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MANBLUNDER
May 11, 2022 03:42 AM

Thank you for the deep insightful description of this nāma. Absolutely brilliant! The divine mother's blessing is surely upon you and we welcome you to provide more insight on the articles of your interest. --Krishna.

MANBLUNDER
May 10, 2022 10:39 PM

Not to the best of my knowledge. There is however the Kāmākhyā mantra which has three of these bījas as a mantra are these are also part of Her mūla mantra. --Krishna.

MANBLUNDER
May 10, 2022 10:32 PM

In general, there are differences found in the versions of the same scripture and this applies to almost all major works. The meaning derived is the same in this particular scripture. One can substitue either of these words and both are accepted by scholars. --Krishna.

MANBLUNDER
May 10, 2022 10:27 PM

The aspect of Śrī Mātaṅgī in Śrīvidyā is Śrī Śyāmalā. They are practically the same, while the mantras and stotras differ. Based on the initiation received, one follows the specific line of worship. We will surely publish the Aṣṭottaram of Śrī Śyāmalā Devi also, in due course of time. --Krishna.

Rajathananda
May 10, 2022 08:41 PM

namaste krishna guruji! I recently happened to come across shyamala ashtotarram. and what I have been hearing from people is they use the word shyamala more than matangi in the srividya cult . what is the difference between shyamala and matangi. and why do they have separate ashtottaras and sahasranamas. please clarify! If possible please publish shyamala ashtottara stotra soon ! would be helpful to have a wonderful commentary to know more about the glories of raja shyamala ! regards

Vijay
May 10, 2022 10:50 AM

Pranaam Krishnaji, Is there a Japa Vidhi for Ekakshara "Streem" Bija Mantra Sadhana?

Adi
May 09, 2022 11:55 PM

Śuka-priya. She transforms her greatest devotees into a Guru. She bestows the power called Parā-vaikharī. The unique power to understand the truth and express it by any means (word, writing and others). Through this power the Guru has knowledge of all that is known, unknown, lost scriptures, mantras and much more. Only a Guru has this power. All Gurus are parrots of Lalitāmbika because they are spreading the truth. Hence the devotee must have unshakable faith in his Guru. The Guru's word is final.

Richard
May 09, 2022 11:55 PM

I share the previous question that I don't believe was answered. Some sources give : trikāgni-kālāya kālāgni-rudrāya, while others have : trikālāgni-kālāya kālāgni-rudrāya The difference is between trikāgni and trikālāgni.

MANBLUNDER
May 06, 2022 11:37 PM

You can interpret the śloka as - "O Devi, The Divine celestial surās meditate upon the Divine Mother Tripura Bhairavī, while partaking the five 'M's (pañcamakaras) and remain in spiritually intoxicated bliss. May the devotees of the Divine Mother also recite this stotra and perform the necessary rituals on a regular basis, to obtain Her auspicious blessings and live prosperously." Why should the Divine celestials indulge in pañcamakaras when they are elevated beings? The answer lies in looking deeper into the metaphysical aspect of the pañcamakaras constituting the organic body, bliss inducing cerebral nectar (amṛta), basis sustenance and the need to swim across the karmic ocean of cause and effects to gain the ultimate realization of the Truth about the individual consciousness, being nothing but a part of the super-consciousness and the need to evolve and merge completely into It. The surās are in deep contemplation of these aspects and in unison with the Divine Mother. --Krishna.

MANBLUNDER
May 06, 2022 11:36 PM

Thank you! The error is rectified now. --Krishna.