No. Siddhi mantra is a personal mantra containing bijaksharas. Shiva Panchakshari mantra is considered as Supreme mantra, which also forms the central part of Yajur Veda. 

Thank you very much for having pointed out these errors.. I have corrected these errors. 

I have taken this from Ramaskrishan Mutt Publication. 

Yes, all these are to be practiced daily, at least once a day.. 

Hello dear Ravi, how many times should i chant the mantra ?

That is left to your convenience. No prescribed limit for daily japa. 

Dear Ravi, How I breathe singing the mantra? , i mean , 1 om namah shivaya when inhaling and another when exhaling? blessings

Always time taken for exhalation should be more than the time taken for inhalation. Therefore, you can adopt 1:2 mantra recitation inhalation:exhalation. 

Om Namahshivaya is the mantra,.You can chant this mantra without initiation. 

I checked with mantra text book I have. I have corrected one mistake which you have pointted - साङकुशं sāṅakuśaṁ. Others agree with mantra text. Thank you for pointing the mistake 

Raviji, Sir, you give "guhyati guhya" correctly on your pages for Maha Shodashi, Kamakala Kali, Matangi, Chandi Navakshari, Dakshina Kali, etc. Why would the word "secret" be "huhya" here only? Perhaps your source text has a typo. We also know the fearless mudra is "abhaya". Not apaya. Respectfully, Richard

Could it be aapah meaning water on siva’s head?

Namaste Lucky. The greatest mantra is that of the deity to which your heart has the most devotion. The greatest mantra is that of the deity you love the most. By dedicating yourself to the mantra of the beloved deity, you become equal to the deity. By the dedicated repetition of the mantra for a long time, your body of flesh and bones, which is composed of innumerable mantras, will all be replaced by the mantra of the beloved deity, therefore, every pore of your body will begin to chant the mantra of your deity alone. Śiva Pañcākṣarī belongs to the respected and acclaimed Ūrdhvāmnāya, which is also one of the doors to the Anuttarāmnāya (residence of Lalitā). If you get too close to your adored deity, say the following to her: "I know you are also no different from Lalitā, bless me by showing her form dela to me." You will be surprised to see Śiva transform into Lalitā. Śiva Pañcākṣarī is complete in every way, who can eliminate all planetary afflictions, bestow the four puruṣārthas, bestow all powers related to the five acts of Brahman called Sr̥ṣṭi, Sthiti, Saṁhāra, Tirōdhāna and Anugraha. There is absolutely nothing that Śiva Pañcākṣarī cannot do, he belongs to Ūrdhvāmnāya. Any person endowed with true devotion to Śiva can recite this Mantra to get rid of any trouble and reach the highest end. You don't need to recite any other mantras.

Thank you Sir! I have heard that one of the easiest ways to please Lalitambika in Kalyuga is to keep reading Lalitopakhyanam and Tripura Rahasya(Mahatmya Khanda) and keep repeating her name. How true is that? Thanks!

In fact, you will not please Lalitā just by reading these scriptures, but by practicing the guidelines they teach. Lalitā is too subtle to be so easily pleased. The easiest way to please Lalitā is to receive the Pañcadaśī Mantra from a qualified Guru, study and meditate on the full meaning of each of the names of Sahasranāma and Triśati. The study and meditation of each of the names of Lalitā Sahasranāma and Lalitā Triśati must be done during the Puraścaraṇa period of the Pañcadaśī Mantra, which takes years to complete. Reciting Lalitā Sahasranāma or Triśati without having studied each of the names deeply and without reciting the Pañcadaśī is like trying to see Lalitā without the eyes. Lalitā will not be satisfied without doing this and there will be no fruit. Lalitā will be even more satisfied if the devotee studies and meditates on the full meaning of all the verses of Saundarya Lahari. The devotee who has studied and fully understood the Sahasranāma, Triśati and Saundarya Lahari during the Puraścaraṇa of the Pañcadaśī Mantra, will obtain the Siddhi of the Mantra, there is no doubt about it. After that the devotee is allowed to recite the Sahasranāma and the Triśati and receive all the benefits mentioned. The devotee cannot recite before studying the names because it is impossible to see an object without getting the eyes first. The Mantra Siddhi of Pañcadaśī is one of the most difficult to obtain.

The intelligent devotee should know that meditation on the full and profound meanings of Lalitā Sahasranāma, Lalitā Triśati and Saundarya Lahari is the key to unlocking the Pañcadaśī Mantra. The intelligent devotee should know that Lalitā can be attained internally through meditation on all this and the recitation of Pañcadaśī. For all the devotees who were lucky enough to find the Manblunder website, there is an explanation of each of these names here. In the past you wouldn't be so lucky.

