Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram - Verse 4

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Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram Spiritual Commentary/Rendering

 

Verse 4

 

Oh Mother, when I see the violence and evil in the world, it sometimes seems

that the forces of negativity are stronger than the forces of good. But I know

that it is not possible for the dark forces to have any kind of ultimate

victory, for You are the very source of invincible strength, valor, and

courage. When You set out to destroy all vestiges of evil activity, Your face

blazes with the fire of highest Truth, and Your body glows with the radiance of

Dharma. You are the infinitely compassionate Mother who forgives all insults

and assaults, whether intended or unintended, but when it is Your innocent

children who are being hurt, Your brilliant fury cannot be contained.

Those who torture cannot be allowed to continue, and You never tolerate evil in

any form.

 

Oh Mother, each soul is given the choice of whether to follow the divine path

of Truth and holiness that You have illuminated, or to deviate from this path

as so many demons have. Please take me by the hand and show me the way to

always be loving and copassionate towards all beings. Let me never show anger

or speak harsh or untrue words to anyone, and let me alwyas meditate on Your

supreme inner beauty. Only if I have Your guidance can I tread steadily on the

path of Truth and righteousness. Mother, there is no power that is greater than

You! I pray to You to bless me so that I will always follow the holy path of

prayer, meditation, compassion, and selfless service to this world.