World of Stories

The Navratri Carol

• The first day of Navratri – you told me I am special
• The second day of Navratri – I tried to find my treasure
• The third day of Navratri – I copied you dear God – I copied how you would walk and also how you would talk
• The fourth day of Navratri – I knew you made me just like you 
• The next three days of Navratri – I began to clean the mirror, I cleaned all the dust on it to see myself all clear. 
• The eight day of Navratri – I saw how shiny and pure I was. The sparkle that I was looking for, the treasure was right here. (Me..)
• The ninth day of Navratri – I began to share my treasure. For sharing is caring and giving is such a pleasure.

"I looked at the mirror and what did I see, I saw just how special God made."

Story

She goes to do the greatest of tapasya to reach her Lord Shiva. When one aspires the universe conspires. All the devtas and Sidhas help her reach her goal. here she is known as Bhramacharini, who is successful in winning the blessings of shiva. Due to extensive tapas, her body is all bones. Ganga poured by Lord Shiv revives her, she becomes radiant again and is known as Maha Gauri.

Story

Ones there were two bothers called Shumbh and Nishumb. They were troubling the devas and Indra had gone into hiding as he could not defeat them. Chanda, Munda and Rakthbeej had joined hands with Shunbh and Nishubh, after Mahishasur was destroyed. 

Again Sumbh and Nishumbh wanted Kaushaki to marry one of them. To which she again said only the one who could defeat her in battle would be able to woe her. A fierce battle followed. She destroyed Chanda, Munda and was known as chamunda and later Ruru and all the other demons. 

There was a demon called Rakhtbeej who had a special boon. Every drop of blood shed from his body would create another Rakthbeej. Hence, so many Rakthbeej came into existence. So Kaushaki summoned Kalratri to drink up their blood as she slaughtered them. This way he was destroyed.

Later Nishumb was killed and finally Shumbh also met his end.

Story

Katyayini - Mahishasur Mardini

There was this Demon called Mahishasur who was born to Ramba and Mahishi (an afsara who was cursed and became a water buffalo). He was ruthless and fearless, as he had a boon that no one could destroy him except a woman. Taking woman to be powerless, he considered himself immortal.

All the Gods, summoned Para Shakti and she promised to come and help them. She was born to Sage Katyayan. She grew up to be a beautiful girl. One day Chand and Munda two demon saw her and felt that she would be a perfect fit for Mahishasur. Dundubi was sent to her to ask her to marry Mahishashur. 

She said that only the one who won against her in a battle could marry her. The preparations for the battle happened. The Gods descended and each granted her his power and weapons. They made her so powerful that all the Gods put together, was the power she possessed.

The battle began Dhundubi and thousands of demons were destroyed. Chanda Munda escaped. Mahisahur finally came to the battle field and a fierce battle took place. after 9 days on the 10 th day Katyayini slayed him, at that time he was half demon and half buffalo. Here, on she was known as Mahishasur Mardini.

Story

Skandamata

They both have a son called Skanda or Kartikeya. Who is raised by the Kritikas and is the one who defeats the demon Tarakasur. Parvati the mother of Skanda is also known as Skandamata.

Day 4 - Kushmanda

Story

There was nothing only dark space and there existed energy. This energy was known as Kushmanda - The cosmic egg or the cosmic seed of energy. Goddess kushmanda created the universe from the radiance of her smile. She is the mother of creation. The universe has just been created, Brahmaji is trying to figure out the nature and purpose of his existence, when he is attacked by Madhu and Kaithab. He looks down and goes to Garbodak Shayi Vishnu, who is lying on sesha naag without Laxmi. He later learns that these two demons have come from the ears of Vishnu himself. Vishnuji summons Para Shakti and with her help destroys these two demons

Day 3 - Chandraghanta

Story:

The wedding preparations happen and the wedding day arrives. The grooms procession petrifies the the girls side. On the request of Parvati, Shivji shuns his terrifying look and is adorned by Vishnuji. Parvati adorns the half moon on her forehead, to show her appreciation for Shivji, who always has a half moon on his Jata. Hence, she is named as ChandraGanta.

Day 2 - Brahmacharini

Story:

She goes to do the greatest of tapasya to reach her Lord Shiva. When one aspires the universe conspires. All the devtas and Sidhas help her reach her goal. here she is known as Bhramacharini, who is successful in winning the blessings of shiva. Due to extensive tapas, her body is all bones. Ganga poured by Lord Shiv revives her, she becomes radiant again and is known as Maha Gauri.

Day 1 - Shelputri 

(A journey from Sati to Parvati)

Sati is the daughter of Prajapati Daksha and Prasuti. She goes against the wishes of her father and marries Shivji. Daksha demeans Shivji in one of the yagnas, where shivji did not stand to great Daksha. Later, he does not invite Sati and Shivji to another Yagna. Sati goes despite being deterred by Shivji. There she witness that there is not place kept for Shivji, this is a great insult. She gets furious and refuses to be associated with Daksha anymore and burns herself. What follows is destruction and mayhem. Later shivji and his ganas are pacified and everything restored. Sati is reborn to Himavan and is named Parvati (Shelputri). She grows up oblivious of her past and purpose, till reminded by Narad Muni. 

We Chant Om 3 times to start the class🙏

Story and Moral 

• Ganesh and The Moon
• It is not good to laugh on anyone. If someone falls or is in trouble we should help them.

Bhajan

• Single Tusk Ganapati Ek danta 

Shloka

• Vakratunda Mahakaya

We end the class with chanting Om 3 times 🙏

We Chant Om 3 times to start the class🙏

Story and Moral 

• Krishna and Kaliya Naag
• Krishna can even make all the poison go away and make even a bad snake good. So, if we let him dance in our heart, we will become all pure

Bhajan

• Natvar Nagar Nanda, bhajo re maan Govinda

Shloka

• Adharam Madhuram, vadanam Madhuram

We end the class with chanting Om 3 times 🙏