Fourth day ...Mata Kushmanda devi!!!!

4th day of Navaratri: Dedicated to Goddess Kushmanda

Kushmanda, the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on the Navratri Chaturthi. She is considered to be the creator of the universe. Her name comprises of “Ku-shm-anda” meaning “the cosmic egg.” The fourth day of Navratra also marks the beginning of worshipping MahaLaxmi. Legend says that Lord Vishnu was able to start the creation of the universe when Devi Kushmanda smiled and moved away. She created the whole universe when there was no existence of any creation and there was eternal darkness in every direction. She signifies that form of Durga, which is the source of all. Devi Kishmanda is also known as “Ashtabhuja” as she is often depicted holding weapons, rosary etc in her eight. In her seven hands she holds kamandalu, bow, arrow, a jar of nectar, discus, mace and a lotus. In her eighth hand she holds a rosary which blesses her devotees with the Ashtasiddhis (8 types of studies or Wisdom sources) and Navniddhis( 8 types of wealth). She sits or rides a lion who personifies “Dharma”. Her hand holding nectar of jar provides her devotees with long life and good health.

Mata Kushmanda removes all hindrances from  and eliminates all the ailment and sorrows from her devotee’s life. The name, strength and health of the devotee is improved by worshipping her. 

नवरात्रि का चौथा दिन मां कुष्मांडा का होता है। इस दिन मां कुष्मांडा की आराधना से भक्तों के सभी दुख और रोग मिट जाते हैं और सफलताएं प्राप्त होती हैं।

मां कुष्मांडा के लिए ध्यान का मंत्र 

सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रूधिराप्लुतमेव च।

दधानाहस्तपद्याभ्यां कुष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥
अर्थात्: देवी कुष्मांडा मां दुर्गा का चौथा स्वरूप है। ऐसी मान्यता है कि इस ब्रह्मांड को मां कुष्मांडा ने मंद मुस्कान से उत्पन्न किया है। इसी वजह से इन्हें कुष्मांडा देवी के नाम से जाना जाता है। आठ भुजाओं वाली कुष्मांडा देवी अष्टभुजा देवी के नाम से भी जानी जाती हैं। इनके हाथों में कमंडल, धनुष, बाण, कमलपुष्प, अमृतपूर्ण कलश, चक्र तथा गदा। देवी कुष्मांडा का वाहन सिंह है।
JAI MATA DI!!!!!