Kamakala Kali Trailokyakarṣaṇa Mantraḥ

Friday, January 11, 2019

Kāmakalā Kālī Trailokyākarṣaṇa Mantraḥ (कामकला काली त्रैलोक्याकर्षण मन्त्रः) :-

Source :- Mahākāla Saṃhitā.

Purpose :- To attain all wordly achievements, wealth, status etc. as well as self-realization and liberation.

1. viniyogaḥ (विनियोगः) :-

asya kāmakalākālī trailokyākarṣaṇa mantrasya ।

mahākāla ṛṣiḥ ।

bṛhatī chandaḥ ।

kāmakalākālī devatā ।

klīm̐ bījaṃ ।

hūm̐ śaktiḥ ।

sarvadā sarvasiddhaye jape viniyogaḥ ॥

अस्य कामकलाकाली त्रैलोक्याकर्षण मन्त्रस्य ।

महाकाल ऋषिः ।

बृहती छन्दः ।

कामकलाकाली देवता ।

क्लीँ बीजं ।

हूँ शक्तिः ।

सर्वदा सर्वसिद्धये जपे विनियोगः ॥

Meaning:- This prayer/mantra japa is to invoke Śrī Kāmakalākālī and perform Her mantra japa to obtain Her complete grace in all aspects, and especially for removal of all enmity and negativity afflicting us. The sage (ṛṣiḥ) is Mahākāla or the Lord of time Itself, the meter (chandas) for the mantra is Bṛhatī and the deity is Śrī Kāmakalākālī, the seed (bījaṃ) is klīm̐, the power or śakti is hūm̐.

2. ṛṣyādi nyāsa ( ऋष्यादि न्यास ) :-

S.no.	IAST	devanāgari	Procedure
1	om̐ mahākāla ṛṣaye namaḥ śirasi	ॐ महाकाल ऋषये नमः शिरसि	Open the right palm and touch the top of the forehead with the ring and thumb fingers joined at the top.
2	bṛhatī chandase namaḥ mukhe	बृहती छन्दसे नमः मुखे	Now touch the lips of the mouth with the above mudrā.
3	kāmakalākālī devatāyai namaḥ hṛdi	कामकलाकाली देवतायै नमः हृदि	Touch the heart with the right palm.
4	klīm̐ bījāya namaḥ guhye	क्लीँ बीजाय नमः गुह्ये	Touch the genitalia with the right ring finger and thumb joined together.
5	hūm̐ śaktaye namaḥ pādayoḥ	हूँ शक्तये नमः पादयोः	Touch the feet with the right ring finger and thumb joined together.
6	sarvadā sarvasiddhaye jape viniyogāya namaḥ sarvāṅge	सर्वदा सर्वसिद्धये जपे विनियोगाय नमः सर्वाङ्गे	Run both the palms all over the body.
7	iti ṛṣyādi nyāsaḥ	इति ऋष्यादि न्यासः

3. karanyāsaḥ (करन्यासः) :-

S.no.	IAST	devanāgari	Procedure
1	klīm̐ kā aṅguṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ	क्लीँ का अङ्गुष्ठाभ्यां नमः	Use both the index fingers and run them on both the thumbs.
2	krīm̐ ma tarjanībhyāṃ namaḥ	क्रीँ म तर्जनीभ्यां नमः	Use both the thumbs and run them on both the index fingers.
3	hūm̐ ka madhyamābhyāṃ namaḥ	हूँ क मध्यमाभ्यां नमः	Use both the thumbs on the middle fingers.
4	krom̐ lā anāmikābhyāṃ namaḥ	क्रोँ ला अनामिकाभ्यां नमः	Use both the thumbs on the ring fingers.
5	sphrom̐ (sphrem̐) kā kaniṣṭhikābhyāṃ namaḥ	स्फ्रोँ (स्फ्रेँ) का कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः	Use both the thumbs on the little fingers.
6	kāmakalākālī lī karatalakarapṛṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ	कामकलाकाली ली करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः	Open both the palms; run the opened palms of the right hand on the front and back sides of the left palm and repeat the same for the other palm.
7	iti kara nyāsaḥ	इति कर न्यासः

4. aṅganyāsaḥ (अङ्गन्यासः)

S.no.	IAST	Devanāgari	Procedure
1	klīm̐ kā hṛdayāya namaḥ	क्लीँ का हृदयाय नमः	Open index, middle and ring fingers of the right hand and place them on the heart chakra.
2	krīm̐ ma śirase svāhā	क्रीँ म शिरसे स्वाहा	Open middle and ring fingers of the right hand and touch the top of the forehead.
3	hūm̐ ka śikhāyai vaṣaṭ	हूँ क शिखायै वषट्	Open the right thumb and touch the back of the head. This is the point where the tuft of hair, is kept.
4	krom̐ lā kavacāya hum̐	क्रोँ ला कवचाय हुँ	Cross both the hands and run the fully opened palms from shoulders to finger tips.
5	sphrom̐ (sphrem̐) kā netratrayāya vauṣaṭ	स्फ्रोँ (स्फ्रेँ) का नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट्	Touch the eyes with the right index and ring fingers, with the middle finger touching the ājña cakra.
6	kāmakalākālī lī astrāya phaṭ	कामकलाकाली ली अस्त्राय फट्	Open up the left palm and strike it three times with index and middle fingers of the right hand.
7	iti ṣaḍaṅga nyāsaḥ	इति षडङ्ग न्यासः

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digbandhaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः॥

5. dhyānaṃ (ध्यानं) :-

The explanation of the meditation verses are available via this link.

The detailed explanation of all the verses can be obtained via this link.

6. Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-

S.no.	IAST	Devanāgari	Procedure
1	lam̐ - pṛthivyātmikāyai gandhaṁ samarpayāmi	लँ - पृथिव्यात्मिकायै गन्धं समर्पयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the little fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.
2	ham̐ - ākāśātmikāyai puṣpaiḥ pūjayāmi	हँ - आकाशात्मिकायै पुष्पैः पूजयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the thumbs of both hands with the upper tip/nails of the index fingers, with the back of the hand facing us.
3	yam̐ - vāyvātmikāyai dhūpamāghrāpayāmi	यँ - वाय्वात्मिकायै धूपमाघ्रापयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the index fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.
4	ram̐ - agnyātmikāyai dīpaṁ darśayāmi	रँ - अग्न्यात्मिकायै दीपं दर्शयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the middle fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.
5	vam̐ - amṛtātmikāyai amṛtaṁ mahānaivedyaṁ nivedayāmi	वँ - अमृतात्मिकायै अमृतं महानैवेद्यं निवेदयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the ring fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.
6	sam̐ - sarvātmikāyai sarvopacāra pūjām samarpayāmi	सँ - सर्वात्मिकायै सर्वोपचार पूजाम् समर्पयामि	Hold the fingers of each palm in a folded manner with the tips of each fingers of both hands touching each other and the thumbs facing the heart, in a Namaste position.

7. japamālā mantraṃ (जपमाला मन्त्रं) :-

Recite the below mantra once, to pray to the japa māla and invoke the blessings for a fruitful japa.

om̐ māṃ māle mahāmāye sarvamantra svarūpiṇi ।
caturvarga stvayinyasta stasmānye siddhidā bhava ॥

ॐ मां माले महामाये सर्वमन्त्र स्वरूपिणि ।
चतुर्वर्ग स्त्वयिन्यस्त स्तस्मान्ये सिद्धिदा भव॥

8. Guru Mantra (गुरु मन्त्र):-

Recite the following guru mantra once, to seek the blessings of all gurus and the Guru.

om̐ hrīṃ siddhaguro prasīda hrīṃ om̐

ॐ ह्रीं सिद्धगुरो प्रसीद ह्रीं ॐ ।

9. atha śrī kāmakalākālī trailokyākarṣaṇa mantraḥ (अथ श्री त्रैलोक्याकर्षण मन्त्रः)

klīm̐ krīm̐ hūm̐ krom̐ sphrom̐ kāmakalākāli sphrom̐ krom̐ hūm̐ krīm̐ klīm̐ svāhā ।

क्लीँ क्रीँ हूँ क्रोँ स्फ्रोँ कामकलाकालि स्फ्रोँ क्रोँ हूँ क्रीँ क्लीँ स्वाहा ।

(Contribution credit Shri Jothi Agaval)

Variation 2 -

klīm̐ krīm̐ hūm̐ krom̐ sphrem̐ kāmakalākāli sphrem̐ krom̐ hūm̐ krīm̐ klīm̐ svāhā ।

क्लीँ क्रीँ हूँ क्रोँ स्फ्रेँ कामकलाकालि स्फ्रेँ क्रोँ हूँ क्रीँ क्लीँ स्वाहा ।

Meaning:-

The kāma bīja (seed mantra) klīm̐, represents fulfillment of all desires, spiritual and material, as well as granting great powers of attraction. The bīja also consists of ‘ka’ which is Lord Mahākāla’s (an aspect of Lord Śiva) Kamalā śakti, representing the evolution of consciousness. The letter ‘la’ is pṛthvi tattva and represents Earth. The letter ‘ī’ represents Mahāmāyā, the virtual reality. The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, it represents attainment and fulfillment, of all Earthly and material desires and pursuits.

The Kālī bīja (seed mantra) krīm̐, consists of ‘ka’ which is Lord Mahākāla’s (an aspect of Lord Śiva) Kamalā śakti, representing the evolution of consciousness. The letter ‘ra’ is Ananta Tejomaya Brahma, the omniscient and ever shining Brahman Himself, representing all aspects of Creation, Sustenance and Destruction, Who is none other than Mahākāla. The letter ‘ī’ represents Mahāmāyā, the virtual reality. The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. The Lokanāyika, the ruler of the entire Creation, the Divine Mother who is the śakti of Mahākāla, in Her Vindu (Bindu or Dimensionless dot) rūpa (form) is Mahākālī, the kriyā śakti or the One who takes action and is the dispeller of all sorrow, extinguisher of all karmas, negativity, black magic, enemies etc. and grantor of self-realization and liberation.

The Krodha bīja (seed) mantra hūm̐ represents cutting off all attachments as well as obstacles in our material and spiritual progress. It consists of the letter ‘ha’ which is the ākāśa tattva representing the vast sky and the infinite space – ether and also Parāśiva representing pure bliss and dissolution of all sin. The letter ‘ū’ is Umeśa Mahākāla Bhairava the annihilator and bestower of spiritual transformation. Lastly, The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, the signification is towards spiritual elevation by burning all the karmas.

