Sahaja yoga mantra book

In praise of H er Suprem e H olinessShri M ataji N irm ala D evi 2016 Edition The original Sahaja Yoga Mantrabook was compiled by Sahaja Yoga Austria and gibven as a Guru Puja gift in 1989 0 'Now the name of your Mother is very powerful. You know that is the most powerful name, than all the other names, the most powerful mantra. But you must know how to take it. With that complete dedication you have to take that name. Not like any other.' Her Supreme Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi ‘Aum Twameva sakshat, Shri Nirmala Devyai namo namaḥ. That’s the biggest mantra, I tell you. That’s the biggest mantra. Try it’ Birthday Puja, Melbourne, 17-03-85. 1 This book is dedicated to O ur B eloved D ivine M other H er Suprem e H oliness Shri M ataji N irm ala al a D evi ev i , the Source of This K now ledge and A ll K now ledge. ledge M ay this hum ble offering be pleasing in H er Sight. M ay H er Joy alw ays be know n and H er Praises P raises alw ays sung on this speck of rock in the Solar System . Feb 2016 No copyright is held on this material which is for the emancipation of humanity. But we respectfully request people not to publish any of the contents in a substantially changed or modified manner which may be misleading. 2 Contents Sanskrit Pronunciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mantras in Sahaja Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Correspondence with the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The Three Levels of Sahasrara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Om . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mantra Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mantras for the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mantras for Special Purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Affirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Short Prayers for the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Gāyatrī Mantra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Guru Mantra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Shri Mataji’s Prayer (Mother please come in my heart) . . . . . 34 Jay Jagadambe Mata Bhavani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Psalm 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Raghupati Ragava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The Lord's Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Shri Buddha’s Mantras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Three Great Mantras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Shri Mataji’s Aar.ti – Sab.ko duā denā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Muladhara Invocation to Shrī Ganesha (Vakra-tunda mahakaya...) . . . . . . . Ganesha Atharva Sheersha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aum - To the Divine Essence of the Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to awaken Shrī Ganesha's Power within you . . . . . . . . . . . The 12 Names of Shrī Ganesha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Names of Shrī Ganesha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Invocations to Shri Ganesha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 111 Names of Shrī Ganesha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Names of Shri Kārttikeya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shri Bhoomi Devī Vandanā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prayer to Shrī Bhūmi Devī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Names of Shrī Kundalini Śhakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 40 41 45 49 50 51 55 59 64 68 68 69 Swadhishthana The 21 Names of Shri Brahmadeva-Saraswatī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shrī Saraswatī Vandanā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gayatri Mantra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 6 Names of Hazrat Ali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incarnations of Shrī Brahmadeva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 76 77 79 80 Nabhi (Manipura) The 10 Names of Shri Lakshmi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The 108 Names of Shri Lakshmi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 The 108 Names of the Goddess Athena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Shrī Athena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 The 62 Names of Shrī Fatima Az-Zahra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 The 10 Incarnations of Shrī Vishnu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 The 108 Names of Shrī Vishnu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Praise to Shrī Vishnu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Void (Bhava-sagara) The 10 Primordial Masters (Ādi Gurus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 The 108 Names of Shrī Ādi Guru Dattatreya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 The 113 Names of the Sat-guru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Left Heart (Anahata) The 108 Names of Shrī Shiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Tad Nishkala (Ātmā-shatkam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 The 108 Names of Shri Ganga Mata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Centre Heart (Anahata) The 9 Names of Shrī Durga Mata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 32 Names of Shrī Durga Mata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Names of Shr Durga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kavach of the Devī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devī Atharva Shīrsha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devī Suktam (Aparajita Hymn –Ya Devi sarva bhuteshu) . . . . 131 132 134 138 147 153 Right Heart (Anahata) The 16 Names of Shri Rāma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Names of Shri Rāma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shri Rama-raksha (Rama Kavach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luv and Kush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 157 161 169 4 Vishuddhi The 16 Names of Shri Rādhā-Kṛishna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Names of Shri Kṛishna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 invocations to Shri Krishna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhagavad Gita (ch.2+4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 69 Names of Shri Kubera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 84 Names of Shri Vishnumaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 99 Names of Allah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 5 Mantras of the Virāta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Powers of the Virāta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 173 177 181 182 187 192 197 198 Āgñyā The 108 Names of Lord Jesus Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bija Mantras for Agnya Chakra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Invocations to Lord Jesus Christ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christ’s Creation in the Heavens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lord's Prayer in Aramaic and English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ave Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Latin Names of Shri Mary-Mahālakshmī . . . . . . . . . . . Shri Buddha’s Mantras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 11 Ekadasha Rudras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shrī Mataji's Advice on Ekadasha Rudra problems . . . . . . . . . . The 116 Names of Shri Ekadasha Rudra (Shri Shiva). . . . . . . . . 204 208 209 214 215 216 217 220 223 224 225 Sahasrara The Three Great Mantras (Mahā-mantras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Names of Shri Mātājī Nirmalā Devī. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Names of Shri Nirmala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 79 Names of Shri Raja-raj'eśhwarī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prayer to Shri Raja-raj'eśhwarī. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 19 Mantras for Sahasrara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 21 Names of Al-Mahdi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Adorations to Shrī Ādi Shakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shri Mataji’s Decalaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Thank You's to our Divine Mother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From ‘Saundarya Lahari’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twameva Mata (Prayer for forgiveness) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sab.ko Dua Dena (Ar.ti to Shri Mātājī). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 232 237 241 246 247 248 250 254 255 259 260 260 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Techniques for clearing the Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 Qualities of Shri Hanumana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prayer for the Heart . . . . . . . . . . Shri Hanumana Chalisa . . . . . . . The 21 Names of Shri Bhairava . . . . . . . . . . . . Prayer to the Almighty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shri Mātājī's Advice at Chelsham Road ashram . . . Havan mantras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Three Granthis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooling Mantras for Liver and Right Swadhishthana . . . . . . . . . . . . Shri Yantra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Left Side (Iḍa Nāḍī) The 108 Names of Shri Mahākālī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poems by Shri Mataji Like a dust particle . . . . . . . . Meditation at Shudy Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prayers Om Shānti Mantra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To My flower children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Bija Mantras of Shri Mahā-ganesha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shrī Bhairava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Six Enemies of the soul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shri Mātājī on Meditation . . . . . . . . . . Treatments for an over-active Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 268 269 271 272 273 Right Side (Piṅgala Nāḍī) The 108 Names of Shri Hanumana . . . . . Bija Mantras for the Chakras . . . . . . . Are you progressing well? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 12 Names of Shri Sūrya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 295 296 297 299 300 302 303 303 304 304 304 305 305 306 307 308 312 316 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . I see a mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 21 Names of Shri Mahāvira . . . the Shri Chakra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prayer to Mother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 280 285 290 291 292 Other mantras Negativity-destroying Mantras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prayer for the Agnya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ṭh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creation. . -nasalisations which match the following consonants ṣh . ṅ. -unaspirated dental sh as in ‘sure’. . .long i sound as in ‘keen’ ū . . . . . . . . . . . ḍ. . ṁ . . . . . . . .long u sound as in ‘pool’ th . . . published in 2014. . . . . referenced in the text. .aspirated cerebral sh as in ‘shoot’. . .like ‘rich’ -the i or u is not really there. . . śh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Arabic pronunciation guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Namaskāra . . . 000 7 . 319 Greek pronunciation guide . -r as a vowel. . . . . Areas of the Body ruled by the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . ñ. . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chakras on the Head (Sahasrara) . . . . . Complete Dedication is the only way . etc. . . . . . . . . . .You can become thoughtless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Countries and Chakras . . . . 320 321 322 322 323 324 326 328 Alphabetical Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary of Sanskrit words in SY . . . . .with the tongue curled back to the roof of the mouth. . . . . . . . . . 319 Diagrams The Subtle System . . .aspirated t (there is no th sound as in ‘the’) ṭ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diacritic marks See the following notes on’ Sanskrit Pronunciation’ for more detail. . . . . . ṇ –cerebrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ā . ṛi or ṛu . . . . . . . Shri Mataji’s book about Chakras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 333 344 346 347 Shri Mataji’s quotations are in Maiandra font. . . The Nine Forms of Devotion . Ganesha Atharva Sheersha (on 2 pages) . . BoAS –‘Book of Adi Shakti’. . . . . . . . . ḍh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .long a sound as in ‘cart’ ī . . . . . . . . Correspondence of Parts of the Body with the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Meditations . . . . . . The Location of the Chakras on the Hands and Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . th is an aspirated t pronounced as in boaťhook eg. Iḍa Naḍi. Letters have fixed sounds and the pronunciation is consistent with the spelling. Normally w is used when joined with another consonant. Hindi and Marathi are written in Devanāgari –‘The Language of the Gods’. ie. It is like the u in but or a in local – almost like saying the consonants without any vowels. ḍ. This o is like ‘eau’ in French made by pouting the lips in a circle. Try saying it as ‘w’ with the upper teeth touching the lower lip.which is short a. (as in Gaṇeśha.e. Long a as in cart. twam. phala – ‘fruit’. v. and ṣh are pronounced with the tip of the tongue curled back against the roof of the mouth. as in modem. Gaṇapati is ‘g-n-p-ti’ roughly like ‘gunner-putty’. The symbols ā. not as fun . Om rhymes with ‘home’ but more closed. 8 . ḍh. • au and ai are diphthongs. ṇ. The sound is halfway between v and w like ‘vw’ i. ḷ. Kuṇḍalinī. Words ending in e are always pronounced long é. but can be short in Hindi and Marathi. Eka sounds like English ‘acre’. and never short as in modern. (unless you come from Yorkshire) • o is always long. au as in ‘proud’ and ai as in ‘kite’. with a half-r sound. Short i as in bit. Short u as in pull. 4 Both v and w are used in writing Sanskrit but are the same letter. ‘a’ is never hard as in bat. th. 1 • • • • Vowels. The consonants are roughly the same as English. Aťharva.tvwam. • e is always long in Sanskrit. Viṣhṇu.) 3 There are no fricatives in Sanskrit. eg. Long ā and short a are different sounds whereas long ī and ū are the short sounds lengthened. eg..Sanskrit Pronunciation Sanskrit. ṭh. Pārvatī) and v is used when on its own. Ph is aspirated p as in ‘mapholder’ and not f. or master Long ī as in beet. but the vowels are more closed and lower in the throat. swami (except after r – Sarva. Long ū as in pool. 2 Consonants The ‘retroflex’ consonants with dots under ṭ. eg. f. Śhiva. ī and ū are used for long vowels. So Moksha is pronounced ‘moke-sha’. etc. Short a is the hardest vowel sound because it is so short. except for those listed below. Sandhi Sandhi is the system by which the endings of words are modified to blend into the next word. Āgñyā. in all these cases they should be run together as a single word. ch’ordhvāt = cha-ūrdhvāt.5 Final ḥ as in namaḥ is an aspiration after the final vowel and not a full extra syllable. Be aware that there is no full vowel sound after the ṛ. ‘dark’ being pronounced ‘daak’) 7 The composite letter jñ is written gñy (eg. kahlv’idam = khalu-idam. gñyāna-‘knowledge’) It is pronounced –gya with the g nasalised. Śhakti-dhara – ‘holding a spear’ Apostrophe indicates a missing letter or two vowels coalescing in a compound. usually written ṛi. eg. Hyphens and apostrophes The hyphens and apostrophes are only inserted as an aid to pronunciation. 10 All other letters are pronounced roughly as in English. Properly it should be written Kṛṣna. amṛt or gṛha. 8 In Hindi and Marathi short a at the end of words and before long syllables is dropped so Rāma becomes Rām. u. like hiss and not his. manas-buddhi-ahaṁkāra becomes mano-buddhy’ahaṁkāra. This is not done in Sanskrit. ie. ā. described as ‘an echo of the final vowel with the aspiration’ or ‘a very short ha after a. Hyphens are used to separate words in a compound. So namaḥ namaḥ becomes namo namaḥ. or ai. etc.’ 6 ṛ is a vowel.ko. ī. ū. sat-chitānanda becomes sach-chid-ānanda. g is always pronounced as in begin and not as in vegetable. r as a vowel or a consonant should be rolled in the Scottish manner with the tongue curled back and and not with the English tendency to elongate the vowel and drop the r (ie. The S-shaped symbol is a missing a in mayo-asi so the vowel is even longer than usual. Hyphen and apostrophe – eg. which is j. This vestigial a is sometimes written as a full stop in Hindi. as in amṛut or gṛuha.mayo-‘si. 9 . e. as in sab. also when a final vowel modifies to a consonant. eg. and a very short hi after i. 9 s is always unvoiced. Sulabhā becomes Sulbhā etc. Gaṇ’ādim = Gaṇa-ādim. o and au. eg. as in ṛitam or Kṛishna and sometimes ṛu. Offer lamp and incense. Naivedya-‘Food’. which reside on our Chakras.) or a glass of water may also be offered. We must be humble. It is especially helpful to do Puja to a Photo of Shri Mataji’s Feet.ti can be performed by giving seven bandhans around the Photo with the lamp and incense before placing them in front of the Photo. * Pūja means ‘worship’ and we can perform Puja every time we meditate.Mantras in Sahaja Yoga Mantras are sacred sounds that have an effect on our Subtle System. an edible item (biscuit. 10 . A dab of perfume oil on the Photo. We use them to invoke the Deities. • Inner meditation is clearing the path of the Kuṇḍalinī up to Sahasrāra using techniques such as mantras and treatments with the elements. From experience we know that a few simple actions first can improve our meditation. • Outer meditation involves actions such as bowing to Shri Mataji. Dīpa ‘Lamp’. raising our Kuṇḍalinī. This opens the Heart and Sahasrāra and develops the quality of Bhakti -‘Devotion’.. Gandha-‘Perfume’ and Pushpa -‘Flowers’. respectful and surrendered before all aspects of the Divine. If a Chakra is catching we have to understand that our relationship with that Deity needs improving. inner and transcendent. An oil lamp or candle and one or more incense sticks are lit and placed before the Photo. which is so important for our ascent. It can be dusted with a clean dry cloth. the aspects of the Divine. etc. Traditionally five offerings are made in Puja: Dhūpa -‘Incense’. etc. Meditation has three stages – outer. • The third stage is immersion in and contemplation of the Blissful Nature of Her Supreme Holiness Shri Mataji. or wiped using a few drops of rosewater on a cloth or cotton-wool pad. performing *Puja. Aar. Flowers (either in a vase or placed before the Photo) fulfill many qualities in Puja. Clean Shri Mataji’s Photo. putting on bandhan. As the source of vibrations Shri Mataji’s Photo is important to our meditation. 18-11-79. Mantras can be used when foot-soaking. Clearing the blockages in our Chakras requires introspection. We should strive to say the mantras with Bhakti –‘Devotional Love’. Sometimes the tingling sensation in the relevant finger moves to the end of the finger as we repeat the mantra. facing a mental or emotional tendency. London. We have to improve our relationship with that Deity. one may keep the right hand on (or give a bandhan to) the relevant Chakra keeping the left hand towards Shri Mataji’s Photo. Sahasrara thrice. Initially it rises up to Sahasrāra Chakra and we feel an immediate peace and silence. And another effective way of improving an ailing Chakra is to keep repeating the mantra of the Deity throughout the day whenever we remember. humility and surrender to the Deity and to Shri Mataji. It can be good to repeat the mantra silently to ourselves after saying it out loud.How to use Mantras Sitting before Shri Mataji’s Photo the Kuṇḍalinī spontaneously awakens and starts to work for our evolution. Nirvichara should say it thrice…. ‘For the thought you have to say the mantra of Nirvichara. 11 . Shri Mataji often suggested saying mantras three times for clearing Chakras. By invoking the Deity of the Chakra we develop a sense of the Divine Quality embodied by that Deity which we gradually imbibe and come to love and cherish. However. thinking may start again as the Kuṇḍalinī moves to areas of our being that need nourishment. Some ‘Standard Meditations’ using mantras are given on page 326. This is where mantras can be very useful. If our attitude is that we are controlling the Deity the mantra may not be effective or may even offend the Deity.’ While saying the mantra. or a habit which is causing the problem. at the Sahasrara you should say the mantra of Sahasrara. It may even be repeated continuously until we feel the Chakra clearing. after a few minutes. and at a speed where we can feel and express the sense of what we are saying. 15-02-77 ‘Sanskrit has come out of Kundalini’s movement. 'Sat·chit·ananda'. There is ‘Japa’ where the mantra is mumbled almost under the breath. Try to learn. because Sanskrit is really a Deva-vani -‘Language of the Gods’. but slightly above *normal speaking pitch. the better. 12 . Our culture has been to know God. 17-10-88 The correspondence of Sanskrit letters with the Chakras is given on page 296 Reciting Mantras Mantras may be recited in several ways. then Ga is Db. The more ‘from the Heart’ we can make our mantras. which are Devanagari sounds on different Chakras. and a higher pitch of Eb is good for collective recitation. it has a sound and that sound gives that vibratory effect. you can excite them better. * Sanskrit mantras are intoned (japa) on Ga – the third note of the Indian scale. Saying mantras collectively is more powerful and effective. Artificiality and ritualism should be avoided.you can say petals they have. when the Kundalini moves. this is two tones higher than Sa . If Sa is Bb. if not Sanskrit at least Hindi. Then there is a more clearly intoned address to the Deity in a higher pitch used in collective situations. Apart from that.’ Pune. Delhi. it being a phonetic language. when She makes a sound. Everything has come in Sanskrit. Even when you recite mantras through the Sanskrit language or Devanagari pronunciations only. Mantras should not be too ‘growly’.and all of them make all the alphabets of Sanskrit language. She makes vibrations. which is why Shri Mataji recommended knowing the meanings of mantras and the devotional songs we sing.our normal speaking voice.’. because. all was recorded by the great saints and like that every chakra has got vowels and consonants according to the number of sub-plexuses they have. She makes special sounds.Why Mantras are in Sanskrit 'We are very old ancient people. Uneccessary wordiness has been avoided in the translations and the phrase ‘The One who . Shri Mataji is the full incarnation of all these Deities. and recognizes that H. where English employs prepositions (eg.Case Endings Sanskrit uses case endings.…’ requires the Dative case. These have been transposed into the Nominative.9) Translations The English translations have all been reworded so that 'You are' can be put before them. (Ātmā.S. which is normal in Sahaja Yoga. Devyai is the Dative Case of Devi required by namaḥ (‘Salutations to… ). In the original SYMB some names were in the Dative Case (ending mainly in –āya or -e) for use in a mantra of the form ‘Om Shri Ganeshāya namaḥ’ as the noun namaḥ -‘Salutations to. In this edition. This edition uses a notation with dots and dashes on some letters. to aid pronunciation. explained in ‘Sanskrit Pronunciation’(p. Sahaja Yoga mantras salute the Deities seated on our Chakras.. NIrvicharā). This is how it has always been said in India.H. The Deities also have their seats in the Sahasrāra which is therefore more open when all the Deities are awakened and pleased. ‘At the beginning’ = Ādau – locative case of Ādi –‘First’) In this edition the Names of the Deities are in the Nominative Case.. As the translation of Twameva this expresses our recognition of Shri Mataji as the Incarnation of the Deity. the last part of the Sahaja Yoga mantra is written: ‘…… Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ’. 13 .’ has been removed wherever possible. This is good for a mantra starting ‘Om Twameva sākshāt’. helping to awaken and clear the path of the Kuṇḍalinī. Śhrī Mātājī’s name starts with it.Bīja Mantra of Sahasrāra (as above) ⋅ Ādi – ‘First.Nābhi. ⋅ Śhrī . Gayatri Mantra p. Primordial’ – Mūlādhāra Chakra. who manifests the Creation. Eva –‘Indeed’ is also a name of Shri Vishnu meaning ‘Moving quickly’. Also ‘through the senses’ is how we gain knowledge. Om is the Foundation of the Creation and the Subtle System. Her highest form is the Kuṇḍalinī. Shiva’ is Right Āgnyā.Swādhishthāna. we can also put attention to the Mūlādhāra Chakra and then continue up the Subtle System again. a quality of Swādhiṣhṭhāna. the Central Channel starting at Nābhi.Correspondence of the Mantra with the Subtle System The Sahaja Yoga Mantras work on our whole Subtle System. Śhrī -‘Splendour’ is similar to Mahar -‘Glory’. Twam –‘Thou’ denotes Ādi Śhakti. Shri Ganesha is Omkāra Swarūpa –‘Om embodied’.33). Sā is Left and Kshā is Right Swādhiṣhṭhāna. ⋅ Śhrī .Kundalinī. the element of Swādhiṣhṭhāna. E is the Kuṇḍalinī and va is ‘to convey’. ⋅ Twam . The Bīja –‘Seed’ mantras and words correspond with the Chakras and we can feel the Kuṇḍalinī responding as we say them:- ⋅ Om . the fourth world (Heart Chakra.Āgñyā.Mūlādhāra. ⋅ Eva . ⋅ Sākshāt –‘With the eyes/senses’. Again Sā –‘She. The eyes are connected with Āgñyā. When the Kuṇḍalinī passes Āgnyā we become sākshāt –‘Really present’. the fourth stage of speech associated with the Viśhuddhi. Shakti’ is Left and Kshā –‘Destruction. ⋅ Shakti – ‘Energy’ – Kuṇḍalinī 14 . Śhrīm is the Bīja Mantra of the Heart and Sahasrāra.Heart. ⋅ Gaṇeśha – Saying the name of the Deity is Vaikari –‘Utterance’. ⋅ Sākshāt –‘With the eyes/senses’ . The eyes perceive Fire (light). Keeping the attention in Sahasrāra. so Eva is the ‘Conveyance of the Kuṇḍalinī’. ‘To err is human. namo namah. Heavenly.Sahasrāra (top of the head) Namaḥ -‘Salutations’ Salutations’ can be dividied into na –‘Not’. Divine’ is like the Sun at Agnya Chakra. tāj = tej –‘Light. taking us to the first stage of Sahasrāra. Mataji which requires humility and surrender of our Ego. Shri Lakshmi’. ⋅ Devyai .⋅ Mātājī – Mā –‘Mother. Deva –‘Shining. so the darkness and conditionings of the mind are removed by saying ‘namo’ namo’.Āgñyā. Peace and Bliss which follows the saying of the mantra.Heart. Kundalini rising to Nābhi. Kundalini rising from Nābhi up to Heart. Swādhi ī –‘Sushumna Nāḍī’. Heart ⋅ Śhrī . 08-10-79 08 15 .Sahasrāra (inside the head) Namo -‘Obeisance’ ‘Obeisance’ is namaḥ modified by Sandhi. maḥ -‘I’ and is an ego-negatng negatng mantra.’ London. (as above) ⋅ Nirmalā . Nirmalā –‘Immaculate. The Short Form of the Mantra which Shri Mataji recommended for Sahasrāra takes the attention up through the Chakras once using the same correspondences: correspondences Om Twameva sākṣhāt hāt Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ nama ‘Try this: ‘Twamewa Twamewa Sakshat Shri Nirmala Devi’ That’s all! To establish Me as Nirmala Devi is the point. Swādhiṣhṭhāna. (see ‘Three Stages of Sahasrāra’ on the next page) ⋅ namaḥ . it is also na -‘Not’. Mother. amah Say it seven times.Viśhuddhi. fire’. So namo and namaḥ suck in the Superego and Ego allowing the Kuṇḍalinī to pass Agnya and opening the Brahma-randhra. Brahma By recognizing Shri Mataji. mo = moha -‘Delusion. to forgive Divine’. belief in worldly Illusion’. our Kuṇḍalinī alinī pierces the Brahma-randhra randhra and we experience Her Nature as the Silence. Pure’ and Viśhuddhi – ‘Complete Purity’ have similar meanings. Divine’ ⋅ namo . Later on what you get is Valaya-‘Eternal circle’ into Ānanda. Your consciousness becomes Ānand –‘nothing but joy’. you become Nirvikalpa . organises and loves us. You feel the 'thoughtless awareness' but the Anand –‘bliss’ part is not yet felt at this first stage. That happens when the Kundalini rises above the Agnya Chakra meaning enters into the Limbic Area (inside the brain -see pic). You have no doubts about Sahaja Yoga nor about Kundalini nor about anything else. There is Chaitanya all around us.This is the Grace that you are just lost into it. Delhi. In the second stage. the Ganesha becomes really Jagrut -‘Awakened’. You become thoughtlessly aware. There are three stages to that also. It is true that after Nirvikalpa. 15-02-77 16 .where there is no Vikalpa –‘Mental concepts’.The Three Stages of Sahasrāra ‘Your first stage is Nirvichara. You start understanding the working of the Kundalini. At that stage the 'Chitta' the consciousness becomes subtle. which thinks. like the Ganges flowing over you. There are no doubts at all… When you get into the Nirvikalpa state. In the beginning you just feel the cool breeze in your hand. when your attention just touches 'Sat' point. At that stage complete Self-realisation takes place. You feel peace and tranquility and also there is no thought. Beyond that there is God's Realisation.. the Ānanda starts settling in you. the collective consciousness becomes subtler and subtler. . I am very anxious always that it (the Kundalini) should come out of the Brahmarandhra. which understands. This is the Reality. but just now I have told about this 'Sat-Chit-Anand' state. you are completely drowned into it. At the Nirvikalpa state.’ Sat-Chit-Anand. M represents the Sustenance or Evolutionary power of Mahâ Mahâlakshmî lakshmî. mm These Three Primordial Syllables A. U represents the Creative power of Mahâ Mahâsaraswatî saraswatî. It is the Āmen. Peace. Sattva –‘Truth. John's Gospel and the integrated power of the Ādi Shakti –‘Primordial Creative Energy’. Creativity Rajas – ‘Passion. sky’ ‘Atmospheric Realm’ Kriya –‘Action’ Sūrya Mandala – ‘Region of the Sun’ Central Channel Ānanda –‘Joy. Its essence is expressed in Shri Ganesha at the Mūlādhāra Chakra and was incarnated as Lord Jesus Christ at Āgñyā Chakra. U and M represent the three powers of the Primordial Mother: A represents the Existence and Destructive power of Mahâ Mahâkâlî. Om is composed of three syllables A-U-M which correspond to aspects of our Subtle System. bliss’ M Śhrī Mahālakshmī Power of Evolution. Sushumna Nādī Swar –‘Heaven’ Sustenance.’ ra ’ 17 .1. or continuously chanting it for a few minutes.Om Om is the Primordial Reverberation which is the Foundation of Creation and gives rise to the whole Universe. Vahni Mandala – Destruction ignorance’ ‘Region of Fire’ Bhakti –‘Devotion’ Chit –‘Consciousness’ U Shri Mahāsaraswatī Right Side Power of Creation. the Word of St. Creation three powers exist in this Omkâ Omkâra. One may start meditation by saying Om three or seven times. Chandra Mandala – Gṅyāna –‘Knowledge’ goodness’ ‘Region of the Moon’ ‘Omk Omkâ Omkâr is so important because it has got the three powers ah – oo – mm. Piṅgalā Nādī Bhuvaḥ – Speech. Ch. Left Side Sat –‘Existence’ A Shri Mahākālī Power of Desire. All BoAS. Idā Nādī Bhūr –‘Earth Realm’ Existence and Tamas –‘Darkness. as when saying the 108 names. ah ooh. The Mantra Form for the Chakras 'Mantras may take the form ‘Om Om Twameva sâ sâkshâ kshât (Shri Mâ Mâtâ) namo namah namah’. where the lips pout in a circle like the French ‘eau’. Chakra’ Old Arlesford. or ‘Om Twameva sâ sâkshâ kshât (Shri Hamsa Chakra Sw Swâminî minî) sâkshâ kshât Shri Mâ Mâtâjî Nirmalâ Nirmalâ Devyai namo namah namah’ and may be said three times. When we pronounce Om correctly the Kuṇḍalinī rises. 17-05-80 18 . and when you say Om in a proper way. 01-02-77 Pronunciation of Om O is always long in Sanskrit and Om rhymes with ‘home’ but more closed. Śha is soft made behind the front teeth and the a at the end is also short and closed. ah That is how we are. ooh and here (top of head) it is the muh. as always in Sanskrit. This closed o.made with the tongue curled back and touching the top of the mouth. so it will be short.‘The Kundalini moves in three ways . London. UK. muh We are divided in three ways . ooh muh. is no longer used in English but exists in Northern dialects and Celtic languages. ah in the centre portion it is the ooh. Like Om. as when said for a particular Chakra’. and is the stress syllable of the name. you find the Kundalini rises. Indian pronunciation is generally more closed and lower in the throat than the western way of speaking. The e is long. like ‘gun’ in English but even shorter.’ Heart Chakra. muh In the lower portion it is the ah. the word Gaṇeśha starts in the throat and travels to the front of the mouth. Pronunciation of the name ‘Gaṇeśha’: The a in Gaṇeśha is very short. So it sounds like ‘g’ṇay-śh-uh’. muh central part is ooh and the lower part is ah.our upper part is muh. The ṇ is cerebral .ah. The mantra for Śhrī Durgā Mātā would be: Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī Durgā Mātā namo namaḥ Other Mantras Any blockages can be cleared by praising Shri Mataji as the Swāminī –‘Ruler’ of the particular Chakra or Nadi. 17-05-80. and only the Name of the Deity to be worshipped (in italics.’ Swamini UK. These are generally the names of Rakshasas or Demons. a short form of the mantra can be used. For example. You are indeed Shri Ganesha incarnated Primordial Creative Energy. So the mantra for: *Mahish'āsura ghātinī……………’The Slayer of the Buffalo Demon’ would be: Om Twameva sākshāt Mahish'āsura ghātinī sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Shri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 19 . The mantra for Śhrī Gaṇeśḥa is:- Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī Gaṇeśha sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Om. for example in a Havan. underlined) changes. ‘For Left Side you have to say Mahakali or Ida Nadi Swamini. O Immaculate Goddess Salutations again and again Short form of the mantra When reciting a list of names of a Deity. say the mantra to ‘Śhri Āgñyā Chakra Swāminī’.The Mantra Form for the Chakras In Sahaja Yoga. at Āgñyā Chakra. to whom we should not be appearing to give respect. Holy Mother To You. the mantras have a common form. When not to use 'Shri ' Names marked with an asterisk * should not be preceded with 'Shri'. Gaṇeśha Gāyatrī: Eka-dantāya vidmahe We seek the knowledge of the One-tusked God Vakra-tuṇḍāya dhīmahi We meditate on the Deity with curled trunk Tan-no Dantī prachodayāt May He bearing a tusk lead us ever upwards Qualities: Innocence. Fearless opposition to negativity. Mūlādhāra Chakra Location: Pelvic Plexus – ‘middle of seat’. Refusal to sympathise with wrong-doers. Chastity.333. Quality of Mother Earth. Surrender to God. Gaṇeśha Atharva Śhīrṣha (p. Qualities: Protection from evil forces. Hypocrisy.i Mantras for the Chakras j The meanings of the names of Deities and Chakras are explained in the Glossary p. Enjoyment of simple life. Sit with the back straight so that Mūlādhāra Chakra is supporting the spine. May be said with right hand *on Mother Earth to clear Left Side Kārttikeya With left hand *on Mother Earth and right hand towards Shri Mataji’s Photo. ‘Attitude’. Vices. sympathizing with wrong-doers. Om… Laṁ (x4) Om Bīja –‘seed’ mantra. Hand: Base of palm. Not allowing oneself to enjoy simple pleasures of life. * If sitting in a chair let the arm hang down with the palm facing the Earth. Causes of Catch: Austerity.once or four times. Auspiciousness. Humility. Om Gaṁ Gaṇapataye namaḥ (x4) Or may be said repeatedly for a minute or two. Bad habits. Causes of Catch: Over indulgence in sense pleasures. 20 . Cunning. Left and Centre Right Om –may be said three or seven times while taking the attention up through the Chakras Gaṇeśha . Purity.41) It is recommended to learn this praise by heart and recite it every day. Cause of Catch: Interest in impure knowledge. Causes of Catch: Insincere seeking. Om… Vaṁ (x6) Om Bīja Mantra – quality of Fire/ Shri Saraswatī 21 . Location: Sacrum Bone – base of spine. These mantras may be said with the left hand on the liver (under ribs on right side) and right hand towards Shri Mataji’s Photo. Whole of legs and feet. indulgence. Gaurī Mātā Kuṇḍalinī Mātā Combined: Kuṇḍalinī Gaurī Mātā or: Gaurī Kuṇḍalini Mātā Qualities: One-pointed desire to know the Truth and become re-connected to the Supreme Spirit. Hand: Thumb. Disgust for anything ‘dirty’. and knowledge of Purity.