Navratri 2025, Day 1: Maa Shailputri, the Moon’s Grace & Root-Chakra Awakening!

Navratri 2025 • Day 1 • Maa Shailputri

As Navratri opens, the mind (Moon) seeks steadiness and the spirit seeks a fresh start. Day 1 aligns devotion with grounding — the ideal foundation for the nine-night sadhana.

Deity: Maa Shailputri Planet: Moon Chakra: Muladhara (Root) Symbols: Trident • Lotus • Bull

Tip: Slow starts, deep breaths, simple wins.

Blurb: Day 1 is for grounding the mind and setting a clean intention. Maa Shailputri with the Moon converts restlessness into calm resolve. Wear whites, keep rituals simple, and begin one habit you can sustain.

Highlight

Stabilize emotions • Anchor intentions • Start small, stay steady.

Astrological Connection: Moon × Root Chakra

• Why Moon? Governs mind, memory, mood. Shailputri steadies the waves.
• Moon Strong: brings peace, maternal warmth, better sleep.
• Moon Strained: offer white flowers, milk, chant mantra, hydrate more.
• Muladhara Link: Root work reduces fear & builds patience.

Color • Offerings • Direction

• Color: White / soft cream + earthy brown.
• Offerings: Milk, white flowers, rice kheer.
• Direction: Light ghee lamp in northeast.

Three Simple Rituals

1. Internal: Breath awareness; visualize red glow at root chakra.
2. Home: Lamp + white flowers + chant Om Shailputriyai Namah 108×.
3. Lifestyle: Eat light, hydrate, journal one intention for 9 days.

Mantra & Intention

Mantra: Om Shailputriyai Namah (108×)

Intention: “Today I choose steadiness — in thought, word, and action.”

KT-1: Consistency beats intensity on Day 1.

KT-2: If emotions surge, ground with breath; avoid impulsive promises.

KT-3: Keep altar clean, water nearby, and sleep on time.

If You Track the Moon

• Moon strong: Begin a routine, organize finances, commit to habit.
• Moon weak: Avoid arguments, caffeine, impulsive plans.

*Tithi: Pratipada till 11:35 AM → Dwitiya begins. Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada till 2:15 PM → Revati.

Shanker’s Astro-Insight: The mind is the moon’s mirror. Maa Shailputri steadies it so light guides, not blinds. Ground first; grace follows.

Credits: Classical references (Devi Mahatmya / Markandeya Purana) and team research.

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Dr. A. Shanker
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