HAPPY DIWALI 😊🙏🏻

Deepavali/Diwali – Lighting the Fire Within:

Deepavali/Diwali is celebrated for various cultural reasons but historically, it is called Naraka Chaturdashi because Narakasura, a very cruel king, was killed by Krishna. Because of that, this celebration happened in such a big way. The celebration is auspicious in so many different ways. On this day, it is said that if someone needs money, Lakshmi will come in. If someone wants health, Shakti will come in. If someone wants education, Saraswati will come in. These are all dialectical ways of expressing that it will lead to wellbeing.

From Darkness To Light: An Ancient Vedic Prayer To Illumine Our Lives!

May each person enkindle that inner flame of awareness by looking deeply within to our original nature of boundless self-illumination and bliss!
Deepavali as a festival of lights is connected to the most ancient symbolism of India, the movement from darkness to light as the essence of our lives. In this regard, there is a famous Vedic prayer in sanskrit :

“Asato ma sad gamaya,
Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya,
Mrtyor ma amritam gamaya.”

“Lead us from non-being to being,
Lead us from darkness to light,
Lead us from death to immortality. “

This famous Upanishadic chant precedes the special verses that teach Aham Brahmasmi, or “I am Brahman”, expressing the unity of the individual soul with the supreme universal reality – one of the most profound statements of spiritual realisation in the history of the world. Let us try to understand it.

Non-being or asat is that which in not enduring, which is transient and ultimately momentary. Sat is that which is enduring, the timeless and immutable. We all aspire for what is lasting and are unsatisfied with what is temporary and comes to an end.

Tamas is darkness, not in the outer sense, but in the inner sense, a lack of knowledge of our true nature as jyoti, the light of infinite consciousness. Tamas is the shadow of avidya, ignorance of our true self arising.

Mrityu is not mere physical death but an awareness trapped in mortality, focused on what is ephemeral, holds no light and leads to sorrow. Unreality, darkness and death are aspects of the same outer experience of life. Reality, light and immortality are the higher truth of our inner being that we have forgotten and must strive to return to.

The ultimate goal of life is to move across the ocean of darkness or samsara to the eternal light of truth. This cannot be achieved by mere emotion or belief, or by reason or ideas, because these are part of the darkness and ignorance of the mind. The journey from darkness to light is a movement beyond the dualistic mind to a higher unitary awareness that transcends all concepts.

Honouring The Inner Light :

Many traditions honour the divine as light and celebrate festivals of light.Yet, few truly understand the universal light of consciousness. Most identify the light of truth with a particular name, form, person or belief. This reduction of universal truth to a particular phenomenon is another kind of darkness.

Yoga and Vedanta define ignorance or avidya as that which binds us to the outer world of illusion, by confusing being and non-being, the eternal and the transient, along the same lines as this Vedic prayer. It is mistaking our true self-nature as pure consciousness with our outer ego identity as body and mind.

Our Inner Agni Or Immortal Flame
Our true immortality is not as a mere physical body or separate person. What is born must die. What has a beginning must have an end. Yet, there abides within us an enduring flame of awareness that has witnessed our entire lives from a place before birth and beyond death. That inner flame is the Vedic agni, the deathless light of consciousness that resides in the hearts of all creatures.

Removing tamas or darkness requires purification of the mind, particularly of our attachment to the idea of physical reality. Our true nature is the radiance of consciousness that has many lives, many bodies, and innumerable experiences in uncountable realms – which is ultimately the supreme light behind all creatures, all minds and all worlds, the inner sun of Brahman.

That which is mortal can never become immortal. That which is immortal can never become mortal. There can be no change of nature. But we can move from our outer mortal nature to our inner immortal nature, which requires a radical shift of perception, a turning within, a transformative change of vision.

The atman, our true self, is the inner light and energy that links us with the entire universe. We reach it through developing our buddhi or higher intelligence, cultivating a discernment between being and non-being, light and darkness, the eternal and the transient.

May each person enkindle that inner flame of awareness by looking deeply within to our original nature of boundless self-illumination and bliss!

