Navratri Day 2 - Dwitiya Tithi - Devi Brahmacharini
On the second day of Navaratri, Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped. It is Maa Parvati in her maiden or yogini form.
Brahmacharini is prayed for stability, moksha, or liberation.
Goddess Brahmacharini is extremely radiant and majestic. She signifies love and loyalty, wisdom and knowledge. She holds a rosary in her right hand, a kamandal in her left hand, and wears Rudraksha.
The word “Brahm” refers to Tapa (penance) – Her name means “one who performs Tapa (penance).
She was born to King Himalaya. Devarishi Narada influenced her thoughts and as a result, she practised tough penances as she was determined to obtain Lord Shiva as her divine consort. She spent hundreds of years eating very little or nothing at all, but her penance was so pure and had so much strength, and power that it caused great disturbance in all the three worlds. Her desire to obtain Lord Shiva as her divine consort was eventually fulfilled.
Goddess Brahmcharini blesses you with great emotional strength to enable you to keep your mental balance and confidence even in the darkest hour. She inspires you to hold on to your ethics and march on the path of duty. By the grace of Maa Brahmacharini, you strive to move forward in life without getting disheartened by the numerous challenges coming your way. Her blessings help you get rid of selfishness, ego, greed, and laziness.
Maa Brahmacharini governs the Swadhisthana Chakra and upon awakening of the same the mind of the seeker moving upward, establishes in this Chakra. This chakra helps in maintaining devotion and dedication in a steady manner.
Planetary Deity: Mars (Mangal)
Attributes: Courage, strength, and determination.
Worship: Channel the energy of Mars for courage and determination.
Bhog: Offer sugar or unsalted butter to Maa.
Color for the day: Royal Blue
Shri Durga Saptashati Patha to be recited: Adhyay - 2, 3, 4
Chant this mantra to seek Maa Brahmacharini's divine blessings…
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।
दधाना कर पद्माभ्याम अक्षमाला कमण्डलू।
देवी प्रसीदतु मई ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा।
Yā dēvī sarvabhūtēṣu mām̐ brahmacāriṇī rūpēṇa sansthitā |
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namō nama: ||
Dadhānā kara padmābhyāma akṣamālā kamaṇḍalū |
Dēvī prasīdatu ma’ī brahmacāriṇyanuttamā ||
