"Shakti, the mother power or divine energy, has many forms and symbols. All beauty and all ugliness flow from her. She is Lakshmi, the auspicious, bestower of boons and beauty. She is Saraswati, the giver of all wisdom and art. She is Tripurasundari, the most beauteous in the three worlds. But she is also Kaali, the destroyer, whose wrath ignites the storm, the thunder, and the lightning. She is Mahishasuramardini, killer of the demon Mahisha. She is Chandika, the terrible, who lets loose the typhoon, the flood, and the tidal wave."
-Shakti: Realm of the Divine Mother, Vanamali
Shailputri: HAHAA! Joke's on HIM - I'm too deep in the cave of the mountains he will freeze to death if he even enters lol
Brahmacharini: *too busy meditating*
Chandraghanta: cute. but the sound of my dear lil bell is enough to slayyyy him :p
Kushmanda: kill him with kindness :)
Skandamata: but wait, does he have a child? If he's a monster then who takes care of the POOR KID??? CAN I ADOPT-
Katyayani: *opens eyes slowly* *demon instantly gets blasted with her third eye* ummm.. where is he tho?
Kaalratri: SO HE HAS CHOSEN DEATHHH I SHALL EAT HIM UP ARRAH *leaps up and lets out the deadliest war cry*
Mahagauri: I'm literally having a bubble bath rn. If he disturbs me then he won't be able to see the light of day ever again <3
Siddhidatri: *laughs* baby, everything in this universe is just a manifestation of my energy. I just need to take it back thus sucking the lifeforce outta him hehehe
radhe radhe! i think memes is a great idea!! defo for me having memes was an amazing way to connect, it made dharma feel lighter and less seriousss yk. also its just funny 😂 and for me i really connect to things through humour.
i think comics are a great idea too, I grew up reading amar chitra katha, watching cartoons like krishna,, I think they're a nice way to engage children or form a part of ppls childhoods.
personally I think sm of these things comes from one's own inner callings or interests. but what defo helped me connect the strongest was having a community like gopiblr where we could explore dharma or krishna together in a way that's super relatable for young people, and a safe space to explore hot takes outside what the elders teach us haha. I think applying tiktoks reels etc. to kanhu (like I and others have done 😅) is again a way to make young ppl see kanhu in a diff light to just someone their elders make a fuss about. other ones are fanfics and modern AUs, which defo makes things a lot more interactive haha.
omg what a coincidence this post encompasses a lot of diff things I wanted to talk abt anyway, but I also found this the other day!!!:
as someone who's loved anime (really just naruto tbh 😅) I just thought it was a really super cool way to present durga devi's story ahaha, and another medium that might reach young people. devi mata is so badass pls watch!!! (also in a similar fashion there's that post going around abt making a Disney movie abt durge! which they have to be really careful to do well, but if they do could be epic af.)
I think one thing very important is to not get too preachy. this is why I think the best ways involve communities, because they make space for exploration and for people of all opinions or relationships with the object/s of interest (in this case with the divine), and also a feeling that you're not 'alone' or 'weird' in your interests. it's a space to connect with similar people going through similar things as you, and you may even see your thoughts being voiced aloud by others which reallyyy makes u feel less alone.
tldr; it is finding ways in which people of the modern day connect to things, and try to replicate the same dharmically, and creating a community surrounding it where these things can be shared and consumed.
e.g. music: u can experiment with genres and apply this to bhajans as well e.g. bhajan lofis which are so good omg.
so yeah, this is my humble opinion. radhe radhe!! 💙✨️🦚
Gopis and gopas, a question Krishna made me think about -
If he says that it's our duty to spread the knowledge and gyana of our dharma to today's generation and present to them in a way that they find cool and interesting, how would you approach it ?
You can think of ways that you think we can do it and let me know :D
Some ways I thought of :
1. Creating cute comics of stories and scenarios of the stotras and present to them as a story, for example taking a bhagavat Gita line and turning it to a story in a way they understand
2. Creating a trend that knowing these stuff is the real cool thing instead of so much of other materialistic stuff
🔱 Om Namah Shivaya 🔱
Sometimes I'm tired of this life. I just want to dance with Kanha and get hugs from him
Day 2
"Ya Devi Sarv Bhuteshu Brahmacharini rupen samsthita Namah tasyai Namah tasyai Namah tasaiye Namo Namah "
She walks on lands of whole universe, baths in celestial rivers , Wears planets as Rudraksh and drapes herself in light of thousand Suns .
