In the rich tradition of Sanatan tradition, Goddess Puja is such a law, in which we respect and worship mother power. The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skanda Mata, in which Kartikeya with six faces is sitting on her lap. Skanda Karthikeya has a name and the goddess created her only to protect the world. This form of Goddess directly means the role of mother in life.
Role of mother: symbol of protection and inspiration
A mother gives birth to her child, takes care and then prepares her to deal with every challenge in life. Until the child is ready for this, the mother power itself protects it in every way. The idol of the goddess shows that he has placed the child in his lap, who is the commander of the gods (or is going to go ahead), it is a living symbol of the fact that the achievements of the child come in it because of his mother. No matter how high the child is, it is in the lap in front of the mother.
Lalita Devi: Spiritual form of Skandamata
This form of Goddess Skandmata has been called in spirituality as Lalita Devi. This goddess is also known as Tripurasundari or Shodashi, there is a divine power that is a unique confluence of beauty, strength and knowledge. Being one of the ten Mahavidyas, she is also an integral part of Tridevi (Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati) and is considered to be the original goddess of Sri Vidya Tantra. His form is seen as a 16 -year -old girl, which is equipped with four arms, in which she is seated on lotus wearing noose, Ankush, sugarcane bow and flower arrows.
This goddess, who sometimes ride a swan or sometimes a parrot, is a symbol of purity, conscience and spiritual awakening. The worship of Lalita Devi not only attains material pleasures, but also shows the path of spiritual liberation. The mythology of Goddess Lalita is described in texts like Brahmand Purana, Kalika Purana and Devi Mahatmya. According to the Kalika Purana, she sits on two arms, Gaur Varna and Raktim on lotus, and holds the same place in the Southmori Shaktas.
Spiritual importance: source of energy and liberation
In the Goddess Mahatmya, her story is conquering the demonic powers, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. A demon named Tripurasura conquered three worlds, against which Goddess Lalita was subtle and fought within Shiva. She became the power of the arrows from which Shiva killed Tripura. That is why Shiva is called Sadashiv Tripurari and Devi called Tripurasundari.
This story shows the journey of enlightenment from ignorance, where the gentle form of Goddess also becomes the carrier of destructive power. It is described in Lalitopakhyana that she creates a leela of the creation in the form of Ardhangini of Shiva. It is clear from these stories that Lalita Devi is the basic power of the origin, rearing and destruction of the universe. The importance of Lalita Devi is infinite.
She resides in pure consciousness and remains in the inner place in the form of Kundalini energy. With his awakening through spiritual practice, the seeker experiences infinite energy, which provides freedom from mental peace, spiritual progress and obstacles. In the Tantra-mantra tradition, he is called “Shiva”, which is a symbol of unity with Shiva. His worship leads to four efforts, religion, meaning, work and salvation. Devotees get worldly happiness, prosperity, literary excellence and courage.
Lalita Devi represents gentle goddesses like Bhuvaneshwari and Matangi, who teaches morality and virtue. By his grace, one gets freedom from the cycle of birth and death and all the siddhis are attained. In today’s era, where tension prevails, their practice communicates love and devotion in the heart, which makes life blissful.
Pooja Vidhi and Worship: Simplicity and Dedication
Worship of Goddess Lalita is simple, Upang Lalita Panchami (Ashadh Shukla Panchami), third day of Gupta Navratri and Lalita Jayanti (Magh Purnima) are special days of her worship. Devi’s main worship is based on Lalita Sahasranama, in which 1000 names of Goddess are recited, such as “Ambika”, “Tripurasundari” and “Rambha”. This lesson provides mental peace and success. Rare mantra “ॐ Shri Maha Tripura Sundari Mahamantraya Namah” or Shodashi Mantra ” Choose a quiet place for practice, laying red clothes, apply tilak with sandalwood-kumkum. Offer arghya with milk, honey, rose water. Chanting in Brahma Muhurta is obtained soon. Do fruits and donate in the fast.
Dedication and purity is necessary in worship. Regular practice gives wealth, opulence, enjoyment and salvation. The worship of Goddess Lalita fills life with divine energy. His stories inspire, importance gives life direction, and worship opens the door to liberation. Devotees get happiness, prosperity and enlightenment by their grace.
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