Kamandul (an urn containing holy water) in her left hand. In her previous life,when she is reborn as the daugther of Himalaya, she performed severe penance to have Mahadeva as her husband. The sage Narada advised her to take up Tapas to win Shiva's heart. For undergoing strict meditation she was known Bramahchari or Tapascharini. Ignoring the beating sun and thundershowers, she began a three hundred year meditation living only on wood apple leaves that fall on the forest floor. She furthered her penance making it even stricter by relinquishing food and water for another few hundred years; as she gave up eating leaves she is also referred to as "Aparna". Practising this painstaking contemplation she became weak and thin. Unable to withstand the plight of her daughter, her mother Manoka requested her to give up her resolution. Shocked at the sight of Durga she exclaimed " Uma! Na aar naa".That is why Durga is called "Uma". On the other hand overwhelmed by Durga's devotion and perseverance, all the Gods and sages in the heavens were placated. At last, Grandfather Bramha , pleased with Devi's austerity, made an oracle: "O maiden! No one achieve and endure the penance you have performed to this day. I am captivated by your meditation and devotion. Your wish will be fufilled and you will certainly have Shiva as your husband. You may now return home and rest. Your father will come soon to take you ." This form of Durga gives the devotees everlasting success. Worship of this appearance enriches the faculties of sacrifice, honesty and self-discipline. In times of utter distress, the worship of this form gives sucess and the willpower to come out victorious. Invite the 2nd female half of Lord Shiva - Parvati, known as SHALPUTRI. Goddess Durga's second form is Shalputri. She was reborn after being born in the house of the king of the mountains, Himalaya. In this mold the mother is seen holding a trident in his her right hand and lotus in her left and she is mounted on an ox. In the past life she was daugther of Daksha, the son of Brahma. She was known as Sati then. As the daugther of Daksha she was married to the Gods of Gods, Mahadevan Siva. Daksha once arranged for a ceremony of the holy fire (Yagna) and chose not to invite his daugther and son-in-law. Sati was restless to join the ceremony at her father's house even defied her husband's advice of not attending the Yagna without an invitation. On going uninvited to the ceremony, she felt everyone was giving her the cold shoulder except for her mother, who greeted her with a hug. Her siblings, too, were no exception and were sarcastic in their remarks. The guests who were present at the Yagna were uttering disrespectful comments about her husband. To her surprise, her father Invite the 3rd female half of Lord Shiva - Gowrie, known as CHANGRAGANTA. Invite the 4th female half of Lord Shiva - Rudrani, known as KUSHMANDI. Invite the 5th female half of Lord Shiva - Rati, known as SKANDAMATA. Invite the 6th female half of Lord Shiva - Kali, known as KATYANI. Invite the 7th female half of Lord Shiva - Rohini, known as GANGA. Invite the 8th female half of Lord Shiva - Shakti, known as MAHAGAURI. Invite the 9th female half of Lord Shiva - Indrani, known as SIDDIDATRI. Following are the nine forms in brief :(1) Durga Shailputri (Daughter of Mountain)She is a daughter of Himalaya and first among nine Durgas. In previous birth she was the daughter of Daksha. Her name was Sati - Bhavani. I.e. the wife of Lord Shiva. Once Daksha had organized a big Yagna and did not invite Shiva. But Sati being obstinate, reached there. Thereupon Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati could not tolerate the insult of husband and burnt herself in the fire of Yagna. In other birth she became the daughter of Himalaya in the name of Parvati - Hemvati and got married with Shiva. As per Upnishad she had torn and the egotism of Indra, etc. Devtas. Being ashamed they bowed and prayed that, "In fact, thou are Shakti, we all - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiv are capable by getting Shakti from you."