Divine heavenly mother, I call your return into consciousness.
Illuminate my body so all that I touch, breathe, and radiate is your love.
Bring your light into my body so that beauty grows wherever I go and kindness fills the
hearts of myself and others in the warmth of your full awareness.
Amama
and so it is, and so it is
I was moved by a recent post by my blogging friend Julianne Victoria where she wrote a wonderful description of Navratri, and included a gorgeous invocation. You can visit her blog here: Navaratri – Nine Nights Celebrating the Goddess.
From Amandaseesdreams at Dreamrly., I was inspired to include a prayer I wrote from my journal back in 2009, underneath the weeping willow tree at the Little Lehigh Park in Pennsylvania.
Finally, I’m not sure who painted this image of Kuan Yin above. This is familiar artwork to me; as, I began seeing this artist in 2010. Does anyone know? Both of the images above have different signatures, although the smaller one looks like it might be the original signature. Such is the way with the new age of the internet…
The artist is appreciated even when unknown, for her works are evident everywhere.
Blessed be to you, the divine in us all
as Shiva dances with Shakti…
Fiesta Estrellas 
This is so lovely!
Hi Ka,
I have heard it said, “Anonymous is a woman.”
xoxo
Debra
I’ve heard that too, Debra, what a ridiculous idea! LOL…
❤ KA
Hey sweetie,
Just learned about this celebration on Julie’s blog. While I am fond of Hinduism, my understanding of it is limited. The artwork here is exquisite and your poetry so inspired 🙂
So much is happening this season, despite ( or along with ) the Mercury retro cycle upon us.
Here’s to all goddesses everywhere and the gods that keep them true to their best nature.
love and Namaste,
Linda
Hi Linda,
Yes, lots of activity this autumn. Mercury retrograde and all… I misplaced my trusty ephemeris – there’s one online, too, but I liked that one… It’ll turn up (Maybe after Merc stations direct) or when I look again.
Namaste,
Ka
It begins on October 4th and I know what mean about the ephemeris. So many competing energies, not enough time 🙂
Namaste
I trust that all is as it is ❤ Lovely and confusing at the same time if need be….or clear and apparent
xoxo
Namaste sister, the bottom image is Green Tara, I have used this image for my Reiki program for years and finally found the artist. It is a reproduction of images found in caves in China. ‘Green Tara’ by Zeng Hao. (Dun Huang Art Studio). I hope this helps. (Both images are by this artist based on what I have found. )
Thank you, Kayla!
beautiful poem dear Ka.. especially loved this line ” Illuminate my body so all that I touch, breathe, and radiate is your love.”.. lovely… loved also the artwork you have shared also.. And I am behind again with Julie’s blog also… 🙂 Many thanks for sharing.. 🙂
Thank you so much, Sue! xo
Such a beautiful picture of goddess. Thanks for sharing this post with us. now navratri is coming on 1st October. i am very excited about it. Actually i am thinking to buy 9 mukhi rudraksha on this occasion which is ruled by goddess Durga.
Yes, it really is, isn’t it? To me, the image is so compelling in softness and in wonder. Beneath those closed eyes is so much! Thanks for the reminder of October 1st! 🙂 I really appreciate your visit.
nice
Reblogged this on Fiesta Estrellas and commented:
I was recently reminded that Navratri is coming up starting October 1st~ so I am re-blogging this prayer and what feels like a lovely surprise collaboration of messaging-comments and mentions. Please see the link below for more information on Navratri. I am still learning about it myself. Aloha ❤
http://www.hindu-blog.com/2009/11/navratri-2010-dates-navaratri-calendar.html
Thanks for this beautiful reblog post with nurturing words and illuminating art. And thanks for spotlighting the lovely Amanda, whose presence has been in my thoughts the past few days. Hope she is living life harmoniously, creatively, and in peace.
I wish that for all inhabitants of the UNi-verse.
❤ Linda
Hi Linda!
Hear! Hear! 🙂 Peace to all.
Thank you for words here.
Aloha, Ka
What a beautiful post, Ka. I am left feeling very peaceful, with a heart full of love. Thank you. 🙂 ❤
Reblogged this on Lost Dudeist Astrology.
Even on the second time reading Ka.. it is still a beautiful prayer.. We need to call upon the Sacred Feminine to bring forth Love and Compassion..
Love and Light to you my friend and thank you for this .. ❤ Sue
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