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Tripuraghna
February 20, 2023 04:02 PM

Namaste Swati. The seed "sauḥ" is Parāśakti. It is not even transcendental. It is beyond even the notion of transcendence. It is beyond all descriptions. It is necessary to go a long way before being able to contemplate this seed alone. When you get here, there is nothing to describe. About your other question, it's 28 letters.

Tripuraghna
February 20, 2023 04:02 PM

Namaste. To make it easier for you to understand. The pronunciation is similar to the Mantra "Na-maḥ Śi-vā-ya". The correct pronunciation of Visarga "ḥ" makes all the difference. People pronouncing it incorrectly changes the Mantra's meaning and the number of syllables, often changing the beneficial effects to destructive effects. The first thing a devotee must master is the alphabet (am̐ ām̐ im̐ īm̐ um̐ ūm̐ ṛm̐ ṝm̐ ḷm̐ ḹm̐ in̐ aim̐ om̐ aum̐ am̐ aḥ kam̐ kham̐ gam̐ gham̐ ṅam̐ cam̐ cham̐ jam̐ jham̐ ñam̐ ṭam̐ ṭham̐ ḍam̐ ḍham̐ ṇam̐ tam̐ tham̐ dam̐ dham̐ nam̐ pam̐ pham̐ bam̐ bham̐ mam̐ yam̐ ram̐ lam̐ vam̐ śam̐ ṣam̐ sam̐ ham̐ ḻam̐ kṣam). Common errors in the pronunciation of the alphabet are: "lam̐" and "ḻam̐" are not the same; in "ṛm̐ ṝm̐ ḷm̐ ḹm̐" the tongue does not touch anywhere in the mouth; "aḥ" is not "aha". And more..

Tarapranav
February 20, 2023 02:02 PM

Beautiful mantra, beautiful commentary Beauty everywhere.

Swati
February 20, 2023 12:02 PM

Thank you Tripuraghnajii for your elucidate explanation. I think beyond Shrim is Sauh: the Para Devi -the transcendental aspect of Lalita, whiie Shrim the samashti of the manifested…Am I correct in saying that? Also is the actual Maha Shodashi 28 lettered or 31 lettered with repeating - ‘Om hrim shrim’ after the 3 kutas as ‘shrim hrim Om’

Swati
February 20, 2023 10:02 AM

Thank you Tripuraghnaji for welcoming my questions and being watchful that it doesn’t hurt me… I will wait for the right time for things to unfold to me… till then I just need your blessings. Would have been great to connect with you 1:1 if I had a chance for I was thinking of something grand which could do with your advice or rather partnership.

Maverick
February 20, 2023 07:02 AM

Namaste Krishnaji, the variation #2 of this mantra includes a svaha compared to variation #1 of the mantra, which does not include it. Does the addition of Svaha change the impact of the mantra significantly? Also the Nyasas have Krim bijas. Would this also affect the overall energetic signature of the mantra? Thanks for clarifying.

Joseph
February 20, 2023 04:02 AM

I love both of these forms of Maa, and I was wondering, are there any other connections between Ma Tara and Pratyangira Devi besides this kavacham?

Богдан
February 19, 2023 10:02 PM

Thank you, so you don't need to pronounce the letter before Visarga (ḥ), for example, Nam(a)ḥ(a), Viniyog(a)ḥ(a), Sa(u)ḥ(u)?

Tripuraghna
February 19, 2023 08:02 PM

Namaste. There is only one way to pronounce Visarga (ḥ). The pronunciation of "ha" and "ḥ" are completely different and this goes for any hymn or mantra. Visarga (ḥ) is pronounced by letting only inaudible air escape your mouth. The mental pronunciation will come naturally if you pronounce it correctly. Remember that true practice only begins when you are able to chant mentally and still.

Tripuraghna
February 19, 2023 08:02 PM

Namaste Swati. All things in the universe can be controlled, except the fury of a Mother protecting her children. Likewise, you can ask whatever you like, but I will omit anything that has the potential to hurt you in any way. The Divine Mother cannot bear to see her children suffering unnecessarily, there must always be a greater purpose.

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