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Table of Contents:
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1 Introduction 5
2 Devi AshtAngam 7
3 RajamAtangI mantra japa kramaH 10
4 RajamAtangI AvaraNa pUjA kramaH 15
5 mAtangI ashttOttaraM 36
6 RajamAtangI sahasranAmam 37
7 shyAmalA navaratnamAlikA stOtram 55
8 yOga mInAkShi stOtram 57
9 Adi shankara kRuta mInAkShi stOtram 60
10 mAtangI stuti 62
11 RajamAtangI meditation 65
12 Laghu shyAmA mantra japa kramaH 70
13 Laghu shyAmA AvaraNa pUjA kramaH 74
14 Laghu shyAmA ashttOttaraM 89
15 Laghu shyAmA meditation 90
16 vAgvAdinI mantra japa kramaH 93
17 vAgvAdinI AvaraNa pUjA kramaH 96
18 vAgvAdinI ashttOttaraM 103
19 vAgvAdinI meditation 104
20 nakulI mantra japa kramaH 107
21 nakulI AvaraNa pUjA kramaH 111
22 nakulI meditation 122
23 Q & A - sadA vidyA anusaMhatiH 125
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Introduction
This month, we will be celebrating the Magha navarAtri that is attributed to Goddess
RajamAtangI. Thus, this issue comes with a complete vidhAnam of shrI rAjamAtangI
and her anga, upAnga, and pratyanga dEvatAs (laghu shyAmA, vAgvAdinI, and nakuli).
The mantra japa kramAs, AvaraNa pUjA paddhatIs of all of the above dEvatAs have
been included in this issue. AshtottarAs for mAtangI, laghu shyAmA, and vAgvAdinI
have been included as well.
The mAtangI sahasranAma as listed in saubhAgya lakshmI kalpA has been included in
the shlokA form. In addition, several mAtangi shlokAs (navaratnamAlikA, yOga
mInAkshI shlokA, mInAkshI stotram, and mAtangi stutI) are included for readers
pArayanA purposes.
Shri AtmAnandanAtha has kindly shared his wonderful meditation articles on each of
the dEvatAs and I am sure that it will help the upAsakAs to understand the meaning of
the dhyAna shlOkA, mantrAs, and aid them in the sagunOpAsanA and
tatvAnusandhAnA. We thank him for sharing the wonderful painting of nakuLI depicted
as per the dhyAna shlOkA.
The mUla mantrAs of mAtangI, laghu shyAmA, vAgvAdinI, and nakuLI has various
pAthA bEdAs and it is apparent even within the tantra books. Hence, it is strongly
recommended that the upAsakAs follow the moola mantrAs given to them by their own
Guru and follow their path. The AvaraNa krama can be followed as given in this issue
but the mUla mantrAs given by the Guru should be substituted wherever relevant. The
mUla mantrAs given in this issue are based on what is followed in GuhAnanda manDali.
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bOMSr i MU r MU A MU L - MU
FEB 14 FEB 15 FEB 16 FEB 17
qx H zzl H zzl H zzl H zzl
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Sl lirr A xuqs L uer L lsmiM V lir
uxU xpallSlj mMzllSlj uqzllSlj AllSllSlj
bOMSr c - MU i MU r MU A MU
FEB 18 FEB 14 FEB 15 FEB 16
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Sl lirr s MsxlSU H iuUi G zuSi F ueU
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L L Ys x L xuqZUgel ielpr lq |
L L Ys x L Ys xuUeuzU qkrqpr lq |
L L Ys x L xuxmwuzU AlqMpr lq |
L L Ys x L xuSqauzU Mlpr lq |
L L Ys x L xuxiuuzU xusMuzU sYr q uzqlr xuW x
Ys L L MUisMUmpr lq |
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wQ lrx
L L Ys x L xuelqlWU Srr lq |
L L Ys x L xuqZUgel zUx xuW |
L L Ys x L Ys xuUeuzU zZr uwO |
L L Ys x L xuxmwuzU Mucr W |
L L Ys x L xuSqauzU lrr uwO |
L L Ys x L xuxiuuzU xusMuzU sYr q uzqlr xuW x
Ys L L Axr TO |
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wQ lrx
L L Ys x L xuelqlWU Srr lq |
L L Ys x L xuqZUgel zUx xuW |
L L Ys x L Ys xuUeuzU zZr uwO |
L L Ys x L xuxmwuzU Mucr W |
L L Ys x L xuSqauzU lrr uwO |
L L Ys x L xuxiuuzU xusMuzU sYr q uzqlr xuW x
Ys L L Axr TO |
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ppuxuU Ci Sauqa |
krlq
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qSUmU xq xlSUU qlWU qlrqo mSM merq lq
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Ueqi AuUh me q
mP me
qhQMS mUiiur lq |
L Ys x upir lq |
L Ys x Eir lq |
L Ys x Mlir lq |
L Ys x xw lq |
L Ys x Mir lq |
L Ys x xir lq |
L Ys x urw lq |
L Ys x EiMw lq |
L Ys x GS lq |
qi lrx mgcMq
1. wQ lrx
L L Ys x L xuelqlWU Srr lq |
L L Ys x L xuqZUgel zUx xuW |
L L Ys x L Ys xuUeuzU zZr uwO |
L L Ys x L xuxmwuzU Mucr W |
