Navaratri Devi 6 - Katyayini

Devi Katyayani is none other than The beautiful Parvati - Siva's consort. One who endures extreme austerity, One who would go to the end of the world, To fulfil her objective, To attain and obtain her goal, To succeed in her endeavours. Parvati's penance to obtain Siva as her husband Is a legend of great worth. She is known as Kartyayaini For her determination and will power. Another interesting legend is of A great Sage named Kata Who had a son named Katya. He sat in penance To meditate on Goddess for The blessing of a beautiful daughter, Like Goddess Parvati herself. After a long period of penance, Katya was blessed with a daughter, Katya's wish was granted, Goddess Durga herself was born to him As his gracious daughter Katyayini - An incomparable beauty of great virtue. O Devi! Beautiful and Gracious! Do bless me with you strong will power And the ability to endure and tolerate The vicissitudes of life