Deepavali/Diwali is the Festival of Lights. On Diwali, you will see every town, city and village is lit up with thousands of lamps everywhere. But the celebration is not just about lighting lamps outside – an inner light has to come. Light means clarity. Without clarity, every other quality that you possess will only become a detriment, not a gift, because confidence without clarity is a disaster. And today, too much action in the world is performed without clarity.

May that infinite light arise within you on Deepavali!

HAPPY DIWALI AND HAPPY GUJARATI HINDU VEDIC NAV VARSH (NEW YEAR) 😊🙏🏻

Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Sri Rama to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. This follows immediately after Rama’s great victory over Ravana and his recovery of his beloved wife Sita. As such, Rama’s return indicates the triumph of light over darkness and dharma over adharma. It marks the establishment of Rama Rajya, the rule of dharma that allows the flowering of our highest human and spiritual potentials.

Rama Rajya as the rule of dharma is not the imposition of rigid codes or social engineering but an awakening of our inner connection to the cosmic reality both within and around us.
In this battle between light and darkness, we must awaken Hanuman within us, the inner magic of a higher motivation, a new energy, zeal and seeking of transcendence, as it necessitates that we leap beyond our boundaries born of ignorance and fear. We may physically reside in restricted time and space locations but our inner being stands far beyond them and need not be circumscribed by their boundaries. We can awaken an inner transformative power if our dedication is to the highest excellence.

Ram Rajya is the universal order of cosmic intelligence that we can enter into whenever we look beyond our personal limitations to the light of consciousness that is the basis of all existence.

Diwali sustains the promise of an enlightened humanity, which we should dedicate our lives to help manifest. This is not a matter of mere material prosperity, science and technology, but an understanding of our true nature as cosmic beings, centers of boundless light and awareness.

This Diwali let us Pause, Ponder, Circumspect. Maybe we can rediscover what we are as a Nation & Slay our inner Demons & Celebrate Truth, Hope & Justice.

Diwali is the occasion to let go of all past misunderstandings & come together in a spirit of Celebration.

May Diwali take us from the darkness of spiritual ignorance to the light of Self-realization and universal consciousness.

Obliteration of Darkness is the nature of light. May the light arise in your life, to light you up and all that you touch on this festival of lights. A Dazzling Diwali to you.

Wishing you an abundance of goodness in life, Richness of soul, Peace in the mind, Happiness in your heart, Joy & Laughter on your face & May it all reflect in the sparkle of your eyes. May you have a Splendid Festival Season & an equally Fantastic New Year.

Diwali Puja (Lakshmi Puja) and Ashta Lakshmi Homam

Diwali Puja (Lakshmi Puja) : Mother Goddess Lakshmi and her 7 truly amazing facts :

The mother source of Wealth, Goddess Lakshmi is one the most powerful and the ultimate almighty of abundance for luck and prosperity in life. She is known to be the wife of Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. She is full of divine quality and traits that can influence one’s life to be on the perfect path to mental and financial stability.

Lakshmi Puja :

Lakshmi according to the Indian mythology is a gracefully dressed woman, who uses an owl as her vehicle and prevail luck and monetary stability in one’s life to the core. Apart from these well-known facts that Goddess Lakshmi brings for you, there are something which you might not have heard before, below mentioned are seven most interesting particulars which will definitely be something you have not come across yet.

1. There are in total 108 names of Goddess Lakshmi known in the Hindu Mythology as and is considered by the Indian Vedic astrology till date. It is also believed that there are eight different forms of Lakshmi which represent the different type of wealth in the Hindu culture.

2. In places like Bengal and the nearby regions, Lakshmi is worshipped along with The Alakshmi on the night of Deepawali which is considered extremely auspicious by the communities.

3. Along with the Lotus flower, sandalwood, vermilion, fruits, nuts, betel leaves and dishes made from rice, coconuts and jaggery are used in performing hear ritual worship and are extremely propitious to greet the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi in her place.

4. The four arms of the goddess represent 4 directions in space and symbolize her presence everywhere in the surroundings. The hands represent justice, actual wishes, wealth, and freedom.

5. In the state of Uttarakhand, there is no blowing of Shankha or conch after performing the Deepawali Puja and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. This happens because shankha is also taken from seas and oceans which are considered to be an almighty too.

