On the second day of Navratri, Mother Divine takes the form of Brahmacharini. This is a quiet, beautiful, and yet powerful form of Durga Devi, where She undertakes severe penance to attain Lord Shiva as her consort.
Brahma signifies ‘tapasya’ or ‘penance’, charini means ‘female follower or devotee’. So, Brahmacharini means ‘one who undertakes penance’.
๐ชทForm of Brahmacharini Devi
Devi is in her simplest form. Draped in a plain white saree, She holds a kamandala or water pot in one hand and rosary beads in the other hand. Devi is the unmarried version of Goddess Parvati. She has a meditative aspect and her face manifests bliss and a calm strength - a mark of the intensity of the austerities she has undergone.
๐ชทWhat Devi represents
Since Devi spends most of her time meditating, this day is good for meditation. Devi blesses those who undertake fasts, chant mantras, and meditate devoutly, with love, success, knowledge and wisdom. It is believed that praying with steadfast devotion to Devi can help devotees attain the power to control their senses, achieve what their mind is set upon, and ultimately attain moksha or enlightenment. Since Brahmacharini Devi has undergone harsh penance, she also takes away the sufferings of her devotees.
๐๐ปSpiritual significance of Brahmacharini
๐ชทBrahma signifies infinity. Brahmacharini is that which moves in infinity. What is interesting is that even when infinity is all over, it can still move. Movement in infinity is the reality of the subtle. It is like space; while it seems static, it is actually dynamic. There is enormous movement in space. It may be compared to waves in an ocean. While the huge waves don’t go anywhere, they are moving.
๐ชทThe second meaning of Brahmacharini refers to the virgin aspect of energy. Newness is depicted in the second form of Durga. It can be compared to the rays of the sun. While the sun’s rays are old, and have been around for millions of years, they still have a fresh and new feel as they shine every day.
Since Devi spends most of her time meditating, this day is good for meditation. Devi blesses those who undertake fasts, chant mantras, and meditate devoutly, with love, success, knowledge and wisdom. It is believed that praying with steadfast devotion to Devi can help devotees attain the power to control their senses, achieve what their mind is set upon, and ultimately attain moksha or enlightenment. Since Brahmacharini Devi has undergone harsh penance, she also takes away the sufferings of her devotees.
Jai Gurudev ๐๐ป
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