Śrī Siddhakuñjikā Stotram ( श्री सिद्धकुञ्जिका स्तोत्रम् )
Prologue:- The Śrī Devī Mahatmyaṃ, an abstract from Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa, is a grand compilation of a war between good and evil, the fight between Goddess Durgā and the demonic asura Mahiṣāsurā. Spiritually, this applies to the removal of all ills, such as lust, greed, anger, laziness, constant wavering of mind, etc. impacting our spiritual ascension. The Śrī Devī Mahatmyaṃ, also called Caṇḍī Pāṭha or Durgā Saptaśati, consists of 700 verses or ślokas, each of which is considered very sacred and has a material and spiritual purpose associated with it. One who recites the entire 700 verses periodically, gains immense happiness and finally gains eligibility and inclination towards self-realization. In total, the Śrī Devī Mahatmyaṃ is an adulation of the Divine Feminine. It is an outpouring of selfless devotion and surrender to the Divine Mother, seen as a representation of the infinite and everlasting energy and bliss.
Śrī Siddhakuñjikā Stotram, is a sacred hymn that is recited prior to the recitation of Śrī Durgā Saptaśati and is also a pre-requisite for those interested in reciting one of the most powerful mantras - Śrī Caṇḍī Navākṣarī Mantra. It needs to be noted that the bīja-s or mantra seed syllables of this stotram, reference the Dasamahāvidyā-s or the ten aspects of the Divine Mother, such as the references to Goddesses Kāli with the krīm̐ bīja, Dhūmāvati as Dhūrjaṭa by the dhūm̐ bīja, Kamalātmikā as Mahālakṣmī by the klīm̐ bīja, Bhuvaneśvarī by the hrīm̐ bīja. The mātṛkā-s or the aspects of the Divine Mother ruling the letters of the Sanskrit Alphabet from ‘a’(अ) to ‘kṣa’(क्ष), constitute the bhūta lipi, which is used in the life-infusing (prāṇa pratiṣṭha) ritual. Reference is made to the mātṛkā-s, for infusing life to the Śrī Durgā Saptaśati and the Śrī Caṇḍī Navākṣarī Mantra.
The word kuñjikā, refers to the One who has the keys to unlock the mystic secrets of the Creation. It is therefore of great and immense value, to recite this stotram on its own and also as a pre-requisite for the sacred 700 verses of Śrī Devī Mahatmyaṃ. A mere recitation is not sufficient, but fully comprehending the meaning and performing the sādhana, will definitely provide fruitful results.
There are primarily two variations of the Stotram specified in many books. One of them ends at verse 13 itself. The other goes has an additional śloka. Both versions have been clubbed in this document and the smaller version has been mentioned in square brackets [] at the verses 12 and 13.
śrī gaṇeśāya namaḥ ।
श्री गणेशाय नमः ।
May Lord Gaṇeśa bless us and fulfill all our wishes. May He remove all the obstacles and ensure success in all our endeavors.
Viniyogaḥ (विनियोगः) :-
oṃ asya śrī kuñjikā stotra mantrasya sadāśiva ṛṣiḥ ।
anuṣṭup chandaḥ ।
śrī triguṇātmikā devatā ।
oṃ aim̐ bījaṃ ।
oṃ hrīm̐ śaktiḥ ।
oṃ klīm̐ kīlakam ।
mama sarvābhīṣṭasiddhyarthe jape viniyogaḥ ॥
ॐ अस्य श्री कुञ्जिका स्तोत्र मन्त्रस्य सदाशिव ऋषिः ।
अनुष्टुप् छन्दः ।
श्रीत्रिगुणात्मिका देवता ।
ॐ ऐँ बीजं ।
ॐ ह्रीँ शक्तिः ।
ॐ क्लीँ कीलकम् ।
मम सर्वाभीष्टसिद्ध्यर्थे जपे विनियोगः ॥
Meaning:- To fulfill all my heartfelt desires, I recite the below Śrī Kuñjikā stotra mantra, who’s preceptor/ṛṣiḥ is Sadāśiva. The meter or chandas is Anuṣṭup. The deity associated with this mantra is Śrī Triguṇātmikā (One who governs all the guṇas or qualities such as sattva/gentle, rajas/passion and tamas/violent). The seed/bīja is “oṃ aim̐”, the śakti or power is “oṃ hrīm̐” and the key to unlock the mantra/kīlaka is “oṃ klīm̐”.
ṛṣyādi nyāsa ( ऋष्यादि न्यास ) :-
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devanāgari |
Procedure |
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1 |
sadāśiva ṛṣaye namaḥ śirasi |
सदाशिव ऋषये नमः शिरसि |
open the right palm and touch the top of the forehead with the ring and thumb fingers joined at the top. |
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2 |
anuṣṭup chandase namaḥ mukhe |
अनुष्टुप् छन्दसे नमः मुखे |
Now touch the mouth at the lips with the above mudrā. |
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3 |
śrī triguṇātmikā devatāyai namaḥ hṛdi |
श्रीत्रिगुणात्मिका देवतायै नमः हृदि |
Touch the heart with the right palm. |
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4 |
oṃ aim̐ bījaya namaḥ guhye |
ॐ ऐं बीजय नमः गुह्ये |
Touch the genetalia/perineum with the right hand fingers, with the thumb and ring finger joined at the tips on the top. |
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5 |
oṃ hrīm̐ śaktaye namaḥ pādayoḥ |
ॐ ह्रीं शक्तये नमः पादयोः |
Touch the feet with both the hands. |
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6 |
oṃ klīm̐ kīlakaya namaḥ nābhau |
ॐ क्लीं कीलकय नमः नाभौ |
Touch the navel with the right hand fingers. |
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7 |
viniyogaya namaḥ sarvāṅge |
विनियोगाय नमः सर्वाङ्गे |
Run both the palms all over the body. |
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iti ṛṣyādi nyāsaḥ |
इति ऋष्यादि न्यासः |
॥śiva uvāca॥ (॥शिव उवाच॥)
śṛṇu devi! pravakṣyāmi, kuñjikā stotram uttamam ।
yena mantra prabhāveṇa, caṇḍī jāpaḥ śubho bhavet ॥ 1 ॥
शृणु देवि! प्रवक्ष्यामि, कुञ्जिका स्तोत्रमुत्तमम् ।
येन मन्त्र प्रभावेण, चण्डी जापः शुभो भवेत् ॥ १ ॥
Lord Śiva spoke:- My dear Devi, Please listen very attentively. The Siddha Kuñjikā stotram(hymn) is highly revered and considered very auspicious and a pre-requisite for the seven hundred ślokas/hymns of Śrī Durga/Caṇḍī saptaśati as well as the Śrī Caṇḍī mantra japa. The fructification of the 700 hymns becomes possible, only when this stotram is recited prior.
na kavacaṃ nārgalā-stotraṃ, kīlakaṃ na rahasyakam ।
na sūktaṃ nāpi dhyānaṃ ca, na nyāso na ca vārcanam ॥ 2 ॥
न कवचं नार्गला-स्तोत्रं, कीलकं न रहस्यकम् ।
न सूक्तं नापि ध्यानं च, न न्यासो न च वार्चनम् ॥ २ ॥
There is no pre-requisite for the Siddha Kuñjikā stotram. One need not recite the protective kavacam, or the binding argalā stotram. Neither is there a compulsive need to recite the unlocking kīlaka stotram or the secretive rahasya stotrams. One may also dispense with the recitation of the various auspicious sūktaṃs as well as the meditative dhyāna ślokas(hymns) as well. Likewise, there’s no need for activating the various body channels - nāḍis through the nyāsas. One can also dispense with the ritualistic offering of lights and incense through the arcana ritual.
kuñjikā pāṭha mātreṇa, durgā pāṭha phalaṃ labhet ।
ati guhyataraṃ devi ! devānāmapi dularbham ॥ 3 ॥
कुञ्जिका पाठ मात्रेण, दुर्गा पाठ फलं लभेत् ।
अति गुह्यतरं देवि ! देवानामपि दुलर्भम् ॥ ३ ॥
One gets no merit, if the 700 ślokas(hymns) of Śrī Durgā/Caṇḍī Pāṭha also called Śrī Durgā Saptaśati, are recited without first reciting this most crucial Siddha Kuñjikā stotram. Dear Devi! This is extremely secretive and is difficult to obtain even for the celestial beings and it’s sanctity must therefore be maintained.
gopanīyaṃ prayatnena svayoniriva pārvati ।
māraṇaṃ mohanaṃ vaśyaṃ stambhanoccāṭanādikam ।
pāṭha mātreṇa saṃsiddhayet kuñjikā stotramuttamam ॥ 4 ॥
गोपनीयं प्रयत्नेन स्वयोनिरिव पार्वति ।
मारणं मोहनं वश्यं स्तम्भनोच्चाटनादिकम् ।
पाठ मात्रेण संसिद्धयेत् कुञ्जिका स्तोत्रमुत्तमम् ॥ ४ ॥
Oh my Dear Parvati! Please hide it from your own Creation and do not disclose this most secretive stotram to any undeserving persons. Please be aware that this stotram is extremely effective for annihilation (māraṇaṃ), mesmerization (mohanaṃ), attraction (vaśyaṃ), blocking (stambhanaṃ) and dissension/dispersal (uccāṭana). The Caṇḍī Pāṭha is extremely effective with the recitation of this Siddha Kuñjikā stotram.
Atha mantraḥ -
aim̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ cāmuṇḍāyai vicce ।
om̐ glaum̐ hum̐ klīm̐ jūm̐ saḥ
jvālaya jvālaya jvala jvala prajvala prajvala
aim̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ cāmuṇḍāyai vicce
jvala ham̐ sam̐ lam̐ kṣam̐ phaṭ svāhā ॥ 5 ॥
॥ iti mantraḥ ॥
अथ मन्त्रः -
ऐँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ चामुण्डायै विच्चे ।
ॐ ग्लौँ हुँ क्लीँ जूँ सः
ज्वालय ज्वालय ज्वल ज्वल प्रज्वल प्रज्वल
ऐँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ चामुण्डायै विच्चे
ज्वल हँ सँ लँ क्षँ फट् स्वाहा ॥ ५ ॥
॥ इति मन्त्रः ॥
The bīja mantra aim̐, which is the vāk bīja, represents all knowledge – material and spiritual. It is also the bīja of Goddess Sarasvati, who’s the consort of the Creator Brahma.
The hrīm̐ bīja is associated with mahāmāyā and represents the power to illuminate, manifest, transform and also heralds auspiciousness.
The kāma bīja klīm̐ manifests all desires and wishes.
Cāmuṇḍa is another name for Śrī Durgā, an aspect of Śakti, who manifested Herself for slaying the demonic asuras Caṇḍa and Muṇḍa, who represent cruelty and immorality.
Vicce is another bīja representing everything that can be known as well as that, which can only be experienced – consciousness.
Pieced together, the mantra “aim̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ cāmuṇḍāyai vicce“ would help us gain all worldly and spiritual knowledge, manifest our desires, lead a moralistic path and finally attain self-realization and liberation.
