In #hinduism Devi #Durga is a collective energy created by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva to slay demon Mahisasur . Born fully grown and beautiful, Durga presents a fierce menacing form to her enemies.She is usually depicted riding a lion and with 8 or 10 arms.
Each holding the special weapon of one of the gods, who gave them to her for her battle against the buffalo demon. Chakra in her 1st upper right hand symbolizes #dharma .
#Conch in her first upper left hand symbolizes happiness. We must perform our duty happily and cheerfully and not with resentment.#Sword in her second right lower hand symbolizes eradication, We must learn to discriminate and eradicate our evil qualities.
Bow and arrow in her second left lower hand symbolizes character like Shri #Rama. Lotus Flower in her third lower left hand symbolizes detachment. Just like the lotus flower stays in dirty water yet smiles and gives its beauty to others.
Club in her third right lower hand is the symbol of Hanuman and symbolizes devotion and surrender. Trishul in her fourth left lower hand symbolizes courage. Fourth Lower Right Hand symbolizes forgiveness and Her blessings.
Maa Durga is depicted as riding on a lion or a tiger. A tiger symbolizes unlimited power. The lion is a symbol of uncontrolled animalistic tendencies , her sitting on it reminds us to control these qualities, so that we are not controlled by them.
Her red saree symbolizes action destroying evil and protecting mankind from pain and suffering. Thus, Maa Durga symbolizes the Divine forces that is used against the negative forces of evil and wickedness.
“🌸Om Sri Durgaya Namah.” 🌸
#SanatanaDharma 🚩🚩
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