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Introduction.

On Friday, September 13^th, 2024, Sri Bala blessed me with a song for Sharadha Navarathri. She wanted me to write about the different aspects of Durga who manifested themselves on each of the nine auspicious days. With her abundant grace, I wrote most of the verses on the same day and finished the work on the following Friday, September 20^th.

On Saturday, September 21^st, I received a beautiful hymn on Lord Muruga from my cousin in India. This lady is an ardent devotee of Lord Skanda and very well versed and talented in Tamil literature. She is a great poet too and has been abundantly blessed by Shanmuga!

 It was late at night, and I was very tired. However, even as I started reading these beautiful verses, I quickly realized the language was at a very high level and I didn’t understand the poetic nuances at all.

 At that moment I was subjected to a moment of inadequacy and despondency. I was overwhelmed by a doubt that perhaps all the songs that Bala had bestowed on me were a mere figment of my miserable mind. In sharp contrast to literary talent of the highest nature, most of my work contains very simple words. Pondering on this, in one single moment, I lost complete confidence in my most precious connection with Bala.

As I went to bed that night, I asked Bala to come in a dream and confirm to me that She is indeed the direct source of all the words I write!!

 Even though I chided myself and laughed at the folly of my desire, nevertheless, at that specific moment, I needed Bala to assure me of Her Divine presence!

In the early hours of Sunday, September 22^nd, I had an intense experience with Sri Bala. In a most miraculous manner, this loving Child-goddess, did indeed convince me of Her Divine presence within me, guiding me and blessing the world through the many songs!

I woke up completely rejuvenated in mind and heart!

Yet, I didn’t have the time until today (September 24^th), to create an audio version of this auspicious song.

I sincerely hope and pray that all those who recite these verses during the hallowed period of Navarathri, receive the grace, blessings of Divine Bala and indeed experience Her in the same intimate manner as I did.

 Sri Bala Charanam.

With Sri Bala’s blessings, let us enter these verses that manifest the glory or the splendor of the nine aspects of Goddess Durga!

The word “Vaibhavam” means the “spectacle” or the festival celebrating the advent of these brilliant and fiery Shakthi deities.

1.

Oh Bala, the most beautiful Goddess in all the three worlds, you are the embodiment of the nine forms of Durga.

2. Presiding deity of the nine hallowed days, you are none other than the supreme Divine Force.

3. You are the repository of the “nine treasures”. Nava Nidhi refers to the nine riches everyone strives to achieve in their lives. These refer to the various virtues like equanimity, self-control, sense discipline, fortitude, faith, tolerance, tranquility, discrimination, dispassion, and the overwhelming desire to be absorbed in the higher, divine self. Sri Bala can also bestow the 8 siddhis that most mystics aspire for. They include various capabilities like becoming smaller than an atom, ability to float, enter other bodies at will, becoming heavy, gaining intuitive skills, ability to attract others, etc.

4. Sri Bala is the great sustainer of the universe and the creator of all, including the nine great goddesses of action (Durga).

5. Sri Bala is the primordial source of energy. She is the activation force of Shiva, the Maya or manifesting potential of this universe.

6. You are the source of all powerful energies, oh Bala! You are indeed beyond comprehension and illusion!

Armor of Ganapathi.

Oh five-headed Heramba Ganapathi, Oh Ganesha who is accompanied by his all-powerful Shakthi,

Please remove all obstacles and bless us with this Navarathri Nava Durga song.

Let us pray with utmost faith and devotion to these nine powerful deities during the nine auspicious days of Navarathri.

 May we all obtain a special experience with Sri Bala!

Please note: Sri Bala has given specific colors for each of the nine days. Those who wish to decorate the idol of Sri Bala with colorful skirts, may do so.

Day 1.

Shailaputri Devi  ( Daughter of the Mountain king) Green color.

