Deeds of Devi Shakambhari

• Ending drought with Tears: नवरात्रं महावृष्टिरभून्नेत्रोद्भवैर्जलः (Nava-Raatram Mahaa-Vrssttira-Bhuunnetro[a-U]dbhavair-Jalah) Who shed Rains of Tears for nine nights continuously and produced Water on the dry earth (thus bringing an end to the drought)
• Giving Fruits and Vegetables: स्वादूनि फलमूलानि भक्षणार्थं ददौ शिवा (Svaaduuni Phala-Muulaani Bhakssanna-Artham Dadau Shivaa) Who gave tasteful Fruits and Vegetables for eating (thus bringing an end to the hunger of people)
• Destroying demon Durgama: दुर्गमासुरनाशिनि (Durgama-Asura-Naashini) Who is the destroyer of Durgamasura (who took control of the Vedas)
• Resurrecting the Vedas: Who resurrected the Vedas after destroying Durgamasura

(From Shakambhari Mahatmyam)

Manifestation of Maha Shaktis:

Devi Shakambhari

Manifesting the Maha Shaktis: Who manifested the Maha Shaktis during the battle with Durgamasura

• कालिका (Kaalikaa) Devi Kalika
• तारिणी (Taarinnii) Devi Tarini
• बाला (Baalaa) Devi Tripura Bala
• त्रिपुरा भैरवी (Tripuraa Bhairavii) Devi Tripura Bhairavi
• रमा (Ramaa) Devi Ramaa
• बगला (Bagalaa) Devi Bagala
• मातंगी (Maatangii) Devi Matangi
• त्रिपुरसुन्दरी (Tripurasundarii) Devi Tripura Sundari
• कामाक्षी (Kaamaakssii) Devi Kamakshi
• तुलजा (Tulajaa) Devi Tulaja
• जंभिनी (Jambhinii) Devi Jambhini
• मोहिनी (Mohinii) Devi Mohini
• छिन्नमस्ता (Chinnamastaa) Devi Chinnamastha
• गुह्यकाली (Guhyakaalii) Guhya Kalis (with ten-thousand arms)

(From Shakambhari Mahatmyam)

Meditations on Earth, Life and Dharma: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature,
And Nature will preserve Us,
Simplify Life,
And help Nature thrive,
Plant Trees,
And make our planet Green.

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