L L Ys x L xuSqauzU lrr uwO |
L L Ys x L xuxiuuzU xusMuzU sYr q uzqlr
xuW x Ys L L Axr TO |
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2. oWqiM lrx
MUlrx
L Ys x A M Z a b X A Apr lq
L Ys x C c N e f g D ielpr lq
L Ys x E O P Q R h F qkrqpr lq
L Ys x L i j S k l L AlqMpr lq
L Ys x A m T o p q A MlMpr lq
L Ys x A r U s u z w x W V A MUisMUmpr lq
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L Ys x A M Z a b X A Srr lq
L Ys x C c N e f g D zUx xuW
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L Ys x L i j S k l L Mucr W
L Ys x A m T o p q A lrr uwO
L Ys x A r U s u z w x W V A Axr TO
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L Ys x A lq Wx - zUx
L Ys x A lq Wx - qZui
L Ys x C lq Wx - Sl
L Ys x D lq Wx - uql
L Ys x E lq Wx - SMh
L Ys x F lq Wx - uqMh
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L Ys x G lq Wx - SlxmO
L Ys x H lq Wx - uqlxmO
L Ys x s lq Wx - SMms
L Ys x s lq Wx - uqMms
L Ys x L lq Wx - Fku
L Ys x L lq Wx - AkU
L Ys x A lq Wx - FkuSlim
L Ys x A lq Wx - AkSlim
L Ys x A lq Wx - ea
L Ys x A lq Wx - MhP
L Ys x M lq Wx - SoWqs
L Ys x Z lq Wx - SMmU
L Ys x a lq Wx - Sqholk
L Ys x b lq Wx - SMUsqs
L Ys x X lq Wx - SMUsra
L Ys x c lq Wx - uqoWqs
L Ys x N lq Wx - uqMmU
L Ys x e lq Wx - uqqholk
L Ys x f lq Wx - uqMUsqs
L Ys x g lq Wx - uqMUsra
L Ys x O lq Wx - Sqs
L Ys x P lq Wx - Sell
L Ys x Q lq Wx - SasT
L Ys x R lq Wx - SmSsqs
L Ys x h lq Wx - SmSsra
L Ys x i lq Wx - uqqs
L Ys x j lq Wx - uqell
L Ys x S lq Wx - uqasT
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L Ys x k lq Wx - uqmSsqs
L Ys x l lq Wx - uqmSsra
L Ys x m lq Wx - Sm
L Ys x T lq Wx - uqm
L Ys x o lq Wx - m
L Ys x p lq Wx - lp
L Ys x q lq Wx - ePU
L Ys x r lq Wx - Sr
L Ys x U lq Wx - SM
L Ys x s lq Wx - asm
L Ys x u lq Wx - uqM
L Ys x z lq Wx - SrSSMUlsrli
L Ys x w lq Wx - SrSuqMUlsrli
L Ys x x lq Wx - SrSSmSlsrli
L Ys x W lq Wx - SrSuqmSlsrli
L Ys x V lq Wx - MSmSsrli
L Ys x lq Wx - MSoUlkli
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qskU-kul iu, moku zMhQs |
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L Ys x A lq Wx, A lq Wx, + + A lq Wx |
- Ci MhP uzc wQzSsMqs lrxr |
L Ys x M lq Wx, Z lq Wx, + + P lq Wx |
- Ci Sr AlWic SzSsMqs lrxr |
L Ys x Q lq Wx, R lq Wx, + + T lq Wx |
- Ci lp qhmUMc SzSsMqs lrxr |
L Ys x o lq Wx, p lq Wx, + + s lq Wx |
- Ci sqs xukl c wQSsMqs lrxr |
L Ys x W lq Wx, lq Wx |
- Ci puqkr A c SsMqs lrxr |
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L Ys x Uir lq - qskU
L Ys x mir lq - Sr
L Ys x qlpur lq - qZ
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L Ys x L L Ys x - oUlk
L Ys x lq lq - ssO
L Ys x paui lq - pqkr
L Ys x qiU lq - Sl
L Ys x xuelqlWU lq - uql
L Ys x xuqZUgel lq - qZ
L Ys x Ys lq - S
L Ys x lq - uq
L Ys x lq - MhP
L Ys x xuUeuzU lq - Sx
L Ys x xuxmwuzU lq - uqx
L Ys x xuSqauzU lq - Sr
L Ys x xuxiuuzU lq - Sxjl
L Ys x xusMuzU lq - uqxjl
L Ys x sYr q uzqlr lq - lp
L Ys x xuW lq - xukl
L Ys x x Ys L L lq - qskU
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5. misq qsZhQ lrx
L Ys x x Ys L L lq - qskU
L Ys x xuW lq - xukl
L Ys x sYr q uzqlr lq - lp
L Ys x xusMuzU lq - uqxjl
L Ys x xuxiuuzU lq - Sxjl
L Ys x xuSqauzU lq - Sr
L Ys x xuxmwuzU lq - uqx
L Ys x xuUeuzU lq - Sx
L Ys x lq - MhP
L Ys x lq - uq
L Ys x lq - uq
L Ys x Ys lq - S
L Ys x xuqZUgel lq - qZ
L Ys x xuelqlWU lq - uql
L Ys x qiU lq - Sl
L Ys x paui lq - pqkr
L Ys x lq lq - ssO
L Ys x L L Ys x - oUlk
Ueqi AuWlq -
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L L Ys x lq paui qiU xuelqlWU
xuqZUgel Ys xuUe uzU xuxmwuzU
xuSqauzU xuxiuuzU xusMuzU sYr q uzqlr xuW
x Ys L L - Ueqirqor lq | - AuWi pu | -
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xuW x Ys L L Axr TO | Ax z mSM merq
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iUruUhq (wQzSs maui) -
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Apx q SW zUhai uixs |
pYir xqmr ipr iUruUhclq ||
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xmiquUhq (ciUx ) -
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L Ys x msr lq | ms mSM merq imrq lq |
AuUhi oW -
xu zUx -
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mgcme
L Ys x xiralr lq |
L Ys x zrqr lq |
L Ys x zrqVr lq |
L Ys x qllrMr lq |
L Ys x qlhr lq |
