JAI MATA DI.....INVESTMENT LESSONS FROM NAVRATRI

Navratri, a festival celebrated to honour the nine avatars of Goddess Durga, offers profound spiritual lessons.

But what if I tell you that these nine forms can also teach us important investment principles?

On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, let’s dive into how each form of Devi Durga symbolizes timeless wisdom in managing our finances & investments.

SHAILPUTRI- THE POWER OF STRONG FOUNDATION

Shailputri, the daughter of the mountains, represents strength & stability.

In investing, this teaches us the importance of building a solid foundation.

As investors, we should start early & invest in inflation-busting assets so that we can create a strong foundation for stable, long-term wealth.

BRAHMACHARINI- THE POWER OF DISCIPLINE

Brahmacharini is known for her deep focus & consistency.

Investment success is not a one time effort but a result of consistent, disciplined efforts over a long period of time.

Investing in SIPs fosters financial discipline, while the power of compounding unlocks the path to long-term wealth creation.

CHANDRAGHANTA- THE POWER OF BALANCE & VIGILANCE

Chandraghanta embodies courage & vigilance.

In investments, it is essential to maintain a balance between risk & reward.

Aggressive growth should be balanced with conservative investments.

Also, we should be vigilant in monitoring our investments at regular investments & be ready to adjust them according to market conditions.

KUSHMANDA- THE POWER OF CREATIVE FORCE

With her profound energy, Kushmanda is the creator of the universe.

She reminds us of the power of creating wealth through innovation & entrepreneurship.

Investing in great start-ups or emerging markets is similar to planting seeds for the future.

SKANDAMATA- THE POWER OF GROWTH

Skandamata, the mother of Kartikeya, represents the nurturing aspect of life.

As investors, once we have planted the seeds of our investments, we should nurture them as well.

Whether it’s increasing SIPs or simply monitoring the performance of our portfolio, growth requires care & attention.

KATYAYANI- THE POWER OF DETERMINATION

Katyayani is a great warrior, symbolizing courage & determination.

In the domain of investments, bold decisions are sometimes necessary.

As investors, we should be ready to make bold yet calculated decisions.

In fact, courageous investment decisions, when backed by proper research, can yield great rewards.

KALRATRI- THE POWER OF OVERCOMING FEAR

Kalratri, the most fearsome form of the Goddess, represents the destruction of negativity & fear.

In investing, fear is a major factor- fear of loss, fear of market crashes & of course, FOMO.'

Kalratri teaches us to confront these fears.

As investors, we should be able to remain calm even in the midst of market upheavals & prevent ourselves from selling fantastic investments at the wrong time.

MAHAGAURI- THE POWER OF PURITY & REFINEMENT

Mahagauri symbolizes purity & perfection.

In financial terms, this relates to the importance of refining our investment strategy over time.

Regular portfolio reviews, eliminating underperforming assets & focusing on quality investments will ensure that our portfolios remain pure, balanced & aligned with our financial goals.

SIDDHIDATRI- THE ULTIMATE REWARD

Siddhidatri is known for granting rewards based on actions & performance.

Just as Siddhidatri bestows success & happiness on her devotees, consistent investing, planning & nurturing our portfolios over a long period of time will lead us to Financial Siddhi.

This will give us the liberty to do whatever we want & say a goodbye to stupid work.

In fact, we can lead fulfilling lives by doing EPIC work.

This Navratri, let’s draw inspiration from the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga and apply their wisdom to craft a prosperous, enriched, and financially secure future through smart investment strategies!

Wishing everyone a joyous and blessed Navratri!

Warm Regards,

Mohit Beriwala

CFA,FRM