The mantra om̐ is Śabda Brahman and is the sound of the manifested Super consciousness. It represents auspiciousness, removes all impurities and is generally the preceding mantra for all major auspicious mantras.
The pārthiva (Earth) bīja glaum̐, dispels impurities and inauspiciousness around us.
The varma bīja hum̐, offers a shield and acts as an armor against all enemies internal and external.
The kāma bīja klīm̐, attracts all that we seek and aids in the fulfillment of wishes and desires.
The bīja-s jūm̐ saḥ associated with the mṛtyuñjaya mantra, represent amṛtīkaraṇa or infusing the nectar of life.
The words “jvālaya jvālaya jvala jvala prajvala prajvala” represents dīptīkaraṇa or illumination and developing a radiant personality.
The ākāśa bīja ham̐, represents praṇa, breath and expansion of consciousness.
The bīja sam̐, represents integration, wholeness and is the balancing factor in life and relations.
The bīja lam̐, represents inertia, attachments and also divine grace.
The bīja kṣam̐, represents dualities of grounding and empowering, high and low and intensity of emotion.
Pieced together, we get the meaning of this mantra, May the Divine Mother Śrī Caṇḍī, Who's the manifested Dynamic Super consciousness, usher in auspiciousness and cleanse us of all impurities, protect us eternally from all enemies internal and external, fulfill all our wishes and desires and infuse spirituality, morality and help us realize life's true purpose. May She illuminate us with all round knowledge, expand our consciousness, remove attachments, dualities, balance our emotions and integrate us into the Whole of the Creation.
namaste rudra rūpiṇyai , namaste madhu-mardini ।
namaḥ kaiṭabha hāriṇyai, namaste mahiṣārdini ॥ 6 ॥
नमस्ते रुद्र रूपिण्यै , नमस्ते मधु-मर्दिनि ।
नमः कैटभ हारिण्यै, नमस्ते महिषार्दिनि ॥ ६ ॥
Salutations to the mighty and terrifying One, who has destroyed the pride of the most powerful demonic celestial asuras Madhu and Kaiṭabha with Her side glance, and helped Lord Viṣṇu slay them. Madhu and Kaiṭabha represent intoxicated pride and ego, as well as a negative and annoying attitude that comes from it, which can completely vanish by Her side glance and the grace that emanates from it, leading to the kuṇḍalini activation and the true experience of the expansion of consciousness. Salutations to the One who has vanquished the asura Mahiṣā, who represents the stubbornness to change and evolve on the right path.
namaste śumbha hantryai ca, niśumbhāsura ghātini ।
jāgrataṃ hi mahādevi japa! siddhiṃ kurūṣva me ॥ 7 ॥
नमस्ते शुम्भ हन्त्र्यै च, निशुम्भासुर घातिनि ।
जाग्रतं हि महादेवि जप! सिद्धिं कुरूष्व मे ॥ ७ ॥
Salutations to the One, who has vanquished the asuras Śumbha and Niśumbha. The twins Śumbha and Niśumbha represent our tendency to stick to the same old routine of living and leading life on a day to day in the material world, Staying in fear and without considering to make the step and embarking on the right spiritual journey. She gives the nudge in Her own ways as Mahāmāyā and releases us from all the karma and bondage, cause and effect.
aim̐-kārī sṛṣṭi-rūpāyai, hrīm̐kārī pratipālikā ।
klīm̐kārī kāma-rūpiṇyai, bījarūpe namo'stute ॥ 8 ॥
ऐँ-कारी सृष्टि-रूपायै, ह्रीँकारी प्रतिपालिका ।
क्लीँकारी काम-रूपिण्यै, बीजरूपे नमोऽस्तुते ॥ ८ ॥
She manifests as Goddess Saraswati, the Śakti of Lord Brahma, the Creator and assists in the task of Creation with the seed/bīja mantra aim̐. She also manifests as Goddess Lakṣmī, the Śakti of Lord Viṣṇu, the Preserver/Sustainer and helps in maintaining and sustaining the Creation with the seed/bīja mantra hrīm̐. She goes further and manifests as Goddess Pārvati, the consort of Rudra the Destroyer and helps in keeping the time and balance of Creation, in tune with karma, via the seed/bīja mantra klīm̐. Salutations to Her who is the cause and effect of all bīja-s.
cāmuṇḍā caṇḍaghātī ca, yaikārī varadāyinī ।
vicce cā 'bhayadā nityaṃ, namaste mantrarūpiṇi ॥ 9 ॥
चामुण्डा चण्डघाती च, यैकारी वरदायिनी ।
विच्चे चा ऽभयदा नित्यं, नमस्ते मन्त्ररूपिणि ॥ ९ ॥
As Cāmuṇḍā, She is the destroyer of the demonic asuras Caṇḍa and Muṇḍa, who signify wrathful attitude shorn of any compassion or gratitude as well as immoral behavior. The Divine Mother is credited to destroy these qualities within us, as well as in our adversaries. She also represents the letter ‘yai’(यै), denoting Her wish fulfilling and benevolent attribute. The word ‘vicce’ consists of ‘vit’, ‘ca’ and ‘i’, denoting ‘cit’ (consciousness), ‘sat’ (everlasting) and ‘ānanda’ (bliss), signifying a state of everlasting bliss with the expansion of one’s consciousness. The three words are also related to the preceding three bīja-s of the Caṇḍi navārṇa mantra in this manner:
Cit => aim̐ => Mahāsarasvatī.
Sat => hrīm̐ => Mahālakṣmī.
Ānanda => klīm̐ => Mahākālī.
Cāmuṇḍā Herself represents Brahmavidya, also called Śrīvidya. To obtain Brahmavidya or the ultimate spiritual knowledge that leads to self-realization and liberation, One must worship Her in the triad or tripura, as Cit – Mahāsarasvatī, Sat - Mahālakṣmī and Ānanda – Mahākālī. The Caṇḍi navārṇa mantra is therefore – “aim̐ hrīm̐ klīm̐ cāmuṇḍāyai vicce“.
dhām̐ dhīm̐ dhūm̐ dhūrjaṭeḥ patnīḥ, vām̐ vīm̐ vūm̐ vāgadhīśvarī tathā ।
krām̐ krīm̐ krūm̐ kālikā devi śām̐ śīm̐ śūm̐ me śubhaṃ kuru ॥ 10 ॥
धाँ धीँ धूँ धूर्जटेः पत्नीः,वाँ वीँ वूँ वागधीश्वरी तथा ।
क्राँ क्रीँ क्रूँ कालिका देवि शाँ शीँ शूँ मे शुभं कुरु ॥ १० ॥
The bīja mantra dhām̐ indicates dhana or wealth and it’s protection.
The bīja mantra dhīm̐ indicates attraction of wealth and prosperity and is associated with Lord Kubera.
The bīja mantra dhūm̐ indicates removing all ills impacting our welfare and financial interests.
Dhūrjaṭa is another epithet of Lord Śiva with matted locks of hair representing the infinite nature of Super consciousness. Patni means consort.
The bīja mantra vām̐ indicates powerful and effective speech to make a marked impression.
The bīja mantra vīm̐ indicates very attractive and mesmerizing speech to win over people and attract attention of all higher powers.
The bīja mantra vūm̐ indicates removing all speech related defects and infusing mellifluous speech to the devotee.
Vāgadhīśvarī refers to Goddess Sarasvati, who governs speech and all knowledge, spiritual and material.
The bīja mantra krām̐ indicates fierce transformative energy that can break through all karmic barriers and transform the state of our lives.
The kāli bīja mantra krīm̐ indicates our spiritual upheaval, through the transformative force of the Divine Mother kāli.
The bīja mantra krūm̐ helps us vanquish all barriers on our spiritual path.
The bīja mantra śām̐ indicates protection of the all-round prosperity that one may gain through the grace of the Divine Mother Mahālakṣmī.
The bīja mantra śīm̐ indicates obtaining prosperity through Her grace.
The bīja mantra śūm̐ indicates ridding ourselves from all evils impacting our progress and growth in the material and spiritual realms.
The Divine Mother manifests as Pārvati, the consort of Lord Śiva to manifest and protect auspiciousness and the wealth of Creation. She manifests as Goddess Sarasvati to impact the power of speech and spread all knowledge to the entire Creation. She manifests as Goddess Kāli to transform the Creation and impart spirituality and lift the veil of māyā, the cosmic illusion that binds us to the Creation. She manifests as Goddess Mahālakṣmī to ensure prosperity and continuity for all Creation.
hum̐ hum̐ hum̐kārarūpiṇyai jam̐ jam̐ jam̐ jambhanādinī ।
bhrām̐ bhrīm̐ bhrūm̐ bhairavī bhadre bhavānyai te namo namaḥ ॥ 11 ॥
हुँ हुँ हुँकाररूपिण्यै जँ जँ जँ जम्भनादिनी ।
भ्राँ भ्रीँ भ्रूँ भैरवी भद्रे भवान्यै ते नमो नमः ॥ ११ ॥
The varma bīja hum̐, offers a shield and acts as an armor against all enemies internal and external.
The bīja mantra jam̐ offers rapid expansion of consciousness.
The bīja mantra bhrām̐ represents the seeding of consciousness with great vigor across the entire Creation. To the devotee, it signifies illumination of consciousness.
The bīja mantra bhrīm̐ signifies the attributes of fine attraction and interdependence amongst the entire Creation. To the devotee, it signifies Oneness with everything.
The bīja mantra bhrūm̐ signifies the rapid unfoldment of consciousness amongst the entire Creation. To the devotee, it signifies the onset of self-realization.
The Divine Mother envelops an armor of protection against all disturbances, internal and external through the hum̐ bīja. She hastens the rapid expansion of consciousness with the jam̐ bīja and crushes all karma and hence is jambhanādinī (Vārāhī). Through the bīja-s bhrām̐ bhrīm̐ bhrūm̐ She vigorously seeds the consciousness within life forms and matter, amongst the entire Creation as Bhadra and ensures its sustenance as Bhavani and destruction as Bhairavi.
am̐ kam̐ cam̐ ṭam̐ tam̐ pam̐ yam̐ śam̐ bindurābhirbhavaḥ ।
āvirbhava ham̐ sam̐ lam̐ kṣam̐ mayi jāgraya jāgraya ॥ 12 ॥
[ am̐ kam̐ cam̐ ṭam̐ tam̐ pam̐ yam̐ śam̐ vīm̐ dum̐ aim̐ vīm̐ ham̐ kṣam̐ ।
dhijāgraṃ dhijāgraṃ troṭaya troṭaya dīptaṃ kuru kuru svāhā ॥ 12 ॥ ]
अँ कँ चँ टँ तँ पँ यँ शँ बिन्दुराभिर्भवः ।
आविर्भव हँ सँ लँ क्षँ मयि जाग्रय जाग्रय ॥ १२ ॥
[ अँ कँ चँ टँ तँ पँ यँ शँ वीँ दुँ ऐँ वीँ हँ क्षँ ।
धिजाग्रं धिजाग्रं त्रोटय त्रोटय दीप्तं कुरु कुरु स्वाहा ॥ १२ ॥ ]
The Dynamic Super Consciousness, the Divine Mother Śakti, devolves into various mātṛkā-s or aspects of the Divine Mother, each of whom are represented by the Sankrit alphabets starting from ‘a’(अ) and covering all the vowels. Likewise, the consonants series (varga) from ‘ka’(क), 'ca'(च), 'ṭa'(ट), 'ta'(त), 'pa'(प), 'ya'(य) to 'kṣa'(क्ष). The tantras clearly state the essentiality of chanting the bhūta lipi consisting of the entire 50 letters combined with the nāda-bindu, prior to the beginning of any mantra japa.
