Embodying the Goddess Durga
Author: Laura Kristine Chamberlain
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 113
ISBN-13:
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Goddess Durga and Sacred Female Power
Author: Laura Amazzone
Publisher: University Press of America
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 0761853138
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Amazzone's voice is strong and clear. Goddess Durga promises the transformation, empowerment, and dignity that is our birthright."--Marisa Tomei, Academy Award-winning actor.
Awakening Shakti
Author: Sally Kempton
Publisher: Sounds True
Published: 2013-02-01
Total Pages: 373
ISBN-13: 1604079444
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow do you live a life of spiritual awakening as well as outer abundance, inner freedom as well as deep intimacy? How do you serve the world selflessly, yet passionately celebrate your life? The sages of Tantra have known for centuries that when you follow the path of Shakti—the sacred feminine principle personified by the goddesses of yoga—these gifts can manifest spontaneously. Yet most of us, women as well as men, have yet to experience the full potential of our inner feminine energies. When you know these powers for what they are, they heighten your capacity to open spiritually, love more deeply and fearlessly, create with greater mastery, and move through the world with skill and delight. In Awakening Shakti, you will learn how to recognize and invite: Kali, bringer of strength, fierce love, and untamed freedomLakshmi, who confers prosperity and beautySaraswati, for clarity of communication and intuitionRadha, who carries the divine energy of spiritual longingBhuvaneshvari, who creates the space for sacred transformationParvati, to awaken creativity and the capacity to love With a wealth of meditations, visualizations, mantras, teachings, and beautifully told stories, Awakening Shakti provides a practical guide for activating the currents of the divine feminine in every aspect of your life. “Sally Kempton's new book is a treasure that brings myth, meditation, and everyday revelation together in a way that will allow every woman to embody the divine feminine in her life. Sally enlivens the full spectrum of the goddess—from independent protector, to lover, to dynamic and powerful creatrix. I highly recommend this soon-to-be classic!” —Shiva Rea, yogini “Sally Kempton has given us a mythic manual for a new kind of feminism—a feminism of the soul. And this is a good thing, because humanity needs feminine power now as both a healing tonic and a source of reinvention.” —Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of the Omega Institute, author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow
Hindu Goddess Nav Durga Maa
Author: Ahalya Gautam
Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Published: 2015-05-09
Total Pages: 15
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAccording to the Hindu Scriptures, Goddess Durga manifests herself in countless forms. Devotees enjoy Her grace by worshipping Her diverse forms. Twice a year the nine Manifestations of goddess Durga are specially adored and worshipped. These religious rites which continue for nine nights go by the name of ‘Nine – Night Worship’. The worship of goddess Durga is celebrated with great gaiety and devotion throughout the length and breadth of the whole country. During these Nine-Nights (Navaraatri) nine different incarnation of goddess Durga are adored. These nine diverse forms of goddess Durga embody all her powers. They fulfill all the desires of the devotees and enable them to enjoy honor and reverence here in this world and salvation hereafter in the other world. The Nine Manifestations of goddess Durga are as follow: Shailputri, Brahmchaarini, Chandraghantaa, Kushmaandaa, Skandamaataa, Kaatyaayani, Kaalaraatri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidaatri. Men too can acquire strength by their worship and adoration. The subject matter of this book has been culled from different ancient Hindu Scriptures. We have traced the origin of different Divine Powers and described their modes of worship in an easy language.
Durga Devi
Author: Swati Bisht
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2024-05-17
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Durga Devi: A Beacon of Strength and Protection" is a comprehensive exploration of the divine mother goddess's significance, mythology, and spiritual teachings. Through a rich tapestry of mythological narratives, symbolism, and practical insights, the book delves into the timeless wisdom embodied by Durga Devi, inspiring readers to deepen their connection with her divine presence. The book begins by elucidating Durga Devi's central role in Hindu mythology as the formidable warrior goddess who embodies strength, courage, and protection. It explores her multifaceted attributes and iconography, revealing profound truths about the nature of reality and spiritual evolution. Throughout the chapters, readers are invited to journey through Durga Devi's mythology, learning valuable lessons about courage, resilience, and divine grace. From her epic battles against demons to her nurturing embrace as the divine mother goddess, Durga Devi emerges as a symbol of empowerment, resilience, and compassion. The book also examines the celebration of Durga Puja, one of Hinduism's most revered festivals, and explores Durga Devi's enduring influence on contemporary culture, feminism, and spirituality. In conclusion, "Durga Devi: A Beacon of Strength and Protection" offers readers a profound exploration of the divine mother goddess's legacy and teachings. It encourages further exploration and devotion to Durga Devi, inspiring seekers to embody her divine qualities in their daily lives and to walk the path of spiritual realization and liberation.
