kāmakalā kālī trailokyākarṣaṇa mantraḥ (कामकला काली त्रैलोक्याकर्षण मन्त्रः) :-

Source :- Mahākāla Saṃhitā.

Purpose :- To attain all wordly achievements, wealth, status etc. as well as self-realization and liberation.

 

1. viniyogaḥ (विनियोगः) :-

asya kāmakalākālī trailokyākarṣaṇa mantrasya ।

mahākāla ṛṣiḥ ।

bṛhatī chandaḥ ।

kāmakalākālī devatā ।

klīm̐ bījaṃ ।

hūm̐ śaktiḥ ।

sarvadā sarvasiddhaye jape viniyogaḥ ॥

अस्य कामकलाकाली त्रैलोक्याकर्षण मन्त्रस्य ।

महाकाल ऋषिः ।

बृहती छन्दः ।

कामकलाकाली देवता ।

क्लीँ बीजं ।

हूँ शक्तिः ।

सर्वदा सर्वसिद्धये जपे विनियोगः ॥

Meaning:- This prayer/mantra japa is to invoke Śrī Kāmakalākālī and perform Her mantra japa to obtain Her complete grace in all aspects, and especially for removal of all enmity and negativity afflicting us. The sage (ṛṣiḥ) is Mahākāla or the Lord of time Itself, the meter (chandas) for the mantra is Bṛhatī and the deity is Śrī Kāmakalākālī, the seed (bījaṃ) is klīm̐, the power or śakti is hūm̐.

2. ṛṣyādi nyāsa ( ऋष्यादि न्यास ) :-

S.no.

IAST

devanāgari

Procedure

1

om̐ mahākāla ṛṣaye namaḥ śirasi

ॐ महाकाल ऋषये नमः शिरसि

Open the right palm and touch the top of the forehead with the ring and thumb fingers joined at the top.

2

bṛhatī chandase namaḥ mukhe

बृहती छन्दसे नमः मुखे

Now touch the lips of the mouth with the above mudrā.

3

kāmakalākālī devatāyai namaḥ hṛdi

कामकलाकाली देवतायै नमः हृदि

Touch the heart with the right palm.

4

klīm̐ bījāya namaḥ guhye

क्लीँ बीजाय नमः गुह्ये

Touch the genitalia with the right ring finger and thumb joined together.

5

hūm̐ śaktaye namaḥ pādayoḥ

हूँ शक्तये नमः पादयोः 

Touch the feet with the right ring finger and thumb joined together.

6

sarvadā sarvasiddhaye jape viniyogāya namaḥ sarvāṅge

सर्वदा सर्वसिद्धये जपे विनियोगाय नमः सर्वाङ्गे

Run both the palms all over the body.

7

iti ṛṣyādi nyāsaḥ

इति ऋष्यादि न्यासः

 

3. karanyāsaḥ (करन्यासः) :-

S.no.

IAST

devanāgari

Procedure

1

klīm̐ kā aṅguṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ

क्लीँ का अङ्गुष्ठाभ्यां नमः

Use both the index fingers and run them on both the thumbs.

2

krīm̐ ma tarjanībhyāṃ namaḥ

क्रीँ म तर्जनीभ्यां नमः

Use both the thumbs and run them on both the index fingers.

3

hūm̐ ka madhyamābhyāṃ namaḥ

हूँ क मध्यमाभ्यां नमः

Use both the thumbs on the middle fingers.

4

krom̐ lā anāmikābhyāṃ namaḥ

क्रोँ ला अनामिकाभ्यां नमः

Use both the thumbs on the ring fingers.

5

sphrom̐ (sphrem̐) kā kaniṣṭhikābhyāṃ namaḥ

स्फ्रोँ (स्फ्रेँ) का कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः

Use both the thumbs on the little fingers.

6

kāmakalākālī lī karatalakarapṛṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ

कामकलाकाली ली करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः

Open both the palms; run the opened palms of the right hand on the front and back sides of the left palm and repeat the same for the other palm.