The Aṅkuśa bīja (seed) mantra krom̐ represents anger and wrath, as well as destruction of all falsehood and integration with the Divine. The letter ‘ka’ is mūla prakṛti śakti, meaning the root or the primary cause of the manifestation of nature. The letter ‘ra’ is Ananta Tejomaya Brahma, the omniscient and ever shining Brahman Himself, representing all aspects of Creation, Sustenance and Destruction, Who is none other than Mahākāla. The letter ‘o’ is śuddhātma or pure consciousness. The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, the signification is the evolution of the pure consciousness from the inherent material nature. Meaning, we tend to identify ourselves as consciousness and not the body and also get detached from material obsessions.

The bīja (seed) mantra "sphrom̐" forms the Kāmakalā starting from the Hārdakalā (Digit of Love). I will explain: The letter "s" means Hārdakalā or Love without a superior and which subdues everything. There is a big secret: this letter "s" alone is the force responsible for irresistibly uniting Śiva and Śakti. There is an even greater secret: this letter "s" means the eight-petalled lotus of the Śrīcakra; it unites the sixteen-petalled lotus or Bīja (Śiva) with the subsequent three sets of angles or Yoni (Śakti) of the Śrīcakra; this union manifests the Universe as the Bhūpura of the Śrīcakra. The letter "ph" means the White Bindu or the immediate Śiva. The letter "r" means the red Bindu or the illuminating Śakti. The Praṇava "om̐" means the Golden Bindu or Supreme Absolute. The "sphrom̐" seed alone is Kāmakalā and Kālikā. The truth is that "phr" alone means Bhairava and Kālikā which are in no way different from Kāmeśvara and Kāmeśvari. By reciting this Mantra you are gradually realizing the Vasīkaraṇa of the Praṇava "om̐" in a violent way. The realization of the seed "sphrom̐" leads to the union and identity of your soul with the Praṇava "om̐" or the Supreme Absolute. In truth, "sphrom̐" means "Sat Tat Om̐" ("This Love, which is the Absolute Truth and without a superior, permeates the entire World and is the Supreme Absolute"). This Kāmakalākāli will put an end to all your desires by satisfying them all, without exception, but there is a problem... she will do everything you wish, good or bad. She will fulfill all your righteous desires to bless you and all your unrighteous desires to punish and teach you, just as she did to Rāvaṇa when he took the help of this Mantra to subdue Rāma and forcibly kidnap Sītā. But in the end, Kāmakalākāli helped Rāma as Guhyakāli and gave him the power to destroy Rāvaṇa. It is very important to remember that the original Dharma is Guhyakāli. Pratyaṅgirā inherited this Dharmic nature from Guhyakāli. Kāmakalākāli is more playful and will punish and teach you even through satisfying your unjust desires. Therefore, the practitioner of the Kāmakalākāli Mantra needs a Guru even more, to prevent the devotee from falling into the traps of his own ego. You must be pure inside and out if you do not want to get into trouble with the Kāmakalākāli Mantra. If you desire something that is Adharmic, it will fulfill your desire, but it will lead to punishment or learning in the end. Kāmakalākāli and Lalitā are playful, but Lalitā is more thoughtful when it comes to teaching the devotee. Kāmakalākāli is a quick and exciting journey that will take your breath away. Lalitā is a quieter trip, ideal for enjoying the view. This is the way to work with Kāmakalākāli, according to the guidance of the Divine Mother. (Contribution credit to Shri Jothi Agaval)

The bhūta bīja (seed) mantra sphrem̐ represents all the natural elements such as air, water, fire, earth and ether. It consists of the letter ‘sa’, which is the pṛthvi tattva Śiva, meaning the omniscience of Lord Śiva and His presence in all matter. The letter ‘pha’ represents sphuraṇa meaning pulsation or vibration, which is the duality of matter as both wave and mass. The letter ‘ra’ is Ananta tejomayi or the all illuminating Brahman as the Divine Mother Mahākālī. The letter ‘e’ is the Divine Mother Vāṇi, Who indicates speech and knowledge. The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, the signification is that the Divine Mother exists in all forms of matter, waveforms, sound frequencies and is the source of illumination of both the material and spiritual existence. All sorrow is dispelled by any of the specified means indicated by this bīja.

The word ‘Kāma’ is desire and all wishes. ‘Kalā’ is ‘avastha’ or the diffent states and situations that are possible. The Divine Mother Kālī is the kriyā śakti of Lord Mahākāla, who has the power to transform our state and completely dispel all sorrows. She is the controller of time and heralds all change and has the power to change the status quo and annihilate even the most stubborn karma that could be impacting our growth in the material and/or spiritual realms.

This mantra is a prayer to the Goddess Śrī Kāmakalākālī, asking Her to come to our rescue and remove all negative energies and inimical forces acting upon us and also to free us from all bad karma and help with our well-being. She will completely transform us and remove all types or sorrow, be it material or spiritual. One becomes free of diseases, poverty and all types of bad karma. She is fast acting and very forceful! The devotees will never be disappointed by investing their faith in Her.

10. aṅganyāsaḥ (अङ्गन्यासः)

S.no.	IAST	Devanāgari	Procedure
1	klīm̐ kā hṛdayāya namaḥ	क्लीँ का हृदयाय नमः	Open index, middle and ring fingers of the right hand and place them on the heart chakra.
2	krīm̐ ma śirase svāhā	क्रीँ म शिरसे स्वाहा	Open middle and ring fingers of the right hand and touch the top of the forehead.
3	hūm̐ ka śikhāyai vaṣaṭ	हूँ क शिखायै वषट्	Open the right thumb and touch the back of the head. This is the point where the tuft of hair, is kept.
4	krom̐ lā kavacāya hum̐	क्रोँ ला कवचाय हुँ	Cross both the hands and run the fully opened palms from shoulders to finger tips.
5	sphrem̐ (sphrem̐) kā netratrayāya vauṣaṭ	स्फ्रोँ (स्फ्रेँ) का नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट्	Touch the eyes with the right index and ring fingers, with the middle finger touching the ājña cakra.
6	kāmakalākālī lī astrāya phaṭ	कामकलाकाली ली अस्त्राय फट्	Open up the left palm and strike it three times with index and middle fingers of the right hand.
7	iti ṣaḍaṅga nyāsaḥ	इति षडङ्ग न्यासः

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digvimokaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्विमोकः॥

11. dhyānaṃ (ध्यानं) :-

The explanation of the meditation verses are available via this link.

The detailed explanation of all the verses can be obtained via this link.

12. Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-

S.no.	IAST	Devanāgari	Procedure
1	lam̐ - pṛthivyātmikāyai gandhaṁ samarpayāmi	लँ - पृथिव्यात्मिकायै गन्धं समर्पयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the little fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.
2	ham̐ - ākāśātmikāyai puṣpaiḥ pūjayāmi	हँ - आकाशात्मिकायै पुष्पैः पूजयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the thumbs of both hands with the upper tip/nails of the index fingers, with the back of the hand facing us.
3	yam̐ - vāyvātmikāyai dhūpamāghrāpayāmi	यँ - वाय्वात्मिकायै धूपमाघ्रापयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the index fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.
4	ram̐ - agnyātmikāyai dīpaṁ darśayāmi	रँ - अग्न्यात्मिकायै दीपं दर्शयामि	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the middle fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.
5	vam̐ - amṛtātmikāyai amṛtaṁ mahānaivedyaṁ nivedayāmi \|	वँ - अमृतात्मिकायै अमृतं महानैवेद्यं निवेदयामि।	Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the ring fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.
6	sam̐ - sarvātmikāyai sarvopacāra pūjām samarpayāmi	सँ - सर्वात्मिकायै सर्वोपचार पूजाम् समर्पयामि	Hold the fingers of each palm in a folded manner with the tips of each fingers of both hands touching each other and the thumbs facing the heart, in a Namaste position.

13. Samarpaṇam (समर्पणम्):-

Take water in uttaraṇi (spoon) and by reciting the following śloka, offer the water to the earth.

guhyātiguhyagoptrī tvaṁ gṛhāṇāsmat-kṛtaṁ japam।
siddhirbhavatu me devi tvatprasādānmayi sthirā ॥

गुह्यातिगुह्यगोप्त्री त्वं गृहाणास्मात्कृतं जपम्।
सिद्धिर्भवतु मे देवि त्वत्प्रसादान्मयि स्थिरा॥

14. japānaṃtaraṃ mālāmantraṃ (जपानंतरं मालामन्त्रं) :-

Recite the below śloka and mantra, followed by placing the māla upon the top of the head and then place it back in the māla bag and conceal it. It should NOT be worn.

śloka॥ om̐ tvaṃ māle sarvadevānāṃ prītidā śubhadā bhava।

śubhaṃ kuruṣya me bhadre yaśo vīryaṃ ca dehime॥

श्लोक॥ ॐ त्वं माले सर्वदेवानां प्रीतिदा शुभदा भव।

शुभं कुरुष्य मे भद्रे यशो वीर्यं च देहिमे॥

mantra॥ om̐ hrīṃ siddhyai namaḥ॥

मन्त्र॥ ॐ ह्रीं सिद्ध्यै नमः॥

15. Puraścaraṇa (पुरश्चरण) :-

Japa	100,000
Homa	10,000
Tarpaṇa	1,000
Mārjana	100
Bhojana	10

This article is written by Krishna Vallapareddy.

Rudra
January 13, 2019 07:08 PM

Hi Sir, is it necessary for all the mantras to have a 'kīlakaṃ '? If yes, may I know if there is a 'kīlakaṃ' for this mantra?

Krishna
January 14, 2019 07:32 AM

Not all mantras have kīlakaṃ. This particular mantra does not have it and hence not mentioned in the declarative viniyogaḥ verse.

Krishnakant
January 14, 2019 11:40 AM

Sir, Thanks for Providing the Information. Really blessed.

Indra
January 14, 2019 09:43 PM

Namaste! 1) I have been hearing the words similar to 'powerful' regarding certain mantras. I am confused on what exactly 'powerful/forceful' is. Could you please throw some light on this? 2) What kind of changes can one expect around them after chanting this trailokyakarṣaṇa mantraḥ? 3) Also, one says that results vary based on our karma. But, if this mantra is said to burn all the karmas, results are obvious, right? 4) So, if a person who is carrying a heavy load of karma burden, starts chanting this mantra with devotion, will his karmas be annihilated? And he gets all that he wanted and desires fulfilled(of course, only legal desires)? I am sure you will answer these questions. Thanks a lot for that.