‘Pure Attention’ Himālaya Devatā ‘Pure Knowledge’ (For other liver-cooling mantras see page 291) Śhuddha Iccha Chandramā ‘Pure Desire’ Both said with Right Hand pressing in at top of left leg ‘the Moon’ – cooling whole Subtle System. possession. Note: Kuṇḍalinī rises first to Nābhī. depression. Qualities: Desire for. Cause of Catch: Too much thinking and planning. spices. ability to project into future. over-use of Right Side. Hand: between thumb and outer mound. auspicious thought and speech. too much heating food – fat. hypocritical purity. good aesthetic judgement.Mūlādhāra – Sacrum Resting place of the Kuṇḍalinī. pubic bone. Desire for purity and peace. occultism. top of legs. Left Centre and Right Gaṇeśha Brahmadeva-Saraswatī Nirmala Vidyā Nirmala Chitta . effective planning. Swādhiṣhthāna Chakra Location: Edges of Void. then spreads through the Void to Swādhishthāna. Qualities: Expressing love through action and creativity. meat. stressful creativity. angry or revengeful thoughts. pure and clear attention. Hazrat Āli-Fatimā Qualities: Generous. Qualities: Dharma (righteousness). satisfied. seeking the highest truth. Lack of support.Nābhī Chakra (Manipūra) Nābhī –‘navel’. Gṛuha Lakṣhmī Cause of Catch: Worrying. Hand: Middle finger. selfishness. undignified behavior. Location: Whole abdomen. deep and well-grounded personality. Hand: Top of palm. adharmic (unrighteous) behavior or relationships 22 . Money or marriage problems. Treating husband/wife as Divine Qualities: Peaceful.34)-three times May be said with the right hand on the left side of the abdomen. reacting angrily. Left Centre Right Lakṣhmī-Viṣhṇu Rāja Lakṣhmī Lakṣhmī-Nārāyaṇa Śheṣha-Lakṣhmana Note: A catch here can be the cause of Allergies. Tamasic food (tinned/old/frozen/fermented) . alcohol. Feeling supported and nourished. Causes of Catch: False gurus. surrendered. devotion to God and the Truth. unselfishness Cause of Catch: Wrong seeking. bad diet –no fresh food. Om… Raṁ (x10)… Om Bija Mantra: quality of Water / Shri Lakshmi Bhava-sāgara – Void. May be said with the right hand on the navel. self-mastery. too much meat/spicy foods. Calm. royal dignity. equanimity in face of good and bad events. wrong livelihood. Ādi Guru Dattātreya Bhava-sāgara-tārinī ‘Carrying us across the Ocean of Worldly Illusion’ Guru Mantra (p. Sattvik diet (fresh foods) Qualities: Serene. The names of the ten Ādi Gurus (p.106) may be taken in the mantra form. Maṇipūra –‘place of the Gem’ Location: Behind the Navel. Cause of Catch: Hectic lifestyle. ‘unrighteous’ lifestyle or habits. drugs. wrong teachings. Location: Inside right shoulder. bad family background. Cause of Catch: Insecurity. Qualities: Power of whole Left Side Qualities: Power of whole Right Side Causes of Catch: Weakened Left Side. compassion. violence. unselfishness Cause of Catch: Too much work/ study/ worry. Bhakti–‘devotion’ Qualities: Confident. Jay jay Rām. irresponsibility. exposing shoulder exposing shoulder 23 . –‘O Mother of the World’ ‘Mother. egotism. lack of faith in God. Causes of Catch: Weakened Right Side. respectful to elders. meditative state. inner workings. please come in my Heart’ (page 34) Psalm 23 Qualities: Love. Left hand on front of right shoulder. Qualities: Dutiful. Hand: Little finger. Cause of Catch: Bad relationship with father. Left Centre Right All may be said with the right hand on the Left Heart All may be said with the right hand on the Sternum bone. nobility. over-responsibility. detachment. Jay Rām. Used by Shri Mataji in public programs. bad relationship with mother. kind and loving. Heart. (Page 35) Om… Yaṁ (x12)…Om Bija Mantra: quality of Air / Shri Shiva Lalitā Chakra Śhrī Chakra Location: Inside left shoulder. the Spirit.Heart Chakra (Anāhata) Location: Behind the Sternum. lungs. Lalitā Chakra Swāminī Śhrī-Chakra Swāminī Right hand on front of left shoulder. elevated attention. With the left hand on Right Heart Śhiva-Pārvatī Jagad-ambā ‘Ātmā-param’ātmā Durgā Mātā Śhiva-Śhakti-putraKārttikeya Combined as: Sītā-Rāma Jagadambā-Durgā-mātā Om namaḥ Śhivāya (x12) Jaya *Jagad-ambe +‘Jagadambe’ twelve times Or: Jagad-ambā (x12) ‘Salutations to the Supreme Spirit’ Maiñ Ātmā hūm (Hindi) *Jagadambe is vocative ‘I am the Spirit’ ‘Raghupati Raghava’ (page 35) Śhrī Rām. protected. anger. desire for collectivity unchaste relationships with brother/sister. Right collectivity. smoking. Qualities: Discrimination. films. speaking sweetly. detached witness. ‘Fulfilling all mantras’ Nirmala Virāt-aṅganā Virāta-swarūpa ‘Having a vast cosmic form’ Qualities: Communication. collectivity in action. Repeated 16 times with the fore-fingers in the ears and the head stretched back. knowing ourselves. improper clothing. avoiding collectivity. The breath control exercise Prānayama is good for Hamsa. dressing badly. talking too much. Shoulders. clear-sightedness. Self-delusion. Hand: Tip of fore-finger. Hand: Fore-finger. arms and hands. diplomacy. computers. clear thinking. chastity. dusty atmosphere.Viśhuddhi Chakra Location: Base of neck. Left Centre Viṣhṇumāyā Rādhā-Kṛiṣhṇa May be said with the right hand on left side of neck with head leaning to the right May be said with the right hand on the front of the neck. etc 24 . Haṁsa Chakra Swāminī May be said with the tip of the right fore-fihger placed between the eyebrows.Krishna Hamsa Chakra Location: Between eyebrows. loneliness. Cause of Catch: Dry. showing off. Om… Haṁ (x16)… Om BIja Mantra: quality of Ether / Space / Shri Vishnu. Viṭṭhala-Rukminī May be said with the left hand on right side of neck. Yaśhodā Allāh hu akbar Sarva–mantra– –siddhi–vidhāyinī Cause of Catch: Feeling guilty. Over-use of TV. face. Cause of Catch: Speaking harshly. Qualities: Self-respect. common sense. Virāt–‘cosmic form’ Cause of Catch: Wrong communication. Qualities: Respect for others. Brother-sister relationship. memory. Om Haṁ (x16) Om Haṁ. Seeing greatness of others. See ‘Mantras for Back Agnya’ p. Cause of Catch: Disturbing images. once with right hand on back of head leaning back. Cause of Catch: Lack of forgiveness. Lack of humility. Cause of Catch: False gurus. forgiveness through genuine repentance. Hand: Ring finger Left (Superego) Centre Right (Ego) Mahāvīra Yeśhu-Māriyā Jesus Mary Buddha May be said with the head leaning back into the right hand. Surrender to God.36) Front Āgñyā (p. Self-aggrandisement. Thoughtlessness. The seats of the Rudras are across the top of the Void and they manifest on the forehead. Self-pity. speaking against the Divine. Penance. Buddha’s mantras The Lord’s Prayer (p. imagination. alcohol. Egotism. Om Kṣhaṁ (x16) Om Kṣhaṁ (x16) ‘I am’ Bīja mantras for Agnya Chakra ‘I forgive’ ‘Evolved Powers of the Right Side’ Aim Hrīm Klīm Chāmuṇḍāyai vicche namaḥ See page 271 for explanation and Bīja Mantras for Śhrī Mahāganesha Qualities: Good conditionings.271 Back Āgñyā Mahā-gaṇeśḥa Mahā-bhairava Mahāviṣhṇu-Mahālakṣhmī Mahat-ahaṁkāra Left hand on the left forehead and temple. May be said with the right hand across the forehead. Hypocrisy.‘sex and violence’. sympathy for followers of false gurus. Humility. drugs. 25 . Cause of Catch: Egoism. fanaticism. Stress. Lack of meditation Ekādaśha Rudra See page 223 for Ekādaśha Rudra mantras ‘Eleven Destructive Powers of Shri Shiva’ wielded by Lord Jesus. Qualities: Ability to plan. Possession. diseases. Adulterous eyes. once with right hand across forehead and head bowed. Over-activity of Right Side. self-sacrifice. Note: If the Rudras are catching one is open to accidents.36) Mahā-kārttikeya Mahā-hanumān ‘Evolved Powers of the Left Side’ May be said twice. Renunciation.Āgñyā Chakra Location: Centre of head. wrong ideas. organise and act. etc. Revenge. Karma Qualities: Good judgment. Qualities: Divine protection from evil. Pressure from others. That’s the biggest mantra. three times: Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Kalki sākṣhāt Śhrī Sahasrāra-swāminī Mokṣha-pradāyinī Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Shri Mataji referred to this last part as ‘the Sahasrāra Mantra’. meaning one should keep it clean. lack of recognition of Shri Mataji. top of head and above.Sahasrāra Chakra. The Short Mantra: Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ (x3) Followed by: Śhri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ (x3) Om. Qualities: Thoughtless awaremess. Paris Nirvichārā (thoughtless awareness) Nirvikalpā (doubtless awareness) Nirānandā (complete bliss) Three levels of Sahasrara Sadāśhiva –‘Eternal Supreme Spirit’ Parabrahma –‘Formless Eternal Consciousness’ Paraṁ-chaitanya –‘All-pervading Power of God’s Love’ Sarv’ānanda-mayī –‘Whose Nature is all bliss’. Salutations to You again and again. intuitive grasp of Eternal Truth. pure and immaculate. 26 . ‘Aum Twameva sakshat. You are indeed the Immaculate Goddess. I tell you. Try it’ Birthday Puja. Melbourne. Shri Nirmala Devyai namo namaḥ. Causes of Catch: Lack of faith or belief in God. lack of faith in our own divinity. without impurity’ ‘The Sahasrara has one mantra.’18-11-79. 17-03-85. Nirmalā –‘Immaculate. connection to the Divine. central dot of Shrī Chakra. That’s the biggest mantra. that is Nirmala. ‘At the Sahasrara you should say the mantra of Sahasrara thrice. blissful and cooling vibrations on Subtle System.’ 05-05-82.‘Destroyer of impurity’. Sahasrāra Mantra – the Last of the Three Great Mantras. Location: Brain. Hand: Centre of Palm The Three Great Mantras (page 32) Kalki . Tenth Incarnation of Shri Vishnu. Heating diet (meat. Knowledge. Good aesthetic judgement. Nourishing and healing personality. old food) Whole Right Side –Piṅgalā Nāḍī Or: Mahāsaraswatī–Hanumān Mahāsaraswatī–Hanumān–Gabriel ‘sākshāt’ may be placed between the names thus: Mahāsaraswatī sākṣhāt Śhrī Hanumān (sākṣhāt Śhrī Gabriel) Kriya Śhakti – ‘Power of Action’ Qualities: Active. Ascent.Whole Left Side –Īḍā Nāḍī Or: Mahākālī–Bhairava Mahākālī–Bhairava–Michael ‘sākshāt’ may be placed between the names thus: Mahākālī sākṣhāt Śhrī Bhairava (sākṣhāt Śhrī Michael) Mahākālī–Bhadrakālī–Kālī–Kalki ‘Great. Truth. Emotional spontaneity. Effective thinking and planning. Depression. Bad memories. Goodness. Egotistical. Balance. Loving. Causes of Catch: Dominating. preserved. Causes of Catch: Over-use of Left and Right Side. Indulgence. Destroyer of impurity’ Icchā Śhakti – ‘Power of Desire’ Qualities: Happy. Good memories. Unfulfilled desires and ambitions. Feeling that we are doing something. hybrid. Egotism. Leadership. dark. Causes of Catch: Over-use of Right Side. spices) Whole Central Channel – Suṣhumna Nāḍī Mahālakṣhmī–Gaṇeśha ‘sākshāt’ may be placed between the names thus: Mahālakṣhmī sākṣhāt Śhrī Gaṇeśha Gñyāna Śhakti – ‘Power of Knowledge’ Qualities: Peaceful. 27 . fat. Dynamic. Over-use of creativity. tinned. Dharma (righteousness). auspicious. Tamasic diet (frozen. Steady attention. Too much thinking and planning. Surrendered to the Divine Will. wealth and enjoyment’ Jala Devatā –‘Lord of water’ Vibrating drink. Before shoe-beating and at the start of meditation. Gaṇeśha (x4) Hanumāna (x3) Protection when starting a journey or other enterprise. general protection. Agni Devatā –‘Lord of Fire’ Lighting Havans and fires. gives herbs and vegetables ’ Sunidra –‘Good sleep’ For good sleep. Śhākambharī Devī – ‘Goddess who For gardens. Samudra Devatā –‘Lord of the Ocean’ Invocation for footsoaking.Mantras for special purposes Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī … Removing obstacles. ensuring success. horticulture and agriculture.41) 28 Shrī Dhanvantari Photo Removing obstacles to any enterprise or undertaking. Parjanya Devatā –‘Lord of the Rain’ Rain. Anna Pūrnā –‘Complete Nourishment’ Bhogya Lakṣhmī –‘Goddess of food. Dhanvantari–‘the Physician of the Gods’ Healing and medicine. Shri Mataji’s Photo of the same name is also used for healing. Dedicating and vibrating food before eating. Gaṇeśha Atharva Śheerṣha (p. Gaṅeśha -‘Lord of Angels’ Ādi Bhūmī Devī –‘Mother Earth’ Said with both hands on the Mother Earth. . 29 . -back Shri Mataji. (except Mulādhāra and Shrī Lalita Chakra) Muladhara Shri Mataji. 30 . (x6) With right hand pressed in where the left leg meets the body. I forgive everyone. Nabhi/Void Shri Mataji. With right hand on the front of the left shoulder Shri Mataji gave a more detailed meditation using affirmations for the Left Side at Shudy Camps. Lalitā Chakra Shri Mataji. I am my own master. Affirmations for the Left Side These are the affirmations used by Shri Mataji in Her public programs. Vishuddhi Shri Mataji. Rotate the scalp over the skull clockwise seven times. please give me my Self-realisation. please give me the pure knowledge. how can I be guilty? With right hand squeezing the left side of the neck. With head leaning back into the right hand on back of head. I am the Spirit. if I have made any mistakes please forgive me. I am fortunate to be under (Whole Left Side) the protection of the Divine Mother. Sahasrara Shri Mataji. the residing Deity recedes. Heart Shri Mataji. so that the Deity returns. See page 312. head turned and leaning to the right. Affirmations bring our attention to the relevant Divine attributes and invite Shri Mataji to restore the qualities of the Chakras.The Affirmations When a Chakra has been damaged. (x16) As I am the Spirit. 18-06-88. (x12) With right hand on the Left Heart. I am not guiilty. (from the Heart) With head bowed into the right hand across the forehead. (x10) With right hand pressed in below the ribs on left side. (x4) Swadhistan Shri Mataji. I am the powerful innocence of a child. (x7) With right hand stretched open and placed on the top of the head. Agnya –front Shri Mataji. Nabhi Shri Mataji.Affirmations for the Right Side Muladhara Shri Mataji. Void Shri Mataji. Agnya Shri Mataji I forgive everyone and I forgive myself. verily You are my Guru. 31 . Śhrī Chakra Shri Mataji. Shri Mataji. You do everything. for a teacher: Shri Mataji. verily You are the Victory over all the challenges to my ascent. verily You solve my money and family worries and take care of my well-being. Shri Mataji. verily You are the Teacher of all Teachers. verily You are the Killer of devils and demons. Verily You are the Doer and You are the Enjoyer. Vishuddhi Shri Mataji. please keep me in Your Attention Sahasrara Shri Mataji. verily You are the royal dignity in me. my Master. verily You are the Sweet Countenance of my words and deeds. I do nothing. Shri Mataji. verily You destroy demonic tendencies in me. verily You are the Boundaries of Good Conduct and the Benevolence of a Good Father. verily You are the Holy Spirit. such as one's job. The Affirmation relating to any personal identification. Shri Mataji. by Your Grace. (Whole Right Side) Shri Mataji. Swadhistan Shri Mataji. Heart Shri Mataji verily You are the Responsibility in me. For example. I do nothing. Heart Shri Mataji. by Your Grace. Shri Mataji. by Your Grace. give me the Power of Discrimination. by Your Grace. Shri Mataji. by Your Grace. Agnya Shri Mataji. Shri Mataji. 32 . Shri Mataji. Haṁsa Shri Mataji. Muladhara Shri Mataji. by Your Grace. Shri Mataji. Let me feel part and parcel of the whole. by Your Grace. let me speak and act auspiciously. Swadhistan Shri Mataji. please establish my Self-realisation and my Connection to the Divine. by Your Grace. let me feel Your Lotus Feet in my Sahasrāra. by Your Grace. grant me Humility. by Your Grace. Sahasrara Shri Mataji. by Your Grace. by Your Grace. let me know the Nirmala State of Absolute Purity. Shri Mataji. make me the Detached Witness. keeping the left hand towards Shri Mataji’s Photo.Affirmations for the Central Channel The right hand may be placed on the relevant Chakra on the Central Channel. satisfied and balanced. by Your Grace. make me innocent. Void Shri Mataji. give me the Power to forgive others and to forgive myself. Say the affirmation at least three times. by Your Grace. Shri Mataji. make me my own guru. I surrender everything at Your Lotus Feet. while saying the affirmations. make me my own master. by Your Grace. nothing else matters except my spiritual ascent. give me Pure Knowledge. Shri Mataji. by Your Grace. Shri Mataji. by Your Grace. Vishuddhi Shri Mataji. make me wise and humble. let me just be as I am. give me the Pure Deisre. I am peaceful. Nabhi Shri Mataji. make me a confident and fearless person. Heaven And the Primordial Sound OM itself. 33 . 7 This ancient mantra from the Ṛig Veda is said morning and evening by the ‘Twice-born’ when lighting the Sacred Fire. namely the Earth. We meditate on that most excellent Shri Savitṛi. the Atmosphere. Om Tapaḥ. the seven realms of the Chakras. Om Bhuvaḥ. the Collectivity of all living beings. Om Janaḥ. Brahma bhūr bhuvaḥ swar-om. OM. OM. The World of Joyful Glory. You are the Supreme Spirit. Om Swaḥ. Earth. It invokes the Power of the Sun and is not recommended for people whose Right Side is already over-developed. bhargo devasya dhīmahi. You are the Seven Worlds. the Heaven of the Gods. OM. The Sacred Fire of Renunciation and the Ultimate Reality. Om āpo jyotī raso-‛mṛitam. Om Mahaḥ. the light. May He stimulate and direct our attention. You are the waters. (Om Bhūr-Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ)* Om Tat savitur varenyam. the Nectar of Immortality. Sky.i Short Prayers for the Chakras j which may be used in meditation and for clearing Mūlāḍhāra – Swādhiṣhṭhāna- Ganeśha Atharva Śheersha – page 41 i Gāyatrī Mantra j Om Bhūḥ. Dhiyo yo naḥ prachodayāt. The glorious splendour of the Divine. Om Satyam. 34 . Jagad-ambe Mātā Bhavānī. Nirmalā Mātā Jagad-ambe Victory to the Mother of the World and of All Existence. Chelsham Road. May be said three times with the right hand on the left side of the abdomen Left Heart i Shri Mataji’s Prayer j Mother. Take me away from illusions. Pure and Holy Mother of the Universe. our holy Guru. Jay. Let me enjoy Your Feet in my Heart. Let Your Feet be worshipped in my Heart. Keep me in Reality. Gurur Devo Mah'eśhwaraḥ Our Guru is Shri Brahma. Pure and Holy Mother of the Universe. Nirmalā Mātā Jagad-ambe You are the Complete Fulfiller of our desires. Shri Mataji. Let me clean my Heart so that You are there. Put Your Feet into my Heart. and the great Lord Shiva. Śhrī Mātāji Nirmalā Mā Our Guru is the Supreme Spirit incarnated as Shrī Mataji Nirmala Devi. Tasmai Śhrī Gurave namaḥ Salutations to Her. 1984 Centre Hearti Jay Jagadambe Mata Bhavani j Jay. Gurur sākṣhāt Parabrahma. Vishnu. 5th Oct. Shri Mataji. Take away the sheen of superficiality.i Guru Mantra j Void Gurur Brahmā. Let me see Your Feet in my Heart. Jagad-ambe Pūrṇa Kadambe. Let me not be in delusion. Gurur Viṣhṇuḥ. six or more times with the right hand on the Centre Heart. please come in my Heart. May be sung three. Thou anointest my head with oil. isn't it. Īśhwar Allah Tere Nām Sab. though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. I will fear no evil. Give everyone wisdom. ‘The Lord is my shepherd’. Thy Rod and Thy Staff. for Thou art with me. Purifier of the wicked. 35 . they comfort me. Lord of the Raghu Dynasty. O Lord.' 16-09-84. 'All the beautiful blessings of His are described in the Psalm 23. He leadeth me beside the still waters. is all described how He looks after you like a shepherd. that's the 23rd Psalm. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the House of the Lord for ever. He restoreth my soul.Centre Heart i Psalm 23 j from the ‘Psalms of David’ in the Bible The Lord is my shepherd.ko sanmati de Bhagavān Ishwar and Allah are Your Names. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. Yea. Sītā-Rām Jay Sītā-Rām Bhaja pyare Tū Sītā-Rām Victory to Shri Sita and Shri Rama. Shri Sita Rama. Italy. Right Heart i Raghupati Raghava j Raghupati Rāghava Rājā Rām Patita-pāvana Sītā-Rām O King Rama. my cup runneth over. We worship You from the heart. I shall not want. Glossary Hallowed – ‘Kept holy’: Trespass –‘Cross over boundaries’: Deliver –‘Save’ See page 215 for the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic. Thy Will be done. And lead us not into temptation. Amen. Rome ‘Say thrice the Lord’s Prayer and the Kundalini rises up. Rome May be said once.Agnya Chakra i The Lord's Prayer j Our Father. Everything that is said in the Lord’s Prayer is required to please Christ there to be awakened. and forgive us our trespasses. For ever and ever. Thy Kingdom come. hallowed be Thy Name. thrice or twice. Right Agnya i Shri Buddha’s Mantras j Buddham śharanam gacchami Dhammam śharanam gacchami Saṅgam śharanam gacchami Nirmalam śharanam gacchami I surrender myself to the Enlightened One I take protection in Righteousness I seek refuge in the Collective I surrender completely at the Lotus Feet of Shrī Mataji Nirmala Devi 36 .’ 09-09-83. As we forgive those who trespass against us. on Earth as it is in Heaven. the Power and the Glory. but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom.’ 29-04-82. once for Front Agnya (Ego) with the head bowed and the right hand across the forehead. and once for Superego with the head back and the right hand on Back Agnya. ‘The Lord’s Prayer is the mantra to open the Agnya Chakra. Give us this day our daily bread. who art in Heaven. Holy Mother. Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai Namo namaḥ. To You. You are the Incarnation of the Lord On a white horse who destroys impurity. You are in reality The Final Incarnation of Shrī Viṣhṇu. of Untainted Divinity. Salutations again and again. the Holy Mother. Immaculate Goddess. Om.Sahasrāra Chakra i The Three Great Mantras j The Three Mahā-mantras Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Mahā-lakṣhmī Mahā-saraswatī Mahā-kālī Tri-guṇ‛ātmikā Kuṇḍalinī sākṣhāt. The Pure Evolutionary Desire Incarnate. Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Kalki sākṣhāt. Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī. The Ruler of the Thousand-petalled Lotus. Salutations again and again. Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai Namo namaḥ. 37 . Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai Namo namaḥ. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. i Three Short Mantras j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ (x3) Suggested by Shri Mataji for Sahasrāra Mantra. You are the manifestation in person Of the Three Shaktis-‘Powers’ Of the Three Channels and the Essence of the Three Qualities. Salutations to You again and again. Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ (x3) (optional) Repeated 3 times when intoned or twice when sung in Raga Jay Javanti. Om. To You. Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Kalki sākṣhāt. the Holy Mother. Primordial Creative Energy. Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī. The Giver of Liberation. Sydney 1983. The Primordial Power. Śhrī Sahasrāra-swāminī Mokṣha-pradāyinī Mātājī. Om. O Mother. Mā You have enlightened our lives.i Shri Mataji’s Aar.ne liye avatār. Always dwell in our hearts. ke dil. On this Earth in different forms.tī par. Mā Sab. Give blessings to all.lo Hoya sake jo sewā (x2) Ham. Phir. me māyā hai (x2) In spite of the illusions of Kali Yuga. Kindly ask us to do it.se karā lenā. Jay. Kit. (CHORUS) Jag. Mā Madhu sañgīt. Is Mother India. Mā Hai Bhārat. diyā ujiyārā. O Mother.ko duā denā Whenever we so wish. Sab.ko duā denā Give blessings to all. You are the sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna. 38 . * Originally written āke.me O Mā (x2) Once You have entered our hearts. jano kī dhartī Hai Bhārat. me āyā Whoever surrenders himself to You. dil. Whatever service You wish us to do. Mā Sab.ne liye avatār Viśhwa me Terī mahimā (x2) Tū Gangā Yamunā.ko Happiness truly comes to him. Laut. We can listen to the sweet music inside. but now mostly sung ākar.* (x2) Dukh. Mātā Is. Is this Mother India. You have always incarnated. Mā Kit. Jo bhī śharan. Please take away our sorrows.me sadā reh. Mā.. Madhu sañgīt. ākar. Mātā. O Mother. O Mother. bhī peh.ko duā denā Give blessings to all.ko. Sukh.ko duā denā O Mother. ke nā jānā. me avatar ke By incarnating in human form. me āye tab. Mā Sab. Mā Do not go away. O Mother. Kar. Jab. hī milā us. Give blessings to all. Sab. Give blessings to all. Nirmalā Mātājī (x2) Victory to Our Immaculate Holy Mother. O Mother. Ma.ko duā denā. dhar. karanā. Dil. O Mother. O Mother. Kar. Bhaith.ko duā denā Whenever the world was in danger. O Mother. Your Greatness fills the Universe.me sañkaṭ. give blessings to all.ko duā denā The land of all the saints. sun. Mā Gets complete satisfaction. Mānav. Mother.chānā. hī milā us. As You have incarnated in this land.na. Sant.ti j (Hindi) Sab. Sab.ko duā denā Give blessings to all. Sab. Kali yug. Sukh. kāran. se dūr. Give blessings to all. sun. diyā ujiyārā You are the lamp that brings light. O Mother. Mā We have been able to recognize You.lo. 39 . in every endeavour.i The Mūlādhāra M Chakra j i Invocation to Shri Ganesha j Vakra-tunda mahākāya. 1979 40 . m sūrya-koti sama--prabha O God with a curled trunk and a mighty body. sarva kāryeṣhu kārye hu sarvadā Make me free from obstacles. The Photo on the previous page was taken at a Ganesha Puja in Sydney during Shri Mataji’s first visit to Australia in 1979. everywhere. shining shin like ten million suns. Nirvighnam kuru me deva. I speak the Truth Ava twam mām Protect Thou me Ava vaktāram. Ava puras-tāt Protect from behind. Protect from the front Av‛ottarāt-tāt. Ava dhātāram Watch over the one who gives and the recieiver Av‛ānūchānam-ava śhiṣhyam Show favour to the learned scholar and the pupil Ava paschāt-tāt. O Lord of the Gaṇas Twameva pratyakṣham tattwam-asi You are the Manifestation of the Divine Principle Twameva kevalam kartā‛si You alone are the Doer and Creator Twameva kevalam dhartā‛si You alone are the Supporter and the Sustainer Twameva kevalam hartā‛si You alone are the Remover and Destroyer Twameva sarvam khalv-idam Brahmāsi You are everything even indeed the Formless Spirit Twam sākṣhād-ātmāsi nityam (1) You constantly manifest the Spirit Ṛitam vachmi. Satyam vachmi (2) I speak Divine Law. Ava śhrotāram Be propitious to the speaker and the listener Ava dātāram. Ava dakṣhiṇāt-tāt Protect from the left side.i Ganesha Atharva Sheersha j The Highest Praise of the Lord of Gaṇas Om namaste Gaṇapataye Om. Salutations to You. Protect from the right side Ava ch‛ordhvāt-tāt Av‛ādharāt-tāt Protect from above. Protect from below Sarvato mām pāhi-pāhi sam-antāt From all directions guard and protect me constantly 41 (3) . On You Yogis meditate constantly Twam Brahmā twam Viṣhṇus-twam Rudras-twam You are Lord Brahma. Twam mūlādhāra sthito-‛si nityam You are beyond the Three Times.G anesha A tharva Sheersha Twam vāñg-mayas-twam chin-mayaḥ You are the Spoken Word and Pure Consciousness Twam ānanda-mayas-twam Brahma-mayaḥ Joy is Your essence. Twām yogino dhyāyanti nityam You are the Essence of the Three Śhaktis. You are eternally stationed at Mooladhara Twam śhakti tray‛ātmakaḥ. Consciousness and Joy unequalled Twam pratyakṣham Brahmāsi You are the Supreme Spirit manifested Twam gñyāna-mayo vigñyāna-mayo-‛si (4) You are all Knowledge and Understanding Sarvam jagad-idam twatto jāyate This whole world is born from You Sarvam jagad-idam twattas tiṣhṭhati This whole world is sustained by You Sarvam jagad-idam twayi layam-eṣhyati This whole world will dissolve in You Sarvam jagad-idam twayi pratyeti This whole world returns to You Twam bhūmir āpō-‛nalō-‛nilo nabhaḥ You are Earth. You are Shri Viṣhṇu. Atmosphere. Earth. You are the God of Fire. You are the Moon Brahma bhūr bhuvaḥ swar-om The Supreme Spirit. Fire. Water. You are Lord of the Wind Sūryas-twam Chandramās-twam You are the Sun. Air and Ether (5 elements) Twam chatvāri vāk-padāni (5) You are the Four Parts of Speech Twam guṇa tray‛ātīta. Heaven and Omkāra 42 (6) . Formless Spirit is Your Nature Twam sach-chid-ānand‛ādvitīyo-‛si You are Existence.You are Lord Śhiva Indras-twam Agnis-twam Vāyus-twam You are Shri Indra. Twam deha tray‛ātītaḥ You are beyond the Three Attributes. You are beyond the Three Bodies Twam kāla tray‛ātītaḥ. completed with the Om Etat-tava manu swa-rūpam This is the true form of Your mantra Gakāraḥ pūrva rūpam 'G’ is the first form Akāro madhyama rūpam 'A' is the middle form Anuswāraśh ch’āntya rūpam And 'M' is the last form Bindur uttara rūpam Bindu –‘Dot’ is the form above Nādaḥ sandhānam.G anesha A tharva Sheersha Gaṇādim pūrvam uchchārya Saying Gaṇas first letter (G) at the beginning Varṇādim tad-anantaram The first letter of the alphabet (A) next Anu-swāraḥ para-taraḥ and the nasal sound (M) after that Ardhendu lasitam. tāreṇa ṛiddham The crescent resounding. the Composing Seer is Gaṇaka Nichṛid Gāyatrī chhandaḥ The Metre is a mixed Gāyatrī Gaṇapatir devatā The Presiding Deity is Shri Gaṇapati Om Gam Gaṇapataye namaḥ (7) 'Om Gam’. Obeisance to the Lord of the Gaṇas Eka-dantāya vidmahe We seek the knowledge of the One-Tusked God Vakra-tuṇḍāya dhīmahi We meditate on the Lord with a Curved Trunk Tanno dantī prachodayāt (8) May the God bearing a tusk stimulate us 43 . Gaṇaka ṛiṣhiḥ Thus is the Knowledge of Shri Gaṇeśha. saṁhitā sandhiḥ With the sounds united according to Sandhi Saiṣhā Gaṇeśha-vidyā. One-toothed Vighna-nāśhine Śhiva-sutāya Destroyer of Obstacles. pāśham ankuśha dhāriṇam One-tusked and four-handed. namo gaṇa-pataye We bow to the Lord of Assemblies and Chief of Gaṇas Namaḥ pramatha-pataye Prostrations to the Leader of Lord Śhiva’s followers Namaste-‛stu lambodarāy’aika-dantāya Let there be obeisance to the Big-bellied. jagat kāraṇam achyutam Divinely Compassionate to devotees. the Son of Lord Śhiva Śhrī varada-mūrtaye namo namaḥ (10) To the Embodiment of the highest state of bleesedness Salutations again and again Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Who is incarnated as Our Divine Mother Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Wielding a noose and elephant goad Radam cha varadam hastair bibhrāṇam Bearing a broken tusk and blessings in the hands Mūṣhaka dhvajam Having a mouse as an emblem Raktam. and ears like winnowing fans Rakta vāsasam. the Imperishable Origin of the World Āvir-bhūtam cha sṛiṣhṭy‛ādau And becoming manifest at the beginning of creation Prakṛiteḥ puruṣhāt param Being beyond the Ādi Śhakti and the Supreme Spirit Evam dhyāyati yo nityam.G anesha A tharva Sheersha Eka-dantam chatur-hastam. Salutations to You again and again There is a two-page version of the Ganesha Atharva Sheersha on page 344 44 . with fragrant red sandalwood paste anointing the body Rakta puṣhpaiḥ su-pūjitam Auspiciously worshipped with red flowers Bhakt‛ānu-kampinam devam. rakta gandh‛ānu-liptāñgam Clothed in red. sa yogī yoginām varaḥ (9) Whoever meditates in this way constantly that Yogi becomes the most excellent of Yogis Namo vrāta-pataye. lambodaram. with a big belly. śhūrpa karṇakam Red-coloured. the appropriate strength. It is You who is the beginning of all the beginnings.. Let there be amongst us compassion and peace. Let Your presence. be the disciple. It is You who is the doer of all deeds which have been done. and the propitious knowledge. awakened in us by Kundalini. Your disciples. And let those who listen hear not my voice but the wisdom of God. awakened in us by Kundalini. Verse 3 * This amendment to the line which originally ran . the same strength and the same knowledge’ was suggested by Shri Mataji Herself. and will be done. Let Your presence. Verse 1 Think clearly brain. Verse 2 Let Your presence. bless.’the same song. sākshāt Shrī Jesus Sākshāt Shri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ. Let Your presence. 45 . awakened by Kundalini in us. speak only the truth.To the Divine Essence of the Prayer j A poetic adaptation of the Shrī Ganesha Atharva Shirsha Let our ears hear that which is true.i Aum .. It is You who protects all things that are protected. speak. It is You who is the complete. awakened in us by Kundalini. are being done. listen. Shānti Pātha Now the prayer: Salutation to Shrī Ganesh. And let our meditation enlighten and enrich. protect. Let us worship with the *auspicious song. Let Your presence. Let our eyes see that which is pure. Let our beings praise that which is Divine. -pervading Spirit. It is You who supports all things that are supported. awakened in us by Kundalini. God's Divine Energy. Vishnu.A um . You are the body and You are beyond the body. You are the tiny core of all things. You and only You exist at the Muladhara Chakra. You are the crescent moon. who stoops to wash the feet of saints. without which the truth is hidden. and without which the sentence loses its meaning. You are the sun at noon. Verse 6 You are the divine servant. and You are the energy that understands the holy words. You are the essence of time and You are beyond time. complete happiness and complete energy.To the D ivine E ssence of the Prayer You are the essence of all the sacred literature and holy words. Through all of these and more. You are the Spirit and You are beyond the Spirit. You are fire. You are air. You are the stars and You are beyond the stars. and after the end of all things You are. You create the end of all things. You remain indifferent. You are the full stop which completes the sentence. Vayu. You are the all-pervading energy of innocence and wisdom. and You are the space above the air. without which the larger have no purpose. You exist until the end of all things. Verse 4 You are earth. and You are beyond. and those who would join God meditate upon You. You are the gunas and You are beyond the gunas. You are all knowledge. You are water. Agni. Rudra. You are lndra. You are the full moon. You are the Divine Combination of complete truth. Verse 5 You are Brahma. 46 . and You are the use to which the knowledge is put. You are the key to the libraries of all the scriptures. and after the end of all things. and all knowledge. You are in all forms. and You. Aum Gam Nirmal Jesusye 47 . Verse 8 Your first tooth You have. This is the knowledge of Nirmal Ganesh. the second a goad. are You. and four hands: One holding a rope.To the D ivine E ssence of the Prayer All things. the energy that pervades and the Spirit that protects. Shrī Ganesha.A um . The third is raised in blessing And the fourth offers sustenance. from tiny dot to Universe. You are the future and beyond the future. Those who seek union with God worship You. You are the silence between the sounds. are the master of that knowledge. Aum Gam Nirmal Ganapataye Verse 7 To Your Powers. Those who seek union with God pray through You. You are the force that creates. Your banner is that of a humble mouse. Nirmal Ganesh. You are the God and You are the Goddess. You are the rhythm of all music and all prayers. let all surrender. You have long ears and are clothed in red. Let the Left Side of Memory and the Right Side of Action surrender to You And let Your Enlightenment prevail. You have compassion for those who love You. And it is for those who love You that You come to this Earth. You are where the sounds combine. Red decorates You and You are worshipped with red flowers. Sākshāt Shrī Mātājī Nirmalā Devī. You are the Word that will be the ending. You have compassion for those who love You. salutations to You. Verse 10 Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 'So the pure desire should be that: Shrī Ganesha. Sākshāt son of Lord Shiva. and who died to live again. Let the left side of memory and the right side of action Surrender to You. and let Your enlightenment prevail. and it is for those who love You that You come to this Earth. who is unending joy. It contains everything within it'. Shri Jesus. Those who seek union with God pray through You. those who seek union with God worship You. Shri Jesus. salutations to You. and You are worshipped with red flowers. He who destroys all the powers of evil. salutations to You. 15-09-91 48 . salutations to You.To the D ivine E ssence of the Prayer To Your powers. He who is the beginning of all worship. the energy that pervades and the Spirit that protects. who is unending love. Verse 9 Shri Ganesha. please give us Divine Wisdom. salutations to You. and died on the cross. Śhrī Ganesha Puja. That's all. You are He who was born of a virgin. You are God in man.A um . Cabella. who is unending blessings. Sākshāt son of Mary Mātājī. You are the force that creates. let all surrender. salutations to You. You are the Word that was the beginning. salutations to You. You are He who absorbs all sins. so that I am in Your attention. Prayer Shrī Ganesha. Please make me innocent. just disappear like thin air. Gam. that You manifest within ourselves. Let all these hypocritical things. 49 . all these conditionings. I am going to be worthy of Your attention. and let the Beautiful Moonlight of Your Soothing Qualities of Innocence be manifested through us. Śhrī Ganesha Puja. obeisance to the Lord of all groups and categories. You who are Shrī Ganesha. and all these wrong ideas we have.How to awaken i Shri Ganesha's Power within you j Sit with the left hand towards Shrī Mataji's Photo and the right hand on the Mother Earth. please be kind and merciful and forgiving. or all the wrong life we have had. Shrī Mother. 