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The Powerful Durga Devi Mantra
An individual can invoke Devi Durga through the Om Dum Durgayei Mantra. Durga Devi is the consort of Lord Shiva and the mother of Ganesha and Karthikeya.
The Eight handed form is a fair depiction of Durga Devi. Her various paraphernalia depict qualities such as righteousness, knowledge, robust character, surrender, spiritual awakening, the three modes of nature and forgiveness. Navratri is a festival dedicated to the goddess.
The Om Dum Durgayei Namaha mantra is powerful because of the Beeja mantra Dum.
Some Benefits of the Dum Durgayei Mantra
Chanting this mantra has many benefits. But before chanting this mantra, one should take initiation of this mantra from a qualified Guru, because this mantra has the Beejakshara “Dum”. Like a protective mother, Devi shields her devotees when they are in a crisis. If you are surrounded by unfavourable people, she alters the external conditions. If you lack courage to face a situation, she grants fearlessness.
The goddess rides a tiger and also wields weapons such as disc, sword, trident and mace. A unique combination indeed.
Symbolism of the Durga Devi Mantra
Holding weapons may seem aggressive. However, sitting on the tiger symbolizes suppression of violent tendencies since the tiger is a carnivorous animal. This means that the goddess wields weapons wisely, only for protecting Dharma. She is like death for the untruthful and a loving mother for a Sanatani.
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A mother knows of her children’s’ needs more than they know themselves. If Devi is pleased, she goes an extra mile ahead to see her devotees content and happy, blessing one with victory over the inner enemies of lust, anger, pride, greed, attachment and envy. However, the only condition is that the chanting should be Niswarth or Selfless.
Durga Devi is the personification of the thought world and the world beyond it. She wears red clothes symbolizing power and action. Hence, she is Rajasik in nature.
To know the three modes of nature, watch our video titled What is Sattva Rajas and Tamas? | The Three Gunas in the Bhagavad Gita. Now, we shall understand the Om Dum Durgayei Namaha in 4 parts.
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Initiation into the Dum Durga Mantra is mandatory
Before I begin, know that this mantra contains Beejas. Hence, initiation is essential.
Only a serious seeker can derive the complete benefits. Whimsically chanting this mantra may cause harm to the chanter. The first word of the mantra is Om Om is the cosmic sound and is the source of all creation. It is most commonly used in all the mantras and boosts its power.
Insight into the Devi Mantra
Dum-Dum is the Beeja mantra of Durga Devi.
Durgayei- She is Durga because she slew the demon named Durg. Durg also means fort. This fort represents the walls of our notions, beliefs and ideologies. We weave our own thought world and feel secure within its fort. This is the greatest obstacle in spiritual growth. When a sapling grows we expose it to the sky. Building a wall over it stunts its growth.
Similarly, the boundaries of our preconceived notions, restrict our freedom. Durga literally means the one who conquers this fort and breaks it. Without the grace of Durga Devi, it is impossible to transcend Samsara. Her benign glance is sufficient for both material and spiritual wellbeing. Apart from Shaktism, even Vaishnavas revere Durga Devi as Mahamaya.
She is the empress of this material world. Without her sanction, not even a leaf can move.
The Intention Behind the Mantra gives Results
Namaha means offering prayers. Durga Devi looks at the mood and intention of the chanter. If you are humble and admit your weaknesses to the deity, the mantra shall be more effective. Durga Devi doesn’t like cover-ups or pretences. Do not miss our video titled Benefits of Reading Durga Saptashati | How to Read Durga Saptashati?to know more about the goddess.
Now, I shall mention how to chant the Durga Mantra. Follow a Saltvik diet omitting onion and garlic. Fix a time and place for your Sadhana and stick to that for 11 days, 21 days or 41 days. There are no restrictions on dress colour, and one should chant selflessly.
Purity of heart matters. Keep a photo of Durga Devi covered with red choli or red blouse piece on the altar. Apply dots of Lal Chandan with your ring finger for 108 chants on the photo of Devi. First 54 chants apply the Chandan on her feet. Next 54 chants apply it on her forehead.
Follow this Purashcharana consistently without missing a single day. You shall surely experience immense peace of mind and satisfaction of the soul. This is a guarantee.
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