Navratri and Vijayadashami
On the Eve of Navratri and Vijayadashami (18.10.99)
My Beloved Devotees!
Today is the final day of the Navratras of Shri Adi Shakti Mother, known as Siddhidatri. The Mother has manifested nine primary forms. First, she was known as Shailputri, then recognized as Brahmacharini, the third as Chandraghanta, the fourth as Kushmanda, the fifth as Skandamata, the sixth as Katyayani, the seventh as Kalaratri, the eighth as Mahagauri. On the ninth day, she is known as Siddhidatri. So today is the day of the Goddess named Siddhidatri.
On this day, we pray to the Mother for the fulfillment of our desires, for the attainment of our wishes, and for Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation). The name itself is Siddhidatri, which means the giver of all achievements and perfections. The word ‘Siddh’ means – self-fulfilled. Sa Ev Siddha: Siddha is the one who is perfect in everything, meaning the one whose vocabulary does not include ‘no.’ Where the word ‘no’ is written, it cannot be Siddha; there is a lack in its perfection. Where the word ‘no’ appears, there is a deficiency in Siddha, and where there is no ‘no,’ it is Siddha. Thus, the Mother Siddhidatri, in her dictionary, does not have ‘no’ at all. She goes as far as to say –
Brahmaraksasavetalaih kusmandah bhairavadayah,
Brahmarakshasas, Vetalas, Kushmandas, Bhairavas, and similar entities are destroyed, along with all diseases, including those that cause eruptions like boils and other ailments
Nashyanti vyadhayah sarve tultavisphotakadayah
Oh, Brahmarakshas, Vetala, Kushmanda, Bhairava, any kind of evil deity, I destroy them in a short time, remove them. Nashyanti Vyadhaya: Sarve: – I take away all kinds of diseases. What could be a smaller matter than this, that what she is saying – Tutavisphotakadaya: Luta means itch. If there is itching in the body, Visphotak means boil. Oh seeker! If boils or itching occurs on your body, then remember me, I have very good ointment, I will immediately remove it. She can cure boils, itching, and diseases is a simple matter for her. Therefore, her name is Siddhidatri because she is perfect in performing every task. The one who fulfills desires is named Siddhidatri.
My beloved ones! We must definitely follow the mother. Why should we? Because without an ordinary mother, we are not born, we are not nurtured. Who would teach us, who would tell us the relationship that this person is related to you in such a way? What does so-and-so mean to you? If the ordinary mother has so much importance, then life cannot exist without the great mother.
Tvamishvari Devi Characharasya (You are the supreme ruler, O Goddess, of all that is movable and immovable.)- It resides in both movable and immovable beings. It resides in all three worlds.
If you think about it, all the important parts are feminine. Soul, eyes, intellect, all are feminine. The main parts of us are all feminine. Therefore, all are symbols of the goddess. So, when there is no soul, that means the goddess form of the soul is not in the body, what will become of a man? Nothing! We should worship the mother in any way possible. Without her worship, even Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh cannot manage, what significance do we have? We are just small, ordinary beings. The existence of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh does not remain without her worship. When Shiva abandons Shakti, the mother, and the great power, and goes beyond.
My beloved ones! We must definitely follow the mother. Why should we? Because without an ordinary mother, we are not born, we are not nurtured. Who would teach us, who would tell us the relationship that this person is related to you in such a way? What does so-and-so mean to you? If the ordinary mother has so much importance, then life cannot exist without the great mother.
Shivo’pi shavatam yati kundalinya vivarjitah
Even Shiva becomes like a corpse without Kundalini
And a corpse, as you know, is the name of a dead body. So even Shiva, in a state of death, becomes absorbed in penance, in a trance-like state. Trance means no movement. In Brahma, the form of the mother is Akar (shape), without her, Brahma can do nothing, becomes inactive. In Vishnu, the ‘U’ of the mother, if removed, if Vishnu says he doesn’t need it, then only ‘Vishnu’ remains. ‘Vi’ is a prefix. After the removal of ‘U’, ‘Shanu’ remains which means death. ‘Shanu’ signifies death. When Lakshmi leaves the action field, Lord Narayana also rests on Shesha Shaiya (serpent bed). Without the support of the mother, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh cannot do anything, so what can an ordinary human do? Thus, the mother is found everywhere, in every form; in every organ, every body, in every world.
