What is Dasa Mahavidya?
Dasa Mahavidya is a bunch of 10 Hindu goddesses who are categorised as per the different elements of their divine feminine power. All these goddesses are also connected with the planets in Vedic astrology. Astrologically, idolising these goddesses can help eliminate the negative effects of planetary transits and create positive changes in one’s life.
The ten Hindu goddesses of Dasa Mahavidya are Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala.
Each and every goddess has her own special characteristics, symbolism, and significance.
Kali:
The first and greatest of the Mahavidyas. She portrays the devastating power of time and the actual occurrence of death. She is mostly descriptive with a vicious expression, and her appearance includes a necklace of skulls along with a skirt made up of severed human arms.
Tara:
The second Mahavidya represents the strength of divine mercy and compassion. She is connected with the planet Mercury and is depicted with a peaceful expression and a blue complexion.
Tripura Sundari:
Also known as Shodashi, it is the third Mahavidya and describes the beauty and grace of the divine feminine. She is related to the planet Venus and is mostly descriptive with a peaceful expression and a lotus in her hand.
Bhuvaneshwari:
The fourth Mahavidya reflects the strength of creation and nourishment. She is connected with the planet Moon and is often considered with a motherly expression and holding a lotus.
Bhairavi:
The fifth Mahavidya reflects the power of demolition and conversion. She is connected with the planet Mars and is often connected with a vicious expression and a sword in her hand.
Chhinnamasta:
The sixth Mahavidya reflects the firepower of self-sacrifice and unselfishness. She is basically associated with the planet Rahu and is referred to with three-parted heads along with her own severed head holding.
Dhumavati:
The seventh Mahavidya reflects the power of isolation and devotion. She is connected with the planet Ketu and is represented by a widow’s garb and riding a crow.
Bagalamukhi:
The eighth Mahavidya reflects the power of self-control and discipline. She is connected with the planet Jupiter and is descriptive with a yellow complexion and holding a club.
Matangi:
The ninth Mahavidya reflects the power of wisdom and learning. She is connected with the planet Sun and is often descriptive with green in colour and playing the veena.
Kamala:
The tenth Mahavidya reflects the power of money and abundance. She connected with the planet Venus and is often considered with a lotus in her hand.
Astrologically, all planets are linked with a particular Mahavidya, worshipping and idolising that goddess can help to reduce the negative effects of the planet’s transit. For example, if one is facing the negative effects of Mars transit, worshipping Bhairavi can help eliminate those effects.
Therefore, Dasa Mahavidya describes the distinct sides of the divine feminine bodies that propose a pathway to spiritual growth and conversion through the worship of these goddesses.
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