9 lessons from 9 days of Navaratri
Navaratri is the hindu festival, when devotees worship Maa durga for the span of nine days. Each day of navaratri represents a distinct avatar of Maa durga and has an associated color to it. This festival is celebrated in different ways across different parts of India. Even though the form of celebration varies , the intention of the festival is same which represents the win of good over evil. Destruction of all negativity around us and radiating positive energy. Here is my take on what lessons Maa durga gives us in her various forms. Day 1 : Goddess Shailaputri Shailaputri is the first form of Maa durga who symbolizes the collective power of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. She represents the mooladhar shakti or the root chakra. She is the epitome of all energy. This form of the goddess depicts that, without realizing our core energy and strength that lies inside us, we will not be able to face the challenges in our life. Each one of us has our unique abilities...