The nāda-bindu which together represent the manifested dynamic consciousness(nāda or Śakti) and the manifested static consciousness(bindu or Śiva), represented together as ‘m̐’ and pronounced as a subtle ‘mm’ sound at the nasal bridge. The mātṛkā-s with the alphabets combined with the nada-bindu, form power energy vortexes that help with the process of Creation, Sustenance/maintenance and destruction of the entire manifested multi-dimensional multi-verse.
For the devotee/sādhakās, the mātṛkā-s provide all types of siddhis or powers to manifest anything as well to progress in all spheres of life and beyond. The life-infusing prāṇa pratiṣṭha and the associated bhūta lipi is referenced in this verse/śloka.
The ākāśa bīja ham̐, represents praṇa, breath and expansion of consciousness.
The bīja sam̐, represents integration, wholeness and is the balancing factor in life and relations.
The bīja lam̐, represents inertia, attachments and also divine grace. Also, signifies the start of the Kuṇḍalini at the base Mūlādhāra cakra.
The bīja kṣam̐, represents dualities of grounding and empowering, high and low and intensity of emotion.
The Divine Mother helps in the quick awakening of all these qualities within the sincere devotees.
troṭaya troṭaya dīptaṃ kuru kuru svāhā ।
pām̐ pīm̐ pūm̐ pārvatī pūrṇā khām̐ khīm̐ khūm̐ khecarī tathā ॥ 13 ॥
[ pām̐ pīm̐ pūm̐ pārvatī pūrṇā khām̐ khīm̐ khūm̐ khecarī tathā ।
sām̐ sīm̐ sūm̐ saptaśatī devyā maṃtra siddhiṃ kuruṣva me ॥ 13 ॥ ]
त्रोटय त्रोटय दीप्तं कुरु कुरु स्वाहा ।
पाँ पीँ पूँ पार्वती पूर्णा खाँ खीँ खूँ खेचरी तथा ॥ १३ ॥
[ पाँ पीँ पूँ पार्वती पूर्णा खाँ खीँ खूँ खेचरी तथा ।
साँ सीँ सूँ सप्तशती देव्या मंत्र सिद्धिं कुरुष्व मे ॥ १३ ॥ ]
The Divine Mother further tears asunder all misbeliefs and doubts and illuminates the devotees with knowledge, wealth and bliss.
The bīja pām̐, represents icchā śakti or will-power, as well as great perseverance.
The bīja pīm̐, represents the awakening of higher consciousness and breaking of all bonds.
The bīja pūm̐, dispels all worries and attachments and takes us towards self-liberation.
The bīja khām̐, represents the severance of all bonds and the enveloping of the bond with the Divine.
The bīja khīm̐, represents dispassion and unison with the Divine.
The bīja khūm̐, dispels all dualities and takes us towards self-realization.
May the Divine Mother manifested as Goddess Pārvatī, firmly and fully, enhance our will-power and lead us towards the expansion of our consciousness and takes us towards self-realization. May the Divine Mother manifested as Khecarī move swiftly towards us and sever all the karmic bonds and bind us permanently in Her embrace and grant us everlasting self-realization.
glām̐ glīm̐ glūm̐ dīvyatī pūrṇā kuñjikāyai namo namaḥ ।
sām̐ sīm̐ saptaśatīṃ siddhiṃ kuruṣva japamātrataḥ ॥ 14 ॥
ग्लाँ ग्लीँ ग्लूँ दीव्यती पूर्णा कुञ्जिकायै नमो नमः ।
साँ सीँ सप्तशतीं सिद्धिं कुरुष्व जपमात्रतः ॥ १४ ॥
The bīja glām̐, associated with Lord Gaṇeśa relates to a very grounded and calm personality and fully in the embrace of the Divine.
The bīja glīm̐, further takes us towards the turiya or the deep conscious states and closer to liberation or mokṣa.
The bīja glūm̐, seats us firmly in the realm of liberation and frees us from the cycle of birth and death.
The bīja sām̐, represents the embrace of the Parā Śakti or the Dynamic Super consciousness Itself.
The bīja sīm̐, represents complete union with the Super Consciousness, both Static and Dynamic, i.e. Śiva and Śakti.
The Divine Mother slashes the ego and dispels the illusion of māyā and takes us in Her embrace and leads us to Śiva, completing the very purpose of life and freeing us from the cycle of births and death. Salutations to the Divine Mother Kuñjikā, the One who fully unlocks every secret that lies in the Creation, and reveals Her true nature to us and fills us with complete bliss.
॥फल श्रुति॥
idaṃ tu kuñjikā stotraṃ mantra-jāgarti hetave ।
abhakte naiva dātavyaṃ, gopitaṃ rakṣa pārvati ॥ 15 ॥
इदं तु कुञ्जिका स्तोत्रं मन्त्र-जागर्ति हेतवे ।
अभक्ते नैव दातव्यं, गोपितं रक्ष पार्वति ॥ १५ ॥
This Kuñjikā stotram is for invoking and stirring the Śrī Caṇḍī Navākṣarī Mantra, to obtain the complete grace of the Divine Mother. This highly coveted stotram should not be revealed to all and sundry and must especially be kept away from those who lack faith. Please keep this as a highly guarded secret, my Dear Pārvati, says Lord Śiva.
yastu kuñjikayā devi ! hīnāṃ saptaśatī paṭhet ।
na tasya jāyate siddhiraraṇye rodanaṃ yathā ॥ 16 ॥
यस्तु कुञ्जिकया देवि ! हीनां सप्तशती पठेत् ।
न तस्य जायते सिद्धिररण्ये रोदनं यथा ॥ १६ ॥
Dear Devī! One who does not recite this most sacred and coveted Śrī Siddha Kuñjikā Stotram, prior to reading the Śrī Durgā Saptaśati, gains no merit or siddhis(magical powers and accomplishments) from the 700 verses, just like a person crying in the middle of a dense forest.
॥ iti śrīrudrayāmale gaurītaṃtre śivapārvatī saṃvāde kuñjikā stotraṃ saṃpūrṇam ॥
॥ इति श्रीरुद्रयामले गौरीतंत्रे शिवपार्वती संवादे कुञ्जिका स्तोत्रं संपूर्णम् ॥
This is an abstract from the Śrī Rudrayāmala tantra containing the Gaurī tantra, which is recorded as a
conversation between Lord Śiva and Goddess Pārvatī.
Many thanks to the thorough review, criticism and updates from Mr. C.M., the tantric stalwart Ruslan and Santosh as well as Mr. Ravi. This article is written by Krishna Vallapareddy and he can be contacted at Krishna@manblunder.com
Further Readings:
October 05, 2018 10:24 PM
I have been reciting this stotram without understanding the meaning all this time, after reciting the Devi Mahatmyam. Only now do I realize that I should have done it prior to the recitation. I cannot thank you enough for your help. Looking forward to more such posts about Devi in time for Navaratri. Namaskarams, Anita
October 14, 2018 03:44 PM
Durga saptasathi if recited as parts on continous days how the nyasa has to be done and also the dhyana sloka.
October 18, 2018 09:57 PM
This differs as per the tradition that's followed.
October 14, 2018 03:47 PM
It is also stated in Durga sapta sathi that only the madyama charitra could be recited as one unit and the rest should not be recited seperatelu. Under this how is that Sapta sathi is permitted to be recited in different clusters?
October 18, 2018 10:06 PM
It is difficult to recite all the chapters at one go and hence some concessions have been suggested by experts, to help the laymen to at least recite part of the sacred hymn, as per the time availability. If at least the Śrī Siddhakuñjikā Stotram is recited with proper understanding of the meanings of the verses, then the essence of Śrī Durgā Saptaśati is captured. That is one of the reasons why this hymn is placed towards the end of the Śrī Durgā Saptaśati. Every single verse of the Śrī Durgā Saptaśati can be recited as a separate mantra with the associated dhyāna, viniyoga, nyāsa etc. There are material and spiritual benefits ascribed to them.
October 22, 2018 02:28 PM
Thank you. . Why this stotram is specifically called kunjika? What exactly it is denoting and what is opened with the recitation of this mantra?
October 22, 2018 09:24 PM
This Kuñjikā stotram is for invoking and stirring the Śrī Caṇḍī Navākṣarī Mantra, to obtain the complete grace of the Divine Mother. This is mentioned in the 15th verse.
October 15, 2018 02:08 PM
Many thanks for Giving Kunjika stotra with meanings. It's Divine Mother's grace to get this gift in Navaratri. Hope this stotra can be recited alone, if one doesnt get time to recite entire Sapta Sahati.
October 15, 2018 09:44 PM
The stotra alone can be recited on it's own.
October 16, 2018 10:46 AM
Dear ravi kindly give havan vidhi of kunjika stotra as it is very impotartant.
October 18, 2018 09:55 PM
I am not aware of this procedure in relation to just the Śrī Siddhakuñjikā Stotram. But there are havan procedures related to Śrī Durgā Saptaśati.
October 16, 2018 07:41 PM
Dear ravi Kindly shed some light on rahasyatrya in devi mahatamya. Whether their recitation is necessery because i used to recite durga saptashati but do not read rahasyas.is it dangerous?
October 17, 2018 10:09 AM
You have to read/chant rahasya also. Only then, it is complete.
October 19, 2018 03:08 AM
Sri Krishna Sir/Ravi Sir, Is it possible to post the meaning and english translation of Sri Guhyakaalee Gadya Sanjeevana Stotram for the benefit of sincere seekers, the text is already available here http://www.bharatiweb.com/wp-content/uploads/Guhyakali-Gadya-Sanjeevana-Stotram-Dev-v1.pdf but without the meaning. Thank you.
October 19, 2018 10:19 AM
In due course of time, we can publish as requested.
November 09, 2018 10:47 PM
Very informative article. Can this stotram be chanted regularly without initiation?
November 10, 2018 10:26 PM
It can be recited on it's own. An initiation is suggested, if the desire is to proceed towards the Śrī Caṇḍī Navākṣarī mantra sādhana. More than anything else, the love towards the Divine Mother is most important and everything else is secondary.
November 29, 2018 06:08 AM
Namaste Krishna, Need clarification on two points: 1) Most of the Durga Saptashati books provide the Siddha Kunjika stotrams at the end. Is it ok to chant at the end of Durga Saptashati chant. 2) What are the minimum parts of Saptashati that has to be chanted to be complete?
