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Krishna
August 11, 2022 05:08 AM

Mahāṣoḍaśī mantra is best approached through a Śrīvidyā krama starting with Mahāgaṇapati and Bālā mantra and progressing gradually to Pañcadaśī, Śyāmalā and Vārahī before getting to the Mahāṣoḍaśī mantra. This is a safer approach. There are Khaḍgamālās that also need to be recited for every deity from time to time.

Shreenithish S
August 09, 2022 10:08 PM

Sir, does this procedure apply to Gayathri japa homa also? (After avani avittam)

chandramauli
August 09, 2022 11:08 AM

Dear Ravi Sir Pranaam, I am following your blogs since 2012-13. You also helped me in identifying my aatma bija. I am also a student of Krishna Sir. With your permission Sir I want to ask you can anybody do Mahashodashi mantra. I am into Baglamukhi and Ucchisht Ganapati. Thank you.

Jayanth
August 08, 2022 01:08 PM

What is given to you is correct, please chant with om included. Also you should follow what your Guru has given. Avoid reading outside resources as most of them are confusing in nature

Lavanya
August 08, 2022 11:08 AM

Namaskaram Guruji, I was initiated into chandi mantra on Guru Purnima from a Kalabhairava Guruji. But I was given including OM in the beginning of Mantra. Few are saying OM is not needed. I am utterly confused whether to chant using OM or not. Please clarify guruji. OM AIM HREEM KLEEM CHAMUNDAIYE VICCHE.

Krishna
August 07, 2022 11:08 PM

You are correct in your interpretation. Without Devi's grace and will, the Creation Itself will not manifest. It is She alone who appears as both Śiva and Śakti. In this context, the seeding of life on Earth is being signified by the victory of Manmatha to convince Śiva and Śakti to come together on the ideal conditions prevalent on the planet Earth, with its optimum distance from the Sun and the Moon. Śiva is the constituent of the life sustaining conditions of Earth and Śakti is the ocean of consciousness that permeates the Earth due to the love and passion ignited by Manmatha to create life.

AJ
August 06, 2022 12:08 AM

I like this verse. Is it correct analysis in that this verse is saying it is the power of Devi being utilized? Devi’s face is the “chariot”. Manmatha rides this chariot into battle with Lord Shiva. Therefore Manmatha “rides” or “uses” the “face” of Devi to fight Shiva. In other words, Manmatha is only able to take on Shiva (and win), because he has Devi on his side, so to speak. Is this correct? Is this 59th verse extolling the same meaning as verse 5? Vishnu and Manmatha received beautiful looks by only praying to Devi. And verse 59 says Manmatha uses Devi’s face (or essentially her power/beauty) to fight Shiva. Are both verses essentially saying that asking for blessing or benefits, one should pray to Devi?

PD
August 05, 2022 06:08 PM

Thanks. Not sure how those Question marks appeared in my reply.

Krishna
August 05, 2022 02:08 AM

As is the general practice, this higher mantra is given in the Uttarāmnāya tradition for advanced spiritual seekers. Those practicing the Kuṇḍalinī meditation may consider this mantra for an enhanced practice. For those starting out on their spiritual practice, this mantra may not be very effective in comparison with the other mantras that are more suited such as the ones from the Dakṣināmnāya etc. As a general rule, it is better to focus on lower mantras until we have a good spiritual understanding and then we can move to the higher mantras like these, if following the path of mantras. When there is a mixed mantra and meditation practice, one can progress to higher mantras at a faster rate. Jumping directly to the highest mantras is NOT considered a good practice and rapid karmic burning can be very distressful.

Krishna
August 05, 2022 02:08 AM

There are certain methods listed in Mantra Mahodadhi and other scriptures that can be followed to determine what would be a good fit. But generally nobody goes through all that and one is given what the concerned guru thinks is a best fit. The individual's interests and faith are also considered in the decision making.

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