The nine nights as a journey through the nine qualities of the soul
In the quiet of the Himalayas the wisdom of Navratri has been handed down for generations. For nine nights we celebrate Shakti which is also a voyage through the inner self . Each night we honor a different manifestation of the divine female energy which in turn guides the seekers to awakening, purification and alignment with highest consciousness.
The Cosmic Significance of Navratri
Navratri’s arrival is marked by the transition of seasons which at the same time see the moon and sun cycles coming into a fine balance. This is a time which is charged with cosmic energy that in turn heightens discipline, fasting, and meditation. In the mountains of the Himalayas it is known that when the seeker aligns with this rhythm they trigger awake within, dormant energies. Thus Navratri is a passage a time to connect with the divine feminine which is the force that creates, sustains, and transforms all of life.
Nine Nightly Aspects of the SoulEach night of Navratri is a different aspect which we embody. When these energies are invoked they light up the soul and transform our path from shadow to light.
Shailputri — Stability: The stability of the mountains.
Brahmacharini — Devotion: Focus and simplicity.
Chandraghanta — Courage: Peace in the heart and bold action.
Kushmanda — Creation: Flourishing of creative and vital.
Skandamata — Compassion: The force of tenderness and protection.
Katyayani — Determination: Flame of determination and justice.
Kalaratri — Transformation: The force within which eradicates ignorance.
Mahagauri — Purity: The which brings renewal. Clarity of.
Siddhidatri — Wisdom: The dawning of fullness, knowledge, and realization.
These in fact the manifestations of Shakti are within us. They are elements of our own inner consciousness. By which we align ourselves with the universal forces which sustain life.
Awakening the Divine Feminine Within
The Divine Feminine is the cosmological power which creates, runs, and transforms existence. In the true spirit of Navratri as we attune to this energy we move from darkness into light the light of knowledge, wisdom, and self realization. As the Goddess puts forth her power so does each seeker have the ability to awaken the Divine Feminine within.
Himalayan methods of connecting with ShaktiIn the Himalayas the Nine Nights see the performance of intense practices which open energy channels and which in turn deepened awareness:.
Fasting with Awareness: Cultivating internal energy by resting.
Mantra Japa: Repetition of sounds that pertain to the divine feminine.
Meditation in Silence: To quiet the mind and bring forth inner qualities.
Offerings (Bhog and Seva): Purposes of devotion which clean intent and ground humility.
Sacred Rituals: Lighting candles, putting out flowers, and inviting Shakti in through symbolic actions which raise the energy of the space.
These Himalayan practices present to us that Navratri is more than an external celebration; it is a chance for inner awakening and alignment with the universal rhythm.
From Darkness to LightDuring each of the Nine Nights of Navratri we see within us the potential of the great goddess which is in us all that of creation, preservation, and destruction. As we celebrate these Nine Nights we also awaken the nine aspects in the soul and move from what is limited to what is free, out of confusion into clarity, out of darkness into the ever present light of knowledge.
Article by Himalayan Siddhaa Askhar, Author, Columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa.
The Cosmic Significance of Navratri
Nine Nightly Aspects of the SoulEach night of Navratri is a different aspect which we embody. When these energies are invoked they light up the soul and transform our path from shadow to light.
Shailputri — Stability: The stability of the mountains.
Brahmacharini — Devotion: Focus and simplicity.
Chandraghanta — Courage: Peace in the heart and bold action.
Skandamata — Compassion: The force of tenderness and protection.
Katyayani — Determination: Flame of determination and justice.
Kalaratri — Transformation: The force within which eradicates ignorance.
Mahagauri — Purity: The which brings renewal. Clarity of.
Siddhidatri — Wisdom: The dawning of fullness, knowledge, and realization.
These in fact the manifestations of Shakti are within us. They are elements of our own inner consciousness. By which we align ourselves with the universal forces which sustain life.
Awakening the Divine Feminine Within
The Divine Feminine is the cosmological power which creates, runs, and transforms existence. In the true spirit of Navratri as we attune to this energy we move from darkness into light the light of knowledge, wisdom, and self realization. As the Goddess puts forth her power so does each seeker have the ability to awaken the Divine Feminine within.
Himalayan methods of connecting with ShaktiIn the Himalayas the Nine Nights see the performance of intense practices which open energy channels and which in turn deepened awareness:.
Fasting with Awareness: Cultivating internal energy by resting.
Mantra Japa: Repetition of sounds that pertain to the divine feminine.
Meditation in Silence: To quiet the mind and bring forth inner qualities.
Sacred Rituals: Lighting candles, putting out flowers, and inviting Shakti in through symbolic actions which raise the energy of the space.
These Himalayan practices present to us that Navratri is more than an external celebration; it is a chance for inner awakening and alignment with the universal rhythm.
From Darkness to LightDuring each of the Nine Nights of Navratri we see within us the potential of the great goddess which is in us all that of creation, preservation, and destruction. As we celebrate these Nine Nights we also awaken the nine aspects in the soul and move from what is limited to what is free, out of confusion into clarity, out of darkness into the ever present light of knowledge.
Article by Himalayan Siddhaa Askhar, Author, Columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa.
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