Navratri 2021: Weapons of Goddess Durga and their Significance
नवरात्रि 2021: देवी दुर्गा के हथियार और उनके महत्व
Navratri is among the major festivals of Hindus. Goddess Durga’s 9 kinds are worshipped within the 9 days of Navratri and this competition is widely known throughout states within the nation. As per non secular beliefs Goddess Durga is taken into account essentially the most highly effective deity. The ten arms of the goddess have weapons and it's believed that Maa Durga protects her devotees from evil forces with these weapons. This yr the Navratri celebrations started right this moment on October 7 and can proceed until October 15.
Let’s take a look on the significance of Maa Durga’s weapons:
As per non secular beliefs Goddess Durga is taken into account essentially the most highly effective deity. (Representational picture: Shutterstock)
Trishul
It's believed that the Trishul has been given by Lord Shiva to Goddess Durga. The three sharp ends of it are an emblem of ‘trigun’ or three properties of each dwelling being on earth. The triguns are Sattva, Raja and Tama
Sudarshan Chakra
Lord Krishna’s gifted Sudarshan Chakra to Goddess Durga. It symbolises that the world is managed by the goddess and the universe revolves across the centre of creation.
Lotus
Lotus is taken into account the image of Lord Brahma which represents information. Half bloomed lotus is an emblem of the rise of non secular consciousness within the thoughts of a human being.
Bow and Arrow
Bow and Arrow have been given by Pawandev and Suryadev that are an emblem of vitality. Bow represents potential vitality and Arrow represents kinetic vitality. It additionally symbolises that Maa Durga solely controls all of the sources of vitality within the universe.
Sword
Sword has been given by Lord Ganesh. It symbolises information and knowledge. Sword represents the sharpness of knowledge whereas its shine represents information.
Vajra
Indradev’s reward Vajra is the image of soul’s perseverance and robust resolving energy. Maa Durga makes her devotees robust with indomitable self-confidence and can energy.
Spear
Spear is an emblem of auspiciousness and it has been gifted by Lord Agni. It additionally represents fiery energy. It is aware of the distinction between proper and fallacious deeds.
Snake
Lord Shiva’s Snake is an emblem of consciousness and vitality. It additionally represents the change from the bottom state of consciousness to its higher state.
Axe
An Axe and Armor has been offered to Maa Durga by Lord Vishwakarma. It's a image of combating with evil and never being frightened of any penalties.
