All Questions
15 questions
3
votes
4
answers
319
views
Any mantra/strota to increase courage and have a warrior like will?
Is there any mantra / strota which make you fearless and give warrior like courage
- 667
2
votes
0
answers
142
views
Benifit of chanting devi suktam individually?
In an article on hindupedia website which talks about strota chintamani it says to chant ya devi sarva bhuteshu smirti rupenaa" 108 times for 40 days to improve memory does same applies to things ...
- 667
8
votes
2
answers
284
views
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 names are after mother's name. When we enquire there about it from local people, ...
- 7,381
8
votes
2
answers
604
views
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?
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
323
views
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.
...
- 1,652
3
votes
1
answer
425
views
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
- 2,533
12
votes
3
answers
4k
views
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 ...
- 331
1
vote
3
answers
839
views
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.
There are many questions ...
- 17.5k
4
votes
0
answers
138
views
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 ...
- 783
3
votes
0
answers
188
views
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 ...
user17294
7
votes
1
answer
233
views
Which text deals with shulini durga?
Looking for main scripture for shulini durga practice. Seems this is a rare form. Please guide
- 727
8
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Reflection of "Yada yada hi dharmasya..." in Durga Saptashati?
Bhagvad Gita is a 701 versed text which is inside Mahabharata. And similarly Durga Saptashati (Sapta =7 and Shat =100) is also 7×100= 700 versed text which is inside Markandeya Purana which is also ...
- 48.7k
15
votes
8
answers
5k
views
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 ...
user4627
8
votes
2
answers
23k
views
Meaning of साम्ब ("Samba") with Sadashiva
In some prays to God Shiva, Like "Shiva Aksharmala", there is prefix "Samba" (in Sanskrit सांब) is mentioned.
It seems the meaning of word "Samba" (सांब) is "attended by ambA" Source: This Link
Now,...
- 3,551
7
votes
1
answer
359
views
What are the Mahavidya deities?
Where did the 10 forms of Durga known as the Mahavidyas originate from?
Why are they lesser known and not worshipped as much as the traditional 'Navadurga'?
- 1,269