The three main forms of the mother are described as – Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Sage Markandeya, while speaking to King Surath, was asked a question by the king: Maharaj! There are numerous goddesses, whom should we worship? If we worship one goddess, the other may become displeased; what if we worship the second, and the third gets displeased? There are many goddesses. You have told me that in the Rigveda’s hymn, it is said –
Ekka – Main ek hi hoon, Aham bahusyam:
Ekka – I am the only one, Aham Bahusyam:
Main itni hoon ki 33 crore devta mujhe ginne lagen to main ginne mein nahin aati
I am so vast that even if 330 million deities try to count me, they cannot
“You said – I am the Vedas, and I am also that which is beyond the Vedas. I am knowledge, and I am also ignorance. You mentioned this in an earlier discourse! O Maharaj! We have now become confused as to which specific Goddess to worship so that all the various powers of the Mother are pleased and satisfied. If there is such a method, please tell us, Maharaj! The king asks this question to Markandeya Rishi. Markandeya Rishi, who is extremely learned and blessed with eternal life, responds to the king after his question. He said, a shloka came…”
Sarvasya Mahalakshmi,
Mahalakshmi is the essence of everything
He Raja! Sarvasu aaghayah sa sarvasva aaghayah yahi sab deviyan jo tum bol rahe ho, airava-khara naam ki deviyan
O King! All those deities you are mentioning, including the deities named Airava and Khara, are indeed all-encompassing powers of the Divine
Here, her original form, the fundamental source is Mahalakshmi, that is, Shri Devi. In the scriptures, she is called Sri Mahalakshmi, and as Trimurti Maheshwari, she assumes three forms. Just as Lord Narayana assumes three forms—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesha—from the three qualities (Gunas): Rajoguna, Tamoguna, and Satoguna, similarly, her associated Shakti, Mahalakshmi, transforms into Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati. Therefore, through Tamoguna, she becomes Mahakali, through Satoguna she becomes Mahasaraswati, and through Rajoguna she remains herself—Mahalakshmi. Thus, she is Trigunatmika, endowed with the three qualities.
Who is she? She is Shri Devi, Trimurti Maheshwari, in the form of Lakshmi. In her essence, she assumes these three forms to fulfill the desires and objectives of beings. She bestows their wishes in numerous forms, granting boons, nurturing, and supporting them. Her system of organization pervades every particle, establishing her order. Look at today’s common man; he too has an order. There are police stations, courthouses, and numerous departments—all organized to provide happiness to humans.
The 500-rupee note of our country does not work in America. Many countries’ currencies do not work in other countries. But humans have organized it in such a way that if an Indian goes abroad and deposits his money there, he will receive the currency of that country in return. Similarly, the mother has created an arrangement for every human being, for every living being, for every deity, and for the ancestors. What you are saying as ‘Swaha-Swaha,’ is not in vain. Swaha is the name of a goddess. The arrangement of Goddess Swaha is that when you say the word ‘Swaha’ by taking the name of a deity, the goddess ensures that the food reaches that deity, whether the deity comes here or not. If they wish not to come, they won’t. And the food given is always fresh because the arrangement is such. It will be absolutely fresh. That means what you have given is multiplied manifold and sent to serve you, you should accept it, receive the prasad, and give blessings for it. The mother does all this work alongside. The work of the goddess named Swadha is to deliver food and water to the ancestors. In this way, Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati manifest into numerous forms. Let us meditate on the three goddesses with one shloka.
