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swati
November 30, 2018 10:53 PM

as Krishnaji mentioned - 'mantra-baddha' means bound by mantra. deities are bound by mantra to respond when we do mantra sadhana. When we strike a match, fire manifests. similarly when we recite mantra, deity manifests. We might not perceive that at the beginning or the changes happening within us. In fact mantra is a sound form of deity.

Krishna
November 29, 2018 10:36 AM

"Mantra baddha" in Sanskrit means - bound to the mantra. It is said that deities are bound to their mantras. In tantra, the deity, mantra, yantra are all one and the same, meaning they are all representations of the deity. The devotee aspires to become one with the deity, through devotion and worship of the mantra and yantra of the associated deity and also all the stipulated rituals and procedures, which together are called tantra.

Krishna
November 29, 2018 10:26 AM

In addition, If one does not have sufficient time to recite the Śrī Devī Mahatmyaṃ, also called Caṇḍī Pāṭha or Durgā Saptaśati, then he/she can recite the Śrī Siddhakuñjikā Stotram by itself. One can also consider the Śrī Caṇḍī Navākṣarī Mantra, if there's a strong desire to recite it. Since reciting the entire 700 verses of Śrī Durgā Saptaśati is difficult at one go, there are many variations that are mentioned in the devotional books detailing the manner of reciting specific combination of chapters per day, especially during the Navarātri days. Any of these variations may be followed. Also, as mentioned above, there is no harm in reciting this hymn at the beginning as well as at the end of the 700 verses of Śrī Devī Mahatmyaṃ.

Aditya
November 29, 2018 09:33 AM

Namaste Mohanji, for best results it is always preferred to chant Siddha Kunjika Stotram before reciting Durga Saptashati. This is clearly given in the stotra itself and also Krishnaji explained the reason very clearly (bhuta lipi activates the Bijas of Durga Saptashati). If you still want to chant it at the end then there is no harm....optimum results might or might not come. You can chant the stotra starting with Atah Mantra and all the way upto Phala Stuti. You may or may not recite Phala stuti as it only illustrates the benefits of this Great Stotra.

Mohan
November 29, 2018 06:08 AM

Namaste Krishna, Need clarification on two points: 1) Most of the Durga Saptashati books provide the Siddha Kunjika stotrams at the end. Is it ok to chant at the end of Durga Saptashati chant. 2) What are the minimum parts of Saptashati that has to be chanted to be complete?

bhan
November 29, 2018 12:14 AM

Hello Swati Ji, You seem quite learned. I just started puja 4 months ago. My guru ji is Ravi ji from here. But I was wondering what did you mean by "Mantra-Baddha"

swati
November 26, 2018 11:15 AM

Vijeetji, my experience is a totally different. I did a Sadhana from 1992 till 2003. I then moved to a different Sadhana. 9 years after that I did the old Sadhana again with intensity. On 3rd or 4th day, mother blessed me with an experience which was many times beautiful than what I experienced before. If there is a talk like what you are suggesting in Tantra world - it probably is because, some are trying to project human emotions onto deity. I have heard many learned folks saying "Devatas are Mantra-Baddha". Vijeetji - I would love to know if there is a Shastra Pramana for your assertion.

Jayanth
November 25, 2018 07:28 PM

@Anthony - You can if you want to. But Shodashi is sufficient for all spiritual needs. It also protects the sadhaka as it has all the that is required. Read below two https://www.manblunder.com/articlesview/panchadasi-mantra https://www.manblunder.com/articlesview/maha-shodashi-mantra-explained

Mnx
November 25, 2018 07:02 PM

Mahakaal stuti (stotra) -https://www.saavn.com/song/mahakal-stuti/ByMieyZ3YXc Lyrics of the stotra- http://meditation-mission.blogspot.com/2012/05/blog-post.html

Anthony
November 25, 2018 04:28 PM

Mnx, Can you please share a link to Lord Mahakaal (stotra), this will be very much appreciated.

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