Pranam
SHAKTHI
A1 Bhagavathi is west coast mainly at Kerala worshipped as Saraswathi
form by the settled Namboodris. Bhagavathi Puja a tantric one is still
carried out even in many homes. Coining the word “with Vishnu” does give a
different meaning.
A2 Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra Sarasvathi was an Avadhuta who lived
around the time of Sharabhoji, ruler of Tanjore (1712 -1728) . His Samadhi
is in Nerur. And a calm and quite place even today.
The judge Swamigal (also known as Shivananda Brahmendra Avadhuta or
Sadashiva Brahmendra) is said to have lived during the end-years of the
19th century. He worked as a Judge in a princely state under the British
rule. As he was disillusioned with the judicial system he renounced the
world. As instructed by his Guru, Sri Ramakrishna Avadutha, he meditated
for a long period at the Samadhi of Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra at Nerur ;
and, attained the Avadhuta state.The Judge Swamigal was an Avadutha in the
linage of Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra His famous disciple was Swayamprakasa
Brahmendra Saraswathi Avadutha who established an Ashram, in Pudukottai, in
honor his Guru. Kanchi tales areunauthenticated.
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idol in Ambabai temple
When Sage Bhrigu stamped on Sri Vishnu’s chest, Lakshmi Devi went away from
Vaikunta to Kolhapur.In Kolhapur, there was this demon called Kolhasur.He
was drinking water from a river in that place. People prayed to Parvati
Devi to help them from this demon. Lakshmi, seeing this, fought with him
and killed him. But before Kolhasura died, he prayed to the goddess to name
this place after him. This is how Kolhapur got it’s name. Therefore, in
this story we can see that Lakshmi is the one who is Kolhapur Mahalakshmi.
(Maha Puranam)
Kolhapur (Karveer) is a very sacred place. In different durations,
gods appeared here on various locations. The places and gods are; on the
bank of Padmala tirtham, Shri Narsimha; Near Katyayani temple, Shri
Parshurama, Near Ravaneshwar Tirtham, Shri Rama and Janaki. Shri Krishna
has appeared here numerous times in various locations. Lord Vishveshwara
stays on the right hand side of the goddess. Lord Brahmadeva’s temple is on
the bank of river Pancgangam. Lord Kapileshwara is the village god of
Kolhapur. This holy place is being blessed by many sages such as Kardama,
Anubhuti, Lopamudra, Agastya, Parashara, etc.
A5 The question is not well-framed; it sounds as though the creator
of letters and which letters?. Tantric worship spread along the west coast
and Amaba Tripuramba etc temples had many sthalam stories . The right
question ought to have been whether shaktham worshipped Ambal has abything
to do with the 51 letters 36 consonants and 15 vowels mainly making 51
alphabets.
Yes . Adi Sankara Soundarya Lahari ( I started but left
it somewhere) contain 51 verses starting from Ganesha given verse till 51,
each verse has a Sanskrit letter extolled embedded in the verse.
Sri Chakra is not just an yantram to worship ( Kanchi Kamakshi has a
wonderful Sri Chara established by Adi Shankara) It is embedded with the 51
sanskrit letters akshara Matrika.
The shakthi Peetam is 51 strewned all over India where each kshetra
is embedded with 51 sanskrit letters. Lalitha shasra nama Martika varna
Roopini just means devine mother, where word Matrika had arisen out of the
matra of aksharas. There is a Puranam where 18 shakthi peetams are
discussed where akshara worships are enumerated. Word eka akshara AUM is
31/2 matra including the mmmm last sound.
There are 8 letter groups in the *Sanskrit alphabet*
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanskrit>. These 8 groups are personified as
the 8 Little Mothers, worshipped all over India. The 9th group is Lalita
Herself. She is beyond language and description. It is little realised
‘that gods and goddesses do not have names, but instead are described. “She
who Plays” (Lalita) is not the name of the red goddess, but merely one of
Her characteristics. She is beyond Name and Form.
