VIjayadasmi

Our scriptures narrate many legends and episodes of Parashakthi coming in different incarnations for different purposes. Each day of Navarathri is dedicated to one such form of Parashakthi. Vijaydasami is the day on which she is invoked as Mahishasuramardhini. She destroyed the evil elements that caused harm and hurt to her darling children – all her creations. She waged fierce wars and eliminated the evil elements and protected her children. One thing to remember is that in the fierce fighting she used up lot of her cosmic energy. She needs to generate a lot of energy to replenish the stocks utilized in the fight. Who can cooperate with her in her efforts to rejuvenate her cosmic dimension? It is the unselfish prayers and dedicated devotion alone of her devotees that enables her to ‘regain’ her energy. ‘Panakam’ offered as a neivedyam to Amman in the evening of Vijaydasami is a gesture of offering a sweetened drink to Amman returning tired and thirsty after the fierce fight. Ask yourself a question: “Amman has done so much for us and saved us and protected all of us by fighting fierce wars to ensure security and peace for us. In what way can we cooperate and participate with her in her efforts to rejuvenate her energies and enhance her cosmic powers? The answer is to recognize that she resides in ‘her temple’ in our hearts. She gathers strength from the energies we generate in our body centres. Expression of our love and compassion is her strength.

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