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Shailputri: The First form of Mother Goddess Durga
Dedicated to the Mother Goddess Durga, Navaratri is a major festival which is celebrated all over India and Nepal. One of all nine forms of Devi Durga is worshipped every day in Navaratri.
The first form of Maa Durga is Shailputri, who was born to the King of Mountains. “Shail” means mountain and “putri” means daughter. Hence, she is called Shailputri – the daughter of mountain. Maa Shailputri, an absolute form of Mother Nature, is worshipped on the first day of Navaratri. She is also referred to as Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva and mother of Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya.
As the embodiment of Mother Nature, Prakriti, she looks after all living organisms including human beings, animals, trees, shrubs, plants and even tiny living things on Earth.
The image of Maa Shailputri is a divine lady, holding a Trishul (trident) in her right hand and lotus flower in her left hand. A half moon decorates her forehead and she rides on Nandi.
According to Shiv Mahapurana and other scriptures, Sati married Mahadev against the wishes of her father, King Daksha who was not happy to see his daughter marry an ascetic living in isolation among ghosts and ghouls.
King Daksha organized a Maha Yajna and invited everyone except Shiva and Sati. Deeply hurt, Sati reasoned within herself that her parents had neglected to make a formal invitation to them simply because an invitation was not necessary for family members. She resolved to go to the yajna despite attempts by Shiva to dissuade her.
Upon her arrival, King Daksha humiliated both Sati and Shiva in front of everyone present at the yajna. Humiliated by her father’s behaviour and wanting nothing more to do with her family, she sacrificed her body in the yogic fire.
Deeply shocked and saddened then enraged upon hearing the news of Sati’s death, Shiva tore his hair out and fashioned Virabhadra, the fiercest of warriors. He then commanded Virabhadra to go to the yajna and destroy Daksha and all present at the occasion. Upon Shiva’s orders Virabhadra stormed the ceremony and killed Daksha along with many of the guests.
With his anger finally gone only to be replaced by sorrow, Shiva absorbed Virbhadra into his own form and revived Daskha’s body by giving it the head of a goat. Shiva then carefully picked up Sati’s body and walked away from the scene, not knowing where he was going but simply wanting to be a recluse again.
The other gods tried to bring Shiva out of his mourning but despite several efforts, could do nothing but desperately watch as he roamed the earth and bellowed to the howling winds. They finally called upon Lord Vishnu to return Shiva to sanity who used his Sudarshana Chakra to cut Sati’s lifeless body into 52 pieces. These pieces fell at various places and became places of pilgrimage called Shakti Peethas.
With the last part of the body falling away, Shiva sat down at the banks of the source of Ganges and went into a long meditative mode until he remembered who he was and what he had gone through.
Without Shiva, the whole universe was in disorder.
Sati was reborn again as Parvati in the home of King Himalaya, bringing in rays of hope for normalcy to return to the world. Shiva continued to remain lost in the densest of sadhana and it became very difficult for Parvati to wake him up and recognize her.
With great efforts and immense devotion, Parvati is finally able to break through the barrier she is faced with and remarries Mahadev.
Shailputri symbolizes as the true Goddess of root chakra, Muladhara. Her awakening was toward establishing universal love with Lord Shiva that glorified her as the Goddess of awareness. Upon awakening this Shakti, one begins their journey towards spiritual awakening and their purpose in life. Without energizing this chakra, one doesn’t have the power and strength to do anything worthwhile.
To make full use of this precious human life, it is said that one should worship Maa Shailputri and it is for this reason that this Avatar of Mother Goddess Durga is worshipped on the first day of Navaratri.
Mantra for Maa Shailputri:
वंदे वाद्द्रिछतलाभाय चंद्रार्धकृतशेखराम |
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्री यशस्विनीम् ||
Vande Vanchhitalabhay chandrardhakritshekharam |
Vrisharudham Shooldharam Shailputreem Yashasvineem ||
Hindi Translation:
शैलपुत्री माता जो यशस्विनी हैं, जिनके मस्तक पे आधा चन्द्र सुशोभित है,
जो वृष पे आरुड़ हैं, इच्छित लाभ देने वाली हैं, उनकी हम वंदना करते है |
English Translation:
I worship the illustrious Goddess Shailputri, who is adorned with half moon on her head
Who rides on Nandi and carries a trident. May she fulfil all my wishes.
Goddess Shailputri
Origin
After the self-immolation as Goddess Sati, Goddess Parvati took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya. In Sanskrit Shail means the mountain and due to which Goddess was known as Shailputri, the daughter of the mountain.
Navratri Worship
Goddess Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of Navratri.
