Questions tagged [durga]
Durga (Sanskrit: दुर्गा) is the most popular incarnation of Devi, also known as Mother Adi-Parashakti.
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Brahma Vishnu and Shiva are under the cycle of Birth and Death?
Shrimad Devi Bhagwat Puran, Skand 3, Adhyay 5, page no.123
God Vishnu prayed to Durga: said that I (Vishnu), Brahma, and Shankar are existing by your grace. We have birth (aavirbhaav) and death (...
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Regarding Bhadra Kali
This wikipedia article describes kali as being the God of Time and Death - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali
What do they mean by describing her to be the God of time?
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Which texts contain the following verses regarding the arrival and departure of goddess Durgā during Navarātris on different Vāhanas?
As per this blog , we have the following verses in reference to the Vāhana (vehicle - mount) of goddess Durgā on which she’s said to arrive and depart during the Navarātris.
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शशिसूर्ये गजारूढ़ा...
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Who is Chaturpadh Devi?
Which god/goddess or energy is known as chaturpad devi? Is there any description available or what is her form and qualities? It would be great if anybody could answer it!
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Looking for scriptural reference of Shanta Durga
There is a form of mother Durga by name Shanta Durga which is worshiped almost everywhere in Goa. In fact, many houses name are after mother's name. When we enquire there about it from local people, ...
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Which Goddess is this whose idols were discovered recently in Kashmir?
There was recent news about the accidental discovery of two idols of Devi Durga in Kashmir, one of which has been dated 1200 years old while the other is 1300 years old.
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Which scripture talks about 'Hreem' bija mantra other than Devi bhagvatam? I am talking about Hreem/Devi Pranava/Tantrokt Paranava
In devi bhagvat I saw some description of Devi Pranava Hreem.But those were not sufficient. I want to know the power of Hreem. And what does it can do.
I want to destroy all of my sins of every birth. ...
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Scriptural reference for Navadurga
Navarātri is popularly considered to be 9 days dedicated to the worship of Navadurgā i.e 9 forms of Bhagavatī Durgā. However the Devi-Bhāgavata Purāna, which describes the procedure of Navarātri vrata,...
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Mantra And Its Mechanisms
I have recently gone through a couple of books on mantra, yantra, tantra, and I got to know that all these things are pure science, and not mere superstitions.
My question is, how does a mantra work?
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Where may I find references to Maa Durga's arrival and departure vehicle?
I have heard Maa Durga's arrival and departure vehicle (like horse, elephant, palanquin) depends on the days of the week when the festival starts and ends. And there is a significance of any such ...
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Reason behind fight between Gods in Hinduism [closed]
Why there are many stories where one GOD is fighting with another god, I watch a youtube video where Lord Hanumana is Fighting with Lord SHIVA, also, lord shiva fight with Vishnu. Why a god needs to ...
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Why is Lord Hanuman Ji shown as carrying a flag in front of Goddess Durga?
There is a popular story (shown in this video), according to which Lord Hanuman gained the favor of Goddess Kali by coming for her rescue. Lord Hanuman Ji also became known popularly as LANGAR VEER ...
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Which Hindu scriptures talk about pacifying ill effects of Rahu by worshipping Lord Hanuman or Goddess Durga or Goddess Chinnmasta?
There are many sources available on internet (see this which claim that worshipping Goddess Chinnmasta pleases Rahu, so the ill effects of Rahu are pacified by worshipping her. Many websites (like ...
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Can someone please provide the meaning and source of Durga Mantra Om Dum Durgayei Namaha?
Can someone please provide the meaning and source of Durga Mantra Om Dum Durgayei Namaha? What is the meaning of the beej akshar Dum? Why is the suffix -yei added after Durga?
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When there is an avatar of Goddess Parvati holding Lord Kartikeya called Skandmata, why is there no avatar of Goddess Parvati holding Lord Ganesh?
Goddess Durga's fifth form is called Skandmata, and she holds Lord Kartikeya. However, despite the many stories of Goddess and her love for Lord Ganesh, there is no avatar of her holding Lord Ganesh. ...
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In which manvantara did Devi Durga kill Mahishasura and other demons?
In which manvantara were the demons Mahishasura, Shumbha, Nishumbha and Raktabija killed?