6. There is special consideration of not using Tulsi plant in the Deepawali Puja or celebration anywhere because Tulsi is Lakshmi’s husband Vishnu’s wife in one reincarnated life and hence cannot become a part of any celebration where Lakshmi is worshipped.

7. Lakshmi is gifted with six auspicious and divine qualities and she is the also the source of strength to her husband Vishnu. It is believed that even after being Lakshmi in one life, Lakshmi took incarnation as his consort when he was born as Rama and Krishna.

Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi is extremely auspicious and a vita; part of Deepawali celebration. It is always the right way that should be followed in the Lakshmi Pooja done on the day of Deepawali. Let Goddess Lakshmi invoke her blessings on you and your family in the most decent ways. Participate in the Deepawali celebration and MahaLakshmi Yagna at Cyberastro and ensure overall prosperity in your life.

Ashta Lakshmi Homam Gives Abundance Of Wealth, Fortune & Prosperity :

The ritual is aimed at achieving eight material forms of wealth namely money, education, courage, success, food, luck, progeny and vigour. Therefore, the homa dedicated to the eight forms of Mahalakshmi bestows wealth in plenitude, prosperity, wisdom and fortune. It also grants predominance, success, promotions in work and superiority in life. The individuality of each of the forms is unique in itself with special attributes to bless the worshipper with all they want in life. By glorifying her, one can even get the blessings of Lord Vishnu, her consort. The goddess appeared during the churning of primordial milky ocean by the gods and demons. She immediately took refuge in Lord Vishnu and preferred to dwell in his chest and hence the lord came to be known as Srinivas (abode of goddess of wealth).

Significance Of Ashta Lakshmi Homam :

The eight aspects of the goddess are invoked as they are the chief deities of this sacred ritual for accumulating wealth, eliminating debts, solving financial troubles and gaining financial stability. One can perform the yagna for solving all financial problems and also recovery of dues.

Benefits:-

Provides relief from financial woes as it blesses you with abundance and self-sufficiency.

Goddess Santhanalakshmi Showers one with healthy progeny and Vidyalakshmi grants wisdom to you and dear ones.

Guards against evil powers that threaten you business and professional career

Helps in attaining wealth & success so that you can lead a glorious life forever.

Get the blessings of eight forms of Mahalakshmi for all round progress and sustenance

LORD RAMA AND DEEPAVALI/DIWALI ❤️

• LORD RAMA or RAJA(king) RAMCHANDRA:

Rama, the perfect avatar (incarnation) of the Supreme Protector, Vishnu, is an all-time favorite among Hindu deities. The most popular symbol of chivalry and virtue, Rama–in the words of Swami Vivekananda–is “the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, and above all, the ideal king.”

As the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Rama is said to have taken birth on earth to annihilate the evil forces of the age.

He is widely believed to be an actual historical figure–a “tribal hero of ancient India”–whose exploits form the great Hindu epic of Ramayana (The Romance of Rama), written by the ancient Sanskrit poet Valmiki.

Hindus believe that Rama lived in the Treta Yug–one of the four great epochs. But according to historians, Rama was not particularly deified until the 11th century CE. Tulsidas’ outstanding retelling of the Sanskrit epic into the popuular vernacular as the Ramcharitmanas greatly enhanced the popularity of Rama as a Hindu god, and gave rise to various devotional groups.

Shri Rama revealing a lesser known fact, when he returned to Ayodhya (Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas)

Valmiki Ramayana

• DIWALI or DEEPAVALI:

Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dewali, Deepawali or the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated on the 15th day of Kartika (October/November) in the Hindu Calender. Diwali celebrations can last for about five days.

Diwali is called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated to honor Lord Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana.

May Goddess Lakshmi removes all obstacles & showers you all with bounties, benign, blessings. May happiness & peace surround with your eternal love & strength.

Jay Shree Ram 👏🏻🙏🏻

Shubh Dhanteras 😊🙏🏻

Dhanteras the festival of gold, so to speak, is celebrated on the 13th day of the Krishn Paksh of the Kartik month. Dhanvantari, who is the teacher of all physicians & founder of Ayurveda, is worshiped on Dhanteras. Dhanteras has become associated with wealth, more than with health.