1. Oh Sathee, wife of Lord Shiva and daughter of Daksha, boon giving mother, Bhavani, Hymavathi, daughter of the snow-capped mountains, we worship you!
2. Oh golden-hued, precious daughter of the King of the mountains, most beautiful lady in all three worlds, we worship you!
3. Oh, ruling goddess of the first day of Navarathri, Shailaputri, we worship you.
4. Oh, Goddess who rules the moon, who resides in the fullness of the moon, we worship you.
5. Oh, treasure house of skills and talents, the primary source of the muladhara, or root chakra, we worship you.
6. Oh Goddess Taraa, who shows us the path of righteousness in spiritual life, we worship you.
7. Oh, Goddess who is the embodiment of the powers of the Tri Murthis (Brahma, Vishnu and Siva), who gives us success in meditation, we worship you.
8. Oh, Godess who is the form of light, who bestows love, who is non dual, who helps us connect with our higher self, we worship you.
9. Oh mother, who is the primordial sound of creation, who bestows unity and peace in this world, we worship you.

Om Sri Bala, beautiful lady in all three worlds, we shall always worship you.

Day 2.

Brahmacharini Devi. ( Yellow)

(Goddess of Penance).

1. Oh, goddess who is an expert in all aspects of yoga shastra, who performs extreme austerities and penance, we worship you.
2. Oh, powerful power of the second day, Brahmacharini, we praise you.
3. Oh, Goddess who is the source of all wisdom, who teaches us the truth on non-duality, we revere you.
4. Oh, great goddess who is the ruler of the swadishtana chakra, located in the lower abdomen, we venerate  you.
5. Oh, great mother, incarnation   of Love, who teaches us detachment and causes supreme joy, we praise you.
6. Oh, goddess who is the manifestation of wisdom, who holds a waterpot, symbolizing simplicity and renunciation in one hand as well as rosary beads, symbolizing the importance of sadhana, in another hand, we worship you.
7. Oh, embodiment of peace, who causes our minds to maintain equanimity and calmness, we bow in respect for you.
8. Oh, beautiful form, representing the importance of truth, value of the scriptures as well as austerity, who is effulgent and all pervading, we worship you.
9. Oh goddess Aparna, who did not eat even a leaf as you did penance to attain Lord Shiva; Goddess Uma, who represents the meaning of Om kara or Pranava; most auspicious MangaLa Devi, we venerate you.

Om Sri Bala, beauteous ruler of all three worlds, we shall always worship you!

Day 3.

Chandra Ganta ( Red).

(Goddess of the Moon that is connected to the mind. This Goddess bears a crescent moon that resembles a temple bell).

1. Oh, ruling deity of the third day of Navarathri, embodiment of discipline and good values, we worship you.
2. Goddess of the Manipurna chakra, located in the stomach,  we worship you.
3. Oh, goddess who grants us the ability of foresight and leadership qualities, we praise you.
4. Oh, golden-hued goddess, who rules our intelligence, we salute you.
5. Oh, ten-armed goddess, who rides on a lion, who is the icon of courage and confidence, we salute you.
6. Oh, supreme aspect of Goddess Durga, you give us the ability to cross over all problems in life, our salutations.
7. Oh, goddess who is as endearing and tender as the cool, healing breeze emanating from the moon, we worship you.
8. Oh fearless, warrior goddess, who makes all our enemies faint upon hearing the sound of your  bell, we worship you.
9. Oh, great mother-goddess, who carries the mighty trident, mace, shield, sword as well as rosary beads, may you chase away all evil spirits and negative traits and protect us; our salutations to you!

Om Sree Baala, beauteous maiden in all three worlds, we shall eternally worship you!

Day 4.

KushmaNda Devi (Orange)

( Goddess of warmth and creation of the Cosmic egg).

