Goddess Bhuvaneshwari

 

In Aryans, Bhuvaneswari is the fourth of the Das (ten) Mahavidya goddesses and an aspect of Devi or Durga as elements of the physical cosmos, in giving shape to the creation of the World". The word Bhuvaneswari is a compound of the words Bhuvan Iswari, meaning "Goddess of the worlds" where the worlds are the tri-bhuvan or three regions of bhu (earth), bhuva (atmosphere) and sva (heavens).

 

She is the vaam (left) part of Lord Shiv. According to Nrivan tantra all other mahavidyas serve her. She is the form of all other mahavidyas. 7 crore Maha Mantras serve her.

 

Bhuvaneshwari is known as the sovereign Queen of the Universe. Bhuvaneshwari means the Queen or ruler of the Universe. She is the Divine Mother as the Queen of all the worlds. The entire Universe is her body and all beings are ornaments on her infinite being. She carries all the worlds as a flowering of her own Self-nature. She is thus related to Sundari and to Rajarajeshwari, the supreme Lady of the Universe. She is also known as Adi Shakti or Durga i.e. one of the earliest forms of shakti. She is capable of turning situations according to her wish. It is considered that even the navagrahas and Trimurti cannot stop her from doing anything.

 

Her sadhna is also done for Putra Prapti.

 

Story of Bhuvaneshwari :

 

According to a mythology in the beginning, Sun created the three worlds (Bhuvan's). Having created the worlds the goddess appeared the form of Bhuvaneshwari and ruled and protected the three worlds.

Goddess Bhuvaneswari represents knowledge and intelligence. She is the giver of wealth, health and happiness. She is known as remover of sins and sorrows. Bhuvaneswari is the main deity in the temple. Bhuvaneswari contains the word Bhuvan which means the universe; Eswari means the ruler and hence she is known as the ruler of the universe. In human beings, she exists as Kundalini Sakthi.

Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is one of the Dasa Maha Vidyas. Bhuvaneshwari stands for the space before creation in which Kali's energy takes place.

 

Bhuvaneshwari Bheej mantra is 'Hreem' which is as powerful as “Aum”. Hrim' connects the space within the heart with the infinite space of Consciousness. Goddess Bhuvaneswari is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

 

Bhuvaneswari appears with a smiling face. She has 4 hands, two of which bless the devotees. She carries weapons such as Parshu for control of desire and Ankush for control of anger.