Questions tagged [devi]
Devi is the feminine form of the Divine worshipped as Parvati, Lakshmi, Saraswati and many other forms. Also, known as Shakti.
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Resource for Uma Samhita Tantram
I am looking for the Uma Samhita Tantram. It can be in Sanskrit, Hindi, English, or Telugu.
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Is the ritual of killing an animal as offering to Maa Kali correct?
I personally believe that a mother would never ask someone to kill her own children; moreover she would ask to kill the wrong and the negative things within each individual.
I have been told in my ...
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Who is that Bhuvaneshwari devi as mentioned in Srimad Devi Bhagavatam?
As all shaktas know that the Deity of Devi Bhagavatam is Adya shakti Bhuvaneshwari. But there are some confusions though.
In devi bhagvatam devi Bhuvaneshwari is called as Moolprakriti from whom 5 ...
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How do I pray to Maa Durga?
I really want to pray to maa Durga but I don't have any Guru and any sort of initiation. I can't and don't want to use mantras. I tried searching about naam jap but couldn't find any proper ...
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Forms of Parvati/Durga that depict her riding a wolf
Agni Purana, in 'Describing the Characteristics of An Idol of Devi Parvati' says the following:-
10b-13. (In the worship of the manifest form of the goddess) (the
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Did Lord Rama worship Devi Ambika?
While the story of Rama worshipping Shiva has been subjected to immense controversy in South India for centuries, there has been a similar debate in Bengal (where I have been born and brought up) ...
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Who is Sarasvati's daughter Kotara?
According to this extract from the Uttarakhanda of Padma Purana there is a Goddess named Kotara/Kotaraksi that was worshiped by Aniruddha (Krishna's grandson) during his battle against Banasura. ...
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Can i chant the Ashtottara nama of Maa Lakshmi for better finanacial situation?
my family's financial condition has been quite bad since a very long time(10+ years), we are in huge debts and are in a hand to mouth situation living by just by the grace of god. can i chant the 108 ...
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Madhurya Bhav Towards Goddess : Main Concern Would Be Romantic Feelings?
Reading through this thread and a couple others on here :
Madhurya bhava towards goddesses such as Radha, Parvati, etc.,
So the main concern with the Goddess would be romantic and lustful type ...
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Is Goddess Durga Brahman or Maya? Why is she termed as Brahman in some places and maya in others?
In the Harivamsa For instance, There occurs a stuti of Durga, where She is Praised as Brahman in chapter 3 of The Vishnu Parva, Verse 32.
But In the Same Harivamsa, in another stuti of hers in ...
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About Devi helps Vishnu during any of his avatars
In this chapter of Skanda Purana, Devi said to Bhima, that when Vishnu incarnates, Devi helps him at the time.
Whenever there is decline and decay of Dharma, Hari incarnates and at that time I assist ...
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kula devi/devata of Shree Rama?
Is there any mention of Kula Devi or Devata name of Shree Rama in Srimad Valmiki Ramayana?
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Is the form of Devi complete in herself? Does she need Purusha to become complete?
All Puranas and speeches from different devotees made me super confusing.
I only want to think as Devitatva as Supreme Parabrahman. Are there scriptures which say that Devitatva is supreme? I'm ...
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Who are Siddha Lakshmi and Svapneshwari?
I recently heard about two goddesses called Siddha Lakshmi and Svapneshwari. But, who are these deities? Do any scriptures mention them?
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Who was the Rishi Katyayan who became father of Goddess Katyayini?
In the Nava-Durga the sixth form is of Goddess Katyayini & I have heard that Goddess Durga became the daughter of Rishi Katyayan that is why she was given this name. I want to know who the rishi ...
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Do any Deities, other than the Pancha Mahadevatas, have Swayambhu representations?
The Pancha Mahadevatas are Ganapaty,Shiva,Vishnu,Devi(Ambika) & Surya.
There is a Smarta tradition of worshiping them together in the Panchayatana Puja..In this Puja instead of idols or images of ...
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Full version of this mantra I heard in my dream: "Tarune deveem rasa..."