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Which is the mool mantra of Purna Parabrahma Devi Maha Durga?
What is the best mantra to meditate on Parabrahma Maha Durga? Is it Hreem? Note: I am not talking about Ganeshjanani Durga/Consort of Lord Shiva. I want to know about the one who is the parabrahma. If ...
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Is it true that Durga had problems with a demon that only created clones? What is this story?
Someone said that in a YouTube Comments that Devi Durga had problems with a demon that only created clones. I don't know if this is true. What is the story related to it?
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Maya and Lord Shiva
From the lecture of HG Amogh Lila Prabhu
2:49-3:03
Quoting HG:
This tatva(Lord Shiva’s) is unaffected by Maya;it is neither beyond(transcending) Maya,neither is it polluted by Maya,it is pure.
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Who are these creatures/entities - Sahajā, Kulajā, Mālā, Ḍākinī, Śhākinī (From Devī Kavacham: Durgā Saptaśhati)?
The Devī Kavacham (from Durgā Saptaśhati) protects us from Sahajā, Kulajā, Mālā, Ḍākinī, Śhākinī.
सहजा कुलजा माला डाकिनी शाकिनी तथा।
अन्तरिक्षचरा घोरा डाकिन्यश्च महाबलाः ॥ ५०॥
Sahajā Kulajā Mālā ...
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Why are bali/sacrifices of non-Asuric animals & humans so satisfying to Kaali Mata?
The most common sacrifice is the goat and the Buffalo/Mahisha is the second most common. Both are Asuric. Kali maa loves to receive the sacrifice of Asuras of any kind.
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Can some Stuti mantras give siddhis? Do these verses need initiation & Guru Diksha if they start with OM?
Like the famous "Om Jayanti Mangla Kali Bhadra Kali Kapalini" verses.
ॐ जयंती मंगला काली भद्रकाली कपालिनी
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Benefits of devi 'Durga' naam jap with proofs scriptural reference from sāshtras
I want to know the benefits and results of chanting Durgâ name only. Can we chant Durgâ name without guru dikșha?
And, what if I chant it constantly for some years? Can I get siddhi from it? Will my ...
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Is there any Vedic reference of Lord Shiva or Lord Rudra worshipping Maa Siddhidatri to attain Siddhis?
Here is what I found on Wikipedia:
Siddhidhatri is the ninth form of the Goddess Durga or Parvati, the
meaning of her name is as follows: Siddhi means supernatural power or
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Prophecies in Durga Saptashati
There are various prophecies made Mother Durga in 11 chapter of Durga Saptashati (also known as Devi Mahatmya or Chandi path) present in Markandeya Purana. These prophecies are made by Devi after ...
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Which scripture mentions the verse "Sanghe Shakti Kali Yuge" used by RSS?
The verse "Sanghe Shakti Kali Yuge" means " Unity is strength in Kali Yuga". It's mostly used by RSS(which is also known as Sangha) and other Sangh Parivar organizations ...
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Form of Devi attached to Ardhanarishwera form of Shiva
As per this video, Devi Siddhidatri, 9th form of Goddess Durga is attached to Ardhanarishwera form of Shiva. Is it correct? If not, then which form of devi Durga is she? Looking for scriptural ...
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Why do only the mounts of Shiva and Vishnu have actual names (Nandi and Garuda)?
Do the VAhanas of Durga (lion), Ganesha (mouse), and Skanda (peacock) have names of their own, just like Shiva's mount is named "Nandi"?
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Durga Kavach - Please confirm the correct version
I've been asked to read Durga Kavach daily. Until now, I was reading this:
https://www.drikpanchang.com/lyrics/durga-saptashati/patha-vidhi/devi-kavacham/durga-saptashati-devi-kavacham.html
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Is there any verse declaring Maa Parvati or Maa Durga as supreme goddess?
Can anyone provide me the verse which indicates Maa Parvati as supreme Goddess?
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Durga Devi's Weapon that killed Mahishasura?
The Legend of Durga , slaying the demon Mahisha talks about that the gods combined their energies (shakti) into the female form of Durga, a fierce manifestation of the Goddess (Devi). She received all ...
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Does any scripture provide any inner meaning of worshipping Devi Durga to appease Rahu?
