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1. Righteousness
Maa Durga holds a chakra in her 1st upper right hand that symbolizes righteousness. Being righteous literally means to be right, especially in a moral way. From caring for the downtrodden and weak in society to standing up for her beliefs, a woman reflects this value in all walks of life.
2. Radiance Of Positivity & Happiness
The conch in Maa Durga’s first upper left hand symbolizes happiness. Women all over the world are a source of happiness for the family. The woman is like the sun, in several homes, that radiates positivity in the solar system filled with her loved ones.
3. Eradication Of Vices
A sword in Maa Durga’s second right lower hand symbolizes eradication of vices. A vice is a practice, behaviour, or habit generally considered immoral, sinful, criminal, rude, taboo, depraved, degrading, deviant or perverted in the associated society.
4. Upholding Values
The bow and arrow in her second left lower hand symbolizes values. When women face difficulties in their lives, they stay true to their beliefs and values. Gender equality is the biggest pursuit of women’s rights within the society of India, symbolizing values that fit the ever-changing, progressive world.
5. Setting Boundaries
Maa Durga’s lotus Flower in her third lower left hand symbolizes detachment. Women, especially today, need to set boundaries for self-care. Having seen generations of women, from parnani to nani and maa, being so emotionally attached to the family, society and morals that they lose their sense of self, today’s woman is wiser.
6. Undying Devotion
The club in Maa Durga’s third right lower hand is the symbol of Hanuman and symbolizes devotion and surrender. Passion forms the crux of all goals women take on. One of the major contributors to Indian society has been the active participation of some very focussed and dedicated women.
7. Building Courage
Maa Durga’s trident or trishul in her fourth left lower hand symbolizes courage. Today, women have various platforms to showcase their courage and bravery. From starting mass movements that stand for women’s causes to calling out evil and wrongdoing in the country, women are fearlessly sharing support for their peers.
8. Seeking Forgiveness Within
Maa Durga’s fourth lower right hand is an open palm showering blessings and symbolizes forgiveness. Forgiveness is a virtue, but it does not come naturally for both sexes, according to a new research. The analyses revealed that men have a harder time forgiving than women do.
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