Nava Durga
Author: Nalini Ramachandran
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Published: 2020-10-19
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 935305981X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDurga, as this powerful warrior-goddess is known, Has nine special forms-each one unique, not just a clone. Shailaputri, Brahmacharini and Chandraghanta, Kushmanda and Skandamata, Katyayani and Kaalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri . . . They are the Nava Durga, Worshipped during Navaratri, The festival of nine nights and nine days That's celebrated across India and the world in myriad ways To praise the goddesses and their glory. This is their story!
Mother Divine
Author: Indira Krishnan
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2021-02-27
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKstep into your own consciousness to realize your dreams.For ages seers and saints have gone in meditation & have achieved their goals .These nine days fasting & meditation has remarkable effects on your emotional and physical well being .Rituals and fire conducted during these nine days are practical method of invoking the mantras & energy.
Ritual Worship of the Great Goddess
Author: Hillary Rodrigues
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 2012-02-01
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 0791488446
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuring a nine-day period every autumn, Hindus in India and throughout the world worship the Great Goddess, Durgā--the formidable deity who is loved like a mother. One of the most dramatic and popular of these celebrations is the Durgā Pūjā, a rite noted for its visual pageantry, ritual complexity, and communal participation. In this book, Hillary Peter Rodrigues describes the Bengali style of Durgā Pūjā practiced in the sacred city of Banaras from beginning to end. A romanization of the Sanskrit litany is included along with an English translation. In addition to the liturgical description, Rodrigues provides information on the rite's component elements and mythic aspects. There are interpretive sections on puja, the Great Goddess, women's roles in the ritual, and the socio-cultural functions of the ritual. Rodrigues maintains that the Durgā Pūjā is a rite of cosmic rejuvenation, of empowerment at both the personal and social levels, and a rite that orchestrates manifestations of the feminine, both Divine and human.
The Way of the Goddess
Author: Ananta Ripa Ajmera
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2022-09-13
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0593420705
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCultivate inner wisdom and strength through simple, sacred rituals from the ancient Indian goddess tradition. In our chaotic and isolating times, it’s more essential than ever to connect to our highest selves—finding the purpose, pleasure, and freedom that lives inside each of us. Grounded in the Vedic spiritual traditions of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, the simple practices in this engaging guide offer us the space and perspective to do just that. You’ll meet the nine Indian goddesses who embody the essential facets of divine feminine power—courage, creativity, intuition, rejuvenation, transformation, and more—and discover simple spiritual practices to honor each of these divine energies within ourselves. Renowned Ayurvedic practitioner and spiritual teacher Ananta Ripa Ajmera sheds light on the goddesses and her own journey of healing and transformation, along with simple everyday rituals ranging from chakra balancing and spiritual reflection to journal prompts, creativity challenges, and more. Whether you’re looking to deepen your spiritual practice or simply to reconnect to what matters most, the daily spiritual practices in this vibrantly illustrated guide will help you reflect, rejuvenate, and feel more fully alive.
The Making of Goddess Durga in Bengal: Art, Heritage and the Public
Author: Samir Kumar Das
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-05-21
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9811602638
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the making of the Goddess Durga both as an art and as part of the intangible heritage of Bengal. As the ‘original site of production’ of unbaked clay idols of the Hindu Goddess Durga and other Gods and Goddesses, Kumartuli remains at the centre of such art and heritage. The art and heritage of Kumartuli have been facing challenges in a rapidly globalizing world that demands constant redefinition of ‘art’ with the invasion of market forces and migration of idol makers. As such, the book includes chapters on the evolution of idols, iconographic transformations, popular culture and how the public is constituted by the production and consumption of the works of art and heritage and finally the continuous shaping and reshaping of urban imaginaries and contestations over public space. It also investigates the caste group of Kumbhakars (Kumars or the idol makers), reflecting on the complex relation between inherited skill and artistry. Further, it explores how the social construction of art as ‘art’ introduces a tangled web of power asymmetries between ‘art’ and ‘craft’, between an ‘artist’ and an ‘artisan’, and between ‘appreciation’ and ‘consumption’, along with their implications for the articulation of market in particular and social relations in general. Since little has been written on this heritage hub beyond popular pamphlets, documents on town planning and travelogues, the book, written by authors from various fields, opens up cross-disciplinary conversations, situating itself at the interface between art history, sociology of aesthetics, politics and government, social history, cultural studies, social anthropology and archaeology. The book is aimed at a wide readership, including students, scholars, town planners, heritage preservationists, lawmakers and readers interested in heritage in general and Kumartuli in particular.
