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Navratri Symbolism
Symbolism in the legend of Navratri
We celebrate Navratri owing to the slaying of Mahishasura by the Divine Mother. Mahishasura was born of a demon of Rajo Guna(a quality of immense restlessness and aggression) and a she buffalo possessing Tamo Guna (inertia and lethargy) It was no small wonder for Mahishasura to be possessed by the qualities of Rajo and Tamo Guna, who wreaked havoc in the three worlds.
Mahishasura represents the Jivatma or the individual soul with impurities owing to Rajo and Tamo qualities in one. It is Mother Durga (the Paramatma ) who slays Mahishasura or more aptly the inherent tendencies in the individual soul to merge with the Divine. The death of Mahishasura is symbolic of the ego ultimately giving way for the divine to take over.
Goddess Durga
The Divine Mother is worshipped in three forms owing to the functional aspects of the forms. Goddess Durga is worshipped during the first three days of Navratri. In the process of realising one's true self, the evil tendencies of the mind will have to be destroyed, as the first step. The worship of the Divine Mother, in the form of Goddess Durga represented by a fierce form, simply destroys the inherent evil in an individual
Goddess Lakshmi
A
pure
mind
is
a
pre-requisite
for
attaining
the
ultimate
truth.
The
destruction
of
the
evil
tendencies
in
one,
makes
room
for
a
pure
mind.
The
worship
of
the
Divine
Mother
in
the
form
of
Goddess
Lakshmi,
the
source
of
all
virtues,
renders
a
mind
pure.
She
is
the
abode
of
all
spiritual
wealth
apart
from
the
material.
She
bestows
on
all
those
who
worship
Her
with
purity
of
mind,
susceptible
to
receive
the
knowledge
of
the
highest
truth.
Only
a
pure
mind
which
is
made
subtle
by
steadfast
adherence
of
virtues
is
suitable
for
self
knowledge.
Hence
the
second
three
days
are
dedicated
to
Goddess
Lakshmi
during
the
nine
days
of
Navratri
in
prayer
for
purity
of
mind.
Goddess
Saraswati
Only a pure mind can itself become a tool for the destruction of its own vagaries with the aid of Jnana or knowledge. The Divine Mother in the form of Goddess Saraswati who represents the highest knowledge of Self knowledge, is worshipped for the destruction of the ego. She bestows on one, the knowledge of the self which destroys the delusion of the illusion of one's identity to realise the Supreme truth of oneself.
Vijayadashami
The tenth day of Navratri is celebrated as Vijayadashami or the day of victory owing to one's victory over the evil tendencies for the attainment of a pure mind which is suitable to receive the highest knowledge of the self for self realisation. The three forms of the Divine Mother are signifiant in their own right, eliminating any of them will not result in the realisation of the ultimate goal.
Hence Navratri is considered as a highly suitable period for the pursuit of one's spiritual sadhana for the bliss of one's being.
Let us thus pray to the Divine Mother as Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati keeping in mind the symbolism and make our prayers more meaningful in pursuit of the ultimate.
Jai Matadi!
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