Question

teaching on maa Durga

Answer 1

Happy Navratri
 

Mother Durga (Maa Durga), the Divine Shakti (Feminine Energy/Power) represents the power of the Supreme Being. She preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation.  She protects mankind and her devotees from evils, negative forces, and safeguards them. 

Answer 2

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According to legend, Durga was created for the slaying of the buffalo demon Mahisasura by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the lesser gods, who were otherwise powerless to overcome him. Embodying their collective energy (shakti), she is both derivative from the male divinities and the true source of their inner power. She is also greater than any of them. Born fully grown and beautiful, Durga presents a fierce menacing form to her enemies. She is usually depicted riding a lion and with 8 or 10 arms, each holding the special weapon of one of the gods, who gave them to her for her battle against the buffalo demon. Durga-puja, held annually in her honour, is one of the great festivals of northeastern India.