Khangam chakragadeshu chapaparigham shoolam bhushundim shirah,
I worship Mahakali, who holds in her hands a sword, discus, mace, bow, and parigha (a type of weapon), a trident, bhushundi (a kind of weapon), and a head,
Shankham sandadhatim kare’sinayanam sarvangabhushavritam,
Nilashmadyutimasyapadayugalam seve Mahakalikam,
Yamastaut svapite haro kamalajo hantum madhum kaitabham
She is adorned with a garland of severed heads, her eyes shine fiercely, and she is fully decorated with ornaments.,
Her complexion is dark like the blue sapphire, and her feet shine brightly. Mahakali, whom Yama (the god of death), Hara (Shiva), and Kamalaja (Brahma) praised when they were asleep, in order to slay the demons Madhu and Kaitabha
Serving Mahakali removes all kinds of fear, the fear of enemies, the fear of thieves, and the fear of the kingdom. For Mother Lakshmi, Markandeya Ji says –
Ya shrih svayam sukritinam bhavaneshu alakshmih,
You are the embodiment of prosperity in the homes of the virtuous and misfortune in the hearts of the sinful,
Papaatmanam kritadhiyam hridayeshu buddhih,
Shraddha satam kulajanaprabhavasya lajja,
Tam tvam natah sma paripalaya devi vishvam
You are the intelligence in the minds of the righteous, faith in the hearts of the noble, and the modesty that arises from good lineage,
We bow to you, O Goddess—please protect the world
That uninvited Lakshmi – or Sri; ‘Swayam’ (herself); the word ‘Swayam’ has been used. As I told you, in the beginning, it was Shri Devi herself. Therefore, it is said here again that the Shakti (power) who resides with Lord Narayana, is the one who herself pervades the 14 worlds and the three realms, making humans perform righteous deeds. People are performing righteous deeds, offering sacrifices in the yajna, and enjoying the fragrance of the yajna. These are righteous deeds. No matter how sinful a person may be, when the Mother blesses them, good wisdom arises within them. She always keeps the modesty of the family, the honor, and the appearance. She also keeps the modesty of the family and society.
Also modesty, the modesty of the kingdom, and the modesty of our (pointing to himself) clothes, is maintained by her. Markandeya Ji says, for such a great goddess, we repeatedly bow in reverence.
Our protection is ensured by Mahakali and our nourishment by Mahalakshmi. Respect is maintained, and great yajnas, donations, piety, penance, festivals, and temples are built. Without Lakshmi, what will we do? Nothing happens. Therefore, the importance of Lakshmi and also the importance of Mother Kali. Further, there is another one – Intellect:
Buddhir yasya balam tasya nirbuddhes tu kuto balam,
He who has intelligence possesses strength; but where there is no intelligence, where is the strength?
Jahan buddhi hai wahan bal bhi hai, wahan dhan bhi hai,
To Markandeya Rishi ji un buddhiroopa Saraswati ko naman kar rahe hain
Where there is intelligence, there is also strength, and there is wealth,
Therefore, Markandeya Rishi is offering reverence to Saraswati, who embodies wisdom
Ya Devi sarvabhuteshu buddhirupena samsthita,
To the Goddess who resides in all beings in the form of intelligence (Buddhi),
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah
I offer my salutations again and again
Many people believe that Lakshmi and Ganesh are husband and wife. Absolutely not. Lakshmi is Ganesh’s mother. But Ganesh is the bestower of intellect, the foremost, the intelligent; he grants intellect, and only the intelligent can hold on to Lakshmi, not the foolish. Even if Lakshmi comes, upon arrival, she will make one an owl, a member of the owl’s clan (foolish).
He will become one. The Ramayana probably does not take place in clubs! I have never gone. It is possible that the Mahabharata’s story is told or the Durga Saptashati is recited! This only the one who goes knows. But probably this does not happen. In clubs, they stay all night, come home during the Brahma Muhurta, and wake up at eleven in the morning, like an owl! An owl wakes up at night and sleeps during the day. This is the job of an owl, and as soon as Lakshmi arrives, a man becomes like an owl. He starts doing owl-like activities, sleeps during the day, and wakes up at night. And his entourage is gambling. He gets involved in kite gambling, cockfighting, gambling, drinking, prostitution, pigeon gambling. When he gets involved in such gambling, Lakshmi has to leave. As long as Lakshmi stayed, he remained an owl, and when Lakshmi left, what can we say? He becomes the residue of the owl. Oh, he could not manage the owl’s residue, even though there was plenty. She leaves making him the residue of the owl. Which one? The one who is not Shri Devi, who does not have good intellect. Shri Devi will make one perform righteous deeds, good deeds, will seat him in good places, will take him to good company, to charity, piety, and yajnas, will take him to saints, and will make him perform righteous deeds. In this world, he will enjoy happiness and finally become divine. She will take one to the divine abode, Shri Vaikuntha Dham, to the world of Shri. She will grant her own world, and the meaning of Shri Lok is the world of Narayana.