L Ys x xcuzlr lq |
L Ys x mklzr lq |
L Ys x zMmrr lq |
L Ys x uhuir lq |
L Ys x uhYr lq |
L Ys x qShr lq |
L Ys x mrMmrr lq |
L Ys x lmmrr lq |
L Ys x MSqozr lq |
L Ys x MSqouluxlr lq |
L Ys x xSqSr lq |
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r uruiqMr km Msmrq |
U AalriqMr Sm Msmrq |
u AqiiqMr Aqi qW lu Msmrq |
x xuiqMr iqosS xqximcUmel Msmrq |
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raql xiq
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MSqo u Lu MSqo mwm Ts c
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qi xii
rielSrlux uxuuUS uU qi |
uhuSulSl lUSai lq Su || 3
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ukUxUMUaM alkurxuU |
AUki lqxi mxS Mmru qi || 10
uhuSl usliSsoxjaiuqMcq |
zrqs Mqsa mOslrl xqUq q || 11
uhuulSailUi sszMssxl
oqo luruMScUhqMhMzsMq |
xizMhQskU zUuwers
qi mhixqxxqiqZ Su zMxrqsq || 14
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uhqsuUeilSzMs uhllSmr
h ms xUlS ma uUUUkirq |
Lhcgcsscl xuxl uh mUheeus
hpUpUsxqlqw mzrq uUq || 16
qixiiUrqluW memi
elil uiUi Mzs rx
uapiu rqkM c alz
xpar lmipUclri c || 17
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r Rja Mtagi Mediation
O Loveable guru! Guide us in darkness; lead us to light with music
r Rja Mtagi Devi, who emerged out of the sugarcane bow of r Lalit, was
made the prime minister. There was a special charka (chariot) for her to ride- the Geya
charka. The chariot had seven tiers, like the seven notes in music and the charioteer
was Hasanti ymal Devi. The devatas seated around her in her chariot are manmtha
with his wives rati and preeti, his five forms and his five arrows. lso found are the
sixteen virgins (kanyakas), the eight pair of bhairavas and mtruks. The Dhanurveda
(warfare deity) took a form and presented to her the Bow called Brahma siras. She was
praised with 16 names on her march to war, which is found in the ritual manuals. During
the war when Viukra engaged in magical warfare by throwing a vighna yantra, she
along with Vrhi were not affected and prayed to r Lalit to remove this obstacle.
gain on the third day of battle, she engaged with Viukra (The enemy prime minister)
and severed his head with an arrow from the above bow. Her Geya cakra was always
moving in step with r Cakra and Kiri cakra (of r Vrhi).
Her mantra has 98 syllables and she is meditated in the Heart cakra (anahata), along
with her aga upga, pratyaga devats and the ymal gurupduak during the
early morning- bed side rami ml mantra recitation.
The translation of the above meditative verse is: O Mtagi devi- daughter of mtaga
muni, you are adorned with jewels, with a intoxicating smile, wearing npa flowers on
your braid, holding va- a stringed musical instrument, adorned with red clothes,
sporting a musk mark on her forehead along with a crescent moon on her diadem,
wearing earrings of conch shells (OR palm leaves folded like an earring), bestowing on
the aspirant all his needs by her loveable glance and beautiful smile, you are green like
a parrot, and the representative of all art forms resides beside you in the form of a
parrot.
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Sarva jana manohari: This refers to the attraction of mind of all people. The moon is
the soothing attractive object to the mind of all persons, universally. We can meditate on
the moon on her crown .This is said as indurekhvatamsm
Sarvamukha rajani; This refers to the pleasing nature of Devi with all world, living
things. Her face with an intoxicated smile will surely cause all to be pleased. Here the
intoxication means that her awareness level is not like that common ordinary people.
We can meditate on the her face with the charming, intoxicating smile as madhu mada
muditm
klM hrM rM: These are bjakaras of the Devi -klM refers to tattva sodhana, hrM
to sva svarpnusandhna and rm immersed in divine. This can be done by
ndnusandhna, immerse of mind in harmony of music, since best instrument of
musical harmony is vna, meditate on ruby studded vna in hands of Devi, this is found
as sadvm.
sarva rja vaakari: This means that devi attracts all Emperors in the world. We can
see that five names hereafter will have an appendage vaakari- one who attracts.