Hello, how much is the Puraścaraṇa of Mantra Bala Tripura Sundari? You said earlier that Bala is Lalita in child form. Maybe her mantra is better to repeat, it is very difficult to achieve Siddhi of Pañcadaśī. After attaining Mantra Siddhi in Bala Tripura Sundari mantra, what will we get? Thank you.

Namaste. The Puraścaraṇa of Śrī Bālā Tripura Sundarī is 36 lakhs (3.6 million) repetitions. This is valid for the 3-letter, 6-letter and 9-letter Mantras. Other requirements for attaining complete Mantra Siddhi is knowing the personality of the goddess you are worshiping. You should know which attitudes she likes and which she doesn't. You must know exactly what she looks like. Devotion and complete trust in the Goddess is also essential. During Puraścaraṇa, auspicious things begin to happen in your life. If you approach the goddess correctly, Bālā will occasionally visit you in your dreams or during meditation. What she will tell you depends on each devotee. She will spend more and more time with you, because she will truly like you, if your devotion is sincere. Upon attaining the complete Siddhi of Mantra, she will be by your side at all times. After Siddhi, you can continue the recitation to get anything you want, material or spiritual. Normally the different forms of the Divine Mother have specific purposes, but with Śrī Bālā Tripura Sundarī it is different. You can ask her anything, even to initiate you into other Mantras or guide you to her adult form (Lalitā). She also has the ability to pacify all aggressive deities and protect you from all harm. She is very kind. The greatest fruit that Bālā can give you is liberation, and many devotees have already become liberated by worshiping her alone.

Namaste what is the difference between LALITHA and DURGA. Between the two that is ADI SHAKTI. I read that LALITHA is PRATYANGIRA but PRATYANGIRA is not in the 1000 names of LALITHA

Both Śrī Lalitā and Śrī Durgā devis are forms/manifestations of the Divine Mother Śakti. Both are equal and one and the same. They can also be treated differently from a tantra standpoint and accessed through their own set of mantras and prescribed rituals such as yantra worship etc. Śrī Pratyaṅgirā, by definition is beyond the normal ̍aṅgas (parts) of Śrī Lalitā, but yet, by extension (prati) She is the same as Śrī Lalitā. You may treat Śrī Pratyaṅgirā and Śrī Lalitā as two similar entities manifested by Śrī Guhyakāli for all practical purposes. When you probe deeper and have a deeper understanding of the Divine Mother Śakti, everything would be revealed by Her and the Truth will dawn upon you.

Namaste Koko. Please read the Lalitopakhyana <<< https://archive.org/details/SreeLalitopakhyanam >>> and much will become clear.

Mahā Pratyaṅgirā is in the 1000 names of Lalitā. She is in the name "mahā-bhairava-pūjita (231)". She is especially revered by Lord Mahā Bhairava, but he is not her consort. Mahā Pratyaṅgirā is something far beyond what we can imagine and she has no consort. Many say she has a consort, but she doesn't, no one is qualified to be her consort. The scriptures say that when Mahā Pratyaṅgirā becomes angry, even the Parabrahman cannot calm her down. The only thing that calms her down is truth and justice and she can't be stopped until those things are done. The scriptures say that she is willing to stop even Mahā Pralaya to save her sincere devotees. They further say that the devotee who has completely united with her is equivalent to Parabrahman in omnipotence, is a Yogi equivalent to crores of Lords Śiva and stable as crores of Lords Viṣṇu. I am not a devotee of Pratyaṅgirā, but whenever I have worshiped her in an emergency, she has never failed. And she's quick as lightning taking everything in front of her. So she is in the 1000 names of Lalitā.

Please tell us how we came to know in Kali Yuga about such a powerful form of the Divine Mother. Can you tell us more about the glory, greatness of Maha Pratyangira? Thank you.

Namaste. Because she is the Goddess for transitioning from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga. A qualified soul will utilize the power of Mahā Pratyaṅgirā to reverse and destroy the evil effects of Kali Yuga, making possible the beginning of Satya Yuga. She becomes restless during Kali Yuga, looking forward to the end of this Yuga, but she understands the rules and the right time for it. Although Mahā Pratyaṅgirā's glory is immeasurable, some of it can be witnessed in the hands of a qualified soul. She represents impeccable justice and enlightenment of the highest order. Lucky for us to even know her name. I'll talk more about her at another time, if possible. She is a goddess of many ironies, some very surprising.

Thank you, I will wait for an answer.

Good afternoon, can you tell me the meaning of the 3rd syllable of the mantra Shri Bala Tripura Sundari?

