Man casts God in his own mould. He cannot help doing it since it comes to him naturally. Again, if God is given a human form and conceived of as the Father, why not as the Mother?
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This seems to be the psychology behind the cult of the Śhakti or the Devī, the Divine Mother.
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Most of the forms of Śhakti are associated with Pārvatī, the divine spouse of Lord Śiva. Aparājitā (literally, one who is unconquered and unconquerable) is one such aspect.
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Iconography works describe her as a very strong woman with three eyes, with hair made up as a crown & adorned with crescent moon, four arms holding pināka (Siva’s bow), arrow, sword and shield. The snake Vāsuki forms her wristlet. She rides a lion.
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The Devimāhātmya, which forms a part of the Mārkandeya Purāna, contains a beautiful hymn titled ‘Aparājitā-stotra’[1] sung by the gods led by Indra, to appease her so that she condescends to kill the demons Śumbha and Niśumbha.
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Kings were expected to worship her on the Vijayadaśami day. They would then be assured of victory in battles.
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To learn more about Devi Aparajita, meditate upon her, invoke her, please join my workshop on June 23, 2023 - week of Gupt Navaratri & Ambugachi. To register, DM me or write to me on info@satyamshakti.com. #SanatanaDharma #hinduism #workshops #spirituality #meditate
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