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Krishna
October 24, 2024 09:10 PM
Make an effort to learn the meanings of the 1000 attributes of Śrī Lalitā Devī and She will guide you further to a suitable guru. Śrīvidyā is an ocean and understanding the many aspects of this sacred knowledge takes time and a lot of effort. Chanting the Mahāṣoḍaśī mantra is a very advanced state of Śrīvidyā and there are even higher stages associated with medhā and nirvāṇa dīkṣas that very few undertake after many years of sādhana, accompanied with a very deep spiritual understanding and elevation. There are many simpler sādhanas for obtaining material benefits that help us lead a contended life. Very serious spiritual seekers should undertake the journey of Śrīvidyā sādhana which also requires many sacrifices to be made in the journey, as one can get easily disillusioned with the material objectives and also get frustrated with the progress they are making in their spiritual journey, as it is extremely difficult to assess where they are. The reasons are many and the need for a guru in higher spiritual paths such as these, cannot be dispensed with.
Krishna
October 24, 2024 09:10 PM
Your best option is to seek a guru who can guide you through the process and fulfill your spiritual quest. There is also an elaborate dikbandhana for this Mahāvidyā which should also be followed from time to time. Do not forget to include the worship of Her yantra, kavacam etc to ensure that the sādhana is consistent with the recommended practices. Devotion to the deity is a must and since you have it, you should now seek a guru who is able to guide you through this process. It is best to find a guru from whom you can learn in person, as some of these practices may require in person guidance for easier understanding and doubt clarification etc. Note that this is applicable to all higher spiritual practices like the Mahāvidyā sādhanas.
Krishna
October 24, 2024 09:10 PM
The Buddhist initiation and practice is sufficient to recite this stotram and the attributes associated with it. You may go ahead and recite.
Selvakumar
October 24, 2024 10:10 AM
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SANIDHA
October 23, 2024 11:10 PM
Thank you Guruji for the knowledge shared. Can a person devotionally chant only 'uttiṣṭha puruṣi kiṃ svapiṣi bhayaṃ ca me samupasthitaṃ yadi-śakyam-aśakyaṃ-vā tanme bhagavati śamaya svāhā ।' ?? Or is it compulsory to follow the procedure from the beginning? Please guide.
Jayanth
October 23, 2024 02:10 PM
Safest option is to chant Gayatri mantra around 1000 times a day, Gayatri has very good effect in smoothening ones life. But consistency is the key
pankaj
October 23, 2024 12:10 PM
Undoubtedly Raviji has been a great soul, he tried to make it easy for people to connect with the mother by creating this great website. However despite of all his efforts, still it's difficult to get initiated into Sri Vidya Sadhana. We need a Prabhupad who could make Shodashi chanting just like Mahamantra, and immerse whole world into it. Till this day, its still considered a secret vidya, and finding a guru is still difficult for most of us.
Seongsoo
October 23, 2024 09:10 AM
Does this and the Śrī Tārā Aṣṭottara Śatanāmāvali require a Tara diksha to recite? And if so, would a Buddhist Tara diksha suffice?
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.
Krishna
October 23, 2024 05:10 AM
Namaste. I would suggest starting with graha mantras that maybe most suitable for you to help with the ongoing problems. You can slowly progress towards higher mantras with the help of a guru. Although this mantra can resolve every single problem of yours, it will be very slow acting as the grahas and the karmas afflicting you will restrict growth. You can recite the regular Durga devi mantra to start with and also recite Her stotras and kavacas for protection. Always seek a guru for tantric mantra practice and follow their advice.
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