I am describing the numerous forms of Mahamaya. I am speaking from the Devi Bhagavata. And I am speaking the words of Shri Markandeya Ji. Markandeya Ji says about the mother that in the beginning, she is Goddess Lakshmi, she is Shri Devi. When necessary, she assumes the forms of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Maha Saraswati from her Tamoguna, Rajoguna, and Sattoguna. She becomes Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. As needed, she assumes these forms. She becomes Padma, Shachi, Medha, Savitri, Vijaya, and Jaya. For those who perform good deeds, she assumes the form of Vijaya. She becomes the celestial army. She becomes Swadha and Swaha. She becomes a mother, the universal mother, the world’s mother. She becomes Harishta, and she becomes Pushti. Pushti means strength; she gives strength to warriors. Atmanah – she becomes the embodiment of the soul. Mother says that she is the embodiment of the soul. Thus, mother transforms into numerous forms.
Why did the mother need to take on many forms? Because, at that time, the devotee needed that form. In other words, the gods grant boons. Mahadev Ji Maharaj immediately grants boons, Brahma too, and Vishnu also grant boons. At that moment, they do not think about what will happen tomorrow. For example, Shumbha and Nishumbha were given a boon. They said that they should not die by any god or demon. They wanted to always remain victorious, immortal, and invincible. Now, what could poor Brahma say? He said, “Brother! You will have to leave one thing on earth; no woman can harm me, meaning except for a woman, no one else can kill me.” He said, “Okay.” So the mother took on the form of a woman, went to Vindhyachal, became Vindhyavasini, and killed Shumbha and Nishumbha. Therefore, the mother says, “O gods! People call me Durga.” The question was asked why she is called Durga, meaning why is her name Durga? When the gods asked, she said –
Durga Durgatinashini,
Durga, the destroyer of misfortunes,
Main Durga kaam jo hai,
Unko karti hoon,
Arthaat jinko Brahma nahin kar sakta,
Vishnu nahin kar sakta,
Shiva nahin kar sakta,
Indra nahin kar sakta,
devata nahin kar sakte.
Kyonki Aa jaata hai.
Tasya karma nashyati – he Markandeya Rishi!
Main uske acche karmon ka nash kar deti hoon.
I, Durga, perform the tasks that even Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, and other deities cannot accomplish. Because It happens that I destroy the good deeds of those (who oppose or defy). Oh Markandeya Rishi! I erase their good actions.
Every saint has said this. The Guru Granth Sahib was written with the invocation of the first Bhagwati. It is written in the Srimad Bhagavatam – the goddess Saraswati, Vyasa then sung the praises. Everywhere, every saint, regardless of their region or religion, has acknowledged the mother in numerous forms. Even look at the Christians. They have churches (Giri-jaghar). You know the name Girija, whose name is it? Girija means Parvati.
Jaya jaya giriraj kishori,
Victory to you, O Daughter of the Mountain King (Parvati),
Jaya mahesh mukha chandra chakori
Victory to you, O beloved of Mahesh (Shiva), who gazes at your face like a Chakori bird gazes at the moon
They are worshipping the mother by the name of Girija. The name Girija is of the goddess – ‘Giri’ means mountain and ‘ja’ means daughter. Who is the daughter of the mountain? Parvati. Who is Parvati? The form of Lakshmi. That means they recognize her by the name of Girija. Some recognize her by the name of Shakti. Some recognize her by the name of Jyoti, some by the name of Devi, some by the name of Durga; she has numerous names. My sentiment is that we should certainly worship the goddesses because our soul’s embodiment is the same, our intellect’s embodiment is the same, our strength’s embodiment is the same.
