Shakti means energy, which maintains this creation. Goddess Durga is the basic source of this energy, which is worshiped as Navadurga. Their nine forms represent different qualities and cosmic powers.
1. Shailputri: The origin of divine energy
The first form of Goddess Durga is Shailputri. “Shell” means mountain, which reflects stability, strength and heights. He is the initial energy of nature and consciousness, which produces the entire universe.
2. Brahmacharini: Spiritual knowledge and penance
“Brahma” reflects infinity, and Brahmacharini is the power that is constantly dynamic in this infinite. This energy remains pure, untouched and infinite like sun rays, but always new.
3. Chandraghanta: Beauty and spiritual peace
“Chandra” is related to the mind. Chandraghanta is the divine power that awakens beauty and consciousness. Wherever there is experience of beauty and peace in life, Goddess Chandraghanta is blessed.
4. Kushmanda: Source of cosmic energy
Kushmanda is the divine power that prevails from the most subtle particle to the entire universe. He is a symbol of life energy, from which the entire creation remains dynamic.
5. Skandmata: Mother of security and knowledge
Skandmata protects the entire universe and is the mother of all knowledge systems. This energy gives us safety and spiritual knowledge.
6. Katyayani: Intuition and Witness
“Katyayan” means the seer. When we enter self -consciousness, we become witness to everything. This divine intuition is awakened within us as Katyayani.
7. Kalratri: Hidden power in darkness
Kalratri is the power of darkness that holds the entire universe. This form is a symbol of infinite mystery, change and inner strength, which frees us from every fear.
8. Mahagauri: purity and liberation
Mahagauri is a symbol of knowledge, beauty and purity. “Gau” reflects knowledge and liberation, and Mahagauri is the one who leads us to enlightenment along with advancing in life.
9. Siddhidatri: Goddess of miracles
Siddhidatri gives us the power to go beyond borders, make impossible possible and reveal miracles in life. The last fruit of every effort is obtained with his blessings.
From the spiritual peak of Shailputri to the miracles of Siddhidatri, every day of Navratri gives us an opportunity to join these divine powers and assimilate their qualities in our life.