May Mother Goddess Mahalakshmi bless every one with all kind of wealth & prosperity on this special occasion of Dhanteras

May this Dhanteras light up new dreams, Fresh hopes, undiscovered avenues, different perspectives, Everything bright and beautiful, with pleasant surprises and moments.

Happy Vijayadashmi/Dussera 😊🙏🏻

Vijayadashami is the celebration of the victorious. Victory over others can lead to subjugation and tyranny. It is only in being victorious, in becoming above one’s own limitations, the magnificent nature of life is revealed.

In the spirit of Vijayadashmi, let knowledge, health, peace, prosperity and compassion be the goods that win over evils.

No evil can last Forever, there’s goodness in the world which always puts the evil to rest.

Navratri, culminating with Dussehra, is a cultural festival of great importance and significance for all. It is a festival that is all about the goddess. In Karnataka, Dussehra is about Chamundi, in Bengal it is about Durga. Like this, it is about various goddesses in different places, but essentially it is about the feminine goddess or the feminine divinity.

#दशहरा is a Sanskrit word that means the triumph over 10 bad qualities of man:

अहंकार – Ego

अमानवता – Cruelty

अन्याय – Injustice

काम वासना – Lust

क्रोध – Anger

लोभ – Greed

मद – Arrogance

मत्सर – Jealousy

मोह – Attachment

स्वार्थ – Selfishness.

Dussehra – The tenth day of celebration

Navratri is replete with symbolism about vanquishing evil and wanton nature, and about having reverence for all aspects of life and even for the things and objects that contribute to our wellbeing. The nine days of Navratri are classified as per the three basic qualities of tamas, rajas and sattva. The first three days are tamas, where the goddess is fierce, like Durga and Kali. The next three days are Lakshmi related – gentle but materially oriented goddesses. The last three days are dedicated to Saraswati, which is sattva. It is related to knowledge and enlightenment.

Vijayadashami – The Day of Victory :

Investing in these three will make your life in a certain way. If you invest in tamas, you will be powerful in one way. If you invest in rajas, you will be powerful in a different way. If you invest in sattva, you will be powerful in a completely different way. But if you go beyond all this, it is no longer about power, it is about liberation. After Navratri, the tenth and final day is Vijayadashami – that means you have conquered all these three qualities. You did not give into any of them, you saw through every one of them. You participated in every one of them, but you did not invest in any one of them. You won over them. That is Vijayadashami, the day of victory. This brings home the message of how being in reverence and gratitude towards everything that matters in our lives leads to success and victory.

Dussehra – Devotion and Reverence :

It is my wish and my blessings that all of you should celebrate Dussehra with total involvement, joy and love.

Of the many things that we are in touch with, of the many things that contribute in making and creating our lives, the most important devices that we employ in making a success of our lives are our own body and mind. Being in reverence towards the very earth that you walk upon, towards the air that you breathe, the water that you drink, the food that you eat, the people that you come in touch with and everything else that you use, including your body and mind, will lead us to a different possibility as to how we can live. Being in a state of reverence and devotion towards all these aspects is a way of ensuring success in every endeavor that we partake in.

Wishing you all a very Happy Dussera/Vijayadashmi 😊🙏🏻

DESIGNATION OF WOMAN IN VEDAS AND MANUSMRITI

WOMAN IS DESIGNATED AS:

ADITI, because she is not dependent (Nirukta, 4/22)

AGHNYA, for she is not to be hurt (Yajur Veda, 8/43)

BRHATI, for she is large hearted (Yajur Veda, 11/64)

CHANDRA, because she is happy (Yajur Veda 8/43)

DEVAKAMA, since she is pious (Atharvar Veda 14/1/47)

DEVI, since she is divine (Atharvar Veda 14/1/45, Yajur Veda 4/23)

DHRUVA, for she is firm (Yajur Veda 11/64)a

HAVYA, because she is worthy of invocation (Yajur Veda 8/43)

IDA, for she is worshippable (Yajur Veda 8/43)

JYOTA, because she is illuminating, bright (Yajur Veda 8/43)

