Calling on Vedic Wisdom
Veda-s is not our past, it is the present, it is the future as well.
Today we are not traveling back to Vedic times where time space concepts don’t exist . We are going to stand firmly on ground, in present, as being, make an effort to understand the difference ‘ if any ‘.
Stories are empowering. They bring out the essence of life. Walking down memory lane-s, reflecting…
Goddess Saraswati Devi’s blessings is most important to all. She is ‘VaagDevi,’ Goddess of speech.…
Devi Suktam { देवी सूक्तम् } is from the 10 Mandala of Rig Veda and is the 125th suktam. It has 8 mantras – 7 mantras are in trishtup and 1 in jagati metres. Information on Devi is also found in the13th chapter of Durga Saptasathi.
Devi Suktam was revealed to a female rishi – Vak, daughter of Ambrini Rishi, hence her name Vaagabhrini is the rishika. In this suktam, the Devata is Devi – Vaagdevi. This suktam is also called Vaak Suktam.
Durgā Sūktam is a prayer to Goddess Durga Devi. Adi Shakthi, Durga Parameswari is embodiment of power.
She is the primordial energy, a form of Agni, the fire force. Durga means unassailable, cannot be defeated by anybody, protective, shock absorber, rids of troubles.
The hymns recitation brings good vibrations and peace. Enhances vitality and valor dispelling fears.
Durga Suktam can be found in Durga Saptashati, in Rig Veda suktas of 1st Mandala and in MahaNarayana Upanishad. It is also a SriVidya Upaasana.