We meditate upon the first Vidya who is of the form of all consciousness. May she impel our intellect. She is the Parasakti, great goddess, Mahamaya. MahaDevi, the Supreme Shakti, is beautiful and beneficent, but is terrifying and powerful too. Her glory is unlimited, as she governs the entire creation. Even her terrifying form is strikingly beautiful, attractive and appealing, because her terror is all merciful and intended for the benefit of mankind. She is Prakrti. She is Durga; Radha Laksmi, Saraswati and Savitri. She is Saguna Brahman. She is ishvari. She cannot be known easily. Only Jnanins can realize her. Mahavakyas are the means to know her. Great Jnanins like Bhagavan Sri Sankaracarya, Sri Gaudapada, Sri Bhaskara Raya, of ancient times were all worshippers of Devi. Sri Sankaracarya has composed Soundarya Lahari in praise of the goddess. In Shankara mutts, even to-day worship of Devi continues in an elaborate manner. Even saints like Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Sri Karapatra Swami of recent times, were worshippers of Devi. Worship of Nirguna Brahman is very difficult for ordinary people. Only great Samnyasins and Jninas are qualified for it and are capable for it. But the goddess Devi can be worshipped by all. And every thing including liberation can be got through her grace! Jai Mahadevi ~ Jai Maa AdiShakti!
Happy Navratras Dear Folks ~ love, light & Peace ~ Om Namah Shivaya!
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