November 29, 2018 09:33 AM
Namaste Mohanji, for best results it is always preferred to chant Siddha Kunjika Stotram before reciting Durga Saptashati. This is clearly given in the stotra itself and also Krishnaji explained the reason very clearly (bhuta lipi activates the Bijas of Durga Saptashati). If you still want to chant it at the end then there is no harm....optimum results might or might not come. You can chant the stotra starting with Atah Mantra and all the way upto Phala Stuti. You may or may not recite Phala stuti as it only illustrates the benefits of this Great Stotra.
November 29, 2018 10:26 AM
In addition, If one does not have sufficient time to recite the Śrī Devī Mahatmyaṃ, also called Caṇḍī Pāṭha or Durgā Saptaśati, then he/she can recite the Śrī Siddhakuñjikā Stotram by itself. One can also consider the Śrī Caṇḍī Navākṣarī Mantra, if there's a strong desire to recite it. Since reciting the entire 700 verses of Śrī Durgā Saptaśati is difficult at one go, there are many variations that are mentioned in the devotional books detailing the manner of reciting specific combination of chapters per day, especially during the Navarātri days. Any of these variations may be followed. Also, as mentioned above, there is no harm in reciting this hymn at the beginning as well as at the end of the 700 verses of Śrī Devī Mahatmyaṃ.
January 11, 2024 05:01 AM
Special thanks Krishnaji as I have read this article many many number of times for knowing the meaning of the beejas in the stotram, that helped me a lot while reciting the stotram with focusing/concentrating much on the beejas with meaning(not to get another thoughts ) I never seen any other articles having this detailed deeper meaning of each beeja and word in the stotram. That's the greatness of Manblunder. Thank you Krishnaji once again.
April 15, 2019 12:49 AM
"It needs to be noted that the bīja-s or mantra seed syllables of this stotram, reference the Dasamahāvidyā-s or the ten aspects of the Divine Mother" In the introduction there were 4 Mahavidyas mentioned. Can you please list all of the goddesses alone with their respective bijas in the stotra? Thank you!
April 16, 2019 03:35 AM
Other than the four mentioned, I do not see any others mentioned in the stotra. The point to note, is that the mantra and the stotra are equivalent to worshipping all the ten goddesses. The merits derived will be the same, for all the sincere worshippers.
April 19, 2019 06:11 AM
Thank you! The reason why I wrote it is because the sentence ended with ".....by the hrīm̐ bīja, etc.". Given that there was "etc." I assumed that there were more to be given. On a different matter, if I'm not mistaken "bhaveta" should be ""bhavet".
April 20, 2019 03:53 AM
I removed the 'etc.' and corrected the 1st śloka to 'bhavet'. Thank you for pointing out the errors!
August 22, 2021 03:17 AM
Sir does anyone give diksha of kunjika mantra?
January 19, 2023 04:01 PM
It is a little-known fact that Lord Rama's Kula Devata is Divine Mother Guhyakālī. But wouldn't it be the Divine Mother Durgā? The answer to this question is that the complete form of Durgā is Guhyakālī. How can I prove this to the readers of this site? The incomplete form of Durgā is called Caṇḍī and the Navārṇa Mantra. The complete form of Durgā is called Pūrṇacaṇḍī. Who is Pūrṇacaṇḍī? Divine Mother Pūrṇacaṇḍī is called Siddhilakṣmī with the Navākṣarī Mahāvidyā: om̐ hrīm̐ hūm̐ hām̐ phrem̐ kṣrom̐ krom̐ namaḥ. Who is Siddhilakṣmī? She is also called Mūlapratyaṅgirā. Who is Mūlapratyaṅgirā? Divine Mother Mūlapratyaṅgirā is called Mahācaṇḍayogeśvari. But who is Mahācaṇḍayogeśvari? She is Bhagavati Guhyakālī herself. Divine Mother Tripurasundari Parābhaṭṭārikā is also present in Siddhilakṣmī. Divine Mother Siddhilakṣmī is the meeting point and combination of the powers of Guhyakālī, Durgā, Pratyaṅgirā and Tripurasundari. She is very terrible but hides it. Divine Mother Durgā is a very frequent subject among Guhyakālī devotees. The power set in motion with Śrī Siddhakuñjikā Stotram is Guhyakālī. Divine Mother Durgā carries the power of Guhyakālī secretly with her, even in forms that raise no suspicion of it. Divine Mother Devi is difficult to understand, but I tried my best to try to explain it in words.
January 20, 2023 04:01 PM
Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us before Navaratri! Can you please tell more about the glory and majesty of Durga, is there any basic mantra to worship her for spiritual growth? Is it necessary to worship the full form of Durga - Guhya Kali for complete good or is it enough to worship Durga in the form of Durga? Thank you very much for your reply!
January 24, 2023 08:01 PM
Namaste. Guhyakali is the most dangerous Tantra that exists. If you worship Guhyakali without the protection of Mother Mahashodashi (you need Lalita Mantra Siddhi), your life is likely to be destroyed. No form of Divine Mother is better or worse than others, they just have different functions and methods. The function and means of Guhyakali are very potent and dangerous for most people who just want a peaceful life and gradual spiritual growth. Guhyakali is far beyond most people's comprehension. Even Durga (Chandi) is incomprehensible to most people and can bestow everything, so what about Guhyakali who is even beyond Parabhahman's understanding? Lord Parashiva worships Guhyakali with a Mantra of ten thousand letters. So who are we to even think about approaching it for basic purposes? You don't have to complicate things too much. Worship a gentle deity like Lalita, Bhuvaneshwari, Matangi, Kamalatmika. Even the dust from the feet of these gentle deities is sufficient for your purposes.
February 10, 2023 09:02 PM
Is there a connection between Guhyakali and Kamakhya? In Her thousand names there are multiple references to Kamakhya/Kamarupa as well as the Das Mahavidyas. Both can even be described as “cave goddesses”. I feel there is some connection but I have not found any scriptural or historical source connecting these forms of Mother. Thank you again Tripuraghnaji for sharing this hidden wisdom.
October 27, 2023 09:10 PM
Dear Tripuragnaji, I have been initiated into navakshari and panchadashi mantra. But I am unable to withstand the energy that gets generated when I do both japas. So I have stopped navakshari, I am continuing only with panchadashi. How will I be able to control the energy of navakshari and durga saptashati? Please help me out sir
January 08, 2024 07:01 AM
Thank Thripuraghna ji, understood now well the difference between the Chandi and full form Durga. Just wanted to know, can we recite siddha kunjika stotram if we have initiated both sotra and Chandi navakshari mantra. I am reciting siddha kunjika stotram daily 11 times from last 10 months, we have good harmony at home with my husband and child. The improvement is getting more and more. As you said the power Guhyakali is also there in siddha kunjika stotram. And also mentioned that doing sadhana of gentle deities is good.
January 08, 2024 07:01 PM
Namaste Sridevi Modugula. I see that you take care of your family and that you dedicate yourself to Durgā to the best of your abilities and time. I would like to give you something to enhance Śrī Siddhakuñjikā Stotra. I will give you the most potent Karanyāsaḥ and Ṣaḍaṅganyāsaḥ of Guhyakāḻī, so that you perform it before reciting the Siddhakuñjikā Stotra. Recite the Nyāsaḥ with great care in pronunciation. Download the document I wrote, with this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mtStbKviYFyEKMxO2fRImkh0fhskCoXd/view?usp=sharing Before performing Nyāsaḥ, contemplate the following: "I always meditate on the Divine Mother Śrī Guhyakāḻī, who is the Supreme Secret of this Universe. You are dark and shining like smooth, rain-laden clouds and are seated on top of a lotus with eight petals golden and with crystalline pericarp that resembles a diamond. This magnificent lotus arises from Lord Parāśiva who is below. It is crystalline like the full moon, has two arms that hold trident and staff with skull on top, is dressed in tiger skin and is lying on a beautiful eight-petaled refulgent blue lotus. These petals represent eight virtues of Parabrahman: Dharma, Jñāna, Vairāgya, Aiśvarya, Viveka, Yaśa, Kāma and Mokṣa. You are endowed with these virtues and at the same time you are beyond all these. You, the fiercest and most feared among the manifestations of the Divine Mother, can destroy the entire Universe or anything else instantly if you so desire. You assume fierce and beautiful forms as needed. You are merciful to sincere devotees and cruel to enemies of Dharma. You are positioned on the eight-petaled crystalline and golden lotus, you like to dance, sing and laugh and you are always blissful. You are the Supreme being beyond the Parabrahman who presides over all beings. You are not presided over by anyone, you are always laughing loudly with your assistants, celebrating the destruction of all the enemies of the sincere devotee. You are very scary and difficult to look at even Indra and the demigods and demons. Further below is a red lotus with sixteen flaming petals which signifies the Ṣoḍaśayajñas. This flaming lotus accommodates Lord Mahābhairava. It is dark in color, has five faces, each with three eyes, and has four arms that hold a human skull, sword, musical drum and staff with a skull on top. He is adorned with a garland of skulls and has large fangs. He is terrifying and the cause of fear. Further down are the Mahāpañcapretas: Brahma, Viṣṇu, Rudra, Īśvara and Sadāśiva. You command the immediate execution of Creation, Sustainment, Destruction, Annihilation and Resurrection with a simple movement of your eyebrows. Further down are the Aṣṭadikpālas. Further down is a colorful four-petaled lotus that signifies the four Vedas and Yugas. I offer prayer to the Divine Mother Śrī Guhyakāḻī, who is the Supreme Lord of this Universe. You take on all the male, female and indescribable forms of the Universe. You are the form of the Universe itself as the Śrī Cakra and come to the devotee as the epitome of beauty Śrī Vidyā Rājarājeśvarī Lalitāmbikā, offering unlimited wealth, health and prosperity. You have assumed the form of even the extraordinary and infinitely terrible Divine Mother Śrī Atharvaṇa Bhadrakāḻī Mahā Pratyaṅgirā. When people are enlightened by your presence, they surrender and ask for liberation. You control 72,000 Nāḍīs of the human body and bestow Sarvajñāna and Mokṣa. I surrender to this Supreme Goddess." After paying respect with this contemplation, perform the Nyāsaḥ and recite the Siddhakuñjikā Stotra. At the end, repeat the Nyāsaḥ and finish the practice. If you perform this, be careful about what you think or say , because it will become true. I don't even want to imagine what will happen to anyone who tries to harm you, if you perform this Nyāsaḥ every day with the Siddhakuñjikā Stotra. As long as you follow the path of good, you will destroy your enemies simply by looking at them or thinking upon them. Blessings.
January 08, 2024 11:01 PM
Dear Jothi Ji, can Guhyakali Sahasranam be recited without initiation? For the benefit of readers, please explain its procedure. Thanks!
January 09, 2024 12:01 AM
Different Tantras offer different versions of the Siddha Kunjika Stotram. Can you please tell me which version is best to repeat so that it is authentic. Thank you.