This is secret of this mantras meanings. There can be no foe- upaniat says
tmanastu kmya sarvam priyam bhavati hence all are attracted / subjugated as
friends / admirers. Meditate on the earrings made of conch shell / folded palm leaf as
said in the dhyna sloka as karodyat akha patrm
sarva strpurua vaakari: This means that devi further attracts all men and women
in this world. This not only refers to the humans also to all living beings inhabiting the
world. The Musk deer attracts its partner by the smell of musk. Simultaneously it will
also search for the source of the smell not knowing that this smell is emitted from its
own body. Meditate on the mark of musk on her forehead as said in the dhyna verse-
mkamadatilakm.
sarva dutamga vaakari: This means that devi further attracts and subjugates all
animals which have bad /evil tendencies. This not only refers to the animals but also to
the humans who have such tendencies. Parrots have a charming aspect which will
attract all and are also personification of all art forms. The subtle nature of arts will
subjugate all. Hence meditate on the parrot near her as said -smita madhurad
sdhakasyeTadtrM.
sarva satva vaakari: This means that devi further even attracts and subjugates all
the good natured humans /animals. Flowers have a charming aspect which will attract
only the pure good minded living things. npa as per kaTapaydi code will refer 10,
which will denote the five karmendriys, five gynendriys. lso the kea (hair) of
devat is termed as bhuvandhv which is allegoric of the universe. Thus the created
universe with the above are referred when we meditate on the braided hair with npa
flowers. This will cause the stillness in the mind which will be now drowned in the satva
nature. Hence meditate on braided hair with npa flowers as said -npa mldhya
vem
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sarva loka vaakari: This means that devi in all aspects will effectively attract all living
things, whether good or bad. Red colour will universally mean Love, which is all
encompassing. . Hence meditate on red garment of Devi -oa celm
svh sauh klM im rM hrM aiM: These final svh and bjakaras are in the
reverse order are to merge the aspirant , the deity and the universe in line with the
above thoughts.
While meditating on the above a finer structure in the various parts of the mantra was
revealed. The six dhra cakras and the sahasrra could be linked to these parts. Thus
we find sarva janamanohari corresponding to gy cakra- manas tatva, sarva mukha
rajani to muldhra- mukha refers to the earth element, sarva rja vaakari to
visuddhi- rja is number 16 as per secret code, sarvastrpurua vaakari to
svashistna- the basic instinct attractive place, sarva dushtamrga vaakari to
anhata, since karun rasa originates from heart, sarva satva vaakari to sahsrra-
(satva pradhna guru caranravinda) the most noble gurus feet are ever present there,
sarva loka vaakari to manipuraka cakra- all world iss figuratively said to reside in the
stomach of the divine. Thus we find a veena playing method in the above sequence of
the various parts of the mantras on the spinal chord- klM hrM rM.
1. sangtayogin: sangta is music, yoga in union. She is the Devi who shows the
way to union with divine through music.
2. ym: dark hued. Devi is meditated in a dark hue, of green.
3. ymal: This is an extension of the above, here we are directed to meditate
Devi in all dark hued objects in this world, like rain bearing clouds, etc.
4. mantra nyik: The word mantra means that which transforms the person who
chants into a realm of mindless state, nyik means one who is queen skill full
in performing this deed
5. mantri: This is an extension of the above where in we discover that the Divine
in this form is especially for this transformation Mantrii also means a minister.
6. sacivesn: This is further light on the above name, saciva means minister and
sni is the head, so she is the prime minister in the court of r Lalitmbika-
kmevara
7. pradhne: pradhna means important, si means head, since as seen above ,
the role of a prime minister as the important head in the court on advice to the
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emperor , thats why r bhrgava rma in kalpasutra says about the
importance of ymal upsan as rjadarsant hi nyyah
8. ukapriy: uka means parrot and priy means fond of, Thus this points to the
parrot loving nature of this deity. Parrot signifies the Vedas / all arts which are
repetition of what is heard. Hence we may conclude that this deity is the Queen
of all art forms. From Secret code Ka Ta paydi we find su and ka are 5 and
1, reading it will be 15 which will denote r Lalitmbika. Since ymal is fond
of and also is adored by r Lalit, this name is thus interpretated.
9. vvat: Vna is a stringed musical instrument and she is meditated as holding a
vna. va is also denoting the spinal chord and the SuShuMn mraga inside it.
ymal being the devi of all the dhra cakras as seen above is vvati.
10. vaiik: Her skill in playing the vna is stressed here. This relates to the sdhana
guidance of the divine in the ndnusandhna. s a continuation of the above
name we can interpret that the kundalini sdhana is implied here.
11. mudri: Mudr is the ring which bears royal sign, Lalit sahasra nama also says
mantrii nyasta rajyadh, The rule of Lalit devis empire-smrjya is by
ymal on the power of the ring bearing the royal authorizing sign given to her
by r Lalitmbika. ll gestures which cause bliss are called mudr. This devi
being the form of bliss will mean the same.
12. priyakapriy: priyaka: a flower called priyaka , priy= fond of that flower
13. npapriy :a flower called npa , priy= fond of that flower, even in the meditative
verse we find a reference to her hair braided and having npa flowers.
14. kadambe: kadamba= a special tree called kadamba, si= she is the queen of
that tree..
15. kadambavanavsin: kadamba is a special type of tree as seen above , vana=
forest full of that type of tree; vsini= lives in that forest.
16. sadmad: sad- always, mad- intoxicated. The conscious level of the devi and
her aspirant are not like the ordinary, they are different is indicated here.
The Lalitopkhyna describes the opposite; viukra is slain by ymal Devi and
vianga by vrhi. This may in tune with the idea in battle in the days of yore, when
equals only fight. The narration in Lalitopkhyna is by Lord Hayagrva, who took part in
the battle. He was placed in the forefront; behind him was stambhini with the rest of the
army. Recitation of Lalit sahasranma is by vaini vk devis who were on the seventh
tier of the r Cakra rja chariot, flanked with the chariots of ymal and mantrini.
