How to express your Love for the Divine Mother during Navarathri?

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During the Navaratri worship, you have to express your love to the Divine Mother in nine different ways. Sravanam (listening), Kirtanam (singing), Vishnusmaranam (contemplating on Vishnu), Padasevanam (serving His Lotus Feet), Vandanam (salutation), Archanam (worship), Dasyam (servitude), Sneham (friendship), Atmanivedanam (self-surrender).

 

God wants your love and nothing else. Your love should not branch out in different directions. It should flow directly towards God. If you love others, you will be loved in turn. If you utter harsh words, they will come back to you as resound. Fill your heart with love and compassion. Hridaya is that which is filled with Daya (compassion)..

 

Compassion is the hallmark of a true devotee. One who lacks compassion cannot be called a human being. When you practise truth and righteousness, you will be successful in all your endeavours. That is why the Vedas teach, Sathyam Vada, Dharmam Chara (speak truth, practise righteousness). Your heart should melt with compassion when you see the poor and needy.

 

- From Swami's 2003 Vijayadasami Divine Discourse

 

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