Chapter 8 – The Dharmma and Customs of the Castes and Ashramas AFTER hearing of the various forms of Dharmma, Bhavani, Mother of the worlds, Destructress of all worldly bonds, spoke ag... Read more
Chapter 7 – Hymn of Praise (Stotra), Amulet (Kavacha), and the description of the Kula-tattva PARVATI was pleased at hearing the revelation of the auspicious Mantra of the Adya Kalika,... Read more
Next, form with the left hand the Naivedya-Mudra, which is like a full-blown lotus. Then, whilst reciting the Mula-Mantra, give away the jar with wine to the Devi for Her to drink. After tha... Read more
Chapter 6 – Placing of the Shri-patra, Homa, Formation of the Chakra, and other Rites SHRI DEVI said: As Thou hast kindness for Me, pray tell Me, O Lord! more particularly about the Pa... Read more
The last letters of the eight groups should be added to the Mula-mantra, and having made japa of this Mantra of one hundred and eight letters the japa should be offered (to the Devi) with th... Read more
Chapter 5 – The Formation of the Mantras, Placing of the Jar, and Purification of the Elements of Worship SHRI SADASHIVA said: Thou art the Adya Parama Shakti, Thou art all Power. It i... Read more
Chapter 4 – Introduction of the Worship of the Supreme Prakriti HAVING listened with attention to that which has been said concerning the worship of the Supreme Brahman, the Supreme De... Read more
Shatchakra-bheda The piercing of the six chakra is one of the most important subjects dealt with in the Tantras, and is part of the practical yaga process of which they treat. Details of pra... Read more
Chakrapuja Worship with the panchatattva generally takes place in an assembly called a chakra, which is composed of men (sadhaka) and women (shakti), or Bhairava and Bhairavi. The worshipper... Read more
Purashcharana This form of sadhana consists in the repetition (after certain preparations and under certain conditions) of a mantra a large number of times. The ritual deals with the time an... Read more