In Hindu astrology Rahu represents materialism, mischief, fear, insatisfaction, obsession and confusion/illusion. Rahu is also associated with politicians and occult sciences.
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About Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Kaali Maa
Did anywhere history record that, Kaali maa appeared in front of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa?
Whats the significance of the picture,image we see in net, where Kaali Maa appeared before Paramahamsa.
is it ...
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Do I need initiation to say a beeja/bija mantra? [duplicate]
I wanted to know if I can say the Durga bija mantra “duṃ”
Can I say this mantra while getting the full effects of the mantra without initiation?
“oṃ duṃ durgāyai nama:”
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Argala stotram, shadanga nyasa
I've been chanting durgasaptashati using a format widely prevalent in Kerala. In the Argala stotram shadanga nyasa portion it is given as 'am gam lam ithyadi shadanga nyasa'(अं गं ळं इत्यादि षडङ्ग ...
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How Nava-Durga correspond to NavaGraha?
I have read somewhere that each NavaGraha is presided by a Durga. I want to know which Devi presides over which planet.
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What is the fast timing in navratri?
The time of starting the fast and the time it ends in IST. Like if I ate something on the fasting day after 12 AM then will it be spoilt ?
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How many times and what all we can eat in Navratri?
I want to know that how many times in a day we can eat when we are doing Navratri fast? Some are saying that we can have sattvik any number of times and some are saying two times. Please help me with ...
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What was the symbolism of Ashwatthama's story?
It is well known that Mahabharata can be seen as an allegory for human life.
The characters of Yuddhishthira, Bheema, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva are frequently discussed in this context. Even ...
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Did Krishna or Rama ever worship Narayana/Vishnu?
It seems that incarnations of Lord vishnu always worship Lord shiva. Is it because it is embarrassing to worship themselves?Or because shiva being their kula Daivam? Or Is it because shiva is the same ...
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What are the lyrics of goddess Durga's dhyan mantra?
Can anybody please provide me the full lyrics of durga dhyan mantra (jatajoota samayukta) with meaning. It will be better, if the main shlokas can be provided in Devanagari.
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What is the Secret of Durga Saptashati - Devi mahatmya?
From few months I have been reading/listening 'Durga Kavach' / 'Bhagavati Strota' / 'Siddha Kunjika Strota'. I was aware of that there is a vedic book for Devi. So I decided to explore that too, ie. ...
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What is the Vahana of Goddess Durga as per Devi Bhagavatham? [duplicate]
What is the scripturally correct vAhana of Durga Ma? I have seen Her pictures astride on both the lion and tiger. Please clarify from Devi Bhagavatham. I am equally interested in knowing why tiger is ...
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The yogic or tantric significance of devi mahatmya
What is the yogic or tantric significance of the Durga Saptashati or the devi mahatmya?
Specifically, the devi mahatmya prima facie seems to be about the qualities of devi and her confrontations ...
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Why did Lord Rama pray to Goddess Durga? [duplicate]
Lord Rama is an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Goddess Durga being the external (Maya) potency of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, why did Lord Rama perform a Yagya of Goddess ...
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Which scriptures say that "Durga Devi is ignorant about Spiritual Life"?
As per the question : What is the source of "ārādhanānāṁ sarveṣāṁ viṣṇor ārādhanaṁ param" (of all methods of worship, Viṣṇu worship is the topmost)? His Holiness Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami ...
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What is the position of Durga in Gaudiya Vaishnavism?
What is the position of Durga in Gaudiya Vaishnavism? Is there need to worship her? Can she be worshiped?
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What is implied by the Tribhanga form of God or Goddess?
Lord Sri Krishna is known as 'Tribhanga MurAri', as shown in the enclosed image. As per the Dhyana-Mantra of Goddess Durga, She is also having a Tribhanga form.
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Is "Tamasi" a name of Durga?
Where does this name come from? Is the name being used in an endearing or otherwise positive manner?
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Why called Akala Bodhana
In chapter 10, sloka 12 of Sri Sri Chandi, devi says :
शरत्काले महापूजा क्रियते या च वार्षिकी
meaning that in the sarat (autumn) seaon, my great annual puja is done. So in the very Chandi, Sri Sri ...
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