Mata Parvati in her brahmcharini swaroop when sat to do penance She was accompanied by tiger and a pair of pigeons which symbolise in a way determination that needs courage and vision to be together with the her true form As AdyaShakti , Thus she called as Eka " Who is One and only like herself" or " Who has obtained oneness with herself"
She personifies the power of wisdom , knowledge, perseverance and Strong will. When her thoughts reach beyond the boundaries of illusion and restrictions upon free thinking. She breaks the barriers of orthodox vision , and challanges the prejudiced teachings passed to generations . She gives the wisdom of the mind to look beyond what is perceived by just eyes , experiencing the knowledge of whole cosmos within oneself .
She embodies inside every person who believes in progressive thinking, who doesn't shy away from challenging the superficial norms imposed on humanity, who have willingness to debate with the falsehood spreading in society, those who read , listen and think . The scholer of modern times , she is in you , she is in me , She is Brahmachaarini.
On this second night of Navratri festival let's celebrate this energy of nature as power of knowledge within everyone , with this dance we call Raas
Raas-is the path to self-discovery, harmony and wisdom within every form of બ્રહ્મચારિણી
Video credit Op : thangaatgarba
Day two of Navratri
9 days , 9 Godesses
Day Two: Brahmacharini | ब्रह्मचारिणी
Epitome of Tapas
Brahmacharini represents Parvati in her phase of tapas. She walks barefoot carrying the japa mala in her right hand and kamandalu in her left.
On the second day, we should stop all the fripperies of life and take to deep penance and spend this night in meditation alone.
“Aum Devi Brahmacharinnyai Namaha!”
ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः॥
Jai Maa Durga 🔱
Navratri Blog 2023 - Day 2
देवी प्रसीदतु मई ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा..ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः
okay so I was feeling veryyy tired and mehhh towards end of garba today BUT THEN THE DJ PPL PLAYED THIS SONG it was smth like "radha radha dhoond rahi kisi ne mera shyam dekha" and my heart was like 😍💙✨️ when they went "O RADHE RADHE" and it was so upbeat like they played it on the same beat as chogada...felt like kanhu being like CMON SAKHI U CANT BE SITTIN DOWN LIKE THAT U GOTTA JOIN IN 💃🦚🙏✨️
Maa Durga is worshipped as Shailputri, Daughter of King of mountains ie Himvan on first day of Navratri . Just the way a baby spreads joy when it comes to home, mata Shailputri arives in our home and spread the joy . Orange is color of joy but also Of confidence, Power of fire and rebirth . Here on first day Orange as shade of power is the color of the day .
ITS NEARLY NAVRATRI SEASON BROOSSSSS
💃💃💃💃💃💃💃
JAI AMBE MAA
समय समझाएगा..🦚✨️🙏🏽
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Madhav 🤎
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k i was having a shitty day buT THEN WE GOT ALL THIS FREE STUFF AT TACO BELL COS WE WENT AT CLSOING TIME KANHA ILY OMG
Sri Krishna and the Cowherd Boys
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#krishna #krsna #gopa #gopas #cowherdboys #vrindavan #cows #friends #friendship #lila #sakhya #sakhyarasa #rasa #blue #forest #flute #yoga #bhaktiyoga
(Aka the sequel)
1. Arjun is a high ranking navy officer, but later on retires, to travel the world and teach kids dance.
2. Yudhishthira now has his own civil firm, a joint venture with Draupadi, and he is respected for his honesty and kindness for others.
3. Bhima is a celebrity chef, with a chain of restaurants, still known as Bhima ka Chulha.
4. Nakul is an A lister model and actor, who is very famous among the general public for his genuine nature, and zero involvement in scandals.
5. Sahadeva is a neurosurgeon, and has started his own chain of hospitals, with Nakul being an investor.
6. Balaram remains a teacher, but a very famous one, because of his chain of schools which teach underprivileged kids for free. He has also entered politics as an analyst as of now.
7. Draupadi is a criminal lawyer, and joint head with Yudhishthira. She is known to never lose a single case, and always get justice delivered to the victims.
8. Subhadra has her own practice, aside from which she works in Sahadeva's hospital, and has free camps in even the most remote parts of India.
9. Krishna never joins a political party, he is an independent candidate, but the public loves him, for he is the only politician who has genuine love for the people, selfless love, where he doesn't want anything in return. He is in the run for Member of Parliament from Mathura though, will you vote for him?