(2)Brahmacharini The second Durga Shakti is Brahamcharini. Brahma that is who observes penance(tapa) and good conduct. Here "Brahma" means "Tapa". The idol of this Goddess is very gorgeous. There is rosary in her right hand and Kamandal in left hand. She is full with merriment. One story is famous about her. In previous birth she was Parvati Hemavati the daughter of Himvan. Once when she was busy in games with her friends. Naradaji came to her and predicted seeing her Palm-lines that, "You will get married with a naked-terrible 'Bhole baba' who was with you in the form of Sati, the daughter of Daksh in previous birth. But now you have to perform penance for him." There upon Parvati told her mother Menaka that she would marry none except Shambhu, otherwise she would remain unmarried. Saying this she went to observe penance . That is why her name is famous as tapacharini - Brahmacharini. From that time her name Uma became familiar. (3)ChandraghantaThe name of third Shakti is Chandraghanta. There is a half-circular moon in her forehead. She is charmful and bright. She is Golden colour. She has three eyes and ten hands holding with ten types of swords - etc. weapons and arrows etc. missiles. She is seated on Lion and ready for going in war to fight. She is unprecedented image of bravery. The frightful sound of her bell terrifies all the villans, demons and danavas.(4)KushmandaName of fourth Durga is Kushmanda. The Shakti creates egg. I.e. Universe by mere laughing .She resides in solar systems. She shines brightly in all the ten directions like Sun. She has eight hands. Seven types of weapons are shining in her seven hands. Rosary is in her right hand. She seems brilliant riding on Lion. She likes the offerings of "Kumhde." Therefore her name "Kushmanda" has become famous.(5) Skanda MataFifth name of Durga is "Skanda Mata". The daughter of Himalaya, after observing penance got married with Shiva. She had a son named "Skanda." Skanda is a leader of the army of Gods. Skanda Mata is a deity of fire. Skanda is seated in her lap. She has three eyes and four hands. She is white and seated on a lotus.(6) KatyayaniSixth Durga is Katyayani. The son of "Kat" as "Katya". Rishi Katyayan born in this "Katya" linege. Katyayan had observed penance with a desire to get paramba as his daughter. As a result she took birth as a daughter of Katyayan. Therefore her name is "Katyayani" . She has three eyes and eight hands. These are eight types of weapons missiles in her seven hands. Her vehicle is Lion. (7)KalratriSeventh Durga is Kalratri. She is black like night. Durga hairs are unlocked. She has put on neckles shining like lightening. She has three eyes which are round like universe. Her eyes are bright. Thousands of flames of fire come out while respiring from nose. She rides on donkey. There is sharp sword in her right hand. Her lower hand is in blessing mood. The burning torch(mashal) is in her left hand and her lower left hand is in fearless style, by which she makes her devotees fearless. Being auspicious she is called "Shubhamkari."(8) Maha GauriThe Eighth Durga is "Maha Gauri." She is as white as a conch, moon and Jasmine. She is of eight years old. Her clothes and ornaments are white and clean. She has three eyes. She rides on bull She has four hands. The above left hand is in "Fearless - Mudra" and lower left hand holds "Trishul." The above right hand has tambourine and lower right hand is in blessing style. She is calm and peaceful and exists in peaceful style. It is said that when the body of Gauri became dirty due to dust and earth while observing penance, Shiva makes it clean with the waters of Gangas. Then her body became bright like lightening. There fore, she is known as "Maha Gauri" .(9) SiddhidatriNinth Durga us Siddhidatri. There are eight Siddhis , they are- Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva & Vashitva. Maha Shakti gives all these Siddhies. It is said in "Devipuran" that the Supreme God Shiv got all these Siddhies by worshipping Maha Shakti. With her gratitude the half body of Shiv has became of Goddess and there fore his name "Ardhanarishvar" has became famous. The Goddess drives on Lion. She has four hands and looks pleased. This form of Durga is worshipped by all Gods, Rishis-Munis, Siddhas, Yogis, Sadhakas and devotees for attaining the best religious asset After raising the 9 flags, lighted diyas are placed in each of the nine prepared plates. This brings all the 9 forms to form Nav-Durga, by placing the plates on the 9 yds of yellow cloth. Ritual is performed by mantras to the procreative energy of the universe called Durga. Then Durga is married to Lord Shiva by placing a 10th plate representing Lord Shiva on the Yellow Cloth. Requests are then made to the Divine couple for the rebirth of the Atman so that he or she can have Divine Parents. This is done by the