October 06, 2025
Dieties/devta gan
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Adishakti
Adi Shakti is the original power that created the universe. She is the source of all life, wisdom, and strength. Every form of energy — whether it is love, light, or courage — comes from her.
In different ages, Adi Shakti has appeared as Durga, Kali, Parvati, Saraswati, and Lakshmi to protect the world and restore balance. She shows that the power of creation and destruction both rest in the hands of the Divine Mother.
Worship of Adi Shakti teaches us that true strength lies in kindness, truth, and faith — and that the same divine energy lives within each one of us.
Adishakti — The Source of All Energy
Introduction
Before creation, there was nothing — no time, no space, no sound. Out of that stillness
emerged a vibration, a pulse of life.
That pulse is called Adishakti — the primordial cosmic energy, the Mother of all universes.
Every god, planet, element, and living being exists because of her. She is not just a goddess but
the very energy that breathes life into existence.
Who Is Adishakti?
In Hindu philosophy, Adishakti (also called Mahashakti or Devi) is the first power, the divine
feminine principle.
While Brahman (the Supreme Consciousness) is formless and still, Adishakti is his active force
— the one who creates, sustains, and transforms everything.
That’s why she appears in three main forms:
Saraswati — the energy of knowledge and wisdom.
Lakshmi — the energy of abundance and prosperity.
Parvati (Durga/Kali) — the energy of strength and transformation.
Together, they form the Tridevi, the feminine counterpart of the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu,
Shiva).
The Cosmic Secret of Shakti
According to the Devi Bhagavatam Purana, before the universe existed, only Shakti was.
She desired to experience herself — and that desire became creation.
From her emerged:
Shiva, the consciousness;
Vishnu, the preserver;
Brahma, the creator.
In simple terms — Shakti is the energy, and Shiva is the awareness. Without Shakti, Shiva is
inert; without Shiva, Shakti is directionless.
They are two sides of one infinite reality.
The Hidden Science of Shakti
Adishakti represents cosmic energy, which modern physics calls “quantum field” or “zero-point
energy.”
Every particle, atom, and cell vibrates with this primal force.
The energy that keeps galaxies rotating and your heartbeat pulsing is the same Shakti in
different forms.
The Kundalini energy sleeping at the base of the spine is also Adishakti within you — waiting to
rise through the chakras.
Mysterious fact: Yogis who awakened their Kundalini Shakti often exhibited electromagnetic
changes around their bodies — measurable by modern equipment!
Adishakti in Scriptures
The Devi Mahatmya describes how when darkness covered all realms, Adishakti manifested as
light to restore order.
She defeated powerful demons like Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of consciousness over
ignorance.
Every Navratri, this story is celebrated — but its true meaning is inward:
> The demon is the ego, and Adishakti is the power of awareness that dissolves it.
Shakti in the Universe
Every element carries her force:
Fire (Agni) burns because of her.
Water (Varuna) flows because of her.
Wind (Vayu) moves because of her.
The Sun shines because of her.
Even the human mind thinks because of her.
Without Shakti, the cosmos would collapse into stillness — lifeless, timeless, silent.
Shakti Within You
The greatest mystery is this — Adishakti is not outside you.
She resides within every heartbeat as the energy of awareness, creativity, and intuition.
When you act with love, courage, or compassion — that is Shakti expressing herself through
you.
Yogic science teaches that the Kundalini — a coiled serpent at the base of the spine — is your
inner Adishakti.
When awakened through meditation and devotion, she rises through the chakras, uniting with
the cosmic Shiva at the crown of the head.
This union is called Samadhi — the ultimate enlightenment.
Mysterious and Lesser-Known Facts
1. The Shree Yantra, sacred to Adishakti, encodes the geometry of the entire universe — every
triangle represents creation and dissolution.
2. The word Shakti is hidden in “Electricity” — both come from the Sanskrit root śakti, meaning
power or energy.
3. In ancient temples, Shakti Peethas were built where the goddess’s energy was said to fall —
these spots often align with Earth’s natural magnetic lines.
4. Even the heartbeat sound — Lub-Dub — was believed by yogis to echo “Shiva-Shakti,”
symbolizing their eternal rhythm.
Symbolism
Lion or Tiger mount — Power and control over instincts.
Weapons — Strength to destroy inner negativity.
Lotus — Purity amidst chaos.
Ten arms — Multiple forms of divine energy working together.
Everything about her iconography is a coded message about inner strength and balance. Maa Durga which is the manifestation of Adi Shakti controls the nine planets to maintain the cosmic orders of universe. Maa Durga in her form of Nav Durga provides energy to the nine planets. Various forms of Nav Durga can be described as follows:-
Kushmanda Shakti governing the SUN
Mahagauri governing the RAHU
Kaal Ratri governing the SHANI
Shiddhi Dhatri governing the KETU
Katyayini governing the BRIHASPATI
Brahmcharini governing the MANGAL
Shail Putri governing the MOON
Skanda Mata governing the BUDDH
Chandraghanta governing the SHUKRA
During the days of Navaratra the power or cosmic energy of the divine mother Adi Parashakti is said to be the maximum on the earth. It is during this period that human beings can worship her to be bestowed with her powers to ward off the evil effects.
Adi Parashkti in her original manifestation devolved to Goddess Durga, Sati and Paravati.
Conclusion
Adishakti is not a distant goddess — she is life itself.
