Some old Hindi film Devi songs and Mahishasura Mardhini Sanskrit hymn
O Sheronwali Navaratri Devi Mata dandiya song & dance with Amitabh and Rekha as on-screen stars from 1979 Hindi film Suhaag, sung by Mohd. Rafi and Asha Bhosle, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV6-R_y9cNg, 5 min. 18 secs.
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Aigiri Nandini also known as Mahishasura mardini stotram (Sanskrit hymn of praise) is wonderful worship of Aadi Parashakti (I think that means ancient great divine power) as Jagadamba (I think that means mother goddess of the world/universe), as the consort of Lord Shiva (Parvati), as the destroyer of demon Mahishasura, and much more. I think in Eastern parts of India, the same goddess (Devi) is known as Durga.
An extract from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga :
Durga (Sanskrit: दुर्गा, IAST: Durgā), identified as Adi Parashakti, is a principal and popular form of the Hindu Goddess.[3][4][5] She is a goddess of war, the warrior form of Parvati, whose mythology centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and Dharma the power of good over evil.[4][6]Durga is also a fierce form of the protective mother goddess, who unleashes her divine wrath against the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed, and entails destruction to empower creation.[7]
Durga is depicted in the Hindu pantheon as a Goddess riding a lion or tiger, with many arms each carrying a weapon,[2] often defeating Mahishasura (lit. buffalo demon).[8][9][10]
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[Wiki Refs:]
2. Wendy Doniger 1999, p. 306.
3. Encyclopedia Britannica 2015.
4. David R Kinsley 1989, pp. 3–4.
5. Charles Phillips, Michael Kerrigan & David Gould 2011, pp. 93–94.
6. Paul Reid-Bowen 2012, pp. 212–213.
7. Amazzone 2012, pp. 3–5.
8. David R Kinsley 1989, pp. 3–5.
9. Laura Amazzone 2011, pp. 71–73.
10. Donald J LaRocca 1996, pp. 5–6.
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Ravi: Essentially, Aadi Parashakti Devi (Jagadamba, Amba, Durga are many names/forms of her) is a superpower goddess. She can be motherly love but can become a fierce warrior goddess who protects her devotees by even killing those who attempt harm on her devotees. A great warrior goddess protector of her devotees! Utterly fascinating!
Here is a video of nine young girls singing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np28O3Y_P2o, around 14 mins.
Here's an article giving the lyrics and English meaning of the hymn: https://www.greenmesg.org/stotras/durga/mahishasura_mardini_stotram.php.
Here's a superb rendition of it with the video showing still pics and the lyrics (without meaning): Aigiri Nandini With Lyrics | Mahishasura Mardini | Rajalakshmee Sanjay | महिषासुर मर्दिनी स्तोत्र, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=442ewPgXHQ0, 15 min. 13 secs.
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The primal divine force being worshiped as a mother goddess who rides a tiger! In Hindi films, I think the favourite goddess worship is that of the Tiger-riding-goddess. Sherawali in Hindi means the (female) one who rides the tiger. Note that this goddess is equated with Durga who also rides a tiger. But I think most of the Sherawali Hindi film songs I have heard do not use the Durga name. And then there are Mata (mother) songs with the mother reference being to a goddess.
I think I can understand how many folks can easily relate to a tiger-riding-goddess as that name-description itself shows that the goddess is a great power that has subdued even a tiger. Such a goddess will surely protect the devotee from powerful evil persons and beings.
I think Jeetandra and Reena Roy, the on screen stars for this song worshiping and praising the tiger-riding-goddess, as well as the other actors have done a great job portraying the devotion of the common folks towards goddess Sherawali: Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye | Mohammed Rafi | Aasha 1980 Songs| Jeetendra| Reena Roy, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK7eTIyJoOE, 6 min. 46 secs.
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This Mata (mother goddess) song has Rajesh Khanna and Shabana Azmi as the on-screen stars, playing roles of devotees who are in deep sorrow for their child and pray for help to the mother goddess. I think the main singer actor-role is played by (on-screen star) Gulshar Grover but I am not sure.
The main singer is Chanchal.
Chalo Bulawa Aaya Hai (HD) | Avtaar (1983) Song | Rajesh Khanna | Shabana Azmi | Hindi Song, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANyQiYlEkmk, around 8 mins.
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Given below are my comments from exchange on my tweet related to this post: https://twitter.com/RaviSaiIyer/status/1178699560845135877 :
In response to a tweet, I (Ravi) wrote:
Thanks bro. but I am super-comfortable with my spiritual & religious understanding and life now with a clear, content and easy heart/conscience. So no need for any spiritual/religious rejuvenation for me 😀.
I also wrote:
Would like to add that I have noted the info. you have provided and hope to check out the channel's devotional videos on youtube. Thanks.
...
Just saw parts of their video streamed online today: Maa Vaishno Devi Aarti LIVE from Katra || Navaratri Special, https://youtube.com/watch?v=vypIkllN4B4, published by MH ONE SHRADDHA. Enjoyed it. Thanks.
