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After the race and stress of the year, after all, the nine days have come when our mind automatically sinks in devotion and peace. Navratri … This is not just a festival, but the power of the mother, is a chance to feel her nine different forms inside. The first day of this festival, the first worship is of Mother Shailputri.
“Shell” means mountain and “daughter” i.e. daughter. Maa Shailputri Parvatraj is the daughter of the Himalayas. Wearing a white sari, decorating half the moon on the forehead, this form of mother riding on the bull (Nandi) is very calm and gentle. But behind this peace is hidden like a rock -like firmness and strength.
A story that gives courage
It is said that mother Shailputri was Sati in her previous birth. When her father Daksha insulted her husband Lord Shiva, she could not bear that insult and she consumed herself in the fire of yagna. In the next life, he was born as Parvati in the Himalayan house and did harsh penance to regain Shiva again. His penance and strong intentions make him Shailputri. This form of mother teaches us that if our intentions are clean and strong like a rock, then we can achieve anything in life.
How to worship the first form of mother?
Mother Shailputri is worshiped very simple and heartily.
- What does mother like? Mother loves white. In worship, offer them white flowers, especially jasmine,.
- What to offer in enjoyment? Mother Shailputri is very dear to things made from cow’s ghee. You should offer ghee to them and then donate it to a Brahmin. It is believed that by doing this, the mother is happy and keeps the devotee away from diseases.
- Remember mother with this mantra: While worshiping, chant this small mantra with reverence in your mind:
Om and Hr Klein Shailputrai Namah.
The first day of Navratri is not just the beginning of a puja. This is the day to awaken the power of resolution in itself. Just as Maa Shailputri left everything to achieve her goal, in the same way we can also take a pledge to give up a bad habit in these nine days.