Krishna
January 15, 2019 11:03 AM

1. Some mantras are regarded as very secretive because of their inherent power that only few adepts might gain and experience. For example, this particular mantra is described by Lord Śiva in the Mahākāla Saṃhitā, that even with countless heads over countless yugā-s (epochs), He would not be able to describe it's power and greatness. There is only surviving manuscript of this document found in Nepal. Gurus even avoided disseminating this knowledge to their disciples unless they were excellent and highly worthy. To describe further, such power or force is quite significant in transforming the fate of the devotee and bestowing auspicious results.

2. This mantra is a precursor to the Mahāṣoḍaśa nyāsā-s that are said to help one achieve even the most impossible tasks, if one gains siddhi. This is also a necessity for those intending to recite the kāmakalākālī trailokya kavacam. As mentioned above, the benefits are said to be immense. Spiritual transformation appears to be a surety. All Kāli mantras are said to bestow siddhis or magical powers, if one gains siddhi through utmost devotion to the Divine Mother. If not siddhi, one will surely obtain the material benefits. Both are considered a deterrence towards higher spiritual pursuits and one or both may get bestowed to test our perseverance.

3. Mantra japa is also karma. Any action we perform, accumulates karma. It is very common to not experience any benefit through mantra recitation in a short period of time. There are various reasons for it and can be learned in the series of articles such as - Fructification of mantras, understanding mantras etc.

4. Mantras do burn karmas. There are many who have experienced self-realization through śrī vidyā and Mahāṣoḍaśi mantras. With a lot of effort, patience and a spiritual bent of mind, one can definitely see some difference with mantra japa. For some, it may take a few months and for most people, including myself, it takes many years to experience a change. In my own case, I had no idea of how to perform mantra japa and for many years, could not find a guru to help. Those that I found initially, only sought money and taught nothing. All I can say is, if you have found a true guru and/or good information to help you on your spiritual path, then you are very lucky. One of the biggest pitfalls in mantra japa, is seeking wish-fulfillment. Although this is the very reason most of us take up mantra japa, it is best NOT to seek anything from the deity or mantra. You may be surprised with what all you may get, if you do not seek anything! Lastly, One needs to have faith and perseverance. The rest will follow. I do not know if what you are seeking is in my reply. But it is surely there somewhere hidden on this website. Continue to stir this ocean of knowledge called manblunder and you may find your answer. Good luck!

Indra
January 15, 2019 09:57 PM

Very valuable information sir. I have been chanting Sowbhagya Panchadasi Mantra for quite sometime now. I hardly do the mantra japa for a couple of minutes a day. I don't do any nyasas. I only chant the main mantra. But still, mata is with me helping in many ways. But now a days I am being attracted towards Kali, Pratyangira and other fierceful ugra deities, I don't know why. So, now I have stopped here at Kamakala kali. I want to start the japan of the mantra which is given in Mahakala Samhita (trailokyakarsana mantra, as lord siva himself addressed that even with countless heads over countless yugā-s (epochs), He would not be able to describe it's power and greatness). I truly don't believe in anga nyasa, kara nyasa and other nyasas. I will start chanting the trailokyakarsana mantra alone and leave the rest to the ultimate Maa. Any suggestions will be appreciated, thank you!!!

Krishna
January 16, 2019 01:39 AM

This is a tantric mantra that does not start with om̐. I would strongly suggest to use the nyāsa-s at least the kara and aṅga. After performing about 30,000 japa or after aligning with breath, one can skip if time does not allow it. I would however strongly suggest following the prescribed method to protect oneself, from any harm and obstacles towards mantra japa. In your case, Saubhāgya Pañcadaśi seems to be working well. I would suggest that you stick to the same mantra. There is no need to go for other mantras. The option is however left to you. I normally don't suggest anyone to practice more than one mantra at a time, although many continue to do so, either openly or secretly. We have the feeling that more benefits can accrue from chanting many mantras. It may not be true, as the same benefits may accrue from the same mantra, when chanted more number of times. It is best to dedicate more time towards the mantra japa of one mantra vs splitting time to recite many mantras. You may complete the prescribed japa of one mantra and then proceed to another or at least make a commitment of reciting x number of japa for one mantra, before proceeding to another. Please do consider getting an initiation or if you cannot find an appropriate guru, you may go through the self-initiation procedures at least.

Indra
January 16, 2019 04:16 PM

Understood, I will follow Kara and anga nyasas. May I know if we need to add one more ली in कामकलाकाली करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः? Also, in the mantra is is mentioned कामकलाकालि , so do we need to change it to ली as well? Thank you again.

Krishna
January 17, 2019 01:27 AM

It has been encoded as per the tantra. Please follow as it is, especially the mantra.

Indra
January 20, 2019 10:12 PM

Sure, sir. Thank you. I got confused between लि and ली. Except in the main mantra everywhere it is mentioned ली.

Indra
December 20, 2019 05:11 PM

Sir, in this comment you mentioned "For some, it may take a few months and for most people, including myself, it takes many years to experience a change. In my own case, I had no idea of how to perform mantra japa and for many years, could not find a guru to help." --- I am in the same position, have been into the path of spirituality for 3 years now and no progress has been made. I am lost. I have tried several mantras and nothing worked. May be I lacked the vision. I am tired and help less now. I request you to guide me with your experience and help me achieving my goals in the path of spirituality. As I understand you were in the same situation, how did you overcome all the difficulties and progressed forward?

Krishna
December 21, 2019 01:04 AM

You can recite the Gāyatri mantra before sunrise 108 times on each cakra. Then another 3 mālas on the ājñā cakra. Please do this for a few months. Also, you can recite any one mantra that you have taken an oath to recite and stick to it. Let it resonate within you and become part of your breath. Mantras will work when our mind is calm and our doubts are put at rest. But it is not easy to calm the mind and the mind will not allow you to believe the words of your guru also, if results don't accrue. Unfortunately, this is the reality in today's materialistic world. Please try this procedure for a few months. Make sure that the Gāyatri mantra is recited before sunrise on the cakras. If you cannot do the 10 mālas as suggested, then start small. Start with 3 recitations on each cakra, slowly increase to 5, 9, 11, 21 etc. If things work out and the karmic load lessens, you will find the drive to recite more. May the Divine Mother help and assist you on your spiritual journey.

Indra
December 21, 2019 04:55 PM

Understood, sir. How do I train my mind to concentrate on the chakras? I tried and failed. Is there a technique that I could follow? Please guide me through this, I will be grateful to you.

Gold
July 26, 2020 10:37 PM

Sir, 1) if I have decided to recite a mantra for life. Then in the morning, I should chant 10 malas of Gayatri as mentioned and then recite the mantra that I am interested in, right? 2) Gayatri recitation on the chakras lessen the karma and help in rectification of the mantra that I am interested in, right?

Krishna
July 29, 2020 09:52 AM

Yes to both 1 and 2.

Rudra
February 27, 2019 05:19 PM

Hi sir, could you please point us to some of the resources where we get more information on Kamakala Kali? I have got an urge for her and I want to know more about her and travel in the path which leads to her.. thank you! Any references which are not in Hindi/Sanskrit are appreciated...!

Kali
April 02, 2019 02:42 PM

Hi Sir. To align with breath this mantra, where to give stops? What to inhale and what part to exhale. thanks you. also, is any curse for this mantra

Krishna
April 03, 2019 10:50 AM

I would recommend that you split in this manner - klīm̐ krīm̐ hūm̐ krom̐ sphrem̐ (Inhale) kāmakalākāli (hold breath) sphrem̐ krom̐ hūm̐ krīm̐ klīm̐ svāhā (exhanle). Repeat the first part of the mantra that was used for inhalation, while holding breath and the second part while inhaling. We are splitting the mantra into three parts and fitting them in the four phases of the breathing cycle. Based on one's capacity, the entire mantra can also be fit into each phase of the breathing cycle.

Kali
April 03, 2019 03:38 PM

thanks you sir. correct my understanding: 1) inhale - klīm̐ krīm̐ hūm̐ krom̐ sphrem̐ 2) hold - kāmakalākāli 3) exhale - sphrem̐ krom̐ hūm̐ krīm̐ klīm̐ svāhā 4) inhale - klīm̐ krīm̐ hūm̐ krom̐ sphrem̐ 5) hold - kāmakalākāli 6) exhale - sphrem̐ krom̐ hūm̐ krīm̐ klīm̐ svāhā and so on... right?

Krishna
April 04, 2019 08:52 AM

Yes, that is correct. Sometimes when holding breath is not possible, one can just distribute over inhalation and exhalation.

Kali
May 06, 2019 11:39 AM

Hi sir, What should a person do if he is continuously getting the thoughts of renunciation and leaving this world? He couldn't concentrate on anything, always heart beats at 144. Always worried about something, no peace. no success in anything. Can he follow his mind and leave?

Krishna
May 07, 2019 06:17 AM

If you are getting these thoughts and are single with no family responsibilities, you may pursue the path of renunciation after taking permission from close family members and under the guidance of a guru. If any of these do not apply, then please scale down your expectations and start small. You are just going through a very bad patch that most people also experience but may not express openly. You may seek guidance from a well-versed guru, who might be able to help you through these troubled times. In case you are reciting this mantra, you may benefit from the associated Mahāṣoḍhānyāsa.

Kali
May 07, 2019 09:34 AM

Thank you sir for your kind reply. I am single but have responsibility to take care of my parents. For namesake, I an Artificial Intelligence Engineer. But in reality the situation is different. I have to think 10,000 times to spend even a single rupee. Full of debts. Insecurity in job. Lot of struggle to get even a simple thing done. Vexed with life. I have always been grounded with very minimal expectations from life. But still problems haunt me. I don't know why. At the moment, I am taking beatings from all the 8 sides. Hence, I get the thoughts of renouncing the world. I really don't have the courage to leave the physical body. So, wanted to go in exile. I can't even do that just because of my parents. I have to do something for them to sustain in life with peace. But, I am getting blank day by day. And yes, I am chanting this mantra as I am more attracted towards this. I could barely chant 3-4 minutes a day and then my mind gets off. As you mentioned about Mahāṣoḍhānyāsa, is this the one you are referring to? https://www.manblunder.com/articlesview/sri-kamakala-kalika-sodhanyasa-mahamantrah or https://www.manblunder.com/articlesview/sri-dakshina-kali-shoda-nyasa Could you please guide me sir.. thank you for reading all this and understanding my feelings.

