Dhumavati is described as a giver of siddhis (supernatural powers), a rescuer from all troubles, and a granter of all desires and rewards, including ultimate knowledge and moksha (salvation).
Dhumavati personifies the dark side of life, her name meaning “she who is made of smoke.” Smoke is a side effect of fire which is dark, polluting, and concealing. It is emblematic of the worse facets of human existence, these concepts are very ancient referring to keeping life’s inevitable suffering at bay. Generally represented by a crow, a symbol of loss, destruction, decay, and misfortune.
From her we can look at two ideas; one being unpleasant experiences will eventually result in a disgust that will turn us towards the divine, the other being the divine is everywhere – even what we ordinarily consider ugly or foul. All goddesses hold wisdom, Dhumavati shows us their should be a practical insight that the infinite Mother is everywhere.
How many times have you thought something was horrible then a day, a month, a few years later it ended up being a blessing in disguise? Misfortune may always appear different in retrospect. Adversity builds character and can turn an ordinary soul into an extraordinary one. Inevitably, the ebb and flow of ups and downs will continue as time goes on. Use today in representation of her as a lesson to cultivate detachment, seek hidden blessings, and continue the path to liberation. Dhumavati’s worship is prescribed to ward off all the negativity that she stands for and to transcend the smoke screen to acquire true knowledge.
Elevating Balance 