Durga represents Prakruti-mata (Mother Nature). To overcome demonic qualities arising out of the influence of Nature, the power of Nature must be invoked. This is the meaning of the worship of Durga. Nature is the protector as well as the chastiser. Lakshmi represents the protecting aspect of Nature. When Durga has destroyed the demonic qualities, Lakshmi purifies the mind. Then there is purity in speech, represented by Saraswati. The worship of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati is thus undertaken to get rid of the impurities in the mind and purify one's thoughts, words and deeds. Prakruti (Nature) is the embodiment of the Divine. Man perceives Nature and experiences Nature, but is unable to recognise the Divinity in Nature. To see the external manifestations of the Divine and yet fail to recognise the Divine is a sign of stupidity.
BAGAVAN SRI SRI SRI SATHYA SAI BABA
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