Namaste. The three letters of the Mantra of the Divine Mother Bālā mean Icchā Śakti (The Thrust of God expressing the desire to see Himself in many Forms), Jñāna Śakti (The Ability to Obtain the Cosmos in Seed form), Kriyā Śakti (The Ability to express the Cosmos out of the Seed). Bālā is always accompanied by Śrī Rāja Śyāmalā and Śrī Mahā Vārāhi. This is an order from Lalitā herself that they always accompany her daughter. This is one of the reasons her worship alone can bestow anything. Śrī Mahā Vārāhi is very terrible when she gets angry. Mahā Vārāhi literally kills in seconds dangerous external enemies of innocent devotees. I've seen it up close. This happens because Mahā Vārāhi is very connected to all the physical components of the human being (Dhātunāthās). So it's very easy for her to kill humans. Mahā Vārāhi uses methods and paths very similar to those of Pratyaṅgirā.

Bālā does not have the same maturity as her Mother, she is also free to break rules. This can be good or bad depending on the devotee. The moment you start worshiping Bālā, the Divine Mothers Śrī Rāja Śyāmalā and Śrī Mahā Vārāhi will start to monitor you and observe how you are conducting the power of Bālā. Śyāmalā and Vārāhi can become your best friend or your worst nightmare. It depends on the devotee's attitude towards Bālā. They also keep Lalitā informed of what is going on. Bālā is a great deity to be worshiped by innocent people, but it can be a nightmare for malicious people. I see many people's lives start to get a lot worse by worshiping Bālā because of this. This happens because of the bad intentions in the person's heart. It has nothing to do with one's Karma, because Vārāhi can mitigate all bad effects of Karma. The person's life gets worse because of malice in the heart or intentions. Bālā will always bring benefits to good people, regardless of their Karma.

Hello, thank you for your reply! You said that the repetition of the 3-syllable mantra Bala Tripura Sundari is good for good people and dangerous for evil people. And what about the evil qualities that will awaken on the spiritual path of any person? There is such a thing as Yajñekhore or the seed of the devil (in the Christian tradition). Jivatma (the true "I" of any living being, equal to the Almighty in qualities, but not in power). Jivatma before the beginning of its game in the material world takes a drop of causal matter (Yajñekhore), Jivatma is beyond space and time, so to begin its evolution, millions of births starting from atomic particles Jivatma learns to order the space around it, then in the bodies of minerals (diamond is the last step of Jivatma's evolution in the mineral kingdom), plants (archon, orchid - the last step in the plant kingdom), animals (mammals - the last animals in whose bodies the Jivatma undergoes evolution, after which it begins to gain experience of interaction with the Almighty already in the human body, the Jivatma by this moment is already in a certain relationship with God. The fact is that Yajñekhore or the Causal Matter is the TOTAL LIFE EXPERIENCE of ALL PAST UNIVERSES! When the universe collapses, all the experience of all living beings is archived so that in the new creation it will be more divine, better than in the past. Just as a drop is no different from the ocean, so a drop of Causal Matter is no different from the experience of all past Universes! There is the experience of all divine beings and all demonic beings, and when we develop spiritually, both divine and demonic qualities are equally manifested in us, and if we do not restrain ourselves, we can become a great demon like Ravan or Hiranyakashipu. Great saints used to say that they were the most sinful people on the earth, because Yajñekhore was revealed in them more than in other people, and they realized that they had not only divine qualities, but also demonic ones. The question is how to develop spiritually and not to become a victim of demonic qualities, not to become a demon, but to open and keep Yajñekhore in oneself? In a person who develops spiritually, divine and demonic qualities will manifest themselves equally. There are no only good or only evil people, someone controls their qualities very strongly (as a rule, demonic), someone on the contrary gives free rein to evil qualities (he is destined to become a demon in future births), someone generally leads an amorphous lifestyle and almost no qualities are revealed in it. How can we be "good" people to reveal and retain Yajñekhore and return to where we came from, but not as an individual, but as a personality. To go to a new level of relationship with God, not as an individual with an individual, but as personality with personality? Thank you very much for your answer! I apologize for possible inaccuracies and distortions of what I wanted to say in the translation. Can you also write about the Glories of Sri Maha Pratyangira? Thank you very much!

The Sahasranāma of Mahā Pratyaṅgirā present on the internet and on this website is not true. It is completely corrupted. The real Sahasranāma of Pratyaṅgirā is protected and kept secret. The real one is completely different and is called Śrī Atharvaṇa Bhadrakālī Pratyaṅgirā Sahasranāma Stotram. She is not something to test. She is also called "killer lightning" or "the one who murders with lightning speed". She is the most evil force in this universe. Her method is to be more evil than the evil force she wants to murder. She will always show that she can be meaner. She keeps thinking about cutting off or crushing her enemies' heads. I'm not going to lie to you, this is for external enemies as well. She is the Supreme Grace Śakti in her dark form called Tirodhana Śakti. She is like a black hole that swallows all other Śaktis and releases them as she pleases and needs. When invoked in her cruel form, she kills without mercy. Even the devotee herself can be killed by her if he is a threat. She doesn't differentiate. She has a secret Mantra of a Thousand Letters that gives the devotee the power to destroy entire universes. The devotee of Pratyaṅgirā is the most skilled in blessing or cursing. Her devotees are mainly feared for this reason. They can destroy you with a few words. No one will be able to protect you, no goddess or god because Pratyaṅgirā is Tirodhana Śakti. She cannot be stopped. Her method is different. Pratyaṅgirā leads the devotee to enlightenment of the highest order by being pure evil against all obstacles. Pratyaṅgirā unmasks enlightenment. She is not for the soft hearted.

