Spiritual Significance of Kaushiki Amavasya
From spiritual perspective, the significance of Poornima (full moon) and Amavasya (no moon) is so great that, one might fall short of words to describe it. Both these auspicious das are complete in themselves. One is Poornima which is full and complete with infinite light and the other is Amavasya which is also complete and brimming with darkness. If we look at them from a spiritual angle both are infinite, same as the great infinite sky- Mahakash. As per the Indian Hindu calendar 30 days of the month are divided into 15-15 days as per the cycle of the moon, and they are called- Shukla paksha and Krishna Paksha. The last day of the Shukla Paksha is called Poornima (Full moon) and the last day of Krishna Paksha is called Amavasya. Amavasya falling in the month of Bhadra holds all the more spiritual significance in itself. Out of the 12 Amavasyas falling in one year this Amavasya has been given the status of queen of all. It is also popularly known as Alok Amavasya, kushgrahini Amavasya, Kaushiki Amavasya and Bhadra Amavasya. In the life of Saadhak this day is very vital, as “Mahamaya Jagat Janani, Brahmamayi Maa” is worshipped with great devotion, seeking her blessings for Brahma-gyaan (ultimate Knowledge). This is the reason saadhak eagerly waits for this day for the entire year.
Meaning of Kaushiki Amavasya or Alok Amavasya?
In the ancient times- When all the dev-devis (deities) and human beings were completely distressed with the atrocities of the two demons- Shumbh-Nishumbh, So, they together prayed to Mahamaya Maa Durga for their protection. Maa Durga was pleased with the prayers of the Deities and she introduced an incarnation from the Kosh (cell) of her divine body, known as Goddess Kaushiki. On this auspicious Goddess Kaushiki took incarnation and killed the cruel demons like shumbha- nishumbha chand-mund, and re-established peace and righteousness in the lives of everyone. With the incarnation of Maa Kaushiki the world got independent of the darkness of ignorance and was lightened up with the divine light of knowledge. To celebrate the spiritual freedom and joy, people lighted the lamps (Pradeep), hence this day is also called as Alok Amavasya. (means lightened Amavasya).
Swaroop of Maa Kaushiki –
Maa Kaushiki’s Swaroop (persona) is very beautiful and amiable. Her complexion is deep bluish sky and she is in the form little girl who holds the musical instrument called veena in her hand. After killing the demons- shumbh- nishumbh, to establish peace in the world, Kaushiki Maa had chosen Music as the means. Maa Durga made a beautiful castle for her in the seventh layer of the sky which is bright like a star, where she constantly practices Veena.
Most Significant Yogis and Tantra Saadhaks–
In the life of Saadhak Kaushiki Amvasya is like the festival and a great day to practice Maatri Saadhna siddhi. All Saadhaks very eagerly wait for this day for the entire year because by the divine grace of Maa Kaushiki, if the saadhak practices the chanting of Diksha Mantra given by Guru, then the spiritual outcome (phal) of doing this is ten times more on this day. By the means of chanting the diksha mantra and Saddhna given by Guru, the Saadhak worships Brahmamayi Maa and offer his prayers to seek the blessing of Brhama Gyaan. One day prior to Kaushiki Amavasya there is one more very auspicious day known as “Aghor Chaturdashi”. The literal meaning of the word “ghor” is darkness and “Aghor” means away from darkness towards the light. So, to attain the light of divine spiritual knowledge, all Saadhaks pray to Goddess Kaushiki which leads them towards the path of Maha-Siddhi.
Kaushiki Amavasya At Dadaji’s Ashram–
Both the auspicious days- Aghor Chaturdashi and Kaushiki Amavasya are celebrated with great devotion at the residence of Shivakalpa Mahayogi Shree Shree Dadaji Maharaj at Bhawanipore, Kolkata. Dadaji himself offers pooja and Bhog to Maa. All the disciples feel extremely blessed by experiencing the divine grace of Sadguru Shree Shree Dadaji Maharaj and Jagat Janani Goddess Tara Maa ,- by having the spiritual bhog at Dadaji’s divine residence.