Governing Planet
It is believed that the Moon, the provider of all fortunes, is governed by Goddess Shailputri and any bad effect of the Moon can be overcome by worshipping this form of Adi Shakti.
Iconography
The mount of Goddess Shailputri is bull and because of that she is also known as Vrisharudha (वृषारूढ़ा). Goddess Shailputri is depicted with two hands. She carries Trishul in the right hand and the lotus flower in the left hand.
Details
She is also known as Hemavati and Parvati. Due to her importance among all nine forms Goddess Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Similar to her previous birth as Goddess Sati, Goddess Shailputri got married to Lord Shiva.
Devanagari Name
शैलपुत्री
Favourite Flower
Jasmine (चमेली)
Mantra
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah॥
Prarthana
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥
Stuti
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Dhyana
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
पूणेन्दु निभाम् गौरी मूलाधार स्थिताम् प्रथम दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
पटाम्बर परिधानां रत्नाकिरीटा नामालंकार भूषिता॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना पल्लवाधरां कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां स्नेमुखी क्षीणमध्यां नितम्बनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥
Punendu Nibham Gauri Muladhara Sthitam Prathama Durga Trinetram।
Patambara Paridhanam Ratnakirita Namalankara Bhushita॥
Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Snemukhi Kshinamadhyam Nitambanim॥
Stotra
प्रथम दुर्गा त्वंहि भवसागरः तारणीम्।
धन ऐश्वर्य दायिनी शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
त्रिलोजननी त्वंहि परमानन्द प्रदीयमान्।
सौभाग्यरोग्य दायिनी शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
चराचरेश्वरी त्वंहि महामोह विनाशिनीं।
मुक्ति भुक्ति दायिनीं शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Prathama Durga Tvamhi Bhavasagarah Taranim।
Dhana Aishwarya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Trilojanani Tvamhi Paramananda Pradiyaman।
Saubhagyarogya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Charachareshwari Tvamhi Mahamoha Vinashinim।
Mukti Bhukti Dayinim Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Kavacha
ॐकारः में शिरः पातु मूलाधार निवासिनी।
हींकारः पातु ललाटे बीजरूपा महेश्वरी॥
श्रींकार पातु वदने लावण्या महेश्वरी।
हुंकार पातु हृदयम् तारिणी शक्ति स्वघृत।
फट्कार पातु सर्वाङ्गे सर्व सिद्धि फलप्रदा॥
Omkarah Mein Shirah Patu Muladhara Nivasini।
Himkarah Patu Lalate Bijarupa Maheshwari॥
Shrimkara Patu Vadane Lavanya Maheshwari।
Humkara Patu Hridayam Tarini Shakti Swaghrita।
Phatkara Patu Sarvange Sarva Siddhi Phalaprada॥
Aarti
शैलपुत्री माँ बैल असवार। करें देवता जय जय कार॥
शिव-शंकर की प्रिय भवानी। तेरी महिमा किसी ने न जानी॥
पार्वती तू उमा कहलावें। जो तुझे सुमिरे सो सुख पावें॥
रिद्धि सिद्धि परवान करें तू। दया करें धनवान करें तू॥
सोमवार को शिव संग प्यारी। आरती जिसने तेरी उतारी॥
उसकी सगरी आस पुजा दो। सगरे दुःख तकलीफ मिटा दो॥
घी का सुन्दर दीप जला के। गोला गरी का भोग लगा के॥
श्रद्धा भाव से मन्त्र जपायें। प्रेम सहित फिर शीश झुकायें॥
जय गिरराज किशोरी अम्बे। शिव मुख चन्द्र चकोरी अम्बे॥
मनोकामना पूर्ण कर दो। चमन सदा सुख सम्पत्ति भर दो॥
Worship Goddess Shailputri On Navratri First Day
Maa Shailputri is the daughter of Himalayas. The word Shail in the Sanskrit language means Mountain, and Putri means daughter. Thus, Shailputri means Daughter of the Mountains. Goddess Durga is known by this name because she has incarnated from Himalayas – the Emperor of Mountains. Also, she is the first avatar, amongst the nine different avatars of Goddess Durga. Hence, Maa Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of Navratri.
Goddess Shailputri Embodies The Powers Of Lord Brahma, Vishnu And Shiva
Maa Shailputri is mounted on a bullock, and has a lance in her right hand, and holds a lotus flower in the left hand. She is worshipped on the first day of Navratri, as the embodiment of the powers of Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Shailputri Maa rides a bull, & carries a trident (Trishul) and a lotus in her hands. In her previous birth, Goddess Shailputri was the daughter of Daksha Prajapati. She was named Sati and was highly devoted to Lord Shiva since her childhood. Later on, she was married to Lord Shiva.