Sorry if I said something a little shocking. But deities use different methods to achieve goals. Vārāhi is more balanced, but Pratyaṅgirā is pure evil. That's her method and there's nothing wrong with that.

I will say some of her names and attributes: guhyavidyā (she who is the secret knowledge born from the depths of Guhyakāli); mahākrūrā (she who is the cruelest of all); śatrubhayaṅkari (she who terrifies all enemies, forcing them to flee for their lives); vidyutghātini (she who murders like lightning); śatrumūrdhasphoṭini (the one who explodes/shatters the heads of enemies); tīvrasādhakapūjitā (she who is worshiped by the most terrible devotees); mṛtyumṛtyusvarūpiṇi (she who is the form of all death, as well as the form of all victory over death); nigrahānugrahakriyānipuṇā (she who is most skilled of all in blessing or cursing); paraprayogapratyakpracodini (whose movement and aim cannot be stopped by anyone); ātmarakṣaṇaśaktidāyini (one who is unequaled in protecting the devotee's soul at all levels); sarvaduṣṭapraduṣṭaśiraśchedini (one who cuts off the heads of enemies known and unknown to the devotee); mahābhairavapriyā (she who is the favorite of Lord Mahābhairava); ṛṅmantrapārāyaṇaprītā (one who likes to hear the mantra "ṛm̐" which means Dharma/Justice, Truth and the correct path); kṣam̐ hrām̐ bījapreritā (she who represents enlightenment of the highest order and invincible protection). There are many other names. I have briefly described just a few. It has a thousand very powerful names.

She has a disposition to look at a king and turn him into a homeless person; and looking at a homeless person and turning him into a king. Everything that all other deities can do, she can do too but better. She is worshiped by Lord Svarṇākarṣaṇa Bhairavā who is the epitome of all material and spiritual wealth. Svarṇākarṣaṇa Bhairavā is powerful in bestowing wealth only because of Pratyaṅgirā. She is worshiped by Parāśiva too. So it's true that she gives a lot of power, but would you be able to handle her? I have prayed to her in the past once and watched a close friend (who was a hidden enemy unknown to me) almost die. He was thrown from a motorcycle and his helmet was completely destroyed and his belly was pierced by a piece of iron. He barely survived. My heart suffered that day because I don't like to see anyone suffer, not even my enemies. That day I saw that Pratyaṅgirā was not for me. The force manifested depends on the person praying to Pratyaṅgirā. A proficient yogi praying to her is absolutely deadly. Let him know the consequences.

Namaste Tivra Ji. Sashtang pranam to Maa Pratyangira. Due to Her blessings got to know these striking beauty of Maa's glory. Please share some more names & enlighten us about Her.

Does Pratyangira have a husband like every divine couple? Thank you.

Mahā Pratyaṅgirā and Dhūmāvatī have no husband. In fact, Dhūmāvatī is the eyes of Mahā Pratyaṅgirā. For this reason, one of the names of Pratyaṅgirā is Dhūmralocani (she who has smoky eyes). Mahā Bhairava and all the universes are within Pratyaṅgirā. Mahā Bhairava is worshiped in Bindu along with her for their closeness. They respect each other, but they don't see each other as consorts. She is the ultimate weapon of the Supreme God. She is the Divine Mother who has been given the boon of not being stopped by anyone because she is the ultimate weapon of destruction of Tamas and restorer of Sattva. There would be no coherence for her to be stopped by another force, as she is the supreme weapon of the Supreme God.

Actually, Mahā Pratyaṅgirā is a very skilled destroyer. She is extremely smart and wise. Narasimha was out of control wanting to destroy the entire Tamas of the universes. Universes need all three qualities to exist and they need to be in balance. If Lord Narasimha caused the universes to be totally devoid of Tamas, they would collapse and cease to exist, and that would be no fun for the Divine Mother. Mahā Pratyaṅgirā could wipe out all universes in an instant, but she is an intelligent and wise destroyer. When she gets angry, no one can calm Her down and that's right. Because she doesn't get angry and is violent for no reason. She always has a reason to act like this. So no one has to say to calm down. In fact, she has the job of calming the other deities. Sometimes people don't really understand why she is so angry, but she saved even Shankaracarya from being killed. A devotee of Pratyaṅgirā protected Shankaracarya before he was killed. Only she could act so urgently and quickly and Shankaracarya's enemy was very powerful.