Hence the difference in the narration in lalitopkhyna and sahasranma is evident from
the placement of the narrators as above, we may accept the vaini vk Devis view as
clear rather than Lord hayagrva who might have over looked or narrated within
accepted principles
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sbzrqsqo mSM merq lq
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sbzrqsqo ql em q
L oe | xuW z | qi MsM |
sb zrq qW ql mxS xSkrj em ulra |
MUlrx Alrx
L lq Apr lq | L lq Srr lq |
EcN ielpr lq | EcN zUx xuW |
chQs qkrqpr lq | chQs zZr uwO |
qi AlqMpr lq | qi Mucr W |
xu uzU Mlpr lq | xu uzU lrr uwO |
xuW MUisMUmpr lq | xuW Axr TO |
ppuxuU Ci Saolk
krlq
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Alr krlq
mgcme
qs ql
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Alrx
L lq Srr lq |
EcN zUx xuW |
chQs zZr uwO |
qi Mucr W |
xu uzU lrr uwO |
xuW Axr TO |
ppuxuU Ci Sauqa |
krlq
mgcme
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sbzrqsqo mSM merq lq
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sbzrqsqo AuUh me q
mP me
qhQMS mUiiur lq |
L Ys x upir lq |
L Ys x Eir lq |
L Ys x Mlir lq |
L Ys x xw lq |
L Ys x Mir lq |
L Ys x xir lq |
L Ys x urw lq |
L Ys x EiMw lq |
L Ys x GS lq |
GSkr sbzrqr lq |
xuz Mqsxlr lq |
ql uh lrx
L lq - Sx
l lq - SMmU
q lq - Sqholk
E lq - Ssqs
cN lq - Ssra
lq - uqx
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c lq - uqMmU
Q lq - uqqholk
s lq - uqsqs
q lq - uqsra
i lq - SmSqs
a lq - Ser
x lq - SasT
u lq - SmSsra
u lq - SmSsqs
z lq - uqmSqs
M lq - uqer
U lq - uqasT
xu lq - uqmSsra
W lq - uqmSsqs
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sbzrqsqo AuWlq -
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rj z wQz EmcU me mgcmcU me u Mi | ulSl kl rl qS
mSzr |
(Do Shodasa upacara puja or panchopacara depending on the time and convenience)
wQ imhq
sr imhq -
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mjquUhq
iruUhq
iiruUhq
iUruUhq
mgcquUhq
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L lq EcN chQs qi xuuzU xuW | sbzrqqo mSM
merq imrq lq | (3 uUq)
wwuUhq
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xmiquUhq
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AquUhq
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mzWxir ralr lq | mzWxi ral mSM merq imrq lq |
ShQWxir ralr lq | ShQWxi ral mSM merq imrq lq |
mchQr ralr lq | mchQ ral mSM merq imrq lq |
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xjs lxMr ralr lq | xjs lxM ral mSM merq imrq lq
|
uimpr ralr lq | uimp ral mSM merq imrq lq |
osMxrr ralr lq | osM ral mSM merq imrq lq |
qer ralr lq | qeU ral mSM merq imrq lq |
MOmilr ralr lq | MOmil ral mSM merq imrq lq |
AOOOWxr ralr lq | AOOOWx ral mSM merq imrq lq |
Mqr ralr lq | Mq ral mSM merq imrq lq |
luquUhq
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L lq EcN chQs qi xuuzU xuW | - sbzrqqo
mSM merq imrq lq | (3 uUq)
SzquUhq
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Apx q SW zUhai uixs |
pYir xqmr ipr SzquUhclq ||
LMSzuUhq
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SzuUhq
mgcme
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sbzrq AUq
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Laghu ymal Meditation
O Lord Datta , loveable kula guru, shower your blessings
The above is the meditation verse (dhyna sloka) of r Laghu ymal Devi, who is
the aga devat, primary attendant, of r RjaMtagi. Laghu means easy, so this
Devi is easy to approach and confers boons on a little effort. She takes part in the war
of r Lalit with Bhandasura rides a chariot and slays kura, on the first day.
We shall try to find an identity of the meditative verse with the mantra.
manas smarmi: Thus above Devi is deeply meditated. Deep meditation involves a
complete identification with deity, which is main purport of mantra namah and svh.
na is negation of self represented by ma ; svh is oblation into fire which consumes
offered materials, thus we are directed to wholly involve and deeply meditate on deity
resulting in complete unification of individual consciousness with Universal
consciousness resulting in experience of unlimited bliss.
Let us now see philosophical import of slaying of asura kura, this name is
constructed from two words kuru and u which will mean work and indulgence. So a
workaholic is denoted here. He has no time for sdhana. Once he is initiated and starts
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the sdhana, he has to find a time out of busy work schedule. The initial bliss enjoyed
on japa and puja will cause further interest and will pull him into this process. This is the
slaying of the asura by this devi.
