The power of the goddess

A beautiful commentary on the power of the goddess.

Durga is the slayer of Mahishasura, the demon epitomizing all evils, hence our
inner demons: anger, fear, hate, lust; she is also Supreme Mother Goddess,
protecting all those who seek Her protection. In totality, she embodies Shakti -
the female force, latent in each human being, which manifests itself variously -
as the slayer of evil, the creative force (together with her male complement,
Shiva) and tender mother - in short, roles a woman usually plays. It is she to
whom the male God turns to vanquish evil.

So, while Bengalis first pay homage to her valor in ridding the world of evil, and then welcome her as a daughter visiting her natal family, they essentially seek her blessing as the Supreme Mother.Over the years, however, Durga's symbolism for women in India has been undergoing a change. Increasingly, women are looking upon her as a symbol of feminine power, rather than a divine mother, an inspiration to reclaim rights that society has, over the centuries, deprived them of.

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All this to be taken with a grain of piquant salt!!!