Durga Sooktam -- Hymn to Mother Durga

[12Becci93]

Some Christians here are quoting: "You shall have no other gods, before me." This comes from The Law. New Testament: "God is love. Who remain in love, remain in God, and God remains in them." And in my opinion it is therefore: Love is God.

That means as long as we believe in Love, we believe in God, no matter what we call him. Or her.

So to all the other christians: Stop criticizing other religions. But other religions: Stop criticizing us. Just enjoy the beautiful chant :)

[scientheism]

Jai Maa Durga!!

[eightyfeettall]

Thank you for this beautiful devotional! It takes real courage to stand up to intolerance as gracefully as you all. That strength is a miracle of Durga, for certain.

[hashfromplan9]

deuteronomy in fact wasnt written by moses, but by kohens many centuries later and passed off as a "lost scroll" of moses. the original torah was likewise altered to make ppl turn away from the Divine Mother, who is /still/ loved and revered by jewish ppl to this day. She's the same as Ishtar who looks /identical/ to Durga. christians should not cast stones as Shes the same as their holy spirit. JAI MATA DI!!

[shailesh2k1in]

Happy navatri to all.

[mrdealmrdeal]

We are not separate. It will be our collective experiences that our future histories shall rest upon for support and guidance. Leaving one group (Hindus) alone or another will only provide us with more reasons to war against each other. We are now living in the time:2011/space:Earth where these conflicts are reaching their poignant heights. One God, Many, None or Every we are part of each other; a member with animals and plants living on a burning rock in the universe.

Mr Deal

[pattysangels1]

let's live together - honor one another's light..................let Maa be the destroyer

[dswaroop1001]

Nice vedio. Upload some more. TVAYAITAT DHARYATE VISHVAM TVAYAITAT SRIJAYATE JAGAT TVAYAITAT PALYATE DEVI TVAMATSHYANTE CHA SARVADA.

[MichaelTheResearcher]

Absolutely incredible images of Devi Durga!!!

[mc1ate1mad1cow]

Durga Devi the Primordial eternal energy of Bhagavan. She is all will and creates, maintains and destroys entire creation by Her mere will. She is worshipable by trillions of Brahmas,Visnus and Mahesvaras for She is the Sakti of Sri Govinda, equal to Him in all respects. The form of Sri Durga is the form of supreme bliss and the formless Brahm is situated in Her. Thus, She is far beyond the very concept of God,be it in any abrahamic traditions.

[mishsood]

@mc1ate1mad1cow wonderful description.

[mc1ate1mad1cow]

@mishsood thank you :)

[Manusharma1602]

Jai Durga Devi, Unite all Hindus, save India, save Hinduism

[indranilb2008]

good

[2iC]

i believe in Jai mata Di Sherwali sooooo much. greatest goddess ever. Unexplainable, Undesscribable, Unreachable to say a few...you unbelievers are all idiots !!

[DreamsofMajesty]

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[gdavuluri]

it amuses me how people quote from 'the lil 1000 page book'..as an authority to comment on limitless human spirituality and/or the infinite universal cosmology!!! may the lord bless them with the wisdom needed to know him and his creation beyond the book..

[sobekids]

The mother is present in all religions. In catholicism she is the Virgin Mother of God. Where there is a father there is a mother, ying and yang, purusha and pratiki, conciousness and energy. Thank you for this video. Namaste.

[naturesoracle]

This is the devi suktam? It sounds alot like how the Sri Rudram is chanted. Is it a similiar metre? Where was this MP3 obtained?

Jai Ma

[SparklingVoices]

Deuteronomy 28:15 Depart from idolatry. Heed the ten commandments. They remain forever. Praise and Bless --HE-- who came in the name of the Father.

[gdavuluri]

"In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagavat Geeta, since whose composition years of the gods have elapsed, and in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seem puny and trivial"

- Henry David Thoreau, accomplished philosopher who studied world religions and commented on Hinduism's brilliance and spiritual depth against which the modern scriptures pale..

