On the second day of Navratri, Mother Divine takes the form of Brahmacharini. This is a quiet, beautiful, and yet powerful form of Durga Devi, where She undertakes severe penance to attain Lord Shiva. Brahma signifies infinity. *Brahmacharini is that which moves in infinity.

On the second day of Navratri, Mother Divine takes the form of Brahmacharini. This is a quiet, beautiful, and yet powerful form of Durga Devi, where She undertakes severe penance to attain Lord Shiva. Brahma signifies infinity. *Brahmacharini is that which moves in infinity. What is interesting is that even when infinity is all over, it can still move. Movement in infinity is the reality of the subtle. It is like space; while it seems static, it is actually dynamic. There is enormous movement in space.* *The second meaning of Brahmacharini refers to the virgin aspect of energy. Newness is depicted in the second form of Durga. It can be compared to the rays of the sun. While the sun’s rays are old, and have been around for millions of years, they still have a fresh and new feel as they shine every day.* *ब्रह्मचारयितुम शीलम यस्या सा ब्रह्मचारिणी।* *सच्चीदानन्द सुशीला च विश्वरूपा नमोस्तुते.* *या देवी सर्वभेतेषु मां ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता।* *नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः।।*