Devi: The Great Goddess

Devi, The Great Goddess, is all around one of the most complex goddess I have ever read about. She is also my favorite. Devi is embodied in many different forms and has very many different aspects ranging from cosmic force to woman saint. Some of her various forms are monster slayer Durga, Kali, the black one, and the manifestation of the anger of Parvati. She is known as "the gentle and approachable mother" and helps her people when and where she can. I love how she ranges in her various forms. In some cases she is a protector and in other cases she is a destroyer, although most of the time she is destroying something that would harm her people. There is no one side of Devi, which makes her a very powerful goddess. While traditionally, Devi has not been interpreted as a role model for women, this idea could be changing. Her strength and variability are inspiring for women of today and for the future. As women progress and advance in today's world, Devi could become more of an icon for Indian women. Devi is my favorite not just for her versatility, but also for the message she could give for women to come. Being a women is not just about child bearing. It's about being strong and helping others around you. Devi shows just that.