[gdavuluri]

@SparklingVoices it's obvious from your comment that you this hymn is beyond your shallow intellect.. if u don't have the spiritual stature to comprehend that the point of this hymn is not idolatry, refrain from making empty comments.. it's hymn that's rooted in an ancient philosophy sytem that's much more deeply rooted in its spiritual teachings and much richer in its understanding of the cosmos than the relatively modern and recent abrahamic scriptures that you quote from

[SparklingVoices]

@gdavuluri Thank you for your reply. I will send you a note via email in response to your statement.

[gdavuluri]

@SparklingVoices thanks for ur empty display of politeness.. if all u got is more puny quotes from your shallow lil guide book with poorly copied concepts from the much more evolved hindu philosphy and spirituality, then don't bother.. have had enough of the misarrogant evangelical pests already.. i have read all the book says and it ain't nothing in it that hinduism didn't already teach me at a much deeper and spiritually much more elevated level..

[gdavuluri]

@SparklingVoices oh and also, graduate out from ur friendly neighborhood elementary school of basic spirituality and explore the depths beyond it.. thanks for taking my advice..

[tz896]

saray pagal hi

[Jaibajrang29]

Fucking idiots

[BeneOpastos]

Time for no more evil

[aamrun]

Followers of other religions are advised not to abuse anything related to Hinduism here or anywhere else.

We don't keep shouting before you and expect the same decency from you all. Do not mistake our silence as cowardice.

[solnegrolunaroja]

Indee God is wise and have many Angels with all forms and names.

[vaasung]

is this full Sooktam ?

[jeauxdet]

I am a westerner, and not a Hindu, yet even I know to respect Maa.

I have survived things in my life that I should not have, and I credit this to her protection. I have dreamed of her since I was young.

I love and respect her as a mother, and I trust her and tell her everything as a friend.

[Steanu]

@jeauxdet

I dreamt about Durga too she is a wonderful mother.

[smag12]

Durga is the Great Mother & it is not wise to disrespect the Great Mother, what ever aspect of Her one worships.

IMHO, The Great Ones do not care what one calls them, just that *all* aspects of them are respected as manifestations of the Divinity that is greater than ourselves.

What do you people think - don't you think the amazing diversity in our beliefs, lifestyles, cultures, etc. make the world a more wondrous & interesting place to live, love, worship and share the human experience?

[nawdeek]

I totally agree with you! May the Great Mother bless you with perpetual wisdom! Peace from Singapore

[karthikmsr]

jai mata ji.

[priyalalita2009]

Jaya Durga Devi !Your beauty ,intelligence,bravery ,purity and devotion ought to be praised not only on this planet but in the three worlds .

I feel very lucky to be able to see your form and hear your name.

[theiceman74]

lol

[mishsood]

One of the 108 names given to the Mother is "kumari: or the Virgin in the Durga Ashtotarnama. Hindus worship young girls (under 9 yrs) on the 10th Dashami day as "Kanjak puja" to hour that aspect of the mother. Jesus was born to a Virgin and she accepts your prayers as Mother Mary at Lourdes etc. Broaden your vision, divinity is the same her forms are many.

[dswaroop1001]

@flameboy1236 Hope u taste ur own medicine very soon.

[agormanvideos]

I'm sick and tired of finding comments here written by Christian fundies criticizing other religions. Instead of always quoting that corrupt, contradictory and limited little book of yours written by manipulative patriarchs, why don't you directly ask Krishna if He's the same God as Jesus? You coward hypocrites hide in that book of yours, because you wouldn't even dear to meet the real God even in your dreams. Your intolerance shows your insecurity. Just shut up and leave Hindus alone.

[mdsubramonia]

All anger emanates from attachments and delusions. Reailty is Cosmic. The Cosmic Mind is the True Self. One in a state of realization would treat everything with perfect equanimity. Take it easy take it as it comes. How would Krishna take it? How would Ram take it? And how would Jesus take it? They are all different embodiments of the Supernatural Self as much as we are if we achieve Moksha. Time relevance does not make one above and one below. These are all perceptive delusions.

[theawakeningheart]

Jai Jai Ma Durga!

[mandyharris9]

hey guys, ok so I am doing a research paper on Durga for my Eastern Religions class and I was wondering what the words in this song translate to. please help me out :) and dont forget to give credit where it is due if you find it on a wedsite somethwere :) thank youuuu!