cutting of the nutmeg which symbolizes the releasing of the egg from Mother Durga then the fertilization of the egg and the "splitting" of the Zygote (Fertilized egg called Hirany Garbha) which is represented by the cutting of the lime in two halves, followed by the breaking of the coconut (dried) which symbolize the birth from the fertilized egg .. This means that the Atman is being born from DURGA a heavenly mother replacing the earthly mother. The puja procedure is concluded by the cutting of the banana flower (a symbolism representing creation of children and the Blessing of the children with worldly prosperity) followed by the bathing of the CUT NUTMEG, THE SPLIT LIME, THE BROKEN COCONUT AND THE CUT BANANA FLOWER with the DURGA DAR which is a mixture of 9 ingredients. THE DURGA DAR CONSISTS OF: 1: MILK............................For the Atman to receive wealth from parents (from the cow- Laxmi) 2: GANGA WATER..........Washing away of all previous Karmas and Sins 3: CANE JUICE................Sweetness and love to be received from divine parents 4: HONEY.............................To receive proper speech and mantras 5: COCONUT WATER.....To receive proper consciousness and divine thoughts from parents 6: TUMERIC (DYE)..........To receive peace of mind from parents 7: NEEM LEAF.................Protection from spirits and diseases 8: YOGURT......................Good nourishment and bliss from parents 9: MUSTARD SEED.........To destroy all obstacles and enemies NOTE: Hindu Rituals are not magic. In fact they are very SCIENTIFIC in the philosophy used to correct our lives from our sins or karmas in the Universe. If a knowledgeable person follows the proper procedure when doing a puja, then the puja is sure to be successful. Please note that Kal Bhairo is not part of any puja ritual, definitely not a part of Durga Puja . Also please do not confuse Kalbhairo with Kalabhairava. Both are different terms and refer to different deities. Yours yogically, Shreeram Balijepalli Purity, Powers, Parabrahmam... Click to join Rajarajeshwari_Kalpataru Start your day with - make it your home page Mail - You care about security. So do we. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 hari om in this very interesting article you wrote of Kalbhairo with Kalabhairava, why does some pandits offer an offering to kalbrairo during durga puja? thanks for you answer in advance rishi --- devan kesav <devan_kesav wrote: > Amme Saranam! > > I used to recite Devibhujamgam, believed to have > written by Adi Sankaracharya. Could anybody send me > a idol roopam (picture) of Sri Bhavani? > > Saranamamme! > Devan > > Group Owner <para_anuloma wrote: > Dear Spiritual friend, > > > Purusant to your further query on the 9 forms of > Durga. Iam venturing to post this article. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > (Brahmacharini the first form of Durga) > > Puja modology for the same... > > 1st female half of Lord Shiva - Sati, known as > BRAHMA CHARINI. > Durga's first appearance is in the form of > Brahmachari. > Here " Brahma " means meditation > That is,the Goddess is the meditator or a > practitoner of penance. > She is seen here holding a japa mala and a Kamandul > (an urn containing holy water) in her left hand. > In her previous life,when she is reborn as the > daugther of Himalaya, she performed severe penance > to have Mahadeva as her husband. > The sage Narada advised her to take up Tapas to win > Shiva's heart. > For undergoing strict meditation she was known > Bramahchari or Tapascharini. > Ignoring the beating sun and thundershowers, she > began a three hundred year meditation living only on > wood apple leaves that fall on the forest floor. > She furthered her penance making it even stricter by > relinquishing food and water for another few hundred > years; as she gave up eating leaves she is also > referred to as " Aparna " . > Practising this painstaking contemplation she became > weak and thin. > Unable to withstand the plight of her daughter, her > mother Manoka requested her to give up her > resolution. > Shocked at the sight of Durga she exclaimed " Uma! > Na aar naa " .That is why Durga is called " Uma " . > On the other hand overwhelmed by Durga's devotion > and perseverance, all the Gods and sages > in the heavens were placated. > At last, Grandfather Bramha , pleased with Devi's > austerity, made an oracle: " O maiden! No one achieve > and endure the penance you have performed to this > day. > I am