Dear sir. Im a buddhist from sri lanka. I practice mantras that i learnt on internet. I need to know about bagalapratyangira kavach. I practiced it before due to many enemy problems.please guide me.

You should only practice tantric mantras taught by a living guru following the tradition associated with the mantra that you are seeking to get initiated into. There are many Vedic mantras that can be recited by watching a video or reading a book or listening from a priest etc. This does not apply to the tantric side and in most cases absolutely nothing happens when one undertakes a self-initiation. Even for a self-initiation, there are certain norms and conditions and in my own best judgment, I would suggest getting a mantra from a traditional guru. There are many on the internet and social media. You can do some research and find a suitable guru, if there are none in your vicinity.

I am a follower of Trika (a newbie) and your explanation of Pratyangira contradicts my understanding of Shakti, In terms of Trika could you describe her relation with Parabhairava? I. e. What kind of Shakti of Parabhairava she is in Trika terminology....

She should not be inferred from the Trika philosophy. Consider this as a separate Śākta philosophy that runs parallel to Trika. In terms of the Śākta philosophy, She transcends Parāśiva and Mahākāla and is the Divine Feminine - Śakti, who animates Śiva in various forms and stages as depicted in the Saptapretāsana. We will publish an article explaining this in brief.

My understanding is a bit different, the great acharyas of Trika developed the philosophy in such a way that everything can be included under its umbrella, in fact it was their direct declaration, as such I am inclined to believe that there must be a way to see this in light of Trika besides saptapretasana and other "shakta" Concepts are there in the krama system too which is well understood in light of Trika without challenging the absolute status of Shiva (although shakti's status is also the same...) Not to mention that in the kashmira tantra stream pratyangira/siddhalakshmi is basically the same as Kalasamkarshini..... But i am not really trying to challenge the "shakta" Belief just wanted understanding things, I have another doubt though, you said that in shakta philosophy she transcends Parashiva/Parabhairava who in the Trika system is Anuttara along with his inseparable shakti Para/Paratita bhattarika, so in shakta system is only shakti given the status of Anuttara? Since nothing can really be beyond Anuttara so for the goddess to transcend Parashiva Parashiva must not be Anuttara in your system? (Forgive me if this seems like a childish question as I said I am a beginner)

It is best to not mix them up. Follow the Trika as it is the most thought provoking and deeply spiritual philosophy that has been revealed to mankind. The tantric system of Kālī or Śrī krama may borrow some principles from Trika but are definitely NOT the same. The attributes of Parāśiva in Trika would be different from what you would encounter within the Śākta kramas. Also, the Supreme Divine would be Śakti vs Śiva depending on which system we are following.

Tivraji, would Lalita and Chandi both be representing Samshti Rupa of Ma? Also what’s the difference between Lalita and Kamala mahavidya?

Namaste Mnx. The Vedic Rishis never attained to the supermind (this is a more complete perfection and above them) for the earth or perhaps did not even make an attempt. They tried to rise individually to supramental plane, but they did not bring it down and make it a permanent part of the earth-consciousness. Even there are verses of the Upaniṣad in which it is hinted that it is impossible to pass through the gates of the highest perfection and yet retain an earthly body. It was because of this failure that spiritual effort of India culminated in Māyāvāda (the doctrine affirming the world to be illusion). But today, by divine will, highly evolved souls are arising above the Vedic Rishis. These souls are reaching a more complete and integral state of perfection than the Vedic Rishis. These highly evolved souls are called Yogi-Siddhars. I won't name them, but only one has come to Earth so far. That was recent. Their Yoga is a double movement of ascent and descent; one rises to higher and higher levels of consciousness, but at the same time one brings down their power not only into mind and life, but in the end even into the body. And the highest of these levels, the one at which it aims is the supermind (this is above the Vedic Rishis). Only when that can be brought down is a divine transformation possible in earth-consciousness. And this is exactly what will happen in the future by divine will and the action of these souls. Māyāvāda (the doctrine affirming the world to be illusion) is incomplete knowledge, one needs to rise higher. Forget the God of Death, he will no longer rule over the people who will live here on Earth.

You probably think that this new and higher perfection that I am talking about will be difficult to attain. Is not difficult. Indeed all these new energies have already entered within your being and everyone else who lives on Earth. Even if you don't practice any Sadhana, you will reach that perfection very quickly in some very close birth. These energies have now entered everyone and will destroy all impurities on Earth from within to the outermost in an integral manner. This will also be the end of "secrets" and lineages that keep secrets only for themselves. All of us from all countries are brothers and children of the same light. Everyone deserves to achieve perfection. Ancient Saints, Siddhas and Yogis will be able to reincarnate here again to truly conquer death too, to complete the missing part of their knowledge. All this will not take long, in a few thousand years it will become very evident. A new way of living life will begin.