26-08-90 Om Gam Gaṇapataye namaḥ Amen. Rome Ashram Prayer Shrī Ganesha. Austria. Lanersbach. please give me wisdom and discrimination. . . At the beginning of learning. Lambodaraśh-cha Vikaṭo. entering or exiting. Bhāla-chandra . Vighna-nāśho Gan‛ādhipaḥ. . . . Saṅgrāme saṅkaṭe ch’aiva. . yaḥ pathet śhṛinu yādapi. . . . .i The 12 Names of Shri Ganesha j Sumukhaśh-cha Ekadantaśh-cha. . Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . One who says or even listens to these twelve names Vidyā-rambhe vivāhe cha. In battle or at times of difficulty. . . . . . . . . . Dwādaśhaitāni nāmāni. . . . Nirvighnam-astu May it be obstacle-less . . . Gaṇ'ādhyakṣha . . . . . Kapilo Gaja-karṇakaḥ. . . Dhūmra-ketur Gan‛ādhyakṣho. vighnas-tasya na jāyate. . . . . . Ekadanta . . . . Kapila . . . Vighna-nāśha . . . . praveśhe nirgame tathā. . . . .… Sumukha . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lambodara . . . .. . Gaj'ānana . . . . . . Bhāla-chandro Gaj‛ānanaḥ. . . faces no hurdle. . . Dhūmra-ketu. . Gaṇ'ādhipa . . You are… Having a Handsome and Auspicious Face One-tusked Reddish-brown in colour With Ears like an Elephant Big-bellied Huge The Destroyer of Obstacles The Leader of the Ganas Grey-bannered The Chief of the Ganas Sporting the Moon on the Forehead Elephant-faced Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 50 . marriage. . . . . . Vikata . Gaja-karnaka . . . . . . Dakṣha . . . . . . . . . .i The 108 Names of Shri Ganesha j Śhrī Vighneśhwara Aṣhtottara-śhata Nām’āvali ‘The 108 Names of the Ruler of Obstacles’ Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Gaṇeśha sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Holy Mother. . . . . . . . . . . . .… You are… Vināyaka . . Buddhi-priya . . . . . . . . . . . || . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhiva . . . . . . . . . . . .Goddess of the Night The Soul of All The Creator Resplendent 20 Anek'ārchita . . . . . . . Sṛiṣhṭi-kartā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skand'āgraja . || . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pūta . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śharva-tanaya . . . . . . . . . . . . Vighna-rāja . Dvija-priya . . Destroying the Fire-bellied Demon Giving Power and Prosperity to Shrī Indra The Bestower of Speech Imperishable The Bestower of All Fulfillment 15 The Son of Shrī Shiva Loved by Shrī Pārvatī. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avyaya . . . . . . . . The Peerless Remover of Obstacles The Ruler of Obstacles The Son of Shrī Gauri The Lord of the Ganas The Elder Brother of Shrī Kārtikeya Inexhaustible Pure Skilful Overseeing the Universe Fond of the twice-born Agni-garbhach-chhid . . . . . Śhuddha . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . Vāṇī-prada . . . . . . Sarv'ātmaka . . . . . . . . . Gaṇ'eśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipped by the Multitude Auspicious and Benevolent Pure Fond of Intelligence 51 5 10 . . . . . . We humbly bow to You! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Divya . . . . . . . . Gaurī-putra . . . . . . . . . . Adhyakṣha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avyaya . Shri Mataji. . . . . . . . . You are indeed the Placer and Remover of Obstacles incarnated on this Earth. . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarva-siddhi-prada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lndra-śhrī-prada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śharvarī-priya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peaceful Celibate Having a Face like an Elephant Having Two Mothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brahmachārī . . . . . . . . . . . The Bestower of Boons Unchanging Endowed with Virtues and Skills Loved by Realised Souls Free from Fear 52 55 . Śhakti-saṁyukta . . . . . . Sun and Fire Wielding the Noose and Elephant Goad Whose Will is to be obeyed Beyond the Three Qualities 45 Without Blemish Without Impurity Self. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhakta-vighna vināśhana | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lambodara . . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri G anesha 25 Śhānta . . Chatura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Soma-sury'āgni-lochana || . . .Shrī Gauri & Shrī Pārvatī Praised by Sages Destroying the Obstacles of Devotees 30 Ekadanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . || . . . . . . . . . . . . Overflowing with Love Whose Eyes are the Moon. Dvija-priya . . . . . . Nirañjana . . . . . Gun'ātīta . . . . . . . . . . . . Brahma-viduttama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dvai-mātreya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swayam-siddha . . . . Hari . . Chhanda . Vīta-bhaya . . . . . . . . . . Chatur-bāhu . . . . . . . . .Fulfillilledf Whose Lotus Feet are worshipped by Sages Fond of Pomegranates 50 Varada . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . Śhāśhvata . . . . . . . . He who has One Tusk Having Four Arms Ingenious At One with the Source of Power Big-bellied 35 Having Ears like Winnowing Fans Removing Illusions with lion-like courage The Foremost Knower of the Supreme Spirit The Embodiment of Time The Lord of the Planets 40 Kāmī . Akalmaṣha . . . Pāśh'ānkuśha dhara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graha-pati . . . . . . . . . . . . . Siddh'ārchita-pad'āmbuja || Bījā-pūra-phal'āsakta . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . || . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhūrpa-karṇa . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kṛitī . . . . . . . . . Gaj'ānana . . . . Kāla . . . . . . . . . . . Muni-stutya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Our Refuge Creating Auspiciousness and Prosperity Gentle and Pleasing Granting the Desires of Devotees Serene and Gentle 75 The Bestower of Absolute Happiness Whose Body is Truth. . Śhrī-kantha . . . . . . . . Sach-chid-ānanda-vigraha | Gñyānī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhrī-pati . . . . . . . . | . . . Aja . . . . . Dānta . . . . . . . . Brahma-dveṣha-vivarjita || . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaivalya sukha-da . . . . Chakrī . . . . . . . Samāhita . . . . . . . . . . . * Pramatta-daitya-bhaya-da . . . Ikṣhu-chāpa-dhṛit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Śhrī-da . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . || . . . . . . Rām'ārchita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhakta-vāñchhita dāyaka || Śhanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whose Flower Arrows of sense enjoyment ensnare us The Bestower of Auspiciousness and Prosperity Unborn 60 Utpala-kara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vibudh'eśhwara . . . . . Awareness and Bliss The Embodiment of Wisdom Full of Compassion The Master of Self-control 80 Gadī . . . . . . . . . . . Kali-kalmaṣha nāśhana || . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . Stuti-harṣhita . . . . . . . . . . Kānta . . . . . Chandra-chūḍāmaṇi . . . . . Jaṭila . . . . . Free from any separation from the Supreme Inspiring Fear in power-intoxicated demons Having a Beautiful Throat The Lord of the Most Wise Worshipped by Shrī Rāma 85 53 . Holding a Blue Lotus Blossom The Lord of Auspiciousness and Prosperity Rejoicing in Praise The Splitter of the Mountain Ranges Intricate 65 The Destroyer of Kali-yuga's impurity Wearing the Moon as a Crest Jewel The Beloved The Destroyer of Sins Perfectly Attentive 70 Āśhrīta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhrī-kara . . . . . . . . Kulādri-bhettā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saumya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pāpa-hārī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri G anesha Brandishing a Mace The Wielder of the Discus Holding a Sugarcane Bow. . . . Dayā yuta . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . The Lord of Speech 95 Siddhi-dāyaka . . .. Hṛiṣhṭa . Sarva-siddhi pradāyaka | . The First-born Dhīra .. . . ... .. . . .. . . . . ...... . .. . . . || . . . . . . ... Having a Mouse as Your Vehicle Overjoyed 105 The Embodiment of Contentment The Benign Spirit Granting All Success and Self-realisation Stationed at the Muladhara Chakra The Bestower of Purity and Innocence Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ The symbols | and || indicate the ends of lines if one wishes to say this praise as a poem or song. The 108 N am es of Shri G anesha The Controller of Destiny Invested with a Cobra as a Sacred Thread Having a Stout Neck Independent in Action Fond of the Sound of Chanted Praise 90 Paraḥ . . . The Power of Illusion Mūṣhaka-vāhana . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Fond of Durva Grass and Bilva Fruit Avyakta-mūrti . . . Prasann'ātmā . . .. Nāga-rāja-yagñy'opavītavān || .. . . . . . . .. . Niṣh-kalaṅkatā dāyaka || ..... . . . ..... .. . . .. ... .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . ... . .. ... .. . . . . . .. .. . .. . . Beyond Sthūla-tuṇḍa .... . . . . The Supporter of all the Worlds Māyī . .. . . . . Sthūla-kaṇṭha .. . . . ..... . . . . . . .. charming than the God of love Samasta jagad'ādhāra .. . . .. .. . .. . . . Courageous Vāgīśha . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . Having a Stout Trunk Agraṇī .. . . . . . . . . Tuṣhṭa .. the Daughter of the Mountain King 100 Sva-lāvaṇya sudhā-sāra-jita-manmatha-vigraha | A Vast Ocean of Ambrosial Beauty more . . . . . . .. . ... .. .. .. . . . 54 . .. . . .. . . . .. .. . . . ... || ... . . ... ... | . . . . . . .. . .. . . . Of Wondrous Form Śhailendra tanuj'otsaṅga-khelan'otsuka mānasa || Fond of playing with Your Mother Shrī Pārvatī. . . Mulādhāra chakra sthita . .. . Sāma-ghoṣha priya . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . | . .Vidhi . .. . .. . . . .. . . .. Swayam-kartā . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . The Manifestation of the Unmanifest Adbhuta-mūrtimān .. . . . .. . . . .. ... .. .. . . . . . . ... . .. The Bestower of Success Durvā-bilva-priya . . You have compassion for Your devotees. You are the Lord of chastity. You are the refuge of all. You make holy what evil had soiled. Switzerland You are the one to be worshipped first. below the Matterhorn.i 108 Invocations to Shri Ganesha j These invocations were first offered to Shri Mataji at Shri Ganesha Puja 1984. You are the guardian of Shrī Mahā-lakshmi. You are adored by yogis and yoginis. 5 You are worshipped with red flowers. You are the word that was in the beginning. Obeisance to You again and again. You are auspiciousness and the bestower of auspiciousness. You are the source of security. You are wisdom and the bestower of wisdom. You are the foremost disciple of Shrī Shiva. You are the source of life. You are the beloved son of Shrī Mahā-gauri. You are manifested in the four heads of Shrī Brahmadeva. You are the giver of satisfaction and fulfillment. 25 55 . You are the Omkara. You build anew what was destroyed. You are listened to by Shrī Ādi Kundalini. 20 You are the greatest pupil of Shrī Mahā-Saraswatī. You are the support of the root and the support of the fruit. You resurrect the innocence that was lost. 10 You are innocence and the bestower of innocence. 15 You are the bestower of the inner paradise. You are the eldest brother of the Sahaja Yogis. You are Jesus the Child and Christ the King. 50 You grant the knowledge of pure love.Guru to reveal Your Mother. 35 You only know Your Mother. You lead the dance of Shrī Kṛishna's gopis. which is the presence of God. 45 You are the honesty of Sahaja Yoga. You fill the nets of Jesus' disciples. You live in the present. You are pleased by humility. You become the Ādi. You are the primordial friend. You are the bond of love between Shrī Rāma and His brothers. You are beyond grasp. You are pleased by simplicity.108 Invocations to Shri G anesha You are the glory of Shrī Mahā-vishnu. You are beyond temptations. You are the foundation of the Sahaj collective . You create the sphere of Sahaja Yoga. You are beyond imagination.the sangha. You grant the love of pure knowledge. 55 56 . You are the joy of Your Mother. You are the essence of buddha (enlightened wisdom). 30 You reside in all the Deities. You bestow the Shakti of chastity upon the Sahaja Yogis. You only know how to worship Your Mother. You are the substance of the Ādi Guru. You live on the complete blessings of Your Mother. You are the house of Yoga. 40 You are the body of Dharma. You are sahaja. You are the guardian of the Sanctum Sanctorum. because You are the essence of sweetness. You watch the gates of hell. especially in Sahaja Yogis. You are the dignity of eternal childhood.108 Invocations to Shri G anesha You challenge. You are the saviour of our attention. You shine like a thousand suns. You do not tolerate fanaticism. 65 You are the Lord of Mahārashtra. 80 You hold many weapons for the destruction of evil-doers. You are fond of dancing for Your Mother's delight. You are fond of laddhus. You bestow upon the seekers the power to become lotuses. defeat and punish negativity. You rule over a galaxy of lotuses. You are the Lord of the Ganas. That which is not within You is hell. You fan Your ears to make the chaitanya blow. You are the power of all bandhans. 70 You are the beloved one. You bless the sanctity of the marriage union. You are magnetic and fascinating. 75 You are fond of kusha grass. You are complete and perfect. You have a prominent belly expressing contentment. which is Mother Earth's green sari. 60 You grant the subtlety of discretion. You open and close the gates of hell. You have one tusk to lift us out of samsara (the world). You play and see the play. You call on this Earth the realised souls. You remove all the obstacles. You are the quality that makes love enchanting. 57 85 . You grant the darshan of the form and the formless.108 Invocations to Shri G anesha You are the remembrance of God within all seekers. You are fond of playing with Your Mother Shrī Nirmalā in the snowy regions of Sahasrara. You witness the awesome greatness of Shrī Ādi Shakti Nirmalā Devī. Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 58 . You are the owner of God as the child owns his mother. You sustain the hope for God during the quest. You allow the Divine Mother to feel Her motherhood. You are the bestower of absolute happiness. 100 You are the master of protocol of Shri Ādi Shakti Nirmalā Devī. You destroy the impurity of Kali-yuga. You are the bestower of boons. nourishes and elevates to God. You are the love by which we recognise God. You are the foremost knower of Shrī Ādi Shakti Nirmalā Devī. You are the love that soothes. 95 You are the vessel of sacred adoration. You are the purity of love immaculate. You grant the darshan of Shrī Nirmalā Ma and of Shrī Nirguna. You give to love its power of attraction. You are lost in the Goddess' darshan. You bring the yogi to the Goddess' darshan. 105 You allow the Sahaja Yogis to melt into You. 90 You gave an infinitesimal fraction of Your power to Manmatha (the God of love) and he conquered the world. You allow the Divine Father to enjoy Her creation. . . . . . . . . The Supreme Lord of Obstacles The First Manifestation of the Universe The Eyes of the Universe The Lord of all that moves Having a Beautiful Golden Form 5 The Residing Spirit of Every Creature Whose Form is Knowledge Containing the Whole World Living in Chastity Having Long and Powerful Arms 10 Ameya . . . . . . . . . Jagat prabhu | . Jagan maya || . Note: If the next name begins with a vowel. . . . . . . . Veda vedya . . . . . . . . Gajāsya . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mahākāya . . . . . Śhānta . Viśhva chakṣhuḥ . . . . . . . . Gñyāna rūpa . . . . . . . . . Sarva-ga . . . . . Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī You are: Vighneśha . . Vidyā nidhi . . . Immeasurable Of Unlimited Strength and Valour All Knowledge that is to be known Having a Mighty Body The Storehouse of Knowledge Without any ailments All-knowing Omnipresent Whose Nature is Peace Having an Elephants Face Vigata jvara | . . . . . . . . . . Anāmaya || . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiraṇya rūpa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarv‛ātmā . . . . . eg. . . . . This set of names is a poem and may be recited or sung. . . . Free from Afflictions Viśhva mūrti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i The 111 Names of Shri Ganesha j Om Śhri Gaṇeśhāya namaḥ! Salutations to Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in Her form as the Lord of All Categories and Master of all the Chakras. . Sarva-gñya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mahā bāhu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ameya-Amita vikrama (names 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ūrdhva retas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A single line | indicates the end of a line and a double line || is the end of the verse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amita vikrama | . . the final a of the previous name will elide with it. . . . . . . . . . . . . Whose Form is the Universe 59 15 20 . . . Viśhva vadana . . . . .12) becomes Amey’āmita vikrama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kānti-da . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puṇya . . . . . . . . Niyata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viśhv‛ādhāra . . . . . . . . . Amogha vikrama || . . . . . The Embodiment of Well-being Ananta . . . . Mantrī . . Infinite and Eternal 50 Moha varjita || . . . . . . . . Sāma-gāna priya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kāma-da . . . . . . . . . . . . . Possessing a Long Trunk Śhrīmān . . With Ears like Winnowing Fans 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Giver of Happiness 45 Śhuddha . . . . . . . . . Having the Chief of Mice as a Vehicle Dīrgha tuṇḍa dhara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Having a Curled Trunk Śhūrpa karṇa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Having a Beautiful and Auspicious Face Śharma-da . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pure Mūṣhak‛ādhipa vāhana | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free from all duality Stainless Whose actions are always effective Self-controlled Immaculately Pure Auspiciousness The Fulfiller of Desires The Grantor of Affection The Poet Whose form is Love 35 40 Kāma poṣhī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Having Eyes like Lotuses Kalā dhara || . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The 111 N am es of Shri G anesha Amey‛ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kavi | . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sur‛ādhipa | . Sattv‛ādhāra . . . Nirmala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nurturing the Pure Desire Kamal‛ākṣha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Possessor of all the Arts Su-mukha . . . Kāma rūpī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magnanimous The Foundation of the Universe Ancient and Everlasting 25 Fond of the chanting of Hymns and Praises The Wise Counsellor The Support of Reality and the Central Channel The Lord of the Devas The Witness of the Whole Creation 30 Nir-dvaṇdva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free from Illusions Vakra tuṇḍa . . Samasta sākṣhī . . . . . Nirlepa . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanātana || . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaṇeśha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dhūmra ketu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agh‛āpaha || . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mahā-grīva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yogi vandy‛āñghri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jyotiḥ swa-rūpa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Umā suta . . . . . . . . . Vara | . . . . . . . . . . . . Kumāra guru . . . . The Spirit that resides in all creatures Smoke-bannered Calm and Consistent The Preceptor of Shri Karttikeya 61 65 70 75 80 . . . . . . . . Hara . Kapila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pāvana . . Bhagavān . . . . . Siddhi sevita | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ugra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karuṇā sindhu . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lord of all Quests Fierce and Formidable Terrifying to evil-doers The Destroyer Happy and Auspicious The Overseer of the Ganas Worshipped by the Ganas The Supreme Lord of the Ganas The Controller of the Ganas Whose Form is Light Bhūt‛ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anākūla | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhavya vigraha || . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhubha | . . . Siddhi-da . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhīma . . . . . . . . . Śharaṇya . . . . . . . . . . . Gaṇ‛ādhyakṣha . . . One-tusked Having a Mighty Neck The One to be surrendered to Endowed with All Success and Power Granting Self-realisation The Ocean of Compassion The Lord of all Divine Qualities Having a Beautiful Form Of Huge and Unusual Appearance Reddish-brown coloured Ḍhuṇḍhi . . . Gaṇa nāyaka || . . Yogīśha . . . . . . . . . The 111 N am es of Shri G anesha The Divine Cool Breeze Holy and Purifying 55 The Most Excellent The Supreme Yogi Whose Feet are worshipped by Yogis The Son of Shri Pārvatī The Eradicator of Evil 60 Eka-danta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pavana . Gaṇ‛ārādhya . . . . . . Vikaṭa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Fire that consumes forests of obstacles Sindūra vadana . . . . . . . . . Supremely Beautiful Vidyāndha kāra mārtaṇḍa The Sun of Knowledge that dispels all darkness Vighn‛āraṇya davānala ||. . . Heramba . . . . . . . . . The 111 N am es of Shri G anesha The Supreme Bliss 85 The Protector of the Meek The One extolled in the Vedas Having a Snake as a Sacred Thread Unconquerable Fond of the young sprouts of Durva grass 90 Bhāla chandra . . . . . The One at whose Divine Lotus Feet we surrender Bhakta mandāra bhūruha || Worshipped with white Mandara flowers 105 Ratna siṁh‛āsan‛āsīna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vināyaka || . . . . . . . . . . . All-pervading Prathama pūjita | . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seated on the jewelled Lion Throne Maṇi kuṇḍala maṇḍita | . . . . . . . Nāg‛opavītī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veda sam-stuta || . . Śhiva putra . . . . . . . Adorned with Pearl Earrings Bhakta kalyāṇa-da . The Highest Form of Innocence at Agñya Chakra Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Who is incarnated on this Earth in person as Adi Shakti Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Salutations to You for ever and ever 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Immeasurable Kalyāṇa guṇa saṁśhraya || The Refuge of those with Auspicious Qualities 110 Mahā-gaṇapati . . . . . . . . . . . . Constant and Eternal Vibhu . . . . . . Līl‛āva-lambita vapu . . . . Sporting the Moon on the Forehead The Support of the Universe The Son of Lord Shiva The Peerless Remover of Obstacles The One on whose manifestation the whole cosmic drama depends 95 Pūrṇa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dur-dharṣha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complete Parama sundara | . . . . Whose Face is adorned with Red Lead 100 Nitya . . . . . . . Worshipped First Śharaṇya divya pādābja . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viśhva dhātā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ānanda . . . . Bāla dūrv‛āñkura priya | . . . . . The Giver of Prosperity to Your Devotees Ameya . . . . . . . the Radiant Lord who destroys all negativity with His Spotless Brilliance! 63 .Victory to Shrī Kārttikeya! The Glorious Son of Shrī Shiva. . . . . . . . . . . . You are… The Vanquisher of Mighty Foes Hidden and Beyond Comprehension The One with Six Faces The Son of the Three-eyed Shrī Shiva The Lord Supreme Golden-hued The Son of the six starry maids . . . . . . . . Compassionate Loving Your Devotees like Your Own Children The Son of Shrī Pārvatī The Support of the Kundalini The Eternally-youthful Lord 25 64 . . Prabhu . . Kumāra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i The 108 Names of Shri Kārttikeya j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Kārttikeya sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Holy Mother. Dwādaśha bhuja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Excited with Joy 15 Pramatta . . . . . . Ṣhaṇ-mukha . . . . Umā-suta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intoxicated with Divine Wrath against evil Unmatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhāla-netra-suta . . . The Wielder of the Lance * Piśhitāśha prabhañjana Annihilating the flesh-eating demons * Tarak'āsura saṁhārī . Dwādaśha netra . . The Lord of Wisdom 20 Kṛipālu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Commander of the Divine Army Prāgñya . . . . . . . . . Śhakti dhara . . . You are the Heroic Destroyer of demons and devils in person before us. Shri Mataji. . Piṅgala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kṛittikā-sūnu . . . . . . . . . . . . Furious with demonic forces Sura-sainya surakṣhaka The Faithful Guardian of the Army of the Devas Deva-senā pati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Destroyer of Tarakasura * Rākṣho-bala vimardana Crushing the powerful Asuric forces Matta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pleiades The Rider on the Peacock The Lord with Twelve Arms The Lord with Twelve Eyes 5 10 Śhakti dhara . . . . . . . Śhikhi vāhana . . . . Salutations to You! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī… Skanda . . . . . Bhakta vatsala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . the demon Tarakasura hiding inside Senānī . . . . .. . . . Akṣhobhya . ... Dvi-varṇa . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . The Master of Auspiciousness The Master of Shrī Shiva's Soldiers The Master of All The Eternal Lord The Lord of Unlimited Power (Shrī Shesha) 35 Unperturbed The Son of Shrī Shiva The Offspring of the Holy River Ganga Born in a reed-bed beside the River Ganga Born of Fire 40 Āhūta . . . . . Uj-jṛimbha . . . . . . . . . . Sarva-swāmī . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . Vasu-mat . . . Sanātana . . . . . . . ... .. . . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Gaṇa-swāmī . . . . Tamas. The General of the Divine Army Agni-ja . .. The One invoked in ceremonies Conceived by Fire Nurtured in the sacred Shami Tree The Seed of the Universe Destroying the enemies of the Devas 45 Golden-yellow coloured The Bringer of Auspiciousness and Good Fortune Beneficent Having the appearance of a Boy Opening the Mouth to consume the demons 50 Pra-jṛimbha .. . .. .. Śhubha-kṛit . . . .. Vaṭu-veśha-bhṛit .. . . .The 108 N am es of Shri K arttikeya Krauncha dāraṇa . . ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . The Son of Shrī Shiva 30 Śhiva-swāmī . . Kamal'āsana saṁstuta Eka-varṇa . Śhamī-garbha . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. Tri-varṇa . .. . . Jṛimbha . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . Pāvak'ātmaja . . . . Ananta-śhakti . Viśhwa-retas . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. Controlling the fire-sign Vishaka (Libra/Scorpio) Śhaṅkar'ātmaja . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Born of the Effulgent Fire Viśhākha . . Śhar’od-bhūta . .. . . . Surāri-ghna . . . . . .. . Harid-varṇa . Rending asunder Mount Krauncha to destroy . . . . . . . . . Rajas and Sattwa 65 .. . . . Pārvatī-priya nandana Gaṅgā suta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yawning widely to suck in the Rakshasas Coming forth to destroy negativity Praised with the Lotus-seated Shrī Brahmadeva The ‘One-syllabled’ Om Having two manifestations as Matter and Spirit 55 Of three aspects. Agni-garbha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . The Luminous Sun Effulgent like the Sun Of Unfathomable Nature Radiant like the Moon Skillful. Gabhastī . Kaivalya . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artistic & wearing a Crescent Moon 65 The Upholder of Illusion The Divine Power of Illusion The Liberation of One-ness with the Supreme Whose Nature is Inner Strength The Source of all Existence 70 Amey'ātmā . . . Chandra varṇa . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. The Wielder of lndra's Thunderbolt Parama-ḍambha ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... Supremely Joy-giving Śhikhandi-kṛita ketana The Lord of the Peacock Banner Ḍambha . . . . . . .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . a Pulinda maiden Abounding with the Mahāsaraswatī Power The Giver of Refuge to the Whole Universe 80 Su-manohara Chatur-varṇa . . Veda-garbha . . . . . . ... . . Mahā-māyī . Parabrahma .. . . . Magnanimous Abounding in Glory The Curer of Illness The Highest Lord The Matchless Master 75 The Supreme Transcendent Spirit The Source of Spiritual Knowledge The Protector of Valli. . . . . . house-holder. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . Anāmaya . . . . He whose Form is Infinite Ānanda . . . . . . . .Pancha-varṇa . . Tejo-nidhi . . . Gahana . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . Āśhrit'ākhila-dātā . . . . . . . . Pulinda-kanyā-bhartā Mahā-sāraswat’āvṛita . . . The Remover of Diseases Ananta-mūrti . . .. . The Destroyer of Thieves Roga-nāśhaka . Sahat-ātmaka . . Guru . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . forest-dweller and renunciant Manifesting as the Five Elements The Lord of Creation 60 Pūṣhan . . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . .. . Chora-ghna . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kalā-dhara . . . . . . . . Viśhwa-yoni . . . . . . . Parameṣhṭhī . . Māyā-dhara . . . . . .. The 108 N am es of Shri K arttikeya Captivatingly Beautiful The Four Stages of Life as student. . .. .. . . The Supreme Collector 66 85 . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. Prajāpati . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . (1275-1296 CE) 67 .. . . was an aspect of Shri Vishnumāyā. . Mumbai. . . . Viruddha hantā . .. . Sopanadeva. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . Akṣhaya-phala prada . . . . . . Anīśhwara . His Guru was His elder brother Nivritti. . . Kāraṇ'otpatti-deha . . .. ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Parāyaṇa . . . . . . . . . The Lustrous Golden Colour of the Right Channel The Consummation of Glory Effulgent Radiance Fond of Your Invincible Hidden Powers The Serene Lord of Luminous Wisdom 105 Fond of Realised Saints The Sovereign Lord Almighty The Bestower of Eternal Blessings Faultless brilliance . . . . . . . . . . . . He took Samadhi in the Maharastrian village of Alandi at the age of (see: Shrī Kārtikeya Puja. . . . Mahān . . . Vṛiṣhā-kapi . . . . . . . . Prāna . . Loka-guru . . . . . . his younger brother. . .. .. . . . . at the age of sixteen and later the 'Amrut’anubhava'. . a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. Amṛuta . . . Rakta-śhyāma gala . . .. . . . . . . . He wrote the 'Gnyaneśhwari'. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarv'eśhwara . Subrahmaṇya . . . . one of the Ekadasha Rudras The Cause of the Birth of the Body 90 Kāraṇ'ātīta vigraha .Shrī Kalki 95 100 Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Gñyāneśhwara –‘Lord of Knowledge’ (aka. . . . Brāhmaṇa . . . . . Whoise Body is beyond all causes The God who has no superior The Nectar of Immortality The Breath of Life The Supporter of Life The Final Refuge The Subjugator of Hostile Forces The Vanquisher of Heroic Demons Having a Dark Red Throat The Guru of the Universe Su-piṅgala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Brāhmaṇa priya . . . . . . . . . Dñyāneśhwara / Gñyānadeva) Shrī Kārtikeya incarnated as the Marathi poet-saint Gnyaneśhwara. . . . . ..Mahā-ḍambha . 21-12-96) twenty-one. Niṣhkalaṅka . . . . . . . . . .. both recommended by Shri Mataji. .. . . Prāna-dhara .. . Guha priya . Muktabai. Vīra-ghna . was an incarnation of Shri Brahmadeva and his sister. . . . . . . an aspect of Śhrī Śhiva. . . . . . .. . The 108 N am es of Shri K arttikeya The Master of Great Weapons In the Form of the ‘man-ape’ having the power of the Sun. . . So that we may soon stand upon You in great numbers. most of all. water. We long for the cleansing of all lands. now that we have grown a little and stand firmer each day. the Dance of Lord Shiva. O Globe. i Prayer to Shri Bhoomi Devi j Upon You. we come humbly to You. clothing and shelter. O Beloved Mother Earth. so that we may desire only that which is right. And with our heads bowed. You have given us food. Bolo Shri Bhūmi Devī sākshāt Shri Ādi Śhakti Mataji Śhrī Nirmalā Devī Ki Jai! 68 . O Beloved Mother Earth. O Beloved Mother Earth. beloved wife of Shri Vishnu. Only through Your kind Love for Your children are we here now. Viṣhṇu-patnim namas-tubhyam pāda-sparśham kṣhamaswa me Obeisance to You. And invoke with one mighty voice. as Your seas cleanse the shores. We pray to You to help clear the way as we begin to march forward. give us patience as we search for our brothers and sisters. Give us perseverance in our task. O Beloved Mother Earth. We hope to be many.i Shri Bhūmi Devī Vandanā j Traditionally this shloka is offered to the Mother Earth on waking each morning. Give us detachment from all distractions. support us. we stand at this the crossroads of man's destiny. Samudra vasane Devi parvata-stana-maṇḍale O Goddess. Beloved Mother Earth. O Beloved Mother Earth. Asking further sustenance and strength for the many long days ahead. These things we most humbly pray. help us. whose garments are the oceans. whose breasts are the mountains. The righteous may return to their divine home. Beloved Mother Earth. we thank You. with our heads bowed. so that upon You. You have graciously sustained us thus far. To clean our hearts. Forgive me for touching You with my feet. which are the Deities on what Chakras.’ Note: Names are in Dative Case for the Mantra Om Twameva sākṣhāt Shrī ……. 13. 17. You know where they are. 8. Son of Atri The Shining Pure Desire of God The Powers of Speech.i 69 Names of Shri Kundalinī Śhakti j From Guru Puja. 6. You can sit down and just pay attention. 12. 16. Thought and Arts The Incarnations of Shrī Brahmā and Shrī Gruha-lakshmi The Ancestor of Judaism and Islam The Great Law-giver. Śhrī Ganeśhāya namaḥ Nirmalā Gaurī Kuṇḍalinī-Mātre Saraswatī Brahmadevāya Hasrat Āli Fatimā Mātre The Power of Holiness and Innocence Ādi Guru Dattātreyāya Ābraham Moses Zaratustrāya Mohammed Sahibāya Confuciusāya Lao Tzeāya Sāī Nāthāya Rājā Janakāya Guru Nanakāya Socrates Avadhūta Adhirathāya Lakṣhmī Nārāyaṇāya Viṣhṇu Lakṣhmyai Śheṣhāya Sūrya Chakra-Swāminī Śhaktyai The Primordial Master. You are: Om Twameva sākshāt: 1. 11. namaḥ as they were said at the Puja with Shri Mataji. 4. 5. 7. 18. 10. taken from the waters The Promulgator of Monotheism The Prophet of Islam The Teacher of Spirituality in Worldly Life The Visionary of Tao –‘Spirit’ The Unifier of Religions The Father of Shrī Sītā The Prophet of Universal Brotherhood The Enquirer after Truth and Wisdom The Detached Charioteer The Support and Refuge of Humanity The Foundations of Spiritual Life The Heating Energy of the Right Side 69 . 3. 2. 14. 02-12-79 (Shri Mataji’s Declaration) Shri Mataji: ‘Now you pay attention to those Deities within your Kundalini. 19. 9. London. 15. 28.69 N am es of Shri K undalini Shakti 20. 36. 35. 27. 30. 25. 41. 26. Chandra Chakra-Swāminī Śhaktyai Gṛuha-lakṣhmī Śhakti Mātre Durgā Jagadambā Mātre Śhiva Pārvatī Mātre Karuṇā Rasa Sāgarāya Dayā Sāgarāya Kṣham’āśhrayiṇyai Atmā Paramātmane Kṣhetra-gñyāya Sītā Rāma Maryāda-Puruṣh’ottamāya Viṣhṇu Granthi Vibhedinī-Śhakti Mātre Rādhā Kriṣhṇa-Pūrṇ’āvatārāya Yaśhodā Rukminī Viṭṭhalāya Viṣhṇu-māyāyai The Cooling Bliss of the Left Side The Supporting Power of the Housewife The Mother carrying us across this World Auspicious Bliss and Supreme Knowledge The Ocean of Compassion The Ocean of Mercy The Abode of Forgiveness The Individual and Universal Spirit The Spirit as the Knower of the Body The Highest Manifestation of Righteousness Breaking through the Knot of Worldly Illusion The Complete Incarnation of the Father The Powers of Right Vishuddhi The Pure Power of Left Vishuddhi 34. 23. 24. 21. 22. 29. Lalitā Chakra-Swāminī Śhaktyai Śhrī Chakra Swāminī-Śhaktyai Virātāya Virātaṅganāya Haṁsa Chakra Swāminī-Śhaktyai Pranavāya Omkārāya Kārttikeyāya Mahāgaṇeśhāya The Concentrated Power of the Left Side The Activation of the Right Side The Vast Cosmic Form and its Power The Power of Discrimination The Primordial Reverberation The Sound that produces Creation The Commander of the Divine Forces The Evolved Power of Innocence 70 . 