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uauSlrqo mSM merq imrq lq
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uauSl ql em q
L oe
x z
Ys MsM
qq uauSlrqo mxS xSkrj em ulra |
MUlrx Alrx
L Apr lq | L Srr lq |
Ys ielpr lq | Ys zUx xuW |
x qkrqpr lq | x zZr uwO |
uSuS AlqMpr lq | uSuS Mucr W |
uauSl Mlpr lq | uauSl lrr uwO |
xuW MUisMUmpr lq | xuW Axr TO |
ppuxuU Ci Saolk
krlq
AqsMqsxxj sZlmxiMi-
MUraVxUe MlSqlSUaU |
bizzkUZhQssxMOUmP
pui puprl pl pUi l ||
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mgcme
qs ql
L Ys x uS uS uauSl xuW |
Alrx
L Srr lq |
Ys zUx xuW |
x zZr uwO |
uSuS Mucr W |
uauSl lrr uwO |
xuW Axr TO |
ppuxuU Ci Sauqa |
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krlq
AqsMqsxxj sZlmxiMi-
MUraVxUe MlSqlSUaU |
bizzkUZhQssxMOUmP
pui puprl pl pUi l ||
mgcme
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uauSl AuUh me q
mP me
qhQMS mUiiur lq |
L Ys x upir lq |
L Ys x Eir lq |
L Ys x Mlir lq |
L Ys x xw lq |
L Ys x Mir lq |
L Ys x xir lq |
L Ys x urw lq |
L Ys x EiMw lq |
L Ys x GS lq |
uauSl AuWlq -
AqsMqsxxj sZlmxiMi-
MUraVxUe MlSqlSUaU |
bizzkUZhQssxMOUmP
pui puprl pl pUi l ||
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L Ys x uS uS uauSl xuW | - uarqor lq | -
xxji pu | - xxji qS mSzr
wQ imhq
sr imhq
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L Ys x uS uS uauSl xuW | - uarqo mSM merq
lq | (10 uUq)
mjquUhq
iruUhq
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iiruUhq
iUruUhq
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uhr lq | uh mSM merq imrq lq |
uru lq | ur mSM merq imrq lq |
xqr lq | xq mSM merq imrq lq |
Dzlr lq | Dzl mSM merq imrq lq |
oh lq | o mSM merq imrq lq |
Allir lq | Alli mSM merq imrq lq |
mgcquUhq
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mr lq | m mSM merq imrq lq |
cr lq | c mSM merq imrq lq |
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uaU AUq
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Vagvdini Meditation
The above is meditation verse (dhyna sloka) of r vgvdini Devi, who is the upga
devata, secondary attendant, of r Rjamtagi. Vk is the spoken word; vdana is
its delivery, or constant interactions through spoken words. In sdhana an aspirant in
initial level will have lots of doubts and misgivings. These have to be cleared with r
Guru only. Bhrgavarma also says guru vkya stradau sarvatra asamayah- dont
doubt the words of r Guru or the scriptures. In this order Gurus words have a
preference over scriptures, thus if his words are contrary to the scriptures, they have to
be obeyed to the letter and in spirit, which will only lead the seeker in the sure path of
self realization. Vagvadini takes part in the war of r Devi Lalit with Bhandasura, riding
on a swan and slays drughaa, on the third day.
udyatkarayugala saroj kunda mandra gaur; The above are held in brilliant lotus
like hands, which have a whitish jasmines flower like brilliance. This can be meditated
as klM, which is the kamarja bija bestowing all worldly comforts and pleasures. The
lotus born in muddy clay water (prthvi tatva) and its smell (gandha tatva) will represent
the worldly comforts. Jasmine will represent pleasures by its intoxicating perfume.
bhrat: This means one who shines forth, seen in the mantra as vgvdini
bhavatu bhava bhaynm bhan~gin nah: Let our fear of the worldly activities be
destroyed is the purport of this verse. The dispelling of the fear of samsra is by
constant awareness and realization of the universal consciousness. This can be
achieved by the grace of r Guru. The aspirant has to tread the path of sdhana as
instructed by him, any doubts on the path shall be asked and cleared repeatedly, till the
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sdhaka is sure that he is on the right path and have the final realization. The repeated
clearance is denoted by vada vada and the final realization is by svh
Let us now see philosophical import of the slaying of asura drughaa. This asuras
name means iron hammer of a blacksmith. This will be the hardest one, and shall
break or dent other any metal pieces or things. Thus we can infer the deepest
misgivings and doubts of an aspirant personified as this asura, r Vagvadini devi being
the personification of the repeated clearance of doubts and constant vigil in the sdhana
by r Guru, which will remove these hindrance, in turn this is slaying of this asura.
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lMs uarqo mSM merq lq |
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lMs uarqo ql em q
L oe x z Ys MsMq
MUlrx Alrx
Amkl Apr lq | Amkl Srr lq |
lMs Sli ielpr lq | lMs Sli zUx xuW |
mUuimu qkrqpr lq | mUuimu zZr uwO |
xuxr uc Dzl AlqMpr lq | xuxr uc Dzl Mucr W |
c qqW uSri Mlpr lq | c qqW uSri lrr uwO |
Amkl lMs Sli mUuimu Amkl lMs Sli mUuimu
xuxr uc Dzl c qqW uSri xuxr uc Dzl c qqW uSri
MUisMUmpr lq | Axr TO |
ppuxuU Ci Saolk
krlq
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mgcme
qs ql
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Alrx
Amkl Srr lq |
lMs Sli zUx xuW |
mUuimu zZr uwO |
xuxr Mucr W |
uc Dzl lrr uwO |
c qqW uSri Axr TO |
ppuxuU Ci Sauqa |
krlq
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mgcme
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lMs uarqo AuUh me q
mP me
qhQMS mUiiur lq |
L Ys x upir lq |
L Ys x Eir lq |
L Ys x Mlir lq |
L Ys x xw lq |
L Ys x Mir lq |
L Ys x xir lq |
L Ys x urw lq |
L Ys x EiMw lq |
L Ys x GS lq |
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lMs uarqo AuWlq -
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Amkl lMs Sli mUuimu xuxr uc Dzl c qqW
uSri | lMs uarqor lq | - xjmi pu | - xjmh qS
mSzr
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wQ imhq
sr imhq
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mjquUhq
iruUhq
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L Ys x qir lq | qi mSM merq imrq lq |
L Ys x xuxir lq | xuxi mSM merq imrq lq |
iiruUhq
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Amkl lMs Sli mUuimu xuxr uc Dzl c qqW uSri
| - lMs uarqo mSM merq lq | (3 uUq)
iUruUhq
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Apx q SW zUhai uixs |
pYir xqmr ipr iUruUhclq ||
mgcquUhq
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s mjuriqMr alk Msmrq |
W AMziqMr mwmh Msmrq |
r uruiqMr km Msmrq |
U AalriqMr Sm Msmrq |
u AqiiqMrAqi Msmrq |
x xuiqMr iqosS xqxi UemcUl Msmrq |
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NakuL- Mediation
A translation of above g mantra: O! Nakuli devi your lips which cover teeth are
smeared with thunder-bolt like speech, you are head of all spoken words, Let my
speech here be beautiful. Here Thunder-bolt like speech is allegoric to mastery in logic
and debate. On a whole this refers to undefeated position in all debates. This is also
concurred in Lalit sahasranma phalasruti which said that Nakuli will cause undefeated
position in debates to a person who chants this sahasranma.
