Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jai Ambey Ma !!
The Chapter Twenty Seven in Devi
Puranam, Maharishi Vyasa describes the significance of Navaratri Vratam to the
King Janamejaya.
Susila was a poor merchant lived in the city of Kosala, he was righteous and possessed all
the virtues. He had many children and dependents to look
after. He was in a pitiable state to meet the daily needs of
the family. He became incapable to provide anything to wave off the
hunger of his family members. His life became totally distressed and
miserable. Though he had to undergo many
sufferings, he did not give up any of his virtues like
honesty, kindness, worship of Lord...etc..
The days passed by, the
living conditions of Susila continued to be worse than before. One
day Susila met a pious Brahmin and revealed his terrible state
of living. He disclosed his pitiful state of living, that he
could not even provide a handful of food to his
children. He is having many children, his daughter
crossed her age of marriage and having no money to
marry her off. After listening to the awful living conditions of Susila,
the Brahmin advised him to observe Navaratri Vrata for Prosperity,
Happiness, knowledge and win over enemies and also enlighten him with
the significance of Navaratri Vrata.
The Brahmin narrated the story of
Lord Sri Ramachandra's exile from His Kingdom Ayodhya. Apparently,
Sita Devi was abducted by the demon king Ravana with the help of
his uncle Maricha. The most dejected Lord Sri Rama observed Navaratri
Vrata and worshipped Goddess with utmost faith and devotion. As a
result, Lord Rama won over the demon King Ravana, killed
his sons and brother Kumbhakarana, eventually Sita Devi was released from Asoka
Vatika. Finally, the demon king Vibhishana crowned as
the Emperor of Lanka. Lord Rama and Sita Devi returned to Ayodhya
and lived happily for many years.
As per the instructions of
the Brahmin, Susila observed the Navaratri Vrata with utmost
austerity and worshipped Devi. He performed sacrificial fire,
observed fast during these days and invited Brahmins are served with food and
alms. On the eighth day of Ashtami thithi, Devi appeared
before him and offered several boons. Susila
bestowed with Prosperity, Health and Happiness due to his firm devotion
towards Devi and the observance of Navaratri Vrata .
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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