Skandamata Mantra: Importance, benefits and rituals

Hindu mythology accords the Skandamata Mantra with great significance because it summons the divine influence of Goddess Skandamata, one of Goddess Durga’s nine manifestations. This mighty hymn is valued for its capacity to forge a spiritual bond with the maternally compassionate side of the Goddess. It is said that reciting this mantra would help you find your inner power, courage, and tranquillity. Goddess Skandamata rewards her followers with maternal care and guidance, leading them on their spiritual path. She is the personification of maternal love and protection. 

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Skandamata Mantra: Who is Skandamata?

Skandamata is the fifth of Goddess Durga’s nine manifestations and is honoured during the fortunate festival of Navratri. She is shown as a four-armed goddess, with two of them holding a lotus bloom each. She also rides a lion while carrying her son Lord Kartikey (in his toddler form) on her lap.

In Hindu mythology, Skandamata is regarded as the mother of Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya or Skanda. She is seen as a representation of maternal care and defence. “Mother of Skanda” is the meaning of her name, Skandamata. Worshipping Goddess Skandamata leads to the worship of Lord Kartikey and results in the fulfilment of sincere wishes and desires.

 

Skandamata Mantra: What is the mantra?

The Skandamata Mantra is thought to evoke the goddess’ blessings and bring happiness, serenity, wealth, and motherhood into one’s life.

When sung simultaneously, the words of this mantra, each of which has a specific meaning and importance, produce an influential vibration that has a beneficial effect on the mind, body, and soul. During Navratri, the mantra is frequently repeated.

 

Skandamata Mantra: Benefits of chanting it

• The development of the soul is one of the main advantages. A greater comprehension of oneself and the cosmos might result from using the mantra to connect with Skandamata’s holy spirit.
• Chanting the Skandamata Mantra can promote not just spiritual development but also inner tranquillity and peace. The mantra’s repetition can aid in removing unfavourable feelings and ideas from the mind, promoting a calmer and more centred state of being
• Worshipping the goddess Skandamata can aid with infertility and child-related issues.
• Last but not least, it is also said that the Skandamata Mantra offers a defence against negative forces and malevolent spirits.

 

Skandamata Mantra: How to chant it?

• Place the Skandamata statue or image on a bajot (low wooden table).
• Cleanse the area before beginning the prayer with Gangajal.
• Put a water-filled silver, copper, or earthen pot vessel on the bajot to serve as an urn.
• On the same bajot, place additional idols like Lord Ganesh, Varun, Navagraha (Nine Planets), Shodash Matrika (16 Goddesses), and Sapta Ghrita Matrika (Seven Vermilion Dots).
• Make a commitment to fast while offering Vedic and Saptashati mantras to all recognised deities, including Goddess Skandamata.
• Start with invoking, then sit in a comfortable posture. Offer water for feet washing (padya) and hands washing (arghya), aachaman, bath, clean clothes, apply sandalwood, roli (red powder), turmeric, and vermilion. Offer grass (durva), wood apple leaves (bilvapatra), jewellery, phool maala, scented liquid, and light an agarbatti. Present naivedya (food offering), fruit, paan (betel leaves), and dakshina (offering of money) as a sign of gratitude.
• Conduct Aarti, Pradakshina and Mantra recitation.

 

• Sinhasangata Nityam Padmashri Takardvaya.

Shubhamastu Devi Skandamata Yashswini ||

Om Skanda Matayai Namah ||

Om Skandamatrai Namah is recited to cure infertility or to ensure your child’s success. 

• Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Skandamata Rupen Sansthita.

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.

It is recited to attain mental strength and protection against evil and negative energies. It also helps in fulfilling sincere wishes.

 

• Flowers should be offered as Pushpanjali, and the Goddess is offered items for Shringar. Worship Lord Kartikeya as well as Skandamata with dedication and reverence. During the puja, give akshat (unbroken rice), flowers, kumkum (vermilion), and fruits. Before the Goddess, light a ghee lamp.

 

• Prasad (blessed food) should be given out to everyone in the room. Bananas should be offered to Goddess Durga on this day, and a Brahmin should receive them as a gift since they are said to improve wisdom.

 

FAQs

Who is Skandamata?

One of the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga honoured during Navratri is Skandamata. She is shown as having four arms and riding a lion, and carrying Lord Skanda (Kartikeya) on her lap. She stands for both heavenly strength and maternal tenderness.

What is the Skandamata mantra?

Goddess Skandamata, the fifth incarnation of Goddess Durga in Hindu mythology, is the subject of the holy chant known as the Skandamata mantra.

What is the significance of chanting the Skandamata mantra?

Goddess Skandamata, who is recognised as the mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), is said to bestow her blessings upon those who recite the Skandamata mantra. It is thought to bestow the devotee with power, security, and knowledge.

What is the significance of Goddess Skandamata in Navratri?

On the fifth day of Navratri, Goddess Skandamata is revered as a representation of maternal love and defence. People who follow her ask for her blessings for the welfare of their families and children.

Can chanting the Skandamata mantra fulfil wishes?

Devotees believe that genuine, devotional chanting of the Skandamata mantra can assist in achieving their goals and removing roadblocks.

 

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