KAMYA, because she is lovable (Yajur Veda 8/43)

KSHAMA, for she is intolerant/patient (Atharvar Veda 12/1/29)

MAHI, since she is great (Yajur Veda 8/43)

MENA, because she deserves respect (Nirukta 3/21/2)

NARI, for she is not inimical to anyone (Atharvar Veda 14/1/59)

PURANDHIH, for she is munificent, liberal (Yajur Veda 22/22)

RATNA, because she is lovely (Yajur Veda 8/43)

RTAVARI, RTACHIT, for she is the presenter/forester of truth (Rig Veda 2/41/18)

SANJAYA, since she is victorious (Rig Veda 10/159/3)

SARASVATI, since she is scholarly (Yajur Veda 20/84)

SIMHI, since she is courageous (Yajur Veda 5/12)

SIVA, for she benevolent (Atharvar Veda 14/1/64)

SIVATAMA, since she is the noblest (Rig Veda 10/85/37)

STRI, since she is modest (Rig Veda 8/33/9, Nirukta 3/21/2)

SUBHAGA, because she is fortunate (Yajur Veda 8/43)

SUBHDHA, for she is knowledgeable (Atharvar Veda 14/2.75)

SUMANGALI, since she is auspicious (Atharvar Veda 14/2/26)

SUSHEVA, for she is pleasant (Atharvar Veda 14/2/26)

SUVARCHA, since she is splendid (Atharvar Veda 14/4/47)

SUYAMA, since she is self disciplined (Atharvar Veda, 14/2/18)

SYONA, for she is noble (Atharvar Veda 14/2/27)

VIRINI, since she is mother of brave sons (Rig Veda 10/86/9, 10)

VISHRUTA, since she is learned (Yajur Veda 8/43)

YASHASVATI, for she is glorious (Rig Veda 1.79.1)

YOSHA, because she is intermingled with man, she is not separate (Nirukta 3/15/1)

MANUSMRITI AND WOMEN :

1) WOMEN MUST BE WORSHIPPED OR HONOURED (MS. 3.55-56)

2) DAUGHTER IS EQUAL TO SON (9.130)

3) MAN MUST CONSIDER WIFE AS HIS OWN BODY (4.184)

4) LET HER (WOMAN) CHOOSE HUSBAND FOR HERSELF (9.90)

5) WHERE THE FAMILY RELATIONS LIVE IN GRIEF, THE FAMILY SOON WHOLLY PERISHES (3.57)

6) MANUSMRITI (8.275) SAYS THAT ONE WHO DEFAMES HIS WIFE SHALL PAY ONE HUNDRED PANAS (AS PUNISHMENT)

7) MANUSMRITI (9.28) SAYS THAT OFFSPRING, RELIGIOUS RITES, FAITHFUL SERVICE, HAPPINESS & HEAVENLY BLISS DEPENDS UPON WIFE ALONE.

8) MANUSMRITI (5.155) WHICH SAYS THAT NO SACRIFICE, NO VOW, NO FAST MUST BE PERFORMED KEEPING WOMEN’S APART.

9) MANUSMRITI (9.95) COMMAND HUSBAND TO SUPPORT THE WIFE.

THE STATURE OF WOMEN IN #HINDUISM :

Hinduism splits the primordial divine energies into Shiva & Shakti. Nothing can exist without the existence of these opposing yet complementary forces.

ADITI – 1st Mother, Goddess of Space, Infinity and Timelessness. A protective Goddess who helps u overcome obstacles.

AGNEYA – Daughter of the Fire God Agni & guardian of the South East direction.

AMMAVARUA – The Godess who laid the Egg form which Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva & Lord Vishnu hatched.

ARANYANI – Goddess of the Forest & the Creatures that live there.

BANKA MUNDI – Goddess of the Hunt & Fertility.

CHHAYA – Goddess of the Shadows & Consort of Surya, the Hindu Sun God.

DURGA – A Fierce, Demon fighting Goddess who sits upon a Lion. Her name means one who alleviates suffering.

GAYATRI – Personification of Gayatri Mantra.

