Brahmacharini : 2nd day of Navratri

 Brahmacharini : 2nd day of Navratri 

Maa Brahmacharini is the second aspect of the Navadurga forms of Mahadevi and is worshipped on the second day of Navaratri.

Maa Parvati, in her unmarried and ascetic form, is known as Brahmacharini, a testament to her unparalleled devotion and unwavering commitment to Lord Shiva.

Maa Brahmacharini Devi was born to the Lord of the Mountains, King Himaya and his wife Queen Menavati. As she was the daughter of the mountain (Parvat) god, she was called Parvati. From her childhood, she heard many tales of Lord Shiva from Sage Narada. Being thus influenced, she was determined to attain the Lord as her consort. Thus, she left her home and strictly penanced to get Lord Shiva as her husband. In reality, Goddess Parvati was the reincarnation of Lord Shiva’s first wife, Sati.

Brahmacharini, means a devoted female student who lives in an Ashrama with her Guru along with other students. If, I break the word 'Brahmacharini', then I can simplified the meaning in details; here, Brahma signifies ‘tapasya’ or ‘penance’, charini means ‘female follower or devotee’. So, Brahmacharini means ‘one who undertakes penance’. And, Maa Brahmacharini signifies love, loyalty, wisdom, and knowledge. 

The goddess Brahmacharini wears white clothes, holds a japa mala (rosary) in her right hand and Kamandal, a water utensil in her left hand. Today, white colour is dedicated to Maa Brahamcharini and people are advised to offer Mogra or Jasmine flowers to the Goddess. 

Brahmacharini — Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana): Brahmacharini embodies the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and righteousness. This form corresponds to the sacral chakra, located just below the navel, which governs creativity and emotional well-being.

Hope, you all are celebrating Navaratri in full swing... wish you all Shubho Navaratri.



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