Brahmacharini Mata Puja Vidhi (Method) and Mantra | How to worship Maa Brahmacharini | Second Navratri mata
Who is Maa Bhramacharini?
‘Brahmacharini’ is made up of two words ‘Brahm’ and ‘Charini’. While ‘Brahma’ means penance, ‘Charini’ means one who conducts.
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That is, the literal meaning of Brahmacharini is, ‘one who practises penance’. It was due to the rigorous penance done to get Mahadev as her husband that the Brahmacharini form of the Goddess came into existence.
It is believed that worshipping maa in various forms during Navratri brings prosperity in the house.
Now let us know here, what is the worship method and mantra of Mata Brahmacharini?
Brahmacharini Mata Puja is performed on the second day of Navratri, honoring the second form of Devi Durga, the embodiment of knowledge and austerity. Here's a breakdown of the puja method and mantras:
Devanagari Name - ब्रह्मचारिणी
Favourite Flower - Jasmine (चमेली)
Mantra -
Prarthana -
देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा॥
Devi Prasidatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama॥
Preparation:
- Cleanse yourself: Take a bath before the puja to purify your body and mind.
- Puja materials:Murti (idol) of Maa Brahmacharini (ideally made of copper or clay)Kalash (pot) with mango leaves placed on top and filled with waterDiya (oil lamp) with ghee or oilCotton wickKumkum (red powder)Haldi (turmeric powder)Sindoor (vermillion)Akshata (unbroken rice grains)Flowers (ideally white or yellow)FruitsSweets (optional)Betel nut and leaf (paan)CoconutIncense sticksGangajal (holy water)Aasana (seat) made of cloth or durpatta
Puja Vidhi (Method):
- Sthapana (Placement): Spread the aasana in a clean and quiet place. Place the kalash on it, filling it with water and mango leaves. Light the diya with ghee or oil.
- Pranapratishtha (Invoking life force): Chant "Om Apohivam Pavitrava..." while sprinkling Gangajal on yourself, the puja area, and all the puja items.
- Aavahan (Invocation): Invite Maa Brahmacharini to reside in the murti by chanting "Om Brahmacharinyai Namah: Aavahayami."
- Panchamrut Snan (Five Nectar Bath): Prepare Panchamrit by mixing milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar. Bathe the murti with Panchamrit, followed by Gangajal.
- Vastra and Abhushan (Clothing and Ornaments): Offer a clean cloth (saree) to the murti. Decorate the murti with kumkum, haldi, and sindoor. Offer flowers and ornaments.
- Pushpa and Patra (Flowers and Leaves): Offer white or yellow flowers and betel nut with leaf (paan) to the Devi.
- Naivedya (Offering): Offer fruits and sweets as prasad (offering) to Maa Brahmacharini.
- Aarti: Perform aarti with the diya, chanting mantras or devotional songs dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini.
- Mantras: Chant the following mantras throughout the puja:Om Hreem Kleem Aim Brahmani Namah: This is a Beejak Mantra (seed mantra) for Brahmacharini Devi.Ya Devi सर्वभूतेषु (Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu) Brahmacharini रूपेण (Brahmacharini रूपेण) संस्थिता (Samस्थिता) ।। नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) ।। नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) ।। नमस्तस्यै (Namastasyai) ।। नमो नमः (Namo Namah): This mantra translates to "Salutations to the Devi, who resides within all beings in the form of Brahmacharini."
- Parikrama (Circumambulation): Walk around the puja area clockwise, circling the murti three times.
- Samapti (Completion): Chant "Om Idam Namastasyai Cha Durgaayai Namah:" Plead for forgiveness for any mistakes made during the puja.
- Prasad Distribution: Distribute the offered fruits and sweets (prasad) as blessings from Maa Brahmacharini.
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Maa Brahmacharini Puja Mantra
Yā Devī Sarvabhūteshu Māṁ Brahmachāriṇī Rūpeṇa Sansthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah।
Dadhānā Kara Padmābhyāṁ Akṣamālā Kamandalū।
Devī Prasīdatu Māi Brahmachāriṇyanuttamā।।”
After completing the puja, one must perform the aarti of Maa Brahmachariņi.
Jai Ambe Brahmachariņi Mata.
Jai Chaturanan Priya Sukh Daata.
Brahma Ji Ke Man Bhati Ho
Gyaan Sabhi Ko Shikshaati Ho
Brahma Mantra Hai Jaap Tumhara
Jisko Jape Sakal Sansara
Jai Gayatri Ved Ki Mata
Jo Man Nis Din Tumhe Dhyata
Kami Koi Rahne Na Paaye
Koi Bhi Dukh Sehne Na Paaye
Uski Virti Rahe Thikane
Jo Teri Mahimaa Ko Jaane
Rudraksh Ki Mala Le Kar
Jape Jo Mantra Shraddha De Kar
Aalas Chhod Kare Gun Gana
**Maa Tum Usko Sukh pahunchana
Brahmachariņi Tero Naam.
Poorn Karo Sab Mere Kaam.
Bhakt Tere Charanon Ka Pujari.
Rakhna Laaj Meri Mahatari.
Maa Brahmacharini Story
According to mythology, Maa Brahmacharini was taken as a daughter in the house of King Himalaya in her previous birth. Then, following the advice of Narad, she performed an extremely difficult penance to get Lord Shankar as her husband.
Due to this difficult penance, she was named Tapascharini i.e. Brahmacharini. He spent one thousand years eating only fruits and roots and for a hundred years he lived only on vegetables.
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Keeping a strict fast for a few days, the Goddess endured the terrible hardships of rain and sun under the open sky. After this difficult penance, she continued worshipping Lord Shiva for three thousand years by eating only the fallen leaves that fell on the ground.
After this, she also stopped eating dried Bel leaves and continued to perform penance without water and food for several thousand years. Because she stopped eating even leaves, she got the name ‘Arpana’.
Due to this difficult penance of several thousand years, Brahmacharini Devi’s body became completely emaciated. Seeing her condition, her mother Mena became very sad and to dissuade her from this difficult penance, she called out ‘O Ma’.
Since then, Goddess Brahmacharini also got the name Uma. His penance created an uproar in all three worlds. Gods, sages, saints and sages all started praising Goddess Brahmacharini’s penance, calling it an unprecedented virtuous act.
At last, Grandfather Brahma Ji addressed her through Akashvani and said in a happy voice – ‘O Goddess! Till date no one has done such rigorous penance as you have done. This brilliant act of yours is being appreciated all around.
Your wish will be fulfilled in every way. Lord Chandramouli Shivji will definitely get you as your husband. Now you should stop doing penance and return home, soon your father is coming to call you.
After this, mother returned home and after a few days, according to Brahma’s writings, she got married to Mahadev Shiva.
