She is said to lift up the earth with her tusks to confer benefits on all creatures. Varahi is also said to be one of the Yoginis, taking the form of a boar. Varahi represents the new-moon and the illumination aspects of the mother-goddess. As Varahi she destroys evil forces that obstructs the devotees progress, paralyses the enemies, and leads the devotees ultimately to Sri-Vidyas. According to her mythology, she is commander of the forces of the mother-goddess, symbolizing the might of SriVidya (knowledge of yogas, rituals and devotional service). Dattatreya Siva Baba recently identified Varahi as a very powerful and active Goddess who destroys evil forces, protects spiritual aspirants, and grants wishes.
