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Podcast: Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants
Episode: Jula chants Jay Durge
Description: Jula chants Jay Durge during a satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany.
Durga is one of the most important goddesses. Originally, she was worshipped as the embodiment of the elemental force that simultaneously gives life and takes life away. Later she was given the role of Shakti, the impersonal Absolute, the female counterpart to the great male deity. In this capacity she also became the consort of Shiva.
Durga is a very strong goddess. When she appears in a friendly form, she nourishes humans and animals, but above all she is the combative...