Welcome back Lorran! Thank you for sharing this rare knowledge and your deep insight in tantra. We are forever grateful to you!

Namaste. Make the following corrections. There is a line missing from the Stotra: kalāvatī raktavastrā'bhirāmā ca sumadhyamā ॥ 6 ॥ This line should be added and the rest kept.

Namaste. Other fixes to be made. The correct one is "sarvarājasu śaṅkari" (she who is auspicious for all kings). The correct one is "bimboṣṭhī". The correct one is "raktākṣī ghūrṇamānākṣī smitendumukhi sam̐stute".

Thank you Krishna for the splendid translation of the 108 names dearest to Mother Mantranāyikā. These 108 names are gems decorating Mother Pradhāneśī's body, names fully capable of exterminating the sins of the entire universe. All obstacles and problems are instantly destroyed, just as piles of poisonous vegetation are invaded and exterminated by the blazing fire. Let's meditate on Mother Saṅgītayoginī sitting on an adamant lion throne. This throne is set on a platform studded with nine precious Navaratna stones. A beautiful bright open red lotus flower rests on the diamond throne on which Saciveśānī is seated. Let the intelligent devotee know that Mother Vīṇāvatī holds Lord Śiva Himself in her hands like a beautiful Vīṇā musical instrument. Let the devotee know that Lord Śiva is unable to produce any sound without Mother Vaiṇikī and her matchless musical abilities. Let the devotee know that when Mother Mudriṇī uses her lotus hands to touch Lord Śiva, beautiful songs are born and countless worlds and beings are created. Let the devotee know that the countless worlds and beings are different songs of Mother Śukapriyā. May devotees not forget the beautiful voice of Sadāmadā. Let's meditate on Śyāmalā who is chanting with magnificent voice, while playing Vīṇā or Lord Śiva. Mother Kadambeśī's voice seems to eclipse the beauty of the music produced by her Vīṇā, proclaiming that she too is the independent power of Lord Śiva, by her own voice and power. Eager to instruct their disciples and the entire world in the best possible way, all circles of Gurus rest at the feet of Mother Padhāneśī. These circles of countless Gurus do not say anything, it is the very voice of Mantranāyikā that echoes through them. Interested in always being the most intelligent and with the knowledge to destroy every possible obstacle, all forms of the incomparable Lord Gaṇapati form a circle at the feet of Mother Kadambavanavāsinī. Lord Gaṇapati made this place his home because he also always wanted to be close to all Gurus and help them in the best way. Oh Mother! Your different colors and weapons are countless, depending on the needs of the devotee. But when you wish to reveal your true essence to the devotee, you become dark as an emerald or sapphire stone and the beautiful crescent moon in your crown gushes bright nectar all over your body. The devotee becomes intoxicated, all-knowing and difficult to understand. Knowledge begins to easily flow uninterruptedly from his mouth. Oh Mother! My praise for you is like a servant gathering flowers from the queen's garden and offering them in her honor. These flowers have no beginning or end. Let your blessings always be upon all who honor you and seek refuge in you. Happy Magha Gupta Navaratri to all!

It is essential to obtain a guru who can answer the questions and guide you properly on the Puraścaraṇa ritual. Note that it is 10,000 japas offered as āhutis (offerings) in the homa. The entire process is conducted in a ritualistic manner establishing various maṇḍalas, invoking Agni the fire Lord and then joining Agni with the essence of the deity, before the offerings are made in the fire.

For purascarana — is it 10 000 homas? If a one homa ritual per day, purascarana takes 28 years! Or do you mean 10000 mantra recitations during the homa?

Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us before Navaratri! Can you please tell more about the glory and majesty of Durga, is there any basic mantra to worship her for spiritual growth? Is it necessary to worship the full form of Durga - Guhya Kali for complete good or is it enough to worship Durga in the form of Durga? Thank you very much for your reply!

Pranaam Tripuraghnaji. Thanks for this wonderful explanation. Are there more forms of Maa Sidhhilakshmi other then the one with 5 faces & ten hands?

There is another evidence of Durgā's proximity to Guhyakālī. In the Pūrvapīṭhikā of the Guhyakālī Sahasranāma, Mother Devi says to Mahākāla: "O master, please tell me now the thousand names of goddess Durgā." Then Mahākāla starts reciting the names of Guhyakālī. After reciting the thousand names, Mahākāla appoints forty-six names which when recited bestow the fruit of the entire recitation of the Guhyakālī Sahasranāma: "...caṇḍayogeśvarī caṇḍī caṇḍakāpālinī śivā ॥ 1 ॥ cāmuṇḍā caṇḍikā siddhikarālī muṇḍamālinī । ..." I brought this fact up because it seems to be very little known by devotees.

A worthy devotee once asked the venerable Atharvana Bhadrakali what was her most terrible Mantra. Then she Pratyaṅgirā laughed uncontrollably and furiously said the Mantra: khphrem̐ mahācaṇḍayogeśvari !!!! ॥ Since then this is the Mantra responsible for all death in the universe. The power of death arose from this Mantra. Power that is used by all terrible deities.