Jagat Kalyani.

Even in this Sanatan Dharma, when the origin of the universe is described, first of all man and nature appeared. Purush means Shiva and Prakriti means Shiva Devi. Worship of Shiva-Shakti has a unique significance in our Sanat tradition. Also, the topic to be discussed is to describe the forms that Mother Jagdamba has revealed for the welfare of the world. Mataji's name is Kalyani. He is always the benefactor of the world. If we have 'Ma' inside our house, we can call her Amba. Amba is a Sanskrit word. When this is the mother of the whole world, then it is Jagdamba.

Mataji first appeared in the form of 'Satakshi' for the welfare of the world. Which is described in the seventh wing of Shrimad Devi Bhagwat. The 'inaccessible demon' asked Vedas from Brahmaji. At that time the sages forgot the Vedic mantras, when there was a famine on the earth, the gods and sages surrendered to Mataji. Mataji heard the prayers of gods and sages and rained water from her eyes so Mataji got the name 'Satakshi'. Then it rained in the form of Mataji vegetables so Mataji got the name 'Shakambhari'. Mataji rained in the form of food, so Mataji is called 'Annapurna', so when we pray to Annapurna Mataji, a verse is very prevalent. "Annapurne sada purne shankar prana vallabhe gyan vairagya sidhyartham bhiksham dehi cha parvati." Mataji has not only demanded food but also knowledge and asceticism. Just as the body sustains food, so does the soul need knowledge.

Gyan and Vairagya in which Vairagya means special affection towards Mataji. So this is also a welfare form of Mataji. In which the welfare of the world as well as the welfare of our soul is described. The forms which Mataji revealed for slaying demons like Shumbha-Nishumbha, Raktabija and Dhumra Lochan are called 'Asura Vinashini' in a single word. This form is also manifested for the welfare of the world. In Shrimad Devi Bhagavata, Maa Jagdamba said to the gods, sages and devotees, "Remember me whenever you have calamity. Let's surrender. That mother Kalyani is the one who protects and does welfare, that is why she is called Jagat Kalyani.

Everything we need in our life is a form of arrogance. Water is life so Mataji is called Satakshi. When we sit down to eat, we have a special need for vegetables and food. That is why she was called Mataji Annapurna. Mataji is sitting inside us in the form of "Vaishwanar Agni". Feeling hungry is also Mataji's grace and we take food and the satisfaction we get from it is also Mataji's grace. Killing 'Durgam Daitya' means Mataji is called 'Durga'. The person who takes the name of Durganan never gets 'misfortune'. So all these forms of power have been revealed for the welfare of the world. At the same time Mataji has described her omnipresence. It is said in the worldwide hymn that, "There is no place, just Veena. Suppose you live in the universe, atomic atomic moon. There is a line we always say, "Even mother does not serve without asking," but the one who gives everything to the devotee without asking is the same Jagdamba. A mata jagat kalyani saunu kalyan kare e j abhyarthana astu!

- Dr. Krunal Joshi