Krishna
May 07, 2019 12:05 PM

Most of us are in similar situations and facing numerous hurdles in the material world. It's part of our karma and cannot be avoided. You have a job and thereby a means to pay off your debts etc. You may need to look out for better opportunities and probably get more education and skills etc. Renouncement is not an option for you with responsibilities upon you. This Karma yoga and you have to undergo it. Practicing mantras for 3-4 minutes a day is practically useless. You need to spare an hour or two, if you are serious about overcoming your problems through these tools. For the current moment, drop everything and focus ONLY on Dhanada devi and Her stotram and kavacam. Repeat both thrice a day with full devotion for a couple of months and let's see how things change in your life. The Mahāṣoḍhānyāsa of Kāmakalā Kāli has not been published yet on this site. You can find it in the Mahākāla Samhita.

Kali
May 07, 2019 01:42 PM

Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestions sir. I will be hopeful and follow your words.

Indra
May 07, 2019 05:15 PM

NIce, Sir. Looking forward to the Mahāṣoḍhānyāsa of Kāmakalā Kāli. Please post them when time permits.

910
May 27, 2019 10:10 AM

Hello dear admin. May I know the procedure to be followed to directly talk to mother Kali and see her? It must be a direct one on one conversation with her. I want to see her and talk to her, please guide me with the steps to be followed... thank you

Krishna
May 27, 2019 11:17 PM

It can only happen with the grace of the Divine Mother. It is possible for those who are Her ardent devotees and have been successful in opening some cakras within the body. You may follow any of Her mantra japas and also the Kuṇḍalini meditation, to be able to achieve your goals.

910
May 28, 2019 09:40 AM

Thank you ji. It's my life ambition to see and talk to her directly. May I know where to start with Kundalini meditation?

Krishna
May 28, 2019 11:50 PM

You can start Kuṇḍalini meditation any time. Please seek the assistance and blessings of an able guru before proceeding.

910
May 29, 2019 10:38 AM

Ji, dhanyawad. I don't know who an able guru is and where to find one. So, I treat Kali maa as my guru and travel in the path that she shows me, whatever it is. I will follow her blindly. But, can you help me in finding a person who can guide me in Kundalini meditation?

Krishna
May 31, 2019 03:09 AM

Please go through the articles published in this site related to the Kuṇḍalini meditation. You may contact anyone listed on the mantra initiations page for further assistance.

Sultan
June 15, 2023 06:06 PM

I salute gurus, the light of divinity, I ask permission from them to publish this mantra: Om Hrim Shreem Klim Kalikayai darshaya darshaya Kameshvaryai prasida prasida svapnam me nivada Kulastriyai kuru kuru hum hum phat phat svaha

Krishna
June 18, 2023 09:06 AM

I have not come across this mantra. Can you please provide the source so I can lookup and consider publishing it for you? We usually don't publish śābara mantras and I am hoping that this does not fall in that category. There are some very good books available on śābara mantras which you may lookup, in case this mantra comes in that category. If not, I will definitely consider publishing it in full if you can provide the source with the full japa vidhi, in case you are aware. Either way, I will search for it.

Indra
August 03, 2019 10:39 PM

Hi Sir, this would be my last question here as the time has come for me to stick to one single mantra for the rest of life. Please forgive my ignorance and answer this question. I have chanted Saubhagya Panchadasi for some time, Maha Shodashi for some time and Kama Kala Kali mantra for some time. All of these forms of devi mantras helpmed me in one or the other ways. Now I would want to decide which one to take up for the rest of my life. I know everything is her and she takes care of everything in any of the forms that we meditate on. But, if I have to stick to one, which one would suggest? I am looking for quicker path to attain everything in life. I am ready to dedicate time for the sadhana, how intense it may be. I only want quicker blessing of maa. So, which mantra would I chose? My mind says to go with Kama Kala Kali mantra. Please help me sir. This is my last question and I would stop searching further and devote myself to one mantra.

Krishna
August 05, 2019 02:51 AM

You will be served best, by sticking to any one mantra. It is also important that you read and comprehend the scriptures related to spirituality, such as the upanishads, vedanta etc. and further your knowledge. Let the Divine Mother guide you and if your mind is drawn towards this mantra, so be it.

Indra
August 05, 2019 10:12 AM

Thank you sir. I will surely read and understand the scriptures. We have vedas, puranas, upapuranas, upanishads etc.. There are many. Considering I am a novice, which one should I take up first? For example, if upanishads is the best way to start, which one to take up first. Thank you very much.

Krishna
December 23, 2019 05:49 AM

A few rounds of prāṇāyama should be performed before the japa. Also, mantra japa should not be performed immediately after consuming meals. One must wait a couple of hours at least. Please ensure that the breath is coming through the left nostril or both nostrils, if possible. Sit in a comfortable posture at a quiet location, wherever that maybe and then begin focusing on one cakra at a time and perform the mantra japa. The mind will get distracted, but bring back the focus and continue the japa. Do not lose hope and continue. It is not easy even for experienced sādhakas to keep their mind fully focused. It is for this very reason, the japa count is very large. Focusing on breath and aligning the mantra with phases of a breath cycle is also highly desirable and result fetching. All of these have been mentioned in various articles on this website. Please look in the mantras section.

Jai Maa Kali
April 07, 2020 01:50 PM

Hi sir. In terms of purely materialistic benefits and the time to see some effects, which one would you suggest? Kamakala Kali mantra or Sowbhagya Panchadasi mantra? Thank you.

Krishna
April 09, 2020 07:38 AM

I would not recommend either of them for purely materialistic needs. You may choose Dhanada Devi or any other graha related mantras that maybe more appropriate for you. The deities you mentioned are very powerful in transforming and uplifting our spiritual levels, much more than materialistic aspects. Chances are, you may lose interest in material pursuits with their worship.

Gold
September 08, 2020 03:48 PM

Sir, in your comment "The deities you mentioned are very powerful in transforming and uplifting our spiritual levels, much more than materialistic aspects. Chances are, you may lose interest in material pursuits with their worship.", But, if the person who really gets siddhi in any of these mantras, if he wants to pursue materialistic benefits (if his interest is very strong), he can get whatever he wishes, right? (Of course, he will not, but if he wants to)

Krishna
September 09, 2020 05:02 AM

Yes it is possible if the mantra siddhi is gained.

beginner
May 29, 2020 12:33 AM

If I just stick to this kamakala kali trailokyakarṣaṇa mantraḥ for life, would all my legal wishes be fulfilled?

Krishna
May 29, 2020 09:50 AM

It is possible, but the mantra is extremely powerful and should be received via initiation, from a practicing guru of this mantra.

910
June 10, 2020 11:32 PM

Krishna sir, do you know anyone who practice this mantra? I want to take up this mantra for life.

Krishna
June 13, 2020 06:26 AM

One of my gurus has practiced it and does not recommend for material gains. He is certain that this lead to liberation and should be taken up by very mature and experienced sādhakas.

910
August 06, 2020 06:38 PM

Sir, You mentioned in the Purpose: Wealth & Status. Also, are there any mandatory Kavacha, Stotras required to be recited along with this mantra for acquiring results?

Krishna
August 07, 2020 04:38 AM

Yes, they exist. We haven't published them yet. Primarily, one must perform the āvaraṇa pūja and the ṣoḍhā nyāsa. The kavacam is already published on our site.

910
January 08, 2021 12:00 PM

Hi sir, please consider this as a special request. Some sources are mentioning "Sphrem" and some "Sphrom" as the beeja in this mantra. Here in this link it is mentioned "Sphrom" (https://archive.org/details/MahakalaSamhitaUttaraKhandaKamaKalaKhandaDr.KishoriNathJha/page/n347/mode/2up). Another book by another author has "Sphrem". Could you please verify which one is correct for the benefit of all? Thank you very much.

Krishna
January 09, 2021 06:01 AM

The bhūta bīja (seed) mantra sphrem̐ is correct in my opinion. But you may go with whatever is given to you by a qualified guru. It is essential to perform the related Ṣoḍhā nyāsā and Āvaraṇa pūja, in addition to reciting the kavacam on a regular basis (daily if possible), to see any meaningful results from this mantra. It is most essential, to obtain an initiation from a qualified guru as well.

Confused_Mind
August 13, 2020 05:55 PM

Sir, if I am not using any japa mala and want to count with my fingers itself, can we skip the sections 7 and 14? Also, does this part "मन्त्र॥ ॐ ह्रीं सिद्ध्यै नमः॥" belong to section 14? And, in Dhyana, we need to recite all the slokas, right?

Krishna
August 14, 2020 09:28 PM

You may skip those sections if you are counting on your fingers. I would suggest a Japa mālā for better experience, but if you have been advised accordingly by your guru, then you may follow the same. The āvaraṇa pūja and the ṣoḍhā nyāsa are considered essential for Her sādhana. We will publish these in due course of time. You may obtain the same from several books and more importantly, from your own guru.

Confused_Mind
August 15, 2020 10:23 AM

Thank you sir. Is ṣoḍhā nyāsa same as "https://www.manblunder.com/articlesview/sri-dakshina-kali-shoda-nyasa", by replacing with this mantra? If no, please tell me in which book can we find? I will try to find and read :)

910
September 10, 2020 07:23 PM

sir, in स्फ्रेँ का कवचाय हुँ, english text says "touch the eyes......"? Please correct. Thank you

Krishna
September 11, 2020 10:23 PM

Thank you for pointing out the error. It has been corrected.

910
December 08, 2020 06:19 PM

Sir, in कामकलाकाली करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः, do we need to add ली and make it कामकलाकाली ली करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः, because we are each letter of कामकलाकाली to nyasa? Thank you.

Krishna
December 08, 2020 11:21 PM

Yes, you are right. The corrections are now in place. Thank you for pointing out the errors.

Confused_Mind
December 09, 2020 02:50 PM

Hi sir. i am wishing for this mantra. any thing before this one? i means ganapati mantra before chant this mantra? or i do suklam baradaram and guru brahma guru vishnu and then chant this mantra? or any other needed. please. thanks.