7

iti kara nyāsaḥ

इति कर न्यासः

 

4. aṅganyāsaḥ (अङ्गन्यासः)

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

klīm̐ kā hṛdayāya namaḥ

क्लीँ का हृदयाय नमः

Open index, middle and ring fingers of the right hand and place them on the heart chakra.

2

krīm̐ ma śirase svāhā

क्रीँ म शिरसे स्वाहा

Open middle and ring fingers of the right hand and touch the top of the forehead.

3

hūm̐ ka śikhāyai vaṣaṭ

हूँ क शिखायै वषट्

Open the right thumb and touch the back of the head. This is the point where the tuft of hair, is kept.

4

krom̐ lā kavacāya hum̐ 

क्रोँ ला कवचाय हुँ 

Cross both the hands and run the fully opened palms from shoulders to finger tips.

5

sphrom̐ (sphrem̐) kā netratrayāya vauṣaṭ

स्फ्रोँ (स्फ्रेँ) का नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट्

Touch the eyes with the right index and ring fingers, with the middle finger touching the ājña cakra.

6

kāmakalākālī lī astrāya phaṭ

कामकलाकाली ली अस्त्राय फट्

Open up the left palm and strike it three times with index and middle fingers of the right hand.

7

iti ṣaḍaṅga nyāsaḥ

इति षडङ्ग न्यासः

 

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digbandhaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः॥

5. dhyānaṃ (ध्यानं) :-

The explanation of the meditation verses are available via this link.

The detailed explanation of all the verses can be obtained via this link.

6. Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

lam̐ - pṛthivyātmikāyai gandhaṁ samarpayāmi

 

लँ - पृथिव्यात्मिकायै गन्धं समर्पयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the little fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

2

ham̐ - ākāśātmikāyai puṣpaiḥ pūjayāmi

 

हँ - आकाशात्मिकायै पुष्पैः पूजयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the thumbs of both hands with the upper tip/nails of the index fingers, with the back of the hand facing us.

3

yam̐ - vāyvātmikāyai dhūpamāghrāpayāmi

 

यँ - वाय्वात्मिकायै धूपमाघ्रापयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the index fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

4

ram̐ - agnyātmikāyai dīpaṁ darśayāmi

 

रँ - अग्न्यात्मिकायै दीपं दर्शयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the middle fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

5

vam̐ - amṛtātmikāyai amṛtaṁ mahānaivedyaṁ nivedayāmi

 

वँ - अमृतात्मिकायै अमृतं महानैवेद्यं निवेदयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the ring fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

6

sam̐ - sarvātmikāyai sarvopacāra pūjām samarpayāmi

 

सँ - सर्वात्मिकायै सर्वोपचार पूजाम् समर्पयामि

 

Hold the fingers of each palm in a folded manner with the tips of each fingers of both hands touching each other and the thumbs facing the heart, in a Namaste position.

7. japamālā mantraṃ (जपमाला मन्त्रं) :-

Recite the below mantra once, to pray to the japa māla and invoke the blessings for a fruitful japa.

om̐ māṃ māle mahāmāye sarvamantra svarūpiṇi ।
caturvarga stvayinyasta stasmānye siddhidā bhava ॥

ॐ मां माले महामाये सर्वमन्त्र स्वरूपिणि ।
चतुर्वर्ग स्त्वयिन्यस्त स्तस्मान्ये सिद्धिदा भव॥

8. Guru Mantra (गुरु मन्त्र):-

Recite the following guru mantra once, to seek the blessings of all gurus and the Guru.

om̐ hrīṃ siddhaguro prasīda hrīṃ om̐

ॐ ह्रीं सिद्धगुरो प्रसीद ह्रीं ॐ ।

9. atha śrī kāmakalākālī trailokyākarṣaṇa mantraḥ (अथ श्री त्रैलोक्याकर्षण मन्त्रः)

klīm̐ krīm̐ hūm̐ krom̐ sphrom̐ kāmakalākāli sphrom̐ krom̐ hūm̐ krīm̐ klīm̐ svāhā ।

