The festivity of Navratri, that is undoubtedly a festival of colours, lights, and dance is on the way. But, have you ever wondered about the larger significance of the nine days of Navaratri it has on an investor?
As we know, it represents the nine forms of Goddess Durga with each form representing a unique characteristic. It not only depicts the quintessential features of Indian women but also the nine traits that make the world go around. Interestingly, each of these nine forms represented by the nine days of Navaratri also has important lessons for investors.
Let us learn investing in the Navaratri way.
1. Shailaputri – Daughter of the Mountains
The first day and the first of the 9 forms of Navadurga is Shailaputri. She is the daughter of King Hemavana, the king of the Himalayas. She represents purity in its highest form and is also an embodiment of devotion.
What to learn from her is that your investment strategy must be based on a core philosophy and as an investor you must stay devoted to this core philosophy. Like this pure form of Shailaputri, every investor must constantly display a continuous devotion to the core investment philosophy.
2. Brahmacharini – The One Who Practices Devout Austerity
The Brahmacharini form is one of the most magnificent manifestations of Goddess Durga and symbolizes the peace and bliss that stems from austerity.
Austerity in terms of investing can be understood as a kind of discipline that has to be the core of your investing strategy. Whether you are a trader or an investor, discipline concerning stop losses, targets, rulebooks are an absolute must.
3. Chandraghanta – The Harbinger of Peace and Prosperity
This third manifestation of Goddess Durga has the symbol of the moon on her forehead. It also shows the Goddess with 10 hands which represent the ability to multitask among different roles and handles different situations.
It is important for an investor to keep his/her mental tranquillity and avoid panicking in the worst of situations. Also, the ability to multitask is key to an investor because an investor needs to have a full grasp of research, execution, and risk management, all at once.
4. Kushmanda – The One Who Brings Light to the Universe
Kushmanda is revered as the creator of life or in other words, the one who brought light into the dark universe.
Like the form of Kushmanda, investors need to be able to see reason and insights through the most volatile of situations. As the Goddess of light, the investor must be able to use the light of his knowledge and understanding to dispel the shadows of doubts and scepticism.
5. Skandamata – The Commander-In-Chief of the War Against Evil
This form of Skandamata refers to the mother of Lord Skanda or Lord Kartikeya. She is revered for her leadership qualities which is why she was appointed by the Gods as the commander-in-chief of the army in the war against demons.
As the commander-in-chief of your investments, an investor alone is answerable. Markets will be uncertain and risks will be rampant. How (s)he manages these risks and takes calls by thinking on his/her feet will determine the success as an investor!
6. Katyayani – The Emitter of Divine Light
This form of Goddess Durga is fearsome yet benevolent. Nothing can hide from Katyayani and her light is considered to be all-pervasive. It is said that her vision is so powerful that nothing misses her eye.
As an investor, one needs to have his/her ear to the ground and have an eye for detail. An investor should be so vigilant that nothing escapes him/her, neither opportunities nor problems.
7. Kalaratri – One Who is Fearsome But Does Good
Kalaratri is that form of Goddess Durga which is worshipped as a benefactor and also feared as a protector. Kalaratri is known to be benign when good is done and destructive when she sees evil.
Similarly, an investor should have the ability to take quick decisions without hesitating. When it comes to choosing the right stocks and disposing of the wrong ones, the investor needs to be decisive and also ruthless.
8. Mahagauri – The Form of Luminous Beauty
This form of Mahagauri is one of the most subtle and endearing forms of Goddess Durga. It is believed that praying to Mahagauri gives people Mukti (liberation) from all sins of the past and present.
An investor should learn the internal catharsis, unlearning, and relearning from Mahagauri form of Goddess Durga. A constant process of introspection and calibration of ideas is required. This is what makes great investors sustain their performance for long periods.
9. Siddhidatri – The Giver of Supernatural Prowess
This form of Goddess Durga is celebrated as Siddhidatri. She is known to bestow insights and perpetual wisdom in her worshippers
This form underlines the role of providence and divine grace in the investments. Every investor must have the humility to acknowledge that even with the best of ideas and strategy; they can end up on the wrong side of the market.
We wish you a very happy Naudurga and happy investing!!!!!