Богдан
December 10, 2020 02:43 PM

If you are about the Siddhi Vinayak Mantra then I have taken this mantra and another (Saraswati mantra) from this website: https://www.gurushakti.org.in/67/sadhna/success-in-life/siddhi-vinayak-mantra To get good results in practicing this mantra I recommend getting Siddhi Vinayak Diksha: https://www.gurushakti.org.in/255/diksha/ganapati-or-siddhi-vinayak-diksha The first link says how much you need to read this mantra. Here is a brief description of the experience after receiving Siddhi Vinayak Dikshi and chanting this mantra: https://www.gurushakti.org.in/280/success-stories/experience-of-siddhi-vinayak-ganpati-mantra The site does not provide information on the full Japa procedure of this mantra, but I think it is best done with the Ganesh Gayatri mantra and some Stotras. The Japa procedure for this mantra might look like this: First, you can read a Shloka or a mantra to remove obstacles — 1.) ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः oṃ śrī gaṇeśāya namaḥ 2.) वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा Vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha nirvighnaṃ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā here is its meaning — ( घुमावदार सूंड वाले, विशाल शरीर काय, करोड़ सूर्य के समान महान प्रतिभाशाली। मेरे प्रभु, हमेशा मेरे सारे कार्य बिना विघ्न के पूरे करें॥ O Lord Ganesha of the curved trunk and massive body, the one whose splendor is equal to millions of Suns, please bless me to that I do not face any obstacles in my endeavors.) 3.) शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् । प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ॥ śuklāmbaradharaṃ viṣṇuṃ śaśivarṇaṃ caturbhujam । prasannavadanaṃ dhyāyet sarvavighnopaśāntaye ॥ After these slokas you can recite this mantra: ॐ परम् तत्वाय नारायणाय गुरुभ्यो नमः oṃ param tatvāya nārāyaṇāya gurubhyo namaḥ All the above-mentioned slokas and mantras should be read 3, 7, 9, 21, 27, 36 times as much as possible but that will be enough. Next you can read the Ganesh Gayatri mantra: ॐ एकदंताय विद्महे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि, तन्नो दंती प्रचोदयात् oṃ ekadantāya vidmahe vakratuṇḍāya dhīmahi tanno dantiḥ pracodayāt here is its meaning — (यह भगवान श्री गणेश का गायत्री मंत्र है इसमें कहा गया है कि हम उस परमात्मा स्वरुप एकदंत यानि एक दांत वाले भगवान श्री गणेश, जो कि सर्वव्यापी हैं, जिनकी सूंड हाथी के सूंड की तरह मुड़ी हुई है उनसे प्रार्थना करते हैं एवं सद्बुद्धि की कामना करते हैं। हम भगवान श्री गणेश को नमन करते हैं एवं प्रार्थना करते हैं कि वे अपने आशीर्वाद से हमारे मन-मस्तिष्क से अज्ञान के अंधकार को मिटाकर ज्ञान से प्रकाशित करें।) (We pray to the one with the single-tusked elephant tooth who is omnipresent. We meditate upon and pray for greater intellect to the Lord with the curved, elephant-shaped trunk. We bow before the one with the single-tusked elephant tooth to illuminate our minds with wisdom.) Next you can read Stotram compiled by Radha here he is: परं धाम परं ब्रह्म परेशं परमीश्वरं विघ्न्-निघ्न्-करं शान्तं पुष्टं कान्तमनन्तकम् सुरासुरेन्द्रैः सिद्धेन्द्रैः स्तुतं स्तौमि परात्परं सुरपद्मदिनेशं च गणेशं मंगलायनम् इदं स्तोत्रं महापुण्यं विघ्नशोकहरं परम् यः पठेत् प्रातरूत्थाय सर्वविघ्नात् प्रमुच्यते ॐ श्री ब्रह्मवैवर्ते श्रीराधाकृतं गणेश स्तोत्रम् सम्पूर्णम् । Paraṃ dhāma paraṃ brahma pareśaṃ paramīśvaraṃ vighna-nighna-karaṃ śāntaṃ puṣṭaṃ kāntamanantakam surāsurendraiḥ siddhendraiḥ stutaṃ staumi parātparaṃ surapadmadineśaṃ ca gaṇeśaṃ maṇgalāyanam idaṃ stotraṃ mahāpuṇyaṃ vighnaśokaharaṃ param yaḥ paṭhet prātarūtthāya sarvavighnāt pramucyate oṃ śrī brahmavaivarte śrīrādhākṛtaṃ gaṇeśa stotram sampūrṇam Next you can read Ganesh Dwadashanama Stotram thinking deeply about the meaning of each name, here it is: शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् । प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत्सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तयेः ॥ 1 ॥ अभीप्सितार्थ सिध्यर्थं पूजितो यः सुरासुरैः । सर्वविघ्नहरस्तस्मै गणाधिपतये नमः ॥ 2 ॥ गणानामधिपश्चण्डो गजवक्त्रस्त्रिलोचनः । प्रसन्नो भव मे नित्यं वरदातर्विनायक ॥ 3 ॥ सुमुखश्चैकदन्तश्च कपिलो गजकर्णकः । लम्बोदरश्च विकटो विघ्ननाशो विनायकः ॥ 4 ॥ धूम्रकेतुर्गणाध्यक्षो फालचन्द्रो गजाननः । द्वादशैतानि नामानि गणेशस्य तु यः पठेत् ॥ 5 ॥ विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां धनार्थी विपुलं धनम् । इष्टकामं तु कामार्थी धर्मार्थी मोक्षमक्षयम् ॥ 6 ॥ विध्यारम्भे विवाहे च प्रवेशे निर्गमे तथा । सङ्ग्रामे सङ्कटे चैव विघ्नस्तस्य न जायते ॥ 7 ॥ इति मुद्गलपुराणोक्तं श्रीगणेशद्वादशनामस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् śuklāmbaradharaṃ viṣṇuṃ śaśivarṇaṃ caturbhujam । prasannavadanaṃ dhyāyetsarvavighnopaśāntayeḥ ॥ 1 ॥ abhīpsitārtha siddhyarthaṃ pūjito yaḥ surāsuraiḥ । sarvavighnaharastasmai gaṇādhipataye namaḥ ॥ 2 ॥ gaṇānāmadhipaścaṇḍo gajavaktrastrilocanaḥ । prasanno bhava me nityaṃ varadātarvināyaka ॥ 3 ॥ sumukhaścaikadantaśca kapilo gajakarṇakaḥ । lambodaraśca vikaṭo vighnanāśo vināyakaḥ ॥ 4 ॥ dhūmraketurgaṇādhyakṣo phālacandro gajānanaḥ । dvādaśaitāni nāmāni gaṇeśasya tu yaḥ paṭhet ॥ 5 ॥ vidyārthī labhate vidyāṃ dhanārthī vipulaṃ dhanam । iṣṭakāmaṃ tu kāmārthī dharmārthī mokṣamakṣayam ॥ 6 ॥ vidhyārambhe vivāhe ca praveśe nirgame tathā । saṅgrāme saṅkaṭe caiva vighnastasya na jāyate ॥ 7 ॥ iti mudgalapurāṇoktaṃ śrīgaṇeśadvādaśanāmastotraṃ sampūrṇam On Fridays you can read Lakshmi-Ganesh Stotram here it is: ॐ नमो विघ्नराजाय सर्वसौख्यप्रदायिने । दुष्टारिष्ट विनाशाय पराय परमात्मने ।। लम्बोदरं महावीर्यं नागयज्ञोपशोभितं । अर्धचन्द्रधरं देवं विघ्नव्यूहः विनाशनम् ।। ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रूं ह्रैं ह्रौं ह्रः हेरम्बाय नमो नमः। सर्वसिद्धिप्रदोऽसि त्वं सिद्धिबुद्धि प्रदोभवः।। चिन्तितार्थ प्रदस्त्वं हि सततं हि मोदकप्रियः। सिन्दूरारुण वस्त्रेश्च पूजितो वरदायकः।। इदं गणपतिम स्तोत्रम् यः पठेद् भक्तिमानः नरः। तस्य देहं च् गेहं च् स्वयम् लक्ष्मीर्न: मुञ्चति:।। oṃ namo vighnarājāya sarvasaukhyapradāyine । duṣṭāriṣṭa vināśāya parāya paramātmane ।। lambodaraṃ mahāvīryaṃ nāgayajñopaśobhitaṃ । ardhacandradharaṃ devaṃ vighnavyūhaḥ vināśanam ।। oṃ hrāṃ hrīṃ hrūṃ hraiṃ hrauṃ hraḥ herambāya namo namaḥ। sarvasiddhiprado'si tvaṃ siddhibuddhi pradobhavaḥ।। cintitārtha pradastvaṃ hi satataṃ hi modakapriyaḥ। sindūrāruṇa vastreśca pūjito varadāyakaḥ।। idaṃ gaṇapatima stotram yaḥ paṭhed bhaktimānaḥ naraḥ। tasya dehaṃ ca gehaṃ ca svayam lakṣmīrna: muñcati:।। Then you can read Siddhi Vinayak Mantra: ॐ नमो सिद्धि विनायकाय सर्व कार्य कर्त्रे सर्व विघ्न प्रशमनाय सर्व राज्य वश्यकरणाय सर्वजन सर्वस्त्रीपुरुष आकर्षणाय श्रीं ॐ स्वाहा oṃ namo siddhi vināyakāya sarva kārya kartre sarva vighna praśamanāya sarva rājya vaśyakaraṇāya sarvajana sarvastrīpuruṣa ākarṣaṇāya śrīṃ oṃ svāhā Read this mantra at least 108 times and better (4x108=432) times (although it is possible and more it depends on the time), then you need to make Samputa from the above Stotras here's how it should look: First you briefly worship your Guru if he is not there then worship all the other Gurus with whom you have connections that you like you can worship Guru Dattatreya as they say he is very merciful to those who worship him and immediately bless them. You can spend a short Ganesh Puja. Then read one or more as you want Shlokas or mantras listed in paragraph 1.). The Japa procedure looks like this: 1.) oṃ śrī gaṇeśāya namaḥ (read 1 time). 2.) Ganesh Gayatri mantra (read 108 time). 3.) Radha Kritam Ganesh Stotram (read 1-3 time). 4.) Ganesh Dwadashanama Stotram (read 1 time). 5.) Lakshmi-Ganesh Stotram (You can read only on Friday, and you can on other days, read 1 time). 6.) Siddhi Vinayak Ganesh Mantra (read 4x108 time). 7.) Lakshmi-Ganesh Stotram (You can read only on Friday, and you can on other days, read 1 time). 8.) Ganesh Dwadashanama Stotram (read 1 time). 9.) Radha Kritam Ganesh Stotram (read 1-3 time). 10.) Ganesh Gayatri mantra (read 108 time). 11.) oṃ śrī gaṇeśāya namaḥ (read 1 time). Next, one should briefly worship Ganesha and Guru as well as at the beginning of the Japa Mantra. This is the whole procedure of Mantra Japa, I say again that this is purely my procedure, I would follow it. However, for best results and guidance in this practice, you should consult the Guru, if you do not have such an opportunity, you can follow the procedure I have given. May you all succeed in this practice and may the divine mother bless you.

