ओम देवी महागौर्यै नमः।

The Eighth day of Navratri carries with it life-transforming symbolism. On this day, devotees worship Mata Mahagauri, the eighth manifestation of Goddess Durga. The charismatic beauty of Mata Mahagauri revealed to us in the scriptures is very significant. This inner beauty prevails within all.

Realize your Inner Beauty

The amazing story teaches everyone to realize his or her original beauty through practice and hard work. And Mata Mahagauri symbolizes the inner beauty of a person.

But what is inner beauty in the real sense?

Your inner beauty determines who you are as a person. It also defines your dreams, purpose and values in life. Further, radiance is not just required in the face or physical attributes rather in your heart and soul. Physical glow may please the eye, but it’s the inner beauty that captivates the soul in a true sense.

Yet that doesn’t mean that taking care of your outer beauty and physical appearance is entirely wrong. It’s all about finding the balance.

Your inner beauty helps you in creating lifelong bonds of friendship and long-lasting relationships. It leaves a beautiful impression on others. The best part is- it’s not very difficult to develop the inner beauty. Here’s how you can do it.

Think Wise about Yourself & Strangers

Take care of your thoughts and belief system.

When you think about strangers, do you think good about them, or is it influenced by jealousy or prejudice? If you frequently cultivate unwise thoughts that you wouldn’t say aloud to fellow people, you should try to think better. This is true for thoughts about yourself as well.

Always remember, your thoughts build your personality. If you’ll think wisely, it will be reflected on your face and enhance your beauty.

So, be kind and good to all including yourself. Refrain from thinking negatively about yourself, insulting yourself, or thinking low of yourself. Your wise thoughts about others and yourself help you become a good human being. It improves your inner beauty automatically.

Erase the Negativity

By having a positive mental attitude, you can bring positive changes to your life. Consider positive thinking as a great power and acquire it by doing your Karma honestly. If you are positive, it will lessen your anxiety levels, adding to your overall wellbeing. A Positive attitude, moreover, improves your confidence and lead you to realize your inner beauty clearly.

Although it can be tough to think positively all the time because of how life changes sometimes, but still, you should make a real attempt. Never ignore your true feelings about the difficult parts of life and along with that do attempt to see the ‘bright’ in grim situations.

Live in the Present

Living life today is also a great way to find your inner beauty. It means that you are no longer focused on your past mistakes or in unpredictable occurrences in the future. Instead, you live in the present moment, enjoying your life blissfully.

When you live in the present, you appreciate the little things around you, you read and spend time enjoying your hobbies. And a hobby allows you to forget the stress and simultaneously utilize your hidden talents. Putting a talent to good use is a natural way to see your inner beauty.

Thus, never struggle with a sense of low worth or feel as though you don’t have inner beauty. And even if this is the case, attempt to improve things through practise and patience through which Goddess Parvati achieved Her goal and found Her radiance in the form of Mahagauri.

Today, observe fast and perform rituals of Maha Ashtami, read ‘Durga Saptashati’ and invoke Mata Mahagauri’s blessings with Mahagauri Pujan Mantras. It will motivate you fill yourself with inner beauty and radiance.