[boyd87]

that's a billion stars against u and ur probably been destroyed already

[dswaroop1001]

@sipikiller420 How would u feel if some idiot speaks the same line about Lord Jesus Christ? Grow up. Pay respect to gain respect.

[sunyata07]

Jai Maa Durga!

[priyalalita2009]

Jaya Godess Durga who represents the summum bonnum of material energy and all feminine loveliness.She is an eternal devotee of Lord Narayana and the dear sister of Lord Krishna.

[Reanimator1974]

He or She who is truly religious and God realiized will see the Divine Presence in All whether the person believes in an Invisible God or a personal God. Everything starts from Within; once you realize that Truth within you, you will love all regardless whether he or she is a Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Buddhist or even an Atheist...The beautiful Sun shines Its ray on everything alike; for Its doesn't discriminate anything or anyone when It shines Its ray..Imagine the Creator of the Sun?...

[vinodsreehari]

sorry , mistakenly clicked..  i intended a thums up.. don know how to undo this..

[fezrel]

God says in Qur'aan "Let there be no compulsion in religion.. Truth stands out clear from error" (2:256)

True God is Unseen but you know He is there...

[CMZak]

Wonderful--I could listen to this over and over.

[boyd87]

be careful what u say against the hinduism and goddess durga, it's like going against a billion stars against urself, INDIA is INDIA i dunno how's that with AMERICA

[vaan1236]

There can be trillions of stars but God is in my side.

[boyd87]

i still say hindoos are spiritually advance

[Joysquigglesparkles]

uh,,,, Durga is GOD. All forms of god are god. GOD IS GOD.. Whether it strikes you as male or female.. GOD does not have genitals, nor is god negative or positive, black or white.. any form of "GOD" connects to GOD. Get it?

[vaan1236]

no, we are made under the image of God, not a lady with 10 arms.

[Joysquigglesparkles]

And what authority have you in defining a single finite form for god? How do you "know" god to be manifested?

[vaan1236]

Bible

[gdavuluri]

@vaan1236 LMAO... a prejudiced, half baked, outdated selective compilation of various booklets by self centered, bigotic, biased human politicians of the time is ur authority to comment on human spirituality and/or universal cosmology ?!!! may the lord bless you with the wisdom needed to know him and his creation beyond 'the 1000 page book'..

[angelforfreedom]

I disagree. Whether it's Jehovah Almighty with the skin like that of burnt copper and hair like that of wool (this description is in the Holy Bible), or Maa Durga with 10 arms, WE AS HUMAN BEINGS have arrogantly created God/dess in OUR image! Beings on other planets probably draw God with looks like entities of their species - be it 2 arms or 18 arms, 2 eyes or one eye. Such is the arrogance of finite minds like us, who live under the mercy of the Almighty, whatever you want to call Him or Her.

[vaan1236]

God is the Father, not durga

[nmpost7]

@vaan1236 you help me believe in Darwin's theory :)

[ChristianSoldier4God]

Actually God created us, not we creating gods.

[dswaroop1001]

@vaan1236 For ur information, the so called "LADY WITH 10 ARMS" menifests as Virgin Mary, Jesus's Mother. U wanna proof? Holy Mother is also called Kaumari.

[nmpost7]

@vaan1236 God is on your side? a partial God? Ignorance is bliss

[angelforfreedom]

Let us please remember dear brother that it is also within Hinduism to practice non-violence, compassion, tolerance of differences, understanding of others, and patience. If today Youtube becomes a battleground, then tomorrow the entire world may become a cremation ground. So let's practice what we have in common with our Christian brothers - let's foster love and peace and charity! :)

[dswaroop1001]

@vaan1236 I think u r a follower of that bloody bulshit satanism. STOP preaching ur hideous cult, I COMMAND U.

[PseudoSecularIndia1]

Jai Mata Di!

Friends, let's unite in order to preserve and protect our wonderful Sanatana Dharma - we should NOT let any evil forces (anti-Hindu Congress govt, anti-Hindu media, Christian missionaries, jihadis,

pseudo-secularists, communists etc) destroy our great Dharm.

Check out the videos in my 'favorites' folder for the truth.

Jai Hind!

[AtishMaratha]

Jai MAA Durge!! Jai Bhawani!! Jai Maharashtra!!