In the first 12 verses (shlokas) of the *Vamakeshvara Tantra* is
given a hymn to the Goddess as the Mother of the Letters: 1. I bow to the
Goddess made of mantra, who consists of the (51) Ganeshas, the (9) Planets,
the (27) Lunar Constellations, the (6) Yoginis, the (12) Signs of the
Zodiac, and the (51) Matrika-Seats.
Vidya is feminine of mantra. Lalita has various forms of mantra, the
most popular seeming to be the vidya of 15 syllables which runs Ka E I La
Hrim, Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hrim, Sa Ka La Hrim. This is a mantra with three
sections which correspond to Moon, Sun and Fire. There is said to be a
secret 16th syllable which is the Goddess Herself. This vidya is called
Kadi (Ka etc.) because of its initial letter. The Kadi doctrine deals with
involution of the yantra, the Hadi vidya with evolution. These 15 syllables
correspond to the 15 Kalas of the Moon. ( Treatise of Anna Ramakrishna
Mutt)
A6 Tripura rahasyam is a big treatise in Dattreya avataram revealing
beyond the trinity for which Ramananda Saraswathi of Tiruvannamali had
written a treatise. Its shrunk here unmeaningful. Those interested may read
the elaborate book.
A7 Goddess Padmavathi is well known to all and here it is differently
treated for which there is no basis at all.
KR IRS 17621
On Thu, 17 Jun 2021 at 07:18, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> *CULTURAL QA 06-2021-17*
>
> *Being a compilation there may be errors*
>
> Q1 If Adi Shakti married to Lord Shiva, why is the Devi Bhagavati
> temple in Chottanikkara worshipped along with Vishnu?
>
> A1 Srinivasaraghavan Sridharan Lives in India September 16, 2019
>
> BhagavaTi is first considered as the dear sister of Lord VishNu. One can
> easily see in many temples of Lord VishNu, vishNu-DurgA sanniDhis.
>
> This is why BhagavaTi is addressed by her ardent devotees of KEraLA as
> “ammE nArAyaNA” in the BhagavaTi sanniDhis.
>
> It is customery to address Lord VishNu as ‘BhagavAn’. (BhagavAuvAcha etc.,
> in GITA and sahasranAma, are examples), No wonder, *DurgA, His sister, is
> addressed as BhagavaTi.*
>
> Please remember that these forms are only different aspects of the same
> Almighty for the ease of worship and almighty is not many.
>
> Q2 Can you tell about Srī Svayamprakāśa Brahmēndra Sarasvatī
>
> A2 Posted by Aryan Parashar Sun
>
> During the time when Srī Vēdamūrti Shāstrī was in charge of the worship of
> Srī Kāmākṣī, a great Avadhūta named Srī Svayamprakāśa Sarasvatī (a
> disciple of Avadhūta Srī Sadāśiva Brahmēndra Sarasvatī also known as Judge
> Svāmigal) arrived in Kāñcīpuram. *He was a great Siddha and in every
> k**ṣ**ētra
> he visited, the main deity of the k**ṣ**ētra would appear in front of him
> to welcome and bless him.*
>
> However, when he arrived in Kāñcī, no such thing happened. Forget
> Mahārājñī, not even an aṅga, upāṅga or pratyaṅga dēvatā appeared before
> him.
>
> Disappointed, the Avadhūta sat in deep meditation for 48-days, but in
> vain. *In spite of fervent and severe upāsanā, Srī Kāmāk**ṣ**ī did not
> appear before him.*
>
> On the forty-ninth day, he decided to take a drastic measure, climbed atop
> the majestic dhvajastambha, stood inverted on his head and began to recite
> the sacred Mahāṣōḍaśākṣarī mahāmantra.
>
> By mid-noon, the summer sun began to burn and on account of the yōgāgni
> emanating from his frail frame, a thin flame appeared from his right toe
> and began to spread upwards.
>
> At this stage, filled with compassion towards her burning child, Srī Kāmāk
> ṣī appeared before him in her glorious saguṇa svarūpa, seated on
> Pañcabrahmāsana, with Ramā and Vāṇī on either side holding cāmara.
