Story of Mahishasura Mardini | Navarathiri Special | MagicBox English

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12 Oct 201802:07

Summary

TLDRThis video recounts the story behind the Dussehra celebration. It tells of the demon Mahishasura, who became powerful through a boon from Lord Brahma, making him invincible to men and gods. In response, the gods created Goddess Durga, an invincible warrior. Armed with divine weapons, she fought Mahishasura for nine days and finally killed him on the tenth day with a trident. The festival of Dussehra commemorates Durga’s victory over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, celebrated through Durga Puja.

Takeaways

  • 🎶 Dussehra celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
  • 🧘 Masha, a powerful figure, performed severe penance for many years.
  • 🙏 Lord Brahma, pleased with Masha, granted him a boon to be invincible against men and gods.
  • 👑 Masha used his power to take over heaven and drove out the gods.
  • 🤔 The gods realized that Masha could only be killed by a woman.
  • 🌸 Durga was created by the gods as the invincible woman to defeat Masha.
  • ⚔️ Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, and Indra gave Durga powerful weapons, including the Trident.
  • 🦁 Durga mounted a fierce lion and charged at Masha in a battle lasting nine days.
  • 🔱 On the tenth day, Durga flung her Trident at Masha, killing him.
  • 🎉 Dussehra, or Durga Puja, commemorates Durga's victory over Mahishasura and the success of good over evil.

Q & A

  • What is the significance of Dussehra according to the script?

    -Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil, specifically the defeat of the demon Mahishasura by the goddess Durga.

  • Who was Mahishasura in the story?

    -Mahishasura was a demon who became extremely powerful after performing severe penance and receiving a boon from Lord Brahma.

  • What boon did Mahishasura receive from Lord Brahma?

    -Mahishasura received the boon that he couldn't be killed by any god, man, or animal.

  • How did Mahishasura use his boon to gain power?

    -Mahishasura drove out the gods from heaven and took control, becoming a powerful and feared ruler.

  • Why was Durga created according to the story?

    -Durga was created by the gods to defeat Mahishasura because he could only be killed by a woman.

  • Which gods contributed to Durga's creation?

    -Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, and Indra contributed to Durga’s creation, giving her powerful weapons to fight Mahishasura.

  • How did Durga ultimately defeat Mahishasura?

    -Durga fought Mahishasura for nine days, and on the tenth day, she killed him by flinging her trident at him.

  • What is the significance of Durga's victory over Mahishasura?

    -Durga’s victory represents the triumph of good over evil and is commemorated during the festival of Durga Puja.

  • What does the term 'Mahishasura Mardini' mean?

    -The term 'Mahishasura Mardini' means 'the destroyer of Mahishasura,' a title given to Goddess Durga for defeating the demon.

  • Why is Durga Puja performed during Dussehra?

    -Durga Puja is performed to commemorate Durga’s victory over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of righteousness over evil.

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