31. 39. 40. 38. 37. 33. 32. 47. 43. 54. 55. 45. 49. The Great Warrior. 61. 59. 48. 46. 58. 50. 51. 44. 56. 52. ruling Superego Mahāvīrāya The Awakened Lord of the Ego Gautama Buddhāya Swa-prakāśhāya Mary Jesus The Self-illuminated Incarnation of Shrī Ganesha and Mahālakshmī Mahākali Śhakti Bhairavāya The Powers of the Left Side Lord Shiva as the Bestower of Mahā-śhaṅkarāya the Greatest Well-being Mahā-saraswatī Śhakti-Hanumantāya Mahā-brahmadevāya Mahā-gaṇapataye Mahat-ahaṁkārāya Mahālakṣhmī Śhakti-Mahāviṣhṇave Ekādeśhāya Śhakti Rudrāya Rudra Granthi Vibhedinī – -Śhakti Mātre Chandra Maṇḍala-Madhya-sthāya Bhānu Sūrya Maṇḍala-Madhya-sthāya Iḍā Nāḍī Swāminī Śhaktyai Piṅgala Nāḍī Swāminī-Śhaktyai Suṣhumna Nāḍī Swāminī-Śhaktyai Sarva Iḍā Granthi-Vibhedinī-Śhaktyai Sarva Piṅgala Nadi Granthi-Vibhedinī Śhaktyai Sarva Sahasrāra Granthi-Vibhedinī Śhaktyai The Powers of the Right Side Giving the Highest Knowledge The Supreme Lord of Angels The Transcendent Identity of the Divine The Evolutionary Power The Power of Correcting Evil Tendencies Splitting the Final Knot of Illusion inside the head Residing in the Orb of the Moon (Left Side .Superego) Residing in the Orb of the Sun (Right Side – Supra-ego) Ruling the Left Channel Ruling the Right Channel Controlling the Central Channel Breaking all obstructions of the Left Side Breaking all obstructions of the Right Side Splitting all knots preventing Sahasrāra Chakra from opening 71 . 57. 60.69 N am es of Shri K undalini Shakti 42. 53. 65. have been put into the Dative case for the sake of consistency apart from the non-Sanskrit names of the Adi Gurus.. Sarva Suṣhumna Granthi-Vibhedinī Śhaktyai Sahasrāra Swāminī Mokṣha -Pradāyinī Niṣhkalaṅkāya Mahāmāyā Mātājī-Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai Ardha-bindu Śhakti Mātre Bindu Śhakti Mātre Valaya Śhakti Mātre Piercing through all the difficulties of the Central Channel The Immaculate Goddess who opens the Sahasrara and grants Liberation Shri Mataji as the Incarnation of the Supreme Illusory Creative Power The Chakra above Sahasrara The Second Chakra above Sahasrara The Circle – the Unlimited All-pervading Consciousness. but the one given here is the simplest and most commonly used by Shri Mataji. 68. namaḥ This would be suitable for use in a Havan where we use this mantra form followed by ‘Om Swāhā’. The names are in the Dative Case as they appear in the transcript of the Puja. Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śḥakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ This list of the Deities of the Chakras and Nadis as a set of names for use in Puja or Havan is a new addition to the Mantrabook. 69. 63. Some names that She personally suggests after the list have been incorporated at what it is hoped are the appropriate places.69 N am es of Shri K undalini Shakti 62. 66. 67. some names which weren’t. In the original tape the names are said in the mantra: Om Twameva sākshāt Shrī ………. third level above Sahasrāra Sadāśhiva Ādi-Śhakti Mātre Almighty and Eternal God and His Primordial Power The Supreme All-pervading Para-brahmane Formless Consciousness. It was offered at the historic Guru Puja in London where Shri Mataji made Her Declaration. It is assumed that the list was composed by Shri Mataji before the Puja but we do not have confirmation of that. The translations are an addition. 72 . 64. There are some different versions of the Chakras above Sahasrāra. 73 . who bears the Veena and the Book of Knowledge.i The Swādhishthāna Chakra j Namāmi Śhāradām Devīm vīnā pustaka dhārinīm I bow to Shrī Saraswatī. 74 . . . . Tongue and Nose The Five Organs of Action. . . . . . . . Taste. . . . . . . . . . . Speech. . Mahat'ahaṁkāra . .. Sight. . . . .i The 21 Names of Shri Brahmadeva-Saraswatī j The 25 Tattwas –‘Principles of Creation’ of the Samkhya Philosophy. . Hands. . . . . . . . . Pañch’endriya .. .. .. .. . . Skin.Divine I-consciousness Concept of Individuality 5 Attention – the Power of the Right Side Mind – the Power of the Left Side The Ruler of the Principle of Ether The Ruler of the Principle of Air The Ruler of the Principle of Fire and Light I0 The Ruler of the Principle of Water The Ruler of the Principle of Earth The Golden Egg of Shrī Brahma that gives birth to the Universe The Five Organs of Sense. . . . . . Puruṣha . .. Ether. . . Water. .. Taijas'ātmikā . . Rajas-‘passion’ and Sattva-‘truth’ Universal – the Soul in the Waking State Light – the Soul in the Dreaming State 20 Wisdom – the Soul in the Deep Sleep State The Fourth State of Consciousness – Pure Spirit Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ * The names have been reworked to include all the Principles of Creation 75 . . . . .. . . Feet. Buddhi . Fire. . .. Bhūmi-tattwa-swāminī Hiranya-garbha . .. .. . . . .. . .. . . . Āpa-tattwa-swāminī . Chitta . . . Prakṛitī . . . . . Pañcha-mahā-bhūtā Triguṇ’ātmikā . . . . . . Pañcha-karmendriya Pañcha-tan-mātrā . . . . . . Tejas-tattwa-swāminī . . . . . . You are… The Animating and Witnessing Supreme Spirit Ādi Shakti – the Creative Power of Nature The Faculty of Perception and Intelligence The Great ‘I am’. . . . . Turīya . . .. Smell The Five Physical Elements. . . . Pragñy'ātmikā ... .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . Ahaṁkāra . . . . . . . . . Ears. . Hearing. Viśhwa . Air. . Ākāśha-tattwa-swāminī Vāyu-tattwa-swāminī . .. . . . . . . . . Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī . . . . . . . .. . . . .. Touch. Manas . . . . . . . .Generation and Excretion I5 The Five Subtle Elements. . . Eyes. . . . . .. .. . . . . Earth Causing Creation to manifest in the Three MoodsTamas-‘darkness’. . . . . In his opera 'Die Zauberflote' -The Magic Flute. Mozart's music is full of the joy-giving qualities of the Central Channel. Austria. Shrī Shiva Prabhṛiti-bhir Devaiḥ sadā vanditā And all the Deities eternally praise and worship. Bach's music has the quality of the Right Channel and his '48 Preludes and Fugues' helped to establish the basis of conventional western harmony. a scepter and grant boons. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an incarnation of Shrī Narada. Niḥ:śheṣha jāḍy'āpahā And completely remove our ignorance. Yā Brahm'āchyuta Śhañkara She whom Shrī Brahma. Tamino and Pamina express the qualities of Seekers of Truth and Sarastro (Zarathustra) epitomises the Ādi Guru. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) and George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) took their birth in Germany in the same year.i Shri Saraswatī Vandanā j (Prayer to Shrī Saraswatī) Yā kundendu tuṣhāra hāra dhavalā She who is adorned with a snow-white garland of Jasmine flowers Yā śhubhra vastr’āvṛitā She who is dressed in white Yā vīnā vara daṇḍa maṇḍita karaḥ She whose decorated hands hold a Veena. protect us. Sā mām pātu Saraswatī Bhagawatī May She. Shrī Vishnu. His great choral work 'The Messiah' is said to have been composed in only twenty-four days. Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Who is incarnated in person as Our Holy Mother Shri Mataji The Divine Gift of Music Music is the gift of Shrī Saraswatī to humanity and was passed down to humanity by sage Narada and other ancient ṛishis. Yā śhweta padm'āsanā She who is seated in a white lotus. Handel's music activates the Left Channel with qualities such as Bhakti –‘Devotion’. 76 . Born in Salzburg. the Goddess Saraswatī with all Divine qualities. Bhuvaḥ -‘Atmosphere’ and Swaḥ -‘Heaven’ are the ‘Three Worlds’ often referred to in praises. (6) Tapas –‘Penance’.i Gāyatri Mantra j Om Bhūḥ. which is correct for a Gayatri verse. Om Tapaḥ. Bhūr –‘Earth’. Om Mahaḥ Om – You are the Earth. Sahasrāra 77 . Heaven and Omkāra Itself. *(Om Bhūr Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ) Collectivity. Earth. and is helpful for those whose Right Side needs development but not recommended for those whose Right Side is already over-developed. Om Swaḥ. Renunciation and Ultimate Reality. This ancient hymn in praise of Lord Savitṛi -‘the Impeller’ is from the Ṛig Veda and may be at least ten thousand years old. giving the first two lines 24 syllables. Heaven and World of Joyful Glory Om Janaḥ. *This phrase is sometimes added. Om tat-Savitur-varenyam. Sky. The Seven Worlds correspond with the Chakras: (1) Bhūr –‘Earth’. Āgñyā and (7) Satyam –‘Reality’. Nābhi. Swadhishthana’. The Gayatri Mantra is recited morning and evening by the ‘twice-born’ Hindus at the lighting of the sacred fire. This hymn addresses the elements of the Piñgalā Nādi-‘Right Side’. The Gāyatrī Metre is considered one of the best poetic forms with which to address the Divine. (5) Janaḥ -‘People’. Om Bhuvaḥ. it consists of three lines of eight syllables each. and an aspect of Shri Brahmadeva. Atmosphere. (3) Swaḥ ‘Heaven’ (peace). You are the Waters. Heart. (4) Mahar –‘Glory’. Mūlādhāra. the Light and the Nectar of Immortality Brahma bhūr-bhuvaḥ swar'om The Supreme Spirit. Vishuddhi. Om Satyam. bhargo devasya dhīmahi We meditate on the Divine Effulgence of the Excellent Shrī Savitṛi Dhiyo-yo'naḥ prachodayāt May the One on whom we meditate direct and stimulate us Om āpo jyoti-raso-‘mṛutam Om. He is the Personification of the Power of the Sun. (2) Bhuvaḥ -‘Sky’ (thought). Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Brahmadeva sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother. Salutations to You! 78 . You are verily Shri Brahmadeva. . . . . Ḥaider-al-Karrār . . . Asadullāh . . . Safdar . ‘Hazrat’ is a title like ‘Your Honour’ or ‘His Holiness’ and literally means ‘Presence’. was a full incarnation of Shrī Brahmadeva. . lā sayf ʾilā Zūlfiqār’ "There is no hero like Ali. . . . . . . . . . . . Abu Turāb . . .was given Him as a baby by Shri Mohammad. . . . . . . . . . . The name Āli – meaning ‘Exalted’ . You are… The Commander of the Faithful The Father of Soil* The Lion of God The Invincible Charging Lion The Fighter Weilding the legendary two-pointed sword Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ * A name given to Ali by Shrī Mohammad when he saw Him asleep covered with dust. Muhammad’s cousin and the first Muslim. . . also because of His lengthy prayers with the head bowed to the ground. there is no sword like Zulfiqar" Saying attributed to Prophet Mohammad Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī . Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Hazrat-Āli sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Shri Mataji. . . . Zūlfiqār-qabaḍ . . . You are indeed Shrī Hazrat-Ali incarnated. . See p. . . the Merciful ‘Lā fata ʾilā ʿAlī.319 for the Arabic Pronunciation Guide. . .i The 6 Names of Hazrat Āli j Hazrat Ali. Amīr al-Mu'minīn . . . Salutations to You! Bismillāh-ir-Rahmān-ir-Rahīm In the name of Allah the Beneficent. . . . 79 . and their sons Hassan and Hussein were incarnations of Luv and Kush. 07-02-81) Sopanadeva (1277-1296 CE) Shrī Brahmadeva also incarnated as the younger brother of Gnyaneśhwara (p. Delhi. After the death of Mohammed in 632. who are still killing each other today. Sopanadeva was a man of action.67). 80 . The Imam Ali holy shrine. Mohammed said of him: 'I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate'. The Sopanadeva temple is by the river Karhe in Saswad near (see: Shrī Fatima Puja. Switzerland. However the succession debate caused Islam to split into Shia and Sunni factions.The Incarnations of Śhrī Brahmadeva Hazrat-Ali (Ali ibn Abu Talib. despite being the Prophet's chosen successor. to house the Black Stone. Ali is highly revered by Sufis. Meshed Ali –‘the Tomb of Ali' is a mosque located nearby in Najaf. (see: Nabhi/Void. a Śhiva Linga mentioned in the Puranas as Mekk'eśhwara Śhiva. each considering the others infidels. at the age of nineteen. Ali's own teachings were later recorded and collated in the Shi'a book Nahj ai-Balagha 'Peak of Eloquence'. 14-08-88) Pune. a friend of the family. an incarnation of Śhrī Gṛuha-lakshmi. poet and spiritual leader. Ali was considered too young to be Caliph –‘leader’ at 33. Ali was unique in being born inside the Kaaba at Mecca – a compound built by Abraham’s son Ishmael. Revered as 'Commander of the Faithful'. Sopanadeva took his Samādhi soon after Gnyaneśhwara and Muktabai. gave the baby the name Ali –‘Exalted’. Ali was a younger cousin of the Prophet Mohammed and was the first person to embrace Islam at the age of ten. Ali was a man of great uprightness. The eldest brother and Guru Nivritti-nāth was an aspect of Shrī Shiva. Ali was assassinated as he prayed in the mosque at Kufa in Iraq where He had moved his base. and was a mighty and courageous warrior and a great defender of the Prophet Himself. often working to support the spiritual life of his brothers. he fought in every battle to establish Islam bar one. He married the Prophet’s daughter Fatima. the ancestor of the Arab race. a title he held for only six years. moral and physical courage and generosity. Mohammad. A great orator. and their younger sister Muktabai an aspect of Shrī Vishnumaya. Ali compiled a complete version of the Qur'an called the Mus'haf. He devoted himself to a quiet life behind the scenes and twenty-four years later was finally elected Caliph. 599-661CE) A full incarnation of Śhrī Brahmadeva. 81 . peace. 82 . peace. Peace.i The Nābhi (Manipūra) Chakra j Om Śhāntiḥ Śhāntiḥ Śhāntiḥ Amen. . . . .“Saubhagya Saubhagya means “good fortune’. . Satya Lakṣhmī . Mahālakṣhmī . . . . 4. . . . . Yoga which you know. It’s only God who gives good fortune which is blissful. . . Yoga Lakṣhmī. . . Amṛuta Lakṣhmī . . . . . . . Saubhāgya Lakṣhmī . . . . . Now the wealth that does not die. . . . . Adi Shakti The Wealth of Knowledge Auspicious Good Fortune The Divine Nectar of Immortality The Goddess of the Household The Welfare and Prosperity of a Kingdom The Goddess who teaches the Truth The Goddess of Food. . Shri Saubhâ Saubhagya” Saubhâgya Lakshmî Lakshmî . 2. . Bhogya Lakṣhmī . . . Vidyā Lakṣhmī . . 3. . Shri Âdyâ Mahâ dyâ Lakshmî Lakshmî . . . . . . . . . . . The rest is all avidya –‘ignnorance’.i The 10 Names of Shri Lakshmī j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Lakṣhmī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Shri Mataji. . . . . . . . . . . is the Spirit. . . . . . . . . Wealth and Enjoyment The Spiritual Richness of Yoga The Power of Evolution and Ascent Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ ‘Now Mahâ Mahâlakshmi has eight aspects. Salutations to You! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.. . . Shrī hr Gruha Lakshmî Lakshm – you know that… 83 . . .means “Mah Mahâlakshmî lakshmî” that’s the first one. 1. . . You are… The Primordial Goddess. . . . . Gṛuha Lakṣhmī . . . Lakshmi is the grace. For Left Swadhisthana you know this is the Mantra. Shri Vidyâ Vidyâ Lakshmî Lakshmî .means the thing that does not die. . . . Rāja Lakṣhmī . awareness that is gracious. . .… Ādyā Lakṣhmī . 5. . . You are Shri Lakshmi incarnated on this Earth. . . . . . .Vidyâ Vidyâ is the art of Sahaja Sahaja Yoga. . . . . . . . . Shri Amruta Lakshmî Lakshmî . . . . . Lakshmi So these are the eight-fold paths by which one has to grace oneself. Because of Mother Earth. the whole cosmos is supported by Mother Earth.6. If you go on doing everything properly. India. the Universe exists. The name Lakshmī can be separated into: La– Bīja Mantra of Earth Element.Central Channel. do this. then you have got Satya Lakshmi. She gives whatever is required for our enjoyment and nourishment if our desires are pure and auspicious. When the Spirit is flowing. ‘The forebearing Mother Earth who gives us Spiritual Ascent’. first of all. 18-10-88 ‘(Some people are). forgiveness.’ 09-11-80. I said the brain should be all right. Diwali Puja. Shri Satya Lakshmî Lakshmî . by which you go to Yoga. Yoga that’s Yoga Lakshmi. Śhr hrī hr Bhogya Lakshmî Lakshmî . (Second truth) is ‘who are you?’ You are the Spirit.She is the one who has given you awareness that you are the instrument of God and that He is working through you.… First of all ego must 07-04-81 Lakshmi Puja Sydney go.. May God give you that power.’ 'Eighth Day of Navaratri'. Ksham– ‘Forebearance. Pune. because She. Lakshmi 7. otherwise what’s the use?’ 84 .the power which takes you to your grace. Hampstead Shrī Lakshmī is the Supporting and Sustaining power of the Mother Earth. Shri Yoga Lakshmî Lakshmî . you get complete enjoyment.’ Ī . 8. And the third truth is ‘Who am I’? And the fourth truth is ‘Who is God’? If they become your awareness. Only through the grace of Bhogya Lakshmi.means “the one by which you enjoy”. the Mother Earth was created out of the all the cosmos. ‘Oh Devi (Lakshmi Lakshmi)! Lakshmi You are the only support of this World. ie. doing this. because You are there as the Mother Earth and supporting the Universe as the Mother Earth. Lakshmi you can enjoy that Ocean of Joy. very particular about the ritual to be done properly. . . . . . . Reality and Goodness 20 Śhāntā .i The 108 Names of Shri Lakshmī j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Lakṣhmī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother Shri Mataji. . . . . Param'ānanda-rūpinī Nitya śhuddhā . . . Bhogya Lakṣhmī . . Dhānya Lakṣhmī . . . . Rāja Lakṣhmī . . . Mokṣha Lakṣhmī . . Vijaya Lakṣhmī . . . . . . . . . . the Ideal Housewife The Prosperity and Well-being of a Kingdom 5 The Immortal Goddess who showers Divine Bliss The Well-favoured Embodiment of Truth Giving Food. . . The Primordial Goddess of Prosperity and Well-being The Goddess who gives the Highest Knowledge The Forebearing Mother who grants Union The Welfare of the House-hold. . . . Sattvā . . . . . . Vidyā Lakṣhmī . . . . . . . . . . Aiśhwarya Lakṣhmī . Satya Lakṣhmī . Saubhāgya Lakṣhmī . . . . Peaceful Omnipresent Residing in the Sky Whose Form is Supreme Joy Ever Pure 85 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salutations to You! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . . Wealth and Enjoyment The Abode of all Auspiciousness and Good Fortune The Triumphant Goddess 10 Gaja Lakṣhmī . . . Vyoma nilayā . Vīra Lakṣhmī . . Bhāgya Lakṣhmī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . giving all the blessings for our ascent. . . . . . . . . . Dhana Lakṣhmī . . . Santāna Lakṣhmī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoga Lakṣhmī . . . . . . The Goddess flanked by Elephants showering water The Mother Earth of Great Riches and Treasures The Goddess of Worldly and Spiritual Power The Giver of Lineage and Offsspring The Grantor of Good Fortune 15 The Abundance of Grain The Mother of the Courageous The Power of Ascent to Liberation The Evolutionary Power Truth. . . . . . . . . . . You are verily Shrī Lakshmi. . Mahālakṣhmī . . . . . .… You are… Ādyā Lakṣhmī . . Gṛuha Lakṣhmī . Amṛuta Lakṣhmī . . . . Vyāpinī . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri L akshm i Nitya tṛikṣhā . . . . . Nirvāna dāyinī . Swarūpā . . Not Subject to Decay Unfathomable Beyond even the Subtle The Giver of Liberation Pure Knowledge 86 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Without Impurity Infinite and Eternal The Consort of Shrī Vishnu Ancient and Everlasting Untouched by Disease 35 Filling the Universe with Joy The Complete Awareness of Divine Knowledge Accessible through Divine Knowledge Immaculate Self-formed 40 Niṣhkalañkā . . . . . . . . . Beyond all Mental Concepts Pāvani-karā . . The Purifier 45 Aparimitā . . . . . Immeasurable Bhava-bhrānti-vināśhinī The Destroyer of Worldly Illusions Mahā-dhāmī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viśhw'ānandā . . . Anantā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gñyāna-gñyeyā . . . . Kartṛi śhakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirāmayā . . . Vaiṣhṇavī . . . . . . . . . . Aprameyā . . . . . . Dhyāna śhakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Growth and Adulthood Īśhwarī . . . . . . . . . . Nirvikārā . . . . . . Without Support as You support everything Nirāśhrayā . Dwelling in the Highest Abode Sthiti-vṛiddhir-bhav’āgati Givings rise to Birth. Nirānandā . . Always Moving Without Attributes The Power of Meditation The Power of Action The Highest Bliss 30 Vimalā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhuddha vidyā . . . . . . . . . . . Gñyāna-gamyā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanātanī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sukṣhma parā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Controller and Ruler of the Universe 50 Akṣhayā . . . . . . . . Of Unblemished Purity and Innocence Nirādhārā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmalā . . . Without Shelter being the Shelter of the Whole World Nirvikalpā . . . . . . . . . . Om Vyaktā . . . . . Great Valour Anugraha śhakti dharā . The Power of Life Prāṇa dātrī . . . . . . . The First Sound. . . . . . . . The Foremost in the Universe Brahmāṇḍa vāsinī . . Chosen by the Great Lord of Yoga Yog'eśhwara priyā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eternally Existent Ananta-sthā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Venerated by Shri Brahma. . Giving Birth to the Principles of Creation Chit swarūpā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Supreme Power of Illusion Yogamāyā . . . . . . . . Shri Pārvatī’s Golden-hued form as the Viśhwa rūpā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Giver of Success and Self-realisation Mahā-yog'eśhwara vṛitā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clothed with the Universe 60 Ananta rūpā . lndra and Shiva 80 Gaurī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Power to give Union with God 75 Mahā-yog'īśhwarī . . . . . Śhrī-vidyā . . The Great Power Prāṇa śhakti . . . . . Dear to Shri Kṛishna Brahm'endra-rudra-namitā. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Great Collectivity Sarv'ābhi-lāśhā pūrn'ecchā The Fulfiller of all desires Śhabda pūrvā . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Fulfiller of Earnest Desires Tattwa-garbhā . . . . . . . . . Whose Forms are Infinite Ananta sambhavā . . . . The One who manifests 65 70 Saṅkalpa siddhā . In the Form of Consciousness Mahāmāyā . . . . . . . . The Deity of the Greatest Yogis Yoga-siddhi dāyinī . . Contentment Mahā-dhīrā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power of the Central Channel Embodied as the Universe The Mother of the Universe Divine Knowledge 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viśhwa mātā . . . . . . . . . The Giver of the Life Force Mahā-samūhā . .The 108 N am es of Shri L akshm i Tuṣhṭā . . . . . . . . Permanent Mahā-śhakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Showering the Divine Grace of the Kundalini Jagat-jyeṣhṭhā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . ... .. . .. . . .. . The Unstruck Sound of the Heart Suṣhumnā .. . . ... .. . .. . ... and grants the Divine Nectar 95 Jagad-yoni . . Yoga-ratā .. . The 108 N am es of Shri L akshm i The Highest Refuge of Mankind 85 Golden-brown The Beloved of Shrī Vishnu Enjoying the Bliss of Yoga The Supreme Protectress of Devotees The Radiance of the Full Moon 90 Bhaya nāśhinī . . . . . . . .... . ... . .. . . .. .. . . . . .. ... .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . sleeping in the Water-pot 100 Sarva maṅgala māṅgalyā The Holiness which confers all Happiness and Welfare Saumya rūpā .. . .. ... .... . .. ... .... . .. .. . . .. .. . . ... ... Auspicious and Happy Yoga-mātā .. .. . . The Coiled Power. ... The Destroyer of Fear * Daitya-dānava mardinī . . . . .. . . . the Darkness of Ignorance Rasa Lakṣhmī . ... . .. . . . ..... . . . . . .. . ..Mahā-nārāyanī .. .. .. . dispelling .. ... . . . . . .. . .. Bhaktānām-pari-rakṣhinī Pūrna chandr'ābhā . . . .. . ... .. .. The Goddess who gives Flavor to Life . . . .. ..... . Manifesting as the Central Channel Kuṇḍalinī .. . . .... . . . The Origin of the Universe Gandha Lakṣhmī . . . Gentle and Soothing like the Moon Mahā-dīptā . .... .. . The Goddess of the Heavens and the Protector .. . . .. . . . . ... . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . Manifesting as All Forms 105 Maṇipūra-chakra nivāsinī Residing in the Nabhi Chakra Śhivā .... ... . . .. .. . . . . .. . ... .. . .. . . . . . .. . and Nourisher of our Subtle System Tejo Lakṣhmī .. . . ... ... . . .... .. The Goddess of Light. ... .... The Mother of Yoga Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 88 . .. ... . . .. ... . . Viṣhṇu vallabhā . . . .. .. .. . . . .. ... . . . The Killer of devils and demons Vyoma Lakṣhmī .. .. .. . . . . The Divine Fragrance of Sweetness and Humility Anāhatā .. .. . . . .. . The Root of Nature Sarva-swarūpinī . . . . .. .. . Piṅgalā . .. . . Blazing with Glory Mūla-prakṛiti .. . .. . i The 108 Names of the Goddess Athena j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Pallás Athiná sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother, You are verily the Goddess Athena, the source of all vibrations. Salutations to You! Heretismous s'Esena! Salutations to You! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.… Athinéa You are… The Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare who gave Her name to the city of Athens Athίni . . . . . . . . . The Protectress of Ceramic Arts Atritόni . . . . . . . Untamed, untiring Alalkameniίs . The Protectress Aryίi . . . . . . . . . . The Ever-watchful Guardian; after whom ............................... the town of Argos was named 5 Etħίi . . . . . . . . . . Modest, respectable Ayelίi . . . . . . . . . The One who defeats Her enemies Alkίessa . . . . . . Brave, warlike, enduring and powerful Alόheftos . . . . . Without a spouse Aghavί . . . . . . . . Eminent, proud 10 ....... Ayίnor . . . . . . . . Ayéstratos . . . . Alkimachi . . . . Akámatos . . . . . Atnámastos . . . Alίtis . . . . . . . . . . Ἀchrantos . . . . Anemόlios . . . . Ἀghamos . . . . . Apirόtħin . . . . . Aáthis . . . . . . . . . Brave and valiant Heading large armies Brave in battle Untiring Unconquered, untamed Wandering Clean, pure, without Maya (Nirmalā) Swift as the wind Celibate Unending, infinite Residing in the city of Athens 89 15 20 The 108 N am es of the G oddess A thena Anemόtis . . . . . The Protector from harmful winds Aftόghonos . . . Born out of Yourself (Swayambhu) Amátor . . . . . . . Without a mother Eolόmorfos . . . Brilliant in appearance 25 Ethiίa . . . . . . . . . The Protector of ships and shipping Aghorea . . . . . . The Protector of public gatherings for debate ............................... and decision making Eandίs . . . . . . . . . From the Earth Ἀrriti . . . . . . . . . . Beyond description Arsenόmithos Very tough (wearing armour) 30 Vlosirόpis . . . . The Stern, grim-looking One with wild eyes like a vulture Varίktipos . . . . Roaring, tempestuous Ghlafkί . . . . . . . . Having the wise and brilliant owl as Her symbol Yighandofόndis The Killer of the Giants (asuras) Ghorghofόnos . The Killer of the Gorgon 35 Ghorgholόfa . . Bearing the figure of the Gorgon on the helmet Thinί . . . . . . . . . . Dreadful, terrible Thaίfron . . . . . . Experienced in war Tħoritharsίs . . Bold and brave in war, thrusting Your spear against negativity Tħioyenίs . . . . . Born from Zeus 40 Tħolόmitis . . . . Evtħomas . . . . . Erithrίs . . . . . . . Erissίptolis . . . Erghopόnos . . Ergháni . . . . . . . Efpálamos . . . . Crafty The Sahasrara (seventh Chakra) Bashful The Protector of the Citadel (acropolis) The Lover of Work 45 The Protectress of Work Creative with Your Hands; You bestow the talent of skilful hands Efpárthenos . . The Beautiful Virgin Evrίti . . . . . . . . . Eloquent Zostirίa . . . . . . . The Goddess who gave Her Name to the place where ............................... Amphitrion girdled his weapons 50 lriyénia ....... The First-born; the Light of the Dawn 90 lppίa . . . . . . . . . . . lstotelia . . . . . . . . lstopόnos . . . . . . lppossόos . . . . . . lppelátira . . . . . . Keléfthia . . . . . . . Katharί . . . . . . . . Kallίtħifros . . . . Laossόos . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of the G oddess A thena Competent and Experienced in riding and handling horses The One who makes a Perfect Cobweb A Competent Weaver The One who spurs on the Horses 55 The One who drives the Horses The Protector of Roads and Travellers Pure, Nirmalā Having a Beautiful Chariot The One who shakes up the People 60 Lafrίa . . . . . . . . . . The Goddess Artemis, Protectress of wild animals Mákera . . . . . . . . Absolute Happiness, Bliss and Peace Megháthimos . . Magnanimous Michanίtis . . . . . Ingenious Xenίa . . . . . . . . . . Hospitable; the Protector of Foreigners Omvrimόthimos Whose Anger is like a Storm Oplocharίs . . . . . The Lover of Weapons and Warfare Ofthalmίtis . . . . The Protector of the Eyes Oxitħerkίs . . . . . Acute Intelligence Pόtnia . . . . . . . . . The All-powerful Goddess (Shrī Ādi Shakti) Polίvoulos . . . . . Polίmitis . . . . . . . Polemitħόkos . Parthénos . . . . . Pallás . . . . . . . . . . Polemoklόnos . Prόnaos . . . . . . . Prόnia . . . . . . . . . Peonίa . . . . . . . . . Panίa . . . . . . . . . . 65 70 The Knower of all the permutations and combinations Supreme Wisdom and Knowledge The Bestower of all the weapons of war The Pure Virgin The Source of Pure Vibrations; born from the Head of Zeus 75 The One who sounds the call to war The Portico of the Temple Divine Providence (Ritambara Pragnya) The Physician Plentitude 80 Parίa . . . . . . . . . . . The Goddess who gave Her name to the island of Paros Sofί . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wise Sálpix . . . . . . . . . . The Inventor of the Trumpet 91 The 108 N am es of the G oddess A thena Stheniás . . . . . . . . The Bestower of Fortitude Semnί . . . . . . . . . . . Modest 85 Tritonίs . . . . . . . . . Composed of Three Parts Talaerghόs . . . . . lndustrious, Diligent Tolmίessa . . . . . . Bold, venturesome, daring Telchinίa . . . . . . . The Goddess of Fire and Metal, bestowing the knowledge of shipbuilding (a name of the Island of Crete) Filόmolpos . . . . . Fond of Songs, Melody and Poetry 90 Filérithos . . . . . . . Loved by Weavers Fthissίmvrotos . The Destroyer Feraspis . . . . . . . . Carrying a Shield Chalkόikos . . . . . Inhabiting a Temple made of Copper Chalinίtis . . . . . . . The One who holds the Reins Filéntheos . . . . . . The One who loves Enthusiasm Ormástira . . . . . . The Giver of Impulse Fίlistros kakίs . . The Exciter of Mania (madness) in the evil Frόnisis aghathίs The Grantor of Wisdom to the good Tritoyénia . . . . . . In the Form of the Three Channels (Trigunatmika) Lίtira kakόn . . . . The Liberator from calamity Nikifόros . . . . . . . Victorious; bringing Victory to the Righteous Ghlafkόpis . . . . . . The One with Sparkling Blue Eyes Efplόkamos . . . . . The One with Beautiful Tresses Evressίtechnos . The Inventor of the Arts Polilίsti Vassίlia The Majestic Queen who receives many prayers lrίni Polίolvos . . lghiίa . . . . . . . . . . . 95 100 105 and answers our requests Creating Peace as a basis for Happiness and Fulfilment Peace as a Foundation for Health and Well-being Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Many of these 108 names, which were offered at the Shri Pallas Athena Puja, Athens, 26-04-93, are in Ancient Greek , taken from 'The Orphean Hymn to Athena'. See p.319 for Greek Pronunciation Guide. 92 Śhrī Athena Athena is the Virgin Goddess of Wisdom, Warfare, Arts, Crafts, Mathematics, Legal systems and Skill. She emerged fully grown and wearing armour from the head of Zeus, who had swallowed Her mother. Goddess Athena's symbols are the shield, the spear, the owl and the olive tree. She prevailed over the Sea God Poseidon to become the Deity of Athens. She not only begins wars, but also sustains and protects peace. There are temples to Her all over Greece where devotees offer perfume, including the Parthenon, from Parthenos –‘Virgin’. 'Athena has the Kundalini in Her hand and you can see that clearly that She was the Adi Shakti. Actually, in Sanskrit language 'atha' means primordial. So She was the Primordial Mother. Because there was no connection left between the Greeks and the Indians, this, I mean, translation was not there and they didn't know what it meant by Athena. But Indians know that it is this is the place for the manifestation of the Ādi Shakti because in the Devī Bhagavatam, if you read you will find out they have described Greece as the Manipur-dwip. Means the island in the Manipur. Manipur is this Nabhi Chakra. So in the Nabhi there's an island where it is your Greece, where the Goddess resides. Manipur Chakra is where She resides. And so, this Athena has been described, and when I went to Her temple I found that there was a little temple for the child God. That was Shrī Ganesha. And then, when I went to Delphi, also, I was surprised to see, they showed Me a mound and said, ‘This is the Nabhi, navel of the whole Universe.’ I said, ‘That's correct.’ But when I turned round there were lots of vibrations and what I find is a Ganesha Shri Pallas Athena Puja, Athens, Greece, 26-04-93 statue there.' 93 i The 62 Names of Shri Fatima Az-Zahra j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Fāṭima sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother, You are verily Shrī Fatima. Salutations to You! Khayr un Nisā' Sayidatinā Fāṭima Az-Zahra, Rādi Allāhu Anhā The Most supreme of women, our Lady Fatima Az-Zahra, may God's blessings be upon Her Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.… You are… Az-Zahra . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ḥāfithat an-Nisā' . . . . Sayyidatun-Nisā'el-Ālamīn Il Āliya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Umm-il-Ā'imma . . . . . Umm Abīha . . . . . . . . . . Umm-ul-Ḥassān . . . . . Umm-ul-Ḥussein . . . . Umm-ul-Kitāb . . . . . . . lftikhār Ḥawwā' . . . . . The Radiant Lady of Light The Most Supreme of Women As-Shajra-e-Tayyiba Batul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basīta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bāṭina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taqqīya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jalīla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamīla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ḥabība . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ḥathīra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ḥassna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lady with the Pure Genealogical Tree The Pure Virgin The Bestower of Prosperity Intrinsic Innately Spiritual Sublime, Majestic Beautiful Beloved Ready and Willing to Act Beautiful Ḥakīma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ḥalīma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Khatūn-e-Janna . . . . . . Dar an-Nūr . . . . . . . . . . . Wise Gentle and Forbearing The Lady of Paradise The Abode of Light Foremost of all the Women of Heaven and Earth The Wife of Imam Ali Mother of Imams 5 Mother of Her Father Mother of Hassan Mother of Hussein Mother of the Book The Glory of Eve, the First Woman 10 94 15 20 . . . . . Truthful Ṣalīha . . . . . . . . The Mediator before Allah Shafiqa . . . . Eloquent Qayūma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Generous and Kind Mubāraka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Righteous Tahīra . . . .Dāfiya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 62 N am es of Shri Fatim a Mingling with the poor and oppressed 25 The Pillar and the Support Exalting Fully Satisfied Chaste The Visible Lady 30 Salima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Queen of Purity Najība . . . . . . Diāma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distinguished 95 35 40 45 50 55 . . . . . . . Veiled and Chaste Māṣūma . . . . . . Most High Ālima . . . Fair and Just Āzīza . . Perfect and Flawless Shāfiā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pure Ābīda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rafiā . . Raḍiya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devout Ādīla . . . . Respected Ālīya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faithful Ṣiddīqa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zakīya . . . . . . Most Active Faṣīha . . . . . Zahīra . Most Learned Āmīla . . . . . . . . . . . . . Everlasting Karīma . . . . Immaculate and Sinless Marḍīya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pleasant Ṣāhiba . . . . . Merciful Shahīya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auspicious and Blessed Mastūra . . . . . Pleasing to God Maryam-e-Kubra The Greater Mary (Shrī Mahālakshmi) Malika-al-Ṭahīr . . The Companion of the Prophet Ṣāhibat-ul-Kawn Queen of the Universe Ṣadīqa . . . All five of the 'Divine Family' . .Mohammed. She gave Her two children to be killed. or She comes as a daughter It's a very beautiful thing how the Mahālakshmi tattwa of Sītā took a form of Vishnumaya just to establish the beautiful principle of a housewife. . Wafīya . . She was the Śhrī Fatima Puja. the Prophet Mohammed. . . . . . . . Their sons Hassan and Hussein were incarnations of Luv and Kush (p. . . Switzerland. . . . Walīyat-ul-Ūhada . Now She is always born in a relationship to a guru which is of virginity. . . . . Shri Fatimā was the embodiment of ideal womanhood. 