JYESTHA – Goddess of Misfortune. She is the opposing force to her sister Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth & Abundance.

KALI – Dark Mother & Goddess of Death & Destruction. She represents our worst fears & the freedom that we gain when we conquer them.

KAMADHENU – A Bovine Goddess and Mother of the Sacred Cow.

LAKSHMI – Hindu Goddess of abundance of spiritual and Material Wealth.

MAYA (Name of my real mom 😂🤣) – The Goddess of illusion through which the Material World manifests. She keeps us occupied so we do not see the Deeper Spiritual Truths.

NIRRITI – Goddess of Death and Corruption and Guardian of the Southwest.

PARVARTI – Consort of Lord Shiva and Mother of Lord Ganesh and Kartikeya. She is the Goddess of Love and Devotion.

PERIYACHI – A Midwife Goddess associated with the protection of infants.

NARASHIMHIKA – She is the eternal creative energy known as Shakti. Depicted with the head of a Lion & the body of a woman. She symbolises the balance between Good & Evil.

RADHARANI – She shows by example how to devote yourself to the divine. She is also known as Radha.

RATRI – Goddess of the Midnight & Time, She is often referred to as Ratridevi.

SARASWATI – Patron of the Arts, Music and Sciences. She is the Hindu Goddess of Wisdom.

SHAKTI – The Active, Creative Feminine energy of the Divine.

SHASTI – The Goddess of Marriage & Children. She is also responsible for the fertility of the land.

SITA – Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.

TULSI – A Personification of the Holy Basil. Leaves are included in Prasadam.

USHAS – Goddess of the Dawn.

VISHWAMBHARI – Goddess of Karma.

SOURCE – (Goddess-Guide)

In every aspect of Human Life and Nature we worship Women.

Women are given equal position in our texts as mentioned initially where Shiva & Shakti are incomplete without each other.

Nine Embodiments of the Deity (Nav Durga)

The famous ‘Durga Saptshati’, which in itself consists of a part of the holy Markandeya Purana, depicts nine embodiments of the deity, called Nav Durga. These are nominated as follows :

1) Shailputri

2) Brahmacharini

3) Chandraghanta

4) Kushmanda

5) Skandmata

6) Katyayani

7) Kaalratri

8) Mahagauri

9) Sidhidatri

The above classification stands for the nine different characters and aspects of the Goddess (deity), those can be observed in her various incarnations, in different ages, described at many places in religious books, puranas and epics.

These classified forms of the deity, as described in the very beginning of the ‘Devi Kawach’ of Durga Saptashati, are supposed to be the main source of inspiration to devotee who looks for concentration on the virtues and metaphysical values of the performance by the goddess in various incarnations on the earth.

The Tale of Nine Incarnations:

In the eleventh Chapter of Durga Saptashati, the story of the nine incarnations has been recorded, which is most beneficial and sacred to all human beings. The Goddess (deity) herself utters therein:

i.e. “At times, when evil demons will overpower the good ones on the earth, I shall manifest myself to destroy the evils of the world…”

And the great goddess has always kept her words by taking birth into this like ordinary human beings to destroy the evils at different times. The tale of nine incarnations goes as follows:

Mahakali :

At the end of the Eon, when Lord Vishnu had fallen into Yogic sleep stretched out on Sheshnag and the world was nothing but one vast ocean, two dreadful demons called Madhu and Kaitabha arose from his ear wax, bent on killing Brahma. Sitting on the lotus that had grown from Lord Vishnu’s navel, Lord Brahma Prajapati saw the two fierce Asuras (Demons) appear while Janardana lay fast asleep. Single-minded in concentration and with a steadfast heart he praised the meditative sleep that lay upon Hari’s eyes in order to awaken him.

“I exalt you, blessed Sleep of Lord Vishnu of matchless splendor, mistress of the universe, mother of the world who both preserves and destroys …Armed with sword, spear, mace and discus, carrying conch, bow and arrows, bludgeon and bhusundi, you are kind, gentler than all the gentle, utterly beautiful, supreme among both high and low; you are the goddess supernal! You are the energy of every substance, no matter what, no matter where, existent or nonexistent. Who am I to praise you-you who poured forth the world. If the god who sustains and consumes the world has been mastered by Sleep, who is left here to praise you? Since Lord Vishnu, Isana and I myself have been made by you to take bodily form, how can I offer you praise. In truth, you are celebrated for your exalted glory! Now bring the lord of creation Acyuta quickly back to consciousness, so he may destroy those two dangerous demons, Madhu and Kaitabha!”

