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Maa Kushmanda Devi – Mantra, Aarti & Katha (Navratri Day 4)
Maa Kushmanda is the fourth form of Goddess Durga, worshipped on the 4th day of Navratri (Chaturthi). According to Hindu mythology, she created the universe with her divine smile, bringing light to eternal darkness. This is why she is also known as Adi Shakti and Adi Swaroop. Her radiance is said to be as bright as the sun, and she is believed to reside at its core, blessing all creation with energy and vitality. In this article, you will find Maa Kushmanda Mantras, Dhyana, Aarti, and the divine story (Katha).
Who is Maa Kushmanda?
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Form: Fourth manifestation of Maa Durga
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Vehicle (Vahan): Lioness 🦁
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Also Known As: Ashtabhuja Devi (the one with eight arms)
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Weapons & Symbols: Kamandal, Bow, Arrow, Nectar Jar, Chakra, Mace, Lotus, and Rosary
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Significance:
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Bringer of energy, health, and vitality
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Bestower of Siddhis and Niddhis (spiritual and material powers)
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Removes darkness and negativity
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Establishes harmony in life
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Her rosary (Jap Mala) is said to hold the power of all accomplishments.
Maa Kushmanda Katha (Story)
According to Durga Saptashati, Maa Durga manifested as Siddhidatri from the left side of Lord Shiva. Later, she took the form of Kushmanda Devi and entered the core of the sun, becoming its life force.
It is believed that the universe began when Maa Kushmanda smiled like a blossoming flower bud. She is the only goddess who resides within the sun, from where she controls and sustains the entire solar system.
Maa Kushmanda Devi Mantra
ॐ देवी कूष्माण्डायै नमः॥
Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah॥
Kushmanda Mata Prarthana Mantra
Sanskrit:
सुरासम्पूर्ण कलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च।
दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥
English:
Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha।
Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me॥
Maa Kushmanda Dhyana Mantra (Meditation)
In Sanskrit
वन्दे वाञ्छित कामार्थे चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
सिंहरूढ़ा अष्टभुजा कूष्माण्डा यशस्विनीम्॥
भास्वर भानु निभाम् अनाहत स्थिताम् चतुर्थ दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
कमण्डलु, चाप, बाण, पद्म, सुधाकलश, चक्र, गदा, जपवटीधराम्॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां कमनीयां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल, मण्डिताम्॥
प्रफुल्ल वदनांचारू चिबुकां कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कोमलाङ्गी स्मेरमुखी श्रीकंटि निम्ननाभि नितम्बनीम्॥
In English
Vande Vanchhita Kamarthe Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Simharudha Ashtabhuja Kushmanda Yashasvinim॥
Bhaswara Bhanu Nibham Anahata Sthitam Chaturtha Durga Trinetram।
Kamandalu, Chapa, Bana, Padma, Sudhakalasha, Chakra, Gada, Japawatidharam॥
Patambara Paridhanam Kamaniyam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam।
Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala, Manditam॥
Praphulla Vadanamcharu Chibukam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।
Komalangi Smeramukhi Shrikanti Nimnabhi Nitambanim॥
Kushmanda Mata Ki Aarti
कूष्माण्डा जय जग सुखदानी। मुझ पर दया करो महारानी॥
पिङ्गला ज्वालामुखी निराली। शाकम्बरी माँ भोली भाली॥
लाखों नाम निराले तेरे। भक्त कई मतवाले तेरे॥
भीमा पर्वत पर है डेरा। स्वीकारो प्रणाम ये मेरा॥
सबकी सुनती हो जगदम्बे। सुख पहुँचती हो माँ अम्बे॥
तेरे दर्शन का मैं प्यासा। पूर्ण कर दो मेरी आशा॥
माँ के मन में ममता भारी। क्यों ना सुनेगी अरज हमारी॥
तेरे दर पर किया है डेरा। दूर करो माँ संकट मेरा॥
मेरे कारज पूरे कर दो। मेरे तुम भंडारे भर दो॥
तेरा दास तुझे ही ध्याए। भक्त तेरे दर शीश झुकाए॥
Benefits of Worshipping Maa Kushmanda
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Fulfills desires and grants prosperity
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Brings light, positivity, and health
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Removes fear, sorrow, and negativity
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Grants spiritual power and energy
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Bestows Siddhis and Niddhis to devotees
FAQs about Maa Kushmanda
Q1. Why is Maa Kushmanda worshipped on the 4th day of Navratri?
She created the universe with her divine smile and is considered the source of life and energy.
Q2. What is Maa Kushmanda’s vehicle?
She rides on a lioness.
Q3. Why is Maa Kushmanda called Ashtabhuja Devi?
Because she has eight arms, holding divine weapons and a rosary symbolizing powers and blessings.
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Shailputri maa – The Goddess Worshipped on the First Day of Navratri
Brahmacharini Mata – The Goddess Worshipped on the Second Day of Navratri
Chandraghanta Mata – The Goddess Worshipped on the Third Day of Navratri
