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Kalparambh

Durga, Kamakhya, ShaktiSeptember 26, 2024281Views 1Like 0Comments

The tithi of navami in the month of Ashwin, during the Ardra nakshatra within Pitru Paksha, marks the start of the first and most powerful kalpa of Durga upasana. In this form, Bhagwati Durga takes the form of the eighteen-armed Ugrachanda, who destroyed the Asura lord during the first of three kalpas in which this…

Kaushiki Amavasya

Articles, Shakti, Tantra, TaraSeptember 2, 2024924Views 7Likes 0Comments

Every Amavasya night is a great time to do upasana of Kali and related forms. Tonight is the great Kaushiki Amavasya, where a Mela is held in Tarapith, and all Tantra sadhakas and Shakti upasakas gather in the holy precincts of this ancient temple town, named after the great saviouress Ugratara. Most people do not…

SACRIFICE

Sadhana, Shakti, VishnuAugust 20, 20244KViews 24Likes 4Comments

Akal Bodhan, or the untimely awakening, while not originating from the Valmiki Ramayana, has had such a powerful impact on the consciousness of the Hindu people that even today the celebration of Durga carries on unabated and continues to grow year after year during this particular period. The Shakta texts have a retelling of this episode.…

Taramala- Bead 11

Shakti, TaramalaAugust 17, 2024222Views 2Likes 0Comments

Taramala Eleventh bead of the Taramala Mountains, mighty beings, Embracing lush green to snow, Urdhvajivana Mukhi, ever rising, Puranic soul, forever young. Joyous cries of Maa Tara resound, Strange faces, yet familiarly found. Trekking trails with spirits high, Clear in will, body, and mind. Miles passed, winds grew chill, Snowy weather, roads turned…

Taramala- Bead 10

Shakti, TaramalaAugust 17, 2024120Views 0Likes 0Comments

Taramala Tenth bead of the Taramala Tara Joy Tara Joy Joy Tara hums my heart in silence Tara Tarananda Immersed in Paramananda Tara Phala, pushpa, sugandha, Pancha tattva offered in reverence. Each essence questions me, What truly belongs to me in these offerings? Jala quenched our thirst, Vayu breathed life into our being,…

Taramala- Bead 9

Shakti, TaramalaAugust 17, 2024135Views 1Like 0Comments

Taramala Ninth bead of the Taramala O Tara, I am a fool, without strong faculties, I know no shastras, no detailed rituals, Yet, I long to see you, Mother, Train me hard, guide my steps, Maa. Compassionate master, bestowed Tara nama, Guide me in sowing and nurturing it, I patiently await its growth,…

Taramala- Bead 8

Shakti, TaramalaAugust 17, 2024199Views 0Likes 0Comments

Taramala Eighth bead of the Taramala In the bustle of busy life, Inner voice echoes unfulfillment. A void unexplainable, A suffering inescapable. Wandered across lands, Savored delicious food and liquid nectars. Serene places filled my heart briefly, Yet, yearning lingers again. Seeking relief, burdens to ease, Yearning for lasting answers. Life's boat leaps…

Taramala- Bead 7

Shakti, TaramalaAugust 17, 2024200Views 0Likes 0Comments

Taramala Seventh bead of the Taramala Jingling bells announce the arrival of cows; dust and aroma fill the air, commencing Godhuli Muhurtam. Calves dance for milk, kids run home; parijata blooms at dusk, eyes and ears transfixed elsewhere. Baby steps into the ritual, invocation in progress; dogs bark in the distance, sugandha fills…

Taramala- Bead 6

Shakti, TaramalaJuly 4, 2024192Views 0Likes 0Comments

Taramala Sixth bead of the Taramala Monsoon clouds, first rain, A drop’s maiden flight. Landing on a mountain crest, Excited with false pride. The drop flew, wanting to be Everything under the sky, Unaware of its true nature, Life kept it moving by. Searching for worth and meaning, The drop kept moving, meeting…

Taramala- Bead 5

Shakti, TaramalaJuly 4, 2024183Views 0Likes 1Comment

Taramala Fifth bead of the Taramala O Batuka, most handsome and divine, Invoked, troubles resign. Uncertainties grip my heart, Walk with me from the start. My deva, Maa Kali's beloved son, Bearer of Trishula and Kapala, Empty my kapala, strengthen my swadharma. With your Trishula, burn my karma. Life's trail twists…

Taramala- Bead 4

Shakti, TaramalaJuly 4, 2024176Views 0Likes 0Comments

Taramala Fourth bead of the Taramala O Batuka, the fearless one, Crafting scenes we cannot shun. You make us confront our fear, Pushing past our comfort's sphere. Anger shoots, temper runs, Heart speaks truth like a firing gun. Mind calms like ice, When all is done. Hearts love certainty, Clinging to comfort's plea. …

Taramala- Bead 3

Shakti, TaramalaJuly 4, 2024139Views 1Like 0Comments

Taramala Third bead of the Taramala O Maa Tara, jagat janani, Rising early, starting my journey. Walking briskly for pradakshina, Excited and elated to get darshana. On the way, Hibiscus winked, declaring they were first. Staying awake, bloomed in the morning, Surrendering themselves at your feet. Pleasant chirping heard from afar, Birds serving…