Navratri Sadhana Day 7: Goddess Kalaratri

The Fierce Protector

Who is Goddess Kalaratri?

Goddess Kalaratri is depicted with a dark complexion, disheveled hair, and a fearless posture riding a donkey. She has four hands, with two holding a thunderbolt and a weapon, and the other two bestowing blessings. Her appearance symbolizes death of darkness and the dawn of knowledge.

Symbolism and Significance

Worshipping Goddess Kalaratri destroys ignorance and removes darkness from the lives of her devotees. She is considered the most powerful and fierce form of Goddess Durga, embodying the destruction of negativity and protection from evil spirits.

Celebrating Goddess Kalaratri

Devotees often perform the “Kalaratri Puja” with great devotion, dressing in red as a symbol of energy and passion. The day is particularly significant for spiritual seekers as it is believed to bring relief from adverse planetary influences.

Guidelines for Sixth Day Sadhana: Sri Devi Kalaratri

•Do It everyday at same place and same time

• Sit on a woollen mat (you can also use chair but keep woolen mat below your feet) in a quiet place in a comfortable position with spine kept straight and facing east or north for the meditation.

• Chant OM Nine times to balance you energy centers in the body

• Do deep breathing for 3–5 minutes

• Imagine divine mother Durga at your Ajna Chakra (in between the eyebrows) and worship mentally by offering flowers while chanting mantra. Chant the mantra for 108 times or 15- 30 min as given below:

“Om Hreem shreem Kalratri Durgaaye namaha Om Hreem Dum Durgaaye namaha”

ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं कालरात्रि दुर्गायै नमः ॐ ह्रीं दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Devi Reflections:

In today’s context, Goddess Kalaratri teaches us about the power of transformation and courage. She inspires individuals to face challenges head-on and to embrace the changes that lead towards growth and enlightenment.

Destroy negativity and embrace transformation through the blessings of Kalaratri.”
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