Hi Sir! Are you referring to the Yog-siddha MahaAvtaar Baba Ji in your post? What are your views on "Kriya Yog", "GyanGunj' and the book "An autobiography of a yogi" ? Thank you!

Namaste Tivra ji. Thanks for your enlightening words. Please clear some more doubts. May be this new perfection already existed before and those who attained it, took up important duties in the Universal system. Or is this a new concept in itself? Is this stage the same as Para Brahman or much above Him? Only Human souls are privileged to achieve it or even Devas are aiming to achieve the New Perfectiom? Please describe this New Perfection.

Namaste Tivra. On this beautiful website, Lorran wrote a prayer or mantra (there is a post at the top) ""aruṭperuñjōti aruṭperuñjōti taṉipperuṅkaruṇai aruṭperuñjōti"", before that I didn't even know who Svami Ramalinga Vallalar was, after reading his teachings, I wondered. Why didn't people in India respond widely to the teachings of Swami Ramalinga? His "THE GREAT SERMON" (Revealed on 22-10-1873) is a very powerful teaching. In essence, this is a worldwide teaching and it is unfortunately little known.

La-li-tā. She has 3 letters and is seated in 3 centers from Sahasrara. In Sahasrara Lalita shines like a red ruby ​​stone beautiful like the rising sun; above the Sahasrara and highest Lalitā shines like a pearl with the beauty of the full moon; above this center far above the Sahasrara Lalitā shines like a diamond. The only Yogi-Siddhar who managed to reach that level where Lalitā shines like a big diamond was Swami Ramalinga. In this center Lalitā becomes very aggressive towards the tamasic forces and she descends into the physical body transforming it completely into a physical body of light. The Mahā Mantra "aruṭperuñjōti aruṭperuñjōti taṉipperuṅkaruṇai aruṭperuñjōti" is the most powerful Mantra in existence. Any other Mantra does not come close to the power of this Mantra. It was made to realize the Supreme Personality of Godhead (who is also Lalitā) in all bodies, including the physical. Swami Ramalinga reached the perfection of this Mantra and got the three immortal bodies (Suddha Deha, Pranava Deha and Jnana Deha). Thereafter he dematerialized his body to penetrate all bodies in the universe, including Earth. He did this in order to destroy all darkness from the innermost to the outermost so that all people on Earth could have the body and realization like his. The presiding deity of the Mantra is Aruṭperuñjōti or the Supreme Personality of Godhead. At this level of realization Divine Mother Lalitā or Śyāmalā is called Parañjyotisvarūpiṇī or Grace Śakti. Grace Śakti is something far above Sahasrara. Here Lalitā shines like a diamond in indistinct union with her consort. Swami Ramalinga used to say, "You are my Mother and Father".

My greetings also to the great souls Thirumoolar, Sri Aurobindo and The Mother (Mirra Alfassa). They truly came very close to the same realization as Swami Ramalinga. They will achieve their goal yet. They are also working towards a great collective purpose right now.

Anyone wishing to practice the above Mantra, keep in mind that Mantras are not tools. You must become the Mantra you recite. The Mahā Mantra I mentioned above requires you to change your attitude and act with compassion for all beings without exception. You must become the embodiment of compassion. If you believe that you are not capable of this, do not practice this Mantra. Purify yourself by other means first if you feel you are not ready. Grace Siddhi is completely different from Yoga Siddhi in that you can convince the deity with the power of your mechanical effort and little devotion. You will not be able to deceive God. Reciting this Mantra billions of times will be useless if you hurt other people by action or thought. There is no other way, either you become the embodiment of compassion or the Mantra will never work for you. I know it's hard. There is Shri Vidya for you to prepare beforehand.

Thank you very much for the detailed answer and caution. Can you expand your understanding of the third line of the mantra "taṉipperuṅkaruṇai" I understand that as "great compassion". As you wrote without universal compassion for everyone, this is a Higher energy, it can just burn the brain.

Swami Ramalinga said that before the descent of Grace Shakti into his soul he did not even know what left or right was, that he did not know anything. Compassion embraces everything, and with that he received the combined knowledge of everything that was, is, and will be, without having to go through the usual procedures for gaining knowledge. He received all knowledge through intuition of knowledge (Karma Siddhi), through direct seeing of knowledge (Yoga Siddhi) and through identification with knowledge, ie, he himself becomes knowledge (Jnana Siddhi). Therefore he said that compassion gave him the combined knowledge of all Yoga schools and paths. Putting all this together he gained the power to set in motion the 64,000 (sixty-four thousand) types of Maha Shaktis and their corresponding 688 crores of Maha Siddhis. This is Grace Shakti, the all-manifesting power of the Lord. A bad person lacks compassion, so it becomes impossible for him to attain. Only good people can achieve this.