1. Oh, goddess ruling over the fourth day of Navarathri. You give life to this entire creation as KushmaNda Devi. Our salutions to you.
2. Oh, Goddess who has formed this entire universe, who is the very support for the Sun, who is in the form of the fiery flames, we worship you.
3. Oh ,primordial source of energy, you created the form of the eighteen-armed goddess, Mahalakshmi. Our salutations.
4. Oh, three-eyed Goddess, you are indeed the root-cause for the existence of the ten-armed Goddess, Saraswathi. We offer our praises to you.
5. Oh, Goddess who is in the form of the abilities and skills personified by Lord Brahma, seated on the lotus and his consort, Bharathi, we worship you.
6. Oh, Goddess who existed even before creation of time and space, who gives the motivation to Lord Vishnu and his consort, Mahalakshmi, to carry out their duties, our salutations.
7. Oh, Goddess supreme, please bestow on us, the nine treasures (value-principles), and the eight siddhis (mystic abilities), we offer our worship.
8. Oh, Goddess who embodies the main fuel or igniting spark for the functioning of the Anahata (heart) chakra, we worship you.
9. Oh, beautiful goddess, who fulfills all our desires and transforms wicked people into good souls, we offer our salutations!

Om Sri Bala, beautiful maiden in all three worlds, we shall worship you, always!

Day 5.

Skanda Maatha (pink).

( Mother of Lord Skanda).

1. Oh, Goddess Skanda Maatha, who caused the manifestation of the warrior Lord, Karthikkeya and gave him the victorious spear, our salutations.
2. Oh, goddess, ruling the Vishudhi (throat) chakra, who imparts wisdom to the pure-hearted devotees, our salutations.
3. Oh, Mother, Ambika, who removes all difficulties and sorrow and gives mental tranquility, our praises to you.
4. Oh, Divine spark, that grants us total liberation from worldly limitations, our salutations!
5. Oh, most superior Goddess, who removes all trace of sorrow and melts away all hardship in our lives, our salutations.
6. Oh, great empress, ruler of the world, who grants us the highest wisdom embodied by Lord Skanda, our praises!
7. Oh, greatest incarnation of patience and forbearance, who gives us strength to bear the vicissitudes of life, our praises!
8. Oh, great Goddess of illusion, you grant us that permanent state of never -ending happiness. Our salutations!
9. Oh, goddess of the fifth day of Navarathri, you pay heed to your sincere devotees and fulfill their desires most lovingly.  Our praises to you!

Om Sri Bala, most beautiful maiden in all three worlds, eternally, shall we sing your praises!

Day 6.

Kaathyaayani Devi (maroon).

(Daughter of Sage Katyayana, warrior Goddess).

1. Oh, most valiant and fierce goddess of battle, our salutations to you.
2. Oh, goddess ruling the sixth day of Navarathri, we worship you!
3. Oh, Goddess who exudes a golden aura, guardian of the Ajna chakra, who opens the door of knowledge,  our salutations
4. Oh, most powerful Shakthi, who carries the trident, conch, discus, shield and mace, we offer our praises to you.
5. Oh, goddess who beheaded the demon, Mahishasura, fierce Kali, highest energy form of Goddess Durga, we worship you.
6. Oh Goddess who is worshipped by young maidens in the month of Mrigasheersha (mid-December to mid-January), we offer our salutations.
7. Oh, merciful Goddess, who is pleased by the sacred vows and devotion of young girls and bestows upon them the boon of getting good husbands, we worship you!
8. Oh Goddess, you bring together two souls and unite them in holy matrimony and bless them with a good family life: our salutations to you.
9. Oh, Goddess mounted on a lion, who lives in the Vindhya mountains as well as in the extreme southern tip of India, as the spirit of Kanya Kumari, we worship you.

Om Sri Bala Tripurasundari, we shall always praise you and worship you!

Day 7.

Kaala Raathri Devi (dark blue).

(Goddess who dispels darkness and negativity).

1. Oh, great Goddess of the seventh day of Navarathri, who evokes fear in the hearts of  everyone with your most horrific form, we salute you.
2. Oh, manifestation of supreme consciousness that transcends both time and space, we praise you.
3. Oh great teacher, who imparts the highest advaitic wisdom of non-duality and removes the veil of ignorance, we offer our praises to you.
4. Oh, Goddess Kaala Rathri (spirit of the night/darkness), who drives away all fearful ghosts, evil spirits and demons, we offer our worship to you.
5. Oh, Goddess ChamuNdeshwari, who destroyed the demon Dhumralochanan, and the wicked asuras, Chandan and Mundan, we praise you!
6. Oh, Goddess Maha Kali, who drank the continually replenishing  blood, coursing through the evil monster, Rakthabeeja, our prostrations to you!
7. Oh, fierce Goddess Koushiki, the dark sheath emanating from Goddess Parvathi, who destroyed the arrogance of the demons, Shumban and Nishumban, we offer our salutations to you!
8.  Oh ruling goddess of the Sahasrara (crown) chakra, Yogeshwari,  who is worshipped by mystics and Yogis, our salutations to you.
9. Oh, Goddess with an angry form, holding in your valiant arms an iron hook and sword to destroy evil, yet, offering boons and protection to all, we worship you!