Mata Shailputri Can Help You Experience Completeness In Life
Maa Shailputri has many divine powers. While meditating on the first day of Navratri, a devotee should focus on the body parts of Muladhara Chakra. From here onwards, the journey of Navratri Sadhana begins. The Yog Sadhana starts by chanting Shailputri Dhyan and Mantra. This goddess fulfills all the materialistic desires, and you can thus experience completeness in your life. The devotee needs to keep his or her mind focused on the Muladhara Chakra.
Furthermore, perform the puja by following Vedic rituals. You can now book your personalised puja, where our Vedic Panditji will follow all the traditional Vedic rituals and procedure to generate the maximum positive energy from the puja.
The Mantra And Other Facts About Maa Shailputri:
Maa Shailputri Dhyan: Vande Vanchhit Laabhaya Chandrardha Krita Shekharaam Vrisharudham Shooladharam Shailputrim Yashasvinim.
Maa Shailputri Mantra for the first day of Navratri: Om Sham Shailputraye Namah. (Chant 108 times).
Colour of the first day: Grey.
Prasad of the first day: Banana and Ghee made from cow milk & Crystal Sugar.
Shardiya Navratri Ghatasthapana
Ghatasthapana is one of the significant rituals during Navratri. It marks the beginning of nine days of festivity. Our scriptures have well-defined rules and guidelines to perform Ghatasthapana during a certain period of time at the beginning of Navratri. Ghatasthapana is the invocation of Goddess Shakti and doing it wrong time, as our scriptures forewarn, might bring wrath of the Goddess Shakti. Ghatasthapana is prohibited during Amavasya and night time.
The most auspicious or Shubh time to do Ghatasthapana is first one-third of the day while Pratipada is prevailing. If due to some reasons this time is not available then Ghatasthapana can be done during Abhijit Muhurta. It is advised to avoid Nakshatra Chitra and Vaidhriti Yoga during Ghatasthapana but those are not prohibited. The most important factor to consider is that Ghatasthapana is done before Hindu midday while Pratipada is prevailing.
Shailputri Mata – Navratri First Day
Shailputri is the first among the 9 forms of Goddess Durga who are worshiped throughout the 9 days of Navratri festival. Each day of this festival is dedicated to the one form of Durga and first day is dedicated to Maa Shailputri.
Shailputri Puja Muhurat Rules
Devi Shailputri is worshiped just after the Ghatasthapana process. You may about it here:
About Shailputri
Mata Shailputri looks like this:
• Half Moon on the forehead
• Trident in right hand
• Lotus in left hand
• Mounted on Nandi, the bull
Shailaputri is a Sanskrit name, which means – the daughter of the mountain (Shaila = Mountain, Putri = Daughter). As the legend goes, Maa Durga had taken birth in the home of the Parvat Raj Himalaya (King of the Himalayas). Hence, this incarnation of hers got the name Shailputri. The name of the King of the Himalayas was Hemavana. Hence, she also got the name Hemavati.
In her previous birth, she was the consort of Shiva and daughter of Daksha. So, she also has names like Sati, Bhavani. Once, Daksha organized a big Yajna event. He didn’t invite Shiva. But, Sati couldn’t resist it and she arrived there. During the Yajna, Daksha insulted Shiva. She could not take it and jumped into the fire of Yajna. Later, she took birth in the home of Mountain Lord as Parvati (also Hemavati) and married Lord Shiva again.
As she rides on the bull, she is also known as Vrisharudha. It is a Sankrit term made of 2 words: Vrisha = bull and Arudha = to be placed upon.
Astrological Aspect
Goddess Shailputri governs the planet Moon in astrology. Worshiping her can eliminate all the bad effects of Moon.
Mantra
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारुढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
Stuti: या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥
About Devi Shailputri
Devi Shailputri
Goddess Durga, the divine personification of Goddess Shakti (Parvati) manifested herself in nine forms, who are worshipped and celebrated during the nine days of Navratri. Devi Shailputri is the first among the nine forms of Goddess Durga and is propitiated on the first day of Navratri. Devi Shailputri is the Goddess of purity and a form of mother nature called Prakriti – the one preserves all living forms on earth – humans, plants, animals, trees and every little living thing in the universe.
Unique Traits of Devi Shailputri
As she is the daughter of Parvat Raj Himalya (King of mountains), ‘Shailputri’ is adored as the daughter of the mountains. Devi Shailputri is worshipped along with Lord Shiva, her consort. She is symbolized with a lotus flower in left hand and a Trishul (trident) in her right hand. Her forehead is adorned with a crescent Moon and bull stands as her vehicle, which bagged her the name Vrisharudha. Parvati and Hemavati are other names of Mother Shailputri.
