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[[Shiva]]’s consort '''Durga''' is called the Goddess Beyond Reach, or the Unfathomable One. Terrible and menacing to her enemies, she rides on the back of a tiger, which represents the demon of the lower self. One Hindu text describes the creation of the goddess in a manner that dramatically depicts the way the [[shakti]] activates the power of her consort: | [[Shiva]]’s consort '''Durga''' is called the Goddess Beyond Reach, or the Unfathomable One. Terrible and menacing to her enemies, she rides on the back of a tiger, which represents the demon of the lower self. One Hindu text describes the creation of the goddess in a manner that dramatically depicts the way the [[shakti]] activates the power of her consort: | ||
At one time in the past, the gods were in a predicament. They could not subdue the great buffalo demon Mahisha. Because of his victory over the gods, Mahisha triumphantly claimed a place in heaven. The gods assembled together to resolve the situation. | <blockquote>At one time in the past, the gods were in a predicament. They could not subdue the great buffalo demon Mahisha. Because of his victory over the gods, Mahisha triumphantly claimed a place in heaven. The gods assembled together to resolve the situation.</blockquote> | ||
Each one emitted fiery energies. The collective outpouring of their energies formed the body of a beautiful woman. This great being of light was Durga. Her splendor spread throughout the universe. She easily vanquished the demon.<ref>David R. Kinsley, ''Hindu Goddesses'' (Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1988), pp. 96–97.</ref> | <blockquote>Each one emitted fiery energies. The collective outpouring of their energies formed the body of a beautiful woman. This great being of light was Durga. Her splendor spread throughout the universe. She easily vanquished the demon.<ref>David R. Kinsley, ''Hindu Goddesses'' (Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1988), pp. 96–97.</ref></blockquote> | ||
Hindus believe that Durga manifests herself again and again in order to protect the world and all God’s children. In a dictation given on New Year’s Eve 1991, beloved Durga said: | Hindus believe that Durga manifests herself again and again in order to protect the world and all God’s children. In a dictation given on New Year’s Eve 1991, beloved Durga said: | ||
<blockquote>How very close to you and this messenger is [[Padma Sambhava]]. Therefore, do not neglect his mantra,... ''Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum''. It is your key at this level of service for the entering in to the hearts of all those [[Buddha]]s and [[Bodhisattva]]s whose lineage goes back to the [[Great Central Sun]], back to the heart of the Godhead....</blockquote> | <blockquote>How very close to you and this messenger is [[Padma Sambhava]]. Therefore, do not neglect his mantra,... ''[[Golden mantra|Om Ah Hum Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum]]''. It is your key at this level of service for the entering in to the hearts of all those [[Buddha]]s and [[Bodhisattva]]s whose lineage goes back to the [[Great Central Sun]], back to the heart of the Godhead....</blockquote> | ||
<blockquote>Blessed ones, the eye of Shiva is upon you! And I have come this day that you might no longer fear me. For in the fierceness that I AM and the fearsome qualities that I demonstrate, I can assure you that those who have no fear within them should not fear myself. For I AM the greatest defender of your being ever was and I come with a mighty fury of the power of the Spirit of God.</blockquote> | <blockquote>Blessed ones, the eye of Shiva is upon you! And I have come this day that you might no longer fear me. For in the fierceness that I AM and the fearsome qualities that I demonstrate, I can assure you that those who have no fear within them should not fear myself. For I AM the greatest defender of your being ever was and I come with a mighty fury of the power of the Spirit of God.</blockquote> | ||
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<blockquote>And this is the greatest, most joyous battle that I can ever tell you of, beloved ones. Happy are ye that ye do engage in it, beloved.<ref>Durga, “The Power of Confrontation,” {{POWref|35|5|, February 2, 1992}}</ref></blockquote> | <blockquote>And this is the greatest, most joyous battle that I can ever tell you of, beloved ones. Happy are ye that ye do engage in it, beloved.<ref>Durga, “The Power of Confrontation,” {{POWref|35|5|, February 2, 1992}}</ref></blockquote> | ||
Durga’s seed syllable, or bija mantra, is ''Dum'' (pronounced doom). Another mantra honoring Durga is ''Om Dum Durgaye Namaha''. | Durga’s seed syllable, or [[bija mantra]], is ''Dum'' (pronounced doom). Another mantra honoring Durga is ''Om Dum Durgaye Namaha''. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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{{MTR}}, s.v. “Shiva, Parvati, Durga and Kali.” | {{MTR}}, s.v. “Shiva, Parvati, Durga and Kali.” | ||
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