The classic text of the Devi
Mahatmya, tells a story of how sakthis
emerged from each of the Gods to aid
the Supreme Goddess in fighting
the asuras (demons). Each sakthi possessed
the form,ornament, and
mount of the particular god. These are the goddesses
who serve
Adhiparasakthi and carry out Her functions.
Devi
AdhiParaskthi
The one who rules this world. Everything in this world is
contained
in
HER. All forms in the world are HER forms. All living things
are part
of HER.
It is Devi AdhiParasakthi who performs the tasks of
the Tri-Murthys,
Sive, Vishnu and Brahma. She is the 8 Siddhis, 7 Rishis,
Lords of the
8 directions, 11 Rudras and many more
She is not only
worshipped by men but also by the devas. She is
present in everything we
see. She is represente in the plants,
the animals, the birds, the sea, the
sky and the holy river.
She is the Sakthi ( power) who drives this
world. She is the mother
of
mankind
The 7 Goddess of
AdhiParasakthi
BRAHMI
Brahmi represents Lord Brahma's energy. She has
big eyes. Her body is
golden in color with four arms. She is seated on Her
vehicle which is
a swan.
CHAMUNDI
Chamundi represents an aspect of
Mother's energy. She has three eyes
and eight hands. She is seated on Her
vehicle which is a buffalo. Her
left foot is resting on a demon who is
praying to Her.
INDIRANI
Indirani represents Lord Indra's energy. She
is wearing very
beautiful
(rich) ornaments and clothing and has four
arms. She isseated on her
vehicle which is an
elephant.
KOWMARI
Kowmari represents Lord Muruga's energy. She is
kumkum (red powder)
in
color with four arms and she wears a diamond
studded crown. Her flag
which has a peacock on it. She is seated on Her
vehicle which is a
peacock.
MAHESWARI
Maheswari represents Lord
Shiva's energy. She has three eyes (2
normal
and 1 in Her forehead). Her
body is white in color with four ams. Her
hair is shaped into a crown and
She has a cobra around Her neck. She
also has Her weapon which is a Soolum
(trident) and her flag which
has
a bull on it. She is seated on Her
vehicle which is a bull.
VARAHI
Varahi represents Lord Yama's energy.
She is very dark in color and
she is wearing black silk and black jewelry.
Her face is like that of
a boar and she has four arms. She is seated on a
peetam (seat)
with her left foot supported by a small
stool.
VISHANAVI
Vishanavi represents Lord Vishnu's energy. She has
lotus like eyes
and
Her body is a dark cloud color (blueish) with four
arms. She is
seated
on Her vehicle which is a eagle.
Om
ParaShaktiya Namaha
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