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PN
March 02, 2024 04:03 PM

Humble Pranaams Krishnaji & to everyone here! Just came across this reference of ParaPara Shakti for the first time. What is the difference between ParaPara Shakti and Para Shakti? Also, since there are different swaroopams of Pratyangira, some say that Pratyangira Swaroop is attached to every major Deity, would that mean that Pratyangira is part of every being whether celestial or earth bound? Could that mean that she is inherent in everything & everyone and connected to aatmashakti itself? I understand that showing serpents on gods is to show kundalini, and Maa is named Nagayajnopavita & Mahakundalini, but what is the significance of the 8 serpents said to be on Maa Pratyangira's body? Why the number 8 and what does it signify?

Koman
March 01, 2024 08:03 PM

Namaste sir, regarding the mala mantra ( oṃ māṃ māle mahāmāye sarvamantra svarūpiṇi। caturvarga stvayinyasta stasmānye siddhidā bhava॥) that we find in almost all japa vidhi in this site, could you please explain the meaning of it, especially those long words that I could find the meaning anywhere (could they be compound words.). Thank you.

Krishna
March 01, 2024 09:03 AM

You can use a Rudrākṣa māla of any number of beads and faces for wearing purposes. The benefits and the process of energizing the beads is described in the Rudrākṣa category on this website - https://manblunder.com/articles/rudrakshatearsofrudra. For mantra japa purposes, the japamālā mantra is different as described in various mantra articles on this website and elsewhere. However, for wearing purposes, the mantras for energizing them are different. We should not be using the same māla(s) for both wearing and mantra japa. Keep them separate. You can get a 108 + 1 Rudrākṣa māla and perform mantra japa with it. Once the mantra japa is complete, you should place it back in a māla bag and store in a dry and secure place. For wearing purposes, if a 6 face (mukhi) bead suits you the most, you may purchase 1 bead or a set of beads per your liking of any origin (Nepal or Indonesian or Papua or Australian or Hawaaian/American or Indian Rudrākṣa or Bhadrākṣa) etc. and wear it after energizing with the Purāṇic or the Tantric mantras that work best for you. In my case, I have an Indonesian 1-14 sarva siddhi māla that I energized with the tantric mantras and gave a couple of mālas to friends and family and also wear one myself. From an effects standpoint, it is too early to say, but I have had some peace of mind and resolution of some long standing issues in the last 2-3 weeks. It has only been 3 weeks since I energized the mālas. For me the 7 and 8, as well as the 14 face Rudrākṣas have been very effective and I witnessed some amount of auspiciousness and relief from worries. The 1 mukhi caused a lot of hindrances.

Krishna
March 01, 2024 09:03 AM

It is best to meditate upon the nāmas and their meaning. You can take up one or a set of attributes and contemplate on their meanings. The next day you can choose another set and so on. This will lead to a better understanding and appreciation of the Sahasranāmas vs. a recitation of the entire stotram, which in itself is a mālā mantra and requires an initiation and has pre-requisites.

prem shankar
February 29, 2024 08:02 PM

Respected Guruji, Pranam. I am grateful for your guidance and support. May I request you to kindly guide to energize a rudraksha mala and with which mantra. I understand that the mala shall be 108+1 beeds and panchmukhi. Best Regards

jayashree
February 28, 2024 01:02 PM

HARE KRISHNA, I HAVE SOME DOUBTS REGARDING THE CHANTING OF VS & LS..... CAN WE CHANT BOTH LS & VS WHILE SITTING IN A BED OR IN BEDROOM WITHOUT OFFERING ANY THING TO GOD OR WITHOUT LIGHTING LAMP BECAUSE AFTER COMING FROM OFFICE IT WILL BE LATE

Krishna
February 25, 2024 01:02 PM

For mantra japa, it should be 108 + 1. For wearing purposes, you can use the current māla. Before wearing it, I would recommend energizing it with the prescribed mantras.

Koman
February 24, 2024 03:02 AM

Namaste Krisna, I have just bought a 5-mukhi mala. It’s very well done but it has only 107 beads, plus the meru bead will total 108. For the purpose of wearing, is there any bad effects? The reason I didn’t want to send back because it will take several days, and also the vendor may not accept return for this reason because they advertised as 108 beads and they delivered just that.

Богдан
February 23, 2024 10:02 PM

Namaste. What advice do You have for people who want to chant Nabhi Vidya mantras? Can You explain the meaning of mantras and what is Nabhi Vidya? Thank you.

night-bird
February 23, 2024 07:02 PM

Anthony, thank you, very nice. 1. Hmm...and how many times a day,purashharana and so on? 2. Does this practice "work" under Guhananda Mandali Shriguru only? Or it is unconditional?