Today (Tuesday, Sept 5th, 2023), I learned a mantra during a dream. When I woke I remembered only part of that mantra from my dream.
This is all I can remember:
Tarune deveem rasa...
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Are Nataraja, Pancha Bhuta Lingas, Mookambika. and Meenakshi mentioned in any scriptures?
Nataraja, the Panchabuta Lingas, Mookambika, and Meenakshi are some well-known deities in South India.
Do any Hindu scriptures mention them?
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What is the chronological order of events mentioned in Devi Mahtmya/Durga Shaptshati?
Devi Mahatmya or Durga Shaptshati is one of the most important Shakta scriptures. It is present in Markandeya Purana. Basically it tells the story of King Suratha and a Vaishya who go to Medha Rishi ...
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Who are the Gaṇas?
Devi Mahatmya says that gaṇas came out of the Devi and fought for her. (Devi Mahatmya 2.52)
And the deep breaths, which Ambikā fighting in the battle breathed forth, came into real being at once as ...
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Rishi Viswamitra created a new heaven, could not produce food for him and his family?
So i was reading srimad devi bhagavata purana in which its mentioned the story of Trisanku and sage viswamitra. in that story its stated sage viswamitra's family was living in raja Trisanku's kingdom ...
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Mansa Devi & Goddess Tradition Animal Sacrifice
Just wondering is animal sacrifice is clearly written in devotion instructions in religious texts for Mansa Devi ?
They seem to kill many many goats for her :(
Sucks, MansaDevi is one of my faves, I ...
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Is it okay to Chant Devi Durga mantra "OM DUM DURGAYE NAMAH" to aid in sleeping?
Is it appropriate to chant the Durga mantra "Om Dum Durgayei Namaha" to aid in sleeping.
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Nama mantras for Devi Parvati in shaanta swarup without bija aksharashas?
Can someone list down some nana mantras of Devi Parvati which do not contain Bija aksharas,and that which meditate on Mother’s calm forms?
Thank you.
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Is there a mention of Nava-Durga in Vedic scriptures?
The Wikipedia page on Ma Katyayini mentions:
She is first mentioned in the Taittiriya Aranyaka part of the Yajurveda. Skanda Purana mentions her being created out of the spontaneous anger of Gods, ...
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Devi ganga journey
Hey guys I'm looking for information on devi ganga whole journey from her creation in Goloka and breakdown of the journey to earth.
What purana or scriptures will be good. And even better if there is ...
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Worship of multiple Devis/avatars?
Please understand from the outset that I am a Westerner who is very new to the idea of bringing Hindu precepts into my life formally, so anything foolish or ignorant I say should be taken with that in ...
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What is meant Bhagvad Gita 7.23?Isn't god one?
"Men of small intelligence worship the demigods, and their fruits are limited and temporary. Those who worship the demigods go to the planets of the demigods, but My devotees ultimately reach My ...
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Jogani Maa Who Is Chinnmastika?
Am obsessed w/ Chinnmasta Maa so constantly looking up stuffs bout her, and for several months now, been coming across lots of artworks of Gujarati Jogani Maa, Jogni Maa. I’m not from Gujarat so never ...
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What do we know of the lives of Parvati's sisters Ekaparna & Ekapatala?
The Vayu Purana mentions Parvati as having four sisters:
मैनाकचैव दौहित्रो दौहित्री च तथा ह्युमा ।
एकपर्णा तथा चैव तथा या चैकपाटला ॥ ४ ॥
गङ्गा चैव सरिच्छ्रेष्ठा सर्वासां पूर्वजा तथा ।
पूर्वमेव मयो...
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Iconographic attributes of Devi Durga?
I use a translator, I speak Spanish.
Could someone please describe the attributes of the image you sent? Arms, Head, lion horse, the headdress on his head? Who are the ones that show up there? And if ...
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What is the actual name of these mysterious goddesses?
In the Gondwana region of India, which stretches from Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh, I read about few mysterious Goddesses in the tribal area. The tribes make use of the powers acquired by these ...
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Why is Mariamman sometimes depicted as having red skin?
