Mata Kushmanda is the fourth form of Maa Durga and is worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri. Mata Kushmanda is also considered as the creator of this Universe. Her name Kushmanda means “Cosmic Egg”. It is said that when there was no scope of creation of this world and there was eternal darkness all over then with the divine energy of Mata Kushmanda the whole universe are created. Lord Vishnu was only able to create this world when Mata Kushmanda smiled and moved away and with her bright smile the universe got enlightened and Mata create the whole universe. She rides a lion who represents Dharma and braveness, power and loyalty.
Legend of Maa Kushmanda
The fourth day of Navratri is also considered as the start of Mahalaxmi worshiping in Hindu religion. Mata Kushmanda is also known as the “Ashtabhuja” as she has eight hands holding lotus, Kamandalu, a jar of nectar, bow, arrow, discus, Mace and in her eight hand she holds rosary which blesses all her devotees with 8 types of wisdom source which is called Ashta Siddhis and 8 types wealth which is called Navniddhis. She is a form of “Adi Shakti”. It is highly advised that her worshipers should worship her only after complete purification of their heart and soul and with complete devotion. If you come with an impure heart to this Goddess then you can make her angry. By the grace of Mata Kushmanda all the physical and mental problems gets solved. Even the devotees who worship Maa Kushmanda with pure heart gets blessings for a better and problem free life and that devotee always live a problem free life. For worshiping Maa Kushmanda you should chant these words first:
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कूष्मांडा रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।
The meaning of Kushmanda in Sanskrit is Pumpkin. So, it is said that Maa Kushmanda asks for a sacrifice for Pumpkin. So, this also a reason why she is known as “Kushmanda”. Maa Kushmanda is the creator of this universe and she enlightened the world with her smile. Mata Kushmanda resides in Sun and controls the functions of Surya Lok. She has a very glowing skin and her body skin is of golden color which glows every time. She always appreciate pure hearted people and she hates impurity which usually now people carries in their heart while visiting the temples. So, if you are thinking of worshiping this Goddess then you have to clean up your heart and make it a pure one because if you worship her with an impure heart then she will get angry with you and instead of getting blessings you would have to suffer a lot of pain and things in your life.
Mata Kushmanda represents Anahata Chakra in spiritual practice. Mata Kushmanda’s Pooja in fourth day of Navratri is very important as this is the beginning of Mahalaxmi Pooja. Kushmanda Pooja during Navratri increases health of her all devotees if you worship her with a true and clean heart.
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