>
> After blessing him and instructing him in certain matters related to his
> upāsanā, *Parāmbā instructed him to accept bhik**ṣ**ā from the house of
> Srī Vēdamūrti Shāstrī*. Svāmigal followed the instruction, accepted bhikṣā
> from Srī Vēdamūrti Shāstrī and blessed him profusely.
>
> Q3 What are colleges doing to ensure hygiene & safety during the
> current pandemic?
>
> A3 University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Lives in Dehradun,
> Uttarakhand, India (2016–present)September 21, 2020.
>
> The reality of settling back to the new normal is unnerving for everyone,
> especially if you are a student. Given the circumstances, it is natural to
> feel anxious and concerned about your health.
>
> With the COVID-19 cases rising across the country, *academic institutions
> are ensuring that all the safety precautions are in place to welcome their
> students, faculty, and staff back on campus.*
>
> One of the universities, which is ahead of the curve in implementing
> strict safety measures on campus, is the University of Petroleum and
> Energy Studies (UPES).
>
> The university has put several key measures in place with respect to the
> government’s guidelines to keep the community safe.
>
> *UPES has ensured that every office, classroom, lab, and meeting room is
> sanitised on a regular basis.* Utilities like water storage tanks,
> rooftop water tanks, and water coolers are continuously monitored and
> deep-cleaned. All washrooms, pantries, kitchens, infirmary, IT equipment
> are also sanitized regularly.
>
> *When it comes to the outdoors, the university is using fogging to
> disinfect the grass areas, main* gates, and boundary walls. UPES is also
> ensuring that soap solutions and hand sanitizers are placed at all junction
> points and offices and replenished periodically. *All sanitization will
> be done before and after duty hours.*
>
> To maintain ventilation of spaces and prevent the circulation or clogging
> of air, all doors/windows will be kept open during office hours. UPES has
> also discontinued its bio-metric swiping system for attendance and replaced
> it with the online attendance system (HONO).
>
> Although lifts will be cleaned and sanitized frequently, the university
> has advised avoiding crowding at any point in time. Hence, students and
> visitors would be asked to refrain from using the lift. Nevertheless,
> toothpicks will be left inside lift cabins in a small cup, in case of
> emergency. At no point will there be more than two people inside a lift
> cabin.
>
> *Wearing a mask will be compulsory in all public areas. UPES has issued a
> directive to prevent* gathering in any common area, including the
> cafeteria. Classrooms, library seating, cafeterias, and food courts are
> being rearranged to reduced capacity to maximise spaces between students up
> to recommended levels for social distancing.
>
> *There is provision for an ambulance and medical facilities with doctors
> on campus*. Medical assistance would be available 24*7, including
> full-time doctors and emergency services on the campus.
>
> *Apart from the infrastructural assessments and reconfiguration of spaces
> for imposing stringent* measures to keep people apart, the university
> will provide its students with psychological support to effectively address
> issues related to emotional well-being in these crisis-ridden times.
>
> UPES’ efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff
> received the coveted SafeGuard certification from Bureau Veritas, after a
> detailed Health, Safety and Hygiene Conformity Assessment. Bureau Veritas,
> a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, has
> developed detailed checklists with global health, safety, and hygiene
> specialists to ensure that the safety procedures meet local and
> international regulations, as well as recognised best practices.
>
> For UPES, the Bureau Veritas Safeguard Label is an important tool in
> restoring confidence and demonstrating its commitment to operate the
> campus to the highest global standards. You can be assured of the rigorous
> sanitisation protocols, including deep cleaning, protective masks,
> temperature checks, extensive hygiene training for all staff and strict
> social distancing across all areas of the campus.
>
> *To know more about UPES, visit us at UPES University in Dehradun For
> Admission in MBA, LLB, B.tech, M.tech*
>
> Q4 What are some interesting facts about Ambabai (Mahalaxmi)
> temple, Kolhapur?
>
> A4 Akshay Artist Updated February 18
>
> Kollapur Ambabai(Shakti) Temple, its Divine Shaktipeeth of Goddess sati .