William
August 28, 2021 07:47 PM

I am a seeker of enlightenment and new Father. I want both spiritual and material benefits. Not just material benefits. How is this Klim mantra a different mantra than Shrim in effects? They both Give spiritual and material blessings so they both look like equal fructification mantras. Am I right? "The kāma bīja (seed mantra) klīm̐, represents fulfillment of all desires, spiritual and material, as well as granting great powers of attraction. The bīja also consists of ‘ka’ which is Lord Mahākāla’s (an aspect of Lord Śiva) Kamalā śakti, representing the evolution of consciousness. The letter ‘la’ is pṛthvi tattva and represents Earth. The letter ‘ī’ represents Mahāmāyā, the virtual reality. The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, it represents attainment and fulfillment, of all Earthly and material desires and pursuits."

Krishna
August 31, 2021 01:47 AM

Congratulations on the new arrival! Blessings to you and your family! Both the seed mantras help in the fulfillment of desires. The mantra śrīm̐ is for both spiritual and material fruition of all our objectives and desires. These seed mantras as part of a mantra or by themselves may yield the results when the associated japa procedures are properly initiated and followed. There is always the karma factor that we possess that may hinder with the japa and it may result in more time, but some results will follow if we persist.

William
August 31, 2021 02:44 AM

Thank you thank you Krishna ji. Happy Jatamansi! Ok, so they both fullfil all desires and objectives. But it seems Klīm has the added benefit of attraction? I wonder why Klīm isn't used in formulating atma bija. Klīm is my favorite bija. The Masters here tell me that Shrīm was formulated as my atma bija. I'm a little sad, haha

Cintia Carla
January 12, 2023 05:01 PM

The intelligent devotee must understand that Kāmakalā Kāli is the head of all forms of Kāli and identical with Tripura Sundari. The only difference is that Kāmakalā Kāli is the inverse of Tripura Sundari in gentleness and aggressiveness. Everything Kāmakalā Kāli does is oppositely aggressive from what Tripura Sundari would do. The power of attraction of Kāmakalā Kāli and Pratyaṅgirā is the most powerful there is. Kāmakalā Kāli attracts by force and is irresistible. Tripura Sundari is recommended for Satya Yuga and Kāmakalā Kāli is recommended for Kali Yuga. But Guhya Kali is something quite mysterious. Guhya Kali is the presiding power of the Siddha Kunjika Stotram, but it has been modified, so the power of Guhya Kali is secretly set in motion in this Stotra, and that is why it is so powerful.

Богдан
January 13, 2023 06:01 PM

Good afternoon, what do you offer? Can you elaborate on this topic? Thanks.

Dhana
December 01, 2023 12:12 AM

This is not entirely true. Kamakalakali is the highest only of the nine forms of Kali. But the tenth form, Adyakali, is superior to all nine forms. This is stated in Taradipika Tantra 9.12. Therefore, the basic and highest form of Kali, in Kali-Kula, is Adyakali.

Jothi Agaval
December 01, 2023 09:12 PM

Namaste Dhana. The form of Kali endowed with royal powers is Kamakalakali. She is at the center of all forms of Kali, even if there are more esoteric forms of her (Adyakali, Pratyangira and others). Royalty is something very powerful because it is associated with ruling over everyone. This type of authority belongs to the Kamakala aspect of the Singular Reality. This is exactly what people confuse when they say that Mahashodashi is superior to Tripurasundari and that Guhyakali (Maha Siddhikarali) is superior to Kamakalakali.

Kevin
December 01, 2023 11:12 PM

Namaste Jothiji. I need your help please; I have been practicing Atmaraksha mantra of Pratyangira Devi as a means of resolving severe black magic problem. After practicing for a while, I noticed that I have lost a lot of body fat while the black magic problem has reduced to some extent. Do you have any idea what could be causing the bodily mass loss? Is it possible that the black magic is attacking me so that I leave the sadhana? I also perfected one of the Riks for Atharvana Bhadrakali for defense purposes..could you advise how I could use/deploy the weapon for protection? Lastly, I have read that certain mantras/ procedures should be followed when chanting Pratyangira mantras to cool her down..could you please shed some light on what are those for me? Grateful if you could help. Thank you.

Jothi Agaval
December 02, 2023 03:12 PM

This Kāmakalākāḻī is called mahā-saumya-mahā-ghora-rūpa-dhāriṇi. This means that she has the most terrible form to look at, but at the same time this form is the most pleasant and attractive to look at. Her power of attraction is extremely violent. Kāmakalākāḻī is that kind of contradiction. Something similar happens with Lalitā, because although she has the most pleasant look, she can also be as violent as Kāmakalākāḻī. This form of Kāḻī is also called sāyujyāmṛtadāyinī. She bestows the states of Immanence and Transcendence with the Supreme equal Mahātripurasundarī. But why are there two instead of one Mother? It is part of the divine play of the Divine Mother. When one looks at Mahātripurasundarī, the devotee does not suspect and even doubts that she can be as violent as Kāmakalākāḻī. And when the devotee looks at Kāmakalākāḻī, the devotee does not suspect and even doubts that she can be as kind and attractive as Mahātripurasundarī. Śrīkula and Kāḻīkula are a play between the Divine Mother and Creation. The final initiation of Śrīkula and Kāḻīkula are the same, although all previous initiations are different, just as two rivers flow into the same ocean.

Jothi Agaval
December 03, 2023 04:12 AM

Namaste Kevin. That's good, it means Mantra is right for you. Recite the Mantra 108 times on the first day and increase 10 repetitions per day. You will achieve 1008 repetitions per day in 3 months. After that, you will be able to recite as much as you want. Regarding weight loss, please increase the amount of food you are eating. Pratyangira is a purer fire than Agni and will destroy all your diseases, enemies and others. Recite the Mantra just one Yama (3 hours) after any meal or 30 minutes after drinking water. If you do not gradually increase the repetition of the Mantra and increase the amount of food, the fire (Pratyangira) will consume you. I do not recommend that you use Kritya Prayoga without being a devotee of Atharvana Bhadrakali and practicing her Mantra. I also think it's very dangerous. Kritya Prayoga is absolutely deadly. It's like lightning hitting a tree and instantly drying/destroying it. Just continue with Atma Raksha Mantra for now.

Kevin
December 03, 2023 05:12 PM

Namaste Jothiji. My sincere gratitude and thanks for the reply. Is it mandatory to first achieve the 1008 repetitions as you described? Can I do less than 1008 repetitions per day after completing the first 3 months cycle as you mentioned or will I have to maintain the 1008 repetitions daily after it? I will abide by your advice regarding Kritya shakti. I do not wish anyone harm; I just want to render the enemies doing the black magic defenseless against me and my family..we are innocent. Is there anything else to follow that you recommend while pursuing Mother Pratyangira's sadhana? Can i ask you what are the things and qualities in a devotee that pleases her the most? For the heat issue is there anything I can do to reduce it further? Thank you Jothiji. Pranaam.

Богдан
December 03, 2023 08:12 PM

Can you tell me the meaning of this mantra aruṭperuñjōti aruṭperuñjōti taṉipperuṅkaruṇai aruṭperuñjōti and how to practice it correctly? Thank you.

Krishna
December 09, 2023 01:12 AM

Please follow the comments in the article https://manblunder.com/articlesview/shiva-panchakshari-mantra-japa.

dafyayiydo
December 15, 2023 06:12 PM

Only Adyakali has the status of Parabrahman in the Vamachara tantras. All other forms of Kali, regardless of their power, are only manifestations of Adyakali. Power is usually determined by the number of shmashans under their control. Therefore, there is no need to present what is desired as valid. Kamakalakali is of course very strong, she has a huge number of shmashans under her control, but she is not the central figure in the Kali Mandala, but equally as a very important avatar.

Cintia Carla
January 12, 2023 10:01 PM

In Kali Yuga the devotee needs to wield a sharp iron sword specialized in cutting because obstacles are difficult to destroy. In the Satya Yuga the devotee must wield a beautiful unsharpened golden sword, because the obstacles are small and purity and beauty are especially important at that time. In either case, the Guru will take care of the devotee.

Mnx
December 03, 2023 12:12 PM

Namaste Jothi ji. Please guide about ParaPara Shakti. Got to know this term recently, while trying to learn more about Maa, I adore & worship.

Mnx
December 03, 2023 06:12 PM

Namaste Jothi ji. What I wanted to ask, is ParaPara Shakti a higher form then Para Shakti?

Annadata
May 14, 2024 12:05 PM

Hi sir, how do we pronounce the beeja स्फ्रोँ? Should it be F sound or P sound?

Krishna
May 15, 2024 01:05 AM

It is a 'Ph' sound, a stressed 'P'. I would recommend listening to its pronunciation in any Sankrit alphabet pronunciation audio/video. It should not be confused with the general Hindi pronunciation of 'F' that is a soft sound of this letter derived from Middle-Eastern languages. Also, please do not consider reciting this mantra without a proper initiation from a learned and practicing guru. It simply won't work otherwise.

Богдан
May 15, 2024 11:05 AM

Is the letter "S" not pronounced at the beginning? Sphrom?

Annadata
May 16, 2024 10:05 AM

Thank you, Krishna sir. @Богдан S is pronounced I believe. My doubt was only with the next syllable:)

Krishna
May 17, 2024 12:05 AM

All the letters are pronounced. No silent letters.

