

#1386 - Navratri #1 How Devi Came Into Existence
Sep 19, 2025
Explore the origins of Devi, the Divine Feminine, as Sadhguru delves into creation myths and the intertwining of powerful energies. He highlights the essential role of the feminine in fostering equitable societies and speaks to the distinctions between the feminine principle and the female form. The discussion also touches on how current survival priorities and technological advances can overshadow the feminine aspect in culture. Gain insights into how we can embrace and uplift this vital energy in our lives.
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Origins Of The Feminine In Language
- The feminine was originally called Rhi and is the basis of later words like Stree and Arya.
- Sadhguru links linguistic roots to cultural roles, showing civilization arises when the feminine is active.
Creation Story Of Devi From Three Gods
- Sadhguru retells a myth where gods Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh exhale their qualities to create the feminine force.
- This story personifies physical forces to explain how a unifying energy emerged to sustain creation.
Devi As Space Holding Forces
- Devi comes from 'Div' meaning space; she is the space that holds the three fundamental forces, not a particle.
- Sadhguru equates the energy that animates atoms to the cosmic feminine principle.