The strength within us is theirs. Don’t people in society say how much strength you have inside? They want to see your strength. The name of strength is Shakti, and who is Shakti? Mother. The mother gives strength. Oh, forget everything else, when you go to buy iron – a motor, they ask how much horsepower it has? One horsepower, two horsepower, ten horsepower, etc. Power means Shakti (strength). Even iron does not work without strength. It works according to the strength it has. Humans should gather strength by not being lazy, not being careless, and not saying critical words but by following it. If, suppose, we can’t do it; sometimes it is not possible, then at least bow down. Many times it happens that we can’t bow down, so wherever there are recitations, just listen while walking. Listening has the same effect as doing. Go to good places during the Sharadiya Navaratras on Navami, Vijayadashami, and just listen. Mother says that just by listening, “Shrutva tasya phalam labhet” – one attains the fruits of listening to Durga Saptashati. Therefore, my beloveds! You are gathered in the forest. Whether you have recited the entire Durga Saptashati or not, whether you have bowed down or not, whatever it is, but
Merely gathering in her name, offering four oblations, pleases the mother, because her mantras are being chanted, and she receives them. Whether you offer one unit of devotion, a hundred units, or a single morsel, she is hungry for devotion, and that too is accepted. You are listening to their lectures as well. “Durga Patham Phalam Labhet” – one receives the fruits of reading the Durga path. The mother says so.
For the Sharadiya Navaratras, the mother said that whether it is Ashtami or Navami, if we are unable to perform the worship for some reason, then perform my worship on Chaturdashi; those who observe Ashtami or Navami can also do it on Chaturdashi. The mother informed the sages of her decree.
Irtam yada yada bada danavottha bhavisati,
Whenever there is a rise of troubles caused by demons,
Tada tadavatarih karişyami arisamkṣayam
Then I will incarnate and destroy the enemies
Whenever an obstacle arises due to demons, oh gods, and humans! When you face obstacles from demons (obstacles refer to lust, anger, pride, attachment, greed, which are prominent demons), when these obstacles start troubling you, or any Brahma Rakshasa, Betal starts troubling you, remember me at that time. But remember when will a person do it? When he keeps believing. He doesn’t know, doesn’t recognize, never considered the mother in life, never saw, never heard, then how will he remember? She will say, “What will I do with this fearless one? Why should I go to him?” Therefore, we should practice bowing to the mother and celebrating Navaratri.
There are four Navaratris, two hidden and two apparent. The Navaratris of Chaitra and Ashwin are apparent. The Navaratris of Ashadh and Magh are hidden. These Navaratris are also mentioned. But – the mother says that if you do not observe three, it’s okay, it’s not a problem, it’s no trouble, I have no issue. The autumnal – these are the Navaratris of the autumn season, do not be lazy in these, you have to do these and must do these. Pray to that mother and surrender to her. ‘Tubhyameva sampriyatet’ – everything is yours, and take her blessings throughout the twelve months. Guru Maharaj, surrender at the feet of the mother, believing that everything is hers and then accept it as her blessing. Saying it’s hers doesn’t mean just putting it here. Develop the feeling that everything is hers. And whatever you spend now, do it with the understanding that you are spending the blessings, by taking them. This brings us the greatest benefit that the blessings of the mother do not become a burden.
Buy. You will not buy a chicken, buffalo, or goat with the mother’s blessings, because that is her blessing. If we have money, we can buy. You will not use it in vices. You will use that blessing for good work, for good food. So, this is related to the goddess told to you.
Every task is done in advance, an advance payment is also made, and an advance is also given as a token, and an advance is also taken from the bank. By advance, I mean that it has been practiced here since the beginning. So, tomorrow is Dussehra. Dussehra means – Vijaya Dashami. Several anecdotes are related to Vijaya Dashami. During the time of Lord Shri Ramachandra, the victory he achieved was named Vijaya Dashami and celebrated with Diwali. Distressed by great demons like Shumbh, Nishumbh, Dhumralochan, Rakthabeej, the gods prayed to the mother in many ways. After praying, when the mother achieved victory over the demons, 330 million gods, their king Indra, Varuna, Kubera, and others celebrated with a ceremony named Vijaya Dashami that today the mother has won, and now we have regained Indralok. The mother achieved victory over the demons, and the gods celebrated the festival – Vijaya Dashami. Today, we people with the gods What less? Oh, it is absolutely right. We are part of God, it is not a lie.