January 09, 2024 12:01 AM
Namaste! If Kamakalakali is more attractive than Lalita, then why is she described as so ugly? "Her form is frightening because of her dangling tongue. All her thirty-two teeth are visible as her mouth is open. Her head is constantly shaking and her form is terrible. She drinks blood from the human heads hanging from her neck. She has a crooked shoulder. There is blood on her forehead. Her ear ornaments are hanging down, reaching her shoulders. She is wearing a huge white necklace made of human heads from which blood is constantly dropping. She is wearing a waist band made up of children's heads woven together with intestines. She has long sixteen arms. Her hands are adorned with human skulls. She is wearing bangles made of blood vessels of the dead...". What is the secret meaning of this description of the Devi? Kamakalakali has a different form, and this Dhyana explains her deep form and her functions and powers? Kamakalakali is actually very beautiful and not so terrible, scary? To be able to worship Kamakalakali, one needs to have the permission of Guhyakali, and one should approach the worship of Guhyakali only with a practicing Guru? In the case of worshipping Kamakalakali and Guhyakali, is devotion and love in Uttaramnaya scientific language not enough, and strict rules of worship must be followed? For what purposes are such deities worshipped? Now you can buy the Mahakala Samhita, where 5 volumes are devoted to Guhyakali and 1 book to Kamakalakali, are the real mantras and ways of worshiping these goddesses described in this Samhita? I think knowledge of this level is hidden from the masses. Or are the real mantras and ways of worship described there, but to practice them you need the permission of Guhyakali, so the books are in the public domain, but there are practically no devotees of Kamakalakali or Guhyakali? I think it would be great for all of us to know more about the glory, greatness of Kamakalakali and Guhyakali! Maybe the Guhyakali prayed as the cause of Pratyangira, so Pratyangira did not have as many devotees as Guhyakali or Kamakalakali? In other words, Guhyakali was worshiped much more often and the devotees who received her blessings received the blessings of Pratyangira and Kamakalakali? Some beings who practiced Adharma were afraid to worship Pratyangira, but somehow they were not afraid to worship Guhyakali? As far as I understand, Siddha Kunjika Stotram, awakens the power of Guhyakali. As Durga is a form of Guhyakali. Given this, is there any way to recite Durga Saptashati? Thank you for your answer.
January 09, 2024 08:01 AM
Namaste Богдан, I received the complete knowledge of these two Vidyās (Guhyakāḻī and Kāmakalākāḻī), along with the Mantra of all the deities mentioned in the Sahasranāmas (yes, each deity there has a different Mantra). Guhyakāḻī and Kāmakalākāḻī is an elite tantric practice. Most people will not be able to practice this. They will not even be able to pronounce the Mantras. As an example I will mention one of the fifty mantras of the Astrabhairavanyāsaḥ: (Heart to the Crown) kṣhramlavyarūm̐ jrakrīm̐ crakṣlahamhrūm̐ kṣrahrīm̐ makṣlahamyabrūm̐ phrem̐ kṣlahnskrīūm̐ khphrem̐ hralakṣkambrūm̐ hsphrem̐ klakṣhrabramyūm̐ hskhphrem̐ taphrakṣmlahraum̐ kṣrahrūm̐ jlahakṣchpyarhskhphrīm̐ hramkṣbralakhphrūm̐ khphlakṣhramhakbrūm̐ rakṣlahramshakbrūm̐ hskhphrūm̐ pāśupatāstreṇa pralayarambhāsuraghātinyai tripurāntakabhairavasuratarasalolupāyai bhairavīrūpāyai guhyakāḻyai hrīm̐ śrīm̐ om̐ khphrem̐ hskhphrem̐ rahakṣmlavrayūm̐ rakṣrīm̐ jrakrīm̐ strīm̐ chrīm̐ hūm̐ khphrem̐ ṭhrīm̐ bhrīm̐ namaḥ śmaśānavāsinyai hrīm̐ hrīm̐ chrīm̐ chrīm̐ hūm̐ hūm̐ strīm̐ strīm̐ phrem̐ phrem̐ phaṭ phaṭ phaṭ namaḥ namaḥ namaḥ svāhā svāhā svāhā. Look at the level of complexity of these seeds. It is said that Guhyakāḻī is the most scientific practice of the Tantras. I have seen this Goddess attack enemies with real lightning because they argued with a devotee of hers. Nobody told me, I saw the lightning falling on the person. The person didn't die, but it was because the Goddess just wanted to scare, not kill. But the lightning struck the person, it was the Goddess who canceled the damage, out of compassion. She is aggressive on that level. It is better to worship other deities.
January 09, 2024 05:01 PM
Thank you for your answer. But why do we need such complex mantras? While a few bija mantras are enough for most purposes in life, Krishnas generally repeat the mantra without bijas, just with the names of God, and progress spiritually.
January 09, 2024 07:01 PM
Namaste Jyothi ji Thank you so much for the detailed explanation about praying to the Divine mother and also for the nyasa document. Can you please send me the link for Devnagari script for the same, so that correct pronunciation can be followed. As those are in beejas, do we also get initiated from Guru. Thank you again.
January 09, 2024 10:01 PM
Namaste Богдан. It is complex because a Jñāni, unlike the Bhakta, does not ask God to make it rain, but rather that God teach him how to make it rain. So, the Jñāni makes it rain, while the Bhakta asks God to make it rain. God is so wonderful that he does not force anyone to follow a specific path. So everyone is free to follow the path most connected to their own soul. I climbed Meru through the grace of Śrī Atharvaṇa Bhadrakāḻī Mahā Pratyaṅgirā, but when I looked down from above, I saw all the people of all religions and paths climbing Meru in their own way. When we look from the top of Meru, we gain knowledge of all paths, as they all ultimately lead to the same place. Looking from above, you have no desire to change anything, everything seems perfect as it is. But it is very pleasant to play with the Divine Mother, after climbing Meru. She means Unity, and I act only in union with her will. This is really fun.
January 09, 2024 11:01 PM
Namaste Sridevi Modugula. I wrote it in Devanagari Script: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPM67qs0lJawX_W2geUt2Dvtxhw_Q7PU/view?usp=drive_link Following the path of good you have nothing to fear. Perform Nyasa without any fear. Blessings.
January 09, 2024 11:01 PM
Namaste Богдан. Regarding the supposed followers of Lord Krishna who attack other paths and mock the Goddess, as I have seen a lot, they are not true followers of Krishna, they would not have these attitudes. They haven't learned anything, and their type of behavior only reinforces that. I would like to see if they have the courage to say what they say in the face of a Tantric full of love in his heart for all paths and all creation.
January 10, 2024 04:01 AM
Namaste Jothi ji, Thank you so much for your blessings. I will do the nyasa while reciting the Siddha Kunjika stotram. Please accept my pranaam. I am very very happy and grateful for the knowledge and blessings from you. Thank you!
January 10, 2024 02:01 PM
I agree with you. They call all the gods except Kṛṣṇa demigods, and they especially laugh at Śiva when they recall the story of Mohīni. Durga is also a demigoddess, almost on the same level as the gods who control the elements of nature. However, older Krishnas consider Durga to be Krishna's sister, or his Shakti inseparable from him.
January 10, 2024 05:01 PM
Namaste Богдан. Honestly, I find this type of behavior very sad. The people perish for lack of knowledge. The story of Mohinī portrays the importance of Shakti in convincing Brahman to create. They should have known that if Mohinī's story were not true, this universe would not exist, nothing would exist. Because Brahman is only interested in Yoga. Only someone as powerful as Shakti could convince Brahman. If you separate Shakti from Krishna, you will have an immobile void without any attributes. Even bliss is an attribute that Shakti bestows on Brahman. All the virtues of Brahman are bestowed by Shakti. Because Brahman is extraordinary, but he does not know it. It is Shakti that makes Brahman know how extraordinary he is. Radha has Krishna always under her control. Shiva's consort also always has him under her control. Krishna considers it an honor to always be under Shakti's control, as she is the one who makes him know how incredible he is. This is the essential meaning of Mohinī's story. Regarding family, a man should consider it an honor to be under the control of a virtuous wife, as she will bring out the best in this man, and with this the man acquires the ability to also benefit his wife, bringing out the best in her. . They know they need each other. The couple who knows this can achieve whatever they want together, no matter if it is material, spiritual or both. They truly achieve all material comforts and free the entire family at once, even the ancestors who may be trapped.
January 11, 2024 06:01 AM
Namaste Jothi ji I am doing Sri Guhyakali Ugramaathrakaa Nyaasa while reciting Sri Siddha Kunjika Stotram with your blessings. I have two doubts, first one is do we also do karanyasa after recitation of Sri Siddha Kunjika stotram (I do Devi mahaatyam/Durga sapthasathi parayana with nyaasam, in that after completion in the end doing only Hrudayanyaasa/Sadana Nyaasa for both Navakshari mantra and Sapthasathi). Second one is that in the Aksharamaala. Do we have to retain as "am and ah"?.( Daily recitation of Siddha Kunjika stotram brought me Srividya in my life. I am in the very initial stage of Srividya, there in the shatchakra japa, the above two letters are added with "mm" and there are "ah and ahm"). Thank you Jothi ji.
January 11, 2024 04:01 PM
Namaste Sridevi Modugula. You can keep all your practice as it was before. Ugra Matrika Nyasa should be done before and after Siddhakunjika. This Nyasa will make you powerful and, consequently, enhance the strength of the Stotram when you recite it. In fact, anything you recite will become stronger, because of the nature and authority of the deities involved in this Nyasa. Regarding your second question, I will answer what I learned from my experience. The seeds am̐ and aḥ, in sequence, should be understood as m̐ and ḥ. It turns out that there is a confusion where people don't understand that in this part Bindu and Visarga are prescribed without the accompaniment of any other letter. It is not am̐, but m̐. It is not aḥ, but ḥ. How to pronounce? You just close your lips making the Bindu sound and then open your lips letting some air out. The ḥ is a brief release of air through the mouth. So, it's something like m̐ḥ, not am̐ and aḥ. This has been a long-standing confusion, but it is somewhat obvious that this part of the akshamala ends with Bindu and Visarga "pure", without the company of the letter "a".
January 11, 2024 08:01 PM
Namaste Jothi ji. The information you enlighten us with, is mind blowing for spiritually ignorant people such as myself. I am currently doing Maha Ganapati sadhana. What can I do to seek His Grace? Are there any stotras dear to Him? I am aware of the sahasranama but wondered if there is anything else unknown to most of us. Many thanks.
January 11, 2024 11:01 PM
Namaste Jothi ji. Very interesting to learn about the nyasa of Goddess Guhakali. I am an ordinary devotee of Mother Pratyangira. Would like to request you to share some advice regarding her sadhana...about the rules to be followed and how to please her to help gain her grace? Thank you.
January 12, 2024 11:01 AM
Thank you so much Jothi ji. Blessed that you are a treasure of knowledge!!!!
