In this form, Durga is seated on a lotus and is four armed. She
holds a lotus, mace, discus and book. In this form Durga removes ignorance and
she provides the knowledge to realize Brahman. She is surrounded by Siddhas,
Gandharvas, Yakshas, Demons and Gods who are worshipping her. The Siddhi that
she provides is the realization that only she exists. Siddhidayini form of
Durga is worshipped on the ninth day of Navaratri. She is the mistress of all
achievements and perfections.
History of Siddhidayini
When the Universal Mother was gripped with the idea of
projecting Creation, She, first of all created Lord Shiva who prayed to Her to
endow him with perfections. For this purpose, the Universal Mother
(Durgaa) produced Goddess Siddhidaatri from Her own person. As the behest of
the Universal Mother, Goddess Siddidaatri bestowed eighteen kinds of rare
perfections and powers and potentialities (Siddhis) on Lord Shiva. By virtue of
these siddhis, Lord Shiva happened to develop a divine splendor.
Having acquired the siddhis from Goddess Siddhidaatri, Lord
Shiva created Lord Vishnu who in turn created Lord Brahma who was entrusted
with the task of the Creation whereas Lord Vishnu got the task of Protection
and Lord Shiva that of Destruction.
Lord Brahma felt a great difficulty in his task of the Creation
in the absence of man and woman. Thereupon he remembered Mother
Siddhidaatri. When she appeared before him, Lord Brahma said to her, “Oh
Great Mother! I cannot carry on with the task of creation in the absence of man
and woman. You kindly solve this problem of mine through your supernatural
attainments (siddhis).”
Having heard Lord Brahma, Mother Siddidaatri converted half the
person of Lord Shiva into woman. Thus Lord Shiva became half-male and
half-female and came to be known as Ardhanaarishwara. Thus the problem of Lord
Brahma was resolved and the task of creation went on smoothly.
Mother Siddhidaatri possesses four arms and she rides on a lion.
She carries the mace, lotus, conch-shell and disc in her four hands. He who
acquires her grace attains salvation after enjoying the pleasures of life. She
fulfills all the mundane and divine aspirations of her devotees. Her worship
destroys all distresses.
Mantras for Siddhidayini Devi
Om Devi Siddhidatryayi Namah (108 Recititation of Siddhidatri Mantra)
Siddha Gandharva Yakshdyairasurairamarairapi | Sevyamaanaa
Sadabhuyaat Siddhida Siddhidayini ||
Which means, Goddess Siddhidatri who
is worshipped by Siddha, Gandharva, Yaksh, Gods, Demons etc., holds Conch,
Chakra, Gada and Lotus in her hands, giver of all siddhis and victory all over,
be propitious to me.
Devotees worship Goddess Siddhidatri on ninth day of Navratri
because she gives the results of nine days worship.
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