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Mahasvin
October 07, 2024 01:10 PM

Thank you, Jayanth Ji. This elaborate explanation is very thoughtful and inspiring. What would be your recommendation for people who experience lack of faith, and because of that experience fear to surrendering themselves to God?

himay
October 06, 2024 01:10 PM

please send me the pdf my email is himayshah07@gmail.com

Nesh
October 06, 2024 09:10 AM

Namaste. Is it possible to reveal some of the famous devotees of this form of Divine Mother? Did any of the heroes and heroines of lore have her as their ishta devata? Is there any dynasty or bloodline where she is the form most closely associated?

Sankara
October 06, 2024 04:10 AM

And the word mentioning the blue water lilly which represents Rathi Devi is nor Ambhoruha, but Ulpala (chakra abja paso ulpala)

Sankara
October 06, 2024 04:10 AM

Namasthe Max, I have just been initiated to Mahaganapati Mantra. I also had this doubt about the correct order of weapons in hands, and I believe each pair of hands corresponds to the bijakshara, hence missing the Trishula doesn't make sense. The order of Bijaksharas are 1. Shrim ( Vishnu-Lakshmi Chaithanya) 2. Hrim (Shiva-Shakti Chaitanya) 3. Klim (Kama-Rati Chaithanya) 4. Glaum (Varaha-Bhoomi Chaithanya) 5. Gam (Ganapati Chaitanya) So it makes sense that the pair of hands from top holds the weapons of corresponding chaitanyas in order 1. Top pair of hands holds Chakra & Padma of Vishnu & Lakshmi 2. Second pair holds Trishul & Rope of Shiva & Shakti 3. Third Pair holds Sugarcane Bow and Water Lilly of Kama & Rathi 4. Fourth Pair holds Club & Rice plant denoting Varaha & Bhumi 5. Forehands holding Pomogranete & Tustlk denoting Ganapati Regarding the words, I found the word Karmukaruja is not a single word, but are two - "Karmuka" (means Bow and also has the meaning of sweetness) and "Ruja" (Means destroying, crushing etc) So the Ruja must be describing tbe powerful thrishul of Shiva which destroys! I pray the knowledgeable gurus of this forum to correct me Om Gum Gurubhyo Namah Om Gam Ganapathaye Namah!

Dinesh K
October 05, 2024 02:10 AM

Hi , can just the Stotram excluding the mantras be recited by a person who has no initiation. Please advise.

Krishna
October 05, 2024 01:10 AM

We have discussed this in this article and in the comments. It is most common to find variations in stotras, mantras etc amongst the various traditions that span the subcontinent. You may follow what is initiated in your tradition and if you have not been initiated into this stotram or the associated mantra, then simply follow any of the books that you listed. The choice is yours. For the practice of the mantra, we strongly recommend that you seek an initiation from any suitable guru of your choice and proceed vs a self-initiation.

Krishna
October 05, 2024 01:10 AM

Suitability checks for major mantras may not be needed, if the guru finds the sādhaka to be competent for the worship of the deity through the specified mantra. The specific rituals mentioned here may not be necessary if the mantra fruitions by your sincere efforts and the guidance of your guru. In case this does not happen after the puraścaraṇa is completed, then you may consider following through with these rituals and begin your puraścaraṇa once again. It is best to not have any specific wishes for fulfillment and instead, rely on the wisdom of the deity to grant what is most suitable for us.

Krishna
October 05, 2024 01:10 AM

The link has been corrected. Thank you for letting us know.

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