Mariamman is a fertility goddess primarily worshipped in Southern India. My family in Coimbatore lives near one of her temples, and the last time I visited, I noticed that they'd changed the Murti. ...
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Is Mahishasura Mardini Lakshmi or Durga?
Who is the killer of Mahishasura? Is it Durga or Lakshmi? My confusion arises after finding out that Lakshmi killed Mahishsura in the Devi Mahatmaya.
Goddess Mahalakshmi is the presiding Goddess of ...
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What are all the Authentic Tantra Scriptures accepted by the Srikula branch of Shaktism?
Can someone list all the authentic Tantra Scriptures that are accepted by the Srikula Branch of Shaktism?
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Are there any list of Nagardevta/gramdevta of famous Indian cities?
A Nagardevta/Gramadevta is guardian deity of village who is worshipped by people of that Grama(village) and the deity protects the village. I am wondering who are the Nagardevta/gramadevta of famous ...
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Online English version of the Karveer Mahatmyam
Namaste.
Can anyone tell me where can I read the English version of the Karveer Mahatmyam, please?
I can only find a few sources, but they are only in the Marathi language.
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Who are these yoginis?
The yoginis are a group that consistsof 64 goddesses.
Some The Sixty-four Yogini as depicted in the complete Hirapur shrine are:
•Bahurupa
•Tara
•Narmada
•Yamuna
•Shanti
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Is this shloka a misintrepretetion of BG 4:7 or it is present in any sacred text?
I found this shloka while reading a novel.
Yadā yadā hi dharmasya glanirbhavati suvrata | Abhyutthānamadharmasya
tadā prakrtṛsambhavaḥ ||
This shloka is very similar to BG 4:7. Is this shloka a ...
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Who killed Banasura - Lord Krishna or Devi?
There seems to be some confusion between different accounts of the Banasura fight - some state that Krishna killed him while others mention that he let him live when Shiva interceded on the demon's ...
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How were Chanda and Munda born?
Chanda and Munda were asuras who were killed by Kali. This is alluded to in many hymns and prayers to Devi, such as in the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram and the Lalita Sahasranamam.
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Which king was blessed by Aadi Shakti with a daughter?
A long time back, I read a story of Devi Adi Shakti giving a boon to a King, saying that he would get a daughter. Maybe I read it in Devi Mahatmya or some other text, my memory has gone leaky.
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Full text of the 'Sri Mahalakshmi Dhyanam & Stotram'
I recently came across a piece of paper in my parents' home that is entitled 'Sri Mahalaxmi Dhyanamum Stotramum'. (It is written in English)
The first line is:
'sahasratala padmasta karnikaa ...
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what is the difference between Adi Shakti and Adi Parashakti?
Are Adi Shakti and Adi Para-Shakti synonyms or there's some difference between them as per Shaiva sects and Shakta sects?
if so, what is the difference?
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How many avatars of Adi Shakti are mentioned in Mahabharata?
I know Durga, Kalaratri and Bhadrakali are mentioned in Mahabharata and they are the avatars of Adi Shakti.
But, are others avatars of Adi Shakti mentioned in the Mahabharata?
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On which day goddess Parvati was born?
It is said that Devi Annapurna was born on Akshaya Tritiya.
Was Devi Parvati born on Akshay tritiya?
When was goddess Parvati born?
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Any sloka/strota to improve my skills?
I want to be an actor but my acting skills aren't that great is there any sloka/strota/prayer which can help me with it
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Tamasic and sattvic roopas of Devi Durga
In temples around Udupi and Mangalore, there are many Durga Parameshwari temples in which Goddess Durga is portrayed in different forms and types.
Forms include :
Mahisha Mardini (killing the bull - ...
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Can I worship Chinnamasta?
I am very fascinated towards Maa chinnamasta!
But after searching about her,I found out that she is the most terrible deity to invoke without a Guru
I came across a mantra on youtube 'Chinnamasta ...
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How many Devi Sahasranamas are there in scriptures?
How many Sahasranamas dedicated to Devi are there in scriptures?
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