The dark goddess, thus praised by the creator, in order to arouse Lord Vishnu so that he might kill the two demons, came forth from his eyes, mouth, nostrils, arms, heart and chest, and stood before Brahma, whose origin is hidden. Released by Sleep, Janardana rose from his resting place on the ocean and saw the two evil-natured demons Madhu and Kaitabha, heroic and valorous, eyes red with rage, filled with eagerness to kill Lord Brahma. Springing up, lord Hari battled against the two of them for 5,000 years with only his bare arms for weapons…

The lord, bearing conch, discuss and mace, killed those two demons by splitting open their heads with his discus. And in this manner was born the goddess, praised by Lord Brahma himself.

The goddess was worshipped by Lord Brahma as Mahamaya and Mahakali.

Mahalakshmi:

The goddess, who killed the Buffalo demon Mahishasur, was known Mahalakshmi. Tormented by the Buffalo demon, the beings had lost their kingdoms and the gods were deprived of their abodes. They were all being chased by the evil souled demons, they reached lord Vishnu to seek shelter..

॥ भगवतीपद्यपुष्पांजलीस्तोत्रान्तर्गतं महिषासुरमर्दिनिस्तोत्रम् ॥ ..

॥ भगवतीपद्यपुष्पांजलीस्तोत्रान्तर्गतं महिषासुरमर्दिनिस्तोत्रम् ॥
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O daughter of the mountain, who makes the whole earth happy, who makes the whole universe rejoice, praised by Nandin . dwelling on the peak of the great Vindhya mountain, glittering widely, praised by those desirous of victory . O Goddess, wife of the blue necked Siva, One who has many families, One who has done a lot, . be victorious, be victorious, O destroyer of the demon mahisa, with beautiful braids of hair, daughter of the mountain Himalaya ..

O bestower of boons on Gods, One who assails those hard to control, who tolerates those with ugly faces (?), one engrossed in rejoicing . One who nourishes the three worlds, One who pleases sankara, One who removes sins, One who engrosses in sound of Om (?) . One who is angry with the progeny of Danu (demon), One who is angry with the sons of Diti (also demon), One who destroys those with evil intoxication of pride, daughter of the ocean ..

O mother of the world, my mother, One who loves to dwell in a forest of Kadamba trees, One who keeps on smiling . One who is on her own dwelling on the tall peak of the Himalaya, the greatest among the mountains . One who is very sweet, One who has the treasure of demons Madhu and Kaitabha, destroyer of the demon Kaitabha, engaged in dancing ..

O One who split the heads (of demons) into hundreds of pieces and One who cut the trunks of great battle elephants . whose great lion is skilled in terrifying valor in tearing apart the temples of enemy elephants . One who has cut down into pieces the heads of enemy chieftains with the strength of her own arms ..

O One who holds the invincible and undiminishing striking force which arose on the occasion of killing the enemies who were hard to subdue on the battlefield . who made Pramatha, the great attendant of Shiva, a leader in subtle thinking, her commander (?) . who decided to destroy the messenger of demons who were sinful, with evil intentions, thoughts and mind ..

O One who gives protection to the great heroic husbands of the enemy wives who have come seeking refuge . One who holds in her hands a spotless spear pointed towards the head of the opponent who is causing a great pain for all the three worlds . One who is like the blazing hot sun, aroused by the power of resounding noise of the drums of Gods ..

O One who has blown aside hundreds of streams of smoke coming from demons with smoking eyes merely with her own roaring . who is like a vine of blood-drops grown from the dried blood drops in battle . One who delights in the company of auspicious Shiva, Shumbha, Nishumbha, and the spirits who were fed during the great battle..

