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Maa Brahmacharini –
Second incarnation of Maa Durga.
Brahmacharini, also known as Tapaswini,
Tapasyacharini or Parvati, is the second form of the Goddess Durga. Her name
means one who practices penance or brahmacharya, with “Brahma” meaning penance
and Charini” meaning a female follower. The Goddess is worshipped on the second
day of Navratri (the nine divine nights of Navadurga). Those who are devoted to
her are rewarded with virtue, emancipation, peace, prosperity, happiness and
nobility. She holds a japa mala (rosary) in her right hand and Kamandal, a water
utensil in her left hand.
When
the Goddess Parvati realised that she was destined to marry Lord Shiva, she
decided to please him in every possible way. Rishi Narad advised her to follow
the path of extreme penance and dedication to please Lord Shiva.
Parvati immersed herself in a
difficult penance or tapasya. She suffered all the torments of nature while
performing the penance. She gave up food and water, living on a diet of leaves.
This is the reason she is also known as Aparna. After many years, Parvati was
finally successful. Lord Shiva accepted Parvati as his wife and named this form
of her as “Brahmachari”.
This second form of Maa Durga
grants her devotees unlimited wishes. By worshipping her the qualities like
penance, sacrifice, freedom from wordly desires, discipline, self control etc.
increase in a devotee. Even in adverse circumstances his mind does not waver
from his duties. Due to her blessings he attains victory and prosperity
everywhere.
The Devi is described as
paralyzing the enemies by sprinkling the holy water from the water jug. Those
who worship this Devi daily will become adept in Brahma Vidya. In the modern
day parlance, this can be taken for higher education. According to Kashi Khand,
Chapter 70, in the vicinity of Brahmeshwar, devotees can find Brahma Devi
(Brahmacharini).
Significance
of Worship
The goddess Brahmacharini is
worshipped on the second day of Navratri to acquire the power to abstain from
food and water for the festival’s nine days. With Devi Brahmacharini’s
blessing, devotees can keep the fast for nine days with no adverse effect on
their health. The following mantra is chanted to invoke Goddess Brahmacharini
Dadhana Karpadma abhyamaksh Mala kamandalu |
Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinya Nuttama ||
Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinya Nuttama ||
The blessings of this form of
Shakti, provide knowledge and the determination to overcome all of life’s
difficulties
LOCATION OF BRAHMA CHARINI DEVI Temple in Varanasi
Brahma Charini is located at
K-22/72, Durga Ghat. Devotees can travel upto Bhaironath by rickshaw and
walk on foot upto Brahmeshwar temple. Alternatively, they can travel upto
Durga Ghat / Brahma Ghat by boat and climb the steps. Devotees specially
worship Brahmacharini Devi during Navratri falling in September/October. There
is another Devi worshipped as Brahmini who is very powerful alongwith Goddesses
like Maaheshwari, Varahi etc. This Devi idol is located at Brahmeshwar
temple at D-33/66 Khalispura, near Dasaswamedh, Varanasi.
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