Namaste Rajiv. The first aruṭperuñjōti of the mantra means God as the force that transcends the universe and all descriptions (God became himself). The second aruṭperuñjōti of the mantra means God manifested as the universe and all forms within it. The expression taṉipperuṅkaruṇai brings the main quality of God which is Supreme Compassion. In this part of the mantra you are asking God to become you and you to become him. The Siddhar who sees the entire universe and the God who transcends it as his own self is the true omnipotent one. The third aruṭperuñjōti means the union of the soul (jeeva), God as the manifested universe and God as the supreme authority that transcends the universe and all descriptions. The great secret of this mantra is that the manifested universe is not seen as an illusion, but as a part of the transcendental God Himself. The Siddhar becomes the soul, the universe and the transcendental God simultaneously. Understanding this mantra is like cooking the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita (Shiva) and the Tantras (Shakti) in a pot and transcending both. Compassion is the main part of the mantra because it is the all-embracing quality. People tend to say that God is one thing and not another, when in fact he is everything, because of his supreme compassion. In short, the mantra says that the soul, the manifested universe, and the God who transcends all these are all truth. None of them are illusion, all together they are the truth. The presiding deity of the Mantra wants to embrace the soul that recites it, but the soul needs to allow itself to be embraced through compassion, which is nothing more than accepting God himself (everything) as his own self. This is kind of hard in practice because we have a lot of glitches. A realized devotee in Sri Vidya is more likely to succeed because he has already overcome many obstacles.

Namaste Tivra Ji. Let me ask, is Sath Vichaaram a thinking on the Atman that Ramana Maharshi gave? Who revealed Maha Mantra - Arutperumjyoti and how does Sri Ramalingam's teaching relate to Advaita? I will be very glad if you shed light on these issues.

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Thank you very much, Tigra ji.  I am very happy.

Tivraji, still waiting for you to reply to on few of the questions I had posted. Also would be great if you can grace me also with this knowledge.

Namaste Swati. There are some things I'm not allowed to say or do. At least for a while. Sorry. Blessings.

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Namaste Mnx. You are right. What I said is exactly the way Lalitāmbika thinks. Lalitā is very happy with the devotee who understands her that way. That's why the meditation verse of the śrī vidyā pañcadaśākṣarī mantra says "aruṇām̐ karuṇā taraṅgitākṣīm̐" (with the red glow of the rising sun, her compassion for the devotees and the world flows from her eyes like ocean waves; I meditate on Bhavānī, a state of supreme happiness with rays of light). The meditation verse explains why Lalitā is the most beautiful of all worlds. It's because of her view of the world (the compassion coming out of her eyes that embraces the universe like ocean waves). It is because of this that Lalitā attracts all minds, all souls, all names, all breaths, all knowledge, all beings and all worlds. For this reason, all worlds feel welcomed by her. It is for this reason that all worlds respect her as their Supreme Queen. All worlds respect Lalitā because they feel embraced by her compassion. That's why she is the most beautiful of all worlds and her true devotee is called "Master of Final Liberation". For that reason she is able to command the universe. Generally, Lalitā feels somewhat rejected by the devotee who sees the universe as an illusion. Lalitā starts to think that the devotee only loves her consort who is Lord Siva. What ends up happening is that instead of the devotee becoming the Divine Supreme in its entirety, the devotee ends up becoming more the static aspect of the Supreme, because the vision of him has pushed away Lalitā who is also the most powerful Mother Grace Śakti. This devotee's knowledge becomes incomplete. This devotee realizes only a large part of the static aspect of the Supreme. This devotee is happy, but not completely happy. The Great War narrated in the thousand names of Lalitā really happened, and everyone there knew that it was a divine play. Everyone there knew they were safe. So this is the explanation why She is called Lalitā Mahā Tripurasundari Parābhaṭṭārikā. The most beautiful of all worlds.

During the Great War, Bālā (the daughter of Lalitā) said: "Mother, the sons of Bhaṇḍa, the great Daitya, have come to fight. I wish to fight with them. I am interested in this because I am a young girl. My arms throb with an itching sensation for war. This is my playful activity. It should not be curbed by your orders of prohibition. Indeed I am a girl loving toys and playful pastimes. By this play of fighting for a moment, I shall become delighted mentally.” "When she (young girl) was set out for the battle, the deities stationed on all the steps of Śrīcakra bowed down to her with palms joined in reverence and held their swords erect." This is one of my favorite lines from Lalitopakhyana because it so vividly shows the nature of Śakti.

Namaste Tivra. Your comments are very enlightening. Can you let us know about Gayatri mantra and its Sadhana? Kindly requesting you.