January 12, 2024 02:01 PM
Can you also share some advice in Durga Sadhana on how to please the Divine Mother in this form, how to receive the Divine love that Ramakrishna loved Kali with, maybe there is some kind of warning in sadhana? Some people say that one should not worship the ugra rupas of the Divine Mother at home, that the slightest mistake can cost one's life. This is especially true of Mahā Pratyaṅgirā, and what advice can you give, given that you have received the blessings of Śrī Atharvaṇa Bhadrakāḻī Mahā Pratyaṅgirā. If you do sadhana with love, faith and devotion, I think the Divine Mother will not kill her child for a mistake in worship, and she will still be the kindest, most tender, caring mother. Thank you for your answer.
January 12, 2024 11:01 PM
Namaste Ghanshyam. I'm sorry. For Dharmic reasons I cannot stay here any longer. I won't be back, but I'm happy to have contributed at least a little here. Trust the Divine Mother with humility and sincerity and she will guide you all. Have a good journey everyone.
January 13, 2024 02:01 AM
Thank you for everything you shared with us. We will miss you. Jai Maa
May 29, 2024 10:05 AM
Jothi ji, I tried to open the link but unable to open. Can you please share the ugra matrika nyasam details once again. It will be kind of you.
September 03, 2024 12:09 AM
Hi Jothi ji, Namaste . kindly publish the file again. previous file is not accessible
September 03, 2024 01:09 AM
hi Sridevi modugula ji, can tou please forward the jothika ji's Karanyāsaḥ and Ṣaḍaṅganyāsaḥ of Guhyakāḻī document. thank you
September 05, 2024 07:09 PM
Prostrations to your Holy Feet Sridevi Ma, Can you share the Nyasa in drive in a PDF format for us to acess ? Prayers with Love and Gratitude, babySadhak Naadhan K
September 05, 2024 07:09 PM
Prostrations to your Holy Feet Jothi Ma, Can we get the drive link as well please ? The old ones doesn't work any more. Prayers with Love and Gratitude, BabySadhak Naadhan K
September 05, 2024 10:09 PM
I am sending a link to Guhyakali Nyasah: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VTSqlc8HOqPEx59Tnyd5Bzrhf27RL2tJ/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VVTh1ze-H9bArzH0ogCHOP_40era41FP/view?usp=drivesdk
September 06, 2024 07:09 AM
Thank you for helping Dear Богдан! Your dedication and sincerity is deeply appreciated!
September 08, 2024 10:09 AM
Namaste spiritual Gurus, my deepest gratitude for sharing the sacred text. Your guidance has already begun to bring a sense of peace and clarity to my life, and I am truly thankful for this invaluable gift. As I embark on the journey of going through this potent text, I humbly seek your blessings for learning, pronouncing and performing etc.., it correctly. I wish to honor its true essence and align myself with its spiritual energy. Additionally, I seek your blessings to help me move in the perfect direction in life, with purpose, peace, and divine guidance. I hope to walk this path with sincerity and devotion. Thank you once again for your wisdom and kindness. I am deeply grateful for your support and guidance. With reverence and gratitude
September 08, 2024 10:09 AM
Thanks Krishna garu.
September 09, 2024 01:09 PM
Prostrations to your holy feet Богдан ji and Krishna ji ! We have no words to thank you and over whelmed ! Prayers with Love and Gratitude, BabySaadhak Naadhan K
September 09, 2024 07:09 PM
Thank You for Your kind words, but I did not take credit for this, I provided links to the documents published by Jothi Agaval.
September 10, 2024 08:09 AM
Богдан Ji Prostrations to your Holy Feet ! Do we have any english equivalent for the same ? This Sanskrit font is little un clear and am trying to use google translate but if an english version is there , it will be of great help ! Prayers with Love and Gratitude, Baby Saadhak Naadhan K
September 10, 2024 05:09 PM
Hello, I'm not a guru, I'm just a regular visitor to this site. The text in English is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VVTh1ze-H9bArzH0ogCHOP_40era41FP/view?usp=drivesdk
September 11, 2024 02:09 PM
Prostrations to your Holy Feet Богдан ! Millions Thanks Prayers with love and gratitude, Baby Saadhak Naadhan K
January 19, 2023 05:01 PM
A worthy devotee once asked the venerable Atharvana Bhadrakali what was her most terrible Mantra. Then she Pratyaṅgirā laughed uncontrollably and furiously said the Mantra: khphrem̐ mahācaṇḍayogeśvari !!!! ॥ Since then this is the Mantra responsible for all death in the universe. The power of death arose from this Mantra. Power that is used by all terrible deities.
January 20, 2023 04:01 AM
There is another evidence of Durgā's proximity to Guhyakālī. In the Pūrvapīṭhikā of the Guhyakālī Sahasranāma, Mother Devi says to Mahākāla: "O master, please tell me now the thousand names of goddess Durgā." Then Mahākāla starts reciting the names of Guhyakālī. After reciting the thousand names, Mahākāla appoints forty-six names which when recited bestow the fruit of the entire recitation of the Guhyakālī Sahasranāma: "...caṇḍayogeśvarī caṇḍī caṇḍakāpālinī śivā ॥ 1 ॥ cāmuṇḍā caṇḍikā siddhikarālī muṇḍamālinī । ..." I brought this fact up because it seems to be very little known by devotees.
January 29, 2023 07:01 AM
Thanks for sharing this insight. I am trying to get a copy of this Guhyakali sahasranama including Purvapithika. Please kindly share the link or document. Thanks and gratitude
January 31, 2023 01:01 AM
You may look in the Hāhārāva tantram & Mahākāla Saṁhita. There are also a lot of manuscripts in the Nepal Archives which may contain the information that you are looking for. As mentioned previously, you should not approach this form of the Divine Mother for serious practice, unless you are already into Kālī Krama and/or a Pūrṇā Dīkṣhita in Śrī Vidyā and have your guru's blessings to proceed further.
May 08, 2023 07:05 PM
Here may be what you seek: https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_devii/guhyakAlIsahasranAmastotram.itx Do be cautious. Proceed with a heart full of love for not only our mother, but also the entirety of creation which is part of her. If one struggles with Tamasic traits and thoughts in particular, this is not something that will provide relief in the way a tamasic person would hope for, although it should provide the treatment that elevates the self to be aware of its oneness with the Self/Parabrahman. This treatment can be perceived as highly unpleasant depending on one’s karma
January 20, 2023 01:01 PM
Pranaam Tripuraghnaji. Thanks for this wonderful explanation. Are there more forms of Maa Sidhhilakshmi other then the one with 5 faces & ten hands?
January 24, 2023 08:01 PM
Namaste Mnx. Yes, Siddhilakshmi has more forms. As it is a form of Guhyakali you need Mahashodashi Siddhi to unlock Siddhilakshmi Mantra. The great truth is that these very powerful deities are practically inaccessible to people in Kaliyuga. It is better to turn to the kinder deities. If you worship Siddhilakshmi who has Beeja Mantra of Guhyakali, without protection from Mother Mahashodashi, your life can be quickly destroyed. It is not very practicable in Kaliyuga.
January 24, 2023 11:01 PM
Namaste Tripuraghna ji. Thanks for this perfect answer. May be its not us choosing whom to worship. But the Supreme powers choose us? If so, then they reveal themselves step by step to their worshipper. After a stage, if one looks back from where one started, devotee will be surprised. S/he was lead in perfect steps unknowingly. Journey would have begun in past births. Please keep on sharing more about The Supreme powers.
February 03, 2023 10:02 AM
Namaskar Tripuraghnaji, thanks for your knowledge. Which are the 46 names to be chanted? Can we chant Guhyakali Sahasranam?without Mahasodashi Siddhi? What’s the connections of Siddha Kunjika with Kubjika and kalasankarshini and Guhyakali?
February 08, 2023 03:02 AM
Dear Swati. I will tell you the 46 secret names of Durgā. When you feel in danger or hopeless, or when you wish to save someone's life, you must remember the warrior Mother Durgā in your heart and fearlessly dedicate these names to her. Remember these 46 names are fierce and have the potency of complete Guhyakali Sahasranama. Dedicate these names with respect when things get out of hand in your life: caṇḍayogeśvarī caṇḍī caṇḍakāpālinī śivā ॥ 1 ॥ cāmuṇḍā caṇḍikā siddhikarālī muṇḍamālinī । kālacakreśvarī pheruhastā ghorāṭṭahāsinī ॥ 2 ॥ ḍāmarī carcikā siddhivikarālī bhagapriyā । ulkāmukhī ṛkṣakarṇī balapramathinī parā ॥ 3 ॥ mahāmāyā yoganidrā trailokyajananīśvarī । kātyāyanī ghorarūpā jayantī sarvamaṅgalā ॥ 4 ॥ kāmāturā madonmattā devadevīvarapradā । mātaṅgī kubjikā raudrī rudrāṇī jagadambikā ॥ 5 ॥ cidānandamayī medhā brahmarūpā jaganmayī । sam̐hāriṇī vedamātā siddhidātrī balāhakā ॥ 6 ॥ vāruṇī jagatāmādyā kalātītā cidātmikā ।
February 28, 2023 04:02 PM
Pranam JI. Could you also throw some light on the connection between Vana durga and Pratyangira amba ? Also if vana durga is connected with Guhya kali _/\_
February 08, 2023 07:02 AM
Namaste Tripuraghnaji, Pranaam. What a gentle soul you are and what a divine blessing for me to recieve these. I will dedicate them to your feet and ask you to pray for me to ask ma to guide me. To me the most dangerous thing happened in my life 8 yrs back when my 4yr old son was taken away by my ex husband without my knowledge leaving me homeless. i have not met my son since 6 yrs now and just waiting for my life to turn where I can see the end of tunnel and see this light, start a new life. At this moment, I also just lost my job and not sure what I need to do. Surrendered to Ma.
