Dhumavati Jayanti 22nd June
I bow to you, O Goddess whose color is like smoke. I bow to you, O Widow
Goddess. You are the form of emptiness and silence and are the
bestower of true knowledge and wisdom.
Goddess Dhumavati is one of the most unusual and powerful Goddesses in the Hindu tradition. She is not known for beauty, wealth, or happiness. Instead, she represents the difficult and painful parts of life that people usually try to avoid. These include loss, sadness, old age, hunger, loneliness, failure, and disappointment. Even though Her form may seem frightening or sad, Her role in human life is very deep and meaningful. Goddess Dhumavati teaches wisdom that can only be learned when comfort, pride, and false hope are taken away.
Dhumavati is the seventh Goddess among the ten Mahavidyas, who are powerful forms of the Divine Mother. Each Mahavidya shows a different stage of spiritual growth. Some Goddesses give strength, some give knowledge, and some give wealth or protection. Dhumavati appears at a stage where everything has already fallen apart. She comes after destruction and before new understanding begins. She represents the moment in life when a person feels empty, confused, or stuck and cannot see a clear path ahead.
Many stories explain how Goddess Dhumavati was born. One well-known story says that She came from the smoke that rose when Goddess Sati burned herself in fire after being deeply insulted. From that smoke came Dhumavati, dark and alone. This story shows that she is born from great pain and loss. Another story says that Goddess Parvati once became so hungry that She swallowed Lord Shiva. When She released Him, Shiva rejected Her and cursed Her to live as a widow. In that moment, She became Dhumavati. Both stories teach the same truth: Dhumavati appears when things go too far and cannot be made normal again.
The image of Goddess Dhumavati carries strong meaning. She is shown as an old widow with messy hair and worn clothes. In one hand, she holds a winnowing basket, which is used to separate grain from waste. This shows her power to separate truth from false ideas. She rides a chariot without horses, which shows a life stage where growth and movement stop, forcing a person to look inward. Her crow is a sign of death, endings, and the passing of time. Each part of Her form reminds people that nothing in life lasts forever.
Goddess Dhumavati is known as the Goddess of the void, or emptiness. This emptiness does not mean nothingness. It means a state where old identities and desires no longer work. Many people experience this void during deep sorrow, failure, depression, or spiritual crisis. Dhumavati teaches that this empty space is not useless or evil. It is a space where ego breaks down and truth can slowly appear. When nothing false remains, real wisdom can begin.
In human life, Goddess Dhumavati plays an important role in emotional and mental growth. She represents grief, loneliness, and frustration, but She does not tell people to run away from these feelings. Instead, She asks them to face them honestly. By accepting pain instead of hiding it, a person becomes stronger and more mature. Dhumavati helps people understand that sadness and loss are also teachers in life.
Spiritually, Dhumavati teaches detachment. Detachment does not mean running away from life. It means understanding that everything changes and that holding on too tightly causes suffering. She shows that chasing pleasure, beauty, and success cannot bring lasting peace. Only truth can do that. Her wisdom becomes clear to those who have already seen failure or exhaustion and no longer want to live in illusion.
Traditionally, Goddess Dhumavati is worshipped by monks, widows, ascetics, and serious spiritual seekers. She is not usually worshipped for everyday wishes like money or marriage. Her worship is meant for those who seek deep understanding and freedom from inner fear. However, in some places, such as Varanasi, she is also seen as a protective Goddess who helps people during hard times. Dhumavati also has social importance.
She gives dignity to people who are often ignored or looked down upon, like the poor, the elderly, and widows. She reminds society that value does not come only from beauty, youth, or success. Even lives filled with struggle have purpose and meaning.
She teaches us how to get rid of these miseries of life. Her sadhana is definitely a boon for all the human beings considering the enormous amount of jealousy, hatred and crime that is seen in our society today. Performing Her sadhana safeguards us from all these perils.
Some important points to take care during
this Sadhana procedure are mentioned below:
1) Take a bath every day before starting Sadhana.
2) Wear fresh clothes while performing Sadhana.
3) Eat self-cooked vegetarian food only and eat one time only.
4) Start the sadhana each day at the same time.
5) Perform Sadhana at the same place every day.
6) Maintain celibacy during the Sadhana duration.
7) Don’t talk unnecessarily and avoid any conflicts with family members or others.
8) It is necessary to have a conducive atmosphere at home for the Sadhanas.
9) Light an oil lamp that should remain lit during the entire Sadhana procedure.
10) Always worship Gurudev and chant one round of Guru Mantra at the beginning.
11) Perform the mantra chanting with full devotion and dedication.
Sadhana Procedure:
One needs Dhoomavti Yanta, Dhoomavati Rosary & Dhumavati Gutika for this procedure. Take a bath and get into fresh white clothes. Sit on a white mat facing South. Take a wooden plank and cover it with a white cloth. Place a picture of Gurudev and worship Him with vermillion, rice grains, flower etc. Light an incense stick and an oil lamp. Chant one round of Guru Mantra and seek His blessings for the success in Sadhana. Also worship Lord Ganpati and pray for removing any hurdles that might come while performing your Sadhana.
Next, take some water in your right hand and speak, “I, (speak out your name), son of (speak out your father’s name), (speak out your Gotra) am performing Dhumavati Sadhana for removal of all the shortcomings from my life and gaining health, wealth, prosperity and success in life.” Let the water flow onto the ground.
Now take a steel plate and place it over the wooden plank just in front of Gurudev’s picture. Make a mark with lamp black at the center and place Dhumavati Yantra over it. Worship yantra with vermillion, rice grains, flowers etc. Place the Gutika over the yantra and worship it too. Now chant 5 rounds of below mantra with the rosary.
Mantra
|| Om Hleem Hleem Dhoom Dhoom
Dhurjatiye Tham Tham Dhumavataye Namah||
।। ऊँ ह्लीं ह्लीं धूं धूं धूरजटिये ठं ठं धूमावतये नमः ।।
Drop the sadhana articles in a river or pond the next day. You will soon start to see the positive outcome of this sadhana. It is recommended to chant the above mantra 11 or 21 times before leaving home for any important task. This will ensure success in your endeavors.
It is mandatory to obtain Guru Diksha from Revered Gurudev before performing any Sadhana or taking any other Diksha. Please contact Kailash Siddhashram, Jodhpur through Email , Whatsapp, Phone or Submit Request to obtain consecrated-energized and mantra-sanctified Sadhana material and further guidance,
