BRAHMACHARINI
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| BRAHMACHARINI |
Goddess Brahmacharini symbolises penance, self-control, and austerity, embodying the spiritual discipline and unwavering devotion to higher goals. Goddess Brahmacharini is a form of Goddess Durga, celebrated on the second day of Navratri. Her name means ‘She Who Practices Penance’, and her portrayal with a rosary and water pot, represent her steadfast commitment to inner growth and spiritual enlightenment, inspiring patience, perseverance, and mental strength in devotees. Brahmacharini signifies self-discipline, penance and Tapasya or austerity, which she undertook to win Lord Shiva as her consort. The japa mala or rosary in her hand symbolises constant meditation and the unwavering focus on spiritual goals. The kamandal or water pot she carries represents the purity, peace, and inner calm attained through her spiritual practices. Unlike other forms of Durga, she walks barefoot, symbolising simplicity, grace, and steadfastness in her spiritual journey; Her white attire is a symbol of purity, peace, and serenity; and as an unmarried form of Goddess Parvati, she symbolises the state of complete devotion and aspiration towards a higher spiritual purpose. For Her devotees She serves as an inspiration to embrace discipline and inner strength, patience and endurance, and the peace that comes with detachment from worldly desires.

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