> Mahalakshmi is another name used in Shaktism represents Goddess Parvati /
> Durga The temple belongs, architecturally, to the Kannada Chalukya empire,
> and may have been first built circa 700 AD.
>
> Mounted on a stone platform, the image of the four armed and crowned
> goddess is made of gemstone and weighs about 40 kilograms.
>
> The image of Mahalakshmi carved in black stone is 3 feet in height. *The
> Shri yantra is carved on one of the walls in the temple. *
>
> A stone lion, the vahana of the goddess, stands behind the statue.
>
> *Shivling on her crown represents the creation of universe. Main festivals
> , Navaratri, Lalita panchami*
>
> 1Name is Kollapur Ambabai Mahalakshmi temple
>
> 2. Now we look details about idol in Ambabai temple
>
> *Due to presence of lion and Shivling on her crown Its clarified here only
> She is Shakti/ Parvati wife of lord Shiva only*, as per Shaktism she is
> called Mahalakshmi but not wife of vishnu
>
> *मातुलुंगम् गदा खेटम् पानपात्रम्च बिभ्रती *|
>
> *नागम् लिंगम्च योनींच बिभ्रती नृप मूर्धनी *|
>
> Meaning She who holds an Adams' apple (*म्हाळून्ग)*, a mace (*गदा)*, a
> shield (*ढाल) *and a pot (*पानपात्र) *in her hands; and on her head,
> there exists a snake, which covers Auspicious Shivlingam a gender and a
> cunt; representing the universe, a man and a women. She is the supreme
> goddess.
>
> Almost all sects in the world consider the supreme Goddess as their
> mother. The reason is her form and her name. As grandson of saint Eknath
> Shri. Mukteshwar said,
>
> *तारा अगम्य शाक्ता *|
>
> *शिवभजका गौरी सांख्यासी प्रकृती *|
>
> *निर्गुण निजधारी गायत्री निजबीज *|
>
> *निगमागम सारी प्रकटे *|
>
> *पद्मावती श्री जिनधर्मचारी *|
>
> Meaning Shakta sect call her Tara, devotees of Lord Shankara call her
> Gauri, followers of Sankhya philosophy (tatvadnyan) call her Mulaprakriti
> (Parvati)
>
> Q5 Which Hindu goddess is described as the inventor of spoken and
> written Sanskrit?
>
> A5 Tarun Yadav Interested in Sanatan Literature Sat
>
> It's none other than Maa Lalita Tripurasundari. Her Sahasranama contains a
> name - Matruka varna roopini. This means all the Sanskrit alphabets have
> been originated from her belly.
>
> Same is described by Adi Shankaracharya in his work Soundarya Lahiri.
>
> Shloka -
>
> kwanat kaanchee daamaa kari kalabha kumbha stana nataa
>
> pariksheenaa madhyae parinata sarat chandra vadanaa
>
> dhanur bhaanaan paasam srunim api dadhaanaa karatalaih
>
>
>
> purastaa daastaam nah puramathitu raaho purushikaa
>
> Translation -
>
> Let the Divine Mother dwell intimately in our hearts …with her tinkling
> fillet girdle, Her full bosom - akin to the frontal globes of a young
> elephant - making her bend forward(reaching us), Her lean waist enhancing
> her beauty, Her face akin to the full autumnal moon.
>
> She sports in her palms a bow and arrow, a noose and a goad. I revere this
> Divine Mother who is the ‘I’ consciousness in the Lord, Parama Siva.
>
> Meaning -
>
> Maa is wearing a tinkling girdle along her waist which makes a jingling
> sound. This means she herself is the embodiment of sound. It is from her
> belly that the entire Sanskrit alphabet is said to have originated.
>
> Shankaracharya compares her breasts (symbol of motherhood and nourishment)
> to that of forehead of a young elephant cub. This depiction also brings one
> into a sense of *being the child of the divine mother by reminding us of
> her child Lord Ganesha.*
>
> Bow in her lower left hand represents mind. This means she is the one who
> holds our mind. The five arrows represent five sense organs which we use
> with our mind (just as arrows are used with bow).
>
> Noose in her hand indicates self control over these organs. Goad indicates
> victory over rage or anger.