Nesh
June 17, 2024 12:06 AM

Is it potentially useful to just chant the sphrom bija? I knew a sadhu of Baglamukhi who ended up proceeding to only mentally focusing on hlrīm bija, no other mantra, and by time he had gone beyond 12 crore, the supernatural and spiritual effects of that chanting had become very obvious and shocking to witness. I got initiated by him for that practice but I didn’t feel as drawn to that deity as was necessary for prolonged mantra sadhana, but I do feel that towards Kāmakalā Kālī, and I’ve recited her mantras and kavacham to the point of some supernatural effects, although I’ve only done the self initiation approach 3-4 times in front of Dakshinamūrthī vigraha (speaking of which, if one has no option but to attempt self initiation with faith, I speculate per my little experience, that sitting in front of Dakshinamurthy for hours on trayodashi, chanting the desired mantra the whole time, with the intention of receiving Shaktipat from Dakshinamurthy, seems potentially more likely to generate a successful initiation of the mantra. Letting your mind clear and become pervaded by the mantra in the presence of the first guru, through prolonged mental Japa, I think will make a big difference. One should probably really strive to harvest their intention and tune into the universe while tuning out other noise, for as much time as they can, to the point of altering mental state, to receive shaktipat in the absence of a physical guru)

Nesh
June 17, 2024 12:06 AM

Namaste. Is Mahashodanyasa of Kāmakalā Kālī published on Sanskritdocs.org? Among the versions of Mahākala Samhitā, is it known if they are all the same? The one six volume set from exotic India art looks good, but I’ve no clue. It seems that many texts are riddled with subtle edits and various forms of pinning and sometimes subsequently added encoding

Kapil
October 20, 2024 02:10 PM

My back is paining after chanting this Kamkala Kali mantra. Could it be due to chanting this mantra? Shall I stop chanting the mantra?

Krishna
October 23, 2024 05:10 AM

If you have not been initiated into this mantra, then do not recite this mantra or that of any tantric deities without following the proper procedures. Also, it is best to practice yoga and its related practices to help with the breathing and postures to prevent back pain and other issues. Sometimes even with a proper initiation, we may still face many obstacles and it is best to consult with the initiating guru for guidance on all such matters. My personal opinion is to avoid the mantras of all Higher deities until most karmic issues are sorted out and there is stability in our material life including wealth, health and general well-being of the family etc. The Higher deities initiate rapid karmic burning which may not be suitable for most people.

Nesh
June 25, 2025 11:06 PM

Namaskaram sisters and brothers. I am having confusion about the relationship of Lalita mahātripura Sundarī and Kāmakalā Kālī. Specifically this relates to the primacy of these two supreme queens of consciousness. In recent comments and many articles here, we can see the exoteric Śrī Vidyā view, which was especially clarified by Tivra, and says Lalita is the transcendent / Fire as cause / First of the intermediate realm / Feminine causal Fire, while Kāmakalā Kālī is the immanent / Fire as effect / the universal force that penetrates all of Lalita’s Leela / Masculine Fire as the effect of Lalita’s causal station. However, perhaps looking at texts such as Yoginihrdaya and Radha Tantra (which i would need to more closely study to properly cite), one gleans a sense that Kamakala Kali may not be the effect or product of Lalitā but instead perhaps the ultimate icchā śaktī that gives rise to the form of Lalitā, or turns herself into Lalitā. I am totally winging it here to be sure but it’s been on my mind daily so I’m just going to continue. Are there any scriptures or exegesis examing Kāmakalā Kālī as the will to be Lalitā, and perhaps having one phase where she is more primordial to Lalitā and not yet manifested in full structure, and another phase where this Kāmakalā Kālī is fully manifested as the whole effect of Lalitā? This is to say, what if Kāmakalā Kālī has a form that is so pre-emanant that she in this state proceeds even transcendence as we may know that concept? So, Kāmakalā Kālī as something akin to the pre-causal ignition, the Fire behind the Fire? Perhaps the Love that the Fire is born from? I really have not studied enough or experienced enough to be soundly speculating about these things but this matter has been really floating around my thoughts. I wonder if this would necessarily get into non-linear causality, looped genesis etc. From the standpoint of the greatest throne of the intermediate realm, Lalitā seems first, while from the standpoint of the soul spark or its source, perhaps Kāmakalā Kālī is the spark that caused the throne. Desire creating what then gives itself meaning. Could there be a sort of superposition primordial form where both supreme queens of consciousness are one? And a singular impulse, then both “arise” together from “there”? Could there be a form that is like pre-linguistic Will that proceeds Lalitā as structured Will? Or could some phase of Kāmakalā Kālī be traced back as an inverse of Lalitā? Really this all brings to mind the systems where Kāmakalā Kālī is Rakta Guhya Kālī, who both is an emanation of Guhya Kali, and who then goes on the give rise to countless forms of Guhya Kali within the immanent realms? In that case to me it looks like one Goddess who is utterly beyond causality (Guhyakālī) is giving rise to a phase of herself that is also beyond but touching the boundary and igniting the flames of causality (Red Guhyakālī / Kāmakalā Kālī). So perhaps in this case, the eternally singular Guhyakālī takes the form of the manifold of Kāmakalā Kālī, who erupts a potentially infinite number of immanent Guhyakālī forms across all dimensions. I mean I have no clue. Would really appreciate hearing thoughts and guidance about this matter, and any text recommendations.

Rajiv
June 26, 2025 02:06 AM

Why do you mix two traditions, Sri Vidya (Sri Lalita) and KaliKrama (Kali Ma)? Love, surrender to one Deity, why complicate your life? Dig deep to reach the water. All Tantric traditions require initiation into mantras to protect the practitioner. Ask the Mother Goddess to send you a Guru, he will come (knock and it will open for you), if not, then your faith is weak! If not in this life, in the next, there is no hurry. I read somewhere that by making distinctions and looking for them, you simply anger the Great Shakti, She Is One in different guises. As Sri Ramakrishna said: "The Mother prepares different dishes for each child, according to his nature." Most students rush about in search of a Deity, Gurus do not want to understand that everything has its time. If you have chosen one Deity, it happens spontaneously and it is true, if it does not suit you, then the Deity itself will correct and direct you in the direction you need. Trust this process.

Dylan
June 26, 2025 02:06 AM

Namaste Nesh. The Yoginīhṛdayam is exclusively devoted to Lalitā, Her Vidyā and the Śrīcakra. The only mention of Kālī therein is in 1.22-24, which describes the āvaraṇas of the Śrīcakra in saṁhārakrama in reference to the divine acts: "In the nine cakras, Trailokyamohana and so forth, O Sureśvarī, are found Nāda, Bindu, Kalā, Jyeṣṭhā, Raudrī then Vāmā, as well as Viṣagnī, Dūtarī, and Sarvānandā, in this order. Nāda and Bindu are undivided, Kālī has the nature of will, Jyeṣṭhā is knowledge, the remaining ones being activity. The Cakra is thus threefold. It is a form of Kāmakalā; its essential nature is expansion." Kālī here is icchāśakti, located in the eight-petaled lotus, Sarvasaṁkṣobhana. Jyeṣṭhā is jñānaśakti as the fourteen triangled enclosure, Sarvasaubhāgyadāyaka. The remaining five - Raudrī, Vāmā, Viṣagnī, Dūtarī, Sarvānandā - embody kriyāśakti and the remaining āvaraṇas. This is one of a series of contemplations on the Śrīcakra from the first chapter of the Yoginīhṛdayam. That it is of the form of Kāmakalā is to say that it is the form of consciousness as the union of Śiva and Śakti. It is taught in the Kāmakalāvilāsa: "The Supreme Śakti is resplendent. She is both the seed and sprout as the manifested union of Śiva and Śakti. She is very subtle. Her form is manifested through the union of the first letter of the alphabet (A) and the vimarśa letter (Ha)." That She is both the seed and the sprout is to say that She is both the cause of all things and is Herself all things as the one Śiva-Śakti. As is said in the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvṛtti: "For an object, the condition of effect is merely its having been made external; thus, both being external and being an effect are such only in relation to a single reality, and, indeed, it is depending on the knowing subject (i.e. the Goddess) that one may speak in practical reality of internal and external. Therefore, effect is produced by the knowing subject and none other." She is the union of the first and last letters of Sanskrit: A and Ha. That is to say, She is simultaneously the transcendent (A) and immanent (Ha) realities, joined together as the one, unitary consciousness which is "I", ahaṁ, the word itself being formed by the conjunction of A and Ha. She is both Śiva and Śakti; śabda and artha; the white and red bindus. Kāmatattva is the Unstruck Sound of consciousness, the "Half of Half of Ha." The letter Ha is the last in the Sanskrit alphabet (excluding Kṣa and Ḻa), and it embodies the Kula, the totality of all manifested things. In that respect, it is the "emission" of the supreme reality in its grossest form. Emission/visarga is both that which impels the unfolding of all things and is itself that unfolding. Half of that is visarga, the last of the vowels. Unlike Ha, visarga is not as clearly enunciated. Hence, it is aptly connected with the subtler form of emission, that of object oriented consciousness still immersed in subjectivity. In Devanagari, it is written as two dots, one above the other. This suggests a kind of "double emission"; on the one hand, it is the effulgence of the energies of consciousness (the vowels) which spill out as the universe, but at the same time this emission does not take place anywhere else. It is always entirely within the supreme reality. This "Half of Ha" is the Full Moon, full to bursting with nectar. Half of that is "Half of Half of Ha." Half of two dots is one dot, so it is simply a bindu, not engaged in any act of manifestation/withdrawal. It is simply the resonance of consciousness, the Unstruck Sound in its purest form, which is self-reflexivity, self-awareness, Parāvāc. It is the New Moon, the inner, unchanging energy which sustains all the others. This Supreme Emission is Passion, the grasping of one's own nature, the Heart of all. It is complete repose in one's true nature - the very nature of pure consciousness - recapitulated at the microcosmic level as the union of man and woman, as also when there is contact between sense objects and the senses. These are the left and right channels, the Moon and Sun, which become fused on account of resting in the delight of subjectivity and so the wonder of consciousness emerges. This is how all things come about, and also how they are withdrawn in the same instant. The Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya says: "Kālī, the energy of the Teaching, is Passion, the divine Passion within worldly passion, the act of union which is the radiant energy within all the energies. The energy of the Teaching is said to be enjoyment, spiritual enjoyment within worldly enjoyment."