One who decks herself with dancing ornaments on throbbing limbs at the moment of the battle, making her bow ready . who killed the huge enemy soldiers with a shining sword and with (arrows from) a quiver which has golden brown spots . who made the battleground with fourfold army into a stage with a colorful drama with screaming little soldiers ..

O you who take delight in the dancing of heavenly damsels made excellent by the acting out of tatatheyi-tatheyi-tatha/tathA! O you who are full of laughter, amorous gestures and hulAsa (meaning uncertain, but probably something along the lines of abandon)! O you who possess immeasurable love for afflicted persons bowing before you (i.e., seeking refuge in you)! O you who rejoice in the sustained/deep sound, dhimikaTa-dhikkaTa-dhikaTadhimi, of the mRdaGga drum! O vanquisher of the demon MahiSa! O one bearing attractive knotted hair! O daughter of the mountain! Victory to you!

Be victorious! be victorious! whose victory should be sung, praised by the whole universe ready to sing the praise extolling her victory . who attracted the attention of shiva by twinkling of bells making various sounds of dancing . who delights in beautiful singing and in dance-drama presented by a leading dancer acting out the role of an actress with half of his body ..

O One who has a flowerlike complexion attractive to the good heart of the goodhearted people . (meaning of this part is unclear, the last word seems to mean ᳚surrounded by the face of the moon᳚ ) (meaning of this compound is not clear)

Salutations to the Divine Mother who is accompanied in the great battle against excellent wrestlers (fighters), by girls who appear tender like jasmine who are fighting against the enemies. whose accompaniments are composed of girls from the bheel tribe who are tender like creepers of village jasmineand buzz like swarms of bees (or crickets). On whose face plays a smile created By joy which appears like dawn shining forth with red colour and blossoming the excellent buds. Victory to you, the destroyer of the demon Mahishasura, who has beautiful locks of hair and who is the daughter of the mountain. (translator unknown)

Who is in charge of huge royal elephants in fury whose rut is streaming down their temples incessantly . princess, the daughter of the ocean, who has the beauty of the moon, the ornament of all the three worlds . princess of cupid who enchants the minds desirous of ladies with beautiful teeth ..

Whose spotless forehead is enhanced by the beautiful complexion, pure and delicate like that of lotus petals . whose flock of swans is moving sportingly with steps which are the marks of all beautiful arts . whose bees from the bakula trees meet on the tops of lotus flowers which are crowded with (their own) bees ..

Whose sweet cooing sounds made with the flute held in her own hands have put to shame the Kokila bird and who has sweet thoughts . who is in colorful mountain groves pleasantly resounding with the assembled mountain folks . whose playbround is filled with good qualities of the flocks of the great tribal women who are manifestations of her own qualities ..

Who has set aside the brilliance of the moon with the colorful rays coming from the yellow silk she is wearing on her waist . whose toe-nails shine like the moon because of the rays emanating form the crest jewels of the bowing gods and demons . whose breasts outshine the temples of wild elephants and the high peaks of the golden mountains ..

Who has set aside the brilliance of the moon with the colorful rays coming from the yellow silk she is wearing on her waist . whose toe-nails shine like the moon because of the rays emanating form the crest jewels of the bowing gods and demons . whose breasts outshine the temples of wild elephants and the high peaks of the golden mountains ..

O benevolent goddess accompanied by Shiva, if someone daily cherishes your lotuslike feet . (contd. from prev line) then, O lotus dwelling LakShmi, how will he not become wealthy? . O auspicious Goddess, is there anything that I would not have, if I earnestly believe that your feet are the highest goal to be achieved? ..

If someone bathes you, the playground of virtues, with shining golden waters of the ocean . will he not experience in heaven the happiness (equal to that of Indra) embracing the full bosom of Sachi? . O Goddess worshipped by the speech of Gods, I take refuge in your feet, which are also the abode of Shiva ..

He who sufficiently dedicates himself to your entire moonlike face, which is as bright as a host of spotless moons . will he be turned away (in heaven) by the moon-faced beauties of the city of Indra? . (the text of this line is unclear)

O Uma, you should be kindly disposed toward me because of your virtue of compassion toward the meek . (meaning unclear) . you may choose to do (with me) whatever is appropriate, she removes the great pain (of her devotees). .