In Hindi they say, satas purti dhan kata hai. Satam means existence. We all exist, just like this table. What does it exist on? What is its existence? So it's a table by itself. No, it isn't. It's wood through and through. Every bit of it, every bit of it is that one divine reality which gives existence to this universe. And it gives light to the universe. But you see, the whole thing depends on her. If we investigate more deeply, you might end up in despair, nothingness. In fact, we'll see. Ramoggan, it Chabikati, Tarhati.
On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, Swami Sarvapriyananda speaks on the significance of the Divine Mother.