February 08, 2023 07:02 PM
Namaste Swati. I will transcribe a fragment from the Lalitopakhyana which I believe is the best solution for you. Many people who read it will relate. This is applicable to other deities: "67-70. If a person endowed with devotion worships the deity continuously without any desire (in return for worship), if he repeats the Mantra to his fullest capacity meditating upon her, she herself shall bear the burden of his weal in this world and accomplish liberation for him. Always staying near him, she will tell him everything. Just as the lowing cow follows the calf so also the goddess shall follow her devotee who has sought refuge in her. 72-74 If a man places his burden on Śrīdevatā, the burden of responsibilities etc. of this world as well as that of the other world and concentrates his mind always on her, if he is favorably disposed towards all everywhere, if he is devoid of antagonists , if without having any one else as his refuge, he prays to Gaurī exclusively stead-fastly to protect him, if he has the confidence that she will protect him, if his aim and purpose is solely her service and if he is eager to serve and worship her that activity is Śaraṇāgati (seeking refuge). 75. If at any time people praise him or censure him, the man who has sought refuge in the deity thinks like this—“Let the worlds censure or let the people praise”. After thinking thus and after observing his own form with good intellect, he ceases to experience pleasure or sorrow. 76-77. Śaraṇāgati consists of six aspects thinking about favorable things, avoiding unfavourable things; faith that (the deity) will protect, requesting the deity for protection, surrendering his own self and Kāruṇya (Piteousness or seeking compassion). After surrendering oneself one should dedicate the five Aṅgas (all the five actions of the body). There is no other means like this to achieve worldly enjoyment as well as liberation from Saṃsāra. 78-81. The following qualities are meant for the attainment of perfect knowledge. The devotee shall always practice them—absence of pride, absence of hypocrisy, avoidance of violence, forbearance, straight-forwardness, cleanliness, steadiness, self-control, non-attachment to the objects of senses, absence of egotism, careful observation of the evils of birth, death, old age, ailments and misery, absence of attachment, continuous even-mindedness irrespective of the desirable or undesirable happening or occurrence, unswerving devotion to the deity, without thinking of other things. 82-83. He who works for the deity, he who has her dela for his dela goal, who is devoted to her, who avoids attachment and who bears no enmity to any living being attains the greatest Śrī." (Lalitopakhyana)
February 09, 2023 10:02 PM
Pranam TripuraghnaJi, Thank you for sharing this. I havent started the proper sadhna of Sri Maha Tripurasundarai yet... Hopefully one day but she is deep in my heart...Also is there a way to figure the Ishta devata,
February 08, 2023 12:02 PM
Namaste Tripuragna ji. Many thanks for sharing exceptional 64 names of Maa Guhyakali for Maa Durga. Some days back I came across an interesting work on- Kali Kula Srividya. Where Maa Kaaleshwari with Mahakaal are presiding deities. Their children are Rakta Ganapati, Daatansh & BhootBala. Various Bhairav & Bhairavi are part of Her World. No pics but only some details were given. According to this, both Tripurasundari & Kaaleshwari were created by Maa Bagala.They are twin sisters. Two sides of a coin. Knowledge was claimed to be from higher sources. Please guide us on above matter. To best of what I know- Maa Lalita & Kaamakalakali, with Srikula & Kalikula, their Maha & Para vidyas are followed by sadhakas.
February 08, 2023 06:02 PM
Namaste Mnx. I will clarify these matters for you in a different way. I will say some things for you to meditate on. First thing you should meditate on is the story of Prahlada's devotion that made Lord Vishnu assume the fierce form of Narasimha. Meditate on why Vishnu assumed the form of Narasimha without Prahlada needing to ask for it or knowing that such a form existed. Second thing you should mediate is about the functionality of "Kavacham", "Hridayam", "108 Names" and "1008 Names" of a Goddess or God. Have you ever wondered why the Sahasranama of one Mahavidya have names of other Mahavidyas? Meditate on the following facts: The "Hridayam" of a deity functions as a "friend; the "108 Names" of a deity functions as "bodyguards"; the "1008 Names" of a deity functions as an "Army!" Meditating on all that I said you will be able to understand.
May 08, 2023 08:05 PM
Pranaam Manx. What is the name & authorship of this supremely fascinating work you’re referencing here?
May 09, 2023 01:05 PM
Pranaam Nesh. Well there was no reference given for this work. No pics of Deities mentioned. Though it was claimed to be authentic. After seeing his other interpretations like Lalita's power is just equivalent to 10 nails of Radharani & he refused to explain- "Karangulinakhotpanna Narayan dashakkruti", it was clear he was just attempting to prove Radha Krishna, residing in Goloka, superior to SriVidya. He even refused to initiate people in Panchadashi, fearing wrong pronunciation by any of his shishyas, may create dosha for his future generations. He was trying to sell his stories as authentic scriptures, without giving any reference. It is better to refer to known sources. Genuine Srividya Gurus are fearless. They guide & care for their disciples progress. One who fears can only inflict fear in other's mind.
May 10, 2023 12:05 AM
These are sage words Mnx. Thank you. Indeed it is very wise to mention that fear and Srí Vidya, and fear and spiritual progress in general, are totally incompatible. Perhaps it is due to this Yuga, but the sheer number of cowardly, thin skinned, half-hearted, biased, & reactively close-minded “gurus” is very frustrating. Do you think we must have some very god karma to have found our ways to the manblunder community? This place is verily a lotus growing above the muck and opacity and obscurity of modern spirituality
February 08, 2023 08:02 PM
Namaste Tripuraghna ji. Many thanks for your explanation. The word Army reminded me of a scene in a dream. I got to know of Maa Pratyangira 4-5 years back. Out of excitement I prayed to Her before going to sleep. Saw Her marching very fast in a battlefield with Her army. Understood what you wanted to convey. Reading your posts here, feels like Maa Raj Shyamala herself is narrating.
March 14, 2023 03:03 PM
Pranam JI. Could you also throw some light on the connection between Vana durga and Pratyangira amba ? Also if vana durga is connected with Guhya kali _/\_
March 14, 2023 11:03 PM
Pranām. I am not aware of any specific connections. The digbandhana mantras may have some correlation. Knowledgeable folks may comment and enlighten us all.
May 08, 2023 07:05 PM
On sanskritdocuments website, there is a variation noted where “ krām̐ krīm̐ krūm̐ kālikā devi” can be changed to “ krām̐ krīm̐ krūm̐ kuñjikā devi”. Will the alternation of Kālikā for Kuñjikā or vice versa here affect the meaning or efficacy of this chant? Based on my limited experience, kālikā is the standard but the kuñjikā substitution seems to fit in a way pleasing to Devi as well.
May 08, 2023 08:05 PM
Is there a standardized order for reciting the letters of the Sanskrit alphabet vis. bhoota lipi? I am trying to find a simple list of the ordered letters with bindu.
May 17, 2023 03:05 AM
This may be something that is meant to be kept secret during this Yuga, but perhaps there’s just a discrepancy of matter of taste in pronunciation of the IAST yai or ai at the end of divine names. I’ve learned, to my frustration, that my initiator of Śrī Candi Navaksari mantra, is aware of this pronunciation discrepancy, but does not correct it initially but instead leaves sadhakas to discover it for themselves before offering serious transfer of energy and sharing secret jnana. Perhaps I am being careless & immature here. What does the community think about this?
May 17, 2023 11:05 PM
That's a lie. There are no pronunciation errors in the IAST transliteration. The Mātṛkas 'aim̐' and 'em̐' achieve the same goals. It is the same phenomenon that occurs with the Mātṛkas 'aum̐' and 'om̐'. It's the same thing as choosing to hold two flowers in each of your hands or holding the same two flowers in one hand. Regardless of the choice, you will be holding the same flowers in your hand.
May 18, 2023 02:05 PM
Tripuraghna ji, I have been waiting for you. Can I recite the following stotram you posted without initiation (I am open for the initiation if someone finds me suitable) "ŚRĪ PRATYAṄGIRĀ STOTRAM̐ em̐ khphrem̐ namo'stu te mahāmāye dehātīte nirañjane । pratyaṅgirā jagaddhātri rājalakṣmī namo'stu te ॥ 1 ॥ ... "
May 18, 2023 06:05 PM
Yes you can. This is a Siddha Stotra of Mother Pratyaṅgirā. This Stotra is already perfect. You must have devotion and meditate on the meaning to generate the effects of this Stotra. There is no doubt that even the most impossible and improbable can be achieved. It must be recited during the night after 11pm. This at once destroys all bad effects from planets, destroys all enemies, destroys any troubles, guarantees victory, and grants the most impossible wishes. This Stotra quickly brings perfection to all Pratyaṅgirā Mantras. Knowing the meanings and meditating on them is indispensable.
May 19, 2023 01:05 AM
Thank you so much! I wish I had the initiation as well so I could bring perfection to Ma's mantras, but that's okay I'll wait until it's Her wish. I love the stotra as well, thank you so much for permitting me.
May 19, 2023 01:05 AM
Just want to remove any ambiguity here, I am *not* initiated into any of Ma Prathyangira's mantra, I am initiated into Bala, Ganapati and Panchadasi. I love the stotram however, it feels close to heart.
May 19, 2023 09:05 PM
You are saying these उँ ऊँ & these ओं औँ are the same in mātrika system, correct? I am just beginning to learn of the system but I am inclined to notice that this doesn’t make total sense. Perhaps it is do to my ignorance. But from my basic understandings, some bhairavite text and Garland of Letters by Woodroffe, each of what you are calling same is distinctive. This aligns with the fact that the shape of the waveforms of the sounds are going to be distinct. The beauty of this system is it is totally granular, and two different sounds are different like two different differential equations describing how their waves will bounce around a space are different. To my understanding, extra-dimensional consciousness are intimately tied to unique wave forms. They are also perhaps sometimes, mantra-bound and yantra bound. These meanings have a mathematical and physical sense. Different matrikas even if they are close, will produce different effects and call different resonances and harmonies
May 19, 2023 10:05 PM
* अँ & आँ , not u and ū, although point would still be similar. Even if 612.2448 and 612.2449 are very similar, and could be rounded into identical numbers, if high precision is important, they are distinct. Regarding the letters of matrika, are the Shaktis of अँ and आँ distinct or not? Perhaps one’s jnana and sankalpam become more important at this point? What do you think?
May 17, 2023 11:05 PM
If, while reciting this or similar stotram made available on manblunder, one occasionally pauses for maybe 6-24 seconds to glance over the meanings of the bījas, does the recitation lose effectiveness due to the disruption?
January 13, 2024 09:01 AM
Namaste Jothi ji. Thanks for all your guidance. They are personification of Grace Shakti in your form. You have openly showered blessings on us. If possible please stay for some more time.
January 14, 2024 10:01 PM
Namaste everyone! This website has helped so many like me and people associated with it are blessed. Originally interested in worshipping Maa Lalita, I used to chant name mantra of devi 'shree matre namah' with panchopchar puja of devi for quite some time. Now i have started chanting sidh kunjika strotra everyday. Regarding this i have some doubts. 1) Although the stotra mentions that no nyasa are required but i see rishyadi nyas mentioned here in text and other nyasas online. Currently i am doing viniyog, rishiyadi nyas and matrika nyas. Is that enough or i have to do karnyas and shadangnyas of sidh kunjika stotra. I cannot find that text online although i saw it in a couple of youtube videos but am not sure if that is correct. 2) Do we have to do all nyasas at the end of mantra also. I am only doing it in beginning 3) The way i do it is , i chant the shiv uvach portion once, then chant many repetitions of sidh kunjika mantra and then end with namaste rudra rupinyai portion once at last. I am not sure if that would be counted as only one or many repetition of strotra. 4) i do it as nityapuja with no sankalpa as such. Please let me know if i am doing anything wrong or if i can increase effectiveness of my practice. With all my heart i pray that Shri Raviji finds his place in the abode of Mother Divine. I sincerely pray to Maa Lalita Mahatripursundari to shower her grace on everyone, specifically the people involved in running of this website. Regards
January 16, 2024 12:01 AM
Do not recite this Stotram unless you have been directed to do so by your guru. It is really of no consequence for those who are not worshipping or reciting the Caṇḍī Navākṣarī. Also, there are several versions of this Stotram and you may recite that which has been given to you by your guru. The same procedure that is adopted for reciting the mantras may be followed for the storas also, unless the storas are recited immediately after the recitation of the associated mūla mantra, in which case the closing procedures of the associated mantra will suffice. When in doubt, follow exactly as you would do for a mantra recitation.
