Shata Chandi Homa is a great Vedic ritual dedicated to Goddess Chandi the manifestation of the combined energies of all divine forces in the personification of Goddess Durga. Shata is the term referring to "hundred," which reflects the chanting of 100 recitations of the Devi Mahatmyam or Durga Saptashati, an arrangement of 700 verses highlighting the victory of the Divine Mother over evil forces. The sacred homa, through its performance, invokes blessings from Goddess Chandi for protection, prosperity, and removal of negativities.
Significance
The Devi Mahatmyam narrates the story of Goddess Durga defeating various demons like Mahishasura, Shumbha, and Nishumbha—showing the triumph of good over evil. And Shata Chandi Homam is the epitome that brings such energy to success in overcoming obstacles, drives out bad energies, and bestows overall and all-around prosperity.
This homa saves devotees from evil forces, evil spirits, and bad health. It gives richness and prosperity in all spheres of life with the blessings of Goddess Chandi. Devotees pray for their personal goals and objectives ranging from professional success to family harmony and spiritual growth.
Navratri, Fridays, or Amavasya (New Moon) are considered ideal for this ritual.
Preparations & Process
Setting up altar: A fire altar (homa kunda) is prepared with all the necessary items, including ghee, herbs, fruits, and flowers.
Purification: Before beginning the homa, participants purify themselves through fasting, meditation, and prayers.
Ganapati Puja: The ritual starts with prayer to Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles.
Kalasha Sthapana: After the Ganpati Puja, sacred pots representing divine energy are installed and worshiped.
Invocation of Navagrahas: The nine planetary deities are invoked for their blessings by the pandit through specific chants.
Chanting of Devi Mahatmyam: The pandits chant all 700 verses of the Devi Mahatmyam 100 times, narrating the glory of Goddess Chandi.
Homa Offerings: Offerings such as clarified butter (ghee), specific herbs, rice, sesame seeds, and fruits are made into the fire while chanting the Chandi mantra: Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche.
Purnahuti: A final offering is made by the pandits to signify the completion of the ritual.
Mangala Aarti: The ritual concludes with an aarti to honor Goddess Chandi, after which the pandits distribute Prasad to all the present devotees.
Mantras Used in Shata Chandi Homa
Chandi Beej Mantra: Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche.
Navarna Mantra: Om Aim Hreem Shreem Om Hreem Klim Chamundayai Vichche.
Benefits
Divine Protection: This homa helps ward off negativities, evil forces, and uncalculated adversities.
Success and Prosperity: Performing this ritual ends all financial difficulties and sets in an upward spiral within one's career and businesses.
Health and Wellness: It is believed that this homa ends health worries and restores vigor.
Harmony: Successful conduct of this homa brings in settlement to disputes in family issues and brings harmony in all sorts of relations.
Spiritual Upliftment: It promotes spiritual growth, self-awareness, and divine connection.
Scientific and Spiritual Benefits
The vibrations of the mantras balance the mind and body and bring mental calmness and bodily health. Homa fire acts as a purifier, releases energy that cleanses the atmosphere, and gives rise to more positivity. The ceremony invokes the great power of the Mother, removes obstructions, and provides divine protection. It brings the person closer to cosmic energies in the quest for peace and enlightenment in one's mind.
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