Ishvara ansha jiva avinashi
The individual soul is an eternal fragment of the Supreme God
In the Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that the soul is a part of me – “Mamevansho Jeevaloke Jeevabhuta Sanatanah.” It cannot be otherwise. Therefore, we also follow the tradition of that mother, which has continued since time immemorial, celebrated by the gods and every deity, sage, and ascetic. It would be good if we celebrate Vijaya Dashami a day earlier because celebrating in advance is beneficial. After the time has passed, it is of no use. I wish you a happy Vijaya Dashami that the great mother Siddhidatri, also known as Shridevi Siddhidatri, may bless you.
The name of your ashram is Shri Siddhidata Ashram. People think that siddhi (spiritual power) is achieved here. Absolutely not. In our place, there is no work of siddhi. We do not give importance to siddhi. Siddhidata – who grants siddhi, meaning Lord Shrimannarayana, who gives to all yogis, ascetics, and sages, this is his ashram. Today, we are celebrating the ceremony of Siddhidatri in that ashram.
Today, both the mother and God are present here, meaning that I pray sincerely from my heart to that Baba, Siddhidata, and Siddhidatri Mother that all lovers attain supreme welfare and supreme benefit. May you all attain supreme happiness and may any kind of obstacle – divine, physical, material, political, created by gods, planetary, mantra, yantra, tantra, etc., or those who practice tantra, mantra, yantra during these days, may those obstacles not affect you. That is, may the mother protect you from them, may Baba protect you. I am praying to both of them for all of you. May our protection continue twenty-four hours.
When we observe the mother’s Navaratri, we say only one phrase –
Sarvajana sukhāya, sarvajana hitāya,
For the happiness of all, for the welfare of all,
Sarvashrestha sukhāya, sarvashrestha hitāya
For the greatest happiness, for the greatest welfare
We take such a resolution. Oh mother! I am following you so that you bless my disciples and followers, my lovers. If you give them happiness, then I will chant your scriptures, otherwise, I don’t need to chant your scriptures because I have already done so much, whether I do it or not now, I have earned enough. I For the happiness of all, for the welfare of all, I take the resolution that, O Mother! O Baba! You, who are believed by every creature, are ready to sacrifice everything in the name of this ashram, their blood, honor, dignity, and self-respect. Mother! Who will protect them? Baba! Tell me, who will protect them? So, we take this responsibility. When they say, ‘Evamastu’ – so be it! They say that on the ninth day, tell Siddhidatri without hesitation that according to the emotions of the lovers, we will definitely protect them in every situation, we will nurture them, we will protect their honor, we will protect their dignity. Mother says that I will reside in their homes as an unparalleled one. That’s why we hold this ceremony.
Question: Please kindly explain the universally accepted scriptural seed mantra for all the goddesses.
Answer: My dear Dr. Chandra Prakash! I mentioned that she is in the form of Mahalakshmi in three forms, meaning all three are complementary to each other. If you want to please all three goddesses and achieve a unified place, then according to the scriptures, ‘Om Aim Hreem’ Kleem Chamundayai Vichche; you should chant this seed mantra. It is found only in the Durga Saptashati and is given before the recitation of the Durga Saptashati. That means after this, you should approve and recite the Durga Saptashati. By chanting this seed mantra, the three goddesses become pleased. It is also written –
Sri Mahakali Mahalakshmi Mahasarasvatyo Devatah,
To the deities of Shri Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati,
Srigupapriyartham Saptashlokidurgapathe Vinayojah
For the pleasure of Shri Durga, this is the introduction to the recitation of the seven verses of Durga (Saptashloki Durga)
I am speaking from the scriptures, keep writing. I am mentioning the name Durga Saptashati, or you can see it in the Devi Bhagavata or in the Markandeya Purana. Seven hundred verses are quoted from the Markandeya Purana. That’s why it is called Saptashati.
