Navratri 2nd Day: Maa Brahmacharini, Know the Worship Method and Mantra

Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi: 9 forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during Navratri. The second incarnation among these is that of Goddess Brahmacharini. There is a tradition of worshipping maa Shailputri on the second day. This year, in Shardiya Navratri 2024, the worship of Maa Brahmacharini (Maa Brahmacharini Puja) will take place on 4th October, 2024.

So let us know in this blog of Vama – How to worship Maa Brahmacharini on the second day of Navratri?

Who is Maa Brahmacharini?

‘Brahmacharini’ is made up of two words ‘Brahm’ and ‘Charini’. While ‘Brahma’ means penance, ‘Charini’ means one who conducts.

That is, the literal meaning of Brahmacharini is, ‘one who practises penance’. It was due to the rigorous penance done to get Mahadev as her husband that the Brahmacharini form of the Goddess came into existence.

It is believed that worshipping maa in various forms during Navratri brings prosperity in the house.

Now let us know here, what is the worship method and mantra of Mata Brahmacharini?

Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi

• On the second day of Navratri i.e. 4th October, 2024, after taking bath, meditate on Maa Brahmacharini.
• Also install the idol of maa Brahmacharini near the Kalash.
• First of all bathe the mother with Panchamrit.
• After this offer Roli, Akshat, Chandan etc.
• Use only hibiscus or lotus flowers in the worship of Maa Brahmacharini.
• Offer sweet betel leaves to Maa.
• Recite Durga Saptashati, Durga Chalisa.
• Put camphor in white sandalwood powder and light it, cool the fire and perform the Aarti of Maa Brahmacharini with its smoke.

Maa Brahmacharini Bhog (Maa Brahmacharini Prasad)

On the second day of Navratri, there is a tradition of offering sugar, white sweets or to Maa Brahmacharini. On this day, milk and Panchamrit should be offered. By offering these things the devotee is blessed with long life. Along with this one also attains health.

Maa Brahmacharini Puja Mantra

Yā Devī Sarvabhūteshu Māṁ Brahmachāriṇī Rūpeṇa Sansthita।

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah।

Dadhānā Kara Padmābhyāṁ Akṣamālā Kamandalū।

Devī Prasīdatu Māi Brahmachāriṇyanuttamā।।”

Maa Brahmacharini Aarti

After completing the puja, one must perform the aarti of Maa Brahmachariņi.

Jai Ambe Brahmachariņi Mata. 

Jai Chaturanan Priya Sukh Daata. 

Brahma Ji Ke Man Bhati Ho

Gyaan Sabhi Ko Shikshaati Ho

Brahma Mantra Hai Jaap Tumhara

Jisko Jape Sakal Sansara

Jai Gayatri Ved Ki Mata

Jo Man Nis Din Tumhe Dhyata

Kami Koi Rahne Na Paaye

Koi Bhi Dukh Sehne Na Paaye

Uski Virti Rahe Thikane

Jo Teri Mahimaa Ko Jaane

Rudraksh Ki Mala Le Kar

Jape Jo Mantra Shraddha De Kar

Aalas Chhod Kare Gun Gana

Maa Tum Usko Sukh pahunchana

Brahmachariņi Tero Naam. 

Poorn Karo Sab Mere Kaam. 

Bhakt Tere Charanon Ka Pujari. 

Rakhna Laaj Meri Mahatari. 

Maa Brahmacharini Story (Maa Brahmacharini Katha)

Maa Brahmacharini was taken as a daughter in the house of King Himalaya in her previous birth. Then, following the advice of Narad, she performed an extremely difficult penance to get Lord Shankar as her husband.

Due to this difficult penance, she was named Tapascharini i.e. Brahmacharini. He spent one thousand years eating only fruits and roots and for a hundred years he lived only on vegetables.

Keeping a strict fast for a few days, the Goddess endured the terrible hardships of rain and sun under the open sky. After this difficult penance, she continued worshipping Lord Shiva for three thousand years by eating only the fallen leaves that fell on the ground.

After this, she also stopped eating dried Bel leaves and continued to perform penance without water and food for several thousand years. Because she stopped eating even leaves, she got the name ‘Arpana’.

Due to this difficult penance of several thousand years, Brahmacharini Devi’s body became completely emaciated. Seeing her condition, her mother Mena became very sad and to dissuade her from this difficult penance, she called out ‘O Ma’.

Since then, Goddess Brahmacharini also got the name Uma. His penance created an uproar in all three worlds. Gods, sages, saints and sages all started praising Goddess Brahmacharini’s penance, calling it an unprecedented virtuous act.

At last, Grandfather Brahma Ji addressed her through Akashvani and said in a happy voice – ‘O Goddess! Till date no one has done such rigorous penance as you have done. This brilliant act of yours is being appreciated all around.

Your wish will be fulfilled in every way. Lord Chandramouli Shivji will definitely get you as your husband. Now you should stop doing penance and return home, soon your father is coming to call you.

After this, mother returned home and after a few days, according to Brahma’s writings, she got married to Lord Mahadev.

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