“There is a long history of scholars attempting to deny the phrase Aykaa Maaee as meaning “One Divine Mother” and instead translating the word Maya, which means illusion. This was believed to be due to the patriarchal bent of scholars over the years. Now, this mantra is recited almost as a celebration of the recognition of the original intention of this mantra as honoring the “One Divine Mother.” Spiritvoyage.com
30th pauri has over the years been denied its Divine Mother standing. Ek Ong Kar Kaur’s translation clearly states:
There is One Mother
married
To all time and space.
Part of the Divine Mother cycle is the ability to give life (Brahma), to nourish and protect life (Vishnu) and also to transform and destroy (Shiva).
