ENGLISH POEM ON DURGA MAA
(DIVINE MOTHER – DEVI MAA DURGA)
There was once a fierce battle
Between Devas (Gods) and Asura kings Shumbha and Nishumbha
Asuras (Demons) had the edge
Devas were on the brink of defeat
For Asuras several boons from Brahma was helping a lot
Made the Asuras unconquerable
But the brothers did not ask for boon
For protection against women
Shumbha and Nishumbha thought women to be very weak
They cannot stand before the power, force and strength
They thought them to be weak and meek
Devas were very much worried
No male warriors could withstand before the Asuras
The batter became very very fierce
Every God was afraid to fight further
Gods sought the help of Divine Mother
Otherwise, this world will be no more
Asuras will take over this world
They will rule and punish Devas
Devas prayed to Divine Mother – Devi Maa Durga
They wanted her help
As they knew the mighty strength of Maa Durga
Also knew that there was no boon to fight against women
With Shumbha and Nishumbha
The prayer of Devas was granted by Maa Durga
Maa Durga agreed to help
Maa Durga showed her divine power
From Devi Maa’s form (body)
Thousands of shaktis emerged as shakti sena
All battle ready with fighting spirit
The shakti sena of Maa Durga was ready to fight as a team
The Devas witnessed the strength of Devi Durga and her sena
They were all happy, they were stunned
To see the brilliance, beauty and unparallel strength that radiated
The shakti sena went straight to fight against the Asuras
The Asuras were taken aback to see the women fighters
Among the women fighters shaktis there were seven most revered shaktis
They are called Saptamatrikas
They are… Brahmi, Vaishnavi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Varahi, Indrani and Chamundi
All the shaktis emerged from the Divine Mother Maa Durga
All emerged from herself
They were part of herself
Devi Maa brought out the team
It highlights the importance of togetherness
Importance of team and team spirit
Saptamatrikas were the part of shakti senas but they were leaders
Each of these matrikas represents a specific energy
These specific energy bring specific benefits needed for truth and victory
Maa Durga became the fighting leader, the main leader of Devas in the battle field
Harmoniously fought and brought out the skill of saptamatrikas
Together all were fighting for the victory
Devi Maa Durga was leading from the front
She was very much present in the battle field
Shakti Sena was always strengthened and inspired by her presence
This battle was the battle of Maa Durga
Maa Durga is the epitome of shakti
In her presence all negative force fade away and vanish
Maa Durga shakti is synonymous with strong qualities
She is strength, dynamism, positivity, courage and confidence
Maa Durga has fought many battles with Asuras
She has defeated them and killed them and has become a saviour
No Asuras was spared by her
Whether it was Mahishashura
Chanda Munda or Dhumralochana
Shumbha, Nishumbha or Raktabirja
Maa Durga is depicted with a lion or tiger as her mount
This also speaks about her courage and valour
All the stories of fights are symbolic
They contain deeper meaning
But they clearly symbolize the victory of good over evil.
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English Poet – Ratikanta Singh