Durga - Divine Grace Oracle - 16"x20" Original Watercolor, Art by Theresa Hutch

Watercolor painting for Divine Grace Oracle painted by Theresa Hutch for her new oracle deck that will be published by US Games Systems Inc. in 2023. This painting is an original watercolor that depicts Durga in this deck.

Black acid-free mat 16"x20" (40.64 x 50.80cm) US shipping only, please contact Theresa for international details. 

(invincible)

Qualities: Protection, Self-Discipline

Maa Durga is worshipped all over India for her strength, protection and fearlessness. She carries weapons used to defeat evil (the illusion of separation) and liberate the oppressed.

Durga is believed to represent self-discipline, service, and mediation. She rides a lion (and is sometimes depicted riding a tiger) who is a symbol of strength and a leader, rather than a follower.

Buffalo Demon Story

It is on this lion that Durga ends the chaos created by the evil buffalo demon named Mahishasura. The buffalo demon was granted boons from Brahma that granted a wish that he could not be killed by man or gods. He took his powers to a new, seemingly unstoppable level by destroying everything in his path. Just then, a great feminine divine force, shakti showed up on the scene in the form of Durga, Mahadevi. She faced him straight on and with one swipe of her trident, sliced off his head, thus returning the world to a peaceful order. With the heavens and the world saved, the goddess promised to help the gods and the earth whenever she was needed.

Yoga Sutra

“By cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and equanimity toward the nonvirtuous, the mind-stuff retains its undisturbed calmness.” YS 1.33

Reflections:

How often do you fall for the illusion of separateness?

It is time to summon your own feminine energy, shakti.

Call on Durga, if you need a helping hand.

Affirmation: I slay the demons in my way.