What is Gupt Navratri? (गुप्त नवरात्रि क्या है?)
Gupt Navratri, also known as “Secret Navratri,” is a lesser-known but spiritually powerful festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is observed mainly by saints, seekers, and those pursuing tantra and mantra practices. This festival occurs twice a year: once in Magha (January–February) and again in Ashadha (June–July).
गुप्त नवरात्रि एक रहस्यमयी और शक्तिशाली पर्व है, जिसे तांत्रिक, साधक और आध्यात्मिक रूप से उन्नति चाहने वाले विशेष रूप से मनाते हैं। यह वर्ष में दो बार — माघ और आषाढ़ मास में आता है।
Significance of Gupt Navratri (गुप्त नवरात्रि का महत्व)
Unlike Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri, Gupt Navratri is meant for internal spiritual practices. The divine feminine energy is believed to be highly active during this time.
- This period is ideal for deep meditation and mantra chanting.
- Moreover, it is considered powerful for tantra sadhana and invoking divine energies.
- Therefore, seekers perform rituals to attain peace, success, and divine blessings.
चैत्र और शारदीय नवरात्रि की तुलना में, गुप्त नवरात्रि आत्मिक जागरण और साधना के लिए उत्तम मानी जाती है। देवी शक्ति इस समय अत्यधिक सक्रिय रहती हैं।
Do’s During Gupt Navratri (गुप्त नवरात्रि में क्या करें)
To maximize benefits, observe the following rituals:
- Wake up early and bathe before sunrise.
- Additionally, chant Durga Saptashati, Lalita Sahasranama, or Navarna M
- antra (ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे).
- Perform daily puja with lamps, incense, red flowers, and naivedyam.
- Furthermore, observe fasting—either complete, fruit-based, or light meals.
- Meditate and maintain silence as much as possible.
- Be kind, speak positively, and donate to those in need.
गुप्त नवरात्रि के दौरान साधक को नियमपूर्वक पूजा, जप, ध्यान और सेवा करनी चाहिए। उपवास और संयम से आत्मिक शुद्धता आती है।
Don’ts During Gupt Navratri (गुप्त नवरात्रि में क्या न करें)
For a spiritually clean experience, avoid these actions:
- Refrain from non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and smoking.
- Likewise, do not gossip, argue, or speak harshly.
- Avoid cutting nails, shaving, or haircuts.
- In addition, do not sleep during the day or stay up unnecessarily at night.
- Avoid disrespecting elders, saints, or women.
- Most importantly, do not harm any living being knowingly.
इस दौरान संयम सबसे जरूरी होता है। बाहरी आचरण जितना पवित्र रहेगा, साधना उतनी ही फलदायी होगी।
Spiritual Practices (आध्यात्मिक साधना के तरीके)
Moreover, Gupt Navratri offers a rare opportunity to purify the mind and body:
- Practice japa (chanting), tapasya (austerity), and svadhyaya (self-study).
- Whenever possible, spend time in solitude or with a guru.
- Additionally, perform Shravani Upakarma or tarpan if traditions allow.
यह समय साधना, जप और तप के लिए अत्यंत शुभ माना जाता है। गुरु के सान्निध्य में रहकर साधना करना विशेष लाभदायक होता है।