As the sacred festival of Sharad Navratri 2024 reaches its final day, devotees come together to celebrate and honor Maa Siddhidatri, the goddess of divine wisdom and supernatural powers. Day 9, or Navami, is a spiritually significant day that marks the culmination of this nine-day journey of devotion and prayer. On this auspicious day, the colour purple takes center stage, symbolizing the divine qualities of Maa Siddhidatri and the spiritual completion of Navratri.
Purple, being a blend of calm blue and passionate red, perfectly aligns with Maa Siddhidatri’s divine essence. It symbolizes spiritual insight and wisdom, reflecting the qualities that devotees seek as they worship the goddess.
Who is Maa Siddhidatri
Maa Siddhidatri is the ultimate manifestation of Durga, revered for bestowing eight major Siddhis, or supernatural powers, upon her devotees. These Siddhis include Anima (the power to become minute), Mahima (the power to expand), Garima (the power to become heavy), Laghima (the power to become light), Prapti (the power to attain anything), Prakamya (the ability to realize desires), Ishitva (the power of mastery), and Vashitva (the power to control).
In Hindu mythology, she is depicted seated on a lotus, holding a conch, discus, mace, and lotus flower in her four hands. Her lion companion symbolizes strength and fearlessness, embodying the power she grants to those who worship her.
One of the most well-known stories about Maa Siddhidatri is her blessing of Lord Shiva with the ability to balance both masculine and feminine energies, forming the divine Ardhanarishvara. This act highlights her role in maintaining cosmic balance and fostering unity.
The Story of Maa Siddhidatri
The story of Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, is awe-inspiring and deeply rooted in the creation and functioning of the universe. According to Hindu mythology, the tale of Maa Siddhidatri begins at a time when the universe was nothing but a vast, dark void, devoid of light, time, nature, or any form of life. A beam of celestial light appeared in this overwhelming emptiness, illuminating the void with a divine brightness. This light, amorphous at first, soon took on a definite shape, and from it emerged Goddess Mahashakti, the supreme feminine energy, giving birth to the cosmos as we know it.
Goddess Mahashakti, in her divine wisdom, created the Trinity of Gods – Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahadev (Shiva) – to carry out essential functions for the universe’s survival. Each of these Gods had a unique role to play: Brahma as the creator, Vishnu as the preserver, and Shiva as the destroyer. Understanding the need for balance and harmony, Mahashakti guided the Trinity towards their respective responsibilities in the cosmic order.
She instructed them to meditate and perform penance by the ocean to gain deeper insights into their duties. The Trinity obeyed, and after a long period of intense devotion and penance, Mahashakti reappeared before them in her most divine form – as Siddhidatri Mata, the Goddess who grants Siddhis (spiritual powers).
Upon appearing before the Trinity, Maa Siddhidatri blessed them with numerous Siddhis to empower them to perform their cosmic duties. She gifted Lord Brahma a consort, a divine form of herself known as Goddess Saraswati. She did the same for Lord Vishnu, granting him Goddess Lakshmi and for Lord Shiva, giving him Goddess Parvati. These consorts would provide the Gods with the strength and wisdom necessary to fulfill their roles in creation, preservation, and destruction.
Maa Siddhidatri provided the Trinity with consorts and granted each of them special powers, called Siddhis, that would further enhance their abilities. These Siddhis are said to be eight in number and include:
– Anima: The power to shrink one’s size.
– Mahima: The ability to expand one’s body to an infinite size.
– Garima: The capacity to become infinitely heavy.
– Laghima: The power to become weightless.
– Prapti: The ability to attain anything desired.
– Prakamya: The ability to fulfill any wish.
– Ishitva: The power to control nature.
– Vashitva: The ability to control all beings.
These extraordinary gifts ensured that the Gods were fully equipped to maintain the cosmic balance.
Benefits of Worshiping Maa Siddhidatri
The worship of Maa Siddhidatri on the ninth day of Navratri holds profound significance. Devotees believe that through her blessings, they can achieve:
– Spiritual Fulfillment: As the goddess of supernatural powers, Maa Siddhidatri helps her followers reach higher levels of spiritual consciousness and wisdom.
– Removal of Obstacles: Her divine powers enable devotees to overcome life’s challenges, providing them with the strength and guidance needed to navigate obstacles.
– Completion of the Navratri Journey: By the ninth day, devotees feel spiritually enriched and empowered. Worshipping Maa Siddhidatri completes the spiritual cycle of Navratri, leaving devotees with a sense of accomplishment and divine connection.