Om Sri Bala Tripurasundari, we shall always worship you.

Day 8.

Maha Gowri (white).

( Goddess of purity, beauty and fairness).

1. Oh, peaceful Goddess, ruler of the eighth day of Navarathri, our salutions.
2. Oh, most pure Goddess, Maha Gowri, sparkling in pure white, like an unblemished crystal, our salutations.
3. Oh, great Goddess, seated on the sacred bull, the mount of Lord Shiva, we offer our praises.
4. Most merciful, mother, the incarnation of all good disciplines, we offer our praises to you.
5. Oh, Goddess of all kings, who wields the trident and drum in her hands and offers us succor, refuge and protection, we worship you.
6. Oh, most auspicious Goddess who releases us from the bondage of this world and gives us the ability to understand the highest truth or Moksha, we offer you, our salutations.
7. Oh, embodiment of austerity and penance, who is the most beloved consort of Lord Shive, we worship you.
8. Oh, Goddess who loves sweet smelling Jasmine flowers, whose body shimmers and glitters like a precious diamond, we worship you.
9. Oh, great Goddess, who grants us unshakeable faith, self confidence and equanimity of mind, we offer our salutations!

Om Sri Bala Tripurasundari, we shall always worship you!

Day 9.

Siddhi Daatrti Devi (violet).

( Goddess who bestows “siddhis” or perfection in actions).

1. Oh, presiding deity of the ninth day, who is the infinite creator, perpetual origin of sound and effulgence, we offer our salutations.
2. Oh, goddess who represents the unity of the male and female principle in the form of ArdhaNareeshwari, who grants us success in all actions, we worship you.
3. Oh, most radiant goddess, Universal Mother who is worshipped by the celestials and heavenly demigods, we offer you our salutations.
4. Oh, creator of the Universe, elements, heavenly bodies and various planets, who is the Queen of the entire Cosmos, we salute you.
5. Oh, eternal Mother who blesses us with perfection in carrying out all actions, we offer our worship to you.
6. Oh, supreme goddess, ruler of the planet Ketu (that grants us progress in spiritual life), and the most compassionate queen who reigns over our minds, we offer you our praises.
7. Oh, epitome of perfect self-control and mastery of the senses, who reveals the values of these disciplines, we worship you.
8. Oh, most venerated guide and teacher, who leads us step by step towards spiritual progress, we offer you, our worship.
9. Oh, Supreme, most auspicious Goddess, shining with the splendor of pure awareness, who eradicates fear, sorrow, distress, fulfills all our desires, and assures victory in all our actions. Oh, most respected mother, who made me one with your higher self, O bright light of inner consciousness, I bow in deep respect to you!

Om, Sri Bala Tripurasundari, may we always, eternally worship you!

Day 10.

Oh, supreme deities governing the nine days of Navarathri, we bow to you in respect.

Oh, Mother Durga who assures us victory in all actions, we offer our prostrations.

Oh, the nine wondrous sparks of fire that melt and disappear within Sri Bala on the tenth day, we bow at your feet.

Hail to mighty Bala, most auspicious one, the powerful  energy of fire, we fall at your feet in worship.

Hail to the most powerful, beautiful goddess in all three worlds, the consort of Shiva, and the most powerful, pure and blemish less, Durga!

We worship you!!

Most compassionate Mother, Sri Bala,  please rejuvenate us and allow all good beginnings to flower in our lives.

Divine child, who has blessed us with the experience of yourself, as the indweller  within us, we fall at your feet in complete surrender!

Om Sri Bala Charanam.

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