96 . . . Her father. (see p. . .169). . . Śhrī Fatima Az-Zahra (c. . . . Ali. . . and as you know.The 62 N am es of Shri Fatim a Naṣīḥa . . . . Fatima. She knew because She was after all Vishnumaya. . 106) married Her to His cousin and first disciple HazratAli. . Hirā' . during the rivalry that consumed Islam following the early death of the Prophet in 632. an incarnation of Shrī Brahmadeva (p. . . tremendous. And this is what we have to learn from Fatima. 'Now.died in the struggle to establish Truth. . 18-05-93 incarnation of Vishnumaya. . . . . . of purity. So She comes as a sister. . Fatima died five months after Her father. . Nūrīya . Istanbul.605-632 CE) An incarnation of Śhrī Gṛuha-lakshmī –‘Goddess of the Household’. . . . . The Sincere Counsellor Light The Cave in which Lord Mohammed meditated Trustworthy 60 Saintly and Holy The Keeper of the Covenant Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ See p. . . . . . .' Note: The Santāna and Rāja Lakshmi praises are two verses of the Ashta Lakshmi Stotram which is in newer editions of the Sahaja Yoga Songbook. . The Gṛuha-lakshmi is the one that is represented in the life of Fatima who was the daughter of Mohammed-Sahib. . . . 14-08-88 'Woman's potential to love is tremendous. . it resides in the Left Nabhi. . .80). . . .' Śhrī Fatima Bi Puja. . Hassan and Hussein .319 for the Arabic Pronunciation Guide. Turkey. the principle of Gṛuha-lakshmi has been evolved and developed by the Divine: it is not a human being's creation. . . . . . Walīya . The model of a good son.incarnated as the Ideal Man to destroy the demons Rāvana and Kumbhakarna. 5. He was born c. neither by day or night.The Man-lion . 97 .the Kshatriyas – and to re-establish Dharma among men.The Tortoise – supported the mountain which the Gods and Demons were using to churn the Ocean of Milk to release the Amrut –‘Nectar of Immortality’.The Fish .incarnated to lift the Earth from the waters and save the Vedas from.incarnated to save humanity from the Great Flood at the end of the first Satya-yuga 2.i The 10 incarnations of Shri Vishnu j 1. and expounded the three Yoga paths of Bhakti.incarnated to save His devotee Prahlad and destroy his father. husband. the demon Hiranyaksha. The Mahābharata war marks the beginning of Kali-yuga. Paraśhu-rāma . Kurma . 8.incarnated as a dwarf to push the Demon King Bali down to the Underworld by measuring Heaven and Earth in two steps and by placing His third step on the king’s head.incarnated c.‘The Strong Man with a battle-axe’ .incarnated to punish the arrogance of the ruling warrior caste . 4.‘Dark-skinned. the demon Hiranyakashipu.3000 BCE to destroy the demons Kaṁsa and Shishupala. pleasing’ . 6.5000 BCE to establish the boundaries of right conduct and adherence to duty. 3. Varāha .‘Dark-skinned.The Boar . Kṛiṣhṇa . Rāma . Narasiṁha . 7. who had boons that he could not be killed by man or beast. and destroy.The Short Man . brother and king. etc. Kriya and Gñyāna. black’ . He opened the Vishuddhi Chakra by relaxing the rigidity of religious rituals with his playful Leela. Vāmana . Matsya . Shri Vishnu agreed to this but softened the curse by promising that He would come each time to liberate them. etc. 10. who opened the Primordial Agnya Chakra by supreme self-sacrifice.‘The Destroyer of Impurity’ . Legend has it that the demons which Shri Vishnu came to destroy were incarnations of His doorkeepers Jaya amd Vijaya. Om Śhrī Viṣhṇave namaḥ I bow to the All-pervading Supreme Being who is the Lord of our ascent. Greed.9. Kalki . The Deity of the Sahasrāra Chakra.‘The Saviour from Jehovah’ – was an incarnation of Shri Ganesha and Mahāvishnu. whose intense radiance destroys all impurity and attachments. Pride.The Immaculate Rider of the Last Days of Kali-yuga. They rudely refused entry to four Ṛishis who wished to visit Shrī Vishnu and were cursed for their arrogance to take three births each and be deluded by the ‘Six enemies’. 98 . Jesus Christ . Lust. . . . . . . .. . . . . . we bow with the greatest reverence and humility. . ... . . . The Lord of Creation with Beautiful Hair Nārāyaṇa . . . . . . . . . . Shrī Kriṣhṇa’s Grandson. .... . .. .. . embodying Enlightened Wealth 15 Aniṛuddha . The 24 Names on this page are traditionally recited before Puja Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . Shrī Kriṣhṇa’s Son. . . . Crossing the Three Worlds with Three Steps Vāmana . . . . . . Bearing the Shrī-Vatsa Mark on the Chest Hṛiṣhikeśha .. . The Joy-giving Lord of the Senses 5 10 Padma-nābha . ... .. Incarnated as a Short Man Śhrī -dhara . . . . . .. .. . Born as Shrī Kṛiṣhna. . . . . . . . . the Son of Vasudeva Pradyumna ... . . . known by turning inwards Narasiṁha . . . All-pervading * Madhu-sudana .… You are… Keśhava . . . . Incarnated as the Dark-skinned Lord 99 24 . Taking birth here below. known indeed as the Refuge of Humanity. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Attained by those of Disciplined Mind Saṅkarṣhana . .. . . . . . . . . . . tormenting the wicked Hari . . The Stirrer-up of Men. . ... . . . Imperishable and Unchanging Janārdana . . The Lotus-navelled Source of the Universe Dāmodara . . never obstructed nor overcome Puruṣh'ottama . . . . .. The Sweet-natured Husband of Shrī Lakshmi Govinda .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . The Protector of Cows and Saviour of the World Viṣhṇu . reclining on the waters Mādhava . Shrī Kṛiṣhna’s brother Balarāma. The Remover of Ignorance and Illusion Kṛiṣhṇa . .. . . . . . into Yourself at the time of Final Dissolution Vāsudeva . . . . He who incarnated as the Man-lion Upendra . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. absorbing everything . . . . . . The Highest among men Adho-‘kṣha-ja . . . .. . . .. . . .. . The Killer of the Demon Madhu Tri-vikrama . ... . The Refuge of Humanity.. ... . . .. . . . . . . . . .i The 108 Names of Shri Vishnu j Śhayān'āmbudhau Nirmale Tav'aiva Nārāyan’ākhyam pranato-ʽsmi rūpam To the Pure and Shining One reclining on the Ocean. . . . The Younger Brother of Lord lndra 20 Achyuta . . . . . . . The Destroyer of Sins Yagñya-pati . . . . . . . Hārī . . Having Shrī Lakshmi in YourHeart Bhagavān . . . . . . . The Support of the Earth Vyava-sthāna . . . . . . . . . . Safeguarding Dharma Dharm'ādhyakṣha Presiding over Dharma Niyantā . . . . . . . Nandakī . . . . . . . . . . . The Witness Satya . . . . . . . . . Taking Many Births to preserve Dharma Svasti . . . The 108 N am es of Shri V ishnu Of All-pervading Splendour 25 Charming and Graceful With Eyes like Lotuses The Destroyer. . The Protector. . . Chakrī . . . . . . Adorned with the Garland called Vaijayanti Kuvaleśhaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shrī Shiva The Bearer of the Sudarshana Chakra Discus The Wielder of the Sword called Nandaka 30 Śhārṅga-dhanvī . . . . The Lord of Vaikuntha . . Armed with the Bow called Sharnga Śhañkha-dhṛita . . . . . Enjoyer and Lord of all sacrifices Vegavān . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wielding the Club called Kaumodaki Vanamāli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peśhala . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bearing the Conch called Pancha-janya Gadā-dhara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puṣhkar'ākṣha . . . . . Whose Emblem is the Eagle Lakṣhmivān . . The Supreme Creator of Illusions Aghokṣha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Endowed with Great Speed 100 35 40 45 50 55 . . . Good Fortune Sākṣhī . . . . Binding all creatures with the Power of Maya Mahā-māyāvī . . . . . . . Truth Dharanī-dhara . . . . . . . . . . The Unchanging Basis of all things Sarva-darśhī . . . . . . . . the Heavenly Abode Dharma-gup . . . . . . . . . . . . . All-seeing Sarva-gñya . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Viṣhṇu . . . . . . Inscrutable Nahuṣha . . . . All-knowing Ghana . . . The Possessor of all Divine Qualities Vaikuntha-pati . . . . . Reclining on a Lotus Garuda-dhvaja . . . . . . . . The Restrainer Naika-ja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Almighty Lord of the Immortals Sureśha . . . . . . . . . . Whose Vehicle is the Wind Jīvana . . . . The One devotees yearn for Prabhu . . . . like the wind Vāyu-vāhana . . . . The Protector of the Three Worlds Dhan'eśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . Whose Actions are Always Effective Varada . . Patient and Forbearing Rakṣhana . . . . . . . . . . Always moving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Punishing and Tormenting evil-doers Bhāvana . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lord of Great Heroes 60 65 70 75 80 Sam-pramardana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Bestower of Happiness Vatsala . . . . . . Awesome and Formidable Śhurajan'eśhwara . Golden-navelled Śharīra-bhṛit . . . . . . . . The Destroyer of Enemies Bhima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Source of Existence. . . . . . Granting Release Agraṇī . . . . . . . . The In-dwelling Spirit who Witnesses the Body Sarva-yoga vinissṛita Devoid of All Attachments Yog'eśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food and Nourishment Mukunda . . The Lord of Wealth Hiranya-nābha . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lord Almighty Amara-prabhu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri V ishnu Sahiṣhṇu . . . Destroying the Cities of the Demons Samitin-jaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lord of the Devas Puraṇḍara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victorious in Battle Amita-vikrama . . . . . . . . . . Showing the Seekers the Right Path Sukhada . The Sustainer of the Body Anna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Of Enormous Strength and Valour *Śhatru-ghna . . . Loving Devotees as Your Own Children Vraha . . . . . . . . The Lord of Yoga 85 Chala . . . . . . The Foremost Amogha . The Bestower of Boons Śhubh'ekṣhana . . the Highest Contemplation Kṣhetra-gñya . . . . The Breath of Life 101 . . . . . . Whose Presence gives Auspiciousness and Joy Satām-gati . . . . . . . . . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri V ishnu Sambhava . . The Most Excellent Mahāṛiddhi . . Granting Prosperity and Spiritual Growth Eka . . . . . Of Infinite Forms Viśhiṣhṭa . . . . Born of Yourself Saṁvatsara . . . Great Power. .yuga Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Incarnated on this Earth as Our Divine Mother Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. . . . . . . . . . . Expansion and Development 90 95 100 Viśhwa-rūpa . . . 102 . . The Lord of the Three Worlds Jagat-swāmī . . . . . . . . Prosperity and Wisdom Pary'avasthita . . . . . . Whose Evolved Form is Lord Jesus Christ Kalki . . . . . . . The Immaculate Rider of the last days of Kali. The Passing of the Years Vardhana . . Pervading the Universe 105 Stha-viṣhṭha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Strongest and the Greatest Mahā-viṣhṇu . . . . . Cowley Manor. . . . The Supervisor of the World Trilok'eśha . We bow with love and humility at Your Lotus Feet. Having the Universe as Your Form Ananta-rūpa . . . The Master of the Universe Yug'āvarta . so within you these aspects are awakened. . . . . . . .' Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Puja. . . . . . . . . . The One Naika . So to open Sushumna channel twenty-one names are said. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lord of All Lok'ādhyakṣha . . . . . . . . . . . Awakening the Central Channel 'Why these twenty-one (24) names (of Shrī Vishnu) are taken before every Puja… Now the central part has got twenty-one channels and has got twenty-one powers and their Deities are named according to the twenty-one aspects of Shrī Vishnu. . . . The Supreme Being Īśhāna . . Having Many Forms Vasu . . so that's why they are first said. . . . . . UK. . Turning the Wheel of Time Vistāra . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-08-82. . . . . . . . magnificient like the sky. Padma-nābham Sureśham Lotus-navelled Lord of the Devas Viśhw'ādhāram Gagana-sadṛiśham The Support of the Universe. Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Who is before us in person as Our Divine Mother Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. with eyes like lotuses. Yogibhir Dhyāna-gamyam Approached through the meditation of Yogis. Om Śhāntiḥ Śhāntiḥ Śhāntiḥ Amen. peace. peace. recining on the seven-headed serpent Shesha. devotion and humility at Your Lotus Feet. Peace. Vande Viṣhṇum Bhava-bhaya-haram Salutations to Shri Vishnu who destroys the fears of existence Sarva-lok’aika-nātham The One Lord of all the worlds. 103 . Of peaceful form.i Praise to Shri Viṣhṇu j Om Śhānt'ākāram Bhujaga-śhayanam Aum. Megha-varnam Śhubh'āṅgam Your beautiful and auspicious body is the colour of dark rain-clouds. We bow with love. Lakṣhmī-kāntam Kamala-nayanam Beloved of Shrī Lakshmi. From the 'Shrimad Devī Bhagavatam' . 104 . God Almighty.. . .i The Bhava-sāgara (Void) j Guru Param'ātmā Pareshu Our Guru is the Supreme Spirit. 105 . He was brave. he received the Ten Commandments directly from God. Recognised as a great prophet in Judaism. While on Mount Sinai. Mesopotamia and Palestine Prophet and first Patriarch of the Jewish nation. India Rājā Janaka was the king of Mithila and the father of Shri Sita.' Raja Janaka Abraham ‘Father of multitudes’ . and He tried to work it on that level. Abraham is also an important figure in Christianity and Islam. God tested His faith by asking Him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Egypt and Palestine The great law-giver of the Jewish religion. 14-08-88 Moses -‘Drawn out (of the reeds)’ (Hebrew). acknowledged as the ancestor of Mohammed. He ran away to the hills where God spoke to Him from a burning bush telling Him to return to Egypt and lead the people of Israel out of their slavery. For forty years the Israelites wandered across the desert while Moses struggled to correct their immorality and imbalances. After killing an Egyptian slavedriver who was beating a Hebrew. including His own father. Christianity. His grave is said to be in Kashmir. Fatima Puja. multitude’ (Hebrew) Ā-brahma –‘reaching God’ (Sanskrit) 1800 BCE. was raised as an Egyptian prince. He is associated with the eternal qualities of faith.' Śhrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī.Abra-‘father. sacrifice. commitment and patience. 'When you live in the realm of Divine Power. In his youth He opposed idol worshippers. Despite the responsibilities and trappings of being a king. Mithila. Switzerland. 'In the time of Abraham the family was building up and the relationships were building up. that looks after you. Nachiketa.iThe 10 Primordial Masters (Ādi Gurus) j Rājā Janaka Janaka –‘Father. the Brahma. ‘son’ (Egyptian) 1200 BCE. and Islam. though born of Hebrew slaves. 106 . generating’ 5000 BCE. but was reprieved at the last moment. which he was prepared to do. virtuous and well-versed in sacred literature and practices. Rājā Janaka was completely detached and on one occasion remained in meditation by the river while His house burned down which deeply impressed His only disciple. hamon –‘many. Moses. and the value of social relationships. The son of a wealthy sculptor. He emphasised morality on both personal and governmental levels. heart’ (Persian) 2000 BCE.'You shall therefore keep all the commandments. considered the father of Western Logic and Philosophy. words and deeds. Tse –‘respected. ‘Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself. by being one with nature and one with the inner Self. Greece Greek philosopher and reformer.' Moses Zarathustra (Zoroaster) Zarat-‘golden’. n’. mastering yourself is true power.' Confucius Lao-Tse (Lao-Zi) Lao –‘old. Hee devoted devote Himself to the moral and intellectual reform of His is fellow citizens. master’ 551-479 BCE. master’ 6th century BCE. Korea. Japan.’ 'I hear and I forget. His writings teach the philosophy of the Tao or the WayWay the universal truth that transcends the physical Universe of man. 'Mastering others thers is strength.' Lao-Tse Socrates from – sos –‘whole. 'Therefore may we be those who shall heal this world!' Zarathustra Confucius (Kong-Zi Zi or Kong-Fu-Tse) Kong-‘opening’. who deeply influenced the way of life and thinking in China. Athens. Tse-‘respected. God is worshipped through the sacred fire as in the Vedic civilization. He believed in the 107 . safe’ kratos –‘power’ (Greek) 469-399 BCE. I do and understand. China Chinese statesman and philosopher. that you may be strong.The Tao is to be found by experiencing the oneness of of all things. ancient’. He emphasised the importance of using our free will to sustain truth through active participation in life and the the exercise of good thoughts.China Chinese philosopher and founder of the school of Taoism. Zi. Persia Ancient Persian prophet and religious poet who viewed the Universe as the cosmic struggle between truth and falsehood. apan. Ushtra –‘Star. justice and sincerity. Zi. Fu-‘man’. – light. and Vietnam. ‘whole. which I command you this day. I see and I remember. Burma. Afghanistan and Arabia. India From unknown origins. and the equality and brotherhood of man. Baba –‘father. devotion to the Guru uru and to God. Born in a Hindu family near Lahore. conquer your own mind. At first suspicious. Hee lived as an ascetic. south. realised. He made four journeys of several years each to north. self-realised. and conquer the world.existence of absolute truth. Punjab. He spent nt three years in prayer and spiritual practice until He was convinced of their genuineness. and universal religion. east and west reaching Sri Lanka. Shri Sai Baba encouraged ncouraged His followers to celebrate festivals and rituals from both Hinduism and Islam. A native of Mecca Hee began to receive revelations from the Angel Gabriel at the age of forty. He advocated devotion of thought and excellence of conduct as the first of duties. 'One hour's meditation on the work of the Creator is better than seventy years of prayer' Prophet Mohammed Moha Guru Nānak Nānaka -‘Born in the mother’s village’ 1469-1539 1539 CE. ancient’. and His is subsequent teachings became the words of the Qu'ran. contentment. inner peace.. Arabia Founder of Islam -'Surrender'. teaching about love. he spoke of the oneness of God. salvation by faith and good works. charity. unity. He and His followers had to defend themselves from the the people of Mecca who benefitted financially from idol worship at the Kaaba –‘Black Rock’. p. glorified’ (Arabic) 570-632 CE. and his analytic practices gave rise to what has become the ‘Scientific Method’. Arabia 'See the brotherhood of all mankind as the highest order of Yogis. Mecca.346) 'See the Divine in the human being. Shirdi. 'Be as you wish to seem' Prophet Mohammed Socrates ‘Praiseworthy. forgiveness. India Founder of Sikhism. Tibet. and often referred to guidance from a 'Divine Voice' within. the equality quality of women. He was an advocate of careful reasoning in pursuit of the truth..' 108 Śhrī Sai ai Baba of Shirdi . respected person’ 1838-1918 CE. (See: ‘Nine Forms of Devotion. These revelations continued throughout His life.' Guru Nanak Śhrī Saī Baba of Śhirdī Śh (Shirdī Saī Nātha) Saī –‘swāmī. . . . Śhreyas-kara . . . .… Sattva . . . Kamal'ālaya .ever Auspicious and Happy The Bestower of Auspicious Good Fortune The Destroyer of Ignorance Constancy and Satisfaction 25 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You are… Bodha-sam'āśhraya . . . . . Pūrn'ātmā . Dhar'ādhāra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The 108 Names of i Shri Ādi Guru Dattātreya j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Guru Dattātreya sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother. . . . The Radiant light of Discretion and Knowledge Lord God Almighty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chit-kīrti-bhūṣhana . . . . . . . . . Kha-garbha . . . . . . . . Deha-śhūnya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ancient and Everlasting Adorned with Glorious Awareness Whose eyes are the Moon. . . . . . . . the Devas Fathomless and Profound The Embodiment of Mercy and Compassion 20 Satya-vigñyāna bhāskara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sadāśhiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dhṛiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goodness and Reality The Sustainer of the Sacred Fire of Truth Residing in a Lotus The Golden Egg of Brahma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chandra-sūryāgni lochana Antah-pūrna . . . . . . . we bow to You who is Shrī Ādi Guru Dattatreya in person! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . Sun and Fire Completely Fulfilled Within Completely Fulfilled Without 15 The Fulfilled Spirit and the Essence of Satisfaction Containing the Sky Within Worshipped by the Immortals. . . . . . . Amar'ārchita . . . . . . . . . Yantra-vid . . Param’ārtha-dṛiṣh . . Truth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dayāvān . . . Bahir-pūrna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Agñyāna-khandana . . . . . . . . . . Hiraṇya-garbha . . . . . . Sattva bhṛit’āṅgati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nābhāvī . . . . Gambhīra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Subtle Body of the Virāta The Dwelling-place of Enlightened Knowledge 5 The Ruler of the Nabhi Chakra Without a sense of a body or individuality Knowing the Highest Truth Knowing the Divine Techniques The Support of the Earth 10 Sanātana . .. .. . .. the Mind and Intellect Mān'ātmā . .. . Granting the State of Perfect Stillness Mah’ānu-bhāva-bhāvita .. . . . Making an End to the Three Attributes Jvara-nāśhaka .. . . .. . . . ... ... . ... . . . Of Supreme Courage 110 50 .. .. . Discrimination and Arguments The Great Sage The Great Yogi Enlightening the Practice of Yoga The Destroyer of the Arrogance of those without a Divine Connection 40 Nitya-mukta . . . . . The Destroyer of Fever. . ... .. ... ..... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Absolutely desireless Ananta-vikrama . . .. . . . . . . . Yog'ābhyāsa prakāśhana .. ... . . Negative ... .. Muni .. . . . Noble-mindedness and Generosity Kāma-jit . .. .. . . .. ... .. . ... .. .. .... . .. . .. ... . . . . Yog’ārer-darpa-nāśhana .. . . . . . . ... . .. . ... The Respected Soul Chetanā-vigata .. ..The 108 N am es of Shri A di G uru D attatreya Dambha-darpa-mad'āpaha The Remover of Hypocritical Pride and Intoxicated Frenzy Guṇ'āntaka . .. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. . . ... ..... ... . . . .. . . . ... . .. . Most Auspicious and Pure Tyāga-kārana-tyāg'ātmā .. Illness and Suffering Bheda-vaitanda-khandana ........ ... . Without Ego Śhoka-duḥkha-hara .. .... . .. ... . . .. .. . . . ... . ... . .. ... . . .. . . Free from Attachments. .. . . . . .. The Pure Spirit having given up .. . .. .. .. . . . .. .. . Desireless and still Nirahaṁkāra . . .... . . The Destroyer of all Divisions. . ... . . . . . . . . . .. The Essence and Cause of Renunciation Mano'buddhi-vihin'ātmā ... . . .. . . .. . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . ... ... . . . .. .. . .... .. . ...... and Temptations 30 Nirīha ... .... .. . . ... . . .. . . .... ... . .. . .. . ... ... . . . . .. . .. .. .. . .. Union with the Divine Sthāna-da ..... . . . Lust and Passion 45 Śhuchir-bhūta . Conditionings .. . . . .. .. . Eternally Liberated Parākrama . The Remover of anxiety and pain Nirāśhīr nirupādhika . .... .. . .. .. .. . . . ..The Destroyer of Disagreements and Futile Arguments Nirvāsana . .. . . Beyond thinking awareness Akṣhara-mukta . .. .. . . .. . ... Transforming Yourself and other by ... . . Eternally Liberated Yoga . . . .. . .... . . ... Mahā-yogī ... The Conqueror of Desire. . . ... . ... .. . . Of infinite valour and strength 35 Bhed'āntaka . . .. .. ..... .. . . ... . . . . . . .. . .... .. . .. ... .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . ... Free from all illusions Chid-uttama . . . . . . . . The In-dwelling Spirit that knows the body . . . . . . . . . . . . Devānām-param’āgati . .. . . . . . He who has renounced all Worldly Attachments Mad'āpaha . The Soul residing in the body Kṣhetra . Pramukha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Destroyer of Sins Avadhūta . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Layasy'ānta . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . The Supreme Goal of the Devas Mahā-deva . ... . . . . ... . . The Fertile Ground for Spiritual Growth Saṁsāra-tamo-nāśhana . . . . Brahmachārī . . . .. Jīva-sanjīvana . . . .. . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Hṛidaya-stha . . . . . . . . . . . The Cause of Renunciation 55 Pratyāhāra-niyojaka . . .. .. . . . . Nitya-śhuddha . .. The Remover of lust. . . .. . . Finished with Worldly Life 60 Pāpa-nāśhana . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . ... . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... .... Bāla . .. . . .. The Destroyer of the Darkness of Worldly Illusion Śhaṅkā-mukta-samadhimān . . The Embodiment of Renunciation Tyāga-kārana . . .. Lay'ātīta . . . . . . . . . Saṅkalpa-duḥkha-dalana . . . .. . .. . Absorbed in Bliss free from anxiety and doubt 70 The Protector Eternally Pure Childlike Innocence The Chaste Disciple Dwelling in the Heart 75 Always Active The Destroyer of Unhappiness caused by desires and expectations Giving Life to the Soul Beyond Destruction and Death The End of the Ultimate Dissolution 80 The First among all beings Joyful and Joy-giving 111 . Pravartana . . . . Enjoining Withdrawal of the Senses Pratyakṣha vastu . . .. arrogance and false pride Māyā-mukta . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . and the senses Kṣhetra-ga . . . . . . . . . . Nanda . . . The Ultimate Reality in Perceptible Form. . . . . . .. Thriving through Perfect Renunciation Tyāga-vigraha . . .. The Greatest among the Devas Bhuvan'āntaka . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . Pāla . . .. .. . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri A di G uru D attatreya Tyāg’ārtha-sampanna . The Supreme Consciousness 65 Kṣhetra-gñya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . Absolute Stillness. . Accomplished in Enjoyment Bhoga gñyāna prakāśhana Radiant with the Enjoyment of Knowledge Sahaja .. . Ultimately they say. . . . . . . . . . So you become Guru Puja. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abstaining from food Nitya-bodha . . .. . Eternal Awakening 90 Purāna-prabhu .The 108 N am es of Shri A di G uru D attatreya Nir'abhāsa . . . . . . . The Primordial Master Viśhuddh'ottama-gaurava The Highest Untainted Honour of the Guru Nirāhāri . . Sattva-vid .. pure and swan-like discrimination 95 The Knower of the Ultimate Reality The Embodiment of all knowledge Thriving on the Experience of the Self Having Large and Powerful Eyes Strengthening Dharma The Enjoyer 100 Bhogya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhūta-śhaṅkara . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Param'ānanda sāgara . . .. . . . . . . . the instrument of that Parabrahma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faithful to the end 85 Gosākṣhī . of the individual Spirit and the Supreme The Ocean of Supreme Bliss Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 'Now. . . . . .. .. . . . the higher stage is that your Guru becomes your Deity. . . . .. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. Bhoktā . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pure and Unblemished Śhraddh'ārthi . . . . . . .. . The Ancient Almighty Lord The Supporter of Truth Auspicious and Beneficent to all beings The Witness. . . . . . . Spontaneous and Natural Dīpta . . . . . . Witnessing the World of the Senses Ādi Nātha . . . . . . . . . Haṁsa-sākṣhī . . . . . . Dharma-vardhana . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 14-08-84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . And Parabrahma is the power of the Mother that is flowing through you. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sattva-bhṛit . . . . . . . ... . . . in the Union with the Supreme Tattv'ātma gñyāna sāgara The Ocean of the Knowledge of the Oneness . . Switzerland. 'Guru sākshāt Parabrahma'. Ātm’ānubhava sampanna Viśhāl'ākṣha . .. .' 112 . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . The One to be enjoyed Bhog’ārtha sampanna . . . .. . . . Vidyāvān . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Shining 105 Nirvāna . . . . . . . . . . . . . Without falsity or deception Niranjana . . . . . . of worldly existence The Soul of Everything Making all things intelligible Everything All-knowing The Judgment of All 113 25 . . . . . . . . The Greatest God Sarva-bhūta-nivās'ātmā . . . Sattva-vid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residing in all creatures as the Spirit Bhūta-santāpa-nāśhana. . . . . . . . Existing in All Beings The Lord of Life The Knowledge of all Existence The Cause of all that is created The Witness of Creation 15 Supreme and Perfect The Highest Refuge of incorporeal spirits. . . . . . . Bhūta-vidyā . . . . . . . . . . . The Destroyer of the heat and suffering Sarv'ātmā . . Bhūta-saṅga vihīn’ātmā . . . . . . Bhūtānām-param’āgati . Sattva-sākṣhī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Soul freed from the five elements The Giver of peace and well-being to all creatures The Great Master 20 5 10 Ādi Nātha . . . . . . . . . . . . .… You are… Sattv'ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarva . . . . . . . . Amar'ādhipa . . . . . . . . . . . Sarva-nirnaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhūta-sambhava . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i The 113 Names of the Sat-guru j From the 1000 Names of Shri Adi Guru Dattatreya Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . . . . Prabhūta . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhūta-śhaṅkara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sattva-sāgara . . . . . . . . Whose Essence is Truth The Ocean of Truth Having Pure Knowledge Witnessing the Essence Meditating on the Ultimate Reality The Eternal Lord Creating the Past The Support of Life The Essence of all Creatures Bringing forth Existence Bhūta-bhava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sattva-sādhya . . . . . . Bhūt'ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarva-pratyaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Primordial Master Mah'eśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mahā-nātha . . . . . . . . Bhūta-bhṛit . . . Bhūta-kārana . . Sarva-gñya . . . . Bhūta-kṛit . . . . . . . . . . Bhūta-sākṣhī . Bhava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prabhu . . . . . . . . . . The Knower of the Highest Truth 114 . . Knowing the Supreme Param'ārtha dṛiśhya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rāma-kārana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam-māyī . . . . Bṛihat bhānu . . . . . . . The 113 N am es of the Sat-guru The Witness of Everything 30 Of Mighty Splendour like the Sun The Knower of Everything All Auspiciousness Peaceful Truth 35 At One with the Maya Complete Solitary The Husband of Shri Lakshmi Shrī Rāma 40 Rāma-priya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satya . . . . . . . Ananta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Never getting heated Mahā-bāhu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pralaya . . . . . . . . Śhānta. . . . . . . . . . . Taking us to the highest state of spirituality Siddhi siddha . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Realised Soul Param'ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enlightened Awareness 60 Para-gñya . . . Haṁsa-sākṣhī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vibhu . . . . . . . . . Rāma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sarva-sākṣhī . . . . . . Having achieved Complete Fulfillment Sahaja . Loved by Shrī Rāma The Full stop The Cause of Shrī Rāma Of Pure Heart Eternal Acheiveing the Ultimate Meaning The Witness of Pure Discrimination The Lord of the Whole Universe The Enlightenment of all that is created The Destroyer of all that is created 45 50 Siddh'ātmā . . Spontaneous 55 Vi-jvara . . The Highest Spirit Siddhānām param’āgati . The Giver of an abundance of the Greatest Joy Avyakta Puruṣha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Unmanifested Supreme Spirit Prāgñya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Param’ārtha-bhṛit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ekākī . . . . . . . . . Sarva-vid . . . Having Mighty Arms Bahul'ānanda-vardhana . . Pūrna . . . . . . Virāma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarva-maṅgala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhuddh'ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . Kamalā-pati . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . The Essence of the Three Gunas Ananta-guna sampanna . . . The Highest Joy Saty'ānanda . . .. . . . . Pranava . . . . The Seed Sounds of the Mantras 115 . . . . . The 113 N am es of the Sat-guru The Learned Scholar Awakened and Enlightened The Spirit of the Whole Universe 65 The Primordial Reverberation Om Beyond Pranava The Spirit of the Benevolent Shrī Shiva Beyond Illusion and Delusion The Highest Refuge of the Gods 70 Achintya . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . Buddha . . . .. Viśhw'ātmā . . . .. .. . . . . . . . The Father Mantra-vīrya . . . . . . . . . Devānām-param’āgati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . The Highest Light 75 Paraṁ-dhāmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . .... . . . . . . . Obedient to the Divine Will Kṣhetra-gñya . .Pandita . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . The Protector of Humanity Gun'ātmā . . . . . . . . Parā-māyi . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Pranav'ātīta . . . . . . . . . . . . The Greatest of those who do penance Param-sūtra . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . The Highest Joy of Truth Chid'ānanda . . . . . . . . . The Fire that burns negativity . . . . . A Good Friend Param'ānanda . . . The Inner Sanctum Suhṛid .. . . . ... .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Embodiment of the Supreme Formless God Paraṁ-jyoti. .. The Highest Abode Param-tāpaḥ . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . Consciousness Chetanā-chitta-vikrama. . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . Of unlimited virtues Yagñya . . Having Strong Powers of Intelligence and Perception Para-brahma .. . The Spirit which witnesses the body 80 Loka-pāla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . The Highest Joy of the Attention 90 Sūrya-maṇḍala-madhyaga Residing in the Circle of the Sun Janaka . . . . . . . . . . . . and gives auspiciousness Hiranya-garbha . . . . . . The Essence of Mantra Mantra-bīja ... .. . . . . . . Beyond Thought Chaitanya . . The Creator 85 Garbha . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . The Highest Thread of the World Para-tantra . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. Śhaṅkar'ātmā . .. . . . . . . . Niṣhkala . . . . . . . .. . . ... just the radiation. . . ... . . . .. . . giving something to it or lifting it up or anything like that.. London. . . . . . . . . . . .. Originating in the Supreme Spirit Viśhwa-yoni . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . You are the Gurus of Radiation'. Practicing the Techniques of the Kundalini 105 Brahma-yoni . . . . . Having overcome being mounted . . .. Yantra-kṛit . . ... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . say. . 01-12-79.. . . .. . . . . .. . The Power of the Three Worlds 110 Sahasrāra-may’od-bhava Born out of the Sahasrara of Our Mother Rudra . . The Destructive Power of Lord Shiva Hṛidaya-stha . . The Source of the Universe Guru . . 02-12-79 116 . . . . . . . . Brahman. . . . .. .. on the Wheel of Rebirth Yantramān . . . . . . . . .. The 113 N am es of the Sat-guru The Efficacy of the Scriptures 95 The One Supreme Beyond any phases. .. worshipped on a Full Moon Eternal The God of the Gods Operating the Mechanism of the Kundalini 100 Yantrī . . ... . . . . . Guru Puja. Nirantara . . . . It's the radiation that works. . . . . the Formless Consciousness Tri-vikrama . . . . . . . . . ... .