Maa Siddhidatri Mantra
ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः॥
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah॥
Maa Siddhidatri Prarthana
सिद्ध गन्धर्व यक्षाद्यैरसुरैरमरैरपि।
सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi।
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini॥
Maa Siddhidatri Stuti
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥
Maa Siddhidatri Dhyana
वन्दे वाञ्छित मनोरथार्थ चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
कमलस्थिताम् चतुर्भुजा सिद्धीदात्री यशस्विनीम्॥
स्वर्णवर्णा निर्वाणचक्र स्थिताम् नवम् दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
शङ्ख, चक्र, गदा, पद्मधरां सिद्धीदात्री भजेम्॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि रत्नकुण्डल मण्डिताम्॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना पल्लवाधरां कान्त कपोला पीन पयोधराम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां श्रीणकटिं निम्ननाभि नितम्बनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhita Manorathartha Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Kamalasthitam Chaturbhuja Siddhidatri Yashasvinim॥
Swarnavarnna Nirvanachakra Sthitam Navam Durga Trinetram।
Shankha, Chakra, Gada, Padmadharam Siddhidatri Bhajem॥
Patambara Paridhanam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam।
Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala Manditam॥
Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Pin Payodharam।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Shrinakati Nimnanabhi Nitambanim॥
Maa Siddhidatri Stotra
कञ्चनाभा शङ्खचक्रगदापद्मधरा मुकुटोज्वलो।
स्मेरमुखी शिवपत्नी सिद्धिदात्री नमोऽस्तुते॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
नलिस्थिताम् नलनार्क्षी सिद्धीदात्री नमोऽस्तुते॥
परमानन्दमयी देवी परब्रह्म परमात्मा।
परमशक्ति, परमभक्ति, सिद्धिदात्री नमोऽस्तुते॥
विश्वकर्ती, विश्वभर्ती, विश्वहर्ती, विश्वप्रीता।
विश्व वार्चिता, विश्वातीता सिद्धिदात्री नमोऽस्तुते॥
भुक्तिमुक्तिकारिणी भक्तकष्टनिवारिणी।
भवसागर तारिणी सिद्धिदात्री नमोऽस्तुते॥
धर्मार्थकाम प्रदायिनी महामोह विनाशिनीं।
मोक्षदायिनी सिद्धीदायिनी सिद्धिदात्री नमोऽस्तुते॥
Kanchanabha Shankhachakragadapadmadhara Mukatojvalo।
Smeramukhi Shivapatni Siddhidatri Namoastute॥
Patambara Paridhanam Nanalankara Bhushitam।
Nalisthitam Nalanarkshi Siddhidatri Namoastute॥
Paramanandamayi Devi Parabrahma Paramatma।
Paramashakti, Paramabhakti, Siddhidatri Namoastute॥
Vishvakarti, Vishvabharti, Vishvaharti, Vishvaprita।
Vishva Varchita, Vishvatita Siddhidatri Namoastute॥
Bhuktimuktikarini Bhaktakashtanivarini।
Bhavasagara Tarini Siddhidatri Namoastute॥
Dharmarthakama Pradayini Mahamoha Vinashinim।
Mokshadayini Siddhidayini Siddhidatri Namoastute॥
Maa Siddhidatri Kavacha
ॐकारः पातु शीर्षो माँ, ऐं बीजम् माँ हृदयो।
हीं बीजम् सदापातु नभो गृहो च पादयो॥
ललाट कर्णो श्रीं बीजम् पातु क्लीं बीजम् माँ नेत्रम् घ्राणो।
कपोल चिबुको हसौ पातु जगत्प्रसूत्यै माँ सर्ववदनो॥
Omkarah Patu Shirsho Maa, Aim Bijam Maa Hridayo।
Him Bijam Sadapatu Nabho Griho Cha Padayo॥
Lalata Karno Shrim Bijam Patu Klim Bijam Maa Netram Ghrano।
Kapola Chibuko Hasau Patu Jagatprasutyai Maa Sarvavadano॥
Maa Siddhidatri Aarti
जय सिद्धिदात्री माँ तू सिद्धि की दाता। तु भक्तों की रक्षक तू दासों की माता॥
तेरा नाम लेते ही मिलती है सिद्धि। तेरे नाम से मन की होती है शुद्धि॥
कठिन काम सिद्ध करती हो तुम। जभी हाथ सेवक के सिर धरती हो तुम॥
तेरी पूजा में तो ना कोई विधि है। तू जगदम्बें दाती तू सर्व सिद्धि है॥
रविवार को तेरा सुमिरन करे जो। तेरी मूर्ति को ही मन में धरे जो॥
तू सब काज उसके करती है पूरे। कभी काम उसके रहे ना अधूरे॥
तुम्हारी दया और तुम्हारी यह माया। रखे जिसके सिर पर मैया अपनी छाया॥
सर्व सिद्धि दाती वह है भाग्यशाली। जो है तेरे दर का ही अम्बें सवाली॥
हिमाचल है पर्वत जहाँ वास तेरा। महा नन्दा मन्दिर में है वास तेरा॥
मुझे आसरा है तुम्हारा ही माता। भक्ति है सवाली तू जिसकी दाता॥