Arjun
Loves ghazals
Is also trained in how to play veena
Has a thing for sad songs
Nakul
The biggest drama queen around
Has the weirdest playlist
"Alexa, play Tip Tip Barsa Pani"
Krishna
Playlist, what playlist?
Why need songs when you have him
Bursts into random songs at random times
Accepts requests for songs
Balaram
Bathroom singer
Is depriving the world of his immense talent
Was caught singing Ami Je Tomar all alone once
Draupadi
Loves songs from old bollywood films
Likes Michael Jackson A LOT *jealous Bhima noises*
Acts like she is listening to songs, even if she isn't
Subhadra
Has THE Supreme musical taste
Spends hours arranging her playlists
Refuses to buy spotify premium at any costs
Duryodhan
Is the biggest romance smip, won't tell others
"Music? I hate music!" *nervous laugh*
Scared to show interest what if Bhima finds and shames him the way he shamed Arjun
Pradyumna
A genuine music lover
Always sings for his 8 mothers uwu
Was the one who found Balaram singing rumor is that he is still in trauma
Samba
Deletes others playlists for fun
Uses Bhima's spotify premium sneakily
Has recordings of Balaram saved for blackmail
Abhimanyu
Has a workout playlist
Hates Justin Bieber with a burning passion
Takes inspiration from Pradyumna for music because why not
Cries after listening to emotional songs
Uttara
Has classical songs saved (For practice ofc)
Has a mysterious music taste which remains unrevealed *annoying Abhimanyu noises in a corner* hint: it is Kpop
Loves romantic songs but won't tell
thank u for tagging @etherealmistt , this was rly interesting:D <3
tagging @rantingabtmyman @raven-with-swords @iwanttobeagopi @janaknandini-singh999 @krishna-sangini @idllyastuff @akshinayak and anyone else who want to do it <3
I need everyone to take this quiz right now and reblog what element they get
hi my sakhis...so you all probably know the horrible things that are happening in Israel. I was wondering if we all request to krishna to reduce the suffering of the victims, then it can be powerful. please spare a thought for those poor people in your prayers. together we can add some light to their lives hopefully 💙
"Those who are devoted and have love for Me, in their constant contemplation of Me, their lives intertwined with Mine, they illuminate each other with their knowledge of Me, and their conversations are filled with the joy and contentment they find in Me." ~Bhagavad Gita 10.9
Kaise ho behen?!? Kya hal chal hai?!? Kaisa gaya aaj ka din?!??!
namaste anon ! aaj theek chal raha hai, lekin mujhko bhot kam hain ki main nahi kar rahi hoon 🥲 aur aap ?
I will always share this one hehe.
also yess tum prem ho 💙
Gopis and gopas of Tumblr, let's start a Bhajan chain
Drop your favourite Bhajan of kanha
Hare Krishna hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna hare hare 💙🦚💙
I think we don't talk much about this trio!
Balram, Krishna, Subhadra !!!!
The most iconic sibling trio in Hindu myths!!!
Ugh look at my man Balram giving his iconic angry look but he is a softie from the inside! And Krishna, like always, smiling and looking oh so gorgeous! And look at Subhadra lying over her two brothers' legs, ugh such a queen!
The most beautiful!!
status update i literally managed one strut in front of our jagannath ji painting while listening to rihanna only girl in the world and immediately ran away yelling "I DONT EXISTTT"
🫠🙈
krishna: MORE PASSION MORE PASSION MORE ENERGY MORE ENERGY MORE FOOTWORK MORE FOOTWORK
arjun: 🥹🙏
ehehehhe that song always gave me goosebumps 😁😁😁
also the kanhu in that movie BROOOO ik I just publicly brozoned him but
tiny reminder
he literally went:
A hearty message to all my tumblr gopis and gopas
YES ITS SO IRONIC COS HES GOD BUT hES SO MATERIAL GWORL ALSO SO PRIMADONNA ALSO SO dancing queen young and sweet only 17 😩✊️ ALSO HES THE MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT ALSO SO SMOOTH CRIMINAL (annie will never be okay 😭)
krishna: MORE PASSION MORE PASSION MORE ENERGY MORE ENERGY MORE FOOTWORK MORE FOOTWORK
arjun: 🥹🙏
me : *falls off path for the 100th time* brooo
kanhu : *leading #1 every time* nyeheheheheheh
kanha just told me a modern form of leela would be PLAYING MARIO KART TOGETHERRRRR
iam in agreement with this statement 😂 i just rber that line from the dashavatar movie song where it goes
"bole mohan,, main hoon sabkaa~"
:D
A hearty message to all my tumblr gopis and gopas