Śhastra-vīrya .. . . . Restrained Yantra-vid . . .. London.through radiation. . Possessing the Quality of Restraint Yantra-kāra . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . ‘You must have noticed that the Kundalini rises not through. Ekaiva .. . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . In the same way when you are virtuous. . . . . . . . . . . . Sur'eśhwara . . . . . . and that is what one has to learn: how to radiate.. . . . .. . That is how it is going to work out . . The Respected and Revered Teacher Brahma .... . .. . . .. . . . It's only possible when we are pure. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . you radiate your virtue. . but only through radiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . Residing in the Heart Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Translations by Shrī Mataji at a Havan before Guru Puja. . . . . . . . .. The Knower of Sacred Techniques Yantr’ārūḍha-parājita . . . . . . . . . 117 . O Blissful Divine. Remove my Illusory ego and let me approach and be filled with Thee.i The Left Heart (Anāhata) Chakra j Om namaḥ Śhivāya Om. 118 . Salutations to the Benevolent Lord. . . . . . . . . . bow with complete devotion and adoration to the Sacred One who resides in the Heart of Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī. . . . . . . . . Eka-nāyaka . Sādhu-sādhya . Śhubha-da . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swayam-bhū . . . . Om Śhivam Śhiva-karam Śhāntam. From Him came the desire for our emancipation. . . . . . . . . . . . . we make prostrations. . . We. Vatsala . . . . . . Peaceful. Hṛit-pundarik'āsana . . . . . . O Eternal Spirit. . . . . . . . Śhrī-vatsala . . . . . . . . . . . . Kṣhamā-kṣhetra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Highest Felicity. . . . the children. . . . . . . . . . . Śhiv’ātmānam Śhiv'ottamam Om. . . . . . . .iThe 108 Names of Shri Śhiva j Amen. Jagad-hitaiśhī . . . Tender to the tiger Both Loving and Beloved The Preceptor of the Gods and the Demons The Bestower of Blessings The Abode of the most excellent happiness 15 The Bearer of Everything Self-supported The Sole Lord The Darling of the Goddess The Bestower of Auspiciousness 20 Sarva-sattv'āvalambana The Supporter of all living beings 119 5 10 . Benevolent and Blissful The Bestower of Well-being and Peace Self-existent The Lord and Protector of Animals The Place of Forgiveness The Favorite of the devotees The God of Love Achieved easily by the saintly He who dwells in the Lotus of the Heart The Well-wisher of the Universe Vyāghra-komala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhambhu . . . . .… You are… Śhiva . . . . Dev'āsura-guru . . . . . . . . . . . Praṇato-‘smi Sadāśhivam To our Guide on the Path of Holiness. . . . Sarva-saha . . . . . . . . Kāma-deva . . . . . Priya-bhakta . . . . . . . . . . the Bestower of Happiness. . . . . The Blissful Soul. . . . Lok'ottara sukhālaya . . . Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . . . . . . . . . . Paśhu-pati . . . . . . to the Auspicious One. . . . . . . . Swa-dhṛita . . . . Śhaṅkara . . . Śhiva-mārga Praṇetāram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varada . . . . Īśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residing in all Mahā-yogī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri Shiva The Husband of Shrī Pārvatī The Bestower of Boons Whose vehicle is the wind The Holder of the water-pot (for rites) 25 The Lord of the Rivers Pleasing to the Self The Pleasing Wind of Vibrations Wearing serpents as ornaments Residing at the peak of Mount Kailash 30 Trilochana . . . . Vāyu-vāhana . . . . . Sukh'ānila . . Bhīma-parākrama . Param-śhiva . . . . . . . . . . . Pināka-pāni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vīr'eśhwara . . Prasadasva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Great Yogi 120 35 40 45 50 . Three-eyed Bearing the Mighty Bow Pinaka Ascetic The Lord of the Mountain Wearing a Tiger Skin Having the Appearance of a Madman Going about surrounded by Bhoots The Destroyer Fierce Of Terrible Exploits Nat'eśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhramana . . . . . . . . . Hara . . . . . . . . . . Rudra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vyāghra-charm'āmbara Unmatta-veṣha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarv'eśhwara . . . . . Kailāsa-śhikhara vāsī . . . . . . . . Nata-rājā . . . . . . . . . . Nad'īśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preta-chārī . . . . . . . . . Param'eśhwara . . . . . . Kām'eśhwara . . . . . . . Ever-dancing Sarva-vāsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kamandalu-dhara . . . . . . . Param'ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viśhwa sākṣhī . . . . . . . . Achal'eśhwara . . . . . . . Nāga-bhūṣhana .Śharvarī-pati . The Lord of the Dance The King of the Dance The Lord of Spiritual Reality The Supreme Shrī Shiva The Supreme Spirit The Supreme Lord The Lord of Heroes The Lord of All The Lord of Love The Witness of the Universe Nitya-nṛitya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri Shiva The Primordial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sūkṣhma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ānanda . . . Mah'eśhvāsa . . . The Origin of the Self The Origin of the Firmament The Ocean of Compassion Master of the Trident The Bearer of the Mighty Bow 121 85 . Praṇat'ātmaka . . . . . . . Amogha-daṇḍa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amṛuta-maya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mah'eśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nabha-yoni . . . . Jita-kāma . Karunā-sāgara . . . . . . Kavi . . . . . Kāma-śhāsana . Sadāśhiva . . . . Amṛuta-pa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puruṣha . . . . . . . Nakṣhatra-mālī . . . . Immutable Yogi Lord God Almighty 55 The Self Bliss and Joy Having the Moon as a Crest Jewel The Great Lord The Lord of Nectar 60 Jatī . . . . . . . Śhūlī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karnikāra-priya . . Jit'endriya . . . . . . . . Nīla-kantha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anādyanta . . Brahmānda-hṛid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dhyān'ādhāra . . Pracchanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chandra-mauli . Sudhā-pati . . . . . . . . . . Puṣhpa-lochana . . . . . The Drinker of Nectar Full of Nectar The Soul of the Devotee The Divine Spiritual Being Hidden 65 Subtle Fond of the Pericarp of the Lotus The Poet Of Ever-effective Punishment Having a Blue Throat from consuming poison 70 to save the World The One with Matted Hair The One with Eyes like Flowers The Basis of Meditation The Heart of the Universe The Chastiser of Manmatha (Cupid) 75 The Conqueror of Lust The Conqueror of the Sense Organs Beyond the scope of the Sense Organs Having a Necklace of Stars Having neither beginning nor end 80 Ātmā-yoni . . . . . . . At'īndriya . . . . . . . .Sadā-yogī . . . . . Umā-pati . . . . . . Eternal Life Viśhvam-bhar’eśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Ever-youthful Soul Nava-yerūsalem'eśhwara The Lord of the New Jerusalem Ādi Nirmal'ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vaiyāghra dhurya . . . . . . . . . . . The Supreme Lord of the Universe Nav'ātmā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri Shiva Of Unblemished Purity Ever Beautiful He whose other half is Shrī Pārvatī The Lord of Shrī Pārvatī Giving Savour to Life and the Divine Nectar 90 Ugra . . .Niṣhkalaṅka . Ardha-nār'īśhwara . . . . . . . . Vihitam-avihitam vā sarvam-etat kṣhamasva For all that has been done or left undone. . . . . Samāna . the Ocean of Compassion. . . . . . Mahā-kāla . . Rasada . . . . . . . . . . . . . please forgive us. . . . . . . . Jaya jaya Karuṇ'ābdhe Śhrī Mahā-deva Śhambho (x3) Victory to You. . . . . . . O Great and Beneficent God! 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Embodiment of Devotion Loka-vīr'āgranī . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarv'āchārya . . . Nitya-sundara . . . . . . . Rasa-gñya . . . . . . . . . . . . Fierce and Powerful The Great Destroyer The Destroyer of Death Foremost of those with the nature of the tiger The Suppressor of Enemies 95 The Great Preceptor of All Equanimous The Pure Soul in Bliss Fond of Shri Vishnu as both Man and God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhatru-pramāthī . . The Knower of the Essence and the Nectar 100 Bhakti-kāya . . . . . Foremost of the Heroes of the World Chirantana . . . . The Primordial Self of Shrī Mata)i Sahaja yogi priya . . Nara-nārāyaṇa-priya . . . . . Ātmā-prasanna . . . Loved by Sahaja Yogis 105 Prayer to Shri Shiva for forgiveness of transgressions Kara-charana kṛitam vā kāya-jam karma-jam vā Forgive all wrongs done by our hands or feet or created by the body or actions Śhravana nayana-jam vā mānasam v'āparādhām By our ears or our eyes. . . . . . . . . with our minds or through our mistakes. . . . . . . . . . Kāla-kāla . . . . . . . I am Shiva! I am Shiva! Na cha prāna saṁgñyo. nor Liberation. na vā pancha-koṣhaḥ Neither the seven elements of the body. Chid-ānanda rūpah. Śhivo-’ham. nor Purpose. attachment. ego. Śhivo-’ham I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. Chid-ānanda rūpah. nor other organs of action. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! Na me dveśha-rāgau. n'aiva mātsarya-bhāvah Nothing of pride or jealousy. Śhivo-’ham. Desire. Mado n'aiva me. Na vāk pāni-pādau. nor the tongue. Na cha vyoma-bhūmir. Śhivo-’ham I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. nor greed. nor the five vital breaths. Chid-ānanda rūpah. Śhivo-’ham I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness.i Tad Nishkala j ‘At One with the Supreme Spirit’ by Shri Ādi Shaṅkaracharya Tad Nishkala is also known as the Atma or Nirvana Shatkam six verses on the theme of spiritual liberation Mano buddhy’ahaṁkāra chittāni n'āham I am neither the mind. nor thoughts. nor feet. na me lobha-mohau Neither loathing. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! 123 . Na cha śhrotra jihve. na ch'opasthapāyū Neither speech. nor the senses of smell and sight. na mokṣhah Neither Righteousness. na tejo na vāyuḥ Neither ether. Na vā sapta-dhātur. nor fire. nor air. na ch'ārtho. nor its five sheaths. nor earth. na kāmo. intelligence. Na dharmo. na vai paṅcha-vāyur I am neither the Life Energy. nor liking. na cha ghrāna netre Neither the ears. nor hands. Śhivo-’ham. no teacher. nor Sacrifices. the food. Aham bhojanam n'aiva. na saukhyam. gurur n'aiva śhiṣhyaḥ Neither relations. Vibhu-tvāch-cha sarvatra sarv'endriyānām All-pervading am I. Pitā n'aiva me. nor friends. Śhivo-’ham I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. Śhivo-’ham I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. Chid-ānanda rūpah. na tīrtham. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! 'That's what you are. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! Aham nirvikalpo. Scriptures. Mantras. na vedā.Na punyam. Śhivo-’ham I am Eternal Bliss and Awareness. nor anything to be known. nor birth have I. That's a very good way of remembering what you are! May God bless you!' Guru Puja. Chid-ānanda rūpah. na pāpam. Chid-ānanda rūpah. Na bandhur. I am Shiva! I am Shiva! Na me mṛityu śhaṅkā. na mitram. 06-07-86 124 . Everyone must learn it by heart and must say it in all the ashrams. nor pain. nor distinction of caste. n'aiva mātā. Śhivo-’ham. Na ch’āsaṅ-gatam n’aiva muktir na meyaḥ Neither Salvation have I. Gmunden. nor the enjoyment of eating. Na mantro. nor disciples. You are Eternal Bliss and Awareness. na janma Neither father. bhojyam na bhoktā Neither am I the eater. Śhivo-’ham. Austria. nirākāra rūpī I have no form or fancy. na duḥkham Neither virtue. nor mother. no pleasure. na yagñyāḥ No Holy places. na me jāti bhedaḥ Neither fear of death. Eternal and beyond the senses. Consciousness: the Pure Consciousness. I think this must be. Śhivo-’ham. nor vice. .. .... .......... ...... .... . .. ... ... ........ ...... ... .... . Shrī Shiva .............. . ................ ......... .. .. . ........... . ........ ...... . .... .. ... . ...... . to purify the ashes of Sagara's sons .... ...... Vedas... worship the Gods....... .... Following Bhagiratha's chariot down into Hell . Releasing from the three debts.. ... ...... The Liberator of the 60. ........... . . Fig... ......... .. .. Giving milk in abundance Kṣhīra-vṛikṣha samakulā Abounding in the four milk trees: .... Happy... . ..... .. ... Beloved of Shrī Shiva Himāchal'endra-tanayā . ...... ..… You are… Gaṅgā . ... ... ........... ... ..... . Earth and the nether regions 15 Kṣhīra-śhubhrā ....... .. . ...... Flowing through the mountain country 5 Tārak'āri-jananī ..... .. The Mother of Shrī Kārttikeya...... ........ ..000 sons of Sagara ...... Melodious Sindhu-gāminī . .. ... . .... ... ... .... Pipal and Madhuka Tri-lochana jata-vāsinī .. to study the .. fortunate Bhagīratha-rath'ānugā . who were burnt to ashes by Sage Kapila Saraswatī-saṁyuktā ... ... Heaven. . ............ .. Banyan...............Born from the Lotus-like Foot of Shrī Vishnu Hara-vallabhā ......... . ..... .. ........... Flowing through the three worlds... .... ........ .. Flowing to the Ocean 10 Bhāgīrathī .. . ..... ..... .. ... 125 ........ . . ....... .. . . ..... . .. ... . ....... ......... .... . ........... ... . ... . As white as milk Bahu-kṣhīrā .. .. ................... The Daughter of the Lord of Himalaya Giri-maṇḍala gāminī .... .. ... of the demon Tarakasura Sagar'ātmaja-tārikā . . ......... Manifested from the foot of Shri Vishnu Tri-loka-patha gāminī ... . ...... .... . . . . ... . . . and liberate their souls Tri-vikrama-pad'oddhūtā .... the Enemy of Tripura..... ... ... The Holy River Ganges Viṣhṇu-pad'ābja-saṁbhūtā . . ...... ... . . Dwelling in the matted locks of the .. . Joined to the river Saraswatī which flows under.... and produce sons 20 Tripur'āri-śhiras-chūdā Flowing from the Top of the Head of ..... ....... .......... ... . -ground and meets the Ganges at Allahabad Sughoṣhā .. .... .. .... ... Brought down from Heaven .. . the Enemy .. . .. ............. ......... .... by the prayers of Sage Bhagiratha Bhāgyavatī ............... . .... ... . .... three-eyed Shrī Shiva Ṛina-traya vimochanī . .......... . ..... ........i The 108 Names of Shri Gañgā Mātā j Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.. . ... .... .. .... ...... . .. . .... .. . . . Dwelling in the water-pot of Shrī Brahma 45 Trivenī .. . . . . Whose water is a rich source of Nectar Līlā-laṅghita-parvatā . . . Destroying the mass of worldly attachments . . . .... . . . ..... ... . .. .. Sounding like a conch-shell and drum Bhiti-hṛit . . .. . . and collective misdeeds Śhaṅkha-dundubhi nisvanā . ... . . The Spiritual essence of the three gunas Saṅgat'āghaugha śhamanā . .. . . . . . .... .. . The Remover of Fear 50 Bhāgya janani . . .. . . ... . Adorned with Water Sāvitrī .... .. ... . ... . . . . . . . .. .. . . .... The One with Beautiful White Limbs Śhrīmatī . . . . . . . Yamuna and Saraswatī Trigun'ātmikā ... . . . . .. The Resort of the Eminent Umā-sapatnī . . . . . . . Swelling the Waters of the Ocean Ramyā . .. .. relented... . . and allowed Her to flow from his ear Nata-bhīti hṛit ... .. . .. . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .... ..... .. . Beautiful.. .. . . .... . . . . .. . . .... . .. .. . .... . Auspicious and Illustrious Dhaval'āmbarā .. Leaping over mountains in sport Viriñchi-kalaśha-vāsī . ... . . ... . . . Untainted and Clear Nitya-śhuddhā . ... . . . . . Ganges. . . . . . . . . . . .. .. Shrī Shiva Śhubhr'āṅgī .. . ..... . . . . Eternally pure Nīra-jāla pariṣh-kṛitā . ... ..... ... . Delightful to behold 25 Naga-putrikā .. ... . .. ... .. . .. . . .... but . . . ... The One with a Dazzling White Garment 40 Ākhaṇḍala-vana-vāsā . . . . . .. .... . .. . . . . . ....... .. Triple·braided by the waters of the three rivers: . . .. ... . . . . . ..... .. .. .. . .. .. . . . The Daughter of the Mountain Niranjanā ... . ....... .. . ..... Delightful Bindu-sarasā . . The Mother 30 Salila-vāsī ... .. . . . .... ... . . .... . . .. .. Creating Happiness 126 . Made ofwater·drops Avyaktā ... . . . . .. .. . Unmanifest 35 Vṛindāraka-sam'āśhritā . .. . . .. . . . . . . .... . .. .... ... . . . . . .. .. Eternal and Imperishable Nayan'ānanda dāyinī .. . .. . .. .. .The 108 N am es of Shri G añga M ata Jāhnavī ... .. . . . Ganges in a rage for flooding his kingdom. . ... .. . .. . . . The Daughter of King Jahnu who drank up the .. The Remover of the fear of those who bow to You Avyayā . .. Flowing through the Khandala Forest Khaṇḍ'endu kṛita-śhekharā Wearing the Crescent Moon as a Diadem Amṛut'ākāra salilā . .. . . Having the same husband as Shrī Pārvatī. . . She who dwells in water Sāgar'āmbu samedhinī . . .. . . ... . ... .. . . who come to You for Refuge 80 127 . ..... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . ... . .. . . .... .. Wearing the Moon upon Your Head Śhaṅkarī . .. . . Flowing like a Stairway to Heaven 70 Ambhaḥ-pradā . .. . . . .. .. ... . .. . . Granting Liberation from the Three Afflictions.. .. ... .. . . .. .. . . ... .. The eastern-most of the four branches into which . . . . The Remover of Sorrow Śhānti-santata karinī .. .. . . Granting Shelter. . . .. . . . . ... . . . . . . .... . .. ... .... . .. . . ... . Yamuna and Saraswati at Allahabad Sītā .. . . Loved by the Faithful Haṁsa-swarūpinī . .... . . . . . .... .. . .... . . . .. .. . .. . Help and Protection Śhaśhi-śhekharī . . . The Embodiment of Swan-like Discretion Bhagiratha-sutā . . .. . . . . . . . Eternal 65 Śharach-chandra-nibh'ānanā Whose face is radiant like the autumn moon Omkāra rūpinī . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. ... The Remover of Poverty Śhivadā .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .... .. . .. . ..... Peerless. ..... . . ... . . . the Ganges divides after falling on Mount Meru Tāpa-traya vimochanī . . . . . The Playful Sound of the Flowing River Swarga-sopāna saranī .. . . . . .... . .... . . . . The Bestower of Auspiciousness and Happiness 75 Saṁsāra-viṣha-nāśhini . . ... .. . without equal Kridā-kallola kārinī . .. The Continuance of Peace Daridrya-hantrī .. . ... . .. . ... . . The Daughter of Sage Bhagiratha Anantā . ... ..... .. Giving Water Duḥkha-hantrī . . . .. Abundant with small shiny fish Bharga-mūrdhā-kṛit'ālayā . . . In the form of the Om AtuIā .The 108 N am es of Shri G añga M ata Bhinna Brahmānda darpinī Proud of breaking open the Egg of Brahma Nandinī .. .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .... . Dwelling at the confluence of the Ganga. .. . .. . ..... . . . .. .. . . . . The Protector of the sick and suffering... .. ... .. .... . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. . . . . Fast-flowing Siddhā . . . .. . .. ... Happy Śhighrā ... . . . . ... . ... the Elements... Dwelings on Shrī Shiva's Head 60 Bhava-priyā . ... .. .. .. ... . .. ... . . .. . . .. Perfect 55 Śharanyā .. . . ... . Compassionate Saphari-pūrnā . . .. Loved by Shrī Shiva and by all living beings Satya-sandha priyā . ..... . . .. ... one's Deeds and the Body Śharaṇ'āgata-dīn'ārta-pari-trāṇā . . .. Destroying the ills of this world Prayāga nilayā . ... . .. . -realisation and Connection to the Divine Pāpa-hantrī . . . . . . The Beginning Dhenū . . . Jagan-mātā . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . Holy Bhogavatī . . . .. . . . .. . . .. Pūta-tribhuvanā . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . ... . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . Jaṅgama-dharā . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . Giving Complete Emancipation Siddhi-yoga nisevitā . . Pūtā . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . The Bestower of Merit Punya vāhinī . . .. . .. .. . Complete Purātanā .. . ... . . . . ... . The Embodiment of the Supreme Spirit 85 Pūrnā .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . Jaṅgamā . . Jala-rūpā . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . The Generous Flow of Merit 90 Pulomaj'ārchitā .. . . . . . . . Jahnu-putrī . . ... The Merit of Noble Deeds Punyadā . . . . .. . . ... . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . A Light amid the Darkness of Ignorance Ajarā . . . ... .. . .. .. . . .... .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. a poetic way of saying that they are sisters Agñyana-timira-bhānu . . . . .. . . . . Propitiated for the attainment of Self. . . Born from the Same Lotus as Shrī Pārvatī . . . . Delightful and Beautiful -Ganga's name as She enters the underworld Umā-kāra-kamala sanjātā . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . ... . . . .. . .. .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . Untouched by Old Age 105 Ādyā . . . .. Forever Pure like Shrī Mataji Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 128 . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . Having a Pure Body Parabrahma swarūpinī . . . . . Worshipped by lndrani (wife of lndra) Pure The Purifier of the Three Worlds The Gentle Murmur of the Waters Living and Moving Sustaining the Living and Moving In the Form of Water Benevolent to the World The Daughter of King Jahnu The Mother of the World 95 100 Siddhā .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. Jagad-hītā .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . Japā .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ..The 108 N am es of Shri G añga M ata Sumukti-dā . . . . . . . . . .. . The Destroyer of Sins Pāvan'āṅgī . Ancient Punyā . . .. .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bestowing Plenty and Fulfilling Wishes Nirmalā . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. 129 . i The Centre Heart (Anāhata) Chakra j Jaya Jagadambe Mā Victory to the Divine Mother of the Universe! 130 . Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . You are Shrī Durga. blessed person by the Divine. . Self-realisation Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc. Kātyāyanī . . which has looked after France and its independence. 3. 4. Śhaila-putrī . . . . 8. . . and She should be worshipped as a Goddess or as a Deity. . 1412-1431 CE) 'Joan of Arc was a special. we surrender completely to You! These Nine Forms of Shri Durgā are worshipped on the Nine Nights of Navarātri. .' Eve of Diwali. 7. 131 . . . You are… The Daughter of the Mountain King Observing a state of Celibacy With a Bell-shaped Half-moon on Forehead Whose Void contains the Universe The Mother of Shrī Kārttikeya The Daughter of Sage Katyayana The Dark Night of Dissolution The Purest Virgin whose body is bright like lightning Bestowing the Highest Fulfillment. . . 2. the Mother of this Universe.… 1. . 9. Mahā-gaurī . . . who carries us across all hurdles. . 5. Kāla-rātrī . . . . . . Brahma-chārinī . . . . Skanda-mātā . . Chandra-ghaṇṭā Kūṣhmāṇḍā . . 24-10-98. . . Novi Ligure. Siddhi-dātrī . . 6.The Nine Names of i Shri Durgā Mātā j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Jagadambā Durgā Mātā sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Shri Mataji. . ... . . . . ... . Whose Soul is Unfathomable Durga-mārga-pradā . Durg'ārti-śhamanī .. .. ... ..... .... ... .. . .. . difficulties which help growth Durgam'ālokā .. Whose Knowledge is hard to attain Durgam'āśhritā . .. ... . . .. . Durga-nāśhinī ... . ... . . The Refuge from all evil Durgama-gñyāna-saṁsthānā . .... ... The Bestower of the Hardest Path. . .. . The Glorious Form that is hard to look upon Durgam'ātma-swarūpinī . . . ..... ... Durg’āpad-vinivārini . . ... .. . . .... ........ . . . . The Holy Mother who gives us . ... .. .... . ... . . . .. .. ... . . . .... The Abode of Knowledge most difficult to attain Durgama-dhyāna-bhāsinī Enlightening us with Meditation beyond all thoughts and worries . .. . . . Durgamohā . .. . ... .. . . . You are… The Remover of Difficulties and Evil The Pacifier of Troubles The Destroyer of the Worst Evil Cutting down Difficulties and Evil Practicing Disciplines to overcome obstacles 5 The Destroyer of Difficulties Uplifting and Delivering us from Evil Annihilating Hardships and Obstacles Warding off Misfortune Giving Knowledge most difficult to attain 10 Durga-daitya-loka-davānalā .. .. These are considered to be most effective for the worst difficulties and problems.. . .. .. ..... . . . . . .. . .. Causing Delusion to the Wicked 20 Durgamagā . . .. . . . . Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. ..... . .. that to God-realisation 15 Durgama-vidyā . . . . . . ... ......... The Forest-fire destroying the Realm of Demons Durgamā . Durgam'āpahā . . Abiding in an Unapproachable Place 132 . . .. ... .. .... . ... ... .i The 32 Names of Shri Durgā Mātā j A Garland of 32 Names of Shrī Durga from the Durga Sapta-shati –‘seven hundred verses’.. ....... . .... . . . . . .... . .… Durgā . . . . . . .. . . ... Durga-nihantrī . . . .... . . .. .. . . .. .. Durgat'oddhārinī ... . .. . . . . . Durgama-chhedini .. Durgama-gñyāna-dā . .. ... .. . .. . .. .. ... ... . . Durga-sādhini . . . . . . Cleaving through Hardships Atha Durgā-dvātryamsha-nāma-mālā A Garland of the 32 Names of Shrī Durga Durgā Durg'ārti-śhamanī Durg'āpad-vinivārinī Durgama-chhedinī Durga-sādhinī Durga-nāśhinī Durgat'oddhārinī Durga-nihantrī Durgam'āpahā Durgama-gñyanadā Durga-daitya-loka-davānalā Durgamā Durgam'ālokā Durgam'ātmā-swarūpinī Durga-mārga-pradā Durgama-vidyā Durgam'āśhritā Durgama-gñyāna-saṁsthānā Durgama-dhyāna-bhāsinī Durgamohā Durgamagā Durgam'ārtha-swarūpinī Durgam'āsura-saṁhantri Durgam'āyudha-dhārīnī Durgam'āṅgī Durgamatā Durgamyā Durgam'eśhwarī Durga-bhīmā Durga-bhāmā Durgabhā Durga-dārinī Nām'āvalim'imām yastu Durgāyā mama mānavana Shrī Durga said: Anyone who recites this garland of My Names. . . . . . . . Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 133 . Difficult to Meditate upon and Perceive Durgamyā . . . . . . . . The Supreme Goddess who is Difficult to Attain Durga-bhīmā .Durgam'ārtha-swarūpinī . Hard to Approach in the Physical Body 25 Durgamatā . . . . . danger and evil. . . . . . . . . . . . Pathet sarva bhayān mukto bhaviṣhyati na saṁśhayaha Will no doubt be free from all types of fear. . . . The Destroyer of the Most Formidable Demons Durgam'āyudha-dhārinī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angry with Wickedness 30 Durgabhā . The Wielder of Weapons against Evil Durgam'āṅgī . . . Hard to be Approached or Accomplished Durgam'eśhwarī . . . . . Terrifying to Evil-doers Durga-bhāmā . Illumining the Darkness of Difficulties Durga-dāriṇī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Personification of the Highest Purpose in life Durgam'āsura-saṁhantri. . The Beautiful Maiden. . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . .... .. . .. . . O Lotus-faced One Yasya prasāda-mātrena Durgā prītā bhavet Satī Only by this offering will Mother Durga be pleased.. .. . ... . . . . Mānas . the Source . . .. . .. . . . Chitrā . .. . .. . The Wielder of the Trident Bearing Shrī Shiva's Pinaka Bow Of Many Excellent Forms Ringing a Mighty Bell to Instil Fear in Evil-Doers Practicing Great Austerities 15 The Psyche as the Combination of Heart and Mind The Intellect and Understanding The Illusion of Individuality. . . .... Chitta rūpā ... . of All Existence and Contemplation Bhava-mochanī . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . The Loving Consort of Shrī Shiva. .. . ..... .. . . . . . .. . .. . ... . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . .. the Ego In the Form of the Attention Consciousness 20 Chiti .. . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . . ... . . . . Pināka dhārinī . . . .. . The First Incarnation and Devoted Wife of .. .. . .. The Goddess of Victory Ādyā .. Loved by Shrī Shiva Bhavānī . ... . .... . . .. . . The Bearer of All Virtues Bhava prītā .. . . . Giving Liberation from Worldly Existence 5 Āryā .. . Mahā-tapā . . . .. .. The Essence of All Mantras Sattā .. . . . . ... . . .. .. . . . . The Primordial Goddess Tri-netrā . .. . . . .. . ..... . . . .. .. . . ... . . Shrī Shiva.. . . .. .. . .. . Buddhi . . . . . .. . . .. . Chaṇḍa-ghaṇṭā . . Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī You are… Satī . . ... . . . ..... . . . .. . .. Three-eyed 10 Śhūla dhārinī . . . . . . .. ... . Chitā . .. . .. . .. . Ahaṁkārā . . .. .. . . .. ... . . . the Most Excellent Abode of Truth Sādhvī . . . . . . . . .. O Faithful Spouse.... . The Goddess who is Hard to Attain Jayā ... . . . . .i The 108 Names of Shri Durgā j Śhata-nāma pra-vakṣhyāmi Śhṛinuṣhva kamal'ānane (Lord Shiva said…) I will recite the hundred names. . . . . .. . . . Honourable and Noble Durgā . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. Truth and Reality Saty'ānanda swarūpinī Characterised by blissful immersion . . . Understanding and Reflection Sarva-mantra mayī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . .. . . . . . .... .. in the Ultimate Reality 134 . .. . . listen well. . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . .. .. . . . . .. . Ameya-vikramā . . . ... . .. . .. .. . . Pītāmbara-pari-dhānā Kamal’ānjīra-rañjinī . . . . .. . Caring for our Well-Being Ratna priyā .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Sundarī . . .. . . . . . . Kaumārī . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Aneka varnā .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . ..Anantā . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . when he insulted Shrī Shiva Aparṇā . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri D urga Eternal 25 The Fulfillment of all Good Qualities What we aspire to become What is destined to be and what is not to be Always Moving – as the Wind or Spirit The Beneficent Wife of Shrī Shiva 30 Deva-mātā . . . . . . Sadā-gati . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . not even eating leaves Manifesting in Many Styles Having a Rosy Glow 40 Pātalā-vatī .. . .. . ... . . Vana-durgā . . . . . . . Fond of Jewels (Realised Souls) Sadā .. . .. .. ... .. .. .. . . . . . .... The Mother of the Gods Chintā . . . Undertaking Severe Penance to win Shrī Shiva . . . . . .. .... . .. . . . . . . . Śhāmbhavī . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. . . . . .. . Pātalā .. . Krūrā .. . . ... .... Ever-existent Sarva vidyā . Bhāvyā . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . The Destroyer of King Daksha's sacrifice. .. . The Daughter of King Daksha Dakṣha-yagñya-vināśhinī . . . . .. ... . Mātaṅga-muni pūjitā . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . ... Bhāvinī . ... Aindrī . Mātaṅgī . . . . . .. . . . ... Surrounded by Roses and Pink Lotuses Clothed in Yellow Garments Adorned with Lotus-Blossoms Of Immeasurable Valour Formidable 45 Beautiful Heavenly Beauty The Goddess of the Forest The Mother of the Tribe of Elephants (Great Souls) Worshipped by the Sage Matanga 50 Brāhmī . . . . The Shakti of Shrī Brahma The Shakti of Shrī Shiva The Shakti of Shrī Indra The Shakti of Shrī Kārtikeya 135 . . . . ..... . . All Knowledge 35 Dakṣha kanyā ... . . . .. . .. . .... . . Bhavy’ābhavyā . ... . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sura-sundarī . . Mah'eśhwarī . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nityā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In the Form of All Science and Knowledge 75 Satyā . Gñyānā . . . . . The Supreme Virgin The Youthful Goddess Appearing as a Young Girl Ascetic 136 . . . . . . Kaiśhorī . . . . .Vaiṣhṇavī . Yati . . . . . . . Buddhidā . . . . . . . . . . . . The Ultimate Reality Sarv’āstra-dhārinī . . . . . . . Bahulā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puruṣh’ākṛiti . . . . . . . . . Bearing many Sacred Books in the Hands Anek’āstrasya dhārinī . . . . . . . . . . Sarva vāhana-vāhanā . . *Mahiṣh’āsura mardinī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ut-karṣhiṇī . Lakṣhmī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri D urga The Shakti of Shrī Vishnu 55 The Goddess who Destroys Demons The Shakti of Shrī Vishnu in the Boar Incarnation The Goddess of Good Fortune and Spiritual Ascent Having the Form of the Primordial Being Unsullied and Spotless 60 The Highest Ascending Glory Knowledge Action Eternal The Bestower of Enlightened Intelligence Abundant Overflowing with Love Whose Army is conveyed in All Vehicles 65 Annihilating the Demons Nishumbha and Shumbha The Slayer of the Evil Mahisha 70 *Madhu-Kaitabha hantrī The Destroyer of the Demons Madhu and Kaitabha *Chaṇḍa-Muṇḍa-vināśhinī . . . . . . . . . Brandishing Many Weapons Kumārī . Vimalā . Grinding All Demons into Dust Sarva-danava ghātinī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kriyā . . . *Niśhumbha-śhumbha-hananī . Yuvatī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bahula premā . Vārāhī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Virgin Goddess 80 Eka-kanyā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wielding all Negativity Destroying Missiles Aneka-śhastra hastā . . . Chāmuṇḍā . . . . Crushing the Demons Chanda and Munda Sarv’āsura vināśhinī . . The Slayer of All the Demons Sarva-śhāstra mayī . . . . . . . . .. Holding all the Waters of the Earth in Your Belly 100 Śhiva dutī .. . . . . . . . . with Wide-Gaping Mouth Amba .. .. . . . . . Of Terrifying Form Mahābalā . ... ... .... . . . . . . .. . . ... . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. ... .. . Of Very Great Strength Agni jvālā .. . . . . .. . . .. Shrī Vishnu's Creative Power who .... ... .. .. from .. .. . Brahma-vādinī . ... . . . . . . . . Pratyakṣhā . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . Mukta keśhī . . . .. The Supreme Goddess Kātyāyanī .. ... . . . .. .. ... . .. .. . . . .. The Shakti of Shrī Vishnu. . . ..... .. the evil Mahishasura and his followers 105 The Life-giving Power of the Sun The Manifested World of the Senses Expounding the Knowledge of the Supreme Spirit Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Who is verily before us as Our Holy Mother Shri Mataji This 108 Names of Shri Durgā is traditionally recited during Navaratri and forms part of the Sapta-śhati Aṅga-patha –‘Ancilliary Praises to the Devi Mahatmyam’ 137 . ... . . ... . . .. .. . .. . . . . Announces Divine Incarnations Jal'odarī . . . . . . . . . ... The Mother Param'eśhwarī .. . Vṛiddha mātā . ... .. .. . . . . .. . . Mah'odarī . .. The Dark Night of Dissolution 95 Tapasvinī .. ... .. .. Sāvitrī . . . .. . ... Of Very Dreadful Aspect. .. ..... . .. .. Undertaking Austerities Nārāyaṇī . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . the brilliance of all the Gods to destroy . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . .. . . .. . ... ... . . . . .. ... ... . ... . . .. Born as the Daughter of Sage Katyayana. .. . .. .. Bala-pradā . . Blazing with Fire Raudra mukhī .. .. The Auspicious Dark-skinned Mother Viṣhṇumāyā . The 108 N am es of Shri D urga Having the Form of a Youthful Maiden 85 Appearing as an Older Woman Taking the form of a Mature Mother The Bestower of Strength Having a Large Belly Whose Hair is Loose and Flowing 90 Ghora rūpā . Shrī Mahālakshmi Bhadra-kālī ... .. . . ... .. . Fierce-faced Kāla-rātri . . . .. . . . . .. Recruiting Shrī Shiva as a Messenger Karālī . . . . ..Apraudhā . .. .. . . .. .. Praudhā .. . . . . . Shri Mātājī Nirmalā Devi. Salutations to Shri Gaṇesha. Aṅga-nyās'okta-mātaro-bījam The Seed is ‘Putting attention to parts of the body while reciting’. By reading the Kavach of the Devī. It washes away the ‘catches’ and bathes the children in Divine Vibrations.i The Kavach of the Devī j Shrī Chaṇḍī Kavacham ‘The ‘Armour’ of the Goddess who is all fired-up to protect Her devotees’ Our Guru is the Great Mother. May the wisdom and compassion of our Sat-guru flow through us and reach the four quarters of the Earth. The Protection of Shri Chaṇḍi. emotional and physical bodies. that is. Salutations to Nārāyaṇa. May there be no obstacle. we mobilise these powers to purify and enlighten our Koshas . The Metre is Anushtubh. Salutations to Nara-nāratam. Salutations to the Deity worshipped in the family. Jai Śhri Mātājī ! Om Śhrī Gaṇeśhāya namaḥ Salutations to Shri Ganesha Amen. Anuṣhṭup chhandaḥ Chāmuṇḍā devatā The Presiding Deity is Chamundā. Salutations to Goddess Saraswatī. Amen. Now begins the Kavach of the Devi:- Asya Śhrī-Chaṇḍī kavachasya Of this Shrī Chandi Kavach Brahmā ṛiṣhiḥ The Composing Seer is Brahma. In the Name of Shri Mātājī Nirmalā Devi. Śhrī-Jagadambā-prīty’arthe. Digbandha-devatās-tattvam The Principle is Digbandha·devatā – ‘Facing the direction of the Deity’. Salutations to Shri Saraswatī. All Her Śhakti and Yogini aspects are available for Her children. the All-knowing. Salutations to the Guru. the Compassionate. that is. the Merciful. Salutations to Sage Ved-Vyāsa.our mental. The Kavach should be read aloud. Shri Viṣhṇu. To please Shrī Jagadamba Sapta-śhatī pāṭh’āṅgatvena as part of Sapta-shati –‘700 verses’ this recitation is undertaken jape viniyogaḥ 138 . Obeisance to Śhrī Chandika.Skanda-mātā –‘The Mother of Kārttikeya’. Brahm'ovācha .Chandra-ghanta -’Adorned with the moon as Her bell’ Fourth.Mahāgaurī–‘Very bright .Brahmadeva said: 2 Asti Guhya-tamam vipra. Brahmaṇ'aiva Mah’ātmanā Ninth. 