Shardiya Navratri: Seventh Goddess Kalratri

Ekveni japa karnapura nagna kharastita.
Lamboshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyaktsharini.
Vampadollasalloh Latakantakabhushana.
Vardhanamurdhadhvaja Krishna Kalratribhayankari.
The seventh day (Wednesday) of Navratri is for the worship of Kalratri, the seventh form of Goddess Durga.
Mother's form -
According to the name, the color of their body is black like dense darkness. The hair is disheveled, and around the neck is a garland that shines like lightning. Their three eyes are as round as the universe, and bright rays like lightning keep coming out from them. Fierce flames of fire come out from their breath.
The Mother grants boons to everyone with her raised right hand in the 'Vara Mudra'. The lower hand from the right side is in Abhaya Mudra. There is a sword in the upper left hand and a head in the lower hand. The form of the mother who always gives auspicious results is very fierce.
One of their names is also Shubhankari. Therefore, despite their appearance, there is no need for anyone to be afraid or fearful.
The mind of the seeker who worships Maa Kalratri remains situated in the Sahasrar Chakra. Due to the proper worship, worship and recitation done by him, the doors of all achievements start opening automatically. He attains virtue.
Mother Kaalratri planet also removes obstacles. The one who worships him never has any fear of fire, water, night etc. That worshiper becomes free from fear.
Method of worship -
According to the procedure given in earlier days, the idol of the Mother Goddess should be installed on a wooden pedestal, and one should accept this idol in one's heart and worship it with devotion and follow all the rules completely. In these, purification of mind, speech and body is necessary. Goddess is the talisman, hence we should always worship her with good feelings.
enjoyment -
Saptamya Gudnaivedya Devyai Datva Dwijaya Cha.
Jaggery Datva Shokhino Jayate Dwijasattam.
In Wednesday's puja, by offering jaggery to Goddess Kalratri and donating jaggery to a Brahmin, the seeker becomes free from all sorrows. Shubham Bhavatu.

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