Navratri festival is very significant in the Hindu religion. This festival is a celebration of spirituality. During this festival, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. On the second day of Navratri 2024, Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped. Let us know the method of worship on this day, the shubh muhurat and what kind of bhog should be offered to please them.
Importance and form of Maa Brahmacharini
Maa Brahmacharini is named after her ascetic form. Her style is simple and classy. Maa Brahmacharini had done severe penance to attain Lord Shiva, hence she is called the Goddess of penance and sadhana. She holds the akshmala and kamandal in her hand, which symbolize her sadhvi life. This form of her inspires us to have patience, restraint and self-confidence.
Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini brings peace and prosperity
Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini gives the seeker patience and strength. This day is especially auspicious for students and seekers, as the worship of Maa increases knowledge and wisdom. By meditating on Maa Brahmacharini, the seeker gets the strength to endure every difficulty in life.
Worship method of Maa Brahmacharini
On the second day of Navratri, Goddess Maa Brahmacharini is worshipped in the form of Maa Durga. Purify the place of worship with Gangajal and install the idol or picture of Maa Brahmacharini there. After this, offer white flowers, Akshat, Kumkum and incense-lamps to the Maa Durga.
Special Bhog to please Maa Brahmacharini
Maa Brahmacharini is considered to be the goddess of sadhana and penance. To please the Maa Durga, they should offer sugar, honey, and things made of milk on this day. It is considered best to offer Kheer, Mishri, or Panjiri to Maa Brahmacharini.
Benefits and Mantra of Maa Brahmacharini
Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini gives the seeker a sense of restraint and patience in life. By the grace of Maa Durga, a person gets the strength to overcome every crisis and all her desires are fulfilled. Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini is extremely fruitful for those who aspire for advancement in education, career or spiritual practice.
To please Maa Brahmacharini, one should chant the following mantras:
- Meditation Mantra: “Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini rupen sansthita। Namastey Namastey Namastey Namo Namah.”
- Beej Mantra: “Om Devi Brahmacharini Namah”.
By chanting this mantra, the special grace of the Maa Durga is obtained and the seeker gets the strength to face the difficulties in life.
Blessings of Maa Brahmacharini and self-purification of the seeker
According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Durga was born as Parvati in the form of Parvati. On the suggestion of Devarshi Narada, Maa Parvati had done rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Because of this difficult penance of thousands of years, she was called Tapascharini or Brahmacharini. It is believed that Mata Parvati pleased Lord Shiva by undergoing a very difficult penance and fasting for many years.
Path of sadhana
Worshipping Maa Brahmacharini shows the path of sadhana, restraint and patience to the seeker. Worshipping her brings peace and confidence in the mind of the seeker. This second day of Navratri teaches us that just as Maa Brahmacharini did rigorous penance to achieve her goal, we too need determination and restraint to achieve our life goals. By getting the blessings of Maa Brahmacharini, we can become capable of facing every challenge in life.
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