Dum is the bija, or seed mantra, of the Durga, the powerful Hindu goddess who is known as the mother of creation. A bija mantra is a one-syllable word or sound repeated aloud or silently for its vibrational powers. Each bija mantra is believed to calm the mind and focus on a purpose or specific… View Full Term
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