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Mata Brahmacharini Puja

Goddess of Penance & Devotion

दधाना करपद्माभ्यामक्षमालाकमण्डलू । देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा ॥

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Maa Brahmacharini - Second Form of Goddess Durga

Maa Brahmacharini

ब्रह्मचारिणी · Goddess of Penance

ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः॥

Maa Brahmacharini is the second manifestation of Goddess Durga, worshipped on Navratri Day 2. She is the goddess of tapas (austerity), penance, and single-minded devotion. She is depicted wearing white clothes, holding a japa mala (rosary) in her right hand and a kamandalu (water pot) in her left hand. She is the embodiment of the Swadhisthana Chakra and rules over Mars (Mangal).

Rosary (Japa Mala)

Right hand

Kamandalu

Left hand

Swadhisthana Chakra

Sacral energy center

Sacred Mantras & Prayers

॥ मूल मंत्र ॥

ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः ॥

Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah

Chant 108 times daily

॥ प्रार्थना मंत्र ॥

दधाना करपद्माभ्यामक्षमालाकमण्डलू ।
देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा ॥

Dadhānā karapadmābhyāmakṣamālākamaṇḍalū ।
Devī prasīdatu mayi brahmacāriṇyanuttamā ॥

॥ ध्यान मंत्र ॥

ब्रह्मचारिणी श्वेतवस्त्रा श्वेतपद्मासना शुभा ।
श्वेतपुष्पैः पूजिता देवी श्वेतचन्दनचर्चिता ॥

अक्षमालां कमण्डलुं दधती शान्तरूपिणी ।
ब्रह्मचारिणी सदा पातु मम सर्वत्र सर्वदा ॥

Story & Spiritual Significance

Previous Birth: In her previous birth, Maa Brahmacharini was Goddess Parvati who performed severe penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband after Sati's self-immolation.

Tapas Power: She is the embodiment of tapas (austerity) and single-minded devotion. By worshipping her, devotees gain discipline, focus, patience and spiritual strength.

Swadhisthana Chakra: She presides over the sacral chakra, awakening creativity, emotional balance and pure devotion.

Ruling Planet: Mars (Mangal). Her worship removes Mangal dosha, anger issues and brings courage & determination.

Sacred Offerings (Prasad)

White Flowers

Mishri (Sugar Candy)

Sandalwood Paste

Fruits

Offer white items and chant her mantra 108 times