Maa Chandraghanta Symbolises Service, Compassion and Motherly Love: Prashant Agrawal
Udaipur, October 13 (Udaipur Kiran): The third day of the Shrimad Devi Bhagwat Katha and the ‘Apno Se Apni Baat’ programme at the World of Humanity, located at Sevatirth of Narayan Seva Sansthan, featured devotional stories and spiritual messages presented by Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal. Beginning with the worship of Maa Chandraghanta, Agrawal described the Goddess as a symbol of service, compassion and motherly love. Through the stories of King Surath, Vaishya Samadhi and Karni Mata, he conveyed messages of human sensitivity and freedom from attachment.
Story of King Surath and Vaishya Samadhi
Agrawal explained that King Surath, who had lost his kingdom, and Vaishya Samadhi, who had been abandoned by his own family, continued to feel attached to their loved ones. Sage Medha explained to them the power of Mahamaya.
He said the human mind often remains attached even to people who cause suffering. Through the worship of the Goddess, King Surath received the blessing of regaining his kingdom, while Vaishya Samadhi attained freedom from attachment. The story conveyed that acknowledging emotional suffering and surrendering it at the feet of God can open the path to peace.
Karni Mata’s Story Highlights Respect for Living Beings
Agrawal also narrated the traditional account associated with the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, Rajasthan. According to the belief, after the death of her beloved nephew Lakshman, Karni Mata sought a promise from Yama, the god of death, to protect the members of her clan.
Because of this belief, rats in the temple are respectfully called ‘Kaba’. The story highlighted that love and motherly affection extend beyond the boundaries of relationships. True motherhood means accepting another person’s child as one’s own and sharing responsibility for their happiness and sorrow.
Call to Make Service Part of Daily Life
Agrawal urged devotees to make service to those in need an integral part of their lives alongside worship and prayer. He encouraged them to support elderly people without family assistance, help orphaned children and children with disabilities, and contribute towards their education, medical treatment and artificial limbs.
Hundreds of devotees attended the programme and listened to the Devi Bhagwat Katha.
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