3 Prathamam Śhaila-putrī cha.Kālarātrī –‘The Dark night of dissolution’. sarva-rakṣhā-karam nṛiṇām Yan-na kasya-chid'ākhyātam. O Brahmadeva. auspicious and benevolent to all beings Is the Kovach of the Devī. O Great Sage.Shaila-putri – ‘Daughter of the King of Himalayas’ Second.Siddhi-dātrī –‘One who grants Moksha’ These nine names have been told by the Great Soul Brahmadeva Himself 6 Agninā dahya-mān’āstu. bhayārtāḥ śharaṇam gatāḥ Those who are engulfed by fire or surrounded by enemies on the battlefield. Thus spoke Shrī Markandeya: Om 1 Yad-guhyam paramam loke. dvitīyam Brahma-chāriṇī Tritīyam Chandra-ghaṇṭ'etī.Kushmanda-‘Whose void contains the Universe’ 4 Pañchamam Skanda-māt'eti. Mahāgaur'īti ch’āṣhṭamam Fifth. if they surrender to Shri Durga.The K avach of the D evi Om namaśh-Chaṇḍikāyai Mārkaṇḍeya uvācha:- Amen. Or being at an impassable place or frightened. Eighth.the Ādi Kundalini’ 5 Navamam Siddhi-dātrī cha. tanme brūhi Pitāmaha Amen. please tell me that which is very secret. sarva-bhūt'opa-kārakam Devy’āstu kavacham puṇyam. Kūṣhmāṇḍ'eti chaturthakam Shrī Durgā is known by these nine names: First. Please listen to that. tat-śhṛiṇuṣhwa Mahāmune O Brahmin! That which is most secret.Brahma-chārinī – ‘One who observes the state of celibacy’ Third. Has not been told to anyone else and which protects all beings in this world. ṣhaṣhṭham Kātyāyan'īti cha Saptamam Kāla-rātrīśh cha. 139 .Kātyāyanī –‘The Daughter of Sage Katyayana’ Seventh. Sixth. nava Durgāḥ prakīrtitāḥ Uktāny'etāni nāmāni. śhatru-madhye gato raṇe Viṣhame durgame ch'aiva. padma-hastā Hari-priyā Maheśhvari is riding on a bull. club. 11 Śhveta-rūpa-dharā Devī. Īśhvarī vṛiṣha-vāhanā Brahmī haṁsa-samārūdhā. indeed have prosperity. the vehicle of Kaumari is a peacock. of white complexion. sorrow or fear. O Supreme Goddess. aśhubham rana-saṅkate N’āpadam tasya paśhyāmi. 8 Yaistu bhaktya smṛita nūnam. is seated on a lotus with a lotus in Her hand. They are wielding conch. You protect those who remember You. whip. even at time of war. spear. the beloved of Śhrī Vishnu. halam cha musal’āyudham All the Goddesses are seen mounted in chariots and very angry. Trident. Vaiṣhṇavī Garud’āsanā The Goddess Chamunda sits on a corpse. noose. Vārāhī mahiṣh’āsanā Aindrī gaja-samārūdhā. 140 . Undoubtedly. sarva-yoga sam-anvitāḥ Nān’ābharana-śhobh’āḍhyā. 13 Dṛiśhyante ratham-ārudhā. Aindri is mounted on an elephant and Vaiṣhnavi on a condor (Garuda). javelin. discus. śhārṅgam-āyudham-uttamam Axe. is riding on a bull. 14 Khetakam tomaram chaiva. plough. Brahmi who is bedecked with all ornaments is seated on a swan. They would face no calamity. Devyaḥ krodha-samā-kulāḥ Śhaṅkham chakram gadām śhaktim.The K avach of the D evi 7 Na teṣhām jāyate kiñchid. grief. 9 Preta-saṁsthā tu Chāmuṇḍā. sarv’ābharana-bhūṣhitā The Goddess lshwari. Kaumārī śhikhi-vāhanā Lakṣhmī padm’āsanā Devī. bow and arrows. nānā-ratn'opa-śhobhitāḥ All the Mother Goddesses are endowed with Yoga And are richly adorned with different ornaments and jewels. 10 Mah'eśhvarī vṛiṣh’ārudhā. śhoka-duḥkha-bhayam na hi They would never suffer any misery or misfortune. Vārāhi rides on a buffalo. rakṣhase tānna saṁśhayaḥ Those who remember You with great devotion. halter. paraśhum-pāśham-eva cha Kunt’āyudham triśhūlam cha. 12 lty'etā Mātaraḥ sarvāḥ. Lakṣhmi. teṣham vṛiddiḥ prajayate Ye tvām smaranti Deveśhi. mace. barbed dart. Agni devatā –‘Goddess of fire’ from the south-east. Aiśhānyām Śhūla-dhārinī Ūrdhvam Brahmāni me rakṣhed. Nairutyām Khadga-dhārinī Pratīchyām Varunī rakṣhed. You increase the fears of Your enemies. 16 Namaste'stu Mahāraudre. śhatrunām bhaya-vardhini Prāchyām rakṣhatu mām-Aindrī. Varuni –‘the Shakti of Varuna the rain God’ from the west. to destroy the bodies of demons. Devānām cha hitāya vai These Goddesses are wielding their weapons. the Destroyer of the worst of fears. Āgneyyām-Agni devatā O Devī. 141 . Umā mūrdhni vyava-sthitā Ajitā from the left and Aparajitā from the right. Of tremendous strength and energy. please protect me. Mahāghora-parakrame Mahābale Mahotsāhe. adhas-tād-Vaiṣhṇavī tathā May Goddess Kaumari –‘Shakti of Kārttikeya’ protect me from the north and Goddess Shūla-dhārinī –‘who wields a trident’ from the north-east. of very dreadful appearance. Brahmāni – ‘the Shakti of Brahmā’ from above and Vaishnavi –‘Shakti of Vishnu’ from below. May Goddess Jaya protect me from the front and Vijaya from the rear. For the protection of devotees and for the benevolence of the Gods. 21 Ajitā vāma-pārśhve tu. protect me from the ten directions.The K avach of the D evi 15 Daityānām deha-nāśhāya. Mahābhaya-vināśhini Salutations to You O Goddess. 20 Evam daśha diśho rakṣhyech. 18 Dakṣhine'vatu Vārāhī. protect me. 17 Trāhi mām Devī duṣh-prekṣhye. Vāyavyām Mṛiga-vāhinī Vārahī –‘the Shakti of Vishnu in His boar form’ from the south. May Goddess Aindri protect me from the east. 19 Udīchyām pātu Kaumārī. Vijayā pātu pṛiṣhṭhataḥ Goddess Chamundā. dakṣhine ch’āparājitā Śhikham me Dyotinī rakṣhed. who sits on a corpse. May Goddess Dyotini protect the top-knot and Uma sit on my head and protect it. Khadga-dharini –‘wielding a sword’ from the south-west. bhakt’ānāma-abhayāya cha Dhārayanty’āyudhān’īttham. Mṛiga-vāhinī –‘riding a deer’ protect me from the north-west. Chāmuṇḍā Śhava-vāhanā Jayā me chāgrataḥ pātu. it is difficult to have even a glance at You. of frightening valour. Amruta-kala . 142 .the sound-box. May Khadgini protect my shoulders and Vajra-dharini protect my arms. Chandika .speech. May Kalika protect my cheeks and Shankari the roots of the ears.the lower lip. by Sugandha on the nose. Dwara-vasini on the ears.the chin.The K avach of the D evi 22 Mālā-dharī lalāte cha. bāhū me Vajra-dhārinī May Nilagriva protect the outer part of my throat and Nalakubari the windpipe.the crown of the head. Yama-ghanta on the inner part of the nose. Trinetra on the Hamsa.the upper lip. nalikām Nalakūbarī Skandhayoh khadginī rakṣhed. Saraswatī . Shuleśhvari my nails and may Kuleśhvari protect my belly. uttar'oṣhṭhe cha Charchikā Adhare ch’āmṛuta-kalā. Dhanurdhari. 24 Nāsikāyām Sugandhā cha. śhrotrayor Dwāra-vāsinī Kapolau Kālikā rakṣhet karna-mūle tu Śhāṅkarī Shankhini on both the eyes. 27 Nīla-grīvā bahiḥ-kanthe. Mahāmāyā cha tāluke Kaumari . 28 Hastayor-Daṇḍinī rakṣhed. Bhadrakali .the fingers. pṛiṣhṭha-vaṁśhe Dhanur-dharī Kamakṣhi .the tongue.the teeth. kantha-deśhe tu Chaṇḍikā Ghaṇṭikām Chitra-ghaṇṭā cha. Charchika . vācham me Sarva-maṅgalā Grīvāyām Bhadrakālī cha.the neck. 25 Dantān-rakṣhatu Kaumarī. Ambikā ch’āṅguIīṣhu cha Nakhāñ Chhūleśhvarī rakṣhet-kukṣhau rakṣhet-Kuleśhvarī May Devī Dandini protect both my hands. Sarvamangala .the spine. Chitra-ghanta . Yashasvinī –‘full of glory’ on the eye-brows. 26 Kāmākṣhī chibukam rakṣhed. jihvāyām cha Sarasvatī May I be protected. 23 Śhaṅkhinī chakṣhuṣhor-madhye. Ambika . bhṛivau rakṣhed-Yaśhasvinī Trinetrā cha bhṛivor-madhye-Yama-ghaṇṭā cha nāsike May I be protected by Mālā-dharī -‘wearing a garland’ on the forehead.the throat. Mahāmaya . 33 Nakhan-daṁṣhṭrā-karālī cha. Vagishwari . tvacham Vāgīśhvarī tathā May Daṁshtra-karali protect my nails. Shoka-vinashini .the mind. Śhrī Devī protect my toes. manaḥ Śhoka-vināśhinī Hṛidaye Lalitā Devī. Guhyeswari. pittam cha Mukuteśhvarī May Goddess Pārvatī protect blood.the pores.The K avach of the D evi 29 Stanau rakṣhen-Mahādevī.the nabhi. 30 Nābhau cha Kāminī rakṣhed.the stomach. 32 Gulphayor-Nārasiṁhī cha. Jwalamukhi . Shula-dharini .the intestines. gude Mahiṣha-vāhinī Kamini . 35 Padmāvatī padma-kośhe. udare Śhūla-dhāriṇī May I be protected by MahāDevī . Mukuteśhvari – bile and liver. Urdhvakeshini . kaphe Chūdā-maṇistathā Jvālā-mukhī nakha-jvālām.lustre of the nails and Abhedya . Putana kamika . marrow of the bones. fat and bone. may Taijasi protect my feet. Lalita Devī . Goddess Kalaratri .the reproductive organs. Mahisha-vahini . Kauberi . pāda-pṛiṣhṭhe tu Taijasī Pād’āṅgulīṣhu Śhrī rakṣhet-pād’ādhas-Talavāsinī May Narasimhi protect my ankles.the skin. Chudamani . may Talavasini protect the soles of my feet. 31 Katyām Bhagavatī rakṣhej-jānunī Vindhya-vāsinī Jaṅghe Mahābalā rakṣhet-sarvakāma pradāyinī May Goddess Bhagavati protect my waist. Vindhyvasini . 34 Rakta-majjā-vasā-māṁsāny'asthi-medaṁsi Pārvatī Antrāṇi kāla-rātriśh-cha.the hidden parts. 143 . Abhedyā sarva-sandhiṣhu May Padmavati protect the Chakras.the breast.the knees.phlegm (or lungs). guhyam Guhyeśhvarī tathā Pūtanā kāmikā medhram.the heart.all the joints. The wish fulfilling Mahābala protect my thighs. keśhāñ-chaiv'Ordhva-keśhinī Roma-kūpeṣhu Kauberī.the hair.the rectum. mārgam Kṣhema-karī tathā Rāja-dvāre Mahālakṣhmīr. 144 . śhāyām Chhatreśhvarī tathā Ahaṁkāram mano buddhim. Mahālakṣhmi may protect me in the king's courts and Vijaya everywhere. Vijayā sarvataḥ sthitā Supatha may protect my journey and Kṣhemakari my way. vyana. rakṣhen-Nārāyaṇī sadā May Yogini protect the senses of tasting. 38 Rase rūpe cha gandhe cha.‘the five vital breaths . smelling. samana. Chakrini .semen.prana. apana. Mahālakṣhmi . bhāryām rakṣhatu Bhairavī lndrani .spouse (wife). 42 Rakṣhā-hīnam tu yat-sthānam.life. paśhūn-me rakṣha Chaṇḍike Putrān-rakṣhen-Mahālakṣhmīr. Vaishnavi . Rajas and Tamo Gunas. 41 Panthānam Supathā rakṣhen. the Destroyer of wickedness. prāṇam Kalyāṇa-śhobhanā Vajra-hasta. any place that has not been mentioned in the Kavach and has thus remained unprotected.cattle (sustenance). udana. Lakṣhmi -success and fame. seeing. hearing and touching.Prana (the life force). Dharmadharini . 39 Āyū rakṣhatu Vārāhī. Chhatreśhvari . Kalyana-shobhana .ego. Jayantī pāpa-nāśhinī O Goddess Jayanti. varjitam kavachena tu Tat-sarvam rakṣha me Devī. 40 Gotram-lndrāṇī me rakṣhet. udānam cha samāna-kam Vajra-hastā cha me rakṣhet.relatives.children and Bhairavi . superego and intellect. May that be protected by You. May Narayani protect Sattwa.the shadow of my body.The K avach of the D evi 36 Śhukram Brahmānī me rakṣhet. rakṣhen-me Dharma-dhārinī Brahmani . dharmam rakṣhatu Vaiṣhṇavī Yaśhaḥ kīrtim cha Lakṣhmīn-cha. śhabde sparśhe cha Yoginī Sattvam rajas-tamas-chaiva.wealth and knowledge. Chandika . dhanam vidyām cha Chakrinī Varahi .Dharma. 37 Prāṇā-pānau tathā vyānam. All bhoots. tam tam prāpnoti niśhchitam Param'aiśhvaryam-atulam. prāpsyate bhūtale pumān Then one is successful everywhere. are destroyed. And becomes worthy of being worshipped in the three worlds. yatra-yatr'aiva gacchati One should invariably cover oneself with this Kavach wherever one goes and should not walk even a step without it. goblins. if one desires auspiciousness. moving on the Earth or in the sky. 46 ldam tu Devyāḥ kavacham. One who reads with faith every day thrice. Vijayaḥ sarva-kāmikah Yam yam chintayate kāmam. is undefeated in the three worlds. Devānām'api dur-labham Yaḥ pathet-prayato nityam. like boils. 47 Daivī kalā bhavet-tasya. 48 Naśhyanti vyādhayaḥ sarve. on others for evil purposes. kṛitrimam ch’āpi yad-viṣham All diseases.The K avach of the D evi Phala-śhruti . 45 Nirbhayo jāyate martyaḥ. malevolent beings. morning. apa-mṛityu-vivarjitaḥ Receives the divine arts. lūtā-visphoṭak’ādayaḥ Sthā-varam jaṅga-mam chaiva. Movable (scorpions and snakes) and immovable (other) poisons cannot affect him. in all things: All one's desires are surely fulfilled. saṅgrāmeṣhv’aparājitaḥ Trailokye tu bhavet-pūjyaḥ. is never defeated in battle. trailokye-‘py’āparājitaḥ Jīved-varṣha-śhatam sāgram. Lives for a hundred years and is free from accidental death. and that person enjoys great prosperity on the Earth. kavachen'āvṛitaḥ pumān The person who covers himself with Kavach becomes fearless. 49 Ābhi-chārāni sarvāni. mantra-yantrāni bhūtale Bhū-charāḥ khe-charāśh-ch'aiva jalajāśh ch'opadeśhikāḥ All those who cast magical spells by mantras or yantras.‘Listening to the fruits’ 43 Padam'ekam na gacchet tu. noon and evening. 145 . yadīcchet-śhubham'ātmanaḥ Kavachen'āvṛito nityam. scars etc. trisandhyam śhraddhay'ānvitaḥ This Devī Kovach is inaccessible even to the Gods. 44 Tatra tatrārtha-lābhaśh-cha. Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ From the Markandeya Purāṇa. he would attain the highest state. Naśhyanti darśhanāt-tasya. 52 All demonic forces. kūṣhmāndā bhairav’ādayaḥ All Yakshas and Gandharvas. 53 Yaśhas āvardhate so-ʽpi. yat surair api durlabham Prāpnoti puruṣho nityam. It may be intoned or sung to a simple tune. lti Devi Kavacham sampūrnam Thus the Devī Kavach is completed. kavache hṛidi saṁsthite Mānonnatir-bhaved rāgñyas tejo-vṛiddhi-karam param Are destroyed just by the sight of the person having Kovach in his heart. 146 . kṛitva tu kavacham purā On the Earth he rises in prosperity and fame By reading the Kovach and Sapta-shati (seven hundred verses) 54 Yāvad-bhū-maṇḍalam dhatte saśhaila-vana-kānanam Tāvat-tiṣhṭhati medinyām. dākinī śhākinī tathā Antarikṣha-charā ghorā dākinyaśh-cha Mahā-balāḥ All those who mesmerise others. which is extremely difficult even for the Gods. All female goblins 51 Graha-bhūta-piśhāchāśh-cha. The Devī Kavach is performed on both the third and fourth nights of Navaratri. Mahāmāyā-prasādataḥ Labhate paramam rūpam. That person receives more and more respect and prowess. Śhivena saha modate By the grace of Mahāmaya. santatiḥ putra-pautrikī As long as the Earth is rich with mountains and forests.The K avach of the D evi 50 Sahajā kulajā mālā. yakṣha-gandharva-rākṣhasāḥ Brahma-rākṣhasa-vetālāḥ. kīrti-mandita-bhūtale Japet-sapta-śhatīm Chaṇḍīm. His progeny would thrive 55 Dehānte paramam sthānam. and is eternally blissful in the company of Lord Shiva. above and beyond am I. 147 (5) . Aham indr‛āgnī aham aśhvināv ubhau. I am All Knowledge and beyond Knowledge. (4) I am the sacred scriptures and yet beyond all scriptures. (2) Replying She said ‘I am the Personification of the Formless Consciousness. I am both the Emptiness and Non-emptiness. Om sarve vai devā devīm upa-tasthuḥ ‘Kāsi Twam Mahā-devīti?’ (1) Om. Salutations to Shri Gaṇesha. I am this whole manifested Universe. Aham akhilaṁ jagat. Adhaśh ch‛ordhva cha tiryak ch‛āham. Aham ādityair uta viśhva-devaiḥ. who is incarnated in person as Our Divine Mother Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Aham mitrā varūṇāv ubhau bibharmi. Ahaṁ pañcha-bhūtāni apañcha-bhūtāni. Ahaṁ vigñyān‛āvigñyāne. I am the five gross elements and beyond the five elements. I am Unborn and yet take birth again and again. the Supreme Consciousness and yet unknowing the Brahman.i Devi Atharva Sheersha j The Highest Praise of the Supreme Goddess Om Śhrī Gaṇeśhāya namaḥ. Aham rudrebhir vasubhiśh charāmi. I am the pure knowledge and the illusory ideas that men fall into. Śhūnyaṁ ch‛āśhūnyaṁ cha. (3) I am Joy and beyond Joy. Vidy’āham avidy’āham. Aham ānand‛ān-ānandau. Aj‛āham anaj‛āham. Vedo-‛ham avedo-‛ham. From Me the Ādi Shakti and the Animating Spirit are born.Aham brahma-swarūpiṇī. And the understanding of the difference between the two. I am Brahman. O Great Goddess?’ Sā-‛bravīd . All the Devas reverently approached that Devi. and asked ‘Who are You. Below. Ahaṁ brahm‛ābhrahmaṇī veditavye. Mattaḥ prakṛiti puruṣh‛ātmakam jagat. Aham rājñī saṁ-gamanī vasūnām chikituṣhī prathamā yagñyiyānām. we seek refuge at Your Feet. from the top of My Head are born the waters of the seven oceans. and the Divine Physicians. Whoever has this knowledge achieves connection with the Lotus Feet of the Goddess. the Ashvin twins. I am Mitra. the Lord of Fire. We bow to Her who is Nature. Lord of the Ocean. I am the wide-stepping Shri Viṣhṇu and support the Lords of Creation. Ya evam veda. I am the Progenitor of the Gods. the Giver of Happiness.D evi A tharva Sheersha I move as the Rudras who send disease and disaster. (7) I give wealth to those who offer oblations attentively and worship righteously. 148 . Tām agni varṇām tapasā jvalantīm vairochanīm karma phaleṣhu juṣhṭām. Goddess Durga. The Devas replied: Namo Devyai Mahā-devyai Śhivāyai satatam namaḥ. Agni.we bow to You. the ‘Friend’. (8) Salutations always to the Devi. Aham Somam Twaṣhṭāram Pūṣhaṇam Bhagam dadhāmi. and Pūshan and Bhaga. Durgā-devīm śharaṇam pra-padyāmahe-ʽsurān-nāśhayitryai te namaḥ (9) To Her shining like the Sun with the fire of renunciation. Aham dadhāmi draviṇam haviṣhmate suprāvye yajamānāya suvrate. Aham Viṣhṇum uru-kramam. King of the Gods. the Most Auspicious. Destroyer of demons. (6) I am the Soma of the Divine Builder. known as the foremost of those to be worshipped. the Gods of Wealth. to the Great Goddess. everywhere and everything. Te devā abruvan. I am the Adityas and indeed all the Deities. Rewarder of all actions. Namaḥ prakṛityai bhadrāyai niyatāḥ praṇatāḥ sma tām. Aham suve pitaram-asya mūrdhan-mama yonir-apsvantaḥ samudre. I am Indra. sa daivīm saṁ-padam-āpnoti. Brahmāṇam-uta Prajāpatim dadhāmi. I am the Empress of all the Gods. as well as Varuṇa. and as the Vasus who bless. Mother of the Devas. ī-‘Lakshmī’. Punar-guhā sakalā māyayā cha purūchy‛aiṣhā viśhva-mātādi vidyom. sa ka la hrīm’ known as ‘Śhrī Vidyā’. daughter of Daksha. Daughter of Daksha. Kāla-rātrīm Brahma-stutām Vaiṣhṇavīm Skanda-mātaram. Āditir-hy’ajaniṣhṭa dakṣha yā duhitā tava. ha sa ka ha la hrīm. (10) That Devi. That Goddess of ever-unsurpassed beauty is the Keeper of the Immortal Nectar. sa ka la-‘everything’. e-‘womb’. hrīm-‘secret’. We meditate on the Embodiment of all Power. 149 . Shakti of Shri Viṣhṇu (Shri Lakshmi) Mother of Shri Kārttikeya (Shri Parvati). Said together this is the Knowledge of the Universal Mother. ka-‘air’.D evi A tharva Sheersha Devīm vācham ajanayanta devās-tām viśhva-rūpāḥ paśhavo vadanti. Tām devā anv’ajāyanta bhadrā amṛita-bandhavaḥ. (11) Dark Night of dissolution (Shri Mahākali) praised by Shri Brahma. la-‘Indra’. Mahā-lakṣhmyai cha vidmahe. Saraswatīm Aditim Dakṣha-duhitaram namāmaḥ pāvanām śhivām. Tanno Devī prachodayāt. be pleased with our hymns’. was praised by the Devas. Shri Saraswati and Aditi. ‘May that Goddess who grants desires. the Giver of Speech. Ha sa-‘swan’. is born of You. prostrations to You. (12) We seek the knowledge of Shri Mahā-Lakshmi. again hrīm-‘hidden’. the fifteen syllabled mantra. ha-‘sky’. Sā no mandreṣham ūrjam duhānā dhenur vāgas mānupa suṣhṭu-taitu. O Pure and Auspicious Goddess. (14) Ka-‘desire’. whose form is the Universe.‘Ka e ī la hrīm. May the Supreme Goddess lead us ever upward. (13) For that boundless Aditi. Sarva-śhaktyai cha dhīmahi. speech and bliss. hrīm-‘Creatrix’. Kāmo yoniḥ kamalā vajra-pāṇir guhā hamsā mātariśhva abhram-indraḥ. la-‘Indra’. Saiṣhā Prajā-pat‛Īndra manavaḥ. She is the twelve Divine Sons of Aditi (the Devas). Benevolent and Auspicious 150 . the first man. She is all the Devas. Viṣhṇu and Shiva.D evi A tharva Sheersha Eṣh‛ātma śhaktiḥ. Pure. To Her. saiṣh‛aikādaśha rudrāḥ. O Mother of all virtues. Pāp‛āpa-hāriṇīṁ devīṁ bhukti-mukti-pradāyinīm. Saiṣhā viśhve-devāḥ soma-pā asoma-pāśh-cha. those that drink the Soma and those that drink not. Shri Brahma. She is Prajapati. She is the Light of planets and constellations. (18) O Goddess who completely removes sins. She takes the Form of the Trimurtis. She is the Giver of Wealth. Saiṣhā graha-nakṣhatra jyotimṣhi kalā-kāṣhṭh‛ādi kāla-rūpiṇī. Whoever has this knowledge is carried across all sorrows. Saiṣhā sattva rajas tamāṁsi. Eṣhā viśhva-mohinī. Indra. Saiṣhā yātu-dhānā asurā rakṣhāṁsi piśhācha yakṣha siddhāḥ. Eṣhā Śhrī Mahā-vidyā. Anantām vijayām śhuddhām śharaṇyām sarva-dām śhivām. pāśh‛ānkuśha dhanur bāṇa dharā. please protect us everywhere. Saiṣhā Brahma Viṣhṇu Rudra rūpiṇī. Passion and Darkness. and of the Form of measures of time. Saiṣhā dvā-daśh‛ādityāḥ. Giver of everything. She is the Enchantress of the Universe. I prostrate eternally. bow and arrows. (16) Salutations to You. King of the Gods and Manu. (17) She is the eight-fold Goddess of Wealth and the eleven Bringers of Destruction. sa śhokam tarati. (15) She is the Power of the Spirit. She is the three attributes of Truth. our only Refuge. and our Protection against Rakshasas and Sorcerers. Tām aham praṇaumi nityam. and grants enjoyment and liberation. Eternal. Namaste-ʽstu bhagavati mātar asmān pāhi sarvataḥ. goad. This is the great Shri Vidya-‘Knowledge of the Goddess’. wielding noose. Saiṣh‛āṣhṭau vasavaḥ. Victorious. Lord of Creation. ya evam veda. with m-‘ Sun’. O Great Goddess. Yasyā lakṣhyam n‛opa-lakṣhyate tasmād-uchyate alakṣhyā. and the Highest Compassion personified. Mahā-durga pra-śhamanīm mahā-kāruṇya rūpiṇīm. cha-‘6th consonant’. Dhyāyanti param-ānanda-mayā gñyān‛āmbu rāśhayaḥ. Tri-netrām rakta-vasanām bhakta-kāma-dugham bhaje. klīm-‘Brahman’. ṇ-‘anuswara’ and ḍ-‘3rd letter of 3rd group’. Meditating thus one is filled with Supreme Bliss. letter ī. with the Fire Bija -Ra. Holding noose and goad. giving boons and fearlessness with the hands. (23) I bow to You. Hṛit-puṇḍarīka madhya-sthām prātaḥ Sūrya sama-prabhām. Destroyer of even the worst of fears. The Remover of the greatest difficulties. Pāśh‛āñkuśha-dharām saumyām varad‛ābhaya hasta-kām.D evi A tharva Sheersha Viyad-ī-kāra saṁyuktam vītihotra samanvitam. I praise that Three-eyed. gentle. (21) Vichche navārṇako-‛rṇaḥ syān mahad-ānanda dāyakaḥ. Namāmi twām mahā-devim mahā-bhaya vināśhinīm. Nārāyaṇeṇa sam-miśhro vāyuśh ch‛ādhāra yuktataḥ. (22) Standing in the centre of the lotus of the heart. (19) Joining the Bija of Ether –Ha. Ardhendu-lasitam devyā bījam sarv‛ārtha sādhakam. 151 . and an Ocean of Knowledge. Vichche completes the nine-syllabled mantra ‘Aim hrīm klīm Chamuṇḍāyai vichche’. the crescent resounding -ṁ. hrīm-‘māyā’. shining like a thousand suns. Sūryo vāma-śhrotra bindu sam-yukt‛āṣhṭa-tṛitīyakaḥ. Hrīṁ is the Seed of the Goddess that fulfils all purposes. Vāñg-māyā brahma-sūs-tasmāt ṣhaṣhṭham vaktra sam-anvitam. Red-clothed Devi who fulfils the desires of Her devotees. u-‘left ear’. Evam ek‛ākṣharam mantram yatayaḥ śhuddha chetasaḥ. (20) In this way the one-syllabled mantra (Hrīṁ) confers pure intelligence. which confers the Greatest Bliss and gives the devotee Union with the Supreme Brahman. *Aim-‘speech’. joined with ā-‘ Viṣhṇu’ and y-‘Vayu’ and ai is joined after that. Yasyāḥ swarūpam brahmādayo na jānanti tasmād-uchyate agñyeyā. Yasyā anto na labhyate tasmād-uchyate anantā. She is called ‘Unborn’. Here ends the Upanishad. Thus the Devi Atharva Sheersha is completed. thus is Shri Durga to be described . (25) The Goddess is the root syllables of the mantras and the sacred knowledge of sounds. Iti-upaniṣhat. Whose distinguishing marks cannot be perceived. Ek-aiva viśhva-rūpiṇī tasmād-uchyate naikā. who carries us across the flood of this worldly existence. Iti Devī-atharva-śhīrṣham sam-pūrṇam. surrender to You. 152 . She is called ‘One’. Being indeed one whichever way She turns. ‘Unborn’. She is called ‘Imperceptible’. Ek-aiva sarvatra vartate tasmād-uchyate ekā. Being indeed one with the Form of the Universe. Tām durgām durgamām devīm dur‛āchāra vighātinīm. She is ever called ‘Unknowable’. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. She is the Knowledge that is beyond thought and the Solitary Witness of the Emptiness. Namāmi bhava-bhīto-‛ham samsār‛ārṇava tāriṇīm. Yasyāḥ parataram nāsti. who removes our misfortunes. saiṣhā Durgā prakīrtitā. Gñyānānām chin-may‛ātītā śhūnyānām śhūnya-sākṣhiṇi. She is called ‘Many’. There is nothing beyond Her. Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Salutations to our Saviour and our Complete Protection. ‘Eternal’. She is called ‘Eternal’. (26) O Goddess Durga. Whose births cannot be observed. In this manner is the divine mystery. Whose end cannot be found. The Devī Atharva Shirsha is performed on the seventh night of Navaratri. (24) Whose Form even Lord Brahma cannot comprehend. ‘One’ and ‘Many’. ‘Imperceptible’. She is called ‘Unknowable’. who surmounts all difficulties. who am full of the anxieties of this life. Mantrānām mātṛikā Devī śhabdānām gñyāna-rūpiṇī. Ata ev‛ochyate agñyey‛ānant‛ālakṣhy‛āj‛aikā-naik‛eti. I.D evi A tharva Sheersha Yasyā jananam n‛opa-labhyate tasmād-uchyate ajā. again and again. Most gentle and most terrible. Namaḥ prakṛityai bhadrāyai Niyutāḥ praṇatāḥ sma tām. O Devi in the Form of Will. we bow to You. Salutations to You who is Terrible. To You who is ever Auspicious. Siddhyai kurmo namo namaḥ. Namo jagat-pratiṣhṭhāyai Devyai kṛityai namo namaḥ. Khyātyai tathaiva kṛiṣhṇāyai Dhumrāyai satatam namaḥ. To the Devi who in all beings. As well as the Misfortune of Kings Durgāyai durga-pārāyai Sārāyai sarva-kārinyai. Who is the Knowledge of Discrimintation. Prosperity and Success. Kalyānyai praṇatām vṛiddhyai You are Welfare. Namo Devyai Mahā-devyai Śhivāye satatam namaḥ. we bow to You. O Supporter of the world. To Shri Gauri. Who is the Author of Everything. we bow to You. namas-tasyai Namas-tasyai. Namas-tasyai. Salutations to the Devi. namo namaḥ. Supporter of the Universe. Shri Durga who takes one across difficulties. And Happiness itself. Śharvāṇyai te namo namaḥ. Salutations to Her. Nerṛutyai bhū-bhṛitam lakṣhmyai Who are Yourself the Good Fortune. Salutations to Her. Salutations.i ‘Devi Sūktam’ j The Aparajita Hymn in praise of Shri Mahākālī from the Devi Mahātmyam. We bow before You who is at once. To You who is the Moon and Moonlight. Namas-tasyai. To You who is the Primordial Cause. again and again. namo namaḥ. Yā Devī sarva-bhūteśhu Chetanetya bhi-dhīyate. And the Sustaining Power. to the Mahādevi. Ati-saumy‛āti-raudrāyai Natās-tasyai namo namaḥ. Eternal. Salutations to Her. To the Devi who in all beings. is called Shri Viṣhṇumaya. is termed as Consciousness. Yā Devī sarva-bhūteśhu Viṣhṇu-māyeti śhabditā. Jyotsnāyai chendu-rūpinyai Sukhāyai satatam namaḥ. Who is Blue-black like smoke in complexion. namas-tasyai Namas-tasyai. Salutations to Her. Salutations to Her. Salutation to the Consort of Lord Shiva. 153 . Salutations to Her. Raudrāyai namo nityāyai Gauryai dhātryai namo namaḥ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Indriyānām adhiṣhṭhātrī Bhūtānām chākhileśhu yā Bhūteśhu satatam tasye Vyāpti-devye namo namaḥ To the All-pervading Devi. . . . . . . . . . Namas-tasyai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . namas-tasyai Namas-tasyai. . . In the Form of Intelligence. . Mother Bhrānti . . . . . . . . . . . Kṣhudhā . . . . . . . namo namaḥ Salutations to Her who pervades the Entire world in the Form of Consciousness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thirst Patience Position by birth Modesty Śhānti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhraddhā . . . . . . . . . Nidrā . . . . . . . . And governs all the elements. . . Kṣhānti . . . . . . . . Tuṣhṭi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We bow to Her. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chhāyā . . . . . Smṛiti . . . . . Dayā . . . . . . . . . . . . Kānti . . . . Salutations to Her. . . . . Jāti . . . . . . . . . . . Sleep Hunger Shadow Energy Tṛiṣhṇā . . . . . namo namaḥ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salutations to Her. . . . . . . . . . . . Lajjā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salutations to Her. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D evi S ūktam To the Devi who abides in all beings. again and again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Memory Compassion Contentment Mātṛu . . . Who presides over the senses of all beings. . . . . . . . Chiti-rūpeṇa yā kṛitsna Metad-vyāpya samsthitā jagat Namas-tasyai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salutations to Her. . . . . . . . Salutations to Her. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . namas-tasyai Namas-tasyai. . . . . . again and again. . Yā Devi sarva-bhūteśhu Buddhi rūpeṇa samsthitā. . . . . . . Salutations to Her. . . . . . . . . Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 154 . . . . . . . Peace Faith Beauty Good Fortune Vṛitti . . . Śhakti . Lakṣhmī . . . . . . 155 . ... ... .. ..... . ... .. . .. .. .. .. as the Ideal Man Pūrna ........ ... ... Of Powerful Build Kākutstha . ... ..... The Son of Queen Kausalya Raghūttama . ..... .. .... .. Courageous Lakṣhman’ānuchara ...... .. ..... .. . . . . ...... .. . . . The Highest of ..... .. .. The Son of King Dasharatha Śhūra .. of the Upanishads Yagñy'eśha . .. .... Contented and Fulfilled Kausalyeya . .. .. . .... .. ..... ...The Right Heart (Anāhata) Chakra i The 16 Names of Shri Rāma j From the Rāma-raksha Stotram Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.... the Raghu Dynasty Vedānta-vedya . . .......... . . ............. .. ... .. . The Supreme Being incarnated .. Power and Glory Aprameya parākrama Of Unlimited Strength and Valour Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai nama namaḥ 156 . Born in the Lineage . . Known through the Religion . ... ...... ..... of King Kakutstha Puruṣha .....… You are… Rāma . ... . . . .. ... .. . Accompanied by Lakshmana Balī . ..... ......... of the Ancient Scriptures Jānakī-vallabha Most Beloved of Shrī Sītā Śhrīmān ..... ... .. The Possessor of Wealth..... The Dark-skinned Lord who gives Joy Dāśharathi . .. .. The Lord of Havans Purāṇa-puruṣh’ottama The Ideal Human Being ... You are… The Dark-skinned Lord who is pleasing to all. . . .. . . The Speaker of Truth Satya-vikrama . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Valiant in the Name of Truth Satya-vrata . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Seventh Incarnation of Shrī Vishnu Charmingly Gracious and Kind Joyful like the Moon Eternal Having Eyes like a Deer 5 Glorious The King of Kings The Star of the Raghu Dynasty The Beloved of Shrī Sītā Victorious 10 Jitāmitra . . . . . . . 157 . . . . . Calm and Patient Śharanya-trāna tat-para . tried to avenge the humiliation of their sister Shūrpanakhā after Lakshman cut off her nose when she tried to entice Shri Rāma. Śhrīmān . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .… Śhrī Rāma . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . . . . Sage Vishwamitra Dānta . . .. .... . . . ... . .. . ... ... . . . Śhāśhwata . Rājīva-lochana . . . . . . *Khara-dhvaṁsī . The Tormentor of the Wicked Viśhwāmitra-priya . . . . . . . . . . . . By killing him Shri Rāma released him from the curse. .. The Observer of Vows The Eternal Support of Shri Hanumana The Son of the Queen Kausalya The Destroyer of Ravana’s brother 1Khara Expertly destroying the demon 2Viradha Piercing seven palm-leaves with one arrow 1 25 Khara. . . 2 Viradha was a Gandharva -‘Heavenly servant’ cursed to be a Rakshasa by Shri Kubera. .. .. . . . . . . . . Eloquent Satya-vāk . . . . . . . . . Jānakī-vallabha . Rāma-chandra . . . .. . . . . . . . . The Destroyer of Vali. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loved by Your Guru. . .. Devoted to protecting those who surrender to You 15 Vālī pra-mathana . .. . . . . . . . .. . . Sadā Hanumad’āśhrita . . . . . . . the usurper of Sugriva's throne Vāgmī .. .. .. *Virādha-vadha-pandita Sapta-tāla-prabhettā . . . . . . . .. . .. . Always telling the Truth 20 Vrata-dhara . . . . . .i The 108 Names of Shri Rāma j From the Padma Purana Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . . . . . . . . Raghu-puṅgava . . . .. . Jaitra . . . . . . .. . . . . Kausalyeya .. . Vanquishing Enemies Janārdana . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Rāma-bhadra . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rāj'endra . . .. . . younger brother of Rāvana. . . . . . The One who severed the ten heads of Ravana Jāmadagnya-mahā-darpa-dalana . ... .. .. . . . . . Brahma. . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . As Shri Rāma was a Kshatriya. . . but was restored to life when Shri Rama’s Foot touched the stone. . .. . . . . 158 .. . Rāvana’s uncle. the Sixth Incarnation of Shri Vishnu. . .. . .puṇya-kṛita . The Spirit of the Vedas Bhava-rogasya bheṣhaja . . who was a devotee of Shrī Rāma Hara-kodaṇḍa-khaṇḍana The One who broke the Bow of Shrī Shiva *Daśha-grīva-śhiro-hara . . .. . . . . . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri Ram a Bibhīṣhaṇa pari-trātā . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . Dhanvī . . . . Jita-krodha .. ... . . . Vishnu and Shiva Tri-gun'ātmaka . . Dandak’āraṇya.. . Jita-mitra . . .. . . . . . . . Quelling the Great Pride of Shri 1Parashurāma 30 *Tāṭak’āntaka . ... . .. Dūshana-‘Violating’ and Triśhiras –‘Three-headed’ fought to avenge Śhūrpaṇakhā alongside Rāvana’s brother Khara. . . Slaying the demons 3Dushana and Trishiras 35 Trimūrti . . .. . . . . . .. Ahalyā-śhāpa-śhamana . .... . realised the folly of his mission and took to spiritual life. . . . . Famous for Your Unblemished Character 40 Tri-loka-rakṣhaka . . . . . . .. .. The Essence of the Three Gunas Tri-vikrama . . the mother of Mārica. . . . . . The Slayer of the demoness 2Tataka Vedānta-sāra . . . . . and was released from the curse by Shri Rāma. . . . .. . ... . . . . . The Spirit of the Three Worlds Puṇya-charitra-kīrtana . . . Vara-prada . . .. He challenged Him. . . . had sworn to rid the world of Kshatriyas –‘Warrior Caste’. . . . ... . . . .. . . . . The Healer of Diseases *Dūṣhaṇa-Triśhiro-hantā . . . . Covering the Three Worlds with Three Steps Tri-lok'ātmā .. . The Essence of the Upanishads Ved'ātmā . . .. . .. . . . 1 2 3 4 The Protector of the Three Worlds Armed with a Bow Making tha Dandaka Forest holy again Releasing 4Ahalya from a curse Devoted to Your Father The Bestower of Boons The Conqueror of the senses The Conqueror of Anger Winning over Friends The Preceptor of the World 45 50 Shri Parashu-rāma. The Protector of Ravana's brother Bibhishana . . . but was defeated. Jagad-guru . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. Pitṛu-bhakta . . . . Having Three Forms. Jit'endriya . . .. was turned into a stone by her husband whom Lord Indra had impersonated. . . . . . was also a cursed Gandharva who terrorised the Dandaka forest. . . . Tāṭakā.. .. . a Puru Princess. .. . . . . . . . . .. . Ahalya. . . . . Sarva-dev’ādhi-deva . . . . . . . Mṛuta-vānara jīvana . . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri R am a Accompanied by an army of Bears and Monkeys The Lord who took refuge at Chitrakuta hill Protecting and blessing 1Jayant. . . . . . . . . . . Jayanta-trāna-varada . . the son of Indra. the son of Indra Served by Shri Lakshmana. . . those who remember You The Primal Consciousness and the First of Men The Supreme Being 70 Mahā Puruṣha . . . . . . . . Mahā-deva . . . . . . . . . . . Puṇy'odaya . The Restorer of Sugriva's kingdom Sarva-puny’ādhika phala . . . . Raghava . . . . . . . . . . Smita-vaktra . . . . . . . . Rāvana’s uncle. . . . . . . . . . . Sarva-deva-stuta . . . . . . . . . . . . Giving Credit for All Good Deeds Smṛita-sarv’āgha-nāśhana . . . . . . 159 . . . . Dayā sāra . . Jayant fell at the Feet of Shri Rāma who spared his life but the arrow took out Jayant’s right eye. . . . . . . . took the guise of a crow to witness Shri Sītā’s beauty. . . The Great Yogi Mahodara . . . . . . . . . . . The Greatest among Human Beings The Source of All Blessings The Epitome of Compassion The Greatest of Legendary Heroes Having a Smiling Face 75 Of Moderate Speech Whose Incarnation was foretold in the Rāmayana The Scion of the Raghu Dynasty Jayant. . Parama Puruṣha . . Purāṇa puruṣh'ottama . . . . and pecked Her Feet. . . . .Ṛikṣha-vānara-saṅghātī . . . . Big-bellied Sugrīv'epsita-rājya-da . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This angered Shri Rāma who fired an arrow. . . . Praised by all the Saints Mahā-yogī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abolishing the pain and suffering of 1 2 65 Ādi Puruṣha . . . . . . the Son of Sumitra The Greatest of all the Gods 55 Reviving the Monkeys killed in battle The Destroyer of Maricha’s illusory deer-form The Great God. One with the Supreme Spirit Muni saṁstuta . Shri Shiva Having Long and Powerful Arms Praised by all the Gods 60 Saumya . . . . . . . . Chitrakūta sam'āśhraya . Sumitrā-putra-sevita . . . Māricha. . . Mita-bhāśhī . Gentle and Calm Brahmanya . . . Mahā-bhuja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . took the form of a golden deer to lure Shri Rāma and Lakshman away so that Rāvana could abduct Shri SIta. . . . . . *Māyā-mārīcha hantā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purva-bhāśhī . . . . The All-pervading Formless Consciousness Sat-chit-ānanda vigraha . . . . . . . The Supreme Spirit Para-brahma . .... . . . . . The Lord of All Havans and Worship Yajvā . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . by the illusion of being human Mahā-dev’ādi-pūjita . . . . . ... . . Para .. Whose Exploits and Character are bound . