The fourth form of Durga is Kushmanda, whose name refers to the small egg from which the universe was created. She shines like the sun and can give her devotees success and treasures. It is believed that she has the ability to dwell on the sun and that any radiance here on Earth ultimately comes from her. She is also believed to have existed before creation. Her eighth hand holds a strand of beads said to give blessings. She is worshipped in the same way as the previous two forms of the goddess.
As many are worshipping Khushmanda in hopes of gaining wealth today, think about the teachings of Jesus regarding money and wealth. What did Jesus teach about money? Think of the widows offering, the coin from the mouth of a fish, and the rich young ruler. Rather than promising riches to His devotees, Jesus challenges us to give up our desire for wealth and seek Him for all our needs. As India grows and its economy prospers more and more Indians are getting caught up in materialism. And even though Indian spirituality highly values simplicity and renunciation of wealth, many Hindus prefer to seek after wealth. Pray for Hindus who are tempted by materialism to find Jesus as the source for all their needs.

“So do not worry, saying ‘what shall we eat?’, or ‘what shall we drink?’ or ‘what shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things,and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness,and all these things will be given to you as well” Matthew 6:31-33
Prayer Points:
Thank God for His faithfulness and provision!
Pray against the spirits of materialism, greed, and selfishness.
Pray for the business people and economic influencers in India and Nepal.
Pray that believers would set an example of simplicity and depend on Jesus for their needs.
Pray for the unreached Hindu people group – the Rajputs.
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The name ‘Rajput’ means a royal or ruling class. This unreached people group of 42,846,000 people is found mostly in North and North-Western parts of India. During colonial times this people group was very influential. Even today, many Rajputs are landowners. Rajputs are considered forward caste or ‘high caste‘. Rajputs are traditionally thought of as a warrior class and they even perform special rituals with their swords during Navratri. Pray for more Rajputs to know Jesus and His power to save.