क्लीँ क्रीँ हूँ क्रोँ स्फ्रोँ कामकलाकालि स्फ्रोँ क्रोँ हूँ क्रीँ क्लीँ स्वाहा ।

(Contribution credit Shri Jothi Agaval)

Variation 2 -

klīm̐ krīm̐ hūm̐ krom̐ sphrem̐ kāmakalākāli sphrem̐ krom̐ hūm̐ krīm̐ klīm̐ svāhā ।

क्लीँ क्रीँ हूँ क्रोँ स्फ्रेँ कामकलाकालि स्फ्रेँ क्रोँ हूँ क्रीँ क्लीँ स्वाहा ।

Meaning:-

The kāma bīja (seed mantra) klī, represents fulfillment of all desires, spiritual and material, as well as granting great powers of attraction. The bīja also consists of ‘ka’ which is Lord Mahākāla’s (an aspect of Lord Śiva) Kamalā śakti, representing the evolution of consciousness. The letter ‘la’ is pṛthvi tattva and represents Earth. The letter ‘ī’ represents Mahāmāyā, the virtual reality. The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, it represents attainment and fulfillment, of all Earthly and material desires and pursuits.

The Kālī bīja (seed mantra) krīm̐, consists of ‘ka’ which is Lord Mahākāla’s (an aspect of Lord Śiva) Kamalā śakti, representing the evolution of consciousness. The letter ‘ra’ is Ananta Tejomaya Brahma, the omniscient and ever shining Brahman Himself, representing all aspects of Creation, Sustenance and Destruction, Who is none other than Mahākāla. The letter ‘ī’ represents Mahāmāyā, the virtual reality. The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. The Lokanāyika, the ruler of the entire Creation, the Divine Mother who is the śakti of Mahākāla, in Her Vindu (Bindu or Dimensionless dot) rūpa (form) is Mahākālī,  the kriyā śakti or the One who takes action and is the dispeller of all sorrow, extinguisher of all karmas, negativity, black magic, enemies etc. and grantor of self-realization and liberation.

The Krodha bīja (seed) mantra hūm̐ represents cutting off all attachments as well as obstacles in our material and spiritual progress. It consists of the letter ‘ha’ which is the ākāśa tattva representing the vast sky and the infinite space – ether and also Parāśiva representing pure bliss and dissolution of all sin. The letter ‘ū’ is Umeśa Mahākāla Bhairava the annihilator and bestower of spiritual transformation. Lastly, The letter ‘m̐’ is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, the signification is towards spiritual elevation by burning all the karmas.

The Aṅkuśa bīja (seed) mantra krom̐ represents anger and wrath, as well as destruction of all falsehood and integration with the Divine. The letter ‘ka’ is mūla prakṛti śakti, meaning the root or the primary cause of the manifestation of nature. The letter ‘ra’ is Ananta Tejomaya Brahma, the omniscient and ever shining Brahman Himself, representing all aspects of Creation, Sustenance and Destruction, Who is none other than Mahākāla. The letter ‘o’ is śuddhātma or pure consciousness. The letter ‘m̐is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, the signification is the evolution of the pure consciousness from the inherent material nature. Meaning, we tend to identify ourselves as consciousness and not the body and also get detached from material obsessions.

