Aranyaye Sharanye Sada Maa Prapahi
Gatistvam Gatistvam Tvameka Bhavani॥
This shloka is a prayer in praise of Maa Bhavani, in which the devotee prays to Maa Bhavani for her protection and guidance in every situation. This shloka shows that Maa Bhavani is the only support and refuge in times of crisis.
Aranyaye Sharanye: “The one who gives shelter in the forest” – The power of Maa Bhavani, which protects the devotees even in difficult situations like the forest.
Sada Maa Prapahi: “Always protect me” – This is a request to Maa Bhavani to always protect her devotees.
Gatistvam Gatistvam: “You are my path, you are my path” – This means that Maa Bhavani is the only support and guide for the devotees in every situation.
Tvameka Bhavani: "You are the only one, Maa Bhavani" – praising the glory of Maa Bhavani, she is described as the only shelter.
The shloka considers Maa Bhavani as the only support in all the struggles and difficulties of life. Whether it is dispute, sadness, being in migration, or being lost in the forest, all the troubles disappear as soon as one remembers Maa Bhavani. Devotees believe that Maa Bhavani will protect them in every situation and show them the right path.
Traditional rituals are organized on special festivals to worship Maa Bhavani. These mainly include chanting of mantras, lighting diyas or small lamps and praying to the Goddess. Devotees observe fasts and perform special pujas and religious ceremonies to worship the Mother. Through these rituals, devotees try to get the blessings of Maa Bhavani and pray to her for protection, happiness and peace.