Jai Vishwa: Universal Gifts

SARASWATI: The last three days are devoted to Saraswati, the Goddess of Wisdom, Knowledge and the Arts, wife of Brahma; it is a time of receiving Divine Guidance on how to properly use all resources sent your way. This is making most efficient and purposeful use of everything you are given. The Sanskrit word sara means "essence" and swa means "self." Thus Saraswati means "the essence of the self." Night and Day Nine: Siddhidatri - She Who is of great spiritual Powers and knowledge Siddhidatri begins at Sunset March 28 and ends at Sunset March 29. Siddhidatri:  Siddhidatri means the giver of siddhis (magical or spiritual powers for the control of self, others and the forces of nature). It is said in Devipuran that the Supreme God, Lord Shiva received all of these powers by propitiating the Maha Shakti. The Goddess is sometimes shown atop a lion and sometimes atop a lotus. She is shown as having four arms, which hold a club, a conch shell and...

Navaratri Eight:   SARASWATI: The last three days are devoted to Saraswati, the Goddess of Wisdom, Knowledge and the Arts, wife of Brahma; it is a time of receiving Divine Guidance on how to properly use all resources sent your way. This is making most efficient and purposeful use of everything you are given.   Night and Day Eight: Mahagauri - The Great White Goddess Mahagauri begins at Sunset on March 27 and ends at Sunset on  March 28. Her power is unfailing and instantly fruitful. All sins of devotees are washed away with the result of her worship. Even accumulated sins get destroyed and in future no sins or sufferings come to him/her. (S)He gets purified in all respects and becomes fit for inexhaustible virtues. Goddess Saraswati is generally depicted with four arms (some pictures may show only two arms), wearing a white sari and seated on a white lotus. She holds a book and a mala in Her rear two hands, while the ...

Navaratri Seven: Saraswati and Kalaratri First Day of Saraswati: Sunset March 26 until Sunset March 27 SARASWATI: The last three days are devoted to Saraswati, the Goddess of Wisdom,  Knowledge and the Arts, wife of Brahma; it is a time of receiving Divine  Guidance on how to properly use all resources sent your way. This is making most e fficient and purposeful use of everything you are given. Kalaratri: Kalaratri - Kali Night of no Moon T he goddess called Night of Time, Kalaratri, represents nirvana. The appearance of Maa Kalratri is quite  dreadful, but her grace is generous toward devotees. Worshipping Maa Kalaratri on the seventh day gives abundant fruitful result. With her grace, devotees get power, position and eminent status on earth. She protects her devotees against evil influence of demons and wrong people. Worshiping her, devotees get complete protection and long life. What is Nirvana? Nirvana literally mean...

Navaratri Six: Katyayani - Aspect of Mother Kali According to religious texts Goddess Parvati was born at the home of sage Katya and due to which this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Katyayani.   Navaratri Six Begins at Sunset on March 25 and ends at Sunset on March 26. Om Shri Maha Laksmi Namah Gratitude and Appreciation to All of You! Happy Navaratri! LAKSHMI: The second set of three days are devoted to Lakshmi, the Goddess of Prosperity, wife of Vishnu; it is a time of preservation and taking care of things or acquiring what is necessary to make your life full of prosperity and fulfillment. This is about receiving the proper things you need to make your life happy and comfortable. We offer our gratitude to Shri Lakshmi for all of the support we have received and have yet to receive in the way of financial donations and in generous acts of service. We all work together to add more love to the world, living from our truth and honoring the truth of ...

JAGO JAGO MA JAGO JAGO MA (3x) JANANI (2x) HEY JAGA UDHARINI MA (4x) JAGA UDHARINI MATA DURGA (2x) JAGA UDHARINI MA JAGO JAGO MA (3x) JANANI HEY DURGA DEVI RANA CHANDI DEVI (2x) HEY SHIVA NAYANA JAGO MA (4x) JAGO JAGO MA Awake, awake, O Mother, who gives birth, O awake Mother, who uplifts the world. Awake Mother, Durga, who uplifts the world, Awake Mother, who uplifts the world. Awake, awake, O Mother, who gives birth, O Goddess Durga, who takes the form of the warrior You are the eye of Shiva, awake Mother. HAPPY NAVARATRI!

Navaratri Four: Laksmi's First Day Shri Lakshmi is personified not only as the goddess of fortune and wealth but also as an  embodiment of loveliness, grace and charm. She is worshiped as a goddess who grants  both worldly prosperity as well as liberation from the cycle of life and death. The Goddess of Navaratri Four is KUSMANDA (She Who Brings Happiness) Babaji often said to people: "Are you happy? Be happy! That's an order!" Today is a good day to follow Babaji's order and choose to be happy. The Goddess Kusmanda is bringing happiness. We can also rejoice in the fact that we have made it through the first three days of purification from Mother Kali. :) ********** Kusmanda's Reign is from sunset on March 23 through sunset on March 24. The most striking feature of Lakshmi is her persistent association with the lotus. The meaning of the lotus in relation to Shri-Lakshmi refers to purity and spiritual power. Rooted in...