Mythology behind Devi Shailputri
According to Shiva Purana, Devi Sati, daughter of Prajapati Daksha was married to Lord Shiva against her father’s wishes. Once, Daksha organized a huge yagna (sacred fire ritual) for which he invited everyone except Sati and Shiva. Sati was intolerable of the insult and burnt herself to death in the yagna. Lord Shiva got extremely hurt at this sight and isolated himself in deep penance for thousands of years.
Sati was reborn as Parvati or Shailputri as the daughter of King of Himalayas and hunted her search for Lord Shiva. After several endeavors, she married Shiva.
Goddess of Root Chakra
Mother Shailputri symbolizes the Mooladhara Chakra or root chakra – the ultimate gateway to spiritual awakening. Hence, one must begin the Pooja on the first day of Navratri to Devi Shailputri by energizing the Mooladhara Chakra and offer rituals to the Mother with pure heart and devotion to receive her eternal blessings.
Devi Shailputri Mantra & Benefits
Om Hreem Shri Shailputri Durgaaye Namaha
Chanting this simple mantra throughout your Pooja with fervent devotion to Devi Shailputri can activate the energy of the Mooladhara Chakra and award stability and strength.
Unique Offering to Devi Shailputri
Pure ghee (clarified butter) is offered to Devi Shailputri on the first day of Navaratri. It is believed that offering ghee to the divine mother on this day can bless you with a disease-free life.
Maa Shailputri
Maa Shailputri is one the foremost forms of Goddess Durga. She is one of the Navadurgas who’s worshipped on the first day of the Navratri competition. The name of Maa Shailputri came from Sanskrit words ‘Shail’ which means mountains and ‘Putri’ that means daughter. The call ‘Shailputri’ method the daughter of the mountains. Shailputri Maa is likewise known as Maa Sati Bhavani, Maa Hemavati and Goddess Parvati. She is likewise referred to as ‘Pratham Shailputri.’ She is the first Devi of Navratri who’s worshipped on the primary day of this auspicious festival.
ABOUT SHAILPUTRI DEVI STORY
Goddess Shailputri is one of the most prominent sorts of Goddess Durga. She was born as the daughter of King of Mountains “Parvat Raj Himalaya”. The call “Shailaputri” in reality implies the little female (Putri) of the mountain (Shaila). Devi Shailputri is also known as Parvati, or Hemavati,Sati Bhavani, the lady of Himavat – the ruler of the Himalayas.
In the past, Maa Shailputri became the daughter of King Daksha. She was then named Sati. Once, within the absence of King Daksha, his spouse Prasuti was given her daughter Sati married to Lord Shiva. King Daksha did no longer approved of Lord Shiva and Sati’s marriage. He became angered and humiliated with this act hence, King Daksha broke all ties with daughter Sati. The idea of Sati being married to Lord Shiva haunted Daksha day and night and his anger extended with each day. In order to humiliate and vent out his anger, Daksha prepared a primary Yagna, He invited all of the Gods and Goddesses, even the found out Sages had been invited but He did not now invite Lord Shiva and Sati to the Yagna. Despite this, Sati desired to attend the Yagna and thought it would be an excellent chance to reunite with Her parents. She lived thankfully within the Himalayas with Lord Shiva however it have been a long term considering that She had met Her parents.
She was determined to wait for the Yagna despite Lord Shiva’s denial. Eager to attend the Yagna, Sati insisted Her consort Lord Shiva to accompany Her to the venue. Lord Shiva and Sati reach the venue in which the Yagna became prepared. Sati’s happiness was brief-lived as King Daksha insulted Lord Shiva in front of all of the visitors’ gifts on the Yagna. Sati couldn’t endure the affront of Her partner and She submitted Herself within the fireplace of the Yagna. Sati took rebirth because the daughter of Himavat and became named Himavati (Parvati) and much like Her previous start, in this reincarnation too after She grew up She tied the Holy knot of marriage with Lord Shiva.
THE ICONOGRAPHY OF MAA SHAILPUTRI
With a serene face and a pleasing air of secrecy, Shailputri Mata is portrayed sitting on a Nandi. She has a crescent Moon on Her forehead and is seen preserving a Trident in Her right hand and a Lotus flower in Her left hand.
Ruling Planet
Maa Shailputri is likewise called Pratham Shailputri or first Navratri Devi, as She is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Being the primary Mata of Navratri, Shailputri Mata is worshipped with terrific devotion. Maa Shailputri guides the planet, Moon. Worshipping Her with a pure heart is stated to thrust back all of the ill consequences of Moon.
