Sarveshwarī Jagadīshwarī

You are all-pervading, O Divine Mother; You are the form of the Mother of the whole world. You are the incarnation of Motherhood and compassion. You are the giver of life. You are in the form of Mother Pārvatī. You, who are in the form of Durga (Jagatarinī) is the most compassionate Mother. You are protector, You, O Mother, who dwells in our hearts. You are the manifestation of Motherhood, O Divine Mother. You take the darkness away, You bring truth to us, and You are the dear One of the entire universe. I sing to You, O dear Mother Maheshwarī. ‘If She's black, how can She light up the world? Sometimes my Mother is white, sometimes yellow, blue, and red. I cannot fathom Her. My whole life has passed trying.’ - Kamalakata Bhattacharya -