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"All power is within, we just fail to realise it". Yes, Every experience, positive and negative, adds to your personal growth. God never puts you in any situation for which you do not possess the strength to overcome. But anxiety, fear, worry are great enemies. And these are inner demons that set up conditions which disturb and prevent the mind from getting peace. With Calmness and confidence you can find many answers. So when stress and unhappiness begins weighing down on you, take a deep breath, clear your mind and ask yourself ~ "What can I do now to change my situation?”. Don't get too upset with people and situations. They are powerless without your reaction. External forces may be able to knock you down, but keeping you there is a choice only you can make. The entire body of water the size of the pacific ocean can't sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, all the negativity in the world can't bring you down unless you allow it to get into your head". Yes, remember that you have full control over what you choose to believe. "Man hi karta, Man hi bhogta", your mind is your worst enemy, your mind is your greatest friend. With the help of Sadhana and contemplation, you need to start erasing or letting go of the negative belief systems. You need to change your perspective about things around you. Change your attitude about situations that bring you down. Remember Life isn’t perfect, but it sure is great. Our goal shouldn’t be to create a perfect life, but to live an imperfect life in amazing way. To get up every morning and take good look around in a way that takes nothing for granted. Don't forget that It’s okay to have down days. Expecting life to be wonderful all the time is wanting to swim in an ocean in which waves only rise up and never come crashing down. Even while you're struggling, You have so much to be grateful for. Every experience is just another important lesson. Disappointments and failure are two of the surest stepping-stones to success

THE SADNESS OF SEPARATION

THE SADNESS OF SEPARATION

She was always present in His presence; and yet there had been times when Shiva and Parvati were separated. Times, that constituted the low point of Shiva’s life; the absolute pit of the universe itself. Shiva had looked to the skies from this pit and noted how an infinite canvas painted blue by His own hand, could turn sadly into an equally infinite grey.
Thus it was, that whenever a lover looked to the skies in the anguish of a torn love, his cry would pierce straight into Shiva’s heart as a resonant and lethal arrow. And He had seen this story repeat itself not only with lovers whose names had become immortalised, but also those, whose tears had been shed unsung.
He, had been the greatest lover in the world

THE WONDER OF SHIVA

THE WONDER OF SHIVA

“One thing that stood out clearly in the descriptions, was that there was much paradox about Him. The moment anyone thought they understood one aspect of Him, immediately another would come and juxtapose itself in contrast. And that was the way He was known by most people: As the greatest enigma in the pantheon of the hindu Gods,” continued Suta.
“Truly Gurudeva, Shiva is a great enigma,” said Shaunaka.

NOT JUST IN THE TEMPLE HALL!

NOT JUST IN THE TEMPLE HALL!

Shiva Natraja is the Lord of the Dance.
We pray to Him with folded hands,
and yet He asks 
for open heart!
We ask Him to set right the rhythm in our life,
and yet
He gives realization:
The dance is all of Life!
When we learn
step by little step,
to accept it all, with its varying beats,
we do see Him dancing!
And not just in the temple hall,
He is infinite!
Infinity itself had followed His steps!
Only you knew not,
each step, was always in His vicinity!
Each, a grace of Divinity.

SHIVA, THE GREAT GOD.

SHIVA, THE GREAT GOD.

He is the One who existed even before the world began.
He is the One who has been prayed to, even when He was unseen.
And ever since the very first time He chose to make His presence known, Shiva has been loved by millions.
Records about Him from ancient folklore are very interesting;
He is the perfection of opposites:
Supreme spiritual Guru, but warrior Chieftain,
Ascetic, but perfect husband,
Mendicant, but householder,
Meditative, but intoxicated,
Master of yogic stillness, but King of dance;
Shiva is the fountainhead where paradox reconciles.
In the Hindu pantheon of Gods, He is called the destroyer,
And yet, known by the beautiful symbol of creation, the Shivlinga.
Shiva is a storyteller’s delight.

Shri Durga Saptashloki (श्रीदुर्गासप्तश्लोकी) - Stotra to please Maa Jagadamba taken from Devi Mahatmya