CHAKRA ASSOCIATION
Devi Shailputri is associated with the Muladhara Chakra. This Chakra is pink in shade. From the Yogic angle, the First Navratri is believed to be an incredibly promising day. This day symbolizes the start of the religious journey of an ardent devotee. Many devotees meditate, chant mantras, and carry out unique rituals in an effort to appease Maa Shailputri and to receive Siddhis and other boons from Her.
Goddess Shailputri being the Muladhara Shakti teaches a man or woman the existence lessons. She does so with the aid of making an individual recognize the electricity of Muladhara Shakti via awakening his/her self –attention. Muladhara Chakra is the Base Chakra wherein our complete awareness of the frame lies. Hence, many people including Sages and Gurus study fasting on this day and channelize their whole interest at the Muladhara Chakra to be one with the Shakti, to grow to be privy to the higher self and to move upward regularly in the spiritual realm. This is simply a divine enjoy of searching the soul. Maa Shailputri is the goddess of Muladhara (Root Chakra). When awakened, She starts Her adventure upwards as Shakti toward Shiva who resides in Crown Chakra (Sahasrara Chakra).
One starts their journey to spiritual awakening and to their reason in life. Without energizing the Muladhara chakra, one doesn´t have the power and electricity to stand challenges in existence. So all through the primary day of Navratri pooja, Yogis hold their minds concentrated on Muladhara. This is the place to begin in their non secular area. From the Yogic factor of view, the First Navratri is taken into consideration to be a completely auspicious day. This is the Yogic start for being in tune with the Divine Mother Durga and the electricity of the Muladhara chakra for balance and energy.
WORSHIPPING MAA DURGA SHAILPUTRI
The significance of the primary day of Navratri is that the worship of Maa Shailputri starts off with the ritual of ‘Ghatasthapana’. She manifests the Earth and the entirety found in it. She is called Mother Nature consequently She is worshipped on this form.
1. Ghatasthapana’ method is an installation of an earthen pot which has an extensive mouth. The first seven sorts of soil referred to as Saptamatrika are placed within the pot, now seven types of food grains and barley seeds are sown on this pot. Once this is finished, water is sprinkled at the sown seeds until the dust is moist.
2. Set this apart, now take a Kalash to fill it with Holy water (Gangajal), positioned a few Akshat within the water, and now placed five sorts of cash in conjunction with Durva leaves. Now vicinity 5 mango leaves upside down in circular order masking the brim of the Kalash and lightly place a coconut on top of it.
3. You can either cover the coconut in a red material (optionally available) or tie moli over it. Now locate this Kalash in the middle of the earthen pot in which you have sowed grains.
4. Invoke Goddess Durga within the form of Shailputri by using chanting the Pratham Shailputri Mantra, “Om Devi Shailputryai Swaha” for 108 instances
Vande Vanchhit Laabhaay, Chandrardhkritshekharaam |
Vrisharudham Shooldharaam Shailputriim Yashaswinim ||
5. Recite the Durga Aarti and Shailputri aarti
6. Perform the Panchopchara Pooja which means performing the puja ceremony with 5 items. In this puja, you first need to mild a ghee lamp. Now burn dhoop sticks and offer its aromatic fumes to the Kalash, offer flora, heady scent and ultimately offer Naivedyam to the Kalash. Naivedhya is made from the end result and chocolates.
