Jai Shailaputri Mata
"Jai Shailaputri Mata, Maya Jai Shailaputri Mata" is a devotional Aarti dedicated to Maa Shailaputri. Maa Shailaputri is considered to be the first goddess of Navratri and is worshiped on the first day of Navratri. She is considered to be a symbol of power, patience, purity and fortune.
The appearance of Mother Shailaputri is considered to be extremely divine and beautiful. She holds a trident in one hand and a lotus in the other and sits on a bull. Devotees worship the mother on the first day of Navratri, perform Aarti and chant mantras to seek happiness, peace and blessings of the mother.
Complete recitation of Shailaputri Mata Aarti
jaya shailputri mata, maiya jaya shailputri mata.
rup alaukik pavan, shubha fal ki data॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
haath trishul kamal tal, maiya ke saaje.
shish mukut shobhamayi, maiya ke saaje॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
daksharaj ki kanya, shiv ardhangini tum.
tum hi ho sati mata, pap vinashini tum॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
vrushabha savari maan ki, sundar ati pavan.
saubhagyashali banta, jo kar le darshan॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
adi anadi anamaya, tum maan avinashi.
atal anant agochar, atul anand rashi॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
nau durgaaom men maiya, pratham teraa sthan.
riddhi siddhi paa jata, jo dharata teraa dhyan॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
pratham navaratre jo maan, vrat teraa dhare.
kar de krupa us jan pe, tu maiya tare॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
muladhar nivasini, ham pe krupa karana.
lal tumhare hi ham, drushti daya rakhana॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
karunamayi jagajanani, daya najar keeje.
shivasati shailputri maan, charan sharan lege॥
jaya shailputri mata॥
Who is Maa Shailaputri?
Maa Shailaputri is the first form of Navadurga. The name Shailaputri means—daughter of the king of the mountains. According to religious tradition, Mata Shailaputri is considered to be the daughter of the Himalayas.
She is also considered to be the reincarnation of Goddess Sati. Mata Sati was born in the next life in the house of the mountain king Himalayas and became famous as Shailaputri. She was married to Lord Shiva, so she is also worshiped as the wife of Shiva.
Appearance of Mother Shailaputri
Mother Shailaputri's vehicle is Vrishabha, so she is also called Vrisharudha. He holds a trident in his right hand and a lotus flower in his left.
The major symbols of his appearance are:
Taurus – stability, patience and power
Trishul – symbol of power and destruction of negativity
Lotus – purity and spirituality Consciousness
Crown – Symbol of Divine Power and Wealth
Worship of Maa Shailaputri in Navratri
One form of Navdurga is worshiped every day during the nine days of Navratri. On the first day, Maa Shailaputri is worshipped.
On the first day of Navratri, devotees meditate on Maa Shailaputri after installing the urn. Aarti is performed by offering flowers, akshat, incense, lamps, offerings etc. to the mother.
Mother Shailaputri Puja Method
Take a morning bath and wear clean clothes.
Clean the place of worship.
Kalasha installation do.
Install an idol or picture of Mother Shailaputri.
Offer red or white flowers to the mother.
Light incense and lamps.
Meditate and chant the mantra of the mother Sing.
Finally, pray to the mother for happiness, peace and good sense.
Importance of worshiping Mother Shailaputri
Mother Shailaputri is considered to be the embodiment of power and stability. By worshiping her on the first day of Navratri, devotees wish for positive energy and self-strength in their lives.
In the yoga tradition, Maa Shailaputri is also associated with the Muladhar Chakra. The root is considered to be the center of stability and foundation. Therefore, worship of Mother is associated with the beginning of sadhana and inner stability.
Benefits of Maa Shailaputri Aarti
According to religious beliefs, doing Maa Shailaputri Aarti with devotion:
Brings peace and positivity in the mind is.
Happiness and peace in the family is wished.
There is a sense of getting the blessings of the mother for stability and auspiciousness in life is.
Mantra of Maa Shailaputri
This mantra is chanted during the worship of Maa Shailaputri:
Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah.
Devotees can chant the mantra according to their faith and ability The devotee describes the divine form of the mother and praises her. The mother is remembered as the goddess who gives auspicious fruits, destroys sins and shows mercy to her devotees.
The Aarti describes the beauty of the mother's bull carriage, trident, lotus and crown. Also, the mother is described as the form of Goddess Sati and the wife of Lord Shiva. The basic meaning of Aarti is devotion, devotion, power and grace of Mother.
Conclusion
Jai Shailaputri Mata Aarti is a beautiful medium of worship of Maa Shailaputri on the first day of Navratri. The form of the mother conveys the message of patience, stability, purity and strength to the devotees.
On the first day of Navratri, devotees meditate on Maa Shailaputri with devotion, chant mantras and seek the blessings of the mother.
॥ ॐ Devi Shailaputryai Namah ॥
॥ Jai Mata Di ॥
॥ Jai Shailaputri Mata.