09/30/2025
Nine Steps Within – A Navadurga Poem by Chandani
Our journey begins with a spark inside,
A question asked, a truth implied—
With Shailaputri’s curious flame,
We step into the sacred name.
Through Brahmacharini, we seek the lore,
Of ancient texts and truths once more.
In discipline, we find our way,
Chandraghanta lights our day.
When action flows with grace and might,
Kushmanda fills the world with light.
We nurture deeds with love and art,
Skandamata opens the heart.
With clarity, we see our face,
In Katyayani’s quiet grace.
Then ego falls, its shadow dies,
As Kalaratri clears the skies.
We shine anew, with truth made pure,
In Mahagauri, we endure.
Now, peaceful in our destined role,
Siddhidatri makes us whole.
When we reach the ninth step, our responsibilities naturally increase. Up until now we have been solely focused on elevating ourselves on the spiritual path. With the blessings of perfection, we are now called upon and compelled to help others in the same way that we have been helped.