Benefits of performing Maa Shailputri Puja:
– Wards off malefic of Planet Moon
– Offers peace, harmony and overall happiness
– Keeps diseases and negative energy away
– Strengthens bond of love between a married couple
– Offers stability, success in career and business
SHAILPUTRI MANTRA IN SANSKRIT
Shailputri Mata Mantra-
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah॥
Prarthana
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam। Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥
Stuti
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Dhyana
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
पूणेन्दु निभाम् गौरी मूलाधार स्थिताम् प्रथम दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
पटाम्बर परिधानां रत्नाकिरीटा नामालंकार भूषिता॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना पल्लवाधरां कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां स्नेमुखी क्षीणमध्यां नितम्बनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥
Punendu Nibham Gauri Muladhara Sthitam Prathama Durga Trinetram।
Patambara Paridhanam Ratnakirita Namalankara Bhushita॥
Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Snemukhi Kshinamadhyam Nitambanim॥
Stotra –
प्रथम दुर्गा त्वंहि भवसागरः तारणीम्।
धन ऐश्वर्य दायिनी शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
त्रिलोजननी त्वंहि परमानन्द प्रदीयमान्।
सौभाग्यरोग्य दायिनी शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
चराचरेश्वरी त्वंहि महामोह विनाशिनीं।
मुक्ति भुक्ति दायिनीं शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Prathama Durga Tvamhi Bhavasagarah Taranim।
Dhana Aishwarya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Trilojanani Tvamhi Paramananda Pradiyaman।
Saubhagyarogya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Charachareshwari Tvamhi Mahamoha Vinashinim।
Mukti Bhukti Dayinim Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Kavacha –
ॐकारः में शिरः पातु मूलाधार निवासिनी।
हींकारः पातु ललाटे बीजरूपा महेश्वरी॥
श्रींकार पातु वदने लावण्या महेश्वरी।
हुंकार पातु हृदयम् तारिणी शक्ति स्वघृत।
फट्कार पातु सर्वाङ्गे सर्व सिद्धि फलप्रदा॥
Omkarah Mein Shirah Patu Muladhara Nivasini।
Himkarah Patu Lalate Bijarupa Maheshwari॥
Shrimkara Patu Vadane Lavanya Maheshwari।
Humkara Patu Hridayam Tarini Shakti Swaghrita।
Phatkara Patu Sarvange Sarva Siddhi Phalaprada॥
Aarti –
शैलपुत्री माँ बैल असवार। करें देवता जय जय कार॥
शिव-शंकर की प्रिय भवानी। तेरी महिमा किसी ने न जानी॥
पार्वती तू उमा कहलावें। जो तुझे सुमिरे सो सुख पावें॥
रिद्धि सिद्धि परवान करें तू। दया करें धनवान करें तू॥
सोमवार को शिव संग प्यारी। आरती जिसने तेरी उतारी॥
उसकी सगरी आस पुजा दो। सगरे दुःख तकलीफ मिटा दो॥
घी का सुन्दर दीप जला के। गोला गरी का भोग लगा के॥
श्रद्धा भाव से मन्त्र जपायें। प्रेम सहित फिर शीश झुकायें॥
जय गिरराज किशोरी अम्बे। शिव मुख चन्द्र चकोरी अम्बे॥
मनोकामना पूर्ण कर दो। चमन सदा सुख सम्पत्ति भर दो॥
SHAILPUTRI MANTRA IN SANSKRIT
Shailputri Mata Mantra-
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah॥
Prarthana
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam। Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥
Stuti
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Dhyana
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
पूणेन्दु निभाम् गौरी मूलाधार स्थिताम् प्रथम दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
पटाम्बर परिधानां रत्नाकिरीटा नामालंकार भूषिता॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना पल्लवाधरां कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां स्नेमुखी क्षीणमध्यां नितम्बनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥
Punendu Nibham Gauri Muladhara Sthitam Prathama Durga Trinetram।
Patambara Paridhanam Ratnakirita Namalankara Bhushita॥
Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Snemukhi Kshinamadhyam Nitambanim॥
Stotra –
प्रथम दुर्गा त्वंहि भवसागरः तारणीम्।
धन ऐश्वर्य दायिनी शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
त्रिलोजननी त्वंहि परमानन्द प्रदीयमान्।
सौभाग्यरोग्य दायिनी शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
चराचरेश्वरी त्वंहि महामोह विनाशिनीं।
मुक्ति भुक्ति दायिनीं शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Prathama Durga Tvamhi Bhavasagarah Taranim।
Dhana Aishwarya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Trilojanani Tvamhi Paramananda Pradiyaman।
Saubhagyarogya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Charachareshwari Tvamhi Mahamoha Vinashinim।
Mukti Bhukti Dayinim Shailaputri Pranamamyaham॥
Kavacha –
ॐकारः में शिरः पातु मूलाधार निवासिनी।
हींकारः पातु ललाटे बीजरूपा महेश्वरी॥
श्रींकार पातु वदने लावण्या महेश्वरी।
हुंकार पातु हृदयम् तारिणी शक्ति स्वघृत।
फट्कार पातु सर्वाङ्गे सर्व सिद्धि फलप्रदा॥
Omkarah Mein Shirah Patu Muladhara Nivasini।
Himkarah Patu Lalate Bijarupa Maheshwari॥
Shrimkara Patu Vadane Lavanya Maheshwari।
Humkara Patu Hridayam Tarini Shakti Swaghrita।
Phatkara Patu Sarvange Sarva Siddhi Phalaprada॥
Aarti –
शैलपुत्री माँ बैल असवार। करें देवता जय जय कार॥
शिव-शंकर की प्रिय भवानी। तेरी महिमा किसी ने न जानी॥
पार्वती तू उमा कहलावें। जो तुझे सुमिरे सो सुख पावें॥
रिद्धि सिद्धि परवान करें तू। दया करें धनवान करें तू॥
सोमवार को शिव संग प्यारी। आरती जिसने तेरी उतारी॥
उसकी सगरी आस पुजा दो। सगरे दुःख तकलीफ मिटा दो॥
घी का सुन्दर दीप जला के। गोला गरी का भोग लगा के॥
श्रद्धा भाव से मन्त्र जपायें। प्रेम सहित फिर शीश झुकायें॥
जय गिरराज किशोरी अम्बे। शिव मुख चन्द्र चकोरी अम्बे॥
मनोकामना पूर्ण कर दो। चमन सदा सुख सम्पत्ति भर दो॥
Everything you Need to Know About Goddess Shailaputri
Goddess Shailaputri also spelled Shailputri is the first among the Navadurga Devi’s and is also the preceding deity on the first day (Asviyuja suddha Padyami) of Navaratri’s. She is none other than Goddess Parvati.
