Durga is a three eyed Ambika, Narayani or Parvati who takes the form of Ma Kali. Mother Durga is a Shakti manifestation representing the infinite power of the universe and symbol of feminine dynamism and potency of Shiva.
Holy Trinity emitted a divine light that combined to form a huge mountain of great energy. That mass of energy was unmatchable in the three worlds and in no time it got converted into a woman. She is worshiped for her gracious as well as terrifying aspects. Durga’s story appears primarily in the Skanda Purana which is part of the Markandeya Purana. Durga is said to have projected Kali out of her third eye. When Goddess Durga is depicted having three eyes, she is referred to as Triyambake. These are similar to that of Lord Shiva and symbolise knowledge that consumes ignorance. Symbolically Her left eye represent desire – the moon; the right action – the sun and the third eye represents knowledge or Fire.
Shaktis third eye refers to one’s inner vision. It is the gate of the inner realms of higher consciousness. Thus it metaphorically symbolises non-dualistic thinking. In Shiva Tattva it is the eye of higher perception. It is not physically present but everyone ‘has’ a third eye. Jnani’s and enlightened persons realise its presence.
According to the Puranas, the third eye symbolises wisdom and knowledge. Shivas burning of Kama Deva by his third eye is symbolic of destroying desire and lust. As ‘Tryambaka’ Lord Shiva is the ‘the three eyed’ God. While this has vedic origins and mentioned in the Upanishads, the Mahabaratha states ‘ambaka’ denotes ‘the eye’ of Ambika meaning mother’s eye.
"Sarva Mangala Mangalye, Shive Sarvartha Sadhike, Sharanye Triyambake Gauri Narayani Namostute, Narayani Namostute, Narayani Namostute "
~ Devi Mahatmyam, Sri Durga Saptasati – Chandi. Opening Sloka.
Meaning ~
Salutations to You O Narayani, Who is the Auspiciousness in All the Auspicious, AuspiciousnessHerself, Complete with All the Auspicious Attributes, and Who fulfills All the Objectives of the Devotees (Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha),
Who is the Giver of Refuge, With Three Eyes and a Shining Face; Salutations to You O Narayani.!
Who is the Giver of Refuge, With Three Eyes and a Shining Face; Salutations to You O Narayani.!
In Puranic literature, Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Shakti. She is described as having many forms, including Durga, Chandi, Kali and Uma. While Shiva symbolizes the efficient cause of the creation, Shakti symbolizes the material cause. Shakti or Durga is inseparable from Shiva.
Jai Maa Durga ~ Jai Maa Shakti 
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