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*Note* Meditations are mind and mood altering excercises, and will have more impact, and promote better visualisation if the meditations are accompanied by music. It is therefore recommended that this meditation be accompanied by chanting the Durga Mantra..
Aum..Aing..Hring..Kleeng..Chamundaye Vicchey Aum..
Durga Meditation
Find somewhere to sit or lie quietly - somewhere in which you can get
comfortable, where you will not be disturbed. Somewhere in which you
feel safe, and secure. A place of peace and tranquility. Once you have
found your comfortable place, sit or lie quietly, with your eyes
closed. It is suggested that you take your time with this meditation, and do
not be in any hurry to rush through the steps. Try to set aside a time
frame of about an hour to fully appreciate the benefits of this exercise. Now
allow yourself to begin to relax.
Let your mind drift and wander where it chooses. Any thoughts or feelings that come of this period of quiet contemplation, allow them to drift to the forefront of consciousness. Acknowledge their presence, but do not interact. Now is not the time to deal with any outside influences or drama. Let these go. Envision a huge garbage bin with the lid off, and yourself allowing any
unwanted/unneeded/unnecessary thoughts and feelings to make their way
into this bin - you can deal with them at another time.
Now allow yourself to reflect on your body. Begin to focus on breathing
and your heartbeat. Think about getting the two to merge and become
one. You can do this by taking a deep breath, eyes closed of course, and
inhale slowly to the count of 4, and exhale to the count of 8. While
inhaling, visualize breathing in cleansing energies from around you
.Feel each breath cleansing your body, and flowing through your veins.
Feel lymph being released, and traveling all throughout the circulatory
system .Now exhale, and see all exhalations in the form of blackness.
Visualise this as pollution being removed from your entire body.
After breathing deeply in this manner for roughly 5 minutes, begin to
hold the inhalations for a longer time - count to 20, and then exhale .Really
feel the lymph clearing out your system. See this as a means of
effectively taking out the garbage that has accumulated within every
part of your body, which has been held prisoner even inside every cell
within you. After having done this 6 times, begin the rhythmic
breathing again to the count of 4/8, inhaling to the count of 4, and exhaling to
the count of 8. At this point, your breathing and your heart rate
should be in sync with one another.
Contemplate how relaxed your body and mind has become. Reflect on your
sense of well-being for a few moments. Allow the stresses of the day to
melt away from you and dissipate. Now it is time to enter the presence
of the Goddess Durga. In Hindu mythology, Durga is a fierce form of
Devi, the Mother Goddess, the all-powerful almighty goddess. According to
a legend, the gods could not defeat the buffalo demon Mahish, who was
threatening the existence of the universe. They begged Shiva for his
assistance, and Shiva advised all the gods to release their shaktis
(female energies).
The shaktis of the gods emerged in female form. These goddesses fused
together in blinding light from which arose a magnificent goddess with
many arms. She was as beautiful as she was deadly. Durga was born
fully-grown and is depicted as extremely beautiful and full of rage.
The gods called this goddess Durga, "the invincible one", and they armed
her with all their weapons. Thus armed, Durga rode to the top of a
mountain on a lion. In a bloody battle, she defeated Mahish and his army of
demons, and thus saved the Universe from this demon�s menace. As
Goddess Durga fought the battle with the demon army, and saved the Universe,
so Goddess Durga can be called upon to help you fight your own battles.
Approach her shrine reverently. As you approach, you see a bell
suspended above the entrance. Ring the bell to alert Durga that you are
seeking Her presence today. Bow your head, and concentrate on what you wish
to ask Durga Ma to do within your life.
In the background, you hear yoginis chanting Durga aarti. Feel free to
chant with them, if you wish. As they continue singing her praises, the
air around you suddenly feels electric, and shimmers. Durga Ma has
chosen to hear your petition..
Glory to you, O divine Mother Gauri, glory to you, O Parvati, who are
so rich in maiden grace , the object of daily meditation by Brahma,
Vishnu and Shiva.
O Ambe! On your forehead is a mark of vermillion along with a mark of
musk. Your twin eyes are bright and your face beautiful as the moon.
Your body with a tinge of gold is beautifully dressed in red attire; on
your throat there is a wreath of red blossoms like a beautiful
necklace.
Your vehicle, the lion, is, O Mother in keeping with your majestic
form; you hold a sword and a skull in your hands, and on you attend the
gods, hermits, men and your devotees, whose grief you drive away.
You are adorned with rings on your ears and with pearl on the tip of
your nose, your radiance looks as beautiful as that of myriad of moons
and suns.
O slayer of the demon Mahish, you tore apart the bodies of Shumbha,
Nishumbha and Dhuumravilochana. Your eyes reflected a frenzy of wrath
everyday and night.
You are the beloved companion of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu. The Vedas
and the Shastras describe you as the queen companion of Shiva.
Sixty-four Yoginis chorus your glory and glorify you, while Shiva
dances in tune to the accompaniment of the sound of tambour and drum .
You are Mother of the Universe, the almighty, its sustainer, reliever
of your devotees' hardships and bestower of prosperity and happiness.
The four arms you have adorned your person, while the hand raised in
benediction reveals your compassionate aspect. Those among men and women
who wait on you and worship you have all their wishes fulfilled.
In a golden platter are beautifully laid aloe and camphor, both of
which have lighted; and the radiance of your forehead is reflecting the
splendour of gems.
Now you may tell Durga the reason you have called upon her awesome
power this day. She is ready to grant it to you, whatever it may be. She
holds her hand up in benediction and blessings. Thank Durga Ma for her
blessings by throwing flowers at her feet, and offering holy fire to her.
Now it is time to leave her temple. As you are walking away, reflect
back for a moment on what you have accomplished here. Allow her energy to
suffuse your entire being. Know within yourself that there is nothing
that cannot be accomplished with her help. Know this, and become
empowered by it. Jai Durga Ma!
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