The bīja (seed) mantra "sphrom̐" forms the Kāmakalā starting from the Hārdakalā (Digit of Love). I will explain: The letter "s" means Hārdakalā or Love without a superior and which subdues everything. There is a big secret: this letter "s" alone is the force responsible for irresistibly uniting Śiva and Śakti. There is an even greater secret: this letter "s" means the eight-petalled lotus of the Śrīcakra; it unites the sixteen-petalled lotus or Bīja (Śiva) with the subsequent three sets of angles or Yoni (Śakti) of the Śrīcakra; this union manifests the Universe as the Bhūpura of the Śrīcakra. The letter "ph" means the White Bindu or the immediate Śiva. The letter "r" means the red Bindu or the illuminating Śakti. The Praṇava "om̐" means the Golden Bindu or Supreme Absolute. The "sphrom̐" seed alone is Kāmakalā and Kālikā. The truth is that "phr" alone means Bhairava and Kālikā which are in no way different from Kāmeśvara and Kāmeśvari. By reciting this Mantra you are gradually realizing the Vasīkaraṇa of the Praṇava "om̐" in a violent way. The realization of the seed "sphrom̐" leads to the union and identity of your soul with the Praṇava "om̐" or the Supreme Absolute. In truth, "sphrom̐" means "Sat Tat Om̐" ("This Love, which is the Absolute Truth and without a superior, permeates the entire World and is the Supreme Absolute"). This Kāmakalākāli will put an end to all your desires by satisfying them all, without exception, but there is a problem... she will do everything you wish, good or bad. She will fulfill all your righteous desires to bless you and all your unrighteous desires to punish and teach you, just as she did to Rāvaṇa when he took the help of this Mantra to subdue Rāma and forcibly kidnap Sītā. But in the end, Kāmakalākāli helped Rāma as Guhyakāli and gave him the power to destroy Rāvaṇa. It is very important to remember that the original Dharma is Guhyakāli. Pratyaṅgirā inherited this Dharmic nature from Guhyakāli. Kāmakalākāli is more playful and will punish and teach you even through satisfying your unjust desires. Therefore, the practitioner of the Kāmakalākāli Mantra needs a Guru even more, to prevent the devotee from falling into the traps of his own ego. You must be pure inside and out if you do not want to get into trouble with the Kāmakalākāli Mantra. If you desire something that is Adharmic, it will fulfill your desire, but it will lead to punishment or learning in the end. Kāmakalākāli and Lalitā are playful, but Lalitā is more thoughtful when it comes to teaching the devotee. Kāmakalākāli is a quick and exciting journey that will take your breath away. Lalitā is a quieter trip, ideal for enjoying the view. This is the way to work with Kāmakalākāli, according to the guidance of the Divine Mother. (Contribution credit to Shri Jothi Agaval)

The bhūta bīja (seed) mantra sphrem̐ represents all the natural elements such as air, water, fire, earth and ether. It consists of the letter ‘sa’, which is the pṛthvi tattva Śiva, meaning the omniscience of Lord Śiva and His presence in all matter. The letter ‘pha’ represents sphuraṇa meaning pulsation or vibration, which is the duality of matter as both wave and mass. The letter ‘ra’ is Ananta tejomayi or the all illuminating Brahman as the Divine Mother Mahākālī. The letter ‘e’ is the Divine Mother Vāṇi, Who indicates speech and knowledge. The letter ‘m̐is nāda-bindu that dispels sorrow. Together, the signification is that the Divine Mother exists in all forms of matter, waveforms, sound frequencies and is the source of illumination of both the material and spiritual existence. All sorrow is dispelled by any of the specified means indicated by this bīja.

The word ‘Kāma’ is desire and all wishes. ‘Kalā’ is ‘avastha’ or the diffent states and situations that are possible. The Divine Mother Kālī is the kriyā śakti of Lord Mahākāla, who has the power to transform our state and completely dispel all sorrows. She is the controller of time and heralds all change and has the power to change the status quo and annihilate even the most stubborn karma that could be impacting our growth in the material and/or spiritual realms.

This mantra is a prayer to the Goddess Śrī Kāmakalākālī, asking Her to come to our rescue and remove all negative energies and inimical forces acting upon us and also to free us from all bad karma and help with our well-being. She will completely transform us and remove all types or sorrow, be it material or spiritual. One becomes free of diseases, poverty and all types of bad karma. She is fast acting and very forceful! The devotees will never be disappointed by investing their faith in Her.

10. aṅganyāsaḥ (अङ्गन्यासः)

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

klīm̐ kā hṛdayāya namaḥ

क्लीँ का हृदयाय नमः

Open index, middle and ring fingers of the right hand and place them on the heart chakra.

2

krīm̐ ma śirase svāhā

क्रीँ म शिरसे स्वाहा

Open middle and ring fingers of the right hand and touch the top of the forehead.

3

hūm̐ ka śikhāyai vaṣaṭ

हूँ क शिखायै वषट्

Open the right thumb and touch the back of the head. This is the point where the tuft of hair, is kept.

