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Krishna
December 13, 2018 01:38 AM
The traditional Sanskrit alphabet start with 'a' (अ) and end with 'ha' (ह), which includes the entire Creation manifested by śiva and śakti amalgamating the subtle and gross elements. The one that comprises all this is 'ahaṃ' or the ego, which then assumes it's own personality differing from that of the cause of the Creation. So, the traditional alphabet are only 49. The addition of 'kṣa', which is a conjunct consonant made of 'k' and 'ṣa', makes the alphabet 50. This was a later addition. A much later addition to the alphabet making it 51 and occuring mostly in the post-vedic sanskrit, is 'ḻa'(ळ). From a tantric perspective, the deities associated with the dental 'la' (ल) and the cerebral 'ḻa'(ळ) are mostly the same. One exception is that the mātṛkā 'ḻam̐'(ळँ) is associated with magical powers called siddhis and higher states of consciousness. Similarly, the kuṇḍalinī khecarī mudra associated with the awakening of higher consciousness and for preventing the amṛta or the cerebral nectar from flowing downwards, has the tongue touching the roof of the mouth (cerebral). The Divine Mother kālī is associated with siddhis and is therefore perceived to be connected with 'ḻa' and is pronounced as kāḻī(काळी) in the modern tantric texts. The traditional texts still refer to Her as kālī(काली). There is no harm in sticking to the traditional sanskrit or the modern one, including the 'ḻa' variation. In the regional languages that I'm aware of, the 'ḻa' variation, is used. The word 'kalā' is a more accepted traditional pronunciation vs 'kaḻā', which is a more modern sanskrit variant used in the regional languages as well.
Krishna
December 13, 2018 12:50 AM
Lord Gaṇeśa's Mahāgaṇapati sahasranāmam has the following nāma/attribute - ṭhadvayī-pallavāntastha-sarva-mantreṣu-siddhidaḥ (ठद्वयीपल्लवान्तस्थसर्वमन्त्रेषुसिद्धिदः), which indicates that any mantra ending with svāhā (ṭhadvayī) gets siddhi by the blessings of the consort of siddhalakṣmi - Lord Mahāgaṇapati, from a Gaṇapatya (Lord Gaṇeśa followers, who see Him as the Godhead) perspective.
There are many mantras of Lord Gaṇeśa, including that of Śrī Mahāgaṇapati that end with svāhā. It is definitely permissible for mantras of any deity to end with svāhā. The word 'svāhā' is for offering oblations. These oblations need not necessarily be in the fire and can also be internal for burning up the accumulated karmas. When performing homa for these mantras, an additional 'svāhā' at the end of the mantra is appended.
Rishiraj singh
December 12, 2018 09:57 AM
dear sir i want to know about whether we can speak svaha in a mantra without havan? Do any kind of blemish happens?
Rudra
December 12, 2018 09:13 AM
Understood, sir. Thank you for the clear explanation. I also have one more question.. when we speak about 'Kali' mata, how do we pronounce the 'L' here. L as in 'Lalita' or L as in 'Chandra Kala'?
Krishna
December 12, 2018 05:45 AM
Worshipping the śrī cakra on a regular basis has innumerable benefits. Merely wearing it on the body, does not grant such success. There is a strong belief that it can fetch material comforts, if the Mahālakṣmī mantra is etched on the yantra and if it's properly energized through the prāṇa pratiṣṭha and the āvaraṇa pūja rituals. Regular worship of the yantra is required for the benefits to flow. The benefits are once again subject to one's karmic imprint.
Rudra
December 11, 2018 12:20 PM
Hi sir, some people say that wearing Sri Chakra around the neck as a locket brings immense positive changes in one's life. Is that true? Some also say that the wearer of Sri Chakra locket will attain riches for life. I would like you to throw some light on this. I am asking this because I am a seeker of materialistic wealth. Thank you.
Rudra
December 10, 2018 11:59 AM
Thank you sir. I will look forward to 'Dhanada Stotram' and 'Kavacam' :)
Krishna
December 09, 2018 11:02 PM
Śrī Siddha Lakṣmī is a repository of spiritual wealth. We will publish Dhanada Stotram and Kavacam that would help with material wealth alone. She is very quick with monetary benefits.
Rudra
December 09, 2018 01:10 PM
Hi sir. I have been reading articles on this website for a long time. I am not worried about liberation and I am only looking for some mantra which bestows the person with unlimited materialistic benefits/luxuries of life. I would like to ask you if one recites this 'Siddha Lakshmi Stotram' along with 'Sri Siddhi/Siddha Lakshmi Mantra' with utmost devotion, would that be enough to get quicker results? Or do one need to recite any other mantras/stotras?
Krishna
December 09, 2018 03:40 AM
The tantric texts describing the 32 forms of Lord Gaṇeśa and other forms are no longer traceable. There are a few meditational verses describing each form and that is all we have to contend with. We will publish the available tantric forms of Gaṇeśa mantras and stotra-s in due course of time.
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