Navratri: Day 5

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The 5th day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the 5th manifestation of Goddess Durga and the mother of Lord Kartikeya, who was chosen by the devatas as their commander in chief in the war against the demons.

Maa Skandamata has four arms, with two holding lotus flowers, and is often seen with her child, Lord Kartikeya, sitting on her lap as she rides a lion. Her image reflects compassion, purity, and strength, qualities devotees seek when they offer prayers on this day.

Maa Skandamata resides in the Vishuddhi Chakra or Throat Chakra symbolizing the aspects of creativity and communications.

Vishuddhi chakra is the centre of purification and longevity, also known as “the fountain of youth.”Vishuddhi is predominantly influenced by sattva – purity, luminosity and serenity.At the level of Vishuddhi, negative experiences can be transformed into a state of bliss. The level of consciousness rises to a point in which external happenings no longer affect inner peace.

सिंहासनगता नित्यं पद्माश्रितकरद्वया।

शुभदास्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी॥

Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchita Karadvaya..!

Shubhada Tu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini..!!

या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ स्कन्दमाता रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:।।

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita..!

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah..!!

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