Dīkṣa or initiation are one and the same. It is needed for this kavacam.

I was initiated into bala mantra and during many years it only gave me bad results and I didnt have any release from the illnesses I am suffering also it didnt help me to come out from the many troubles I am facing even the things are worse. Also I experience some deads of relatives and all of my roads are close. I decided to stop chanting so I read that I should recite the mantra backwards to stop it. Does It also applies for the mantra kavaca and stotras and sahasranamas? The only good that i got was my degree certificate but I decided to burn those papers along with the prayings since everything came out bad and I will give her back the only good thing i received. Also It didnt give me any peace of mind or satisfaction. actually i am fully stressed even though i practice pranayama for a long time. Nothing gave a good result. so please Could you give me a piece of advice before I do the complete renunciation to this? Yesterday I removed all the pictures and I stopped wearing the japa mala. Also i heard that somebody did an atrocious work of black voodoo or santeria against me with the most powerful god of santeria known as Baba but i was told that bala mantra and sahasranamas were enough to destroy that negativity. Please could you give me an advice.

Hello , for Matangi kavacham and moola mantra is necessary a proper diksha?

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In Srividya there are a number of paths and within the same path, a number of amnayas, guru mandalas etc. The Divine Mother could lead us to one guru mandala and later to another, if the aspirant wishes to experience and learn different aspects of Her greatness. Scholars from ancient times studied under various schools to enhance their knowledge and the same also applies to Srividya. It need not be restricted to a single lineage. How do we justify the existence of amnaya puja krama, which involves eulogizing the greatness of each amnaya and the worship of the respective guru mandalas? Each amnaya is equated with one head of Lord Shiva. He himself states that even with billions of heads, he cannot relate the greatness of Shodashi. How can we then justify that one should stick to only one amnaya and the respective guru mandala? Also, the Srichakra that we worship and consecrate with our guru mandala(s), is a fragment of the cosmic Srichakra. When the Divine Mother is permitting Her worship through the Srichakras with their respective guru mandalas and accommodating the needs of the faithful in the cosmic Srichakra, who are we to question the worship and worry about the accommodation facilities? There is an entire world within the dimension of the bindu of the Srichakra. If a person is satisfied with one guru, who can lead him towards realizing the Divine Mother within himself/herself, where is the need to wander around, one may ask. But what if the seeker wants to know many aspects of the Divine Mother in Her different hues and vibrations? She is infinite and cannot be fully understood by any cognitive faculties. She can only be experienced and felt as True Bliss. In short, this argument of only one guru mandala etc. in my humble opinion, seems to stem from the insecurity of the guru who does not wish to see his disciples explore new grounds and progress further. The purpose of a guru in Srividya, is to take the disciple to the bindu of the Srichakra and allow the disciple to understand the Divine Mother, who alone becomes the True Guru. The human guru and the chain of gurus leading up to him/her, are eulogized for their greatness and oneness with the Divine Mother. No matter which path we take, the destination is the same. The Divine Mother is pleased by whatever effort we make to come towards Her. When we take 1 steps towards Her, She takes 16 steps towards us. This is also one way to meditate upon Her and obtain Her blessings.

Sri Ramkrishna Paramhams's majority of the core group was already declared Jivanmuktas by him, they were Siddh Purushas who were to take his mission forward. A few of them were in their final birth. Gospel of Sri Ramkrishna has the details. It is not correct to make such sweeping statements..please verify and post from next time onward..secondly he definitely had more than 2 gurus

Srividya practice differ from annaya to annaya. It is not the mind game. Where is the scope for mind?. It is the fact. If you are in Srividya practice, discuss with your Guruji about amnayas and their importance. You are right, our sanathana Dharma is in poor situation because of these type of interpretations without knowing the proper subject. Real Noble thoughts became dishonorable because we cannot digest the fact.

Dear Aum Garu, for the benefit of the readers and ignorant person like me can you elaborate the difference between Sri Vidya or Srividya because am not aware of anyone having a patent to call or address श्री विद्या as Sri Vidya or Srividya....if there is an inner meaning to call the Maha vidya as Sri Vidya or Srividya..you may elaborate sir....

Yes, following phrase is missed there: ( or we might not known) is there.