Nesh
June 26, 2025 05:06 AM

Namaste Dylan. Many thanks for this! It is going to take me some contemplation and new study to properly digest! I surely rambled too much in my question, trying to clarify my mind to myself but at the present moment, my confusion I think is coming from wanting to experience within a certain system, and specifically, to properly cognize Lalitā and Kāmakalā Kālī in that system. I guess that is to say, I am trying to fill in a mental chart from a state of something like dvaitādvaita perception and belief. Straightforwardly, I am trying to harmonize what I have learned from Tivra with some details in the past which were shared by Tripuraghna and Jothi Agaval. Working with very incomplete information and my current gurus do not have much interest in this topic, so on one hand it is likely inconsequential but on the other, I am distracted by confusion and want to reach some clarity. Just in case it may be of use, here’s a few of the comments delivered by Tivra which sets out major facets of the system I am presently trying to experientially explore: “ Namaste Nesh. You seem quite interested in this Goddess Kāmakalā Kālī. Let me clarify your doubts about her. Fire is of the nature of Cause; the Sun is of the nature of Effect; the Moon is of the nature of Cause-Effect. Realize that the Moon is Cause and Effect simultaneously. Realize that the Moon always has a bright half and a dark half, no matter what phase it is in. The bright and dark part is the Fire (Cidagni or Soul Spark) reflected on the Earth as Cause and Effect. The one who is Fire/Cidagni as the “Cause” and the bright part of the Moon is called Lalitā. The one who is Fire/Cidagni as the “Effect” and the dark part of the Moon is called Kāmakalā Kālī. Both are Supreme Queens because they are born of Fire, but Lalitā is above Kāmakalā Kālī because Fire as Cause is superior to Fire as Effect. Lalitā and Kāmakalā Kālī are the highest authorities below Aruṭperuñjōti and Grace Shakti. They guard the door of what is higher. Lalitā rules the Night and Kāmakalā Kālī rules the Day. Lalitā is the Feminine Fire and Kāmakalā Kālī is the Masculine Fire. Lalitā is the transcendental Fire that gives rise to the entire Creation and Kāmakalā Kālī is the Fire immanent and hidden in the Creation that penetrates the Transcendental Fire that is Lalitā. If you observe what I have said well you will see that there is a mutual penetration between Lalitā and Kāmakalā Kālī. If you identify yourself with Kāmakalā Kālī you will penetrate and become Lalitā and then you will become Kāmakalā Kālī again. If you identify yourself with Lalitā you will penetrate and become Kāmakalā Kālī and then you will become Lalitā again. This is continuous. And one who penetrates them penetrates and becomes all.” “ Nesh. Now about the Sun. Dakṣiṇakālī (Sādi) is called the Eve of all Eves. Why? She refuses to lose her individuality and personality, different in each person as the Jīvātmā, even after recognizing Brahman as herself. She has this spirit of “rebellion” in a good sense. All of us humans are called Eve children because of this. We may evolve continuously, but the Gods will always be the same. This is the sense of “rebellion.” Dakṣiṇakālī is pulling the “Moon” towards herself, while Sādi Lalitā is pulling the “Fire” towards herself. Dakṣiṇakālī says to Sādi Lalitā: I want to be like the Fire, but without losing my own individuality and personality. Now about the Moon. The physical body is more complex than people think. Did you know that the tangible, material physical body has a hidden, invisible body? When Siddhas teleport long distances instantly, they absorb the physical body into this secret physical body and place the explicit physical body outside at the desired destination. This secret physical body that human beings possess and inexplicably exist everywhere is Guhyakālī, while Hādi Lalitā is the explicit physical body. When someone travels long distances instantly, it is Hādi Lalitā entering Guhyakālī and coming out anywhere in existence. The physical body has an intelligence and consciousness of its own: this is Guhyakālī. — Namaste Nesh. There is only one God and one Goddess in the Supramental Realm: Aruṭperuñjōti and Grace Shakti. They are everything below them. There is a Goddess called Lalitā Mahātripurasundarī who sits on the lap of Paramaśiva and She herself is Parāśakti. She is in triple form (Kādi, Sādi, Hādi) and is the guardian of the gate leading to the Supramental Realm. This Lalitā emerged from Aruṭperuñjōti as the representative of the Intermediate Realm, that is, She is the Mother of all Gods and is in the form of all Goddesses. Lalitā rules everything below the Supramental Realm, so in War She can invoke any Weapon, Goddess or God: She is invincible. She is the embodiment of Love and Compassion in the Intermediate Realm and you will meet Her before you enter the supramental planes; she will bless you when you reach her. Kādi, Sādi, Hādi are the shining part of the moon and out of these three arise three: Kāmakalākālī (Kādi), Dakṣiṇakālī (Sādi) and Guhyakālī (Hādi). ” If it is not too much trouble, i would be very grateful to read your insights about this

Omid
June 26, 2025 11:06 AM

Maybe if you pause a moment and consider it like this. You are standing on a street and there are a variety of skyscrapers along the street. You have heard that the top floor of each skyscraper is a good place to be. In each skyscraper there is no elevator, the many floors are laid out like a maze and if you can find the scattered stairwells they are guarded by various guards, so that the journey to the top is arduous and not straightforward. Now you go into the lobby of each skyscraper and ask "What is it like on the top floor? What is there?" and the answer is "Go and see for yourself, but find a guide." And then you walk back out and go to the next skyscraper and go in the lobby and repeat. The question you might consider is whether this behavior is a way of avoiding the work and dedication involved in working your way up through one of the buildings, or whether this behavior comes from a fear that you will commit to one building only to find out much later that another building had an even better top floor and feeling then like you made the wrong choice of buildings. The secret is that the very top floors are ultimately all the same, and the key is just to get to one of them while you have the chance. That is my own humble understanding of the landscape and your struggle, I mean no offense. (Also just to make it a little more accurate and even more frustrating, there is also a secret elevator in each building that goes right to the top but only very few people can find it and get in and there's no way to understand or change who gets admission to the elevator, lol.)

Divoras
June 26, 2025 04:06 PM

Dear Nesh, would you mind sharing the avarana krama of kamakala-kali as per her khadgamala? I was wondering if kamakalakali and siddhikarali guhyakali will have similar avaranas and deities in thier chakras?

Dylan
June 26, 2025 11:06 PM

Namaste Nesh. Perhaps this will be of some interest to you. In Tantrāloka, Abhinavagupta says: "Thus, the Goddess Parā, Who performs these five operations, is called Kālī and Kālakarṣiṇī." Here, he equates the Supreme Goddess of his own Trika tradition, Parā, to Kālī. Even though Parā often features as one of three primary Goddesses, She is solitary in the Anuttara Trika taught by the Parātrīśikā Tantra, which is devoted exclusively to Her and Her single-syllable mantra. She and Her mantra also feature in the Paraśurāmakalpasūtra, so She is integrated into Śrīvidyā in that way, and also because Her mantra is the śaktibīja. The name Kālī is understood to be derived from kalanā, "operations". Time and sequentiality is essentially "operation" in the sense of motion. It is defined in the Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā: "Time is the transit of the sun, etc., or the birth of this or that flower and so on, or also heat and cold. Or time, in reality, is nothing but the succession characterized by these elements." In other words, time is a kind of perception, one based on the transit of mutually exclusive realities. So says the Virūpākṣapañcāśikā: "As the Self, that awareness is unitary, because there is no sequence in it of either place or time. However, as associated with objects of consciousness that are differentiated from each other, that awareness is the substratum of differentiation." For this reason, it is understood to be the Lord's creative activity. It is said in the Svacchanda Tantra: "One should know how the division of the sixfold Path is present all together in the vital breath." The vital breath, prāṇa (as a whole, not simply the out-breath), is none other than the movement of consciousness itself as the form and sustaining energy of all things. It is the "solidification" of the Unstruck Sound of pure consciousness. So, Abhinava says: "The extending process of diversification and development (kalana) of the Path takes place in two ways: in a successive and in a non-successive manner. Succession and its absence in the field of phenomenal existence are the differentiated development of single units successively, as for example, the transition from cause to effect and various units simultaneously, as happens when viewing a picture." But, as the Unstruck Sound: "The supreme form of time, which is experienced both as a sequence of periods of time and eternal time free of succession, abides within consciousness." This is Kālī. She manifests time and destroys time. She is also known as Mātṛsadbhāva, the Essence of all knowing subjects. She is also known as Vāmeśvarī. The Niśisaṁcara Tantra says: "This, the Kaulikī Vidyā, bestows every accomplishment. It has come forth from the presence of the God of gods along with the path of His Power, which is the descent of the Goddess Vāmeśvarī, and becomes manifest." She is the inner ground of consciousness, the energy which wanders in the empty, luminous Sky (hence She is sometimes called Vyomavāmeśvarī). She 'vomits' (vam-) all things, that is, She is the perpetual outpouring of the bliss of consciousness in the form of all that exists within Her own nature. In this respect, She is understood as abandoning Her fearsome, time devouring aspect and assumes the form of the joyous process of generation. This is Tripurasundarī. But also, the word "vāma" means "reverse" or "contrary". In this context, it suggests that the Goddess operates in two ways. On the one hand, She "reverses" the state of unitary, pure consciousness in the act of manifestation; on the other, She "reverses" the process of manifestation in a return to the fundamental state. So, we can understand Kālī from kalana as consciousness which is engaged in the "operations" of generating and withdrawing time; joyous passion and fearsome death. This is seen most clearly in Her form as Kāmakalākālī.

Nesh
June 27, 2025 03:06 AM

This is of very great interest to me! Thank you so much for always taking the time to give these in-depth highly cited answers. I can see no other path besides arduously long study to have access to such precisely composited clarifications. It’s really terrific. I will be back pestering you with more inquiries shortly if that continues to be alright.

Nesh
June 27, 2025 06:06 AM

Dear Divoras, I am perceiving it is not really mean to be posted. Honestly I tried to share a bit of it just now and the comment I lost at the last moment I guess. Once in the past, I published a bit of it on shaktaverse subreddit from a different source than my own (kamakotimandali a lost nidhi as of now), and after that my transliterated file and its copies on all devices and storage of the ~full Khadgamala had disappeared. I think understand very well your curiosity very well, so I’ll leave some things at least: 1. The Kamakala Kali sahasranama I have heard or read has the unique attribute of conferring the full effect of the Khadgamala as well (same with Guhya Kali sahasranama, I’ve read here). 2. Here is in part the beginning of this 10000 syllable mantra you seek: aiṃ hrīṃ śrīṃ krīṃ hūṃ hrīṃ kāmakalākāli dakṣaṇakāli bhadrakāli śmaśānakāli kālakāli guhyakāli dhanakāli siddhikāli caṇḍakāli lakṣmi mahālakṣmi annapūrṇe vanadurge aghore padmāvati mahiṣamardini jayadurge durge rājamātaṅgi ucchiṣṭamātaṅgi sumukhi bagalāmukhi dhanalakṣmi sarasvati bhuvaneśvari ashvārūḍhe nityaklinne bhairavi rājyalakṣmi rājarājeśvari śūlini mahācaṇḍayogīśvari siddhilakṣmi rājyasiddhilakṣmi A lot of feeling can be gleaned just from This, even with only minor knowledge. Contemplation i think is alright, don’t chant this fragment though

Kamakala Kali Trailokyakarṣaṇa Mantraḥ

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