captivated by your meditation and devotion. > Your wish will be fufilled and you will certainly > have Shiva as your husband. > You may now return home and rest. > Your father will come soon to take you . " > This form of Durga gives the devotees everlasting > success. Worship of this appearance enriches > the faculties of sacrifice, honesty and > self-discipline. > In times of utter distress, the worship of this form > gives sucess and the willpower to come out > victorious. > Invite the 2nd female half of Lord Shiva - Parvati, > known as SHALPUTRI. > Goddess Durga's second form is Shalputri. > She was reborn after being born in the house of the > king of the mountains, Himalaya. > In this mold the mother is seen holding a trident in > his her right hand and lotus in her left and > she is mounted on an ox. > In the past life she was daugther of Daksha, the son > of Brahma. She was known as Sati then. > As the daugther of Daksha she was married to the > Gods of Gods, Mahadevan Siva. > Daksha once arranged for a ceremony of the holy fire > (Yagna) and chose not to invite > his daugther and son-in-law. > Sati was restless to join the ceremony at her > father's house even defied her husband's advice > of not attending the Yagna without an invitation. > On going uninvited to the ceremony, she felt > everyone was giving her the cold shoulder except for > her mother, who greeted her with a hug. Her > siblings, too, were no exception and were sarcastic > in their remarks. > The guests who were present at the Yagna were > uttering disrespectful comments about her husband. > To her surprise, her father > > > > > Invite the 3rd female half of Lord Shiva - Gowrie, > known as CHANGRAGANTA. > > Invite the 4th female half of Lord Shiva - Rudrani, > known as KUSHMANDI. > > Invite the 5th female half of Lord Shiva - Rati, > known as SKANDAMATA. > > Invite the 6th female half of Lord Shiva - Kali, > known as KATYANI. > > Invite the 7th female half of Lord Shiva - Rohini, > known as GANGA. > > > > > Invite the 8th female half of Lord Shiva - Shakti, > known as MAHAGAURI. > > > > > Invite the 9th female half of Lord Shiva - Indrani, > known as SIDDIDATRI. > > > Following are the nine forms in brief : > (1) Durga Shailputri (Daughter of Mountain) > She is a daughter of Himalaya and first among nine > Durgas. In previous birth she was the daughter of > Daksha. Her name was Sati - Bhavani. I.e. the wife > of Lord Shiva. Once Daksha had organized a big Yagna > and did not invite Shiva. But Sati being obstinate, > reached there. Thereupon Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati > could not tolerate the insult of husband and burnt > herself in the fire of Yagna. In other birth she > became the daughter of Himalaya in the name of > Parvati - Hemvati and got married with Shiva. As per > Upnishad she had torn and the egotism of Indra, etc. > Devtas. Being ashamed they bowed and prayed that, > " In fact, thou are Shakti, we all - Brahma, Vishnu > and Shiv are capable by getting Shakti from you. " > (2)Brahmacharini > The second Durga Shakti is Brahamcharini. Brahma > that is who observes penance(tapa) and good conduct. > Here " Brahma " means " Tapa " . The idol of this Goddess > is very gorgeous. There is rosary in her right hand > and Kamandal in left hand. She is full with > merriment. One story is famous about her. In > previous birth she was Parvati Hemavati the daughter > of Himvan. Once when she was busy in games with her > friends. Naradaji came to her and predicted seeing > her Palm-lines that, " You will get married with a > naked-terrible 'Bhole baba' who was with you in the > form of Sati, the daughter of Daksh in previous > birth. But now you have to perform penance for him. " > There upon Parvati told her mother Menaka that she > would marry none except Shambhu, otherwise she would > remain unmarried. Saying this she went to observe > penance . That is why her name is famous as > tapacharini - Brahmacharini. From that time her name > Uma became familiar. > (3)Chandraghanta > The name of third Shakti is Chandraghanta. There is > a half-circular moon in her forehead. She is > charmful and bright. She is Golden colour. She has > three eyes and ten hands holding with ten types of > swords - etc. weapons and arrows etc. missiles. She > is seated on Lion and ready for going in war to > fight. === message truncated === Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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