She is the pulse in your veins, the light in the stars, and the strength in your heart.
When you realize that the same energy flows within you, fear disappears, and divine confidence
awakens.
The universe is not made of matter — it is made of Shakti.
When you awaken her within, you don’t just worship the Divine — you become it.
Introduction
Before creation, there was nothing — no time, no space, no sound. Out of that stillness
emerged a vibration, a pulse of life.
That pulse is called Adishakti — the primordial cosmic energy, the Mother of all universes.
Every god, planet, element, and living being exists because of her. She is not just a goddess but
the very energy that breathes life into existence.
Who Is Adishakti?
In Hindu philosophy, Adishakti (also called Mahashakti or Devi) is the first power, the divine
feminine principle.
While Brahman (the Supreme Consciousness) is formless and still, Adishakti is his active force
— the one who creates, sustains, and transforms everything.
That’s why she appears in three main forms:
Saraswati — the energy of knowledge and wisdom.
Lakshmi — the energy of abundance and prosperity.
Parvati (Durga/Kali) — the energy of strength and transformation.
Together, they form the Tridevi, the feminine counterpart of the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu,
Shiva).
The Cosmic Secret of Shakti
According to the Devi Bhagavatam Purana, before the universe existed, only Shakti was.
She desired to experience herself — and that desire became creation.
From her emerged:
Shiva, the consciousness;
Vishnu, the preserver;
Brahma, the creator.
In simple terms — Shakti is the energy, and Shiva is the awareness. Without Shakti, Shiva is
inert; without Shiva, Shakti is directionless.
They are two sides of one infinite reality.
The Hidden Science of Shakti
Adishakti represents cosmic energy, which modern physics calls “quantum field” or “zero-point
energy.”
Every particle, atom, and cell vibrates with this primal force.
The energy that keeps galaxies rotating and your heartbeat pulsing is the same Shakti in
different forms.
The Kundalini energy sleeping at the base of the spine is also Adishakti within you — waiting to
rise through the chakras.
Mysterious fact: Yogis who awakened their Kundalini Shakti often exhibited electromagnetic
changes around their bodies — measurable by modern equipment!
Adishakti in Scriptures
The Devi Mahatmya describes how when darkness covered all realms, Adishakti manifested as
light to restore order.
She defeated powerful demons like Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of consciousness over
ignorance.
Every Navratri, this story is celebrated — but its true meaning is inward:
> The demon is the ego, and Adishakti is the power of awareness that dissolves it.
Shakti in the Universe
Every element carries her force:
Fire (Agni) burns because of her.
Water (Varuna) flows because of her.
Wind (Vayu) moves because of her.
The Sun shines because of her.
Even the human mind thinks because of her.
Without Shakti, the cosmos would collapse into stillness — lifeless, timeless, silent.
Shakti Within You
The greatest mystery is this — Adishakti is not outside you.
She resides within every heartbeat as the energy of awareness, creativity, and intuition.
When you act with love, courage, or compassion — that is Shakti expressing herself through
you.
Yogic science teaches that the Kundalini — a coiled serpent at the base of the spine — is your
inner Adishakti.
When awakened through meditation and devotion, she rises through the chakras, uniting with
the cosmic Shiva at the crown of the head.
This union is called Samadhi — the ultimate enlightenment.
Mysterious and Lesser-Known Facts
1. The Shree Yantra, sacred to Adishakti, encodes the geometry of the entire universe — every
triangle represents creation and dissolution.
2. The word Shakti is hidden in “Electricity” — both come from the Sanskrit root śakti, meaning
power or energy.
3. In ancient temples, Shakti Peethas were built where the goddess’s energy was said to fall —
these spots often align with Earth’s natural magnetic lines.
4. Even the heartbeat sound — Lub-Dub — was believed by yogis to echo “Shiva-Shakti,”
symbolizing their eternal rhythm.
Symbolism
Lion or Tiger mount — Power and control over instincts.
Weapons — Strength to destroy inner negativity.
Lotus — Purity amidst chaos.
Ten arms — Multiple forms of divine energy working together.
Everything about her iconography is a coded message about inner strength and balance. Maa Durga which is the manifestation of Adi Shakti controls the nine planets to maintain the cosmic orders of universe. Maa Durga in her form of Nav Durga provides energy to the nine planets. Various forms of Nav Durga can be described as follows:-
Kushmanda Shakti governing the SUN
Mahagauri governing the RAHU
Kaal Ratri governing the SHANI
Shiddhi Dhatri governing the KETU
Katyayini governing the BRIHASPATI
Brahmcharini governing the MANGAL
Shail Putri governing the MOON
Skanda Mata governing the BUDDH
Chandraghanta governing the SHUKRA
During the days of Navaratra the power or cosmic energy of the divine mother Adi Parashakti is said to be the maximum on the earth. It is during this period that human beings can worship her to be bestowed with her powers to ward off the evil effects.
Adi Parashkti in her original manifestation devolved to Goddess Durga, Sati and Paravati.
Conclusion
Adishakti is not a distant goddess — she is life itself.
She is the pulse in your veins, the light in the stars, and the strength in your heart.
When you realize that the same energy flows within you, fear disappears, and divine confidence
awakens.
The universe is not made of matter — it is made of Shakti.
When you awaken her within, you don’t just worship the Divine — you become it.
