The second day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Brahmacharini- the 2nd form of NavDurga. After the Kushmanda form, Goddess Parvati took birth at the home of Daksha Prajapati.
Goddess Brahmacharini is the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati.
In this form, the Goddess Parvati was a great Sati. She did severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. She performed hard austerity and due to which she was called Brahmacharini, Aparna and Uma.
This year the second day of Shardiya Navratri will fall on October 18. Goddess Brahmacharini is depicted as walking on the bare feet. She has two hands, carrying Jap Mala in the right hand and Kamandal in the left hand.
Devotees on the second day of Navratri get up early in the morning and after taking a bath, worship and offer prayers, do Atma puja for self-purification after that put sandalwood tilak on the deity and make a wish in front of the Goddess. At last, offer preased and perform arti.
Maa Brahmacharini is the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati. She took birth at Daksha Prajapati’s home in this avatar and was a great Sati. She governs Lord Mangal, the provider of all fortunes. She walks barefoot, has two hands, and carries Jap Mala in the right hand and Kamandal in the left. According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Brahmacharini did severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. She spent years on a diet of Bilva leaves, flowers, fruits and leafy vegetables and slept on the floor. She also fasted while staying in open places in scorching summers, harsh winters and stormy rains. Later, she stopped eating and continued her penance without food and water.
Seeing her intense resolve, Lord Brahma gave her a blessing, and she became Lord Shiva’s consort. However, when her father disrespected Lord Shiva, Maa Brahmacharini immolated herself by wishing to get a father in her next birth who respects her husband.
By worshipping her, virtues such as penance, renunciation, dispassion and restraint improve inherently. One can also enhance their ethical conduct. Additionally, one can achieve all of their goals by praying to the Goddess.
Mantra
Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah ||
Prarthana
Dadhana Kara Padmabhyamakshamala Kamandalu |
Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama ||
Stuti
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Brahmacharini Rupena Samsthita |
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ||
According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Mangal is governed by Goddess Brahmacharini. Hence, devotees worship Goddess Brahmacharini to get wisdom and knowledge. It is also believed that worshipping Goddess Brahmacharini on the second day gives good fortune and removes all the obstacles from one life.
Navratri Day 2: Brahmacharini meaning
Brahmacharini is an amalgamation of two words where Brahma means penance and charini means conduct. Brahmacharini together means one who conducts tenacity.
According to Drik Panchang, the Dwitiya Tithi of Shardiya Navratri will begin on October 16 at 12:32 am and end on October 17 at 1:13 am. Meanwhile, the moon sighting will be possible from 5:51 pm to 6:40 pm on October 16. Brahma Muhurat will last from 4:42 am to 5:32 am, and Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:44 am to 12:29 pm.
Maa Brahmacharini’s colour is red. It symbolises passion and love. Meanwhile, the flower used to worship her is Jasmine.
According to Drik Panchang, devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini and Lord Shiva on the second of Navratri. They also observe a fast to seek blessings. Devotees offer jasmine flowers, rice, and sandalwood to Maa Brahmacharini in a kalash. The deity is also given abhishek with milk, curd and honey. A special bhog of sugar is also prepared for the Goddess during Navratri.
