Life often tests us in ways we never expect. There are moments when our confidence shakes, when the world doubts our worth, or when we ourselves lose sight of who we can become. Yet, in those very moments, someone steps into our lives with quiet compassion. They see what we cannot see. They look at a tiny seed and imagine the giant tree it can grow into.
Such people, be it a mentor, a teacher, a parent, or a well-wisher, a friend,carry within them the essence of the Divine Mother. Their ability to believe in us when no one else does is not mere optimism; it is dayā,a compassion that nurtures, uplifts, and transforms.
Navratri is a celebration of the many forms of the Goddess. In the Devi Mahatmyam, She is worshipped as the one who resides in every being:
“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु दयारूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥”
...To that Goddess who dwells in all beings as compassion, we offer our salutations again and again.
When someone believes in our hidden strength, forgives our shortcomings, and patiently guides us toward growth, they embody this verse. They become living reflections of Devi herself.
This Navratri, let us pause and show gratitude towards them. A simple word of thanks, a silent prayer, or a heartfelt message can carry the power of blessings. Gratitude not only honors them but also deepens our own humility and connection with the divine.
The tree that grows from a seed stands tall because someone once believed in its possibility. In the same way, who we are today is shaped by those who believed in us when no one else did.
May we recognize these divine givers in human form.
May we live in gratitude.
And may we, too, become such nurturers for others.
Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu, Data Rupena Samsthitha… Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namah.
With 💕
Swetha Vishnuchittan
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