Guwahati: 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.
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.
