Navratri continues tonight with the visit of Lakshmi. The word navratri means nine nights; These nights are broken up into sets of three, and during each set we meditate on a different aspect of Shakti (the universal principle of energy and creativity, Mother Earth, and the feminine power in each of us) - first the Goddesses Durga, then Lakshmi, and then Saraswati.
Each of the three goddesses signifies a stage of the spiritual journey we all go through: Durga’s strength and energy creates an opening, Lakshmi’s success and fortune nurtures growth, and Saraswati’s wisdom and knowledge leads to enlightenment, happiness, and peace. Tonight we honor and thank the Divine Mother as Lakshmi, the Goddess of success.
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2021 rangoli |
Agenda Today:
1. Morning meditation and mantra
2. Read "Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance Workbook"
3. Make a new rangoli design
4. Add to my altar
4. Add to my altar