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NAVRATRI (DAY -2) MAA BRAHMACHARINI
On the second day, devotees pray to Adi Shakti's second avatar - Maa Brahmacharini.
Maa Brahmacharini is the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati. She took birth at Daksha Prajapati's home in this avatar and was a great Sati. She governs Lord Mangal, the provider of all fortunes. She walks barefoot, has two hands, and carries Jap Mala in the right hand and Kamandal in the left. According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Brahmacharini did severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. She spent years on a diet of Bilva leaves, flowers, fruits and leafy vegetables and slept on the floor. She also fasted while staying in open places in scorching summers, harsh winters and stormy rains. Later, she stopped eating and continued her penance without food and water.
Seeing her intense resolve, Lord Brahma gave her a blessing, and she became Lord Shiva's consort. However, when her father disrespected Lord Shiva, Maa Brahmacharini immolated herself by wishing to get a father in her next birth who respects her husband.
By worshipping her, virtues such as penance, renunciation, dispassion and restraint improve inherently. One can also enhance their ethical conduct. Additionally, one can achieve all of their goals by praying to the Goddess.
Maa Brahmacharini's colour is red. It symbolises passion and love. Meanwhile, the flower used to worship her is Jasmine.
Devotees also observe a fast to seek blessings. They offer jasmine flowers, rice, and sandalwood to Maa Brahmacharini in a kalash. The deity is also given abhishek with milk, curd and honey. A special bhog of sugar is also prepared for the Goddess during Navratri.
Day 2 Maa Brahmacharini Puja Mantra, Prathana, Stuti and Stotram:-
1. Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.
© SALONI
Maa Brahmacharini is the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati. She took birth at Daksha Prajapati's home in this avatar and was a great Sati. She governs Lord Mangal, the provider of all fortunes. She walks barefoot, has two hands, and carries Jap Mala in the right hand and Kamandal in the left. According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Brahmacharini did severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. She spent years on a diet of Bilva leaves, flowers, fruits and leafy vegetables and slept on the floor. She also fasted while staying in open places in scorching summers, harsh winters and stormy rains. Later, she stopped eating and continued her penance without food and water.
Seeing her intense resolve, Lord Brahma gave her a blessing, and she became Lord Shiva's consort. However, when her father disrespected Lord Shiva, Maa Brahmacharini immolated herself by wishing to get a father in her next birth who respects her husband.
By worshipping her, virtues such as penance, renunciation, dispassion and restraint improve inherently. One can also enhance their ethical conduct. Additionally, one can achieve all of their goals by praying to the Goddess.
Maa Brahmacharini's colour is red. It symbolises passion and love. Meanwhile, the flower used to worship her is Jasmine.
Devotees also observe a fast to seek blessings. They offer jasmine flowers, rice, and sandalwood to Maa Brahmacharini in a kalash. The deity is also given abhishek with milk, curd and honey. A special bhog of sugar is also prepared for the Goddess during Navratri.
Day 2 Maa Brahmacharini Puja Mantra, Prathana, Stuti and Stotram:-
1. Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.
© SALONI