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Shri Durga Saptashloki (श्रीदुर्गासप्तश्लोकी) - Stotra to please Maa Jagadamba taken from Devi Mahatmya ~ 🙏🏻📿✨🕉🌟🙏🏻
ॐ अस्य श्रीदुर्गासप्तश्लोकीस्तोत्रमहामन्त्रस्य
नारायण ऋषिः । अनुष्टुपादीनि छन्दांसि ।
श्रीमहाकालीमहालक्ष्मीमहासरस्वत्यो देवताः ।
श्री जगदम्बाप्रीत्यर्थ पाठे विनियोगः ॥
Om, this Shri Durga Saptashloki Stotra Maha Mantra which is composed by Shri Narayana Rishi, is in Anusthup and other Metres. This Maha Mantra is Dedicated to the Goddesses Shri Mahakali, Shri Mahalakshmi and Shri Mahasaraswati, This Maha Mantra is Meant to be Recited to Please the Jagadamba (Mother of the Universe).
ज्ञानिनामपि चेतांसि देवि भगवती हि सा ।
बलादाकृष्य मोहाय महामाया प्रयच्छति ॥१॥
Salutations to You, O Jagadamba, O Bhagavati Devi (Divine Goddess), the Wisdom of the Jnanis (Spiritually-Evolved or Wise) are Indeed reflection of a Part of Your Consciousness, And O Devi Mahamaya (the Great Enchantress), by Your Will, You can also Forcibly Attract their Minds towards Delusion (such is Your Power and Divine Play).
दुर्गे स्मृता हरसि भीतिमशेषजन्तोः
स्वस्थैः स्मृता मतिमतीव शुभां ददासि ।
दारिद्रयदुःखभयहारिणि का त्वदन्या
सर्वोपकारकरणाय सदार्द्र चित्ता ॥२॥
Salutations to You, O Jagadamba, O Devi Durga, whoever Remembers You with Devotion, You Remove the very Root of their Fear. Whoever Meditates on You as being present within their own Hearts, with Extreme Devotion, You Bestow (i.e. Reveal to them) Your Auspicious Nature (which is beyond description), O Mother, Apart from You, Who Else can Destroy Poverty, Sorrow and Fear from our Lives? (which appears to be a never-ending cycle), Your Heart is Always Full of Compassion to Render All sorts of Help to Your Devotees.
सर्वमंगलमांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥३॥
Salutations to You, O Jagadamba, You are the Auspiciousness in All the Auspicious, Auspiciousness Yourself, Complete with All the Auspicious Attributes, and You fulfill All the Objectives of the Devotees (Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha), You are the Giver of Refuge, You have Three Eyes (spanning the Past, Present and Future; and containing within them the Sun, Moon and the Fire), You are Gauri (the Shining One); Salutations to You O Narayani.
शरणागतदीनार्तपरित्राणपरायणे ।
सर्वस्यार्तिहरे देवि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥४॥
Salutations to You, O Jagadamba, You are Intent upon Rescuing the Distressed and the Oppressed who take Your Refuge whole-heartedly, and Remove All their Sufferings; Salutations to You O Narayani.
सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वशक्तिसमन्विते ।
भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गे देवी नमोऽस्तु ते ॥५॥
Salutations to You, O Jagadamba, You Exist in All Forms of All Gods, and You are the Possessor of All Powers, O Devi, Please Protect us from all Fears; Salutations to You, O Durga Devi.
रोगानशेषानपहंसि तुष्टा रुष्टा तु कामान् सकलानभीष्टान् ।
त्वामाश्रितानां न विपन्नराणां त्वामाश्रिता ह्याश्रयतां प्रयान्ति ॥६॥
Salutations to You, O Jagadamba, When You are Pleased with our Devotion, You Destroy to the very Root our worldly Diseases (our inner demons); but if You are Displeased with us (for any reason), You will destroy All our Aspirations and Wishes (i.e. they will remain ever unfulfilled), By Your Refuge, Men cannot Go Astray and no Misfortunes can finally overcome them; Your Refuge Indeed is my final Refuge when I Depart from this World.
सर्वाबाधाप्रशमनं त्रैलोक्यस्याखिलेश्वरि ।
एवमेव त्वया कार्यमस्मद्वैरि विनाशनम् ॥७॥
Salutations to You, O Jagadamba) O Goddess of All the Three Worlds, when You are Pleased, You Mitigate All our Distresses. Thus, in this Manner, Your Grace Works to Destroy our Inner Enemies.
ॐ ~ψ~ || Aum Shri Maha Lalita TripuraSaundarya Namah || ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे || ~ψ~ Jai Maa Durga Jai Maa Gauri!!

THE MYSTERIOUS BEAUTY

THE MYSTERIOUS BEAUTY

Life went on harmoniously, easily, peacefully, with no worries.
One thing nagged Him, however : He never got to the mystery of the woman. 
She appeared daily, without fail, at the end of each meditation. So much so, He had come to know Her as the end of all things. And yet, as the high priest had said, She was ‘Isness’. Sati. She who ‘Is’.
But She never manifested even once outside the meditations. It was as if She was building up a tremendous amount of energy all this while; taking Her time to explode into a magnificent manifestation. One, that the whole universe would never have seen before. That is what Rudra started wanting: For Sati to actually manifest.
When the want becomes so much, it happens. One day, She came in His meditation and even as He stared at Her, She returned the stare with an enchanting smile. Rudra edged His way towards Her, like a man might do in a desert, edging towards the water that will give life. He had been meditating ceaselessly for seven nights and the result was that even in His thoughts, He was staggering.
“Who are you?” He finally asked.
“I am you, Rudra,” She said. “But to make things simpler, I am Sati.”
“I love you,” Rudra uttered, surprising even Himself. “I have been dreaming of you even though we have never met. How do you know my name?”
“I love you too, Rudra. You say we have never met. The truth is, we have never been apart. Ever.”