Kula also refers to six astral centers in central path called suumn ndi, called as
aTcakras, in body. Kundalini akti- which is personified as a snake will move from
lowest cakra mldhra, piercing all five cakras above it, to reach sahasrra which is
called a-kula, not of six centers, but highest-above all.
Na-kula means nayati- kule, which means guiding through these centers. Thus we are
amazed to see revelation that this devi is devoted to continuous monitor of Kundalinis
movement- snake, on right path in form of guidance from r Guru, not allowing it to
move in a haphazard manner or getting suspended in or between cakras. This
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haphazard movement or suspension in or between cakras may cause mental de-
balance and other physical ailments are only due to unqualified or undirected sdhana
by aspirant. This Kula sdhana is mainly through verbal instructions by guru, Hence
this devi is personification of his verbal directions, which continuously light way for a
seeker.
nakul sarasvat : We find both as an address to deity, which is also found in mantra
as nakul
vajradantl : This means diamond like teeth, mantra says OTpidhn dantaih-
Teeth covered by lips. .
bhakta vaktva janan : This points to source of above act of silencing of opponent,
which is from mouth of aspirant. This is referred in mantra as sarvasyai vca
shna The Head / lord of all speech and its source is mouth.
bhvany: Thus above devi as described is visualized by aspirant. The result of this
visualization is beautiful speech in a debate, which is denoted in mantra as cru
mmiha vdayet.
Let us now see philosophical import of slaying of all above asuras. They are
representatives of different types of people who will hinder improvement of a sdhaka in
his sdhana.
1. Karaga: The name means a skull- empty. There fore this will point to a dull
witted person with no knowledge. He will try to confuse sdhaka by his illogical
empty arguments.
2. kkavsita: The name means breath like a crow. Crows are traditionally believed
to live long due to their lower rate of breath. This will now point to a person who
has some prnyma skills. He will suggest other ways, calling them better,
fruitful with less effort and finally will lead the sdhaka astray. Only a sure
committed belief on the gurus words and a total surrender to r Guru is the
sure way of attainment in this sdhana.
3. vajra loma, vajra mukha and vajra danta: vajra means diamond, the one of the
most hardest substance.
A. Loma means sweat, Hence a person who believes in physical work-out
i.e. a staunch body builder. He will try to raise the kundalini by this
method.
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B. Mukha means the face and hence all sensory organs in it, thus we find a
person fully indulging in pleasure of the sense organs. In ancient times
there was a theory called crvka siddhnt which was like this.
C. Danta means teeth, hence speech by direct revelation. This is now a
knowledgeable adept in debates with lots of logic.
4. viea: Via is poison, ea means moon and hence mind (candra m manaso
jtah). This will now refer to persons with poisoned minds who will also try to
poison sdhakas mind with lots of data against this sdhana from smtis and
other sources. .
Thus we find these auras are unshakeable and deeply rooted tendencies in us and also
are seen as people in our environment. Slaying / Removal of this asura / tendency will
be by r Gurus grace personified as this deity.
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- Answers by AtmAnandanAtha
1. What is the difference between praava and the thirteenth vowel? Is japa
(chanting) of praava followed in sampradya?
There is a difference, though both look same, but are not so in practice. The thirteenth
vowelom is a short vowel, which has a single mtr. The previous vowelaim and next
vowel aum are long ones with two mtr. Though praava is exactly the same said
vowel, it is uttered with a three and half mtr long chant, sound emerging from navel.
So with this is in mind, japa has to be in a slow pace for mantras having Praava in built
in them. Praava japa as such is not advised for householders or brahmacri.
2. Is necessary to add svh at end of any mantra that ends in svh- like
Mahgaapati, while doing havana?
Yes, it is necessary to add svh at the end of mantras ending with svh, first svh is
a part of the mantra, as pointed in the question, it is the last two syllable of
Mahgaapati mantra, which has twenty eight syllables; the next svh is for the
Havana. This is said as per akti sagama tantra.
3. Thank you for the clarification on the number in nma pryaa. You said both
first and second varga are identical in counts, then what is the difference between
them?
