Navratri Second Day: Today i.e. 12th October is the second day of Shardiya Navratri and on this day Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Maa Durga, is worshipped. It is believed that this form of mother is a symbol of penance, sacrifice and restraint. Worship of Maa Brahmacharini gives the devotees mental peace, patience and strength not to lose courage even in difficult situations.
Nature and importance of Maa Brahmacharini
Mother Brahmacharini is considered a goddess wearing white clothes. He has a chanting rosary in his right hand and a kamandal in his left hand. This form is completely luminous and supernatural. According to mythology, Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Her ascetic form is worshiped as Maa Brahmacharini. The word ‘Brahmacharini’ means a goddess who follows the path of Brahma i.e. the ultimate truth and does penance.
Today’s auspicious color and enjoyment
White color is considered auspicious on the second day of Navratri. White color is a symbol of peace, purity and simplicity. It is considered good to wear white saree, suit or kurta on this day. Mother Brahmacharini is very fond of offering sugar candy, sugar, white sweets and sugarcane juice. It is believed that by offering sugar to Mother Goddess and donating it to the needy, all the wishes are fulfilled.
Method of worship of Maa Brahmacharini – Follow these easy steps for puja:
First of all, take bath in the morning and wear clean or white colored clothes. Sprinkle Ganga water after cleaning the place of worship. Light a lamp in front of the mother’s picture or idol and offer Roli, Akshat, sandalwood and white flowers to the mother. After this, offer sugar candy, sugar or white sweets to the mother.
During the puja, chant the mantra ‘Om Devi Brahmacharinya Namah’ 108 times. In the end, perform aarti of Maa Brahmacharini and pray for happiness and peace.
Aarti of Maa Brahmacharini
Jai Ambe Brahmacharini Mata. Jai Chaturanan, dear giver of happiness.
You are pleasing to Lord Brahma. You teach knowledge to everyone.
Your chanting is the Brahma Mantra. To whom the simple world chants.
Jai Gayatri, mother of the Vedas. Whoever pays attention to you every day.
There should be no shortage. No one should suffer sorrow.
His absence should be permanent. Who knows your glory.
By taking the rosary of protection. Chant the mantra with devotion.
Stop being lazy and sing praises. Mother, you give him happiness.
Brahmacharini, your name. Complete all my work.
Devotee, worshiper of your feet. Keep the shame my mahatari.
Mantra of Maa Brahmacharini
Om Devi Brahmacharinya Namah
Or Goddess Sarvabhuteshu Brahmacharini as an institution.
Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥
Note: It is believed that by worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini with this method, Mother Goddess becomes pleased and fulfills all the wishes of the devotees.