The power behind the Devi mantra – Sarva mangala mangalye
In this post, let us understand the meaning of the renowned Devi mantra.
Sarva-Mangala-Maangalye Shive Sarvaartha-Saadhike
Sharannye Triambake Gauri Naaraayanni Namostute
Meaning:
Welcome to you O Narayani; Who is the positiveness in all the auspicious, one who is so auspicious herself and has all auspicious qualities,
The provider of protection, the one with 3 eyes and a beautiful face; We salute you, O Narayani.
When to chant Sarva mangala mangalyae –Devi mantra?
Devi mantra can be chanted 108 times per day, after a bath and lighting a ghee lamp for Maa Durga.
What are the benefits of Devi mantra?
Maa Durga is known to bestow health, wealth, prosperity and offer protection to the devotee who chants this mantra with devotion. Devi mantra when chanted regularly imparts wisdom, strength and a prosperous life.
Goddess Narayani is also known to be the power behind Lord Vishnu. For a list of Devi temples, visit http://www.ishtadevata.com/devi
Let us all invoke the blessings of Goddess Narayani Devi by chanting this mantra.
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Also, another important aspect is the line “Triyambake gauri” – “The one with 3 eyes” – Shiva is the one with 3 eyes (netrikkan) and Shakthi is half of Lord Shiva (as Ardhanariswarar) – so it also applies to Shakti…”siva” means that which is auspicious. And if Shakthi is half of Shiva and if she is “sarva mangala” – it means shakthi is the holiest…As per Shakthi upasana – Rudran (not Shiva himself as that is the primordial), Brahma and Mahavishnu are the legs of the cot on which she sits (LS also has a reference to this, If i am not mistaken), so Rajarajeswari is the mother of all…
Thanks for shedding light on this aspect Raghav
Priya: It is believed that Goddess Vishnu is the ultimate creator. Hence, Goddess Narayani, who is Lord Vishnu’s power, will be the ultimate Goddess. Going by this logic, Goddess Narayani’s blessings can be invoked, even while worshiping Goddess Shakti. Also, in Hinduism, there is no set rules that Goddesses can’t worship each other. Hinduism is a very flexible religion in this regard 🙂
But why it was chanted when we take aarrhi even to shakhthi sir