This incarnation of Goddess Shailaputri occurred after Goddess Sati has offered her body in the yogic fire during Daksha’s Yagna.
The name Shailaputri means the daughter of Mountains (Shaila means mountain and Putri means daughter), also the names Parvathi (Daughter of Parvatha- Himavantha), Haimavathi (Daughter of snow-capped one) gives the same meaning.
Worshipping this Goddess is known to fulfill the wishes of the devotee along with her mercy.
What do Hindu Scriptures say about Goddess Shailaputri?
Several Shaivagamas describes the 9 forms of Durga, in which Goddess Shailaputri is one among them. While Devi scriptures like Chandi sataka mentions her as a form of Chandi.
According to the Kurma Purana, Devi Shailaputri is mentioned as the goddess, who accepted the request of daughter-ship from her devotee Shaila – king of the Mountains.
Also, a description of this Goddess along with the other Navadurga’s can be found in the Durga saptashati.
Several books on Shakthi has also mentioned the name of this goddess as one among the 64 yoginis. Also, itihasas like Mahabharata has used the name Shailaputri like a synonym to the name Parvathi.
Goddess Shailaputri and Kundalini
Goddess Shailaputri also plays an important role in the Kundalini vidya, as she is known to be associated with the Muladhara chakra of Kundalini.
Iconography
Goddess Shailaputri is described in several hymns, Agamas as the one riding on a bull, adorned with a crescent moon on her head and having two hands in which the right one is described holding a trident and the left holding a lotus. In some depictions, the lotus on her left hand is replaced by a Damaru (drum).
Story of Goddess Shailaputri
Goddess Sati and her Sacrifice
Goddess Parvati in her previous incarnation was born as Devi Sati, as the daughter of Daksha Prajapati. However, due to a conflict with Shiva, Daksha conducted a nireeshwarayaga (Yagna without Ishwara) without calling God Shiva and Sati Devi to the ritual.
However, Goddess Sati came to know about that and thought to go to that yagna, in order to correct the wrong actions of her father Daksha.
However, God Shiva refused her not to go as Daksha didn’t invite. But Goddess Sati urged Shiva saying that she is going to rectify the mistake of her father for which she need to go. Unwillingly, God Shiva accepted. However, he sent Nandi and other ganas along with her to the yagnashala.
At the Dakshas yagna, Goddess Sati is unwelcomed, but she urged his father to stop such a yagna, saying that doing such a yagna can lead to Ishwara papa.
Daksha didn’t listen to her words and moreover he insulted God Shiva with his words.
Angered by this, Goddess Sati scolded her father Daksha along with all the gods who came to that nirishwara yaga. She then reminded Daksha about his behavior and said that you will pay off for your acts.
At the same time, she said to Daksha that being born as his daughter, she no more want to be called with the name Dakshayani. I can’t be a daughter to the one who rejects God Shiva as supreme.
Later Goddess Sati, sacrificed her body in the yogic fire generated from her body. Then God Shiva sent Veerabhadra along with Shiva ganas to destroy the Daksha yagna.
Goddess Sati Reincarnated as Parvati or Shailaputri
Later to reunite with God Shiva, Devi took another form as Shailaputri or Parvati as the daughter of Himavanta and Menka devi.
Once upon a time, Menaka Devi, the wife of Himavantha thought to have the supreme goddess as her daughter, due to the deep sorrow as their son named Mainaka is living inside the deep ocean fearing to the Indra’s Vajrayudha.
So, in order to have a child in their presence, Devi Menaka along with Himavanta had done pujas and penances on Parashakthi with the utmost devotion to fulfill their wish of getting the divine Goddess herself as their daughter.