First varga in nma pryaa is a combination of all the vowel combinations of that
days tattva dina with the thirty six tattvkara. Consider p vk tattva dina it will be 4-
ka15- pa hamsaH, 4-ka15-pa k hamsaH, 4-ka15-pa kh hamsaH, 4-ka15- pa g
hamsaH, 4-ka15-pa-gh--hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-pa-k--hamsaH, (36 counts) next
will be 4-ka15- p hamsaH, 4-ka15-p k hamsaH, 4-ka15-p kh hamsaH, 4-
ka15- p g hamsaH, 4-ka15-p gh hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-p k hamsaH, (36
counts), similarly 4-ka15- pi hamsaH, 4-ka15-pi k hamsaH, 4-ka15-pi kh
hamsaH, 4-ka15- pi g hamsaH, 4-ka15-pi gh hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-pi k
hamsaH, (36 counts). Continues with the entire vowel combinations up to 4-ka15- paH
hamsaH, 4-ka15-paH k hamsaH, 4-ka15-paH kh hamsaH, 4-ka15- paH g
hamsaH, 4-ka15-paH gh hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-paH k hamsaH. So the total will
be 16*36 = 576. A cycle of first varga pryaa will be over in 36 days i.e. in a devi
mna month.
Second varga will depend on the year, consider currentga vara tattva year. It is a
cyclic pryaa of the years dina nity mantras. Consider the-ms and pa-dina.
The dina nity will be g-p--hamsaH, So the pryaa will start from 4-ka15- g-p--
hamsaH, 4-ka15- g-ph--hamsaH, 4-ka15-g-b--hamsaH, 4-ka15-g-bh--hamsaH,
4-ka15-g-m--hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-g-k--hamsaH, then continue 4-ka15- g---
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hamsaH, 4-ka15- g -k--hamsaH, 4-ka15-g-kh--hamsaH, 4-ka15-g-g--hamsaH,
4-ka15-g -gh--hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-g -k--hamsaH (36 counts), follow similarly
changing the vowel combination in the first syllable up to 4-ka15- gaH---hamsaH, 4-
ka15-gaH-k--hamsaH, 4-ka15-gaH-kh--hamsaH, 4-ka15-gaH-g--hamsaH, 4-ka15-
gaH-gh--hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-gaH-k--hamsaH. Then from the first days dina
nity - 4-ka15- ga---hamsaH, 4-ka15- ga-k--hamsaH, 4-ka15-ga-kh--hamsaH, 4-
ka15-ga-g--hamsaH, 4-ka15-ga-gh--hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-ga-k--hamsaH, then
up to 4-ka15- g---hamsaH, 4-ka15-g-k--hamsaH, 4-ka15-g-kh--hamsaH, 4-
ka15-g-g--hamsaH, 4-ka15-g-gh--hamsaH, up to 4-ka15-g-n--hamsaH, which
is yesterdays dina nity). Similarly, tomorrows japa will start with g-ph--hamsaH
foloow the same route as said above to end with g-p--hamsaH. Thus we will have
same count of 16*36 = 576 (also the number of days in devi mna year). Thus a
complete cycle of the second varga pryaa will be over in a devi mna year only, by
this time 16 cycles of the first varga pryaa would have been over.
4. Can you please list out the weapons (astra) used by Bhadsura and the
counter weapon by r Lalit?
Having done these heroic deeds the ten avatramrtis were commanded by r Lalit to
reside in r Vaikut and re-enact them every Yuga.
Bhadsura, who was alone, was now consumed by the Mahkmevarstra sent by
r Lalit; the fire from this astra also reduced to ashes the city of Bhada called as
nyaka. Then r Lalit devi showered her compassionate glance on the ashes to
resurrect manmatha.
All the subtle forms of the above astra mantras are found in the rami ml chanted by
the r Vidyopsaks in the bedside early morning ritual.
5. What is the difference between tithi nity and dina nity. It is so confusing? In
astanga parayaa how to do the nity pryaa?
There is a big difference between tithi nity and dina nity, though both have the fifteen
nity names and two paka. The Position of moon as seen in almanac (pacnga) as
seen at the sunrise, even if it is for a few minutes only too, is the basis for tithi nity. So
we can have two tithi nitys in a single day, if two tithis are there on that day, with third
tithi during next days sunrise or in a reverse manner have same tithi nity for two days
if tithi continues for the next day too. These are to be understood for the basis of daily
puj or jap.
dina nity is a part of astnga calculations, with a nity per day, no two nitys or same
nity for two days, synchronising with five devi mna months for a full cycle to complete.
In nity pryaa during syam sandhy, we have to look for dina nity only, since all
pryaas are based on astnga, not on pacnga. This being cyclic in nature, in case
of ukla paka , we have to chant from that days nity to citr , then reverse from citr
to kmevari and then from kmevari to yesterdays nity. Finally chant mah nity
and saptadai nity. In case of ka paka, we have to chant from that days nity to
kmevari, then from kmevari to citr and then reverse from citr to yesterdays nity.
Finally chant mah nity and saptadai nity. Total count of this pryaa is thirty two
per day.
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6. What is the difference between mlini and mtk, Shall I worship with same
mantra in both places? If they are same, what is their difference?
We find from references in the tantra that mlini and mtk are different. mlini is
called uttara mtuk ; mtuk is called prva mlini. mtk is found in the
uttarmnya while mlini is found in the rdhvmnya , we find a reference to mlini in
the traditional guru stotra as rmanmlini mantra rja sahitam vande gurormandalam.
All alphabets from a to ka; in the regular order is mtk. A different order from na
topha of same fifty one alphabets is called mlini as seen in Kashmir Saiva texts-
mainly par triik.
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