March 10, 2024 07:03 PM
Thank you very much for real meaning of stotram. If possible please provide the meaning in Telugu language.
March 10, 2024 10:03 PM
I would suggest that you use any online translation engine to convert the meaning from English to Telugu or any other language that you wish to read in. Our goal is to make the content available for a wider audience throughout the world.
April 28, 2024 01:04 PM
This website has helped people like us tremendously, who initially only had adoration for the mother, but lacked resources to know about her. May The Divine Mother bestow her auspiciousness and grace on us all. Today I would like to praise Her Highness as my Ishta of Devi Sri Shakambhari Maa. And I would do it in 3 parts. Introduction Summary of the Mahatyam Deeper Perspective (Her Majesty's presence in the Siddha Kunjika Stotra.) INTRODUCTION: She is mentioned in the Murti Rahasya of Devi Saptashati, Skanda Puraan and Devi Bhagvatam. Murti Rahasya sholas are: शाकम्भरी नीलवर्णा नीलोत्पलविलोचना। गम्भीरनाभिस्त्रिवलीविभूषिततनूदरी॥ सुकर्कशसमोत्तुङ्गवृत्तपीनघनस्तनी। मुष्टिं शिलीमुखापूर्णं कमलं कमलालया ॥ पुष्पपल्लवमूलादिफलाढ्यं शाकसञ्चयम्। काम्यानन्तरसैर्युक्तं क्षुत्तृण्मृत्युभयापहम् ॥ कार्मुकं च स्फुरत्कान्ति बिभ्रती परमेश्वरी। शाकम्भरी शताक्षी सा सैव दुर्गा प्रकीर्तिता ॥ विशोका दुष्टदमनी शमनी दुरितापदाम्। उमा गौरी सती चण्डी कालिका सा च पार्वती॥ शाकम्भरीं स्तुवन् ध्यायञ्जपन् सम्पूजयन्नमन्। अक्षय्यमश्रुते शीघ्रमन्नपानामृतं फलम्॥ Which overall translates to : She is of blue color, eyes like blue lotus, sitting on a lotus, and has a deep navel and shapely chest. She holds in her hand quiver of arrows, a blue lotus, a cornucopia of fruits, vegetables, flowers, roots, greens, etc, holding abundant juice. She is also as revered as Satakshi, Durga, Uma, Kalika, Gauri, Sati, Chandi and Parvati. She is without sorrows (Mahaytam refers to her as Sat-Chit-Anand), destroyer of evil, keeps away all troubles. Her sincere devotees always have the necessary food, drinks and nourishment (amritaphalam) In her Mahatyam (Part of Sri Devi Bhagvatam), her appearance is said to be the essence of all the beauty there is. She is like a huge ocean of compassion, and yet her brilliance is like a thousand suns. Her Kavacham and Sahasranaam are part of Skanda Puraan. And the dyanam that usually is read preceeding the Sahasraam compares her to the autumn moon. And interestingly this dhyana also invokes her with more hands than the usual 4. शूलं पाशकपालचापकुलिशान्बाणान्सृणिं खेटकां शङ्कं चक्रगदाहिखड्गमभयं खट्वाङ्गदण्डान्धराम् । वर्षाभाववशाद्धतान्मुनिगणान्शाकेन या रक्षति लोकानां जननीं महेशदयितां तां नौमि शाकम्भरीम् SUMMARY OF THE MAHATYAM Long ago a daitya named Durgamasur pleased Brahma with his Tapas and as a boon, asked for the Vedas. As a result, the daityas gained great power from the the ritualistic fires that were hosted to nourish and please the Gods, whereas the gods got weak, and the Brahmins also forgot the Vedas and the ritualistic procedures. Gaining opportunity, Durgam vanquished the devas from Heavens, and ruled atrociously. The lack of rituals were affecting nourishment in early plane, and as the result earth became barren and people, animals, plants died. Seeing no other option, the sages go tp the Mountains to calmly pray to and please the Parambika. Parvati seeing their pitiable condition, manifested in a beautiful blue form (dhyana explanations in section 1), and this form had innumerable eyes. Out of pity Parvati cried, and the tears nourished early plane, so that plants could grow again. In the meantime Devi also nourished the people and the devas (who had also joined the Brahmins to praise Parvati) from the cornucopia that she was carrying. Hearing of it from a messenger, Durgam goes ahead to wage war. And then Shakambhari assumes the form of Durga to kill the demon. In this Forms, she births fifteen MahaShaktis (inclusive of the ten usual list of Mahavidyas, except Dhumavati) followed by innumerable other Shaktis who fight with the huge army of Durgam, and cleans up the battle field. On the final day Durgam and The Divine Mother wage war and She kills him with fifteen arrows (nice parallel with the number of MahaShaktis, if I may.) That is how she brings back the Vedas, restores peace, and sustains creation. My biggest take from the Mahatyam is the importance of name "Durga", because (as far as I understand Sankrit) She says "One who calls my name Durga, because I killed Durgamasura...". (whereas Shakambhari and Shatakshi are coined by devas). Durga means both invincible and unreachable fortress With this word alone, She declares that: She can overcome everything, yet nothing can overcome her. The Devi-Atharvashirsha Upanishad mentions this in a more direct manner: यस्याः परतरं नास्ति सैषा दुर्गा प्रकीर्तिता She who is renowned by the name "Durga" is the being superior to whom, no one exists. DEEPER PERSPECTIVE - Feeling Sri Shakambhari Maa's presence in this stotra There is one more connection between Shakambhari and Durga Saptashati. The starting lines of Shakambhari Sahasranaam says: महासरस्वती सैव जाता शाकम्भरी शिवा । The Devi also showed herself as Chamunda (reference in the Navarna Mantra as well as Kunjika Stotra ) in the Mahasaraswati Charitra of the Durga Saptashati. If this is not enough, Chamunda is the first name used for nyasa during the Shakambhari Sahasranaam. Two other names used are Sataskshi and Shakambhari itself. The mother is always in her Trigunatmika state (She is everything), the Charitra (manifestation) is based on which guna is pradhana. Among all the spiritual texts transliterated and interpreted on this website this is my favourite because I feel Maa Shakambhari's presence in this. In her Aim manifestation as Srishti roopa, she is Satakshi, her tears nourishing the barren land and bringing back life. In this state she is Bhadra of Kunjika In her Hrim manifestation as Pratipalika roopa. Here she is Bhavani,. She is Shakambhari, nourishing everyone from the fruits she carries in her hand. It is interesting that in the third in triad of beejas, is a beeja of desire Kleem. (NOT destruction) The sages and devas desired to be saved from the atrocity of Durgam, they desired for the Vedas to be brought back, so, She took the form they desired. The fifteen Mahaskahti, the rest of the matrikas, all came out from her desire to bring them forth. But in she took to this state, to take down Durgam, hence she chose to be Bhairavi. Dhurjate Patni is a reference to her as Parvati (Shivaa) Vagadheeshwari because in Mahatyam she says the Vedas are the superior parts of her body. Kalika Rupa is again when out of desire she forms an army of terrific beings for battle, this is reference to the first mahashakti (as rest of the following shaktis) coming out of her. But Her favourite state of manifested reality is one with most auspiciousness. (शाँ शीँ शूँ मे शुभं) this is a reference to dear Sundari/Sri. (Sri Jothi ji's comment will give further insight on this) And she is giving a battle cry / warning that she will destroy anyone tarnishing it . (हुँ हुँ हुँकाररूपिण्यै जँ जँ जँ जम्भनादिनी ।) This line is also a reminder to the ones attempting to invoke her in this ugra form, that if done for the wrong reasons, destruction is inevitable, even if you are here devotee. So Creation, Sustainence and desire for Auspicousness is her stable form. But she can get destructive very destructive if she so desires. The Bhadra, Bhavani and Bhavani triad is already explained above. Now the final names. starting with Parvati, which to me represent her earthly nature of existence. the mother as Parvati is also referred to as "Poorna" which I interpret as completion of a cycle. In her form Earthly leela as Parvati, she started as Shailaputri and completed the perfection as Mahagauri, and transcended even perfection to become the given of perfection herself as Siddhidatri. And then Sri Parvati resides as the state of all knowing and all pervading being in the state of purnata (completion). And this purnata is presented Shakambhari when prayed by Brahmins. Interesting parallel might be : Shakambhari navratri starts in Ashtami, and get completed on Shakambhari Purnima. Finally , "Khechari". This represents her celestial nature of existence. Her as nothingness. The un-manifested reality. Why un-manifested ? Because the Brahmins had forgotten the Vedas and the mantras, And the mantra was devata swaroopam. Even when the sages remembered nothing, they remembered her. She is what floats/exists, unsupported by anything. May the mother forever usher in auspiciousness. Jai Maa Shakambhari ! Thanks and a lot to Krishna ji and all others who contributed to translating this tremedously beautiful stotra. And my Pranaam to Sri Jayanth Chandramouli ji who initiated me into Bala mantra and got me started on Shakti Upasana. Readers of this comment please know that this keyboard warrior is a layman. I have no education on tantra, neither am I inititated to the Chandi Navakshari. What I wrote is purely out of adoration of Maa in her Shakambhari Roopa, the obsession to see her everywhere in everything and deep emotions that stirred while reading the translation of this stotra.
July 07, 2024 02:07 AM
Hello My spiritual Brothers and Sisters, Could someone help me to understand or correct me if I am wrong? If one wants to read this as a stotra, then they can read it from start to end, without any break. However, if you want to read it as a Mantra, then you can read up to ||4|| and then Repeat the below lines 108 times. अथ मन्त्रः - ऐँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ चामुण्डायै विच्चे । ॐ ग्लौँ हुँ क्लीँ जूँ सः ज्वालय ज्वालय ज्वल ज्वल प्रज्वल प्रज्वल ऐँ ह्रीँ क्लीँ चामुण्डायै विच्चे ज्वल हँ सँ लँ क्षँ फट् स्वाहा ॥ ५ ॥ ॥ इति मन्त्रः ॥ then continue and repeat the following lines 108 times, and continue till the end अँ कँ चँ टँ तँ पँ यँ शँ वीँ दुँ ऐँ वीँ हँ क्षँ । धिजाग्रं धिजाग्रं त्रोटय त्रोटय दीप्तं कुरु कुरु स्वाहा Is it right?
July 07, 2024 08:07 AM
It is best to read it as a stotram and not practice as a mantra. The complete mantra vidhi has not been provided here as I am not aware of it.
October 04, 2024 10:10 AM
Namaskar Sir,, There is variation in Siddh kunjika stotram given in Durga Saptashati book by Giri publication and Geeta press. Which one correct to chant. Please help.
October 05, 2024 01:10 AM
We have discussed this in this article and in the comments. It is most common to find variations in stotras, mantras etc amongst the various traditions that span the subcontinent. You may follow what is initiated in your tradition and if you have not been initiated into this stotram or the associated mantra, then simply follow any of the books that you listed. The choice is yours. For the practice of the mantra, we strongly recommend that you seek an initiation from any suitable guru of your choice and proceed vs a self-initiation.
October 05, 2024 11:10 AM
Thank you so much.