>
> Shankaracharya depicts her face as cool and enchanting as full moon of
> Autumn season. Her waist is so slender that she can carry the entire world
> on it.
>
> Q6 Where is Tripura Rahasya (The Mystery Beyond the Trinity)
> listed?
>
> A6 Binayak Chakraborty Former Indian and Western Astrology
> Consulting Sat
>
> After his encounter with Rama, Parashurama began to ponder about all his
> deeds in life such as killing kshatriyas for avenging his father's death,
> etc and was filled with vairagya considering the futility of everything.
>
> *He then took shelter unto the lotus feet of Jagadguru Dattatreya for self
> realisation*. The latter initiated him into worship of Tripura sundari
> mahavidya.
>
> The dialogue between Dattatreya and Parashurama is divided into three
> parts. First and second part deals with the tantra and the rituals of
> worship of the goddess. For many years Parashurama practiced the rituals
> diligently, got rid of all his guilt, worries, made his mind one pointed
> and attained full success in the worship of Tripura sundari.
>
> Finally he came back to Dattatreya again with questions about self
> realisation which is the final fruit of all ritualistic worship.
>
> *Then Dattatreya imparted him the knowledge of Atman via self enquiry.
> This knowledge is the* essence of worship of Tripura sundari Mahavidya
> and so is rightly called *Tripura Rahasya*.
>
> The Tripurasundari is one of Sodashi form, and with tripuresh bhairav, and
> is a small little girl, with girdle of attraction, whom also Dattatreya and
> trinity or trimurti preaches by letting sit her on the laps of Shiva, is
> the attraction of youth of her, and she is madanonmadini or holding the
> girgle of attraction.
>
> She never minds the attempts made by bhakta to get her in arms and
> fulfills wishes like Lakshmi but isn't attracted by riches although she is
> the seat of all auspiciousness.
>
> May this help you. The self realization is making own self synonymous to
> ultimate consciousness or abyakta or Narayan or vishnu and viewing Kaal
> above all. May this help you. It is listed in PDF form in Holybooks.com.
>
> Q7 Who is the goddess Padmavathi? Is she also the incarnation of
> Mahalakshmi?
>
> A7 AMOL Worked at Mahindra & Mahindra (company)May 31
>
>
>
> Yes Goddesse Padmavati. She Is Non other than Rukmini both are
> Incarnation of Mahalakshmi
>
> Q8 Which goddess avatar is Radha Rani?
>
> A8 Jay Vithoba Rakhumai🙏Life long devotee of Matarani June 8
>
> Some say she is avtar of lakshmi but I personally believe she is not
> Goddess Srì wife of Narayana. *Radharani is a independent goddess*. As
> Lakshmi is goddess of wealth and fortune similarly *Radharani is goddess
> of Love and Shuddh Bhakti tatwa*.
>
> Srì Devi is Vaikuntha Lakshmi whereas Radharani is goloka Lakshmi. But
> both are same. Two aspects of Mahalakshmi who is eternal companion of
> Vishnu/Krishna tatwā.
>
> In Srimad Devi bhagwatam from goddess Mulā prakriti Srì Bhuvaneshwari,
> five prakriti devis emerged they are..
>
> *गणेशजननी दुर्गा राधा लक्ष्मी सरस्वती *|
>
> *सावित्री च सृष्टिविधौ प्रकृतिपंचधा स्मृता ।।*
>
> This (Highest) Prakriti is recognised as five-fold. When She is engaged in
> the work of Creation, She appears as :-- (1) Durgâ, the Mother of Ganes’a,
> (2) Râdhâ, (3) Laksmî, (4) Sarasvatî and (5) Sâvitrî.
>
>
>
> Now every sect of Hinduism believe that their goddess is Mulā prakriti. *For
> example Gaudiya's believe Radha is Mulā prakriti similarly Sri Vaishnava
> Lakshmi and Shaktas Bhuvaneshwari.*
>
> *All the above QA are based on Quora digest on 16-06- 2021. **Quora
> answers need not be 100% correct answers *
>
> *Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 17-6- 2021*
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