Kalaratri is the seventh form of Navadurga. In this form, Durga
is four-armed and rides a donkey. She carries sword, trident and noose. With
one hand she blesses. In this form, she is dark and repulsive in appearance.
She is cruel and excited. This is the violent and dark side of Durga. This form
primarily depicts that life also has dark side. Kalaratri is worshipped on
seventh day of Navaratri. Her person is like the dense darkness and is
absolutely black. She possesses three eyes in her forehead which are as
round as the universe itself. The hair on her head is very dense but
disheveled. She is bedecked with a glorious garland round her neck which
emits great refulgence. She breathes out horrible and terrible flames of
fire. Although her person is absolutely black yet refulgent rays keep on
emanating from her.
The outward form of Mother Kalaratri is extremely frightening
yet she always bestows boons on her devotees. So, she is also called
Shubhankari as she always brings about the welfare of her devotees. All
sins are washed off by her adoration and worship. Devotees deserve
all kinds of merits by having her vision. Those who adore and worship her
selflessly are relieved of all distresses and turmoil. They will enjoy
prosperity and pleasures.
Mother Kalaratri is the destroyer of demons, ghosts, goblins and
evil-minded persons. All planetary hurdles are removed if a devotee chants
her name with devotion. She confers the state of fearlessness on her devotees.
A devotee should worship her with a purified mind and intellect in order to
derive full merit of his devotion.
Mantras for Kalaratri Devi
Om Devi Kalratryayi Swaha (108 Recitations)
Ekveni Japakarnpoora Nagn Kharaasthita | Lamboshthi Karnika
karni Tailaabhyaktshariirini ||
Vaam Paadollasallohlata Kantakbhushanaa | Bardhan Moordham Dhwajaa Krishnaa Kalratribhayankari ||
Vaam Paadollasallohlata Kantakbhushanaa | Bardhan Moordham Dhwajaa Krishnaa Kalratribhayankari ||
This mantra describes her form. She is
naked, rides on a donkey, long tongue, lustrous body, wearing ornaments in legs
like lightning, black in color, unlocked hair, big eyes & ears and very
dangerous looking. Meditating on this form of Kalaratri removes all obstacles
as well as removes all magical effects created by others.
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