[pdpmhsh]

Om Durge Tanno Devi Prachodayat //

[pkumar21]

perfect pronunciation.... can we please know the names of the people who have chanted this... also, are there any other recordings available from this source ? thanks

[pdpmhsh]

X C lnt

[SathishRaj]

Excellent rendition. Perfect pronunciation. Thank you very much.

[Janaricious]

OM DURGAI !!! Praise the Mother of the Universe!!!

[vkagarwaldxb]

Jai Mata Ki,

Very good Durga Sooktam, thanks for uploading it

[satellite77777]

Durga is Mahadevi...Goddess Supreme...the source of all life. Jai Mata Di

[sainath459]

JAI MATA DI

When the Divine Goddess is in dreadful rage to destroy the wicked elements, She assumes a fearful form.

To pacify the dreaded Goddess, Her feminine children offer worship to Her with red kumkum (sacred red powder). The Goddess seeing the blood-red kumkum at her feet, feels assured that the wicked have been vanquished and assumes Her benign form.

The inner meaning of the worship of Devi with red kumkum is that thereby the Goddess is appeased.

thanks for posting.

[jaswantaanjna]

very good

[Ramzeez29]

Those eyes are so beautiful...Im speechless

her beauty is so vivid!

I want to be like her. THats my wish for Santa!

or Kali!

[nathancairns]

Om Durga Om Durga

OM KaliMa Om KaliMa

Keep me safe on my pilgramage to you that I may see your face and livein the protection of your power

I fall on my face to thee

I love you Meeka 666

[socochanel2008]

Beautiful!...Thank you :)

[divpatel77]

Bring me peace in my life and in my thoughts. Destroy the evil that pervades in our minds. Jai Durga Ma.

[manuniit]

maa is stone , stone who create this world, stone whi will destroy this world, but heart of maa is very soft with love for kids , try to love maa she will purify you, pure like holy water, durga mantra are full of power ,which u can feel in ur mind body, some one who fells dipression and all come to maa she will heal u. jai maa mare maa

[shivananda333]

JAI DURGA MAA!!!!!

[NickhilKSharma]

Om katyayanaya vidmahe, kanyakumari dheemahi, tanno durge prachodayat!! Jai maa...

[grrlchick]

jai durga!

[sravaniya]

At 0.58 it is not Durga Mata but one of the 8 principal Gopis, name is Lalita Sakhi from ISKCON Mayapura, West Bengal

[lillysmum]

LOVELY! Thank you Ji, for sharing!

[delosisle]

Jai Ma Durga.. Jai Ma Durga..

[delosisle]

Thanks for the post. My 2 pennies: This Suktam is taken from the Taitriya Upanishad. It primarily praises and invokes Agni(Fire) for happiness on earth.

It also expresses devotion for Ma Durga, who is the manifestation of all energy - not just destructive. She (it says) is flame-coloured. All actions and outcomes begin and end in her. The hymn also describes her in the form of Vishnu (all-pervasive). It seeks her proection and illumination.

[shailendrakmishra]

Just a small correction, the hymn occurs in multiple vedas, but this version is taken from Mahanarayano upanishad which occurs in Taitiriya Aranyaka.

[RENUKUMAR87]

thank u.....

[283678787956]

its rock

[PrincessaGianna]

If you are referring to the Goddess being stone, yes she is. She is everything in the Universe actually in physical manifestation. As far as the statues go, they are imbued with her power, it's not the statue that is worshiped it's the power it represents. But to a real devotee of the Mother aspect of God, they will see that all things in the Universe are her manifestations. Then you feel love towards all things because you know God is in all things. Those with a heart of stone cannot see this.

[samundar1961]

Good. We now need not depend on local semi knowledgeables. Thanks.

[OsamBenLaden]

Thank you so much for posting! Jaya Maa!!!!!!

[shyamalanm]

Jai MA Durga!

[gahana108]

Jai MA Durga! Thank you!

[cosmicgirl5]

Jai Ma Jai Jai Ma Beautiful images!

[mayaluvsmusic]

interesting

[JITSHUKLA]

JAI MA DURGEY NAMESTUTEY

[AliceNekoAlenky]

the pictures of the idols are fantastic =D

[toneyrahulsharma]

Jai Maata Di