Half Lakshmi is the same. Making three forms makes them complementary to each other. Lakshmi is there, but if there is no strength and wisdom, what is the use of Lakshmi? If there is no wisdom in it. And if there is wisdom and no grace of Lakshmi, what can poor wisdom alone do? Will it spread, what will wisdom do? It can do nothing. Therefore, these three are complementary to each other. If you want to please them, you should chant this root mantra. And if it comes to your mind that I will do it separately for Lakshmi, Shri Devi is – Om Shreem Shriye Namah. Chant this seed mantra. Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche, chant its full mantra. Chamundayai cha Vidmahe Vakratundaya cha Dheemahi Tanno Devi Prachodayat, do this. If you say that I do not want anyone else, only for Kali, then the ‘Kleem’ seed is hers, chant that. And if you want to do only for Saraswati – I will only do for Saraswati, then Om Vani Devyai Namah; or Vagdevyai Namah; pronounce these mantras. Pronounce the word ‘Aim’, Saraswati will be pleased.
In my opinion, combining all three seeds is beneficial. A Jat Baba performed penance. He was unmarried. Who would marry that poor guy? Jat Baba’s name was Nain Sukh, but he could not see, he was blind. When he performed penance, God was pleased. God said, Jat Baba! What do you want? Jat Baba said, I don’t want anything. God said, ask for something. Jat Baba said, I don’t want anything. Then God said, ask for something! He said, it’s up to you. I want to see my grandson drinking milk in a golden bowl. That means becoming wealthy and getting married too. How will there be a grandson without marriage? Doctor sir! If you want to do this then
Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche, chant this as much as possible, 108 or 1008 times, chant a lot, a lakh times, nine lakh times. Chant this mantra, and all three goddesses will be pleased together. It will work like Babaji.
Narayana. Narayana. Narayana.
Summary
The discourse, delivered on the final day of Navratri dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, emphasizes the significance of the Divine Mother in her various forms. It explores the nine manifestations of the Goddess, each representing different aspects of divinity and their roles in granting siddhis (spiritual powers) and fulfilling the desires of devotees. The speaker highlights the importance of worshiping the Divine Mother, comparing her essential role in the cosmos to that of an ordinary mother in human life. The discourse also delves into the deeper spiritual and practical aspects of worship, encouraging devotees to engage in sincere devotion and practice the chanting of seed mantras, which invoke the blessings of the Goddess in her many forms.
Moreover, the discourse underscores the interrelatedness of the three principal forms of the Goddess—Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati—explaining how they complement each other in bestowing strength, wisdom, and prosperity. It discusses the powerful effects of the Goddess’s blessings in removing obstacles, protecting devotees, and guiding them toward spiritual and material success. The importance of understanding and reciting specific mantras dedicated to the Goddess is emphasized, with a particular focus on the universal seed mantra “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche,” which is said to please all three principal forms of the Goddess.
Important Points
- Siddhidatri is the ninth form of the Divine Mother, granting all perfections and achievements.
- The Divine Mother manifests in nine primary forms during Navratri, each representing different aspects of divinity.
- Worship of the Divine Mother is essential for spiritual and material fulfillment.
- The Mother’s various forms, such as Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, and Mahasaraswati, complement each other.
- The Goddess protects, nurtures, and grants wisdom, strength, and prosperity.
- Chanting specific mantras, like “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche,” invokes the blessings of all forms of the Goddess.
- The Divine Mother’s blessings remove obstacles and ensure the well-being of devotees.
- The discourse emphasizes the interconnectedness of strength (Shakti), wisdom, and wealth.
- The Divine Mother’s grace is necessary for the effectiveness of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
- The speaker discusses the importance of practicing devotion with sincerity and understanding.
- The discourse highlights the significance of Navratri and its culmination in Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra).
- The Mother is depicted as the embodiment of compassion, protection, and the ultimate source of power.
- The Divine Mother’s role extends to every aspect of life, including health, wealth, and spiritual progress.
- The discourse encourages devotees to align their actions and prayers with the will of the Divine Mother.
- The importance of the scriptural seed mantra “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche” is emphasized for attaining the Goddess’s blessings.