One day Goddess Shakthi on her wish to reincarnate and marry God shiva, blessed Himavantha and Menaka that she will be born as their daughter.
Like that the incarnation of this Goddess had occurred.
As she is the daughter of the mountain Himavantha, she was referred with names like Parvati, Shailaputri, Himavathi, and Adrija.
Maa Shailaputri Mantra and Hymns
Om Devi Shailaputriyai Namaha
Shailaputri Devi
Knowing the importance of the different forms of Durga Maa will help you to perform Navaratri worship with ultimate devotion and dedication.
This understanding will keep you focused on a different aspect of Mother every day, as it outlines a path of sadhana to enrich and elevate the spiritual aspirant.
Understand, follow, and implement this process which is not just limited to Navaratri time, but also can serve as the journey to be taken over your lifetime as your soul progresses toward union with God.
(1) Devī Śailaputrī
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah॥
The first form of Goddess Durga is Śailaputrī. She is the Goddess of Inspiration.
She is the daughter of the King of Mountains – Himalaya. King Himalaya and his wife Menaka performed many austerities and Divine Mother was pleased with them and descended onto Earth as their daughter. The root “Shaila” means mountain and “putri” is daughter.
She represents the one-pointed attention on the “Oneness” (God, Source Divinity). She is the face focusing on the Oneness and thus resembles the Supreme Mother in Her essence.
Śailaputrī Devī rides on a bull (Nandi) while holding a trident in Her right hand and a lotus in the left hand. She has a half/quarter-moon on her forehead (ardha-chandra), located on her crown. Here is the symbolic significance of each:
Nandi (bull): Nandi’s attention is always focused on Lord Shiva (God). Go to any Hindu Temple and you will see Nandi always looking directly at Lord Shiva. Similarly, Śailaputrī too has her focus turned toward God. In addition the bull is symbolic of determination, which is needed particularly at the start of our spiritual journey.
Trident: The trident is representative of past, present, future, which are qualities of the mind. It is also symbolic of three gunas (natures) which provide multiplicity in manifestation: creation (sattva), maintenance (rajas), and destruction (tamas). Mother protects Her devotional children with the Trident.
Lotus Flower: The Lotus Flower in her hand is half bloomed, meaning it is in the process of blooming, or newly awakened. It symbolizes the awakening of kundalini and represents peace and purity. The flower blooms in the muckiest of water and yet is spared from entanglement in it. Similarly, tapping into Śailaputrī Devī ‘s energy will bring purity and keep the devotee free from maya, selfishness, and worldliness, which helps to keep us focused on the spiritual path.
Half/Quarter-moon: The moon signifies the infinity of Nature, the contentment of being in union with the Bindu, which is infinite consciousness.
Śailaputrī Devī goes by many different names which describe her attributes. By worshiping Her, the spiritual aspirant attains these qualities:
Parvati: is known as the daughter of the mountains (parvatī)- a rugged mountain woman. Because of Her residence in Mt. Kailas, She also goes by the name of Gauri, which means white, shining, and brilliant like the snow-caps of the mountains.
Sati: This from of the Mother is purifying, and specifically brings clarity in a sometimes chaotic world. Purity and clarity provide a one-two punch to spark the seed of inspiration, and it is this inspiration that creates a yearning to be on the spiritual path.
Bhavani is the giver of life and has power over nature. She sustains the cycles, routines, and natural order of the universe. In this sense, Śailaputrī Devī manifests as Mother Nature herself.
In the human body, Shailputri is likened to the Muladhara Chakra (root chakra which is grounded to Mother Earth). Upon initial awakening of the kundalini energy (half bloomed lotus) in the root chakra, it begins its journey upwards.
Symbolically this is shown by Śailaputrī Devī sitting on Nandi (with complete focus on Shiva) as Her energy makes the journey from the root chakra to to the Ajna Chakra (third eye) where Lord Shiva resides.
Interestingly, the story of Sati Maa symbolically represents this “awakening” as She transitioned from her father to her husband, Shiva. Her life is the story of the awakening of Shakti and the resulting empowerment over Her father’s will.
This first step, the awakening of Shakti, brings us inspiration to search for Lord Shiva, who resides in the third eye, between the eye brows. It is the foundation of our sadhana.
Navaratri Worship: The first day of Navaratri is very auspicious as it is the beginning of the nine days. By focusing on the Muladhara chakra and praying to Śailaputrī Devī, our body comes into resonance with Mother’s energy. This lays the foundation for the rest of Navaratri and is the starting point of spiritual discipline.