A Lesson in Self-Control: Why Jagaddhatri’s Story is Relevant Today

 The story of Goddess Jagaddhatri, the Upholder of the universe , provides a direct commentary on the ongoing battle we face every day: the war against our own uncontrolled mind.

The key to her status as the "Slayer of the elephant demon Karindrasura" is what the elephant represents: ahamkara or the ego. This is the deluded, spiritually blind version of us that thinks it has everything figured out.

Jagaddhatri, an aspect of the Divine Mother, brings the quality of purity and stability (Satva guna) to confront this force. Her iconography is a visual instruction : courage (the lion) must conquer the unchecked ego (the elephant). The spiritual discipline for this conquest is represented by her bow and arrow: concentration and knowledge.

Discover how this powerful narrative confirms that spiritual mastery is possible for everyone willing to do the work.