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[I thank wikipedia and have presumed that they will not have any objections to me sharing the above extract(s) from their website on this post which is freely viewable by all, and does not have any financial profit motive whatsoever.]
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Aigiri Nandini also known as Mahishasura mardini stotram (Sanskrit hymn of praise) is wonderful worship of Aadi Parashakti (I think that means ancient great divine power) as Jagadamba (I think that means mother goddess of the world/universe), as the consort of Lord Shiva (Parvati), as the destroyer of demon Mahishasura, and much more. I think in Eastern parts of India, the same goddess (Devi) is known as Durga.
An extract from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga :
Durga (Sanskrit: दुर्गा, IAST: Durgā), identified as Adi Parashakti, is a principal and popular form of the Hindu Goddess.[3][4][5] She is a goddess of war, the warrior form of Parvati, whose mythology centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and Dharma the power of good over evil.[4][6]Durga is also a fierce form of the protective mother goddess, who unleashes her divine wrath against the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed, and entails destruction to empower creation.[7]
Durga is depicted in the Hindu pantheon as a Goddess riding a lion or tiger, with many arms each carrying a weapon,[2] often defeating Mahishasura (lit. buffalo demon).[8][9][10]
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[Wiki Refs:]
2. Wendy Doniger 1999, p. 306.
3. Encyclopedia Britannica 2015.
4. David R Kinsley 1989, pp. 3–4.
5. Charles Phillips, Michael Kerrigan & David Gould 2011, pp. 93–94.
6. Paul Reid-Bowen 2012, pp. 212–213.
7. Amazzone 2012, pp. 3–5.
8. David R Kinsley 1989, pp. 3–5.
9. Laura Amazzone 2011, pp. 71–73.
10. Donald J LaRocca 1996, pp. 5–6.
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Ravi: Essentially, Aadi Parashakti Devi (Jagadamba, Amba, Durga are many names/forms of her) is a superpower goddess. She can be motherly love but can become a fierce warrior goddess who protects her devotees by even killing those who attempt harm on her devotees. A great warrior goddess protector of her devotees! Utterly fascinating!
Here is a video of nine young girls singing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np28O3Y_P2o, around 14 mins.
Here's an article giving the lyrics and English meaning of the hymn: https://www.greenmesg.org/stotras/durga/mahishasura_mardini_stotram.php.
Here's a superb rendition of it with the video showing still pics and the lyrics (without meaning): Aigiri Nandini With Lyrics | Mahishasura Mardini | Rajalakshmee Sanjay | महिषासुर मर्दिनी स्तोत्र, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=442ewPgXHQ0, 15 min. 13 secs.
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The primal divine force being worshiped as a mother goddess who rides a tiger! In Hindi films, I think the favourite goddess worship is that of the Tiger-riding-goddess. Sherawali in Hindi means the (female) one who rides the tiger. Note that this goddess is equated with Durga who also rides a tiger. But I think most of the Sherawali Hindi film songs I have heard do not use the Durga name. And then there are Mata (mother) songs with the mother reference being to a goddess.
I think I can understand how many folks can easily relate to a tiger-riding-goddess as that name-description itself shows that the goddess is a great power that has subdued even a tiger. Such a goddess will surely protect the devotee from powerful evil persons and beings.
I think Jeetandra and Reena Roy, the on screen stars for this song worshiping and praising the tiger-riding-goddess, as well as the other actors have done a great job portraying the devotion of the common folks towards goddess Sherawali: Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye | Mohammed Rafi | Aasha 1980 Songs| Jeetendra| Reena Roy, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK7eTIyJoOE, 6 min. 46 secs.
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This Mata (mother goddess) song has Rajesh Khanna and Shabana Azmi as the on-screen stars, playing roles of devotees who are in deep sorrow for their child and pray for help to the mother goddess. I think the main singer actor-role is played by (on-screen star) Gulshar Grover but I am not sure.
The main singer is Chanchal.
Chalo Bulawa Aaya Hai (HD) | Avtaar (1983) Song | Rajesh Khanna | Shabana Azmi | Hindi Song, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANyQiYlEkmk, around 8 mins.
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Given below are my comments from exchange on my tweet related to this post: https://twitter.com/RaviSaiIyer/status/1178699560845135877 :
In response to a tweet, I (Ravi) wrote:
Thanks bro. but I am super-comfortable with my spiritual & religious understanding and life now with a clear, content and easy heart/conscience. So no need for any spiritual/religious rejuvenation for me 😀.
I also wrote:
Would like to add that I have noted the info. you have provided and hope to check out the channel's devotional videos on youtube. Thanks.
...
Just saw parts of their video streamed online today: Maa Vaishno Devi Aarti LIVE from Katra || Navaratri Special, https://youtube.com/watch?v=vypIkllN4B4, published by MH ONE SHRADDHA. Enjoyed it. Thanks.
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[I thank wikipedia and have presumed that they will not have any objections to me sharing the above extract(s) from their website on this post which is freely viewable by all, and does not have any financial profit motive whatsoever.]
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