The invincible goddess who embodies the divine feminine power to protect and destroy evil
The invincible goddess who embodies the divine feminine power to protect and destroy evil
Mantras that invoke or are currently linked to this swaroop.
ॐ सर्व मङ्गल माङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरी नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥१॥ सृष्टि स्थिति विनाशानां शक्तिभूते सनातनि!। गुणाश्रये गुणमये नारायणि! नमोऽस्तु ते॥२॥ शरणागत दीनार्त परित्राण परायणे!। सर्वस्यार्तिहरे देवि! नारायणि! नमोऽस्तु ते॥३॥
Roots: Rigveda, Shiva Puranaॐ भगमालिनी तारिनी स्वाहा
Roots: Shakti Purana, Devi Mahatmyamॐ भेरुण्दा तत्त्व उत्तमा स्वाहा
Roots: Shiva Purana, Yogini Tantraॐ मात्र देवी आत्म विद्या स्वाहा
Roots: Shiva Purana, Devi Bhagavatamॐ घन महा जगदम्बा स्वाहा
Roots: Rigveda, Devi Mahatmyamॐ विप्रचित्ता रक्त प्रिया स्वाहा
Roots: Shiva Purana, Devi Bhagavatamॐ कुल देवी स्वर्णदेह स्वाहा
Roots: Durga Saptashati, Shakta scriptures|| ॐ ह्रीं योगिनी योगिनी योगेश्वरी योग भयंकर सकल स्थावर जंगम कस्य मुख हृदयम् मामा वासमाकर्षा अक्षर ||
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mediumDevi Bhagavatam
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mediumDevibhagavata Purana
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The invincible goddess who embodies the divine feminine power to protect and destroy evil
Durga is a powerful goddess in Hindu mythology, often depicted as a fierce warrior riding a lion or tiger, with multiple arms wielding various weapons. She is said to have been created by the collective efforts of the gods to slay the buffalo-demon Mahishasura, who had been terrorizing the universe. With her unparalleled strength and courage, Durga defeated the demon and restored balance to the cosmos. She is revered as a symbol of feminine power, strength, and protection, and is often invoked during the annual Navaratri festival to celebrate her victory over evil.
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