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Goddess Durga is the divine Mother or source of existence. She is the embodiment of Truth, Bliss and Consciousness. Goddess Durga is seen in her physical manifestation with eight arms, bestowing blessings and removing fear from her devotees. She has nine main forms: Shailaputri; Bramhacharini; Chandraghanta; Kushmanda; SkandaMata; Kaatyaayani; Kaalaratri; MahaGauri and Sidhidhatri. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Devi-Durga


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Who is Devi Durga?
Mother Durga is none other than the very
manefestation of Adi Shakti. In this
manefestation, she appears seated on the lion and
as such is also known as Singha Vahini. Most
commonly though one will come across pictures of
her seated on a tiger. In this case she is called
Sherawali, and a beautiful epic narration exist
to accompany this Sherawali lila of the divine
Mother. This narration will be provided under the
respective Goddesses name.
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More About Durga Mata
She looks gracious always with sweet smile on Her
lips, Her hands are one thousand in number.
Various weapons are in all Her hands. The
clothing of the three-eyed one are bright and
purified by Fire. She is decorated with ornaments
all of jewels. All the women who are the jewels
are sprung from Her parts and parts of parts and
by the power of Her Maya, all the people of the
world are enchanted.
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Devi Maa Durga is originally described as being a
thousand armed. But for our limited human
understanding later personified with eight arms
wielding various symbols and weapons. These are
  1. Shankh or celestial conch
  2. Chakra Sudarshan
  3. Gada or Mace
  4. Trishul
  5. Sword
  6. Lotus
  7. Bow and Arrow
  8. Fear not Mudra

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Brief About Durga Matas Weapons
  1. Shankh or celestial conch- Representing that
    from which the prana of life and the OMKAR sound
    emanates.
  2. Chakra Sudarshan- The revolving disc of time
    showing that time destroys all things but with
    inner awakening one goes beyond time.
  3. Gada or Mace- A symbol of victory and vairagya
    or control over the senses.
  4. Trishul- The three points represents the past,
    the present and the future. She who is beyond
    Time. The centre spike represents the atma (soul)
    which should ever remain above the past and the
    future, since the past is gone and the future is
    unsure to become real. Therefore live with
    awareness every moment so that you would have
    lived every moment of your life.

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5. Sword- The sword represents the cosmic
intelligence (personified as Lord Ganesh). It
beckons that man must use his knowledge,
sharpening his intellect so that he may cut
asunder the illusion that binds the soul and
prevents him from experiencing true bliss. 6.
Lotus- Represents beauty and prosperity. But
moreover like the lotus plant which is rooted in
the muddy waters, uplifts itself to rise above
those turbulent waters to blossom and spread
fragrance and beauty. So too man must work
steadfastly to rise above his lower nature and
then he will truly blossom in the material,
spiritual and cosmic dimensions.
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7. Bow and Arrow- Likened to the arrow, we must
be steadfast and focussed on our divine aim and
aspiration. Never being deterred from that fixed
target, so that we can realise our divine goal.
6. Fear not Mudra- The Mudra of the raised
hand in the gesture of Fear Not. Devi is saying
remember me again and again and "Fear Not"
success will be yours.
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Nava Durga Avatar of Durga Mata
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