Great info on the panchakshari mantra sir! Is it necessary to wear Rudraksha and apply Bhasma Tripudndra to make Panchakshari effective?

Namaste tivra ji. Can you pls tell if an initiated panchakshari mantra is more powerful than a non initiated one?

Namaste Hari VS. The Śiva Pañcākṣarī initiated by the Guru removes all obstacles related to karma in all your chakras, grants the protection of the Gurus of the lineage and transfers to the devotee the instant fruit of having recited the Mantra 100,000 times or more. The Guru can give you as much as he wants. There is a specific number of recitation of each Mantra, where the deity authorizes you to initiate other devotees into this Mantra. The Guru transfers to you part of the effort he has made in the past. For this reason, Mantra gives results faster. It's not that Mantra is more potent.

Good evening Tivra ji.. I haven't gone through a formal initiation ceremony for Sri Vidya, but I received online initiation from a great Sri Vidya practitioner whom I accepted as my guru. I haven't received any mantras directly, but I've connected to his lineage. Every morning, I chant the Sri Suktam (Shodasupachar), Devi Khadgamala, Sri Vidya Panchadasakshari mantra, and Lalitha Sahasranama. In the evening, I chant the Moola mantra of Maa Varahi, Sri Varahi Dvadasa Nama Stotram, and Sri Adi Varahi Kavacham. Could you please advise me if there's anything wrong with my practice? Should I change anything, or can I keep worshipping her this way? How long should I continue, and how can I keep progressing in my spiritual practice ? Many thanks

Namaste Akash. I am afraid that you will get hurt without a Guru, as Śrīvidyā is vast and extremely focused on Jñāna. Without Jñāna, Śrīvidyā does not destroy sins and generate positive effects. The first thing a Guru does is evaluate each devotee individually and chart a path based on karma. There is a huge range of deities in Śrīvidyā. The Guru evaluates each person individually and outlines a path that can be of various types. He does all this based on your karma.

Thanks for your reply Tivraji. As it's difficult for me to get a Sri vidhya guru where I live, what else can I do to worship Maa Lalita? A little guidance would be very helpful for me.  Are there any mantras or stotras that I can recite without the guidance of a guru? You're absolutely right. Sri Vidya encompasses numerous deities, and seeking blessings from them is essential to approach Maa Lalita. However, I'm unsure which specific deity to worship to facilitate this connection. Ideally, I'd like to dedicate myself to a single path, focusing on a single mantra for the rest of my life. I have been practicing the steps I mentioned for some time now, and I would appreciate something that acknowledges my efforts . In the absence of a Sri Vidya guru in my local area, what alternative practices can individuals like myself engage in to further their devotion to Maa Lalita? many thanks

Thanks for the answer Tivra ji. Namaste

Hello Tivraji. How can I chant the mantra Om Namah Shivaya with my eyes closed 108 times without a mala. Is it wrong to close my eyes and recite Om Namah Shivaya 108 times seeing the number one in my mind? Is there anything wrong in chanting the mantra by seeing the numbers in mind? I only eat meat at night. I don't eat non veg in the morning and evening while reciting. Tivraji, there is nothing wrong with taking a night and getting up in the morning to bathe and recite the mantra. I am struggling with this one doubt. tivrajiye sorry if i bothered. Please reply me .❤️

Hi, yes you are right. I got initiated into panchakshara mantra with nyasas by sringeri shankaracharya and it feels really blissful with all the nyasas and initiation. You may also approach him with bhakti and ask him. He will bless you when the time is appropriate. U need to be patient. I waited for 3 years to get his blessings.

Lord Shiva's blessings on centers above Sahasrara are miracles. They are not Siddhis. He bestows the power to revive even the dead. He bestows the power called Shabdamaya Darshan or the power to see sound with your eyes and hear with your ears. From this power arises the ability to reveal any Mantra, Stotra, Yantra, Tantra and others, as well as unknown knowledge. They are not Siddhis, but Jnana Maha Siddhis. Yes, Lord Shiva is Great.

As per the tantras, it is not permitted. You may however recite the mantra during meditation or follow the general Vedic mantras that are permitted without the japa krama. It is always best to get an initiation if you are very serious about the japa krama.

Hi sir, so its mandatory to get initiated if all the japa karma like nyas, panca pooja, dhyana, samarpanam is to be followed . am i correct ?

Yes, you are correct. In general, it is always best to receive a mantra from a preceptor and follow what their suggestions to get the best results.

Namaste. Thanks sir

It is important to note that mantras are generally neutral and by nature can cause both good and bad. It is one of the main reasons why a suitable guru is chosen before embarking on the path, so we know that we are following a well-treaded path of a continuing lineage. My suggestion is to contact the Youtube content provider and seek an initiation from a guru of that lineage before following the instructions verbatim from the video.