4

krom̐ lā kavacāya hum̐

क्रोँ ला कवचाय हुँ

Cross both the hands and run the fully opened palms from shoulders to finger tips.

5

sphrem̐ (sphrem̐) kā netratrayāya vauṣaṭ

स्फ्रोँ (स्फ्रेँ) का नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट्

Touch the eyes with the right index and ring fingers, with the middle finger touching the ājña cakra.

6

kāmakalākālī lī astrāya phaṭ

कामकलाकाली ली अस्त्राय फट्

Open up the left palm and strike it three times with index and middle fingers of the right hand.

7

iti ṣaḍaṅga nyāsaḥ

इति षडङ्ग न्यासः

 

 

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digvimokaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्विमोकः॥

11. dhyānaṃ (ध्यानं) :-

The explanation of the meditation verses are available via this link.

The detailed explanation of all the verses can be obtained via this link.

12. Pañcapūjā (पञ्चपूजा) :-

S.no.

IAST

Devanāgari

Procedure

1

lam̐ - pṛthivyātmikāyai gandhaṁ samarpayāmi

 

लँ - पृथिव्यात्मिकायै गन्धं समर्पयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the little fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

2

ham̐ - ākāśātmikāyai puṣpaiḥ pūjayāmi

 

हँ - आकाशात्मिकायै पुष्पैः पूजयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the thumbs of both hands with the upper tip/nails of the index fingers, with the back of the hand facing us.

3

yam̐ - vāyvātmikāyai dhūpamāghrāpayāmi

 

यँ - वाय्वात्मिकायै धूपमाघ्रापयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the index fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

4

ram̐ - agnyātmikāyai dīpaṁ darśayāmi

 

रँ - अग्न्यात्मिकायै दीपं दर्शयामि

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the middle fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

5

vam̐ - amṛtātmikāyai amṛtaṁ mahānaivedyaṁ nivedayāmi |

 

वँ - अमृतात्मिकायै अमृतं महानैवेद्यं निवेदयामि।

 

Hold the lower tip of the bottom phalange of the ring fingers of both hands with the upper tip of the thumbs, with the back of the hand facing us.

6

sam̐ - sarvātmikāyai sarvopacāra pūjām samarpayāmi

 

सँ - सर्वात्मिकायै सर्वोपचार पूजाम् समर्पयामि

 

Hold the fingers of each palm in a folded manner with the tips of each fingers of both hands touching each other and the thumbs facing the heart, in a Namaste position.

13. Samarpaṇam (समर्पणम्):-

Take water in uttaraṇi (spoon) and by reciting the following śloka, offer the water to the earth.

guhyātiguhyagoptrī tvaṁ gṛhāṇāsmat-kṛtaṁ japam।
siddhirbhavatu me devi tvatprasādānmayi sthirā ॥

गुह्यातिगुह्यगोप्त्री त्वं गृहाणास्मात्कृतं जपम्।
सिद्धिर्भवतु मे देवि त्वत्प्रसादान्मयि स्थिरा

14. japānaṃtaraṃ mālāmantraṃ (जपानंतरं मालामन्त्रं) :-

Recite the below śloka and mantra, followed by placing the māla upon the top of the head and then place it back in the māla bag and conceal it. It should NOT be worn.

śloka॥ om̐ tvaṃ māle sarvadevānāṃ prītidā śubhadā bhava।

śubhaṃ kuruṣya me bhadre yaśo vīryaṃ ca dehime॥

श्लोक॥ ॐ त्वं माले सर्वदेवानां प्रीतिदा शुभदा भव।

शुभं कुरुष्य मे भद्रे यशो वीर्यं च देहिमे॥

mantra॥ om̐ hrīṃ siddhyai namaḥ॥

मन्त्र॥ ॐ ह्रीं सिद्ध्यै नमः॥

15. Puraścaraṇa (पुरश्चरण) :-

Japa

100,000

Homa

10,000

Tarpaṇa

1,000

Mārjana

100

Bhojana

10

 

This article is written by Krishna Vallapareddy.