Sri Sakthi Amma’s Navaratri Aaradhana (Worship) 10-day spiritual worship Online 8pm - 8.15pm IST 17– 26 October 2020 Program Summary: Through the Grace and Blessings of Sri Sakthi AMMA, devotees have the opportunity to join Beloved AMMA for the ‘Navaratri Aaradhana’, online October 17-26 . “Nava” means ‘nine’, “arthri” means ‘night’ and “Aaradhana” means ‘worship’. The 9 nights of worship celebrate the Divine Mother and Her battle with and subsequent vanquishing of the Asuras (demons). This victory day is known as “Vijaya Dasami” and is celebrated on day 10. Each evening we will join Beloved AMMA online via zoom to receive darshan (blessings through viewing) of AMMA performing Samara Seva (offering of fan and chanting Sri Suktam) to Sri Narayani Devi in the Big Narayani temple, 8pm-8.15pm. Already Sri Narayani is very energised, but when Beloved AMMA performs these offerings to Sri Narayani, this Devi has been seen to ‘come alive’ for the Devotees, Her face smiling and lotus eyes sparkling bestowing blessings. This is because Beloved Sri Sakthi AMMA is Narayani, and Her consciousness fills the space and enlivens Sri Narayani even more! Each evening we will receive the Grace and Blessing of Sri Sakthi AMMA Narayani Devi to overcome our inner negativity or the ‘demons’ of lust, greed, anger, jealousy, ignorance, attachment, distorted thinking, arrogance, poor self-esteem, doubt and fear…and emerge victorious! JAI MAA! We will celebrate the Devi in various forms, all who emanate from the same source, Sri Narayani Devi. Just as the different seeds sown in the same soil, can produce different plants, the different aspects of Narayani will be expressed during the Navaratri period, to bestow the various blessings. We will pray to the following expressions of Sri Narayani Devi. 17.10.20 Sri Dhanalakshmi Blessings of wealth and prosperity 18.10.20 Sri Matangi Blessings of wisdom 19.10.20 Sri Varahi Blessings to remove fear and bring inner strength 20.10.20 Sri Kamakshi Blessings for reasonable desires and to remove unwanted desire and greed 21.10.20 Sri Meenakshi Blessings of inner strength and peace 22.10.20 Sri Visalakshi Blessings of wisdom 23.10.20 Sri Karumari Blessings from Nature – to bring the rain etc 24.10.20 Sri Gayatri Blessings of material and spiritual 25.10.20 Sri Saraswati Blessing of wisdom 26.10.20 Sri Kali Blessing of protection, inner strength and wisdom About Navaratri This celebration of the Devi’s victory centres around Durga’s slaying of the demon Mahishasura. Durga Devi is the form of Narayani who represents the energy of strength, courage and the capacity to dispel the darkness. We will pray to Mother Durga to destroy our inner negativity. We will pray to Goddess Lakshmi for the wealth to live a happy and prosperous life. Will pray to Goddess Saraswati to bless us with the wisdom to use strength and wealth for the benefit of all. “If someone has wisdom, wealth and strength, the wisdom brings the capacity for one to utilize their wealth and strength in proper ways. So in this way, one can finally achieve victory in life. You know, if you miss any one of these three things in your life, then there is no point in having the other two at all.” Sri Sakthi AMMA For thousands of years Navaratri has been celebrated at this particular time of the year (Sept/Oct). In Sanskrit this time is known as 'Sharad Chandra Kaala'. It is during this period that we are most receptive the Devi’s blessings. This is because we are one with Nature and Nature is most in balance at this time. The seasonal weather patterns reflect this globally. So too, our bodies, minds, energy field and breath become balanced and receptive during this period. This makes Navaratri one of the most auspicious and powerful times of the year to receive Devi’s grace. About Amma Sri Sakthi AMMA is the Avatar of theGoddess Narayani. Devi Narayani has incarnated in thisKaliyuga (age of darkness) to help restore the balance ofdharma and reconnect humankind to spirituality and theirinherent Divinity. Goddess Narayani comprises the trimurti Durga Devi, Lakshmi Devi and Saraswati Devi. Sri Sakthi AMMA’s mission is to lead humanity on the path of spirituality and to implement social welfare programs for the underprivileged and serve those in need. Program schedule The program will be from 8.00pm-8.15pm Indian Standard Time, Sat 17 Oct 2020, and run each evening until Mon 26 Oct. Please check https://www.timeanddate.com/ for your local time conversion. Program Donation Through AMMA’s grace and love, the opportunity to receive darshan and to offer our love to our Beloved AMMA is available to all. There is no set amount for sponsorship of this event, it is offered by donation. Please give your heartfelt contribution in accordance with your guidance. Registration Process This online event will be held via Zoom. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Booking is required through Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/124907027281/ For further information, contact: [email protected] In Amma’s loving service .