The nine gods who are worshiped during Navratri are a symbol of various forms and qualities of today’s woman. These are nine gods – Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri
Nine goddesses and women forms
– Shailputri: Symbol of woman’s childhood.
– Brahmacharini: The form of woman’s penance and restraint.
– Chandraghanta: Message of woman’s beauty and safety.
– Kushmanda: Role in the creation of women.
– Skandamata: Woman’s form of motherhood.
– Katyayani: Voice against women’s power and injustice.
– Kalratri: Woman’s power that opposes injustice.
– Mahagauri: A symbol of peace and gentleness of women.
– Siddhidatri: A symbol of women’s siddhis and inner strength.
Today’s women are also goddesses
Today’s women are also like various forms of Goddess. She shows strength, courage, affection and intelligence in her life. Whether it is home, workplace or society, women play their role and reflect the qualities of Goddess.
– Shakti and courage: Women face challenges in their lives and cross them.
– Mamta and Karuna: Women show Mamta and compassion towards their family and society.
– Wisdom and leadership: Women demonstrate intelligence and leadership in their decisions and actions.
Goddess and Nari – equal
Goddess and women have equality, both are a symbol of power, compassion and strength. Just as the goddess protects her devotees, women protect their family and society. Both Goddess and women make society rich with their qualities. In every woman, we will be able to realize the true meaning of women empowerment only in every woman and our family in the goddess. Nisha Sharma, writer, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh