Questions tagged [shakti]
Shakti is the feminine form of the Divine worshipped as Parvati, Lakshmi, Saraswati and many other forms.
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What is the significance of Mudra (eating parched grain) in Panchamakara?
Is parched grain specially tamsik?
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What is the historical origin of Goddess Kali?
I somewhere read Kali is a non-Vedic tribal goddess. Later Kali was assimilated into Hinduism. What is the historical origin of Kali?
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What are the famous Catus Peethas according to the early Tantra and Sakta tradition?
Now, the number of Sakta Peethas (seats of the mother-goddess) are 51. But ancient Tantra and Sakta tradition mentioned four important Peethas. These are known as Adi Peethas. What are these Peethas?
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Why Mahadev repeatedly asked Ma Parvati to abandon her body?
During initiation process of Ma Parvati as Mother of very Existence, Mahadev repeatedly asked Ma Parvati to give-up her current body and assume new one and learn required skills whenever she committed ...
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What mantras for pursuing kama/artha life?
I was taught gayatri mantra at a young age and I do it daily as it helps a lot with my daily meditation
In hinduism, moksha is the ultimate goal. But also there is the role of artha, kama, and Dharma. ...
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Putting Mata Shodasi Mahavidya picture with other gods and recite mantras
Can Mata Shodasi Mahavidya picture be put in pooja room with other gods?
I don't know anything about MahaVidya but want to do Mata Shadoshi puja. Is there any special rule to do her puja and if not ...
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Creation according to Shaivism
Where can I find a detail description of creation of the universe where Shiv is unexpressed and Shakti is the dynamic expression of the universe we experience?
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What is the significance of ह्रीं HRIM beej mantra?
I have seen the reference of ह्रीं at multiple mantras.
What is the exact significance of this mantra and how powerful is this?
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What is the scriptural origin of Shakti Panchakshri mantra Om Hrim Namah Shivaya?
Shakti panchakshri mantra is Om Hrim Namah Shivaya
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which mahanirvana tantra book is he following
I came across this video of samarpananda, where he is explaining about the shakti mantra, I like how the book contains both the encripted slokas in sanskrit and the decrypted hidden meaning. The ...
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Prayer for Energy Shakti?
I'm looking for a Mantra, stotra, anything which gives Energy/Power to Perform a Mental Task or Physical Task, preferably on God of Energy, Adi Shakti Parvati Kali or anyone...
Found BalaAtibala ...
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Mantra on God of Energy Shakti?
Any powerful Mantras on God of Energy? Or Mantra for energy so that I never get tired? I know about Bala Atibala. I have had Upanayana.
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Is complete list of Demons sequentially killed by Devi as per Devi mahatyam available?
Is there Full/complete sequential list of Demons that were killed by Devi and which devi swarupam killed which demon as per Devi mahatyam? Why only Devi had to kill the demons? Why not trimurthis not ...
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What is the story of Sri shankar purushottam teertha?
Famous guru in the siddha yoga line of sri narAyaNa tIrtha
What was his life story and teaching
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Who is responsible for the creation of Earth, Lord Shiva or Adhishakti?
Who is responsible for the creation of Earth, Lord Shiva or Adhishakti?
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If Sati's body was fully burned, then how 51 shaktipeeth came into existence?
I have read that (according to Shiva Purana) Sati's body was turned into ashes.
6-7. She desired to cast-off her body due to her anger with Dakṣa. She desired to burn off the body and retain the ...
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who is Goddess TArA
Who is Goddess TArA.
Though I heard about HER as one of the Dasa mahavidyas, whats the significance of HER moolamantra and dhyana and upasana as far as our materialistic life is concerned.
Also,I ...
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Currently how many types of peethas are there in India?
In India how many different types of peethas such as shakti peethas, Advaita peethas etc., are there now?
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Chamunda mantra chanting benefits
What are the benefits of chanting the Chamunda mantra
aim hrim klim ....
whether this can be used as a protector mantra from evil effects or give response to those who do bad things?
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what is Samayachara? (I have read it in relation to 'Shri Vidya')
I have come across the term 'Samayachara' but not sure what is it. (Read it in relation to 'Shri Vidya').
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Importance of Chinnamasta Sadhana
In which avastha/bhaava does Chinnamasta falls? Does it belong to Srividya Krama?
Its heard that, people should not go for this Sadhana for "getting things done" --experiencing materialistic pleasures!...
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Which one of these two mantras is more powerful? [closed]
This was new for me when I heard the mantra:
Aum Namah Shakti Shivay
Normally we chant:
Aum Namah Shivay
My questions:
For knowledge sake I would like to read references from our scriptures ...
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Can somebody provide authentic description of fifty-one Shaktipeethas?
There are conflicting evidences regarding the fifty-one Shakti-peethas in different scriptures. The locations and descriptions available on net and youtube are full of mistakes and showing false ...
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Tripura Rahasya. What is the general opinion? [closed]
What is the opinion of this text? I am very interested in Shakti Sadhana. Would this text prove helpful?
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What is the symbolic meaning behind the siva-sakthi triangle?
What is the symbolic meaning behind the siva-sakthi triangle?
I know there are several variations of symbols that can represent her, but what does this upside-down triangle with the dot in the ...
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What are the main differences between pranotthana and kundalini?
I have basic understanding of what the Kundalini Shakti is but there is another energy that starts from mooladhara and ascends the spinal cord via pingala nadi, it is known as pranotthana.
My ...
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how can I start Tantra sAdhnA? which all are the scriptures I need to study to have in-depth knowledge?
I am new here and have many questions.
I am interested in Tantric sAdhnA and first I need to study the Tantric scriptures in details. I have studied yogA-VedAnta and Buddhism in detail also mahAmUdrA ...
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How are gods and goddesses such as Shiva and Shakti seen in the Vaishnava sampradayas?
How is Shakti/the consort of Shiva (including her various forms such as Kali, Durga, Parvati, Tara, etc.) seen in the various Vaishnava sampradayas?
I have read that, since she is the chaste stri of ...
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why is 'Klim' beejakshara used in krishna mantra (even though it's goddess Shakti's mantra)?
I found it confusing to use a KLIM beejamantra in Krishna prayers even though it is for goddess Shakti and later after googling found out that Shakti and Krishna(Supreme GOD and source of all) are ...
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Can I chant these stotras without initiation?
Can I chant
1. Mantra matruka stava and 2. Mantra matruka pushpamala stava
without initiation as these contain panchadashi mantra (which is to be practiced only after initiation under the guidance of ...
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Is Goddess Mahakali stated to be superior to Lord Vishnu in Sruti?
Certain Shaktas (followers of the Goddess, ie Shakti) used to quote verses from some Upanishads on Goddess Mahakali and her relation to the Lord Vishnu/Narayana/Krishna.
Thus they quote the Devi ...
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What is the story of Shakambari devi?
I want to know the references in puranas for Shakambari devi. Full context of the reasons for Devi taking this Avatara and any asura vadha done as part of it(i.e if it is taken for killing asuras).
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Does the body parts of Devi Sati get cremated?
I have heard somewhere that, after Devi Sati's dead body (after her self immolation in her own yogAgni) was cut into several pieces by Sri Vishnu's chakra, they fall in various places on earth. For ...
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Can someone give translation to Arya Durga Ashtakam?
This is the Arya Durga Ashtakam-
Arya Durga Ashtakam
Kindly give its translation.
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Why did sage bringi only worship shiva
Why did sage bringi only worship only shiva and not shakti
What happened with rishi bringi after shakti took shakti(power ) from sage bringi's body.
In durga chalisa there is a line
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Who is vAk (the speech) in Rig Veda 10:125?
The Rig Veda hymn 10:125 tells about the supreme Goddess. So is this hymn addressed to Goddess DurgA or the female power Of Universe (Shakti) Or vAk (वाक्), the speech? Who is vAk Goddess described ...
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Who is Bagalamukhi?
Is Bagalamukhi Parvati's different incarnation or other form of Sakthi? Which scriptures or Puranas has the story of Bagalamukhi?
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Who is Adi Parashakthi? Is this the creator of the Trimurtis?
Paramatma is said to be one is Eternal,Formless and etc,... Source of Creation.
We also know Adi Parashakthi and is said to be the Divine Mother and source of Energy.
Also said to be Creator of ...
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Why does Narayana take incarnation if He says- I dislike taking Avataara?
In ShreemadDeviBhagawatam, First Skandha, Fourth Chapter
Conversation between Vishnu and Brahma
Vishnu says-
शक्तिरूपं महाभाग किं पृच्छसि पुनः पुनः॥ ५२॥
O Highly Fortunate Brahma! even after ...
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Why did Shiva and Adishakti have to separate to create the universe?
Many Puranas reference the separation of Shiva and Adishakti in order to create the universe. Adishakti then took many forms (Sati, Parvati, etc.) and each time married Shiva, so they can be united ...
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Who is Tripura Sundari? [duplicate]
I am from Tripura.Our (unofficial) state goddess is Tripura Sundari devi.
Due to the similarity in appearance, people of our state think that she is an another form of Kali.
But Wikipedia says that ...
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What's the relationship between Durga and Shakti?
From what I read online both Durga and Shakti represent the female principle. What's the difference between them?
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When and why did Shiva take Arthanārīśvara form?
The Arthanārīśvara form of śiva is quite famous. It depicts the equality of Male and female energy in the universe. There is also a hymn dedicated to Arthanārīśvara form called Arthanārīśvara stotram ...
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Who are Pancha brahmas' Lalita Devi sits on and Why are they called so?
Lalita Sahasranama(the thousand names of Lalitha tripura Sundari) is a hymn found in the Uttara Khanda of Brahmanda Purana. In the Lalitha sahasranama, one of the names is
Pañcabrahmāsanasthitā
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Who are chamunda and chandika?
Who is Chamunda and Chandika? Are they separate entities? I recently read Durga prayers, so I guess Chandika is incarnation of durgamata. and Ravana asked boon from arvatimata to protect lanka as ...
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Is there any hierarchy for Devi's incarnations?
In this question's answer, the hierarchies of Lord Vishnu's incarnations are listed.
Is there a similar hierarchy for Devi's incarnations? If yes, what is that hierarchy?
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What are the different branches of Shaktism?
There are many different sects in Hinduism,like Vaishnavism,Shaivaism and Shaktism.Some sects,like Vaishnavism and Shaivaism,have different branches like Gaudiya Vaishnavism,which glorifies Krishna ...
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Is Bala Tripurasundari the daughter Parvati?
I have come across the goddess Bala Tripurasundari.She is described as specifically being the daughters of Parvati(Tripura Sundari/Lalita,to be exact) .Bala Tripurasundari is mentioned in the ...
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Comparison between Vishnu and Shiva? [closed]
Comparison between Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva by each parts, qualities, astras etc.
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Beyond Satya loka ie. the end to separate existence?
If I am correctly informed, even in Satya loka one continues to exist as an independent being. Is somewhere described if and how is one able to leave individual existence behind and completely merge ...