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . ... . . . The Embodiment of Truth. .. . One who performs sacrifices Jarā-maraṇa-varjita . .. . . . . . . . Shri Vishnu. .. . .. . . . . .. ... . . . . . . during exile in the forest Param'ātmā .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . . Pareśha . . . . . . . . ... . . . Holding a Bow Sarva-yagñy’ādhipa . . . . . .. . Worshipped by Shrī Shiva and the other Gods Setu-kṛit . .. ... ... . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .... . Beautiful Śhūra . . The Brave Lord Pīta-vāsā ..The 108 N am es of Shri R am a Ananta-guṇa-gambhīra . . ... . . . . . . .. ..jyoti .... .. .. .. . . . . .... . .. . Pāraga . . .. .. . . ... . .. The Bridge-builder Jita-vāsanā . .. . . the Remover of ignorance and illusion Śhyām’āṅga . . . . . . Free from Old Age and Death Bibhīṣhaṇa pratiṣhṭhātā Establishing Bibhishana as the King of Lanka 95 Sarv’ābharana-varjita . . .dhāma . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . Relinquishing all kingly ornaments . . . .. .. . .. . Dark-bodied Sundara . Wearing a Yellow Dhoti 90 Dhanur-dhara . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . Par’ākāśha . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . Awareness and Bliss Paraṁ. Conquering false notions and impure tendencies Sarva-tīrtha-maya . . . . Sarva-dev'ātmaka . . . . .. . .. . . ... . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. The Supreme Light 100 Paraṁ. . . . . . Whose qualities are Infinite and Profound Dhīr'odātta-guṇ'ottama The Highest qualities of Heroism and Nobility 80 Māyā-mānuṣha-charitra ... . .. The Sum of all Holy Places 85 Hari . . . . . Parāt-para . . . .. The Highest Abode The Supreme All-pervading Element Beyond the Highest The Supreme Lord Beyond everything The Supreme Being The Lord who embodies all the Gods Supreme 105 Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ We bow at the Feet of Our Holy Mother Shri Mataji who is Shri Rama incarnate 160 . . . . . .. . . . .... .. Pāra . . . ... lti dhyānam . the Metre is Anushtubh.i Shri Rāma-rakshā stotram j The Kavach –‘Armour’ of Śhrī Rāma From the Ānanda Rāmāyana In the beginning one should meditate upon Shrī Sītā and Shrī Rāma. Salutations to Shrī Ganesha. 161 . He is holding a bow and arrow He is sitting like a Yogi and wearing yellow clothes. Asya Śhrī-Rāma-rakshā-stotra-mantrasya. His eyes emulate fresh lotus petals and he is happy. Atha dhyānam .The physical description of Shrī Rāma is as follows: Dhyāyed ājānū-bāhum dhṛita-shara-dhanusham Baddha-padm’āsana-stham pītam vāso vasānam Nava-kamala-dala spardhi-netram prasannam Vāmāṅk’ārūdha Sītā-mukha-kamala milal-lochanam nīrad’ābham With arms reaching down to His knees. To please Shrī Rāma-chandra the Shrī Rāma·raksha Stotram is recited. the Lord who is charming like the Moon. is crowned with a large coil of matted hair. Shrī Hanumana is the Key. Budha-kaushika-ṛishiḥ Śhrī Sītā-Rāma-chandro devatā. Anuṣhtup chhandaḥ Sītā śhaktiḥ. Śhrīmad Hanumān kīlakam Śhrī Rāma-chandra-prītyarthe Rāma-rakshā-stotra-jape viniyogaḥ The Composing Seer of the Shrī Rāma-raksha Stotra is Sage Budha-kaushika. The Presiding Deities are Shrī Sītā and Shrī Rāma-chandra.Here ends the meditation. On the left is seated the Lotus-faced Shri Sita meeting the eyes of the Lord who is Dark like a Rain-cloud. Nān’ālaṅkāra-dīptam dadhatam-uru-jatā-mandanam Rāma-chandram Radiant with many types of ornament. The Power is Shrī Sītā. residing in the Right Heart. Om Śhrī Ganeshāya namaḥ Om. 3 Sāsi-tūna-dhanur-bāna -pānim naktan-char’āntakam Sva-līlayā jagat-trātum āvir-bhūtam ajam vibhum Holding a sword. And the One worshipped by Bharat. bhālam Dasharath'ātmajaḥ One seeking wisdom should recite this Rāma-raksha Stotram. protect my tongue. Which destroys evil and fulfils all desires. And the Favourite Disciple Of Lord Vishwamitra. kantham Bharata-vanditaḥ Skandhau Divy’āyudhaḥ pātu. the Protector of the World. and Eyes like a Deer. pāpa-ghnīm sarva-kāma-dām Śhiro me Rāghavaḥ pātu. And He who loves His Brother Lakshmana. And the Son of King Dasharatha. protect my head. protect my arms. Vishwāmitra-priya shrutī Ghrānam pātu Makha-trātā. Every syllable of it capable of destroying the greatest sins of human beings. May the Scion of the Raghu Dynasty. bow and arrows to kill the night-demons. Shrī Sītā and Lakshmana accompany Him adorned with a Crown of Matted Hair. bhujau Bhagnesha-kārmukaḥ May the Treasure-house of knowledge. protect My nose. protect my forehead. with Skin Dark like a Blue Lotus. protect my throat. protect my shoulder And He who broke the bow of Shrī Shiva. quiver. Dhyātvā – the meditation 2 NīI'otpala-śhyāmam Rāmam Rājīva-lochanam Jānakī-Lakshman'opetam Jaṭā-mukuta maṇḍitam Shrī Rāma. protect my ears. 162 . protect my mouth.Shri R am a-raksha stotram 1 Charitam Raghu-nāthasya-śhata-koti-pravistaram Ekaikam'aksharam puṅsām mahā-pātaka-nāśhanam The narration of Shrī Rama's vast character could fill a thousand million verses. the Unborn Lord of unlimited power has taken Incarnation 4 Rāma-rakshām pathet-prāgñyaḥ. 6 Jihvām Vidyā-nidhiḥ pātu. May the Protector of Festivals. 5 Kausalyeyo dṛishau pātu. mukham Saumitri-vatsalaḥ May the Son of Queen Kausalya. May the Possessor of Divine Weapons. For His sport. protect my eyes. Shri R am a-raksha stotram 7 Karau Sītā-patiḥ pātu, hṛidayam Jāmadagnya-jit Madhyam pātu Khara-dhvaṁsi, nābhim Jāmbavad'āśhrayaḥ May the Husband of Sītā, protect my hands And the Vanquisher of Parashu-Rāma, protect my heart. May the Destroyer of the demon Khara , protect my middle; And the Refuge of the bear-king Jambavan, protect my navel. 8 Sugrīv'eshaḥ katī pātu sak-thinī Hanumat-prabhuḥ Ūrū Ragh'ūttamaḥ pātu Rakshaḥ-kula-vināśha-kṛit May the Lord of the monkey-king Sugriva, protect my waist. And the Chief Deity of Hanumana, protect my groin. May the Highest of the Raghu Dynasty, who destroys the lineage of the demons, protect my thighs. 9 Jānuni Setu-kṛita pātu jaṅghe Dasha-mukh’āntakaḥ Pādau Bibhīshana-Śhrīdaḥ pātu Rāmo khilam vapuḥ May the Bridge-builder, protect my knees; And the Destroyer of the ten-faced Ravana, protect my calves. May the Giver of Power and Prosperity to Bibhishana, protect my feet. And the Joy-giving Shrī Rama, protect any part of the body not mentioned. 10 Etām Rāma-bal'opetām rakshām yaḥ sukṛitī pathet Sa chirāyuḥ sukhī putrī vijayī vinayī bhavet Whoever performs this Rama-Raksha, full Shrī Rāma’s power, becomes righteous Has a long life, happiness, sons, and becomes successful and modest 11 Pātāla-bhūtala-vyoma-chāriṇaśh-chhadma-chārinaḥ Na draṣhṭum'api shakt’āste rakshitam Rāma-nāma-bhiḥ Any negative forces in Hell, on Earth, in the sky or going in disguise Cannot even see one who has the protection of these names of Shrī Rāma 12 Rām'eti Rāma-bhadreti Rāma-chandreti vā smaran Naro na lipyate pāpair bhuktim muktim cha vindati One who remembers Shrī Rāma –‘ Giving joy’, Rāma-chandra –‘Charming like the Moon’ and Rāma-bhadra-‘Pleasingly gracious’, Never falls prey to sin, and finds Enjoyment and Liberation. 163 Shri R am a-raksha stotram 13 Jagaj-jaitr’aika-mantrena Rāma-nāmn’ābhi-rakshitam Yaḥ kaṇṭhe dhārayet-tasya kara-sthāḥ sarva-siddhayaḥ With this mantra of the Protector of the World, well-guarded by these names of Shrī Rāma Whatever desires he has in mind, he gets all fulfillment in his hand 14 Vajra-pañjara nām'edam yo Rāma-kavacham smaret Avyāhat’āgñyaḥ sarvatra labhate jaya-maṅgalam Whoever remembers this Rāma Kavach attains a sure refuge Has unobstructed authority everywhere, acquiring the status of royalty 15 Ādishtavān yathā swapne Rāma-rakshām'imām Haraḥ Tathā likhitavān prātaḥ prabhuddho Budha-kaushikaḥ This Rāma-raksha was revealed by Shrī Shiva in a dream, And on waking in the morning, Sage Budha Kaushika wrote it down. 16 Ārāmaḥ kalpa-vṛikshāṇām virāmaḥ sakal’āpadām Abhirāmas-trilokānām Rāmaḥ Śhrīmān sa naḥ Prabhuḥ Shrī Rāma is like a Wish-fulfilling Tree, stopping all misfortunes. Delighting the Three Worlds, Shrī Rāma of Glorious Qualities is our Lord. 17 Tarunau rūpa-sampannau su-kumārau mahā-balau Pundarīka-vishāl’ākshau chīra-kriṣhṇ’ājin’āmbarau Both boys are handsome, noble and of great strength With eyes wide like lotuses, dressed in dark animal skins 18 Phala-mūlāśhinau dāntau tāpasau Brahma-chārinau Putrau Dasharathasy'aitau Bhrātarau Rāma-Lakshmanau Living on fruits and roots, they are Restrained, Ascetic and Celibate These sons of Dasharatha, the Brothers Rāma and Lakshmana 19 Śharanyau sarva-sattvānām Śhreṣhṭhau sarva-dhanuṣhmatām Rakshaḥ-kula-nihantārau trāyetām no Raghūttamau Following only Truth and Goodness, they are the Greatest of all Archers. Destroying families of Rakshasas, may the Pinnacle of the Raghu Dynasty protect us 164 Shri R am a-raksha stotram 20 Ātta-sajja-dhanushā-vishu-spṛishāVakshay’āśhuga nishaṅga-saṅginau Rakshanāya mama Rāma-Lakshman'āvagrataḥ Pathi sadaiva gach-chhatām May Shrī Rama and Lakshmana who have bows and Quivers full of arrows ready in Their hands, Forever walk in front of me on my path to protect me. 21 San-naddhaḥ kavachī khadgī chāpa-bāna-dharo yuvā Gacchan mano-ratho-'smākam Rāmaḥ pātu sa-Lakshmanaḥ May Shrī Rāma, who is youthful, always on guard, having a bow, arrow and sword in his hand, Who is always guiding our minds and who, with Shn Lakshmana, is Omnipresent in the Universe, protect us. 22 Rāmo Dāśharathiḥ Śhūro Lakshman’ānucharo Balī Kākutsthaḥ Purushaḥ Pūrnaḥ Kausalyeyo Ragh'ūttamaḥ The sixteen names of Shrī Rama are: Rāma, the One who gives joy; Dāsharathi, the son of Dasharatha; Shūra, Courageous; Lakshman'ānuchara, the One whose servant is Shrī Lakshmana; Balī, the One who is Strong, Kākutstha, the Descendant of Shrī Kakutstha; Purusha, the Great Man; Pūrna, the One who is Purnabrahma (the entire Universe); Kausalyeya, Son of Queen Kausalya; Ragh'ūttama, the Highest of the Raghu Dynasty, 23 Vedānta-vedyo Yagñy'eshaḥ Purāna-purush'ottamaḥ Jānakī-vallabhaḥ Śhrīmān Aprameya-parākramaḥ Vedānta-vedya, the One who is known through the Upanishads; Yagñyeshah, the Lord of Havans; Purāna-purush'ottama, the Ideal Human Being of the ancient scriptures, Jānakī-vallabha, loved by Shrī Sītā; Śhrīmān, the One who possesses everything; Aprameya-parākrama, the Warrior without equal. 165 Shri R am a-raksha stotram 24 ltyʽetāni japan nityam mad-bhaktaḥ shraddhay’ānvitaḥ Ashvamedh’ādhikam puṇyam sam-prāpnoti na saṁshayaḥ There is no doubt that one who takes these Names of Shrī Rāma Receives blessings greater than from a ‘Horse Sacrifice’ 25 Rāmam dūrvā-dala-śhyāmam Padm’āksham Pīta-vāsasam Stuvanti nāma-bhir divyair na te saṁsārino narāḥ One who praises Shrī Rāma, who is dark like Durva leaves, lotus-eyed and wearing a yellow dhoti, Through the Divine Power of these Names, is freed from worldly illusions 26 Rāmam Lakshmana-pūrvajam Raghu-varam Sīta-patim sundaram Kākutstham karuṇ’ārṇavam Guṇa-nidhim vipra-priyam dhārmikam Rāj'endram satya-sandham Dasharatha-tanayam śhyāmalam śhānta-mūrtim Vande lok’ābhirāmam Raghu-kula-tilakam Rāghavam Rāvanārim Shrī Rāma, Elder Brother of Shrī Lakshmana, the Best of the Raghu Dynasty; The Husband of Shri Sītā; who is very handsome; Descendent of Kakutstha; The Ocean of Compassion; Abounding with Good Qualities; Fond of the Wise And Learned; who is Righteous; King of Kings, Lover of Truth, Son of Dasharatha, Dark-skinned, Peace Incarnate; Pleasing the Whole World, The Kum-kum on the Forehead of the Raghu Dynasty; The Ocean-like Enemy of Ravana, I bow to You. 27 Rāmāya Rāma-bhadrāya Rāma-chandrāya Vedhase Raghu-nāthāya Nāthāya Sītāyāḥ pataye namaḥ Shrī Rāma, Auspicious Joy, Pleasing like the Moon, the Creator, Lord of the Raghu Dynasty, Master and Husband of Shrī Sītā, I bow to You 28 Śhrī Rāma Rāma Raghu-nandana Rāma Rāma Śhrī Rāma Rāma Bharat’āgraja Rāma Rāma Śhrī Rāma Rāma Raṇa-karkaśha Rāma Rāma Śhrī Rāma Rāma sharanam bhava Rāma Rāma May Shrī Rāma, Scion of the Raghu Dynasty, Elder Brother of Shrī Bharata, Who is Terrifying in Battle, be our Protector. 166 Shri R am a-raksha stotram 29 Śhrī Rāma-chandra charaṇau manasā smarāmi Śhrī Rāma-chandra charaṇau vachasā gṛunāmi Śhrī Rāma-chandra charaṇau shirasā namāmi Śhrī Rāma-chandra charaṇau sharaṇam prapadye I worship the Feet of Shrī Rāma-chandra in my heart. Through my songs and prayers I praise the Feet of Shrī Rāma-chandra. I bow my head at the Feet of Shrī Rāma-chandra. I take refuge at the Feet of Shrī Rāma-chandra. 30 Mātā Rāmo matpitā Rāma-chandraḥ Swāmī Rāmo matsakhā Rāma-chandraḥ Sarvaswam me Rāma-chandro dayālur Nānyam jāne n'aiva jāne na jāne Shrī Rāma is my Mother and my Father; He is my Lord and my Friend, The Ever-compassionate Shrī Rāma is everything to me, and I know no-one else. 31 Dakshine Lakshmano yasya vāme tu Janak'ātmajā Purato Mārutir-yasya tam vande Raghu-nandanam With Shrī Lakshmana on the right, Shrī Sita on the left And Shrī Hanumana in front, I bow to the Son of the Raghu clan. 32 Lokābhi-rāmam raṇa-raṅga-dhīram Rājīva-netram Raghu-vaṁsha-nātham Kārunya-rūpam karunā-karam tam Śhrī Rāma-chandram sharanam prapadye Giving Joy to the World, Brave in battle, Lotus-eyed, Lord of the Raghu Dynasty, I take refuge in the Ever-compassionate Shrī Rama-chandra 33 Mano-javam Māruta-tulya-vegam Jit'endriyam buddhi-matām varishtham Vāt'ātmajam vānara-yūtha-mukhyam Śhrī Rāma-dūtam sharanam prapadye Shrī Hanumana, quick-witted, swift as the wind, who has mastered his senses, the Most Intelligent and Most Blessed, Son of the Wind, Chief of Monkeys, and Messenger of Shrī Rama; I surrender to You. 167 Shri R am a-raksha stotram 34 Kūjantam Rāma-Rām'eti madhuram madhur’āksharam Āruhya kavitā-shākhām vande Vālmīki-kokilam I bow to Sage Valmiki, who like a cuckoo sits on the tree of poetry Singing 'Ram Ram' melodiously in a beautiful voice. 35 Āpadām-apa-hartāram Dātāram sarva-sampadām Lok’ābhirāmam Śhrī Rāmam bhūyo bhūyo namā-myaham Shrī Rāma, who is the Destroyer of All Troubles, who gives Wealth, And who gives Joy to the People; I bow to You again and again. 36 Bharjanam bhava-bījānām-arjanam sukha-sampadām Tarjanam Yama-dūtānām Rāma-Rām'eti garjanam Singing 'Ram Ram' from the heart burns away the seeds of worldly problems, Gives us well-being and frightens the messengers of the God of Death. 37 Rāmo rāja-maṇiḥ sadā vijayate Rāmam Ram'esham bhaje Rāmen’ābhihatā nishāchara-chamū Rāmāya tasmai namaḥ Rāmānn’āsti parā-yanam para-taram Rāmasya dās'osmy’āham Rāme chitta-layaḥ sadā bhavatu me bho Rāma mām-uddhara I worship the husband of Shrī Sītā, Jewel among Kings, forever Victorious. I bow to Shrī Rāma who has killed the army of Rakshasas. I consider no-one greater than Shrī Rama and I am His Servant. Shrī Rāma, Let my attention be always on You and may You help me to ascend. 38 Rāma-Rām'eti-Rām'eti Rame Rāme Manorame Sahasra-nāma tat-tulyam Rāma-nāma var’ānane 'Whoever takes the name of Shrī Rama and worships Him, with such a person I am pleased'. (Shrī Shiva tells Shrī Pārvatī) This Praise of Shrī Rāma is equal to reciting a Thousand Names. lti Śhrī Budha-kaushika-virachitam Śhrī-Rāma-rakshā-stotram sampūrnam Śhrī -Sītā-Rāma-chandrʽārpanam-astu Here ends the Rama-raksha Stotram written by Sage Budha-kaushika. May it be offered at the Feet of Shrī Sītā-Rāma. Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 168 the Full Moon night. They incarnated together again in Arabia as Hassan–‘Good. To preserve Dharma. Shrī Buddha Puja. Luv also incarnated as Śhrī Mārkandeya. Lord of the Ego (563-483 BCE) and Mahāvira (599-527 BCE) Lord of the Superego and an incarnation of Shrī Bhairava. These Deities incarnated again as the poet-saints Ādi Shankaracharya (788820 CE) and Kabir (1398-1448 CE). 17-06-90. Luv and Kush. Shri Rāma’s wife Sītā left Ayodhya and settled in Valmiki’s ashram where She gave birth to twin sons. Caxton Hall. presided over by Śhrī Rāma. 30-05-79) 169 . Their manifestion expressed the disciple principle. helping people to overcome Ego and Superego. Kush’s kingdom was Kushinagar or Kasur. and Luv and Kush had separate kingdoms. Luv travelled to Russia (Ego) and gave him name to the Slavs. San Diego. and Luv founded the city and state of Lahore. the city of Ayodhya was abandoned after Śhrī Rāma immersed Himself in the river. the sons of Hazrat Ali and Fatima and grandsons of Prophet Mohammed. handsome’ (624669 CE) and Hussein –‘diminutive of Hassan’ (626-680 CE). who embodied the qualities of the Right and Left Side respectively. Luv and Kush The Rāmāyana –‘Advent of Shri Rama’ was written by Sage Valmiki around 5000 BCE. now in Pakistan.The Rāma-raksha is effective against Right Side negativity prevalent during a Full Moon and is read on Pūrnima . Spain. north of Kasur.the Dark Night of the New Moon. Śhrī Śhiva rules Āmāvāsya . Lev (Leo) is still a popular Russian name. 'World of Bliss & joy'. According to Indian legend. composer of the Devi Mahatmya. Hussein was killed in Iraq in battle with Mu’awiyah’s son Yazid’s forces at the age of fifty-four. However Mu’awiyah wanted his son to succeed him and induced one of Hassan’s own wives to poison him at the age of forty-five. Luv and Kush incarnated in India as Buddha. Kush travelled to China (Super-ego). (see: Shrī Mahāvira Puja. Hassan became Caliph–‘Ruler’ but relinquished the title to the Syrian rebel Mu’awiyah in order to avoid division and bloodshed. Luv was also known as Loh and Loh-awar – ‘Fort of Loh’ became Lahore. 23-0788. 170 . i The Vishuddhi Chakra j Jai Śhrī Yog'eśhwara Victory to the God of Yoga! 171 . .... The Supreme Lord of the Sushumna Nadi . ... ... .... .... Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi...... Our Greatest Treasure 15 Mahā-hrada ..... The Giver of Prosperity. Rukmini who is beautiful and ‘adorned with gold’....... ...... ...... You are indeed Shrī Rādhā-jī and Shrī Kṛishna in person before us. . ... The Lord of America Yaśhodā-nandana .. .. .. ..... ........... . . . ... . .. . ... .... . ... . ... .. .. .. . .. Support of the Kundalini... . the Eighth Incarnation of Shrī Vishnu Viṭṭhala-Rukminī . Sushumna channel. The Holder of the Flute. . ...... .. . one who praises’.. .. worshipped at Pandapur Govinda-pati ..... with sweet melodies 10 Virāt-aṅganā Virāta .. .. .… You are… Rādhā-Kṛiṣhṇa . ... .... ... can mean ‘Speech... .. .... .... . . . .......i The 16 Names of Shri Rādhā-Kṛishna j O Divine Mother... ... The Joy-giving Son of Shrī Yashoda Viṣhṇumāyā-bhrātā . . .. .. the Dark-complexioned Lord of Creation... . So Gopta or Gopati can both mean ‘Protector of those who praise You’ 172 .... Incarnation of Shrī Mahalakshmi and . . ...... .. ..... who knows pure speech 1Goptā .. . .. . The Brother of Shrī Vishnumaya Vainavinī-vāma-saṁnāda ........ .... .... . The Protector of the World Govinda ... .. . .. . .. The Lord Protector of Cows and Devotees Americ'eśhwara .... ...... ........... Shrī Kṛishna as a mischievous but adorable child Śhikhandī . ... . . ...... ... ... ...... ... ..... Adorned with a peacock feather * Narak’āntaka ...... ...... .. . cattle’...... ...... The Great Lake of Divine Bliss Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 1 Go.... ..... The Supreme Power of the Absolute Cosmic Being Bāla Kṛiṣhṇa .. .. Shri Krishna ‘standing on a brick’ and Queen .......... .... .......... ... the Earth. ....... ... ........ May the whole world recognise You! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī... ... The Chief Herdsman and Saviour of the World 5 Gopati ... as well as ‘cow.. resounding . ..... . .. .. .. ..... .. ... The Destroyer of Narakasura Mahā-nidhi . . ...... ... .. . The Possessor of all Wealth.. . Brother of Shrī Saraswatī. Power and Glory Nirmalā gamya . ... the Eighth Incarnation of Shrī Vishnu Śhrī-dhara . Reached only through Shrī Mataji . The Leader of the People 25 173 ...… You are… Kṛiṣhṇa . . ......... . The Brother of Shrī Vishnumaya Draupadī-bandhu . . . .. . ... ... . . ... . ..... .. .pervading Mahā-viṣhṇu pūjita ... .. .. . ... .. ... . Viśhw'ādhāra Janaka .. . . . ... . . . .. ... . . . The Supreme Master of Speech Vāg'iśhwarī-bhrātā . .... Sustaining Prosperity and Well·being Venu-dhara . . . . ... ... . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. The Dark-skinned Supreme Lord of Creation.... . .. . Worshipped as ‘Our Father’ by Lord Jesus Christ Viṣhṇumāyā-sughoṣhita ... . .. . . . .... . . . ..... All. ...... ... . The Friend of Arjuna San-mitra . ...i The 108 Names of Shri Kṛishna j Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . .. . . The Witness of the Cosmic Play Dwarak’ādhiśha . . .. .. . ....... .. . ..... .. by Shrī Vishnumaya Vāg'iśhwara . . .. . ... The One who worships Shrī Mataji Nirmalā-bhakta priya.... . . .. . . .. ... ... . ... . .. ... Fond of the Devotees of Shrī Mataji Nirmalā hṛidaya .. . . .. . . . .. .... . . ... . . .. . The True Friend Viśhwa-vyāpta . ......... . .... the Goddess of Speech 15 Viṣhṇumāyā-bhrātā . Whose Incarnation was proclaimed ... . . . The Ruler of Dwaraka Viśhuddhi deśh’ādhiśha The Ruler of the Continent of the Vishuddhi Jana-nāyaka . Permeating the Whole Universe 20 Viśhwa-rakṣhaka .... . . .... . . . .. by Purity and Auspiciousness Nirmalā pūjaka ...... Playing the Divine Flute Śhrīmān .. .. .. .. The Protector of the Whole Universe Viśhwa-sākṣhī .... . ..... . ... . .. .. an Incarnation of Shri Vishnumaya Pārtha-sakhā .. . .. the Support of the Universe 10 Viṣhṇu . The Brother of Shri Draupadi.... .... . . .. .. .. .. Worshipping the Lotus Feet of Shrī Mataji Nirādhāra . .. . .... .. . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . 5 in Your Heart Unsupported as You are the Support of the Universe Father of Lord Jesus. . . .. . . . . . . Clad in a Yellow Dhoti Sumukha . . . Loving Yogis like Your own Children 50 Yoga-varṇita . . . .. .. .. . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . Whose Nose is Perfect Sudanta . .. . The One who ran away from the battlefield as a trick . . . . . . Whose Speech is Gentle and Sweet Sulochana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whose Hair is Abundant and Beautiful Śhikhandī .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . The God of Everything Mahā-virāta . . . . . . Whose Teeth are Perfect 35 Sukeśha . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whose Laughter is Beautiful Subhāśhi .. The One who explains the State of Yoga Sahaja-sandeśha-vāhaka Spreading the Message of Sahaja Yoga Viśhwa dharma-dhvaja-dhāraka . . . . . .. . . . . The Master of Diplomacy and Subtle Tricks 45 Akbar ... . . . . . . . . .. The Universal Being of which Everything is a Part Yog'eśhwara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . The Great Warrior-hero Śhaurya-dāyaka . . . . . . . . . . . to destroy the demon Kalayavana Śhrī-nātha . . Shri Garuda 174 . Master of the Art of Warfare Raṇa-chhoḍa-dāsa . . ... . . Hearing whatever is Auspicious Sudarśhana-dhara . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . Mounted on the Divine Eagle.. The God of Yoga Yogi-vatsala . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .... .. . . . . . Whose Eyes are Beautiful Sunāsika . . . . . The Lord of America Mahā-nīla .The 108 N am es of Shri K ķishna Viśhuddhi-jana pālaka . .. . Whose Face is Handsome and Auspicious 30 Suhāsya . . . .. Raising the Flag of Vishwa Nirmalā Dharma Garud’ārūdha . . . The Lord of Divine Glory Yuktivān . . . . Courageous Raṇa-paṇḍita .. . . . . . . . . . . . The Most High Akhil'eśhwara . The Protector of those who dwell in the Land of the Vishuddhi Americ'eśhwara . . . . . . . Dark Blue Pītāmbara-dhara . . . Adorned with a Peacock Feather Suśhṛita . . . . . . Wielding the Sudarshana Chakra 40 Mahā-vīra . . . ... .. . ... ... caste or creed Ātmā-gñyāna varṇita . .. . ... . . ... .. . . .. .. . . . . . .. Priya-bhāśhī .. . . . . .. .. .. The Protector of the World and Lord of Cows Govinda ... .. . . .. .. . . Bhaya-nāśhaka .. The One who lifted a mountain to shelter the .... . . Residing in Gokul Gopāla .. . Caste or Creed Vaṁśha-dweśha-nāśhaka The Destroyer of all negative discrimination of race. . ... . . . .. . . . . . ... . .. .. .... . .. ... . . . ... .. . .. The Wielder of the Mace 55 Śhaṅkha-dhara . . ... . .. .. Abhaya-pradāyaka .. . .. . ... .. Śhoka-hārī .. . .... ... The Highest of the Yadava clan. . .. . .. .. .. .... . Hita pradāyaka .. . .. . . . .... The Conveyor of Well-being to those who seek Yoga Always Speaking the Truth Granting whatever is for our Benevolence The One who Talks Pleasantly Granting Fearlessness 65 The Destroyer of All Fears The Protector of the Seekers of Truth Loving Devotees like Your Children The Remover of Grief The Destroyer of Sorrow 70 * Rākṣhasa-hantā . and false-knowledge 80 Nir-ākāra . . Dukha-nāśhaka . . . .. .. . Supremely Generous Govardhana-dhara .. Holding a Lotus in the Hand Līlā-dhara . . .. descendants of King Yadu Akula . . .. Satya-bhāśhī ... . .... ... .... . . . . Bearing the Conch named Pancha-janya Padma-dhara . Sādhaka-rakṣhaka .. . Opposed to the adharmic Kaurava family Gokula-vāsī . ... Bhakta-vatsala . Playfully Creating and Sustaining the Cosmic Drama Dāmodara ... . . . .. . Rescuer of the Earth and Chief of Herdsmen 75 Yadu-kula śhreṣhṭha .. . .... ... .. . . . . . .. .. . . Expounding the Knowledge of the Spirit Agñyāna pranāśhaka ..... . . . . . . . .... .. Beyond all Family. . . .. ....... . ... . .. Gokul villagers from lndra's thunderstorm 60 Yoga-kṣhema-vāhaka .. . ..... . .. ...The 108 N am es of Shri K ķishna Gadā-dhara . Formless 175 . . The Killer of Demons * Kuru-kula virodhaka ... . . . .. . . Teaching how to destroy ignorance . ... .. ... . .. .. .. .... . . .. . . . ... . . .. . ... . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. Kal'ānanda . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . Param'ānanda . . . Madhu-priya . . . The Joy of the Spirit The Joy of Sahaj Collectivity Complete Joy The Purest Joy The Joy of Music 95 The Joy of Dancing The Joy of Words (spoken. . . Ānanda pradāyaka . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. Gñyān'ānanda . The 108 N am es of Shri K ķishna The Embodiment of Joy Giving Joy to the Yogis The Joy of Purity and Auspiciousness The Protector of Chastity 85 The Joy of Pure Knowledge The Joy of all the Arts The Joy of the Home The Joy of Affluence The God of Wealth 90 Ātm'ānanda . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . flowing from the Lotus Feet of Shrī Mataji Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 176 .. . . . . .. . . .. Dadhi-priya .. . Nṛity'ānanda . . Saṅgīt'ānanda . . Maun'ānanda . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . Kubera . . . . . Saṅgīta-priya . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Kṣhīra-priya .. . . . . sung and written) The Joy of Silence The Joy of Sahaj Culture (Spontaneous Joy) Absolute Joy 100 Nirānanda . . Mātṛu-charan'āmṛuta-priya Pure Absolute Joy Enjoying Dance and Drama Appreciating Music Fond of Milk Fond of Curd Fond of Honey Fond of Ghee 105 The One who Enjoys the Nectar of Immortality .. . . Śhabd'ānanda . . .. . .. ... . . .. . . . ... . Samuh'ānanda . . . . .. . . ... . . . . Ghṛita-priya . . Viśhuddh'ānanda . . . .. . . Sahaj'ānanda .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Pavitr'ānanda . . Pāvitrya-rakṣhaka . Nātya-priya . . . .Ānanda-kara . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . Dhan'ānanda . . . Sarv'ānanda . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . Gṛuh'ānanda . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . You are the Īshwara –‘Supreme Lord’ of the yogis. You manifest Shri Sadāśhiva –‘Eternal Formless Spirit’. . . . You grant permission to become a Sahaja Yogi. . He cannot be grasped and is beyond praise. . . You are the axis of the whirling Universes. yet You are the friend. Yet. You are the Sākshī –‘witness’. You are sublime and the source of sublimity.of Moses. . here are one hundred and eight names humbly offered at His Lotus Feet. You accept the Yogis certified by Lord Jesus Christ. 15 You are the Father.i 108 Invocations to Shri Kṛishna j No names can describe Him. You are the revelation of ultimate fatherhood. 10 You are fully aware of Your Divine Powers. You are Shri Kṛishna . 20 You were. . You are the Yahweh – Lord God Almighty . based on Sahaja Yoga shastras. You are the Great Enticer of the Three Worlds. You hold the strings of the cosmic puppet show. Ādi Shakti's creation is for Your play. You are the God of Yoga. . You accept the Yagñyas –‘worship’ of the noble souls. 177 . You are the integrated brain of divinity. . Salutation. . . You are worshipped through Christ. You are our ideal in its highest glory. 5 You are the Primordial Being. Praise unto Him for ever and ever. You are Vishnu the magnificent. Honour and Glory to Shrī Bhagawati Shrī Ādi Shakti Mataji Shrī Nirmalā Devī who bears Shrī Kṛishna on Her Forehead as the Crowning Jewel of the Heavens. are and ever will be. . You are the Father of Yeshu Krisht. You granted Abundance to America. You wear many garlands of Moons. 35 For Your Sake the firmament is blue. 50 178 30 . All-pervading. You are the Lord God Almighty. All-knowing. 40 You grant the Power of Total Confidence. You grant the Power of Decision. You grant the Power of Leadership. You grant the Power of Plenitude. The Sun rises to behold You. You play with Mother Surabhi on the Milky Way. You grant the Power of Responsibility. You are blue for the sake of Shrī Mahākālī. You get the Divine Work done in Krita-yuga –‘Golden Age’ You carry the yellow-dusted Feet of Rādhājī in Your Heart. 25 You are the Akbar –‘Great Lord’ of Islam. 45 You grant the Power of Auspicious Vision. You are the Worshipper of Śhrī Nirmalā Virāt'angana the Feminine Power of the Virāta. You are the Master of the Aquarian age. You grant the Power of Discrimination. You grant the Power of Detachment. You are the Blue Lord of ethereal infinity.108 Invocations to Shri K rishna Buddha perceived You as Nirākāra –‘formless’. Shrī Brahmadeva gave You His yellow dhoti. Suns and Stars. You see Rādhājī in Mother's laughing eyes. You grant the Power to Communicate and Convince. You pervade Ākāśha -‘Ether’. You grant the Power to Permeate. 80 179 . You subdue the serpents of anger. You teach the twice-born through the Voice of Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī. You are the Incarnation of Gentle Graciousness. The cows of Mahārashtra rushed to lick Your Arms. You lead the twice-born back to Gokul. You inspired Abraham Lincoln. You grant the Power to Share. You are propitiated by the twice-born for the salvation of America. You grant and withdraw power to human institutions. You make fun of worldly powers.108 Invocations to Shri K rishna You grant the Power to Silence. All myths are consumed by the Fire of Your truth. Joy and Happiness. You grant the Power to the Sahaja Collectivity. You grant the Power to Expand Thoughtless Awareness. 55 You grant the Power of Cosmic Consciousness. 60 You shatter the pillars of false Dharmas. 70 You lead us to victory on the battlefield of the brain. You have the Power to make anyone a King. 75 You are Adorable and Adored by the Twice-born. You dislike frivolity. You restore the lost vision of the absolute. hate and arrogance. grossness and plastics. You lead Your Worshippers beyond the Kurukshetra (field) of involvement. You melt everyone's hearts in the Honey-like Spring of Your Sweetness. 65 You are Mischievous with individualists. You are Blazing Doom for adharma. You are both Madhuri and Samhara-shakti (sweetness and destroying power). You play around in Frolics. You bear the rings of Saturn on Your Right Finger. You incarnate on this Earth to re-establish the Dharma of innocence. Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 180 . You are the Protector of Chaste Womanhood. You feed the roots of the Tree of Life in the brain. You enlighten the cells of the brain. You are Fond of the Nirmalā bhaktas. 90 You are the Friend of the Yogi named Sudhama. You are the Lord of Inconceivable Majesty. You envelop our sisters' chastity in Draupadi's sari. You make the energy circulate through everyone. 100 You sustain Shrī Ādi Shakti's Throne in the brain. 95 You dissolve Ego in Etheric Consciousness. You are the Witness of Your Own Bliss. You are the Collective Consciousness of the Atma (Spirit) You break the pitcher which covers the ego.108 Invocations to Shri K rishna You drive the Chariot of the Five Senses. You establish the link with collectivity. You will establish on this Earth the Dazzling Glory of Shrī Ādi Shakti Nirmalā Devī. You crown the consciousness of the twice-born. You asked Shrī Garuda to answer the call of the Nirmalā Bhaktas. You rule over the Ocean of Amrut. You are the flute player of collective charisma. You sent Sudarshana Chakra to kill the foes of the Nirmalā Bhaktas. You adorn our brothers with valour and chivalry. You play Rasa with the Sahaja Gopis. 105 You lead the play of recognition of Shrī Ādi Shakti Nirmalā Devī. You reside at the parting of Shrī Ādi Shakti's Hair. You will unite the nations of the Earth at the Lotus Feet of Shrī Ādi Shakti Nirmalā Devī. 85 You purify all relationships. You dispel Superego in Witnessing Consciousness. Ma phaleṣhu kadāchanam But never the fruit thereof. (Ch. Mā te saṅgo-‘stu karmani Neither to inaction.23) Karmany’ev’ādhi-kāraste Your right is to the work only. Mā karma-phala-heturbhuḥ Be not attached to the fruit.2 v. (Ch. Na śhoṣhayati Mārutaḥ Nor can wind dry it. Dharma saṁsthā-panārthāya and to establish Dharma in the hearts of men. Sambhavāmi yuge yuge I am born from age to age. 181 (Ch. N'ainam dahati pāvakaḥ Nor can fire burn it.47) Yadā yadā hi dharmasya Whenever Dharma declines. Abhyuthānām adharmasya and evil prevails. Vināśhāyacha duṣh-kṛitām To destroy the evil-doers.4 v.7) Paritrānāya sādhunām To protect the virtuous. Na ch'ainam kledayanty'āpo Water cannot wet it. Glānir-bhavati Bhārata O scion of Bharata. Tad-ātmānam sṛijāmyaham I incarnate Myself (Ch.i From the Bhagavad Gita j N'ainam chhindanti śhastrāni Weapons cannot cut the Spirit.4 v.2 v.8) . . ... You own. Giving the Goddess Your Essence as Her .… Kubera You are… The God of Wealth.......... .... ......... Whose Brilliance and Grace permeate the Universe Viśhwa pūjya ...... may all our societies..... . ... ..... matter with the potential to express the Love of the Spirit Kṛiṣhṇa . ..... . . ... . May all of us.... . .... Having the Knowledge of the Dharma of the King Rāja-nīti nipuna Expert in the Art of Divine Diplomacy... Enjoying the Drama of the World Līlā-dhara ....... .. .. . please awaken Śhrī Kubera in the world and grant the realisation to the world that Sahaja Yoga is the only solution for our maladies.. Shrī Kṛishna................... . . ..... Śhrī Mataji. bestow... only through You we become aware of all the Deities... Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.... .... . and distribute all . Having the Whole Material World for Your Play Ākāśh'eśhwara . ... without which the World .... ..You sowed the Seed of Spirituality .... institutions and governments be enlightened by the pure Sahaja economics of Śhrī Kubera and dispense with their corrupt and adharmic ways. . ...... supporting the primary sectors of the world economy Viṣhṇu . ........... . .......... . . 182 .... .. Whose Navel-lotus gives rise to Universes Nātya-priya .... .... would lose balance and prosperity could not be sustained Artha-nīti nipuna Expert in the Knowledge of the Pure Science of Economic Well-being 15 ..i The 69 Names of Shri Kubera j Param-pujya Śhrī Mataji. ... ... . .. The Ruler over the Ether..... .. .. .. looking after .. rejoice as the world is united under the immaculate banner of Sahaja Yoga..... Your children. Worshipped by the Universe 5 Padma-nābha ..... Regal Divine Nose Mahā bhūpati . . Kṛiṣhi priya . the Great Universal Being 10 Sunāsika .................. the purity of communication Virāt-aṅga ........ Part and Parcel of Shrī Virāta.. ...... In Your compassion. ......... The Great King who establishes the Dharma of the King Rāja nīti-gñya ...... . ... Approving of Agriculture and Basic Industries and . .. .... ... . ...... You bestow gifts upon devotees to express ...... . the enjoyment of the Spirit 25 Santuṣhṭa . .... of those who earnestly seek Yoga Param'odara .. .. ................................. .. . ... .. .......... . .............. ..... . matter for its own sake Tṛipta ....... ... ........ Empowering the Circulation of Wealth .... ........ ........... .......... ... .. .......The 69 N am es of Shri K ubera Viveka-buddhi .... .. Of Unlimited Resources. Helping people to overcome their bad habits 183 ........ ..... ..... . .. ......... ... .......................... . .. You gave Shrī Draupadi Her ever-full plate Pradyumna . Giving the Joy of Fulfillment and treating everyone . .... ... .... .. . .. ..... .... ... ... Having Infinite Enlightened Wealth Sthita-pragñya ..... ...... You make Your unlimited ..... ...... whether in happiness or in sorrow........................ The Epitome of Generosity Kṛipana-virodhaka ........ and life....... .. . ....... .. . ............. . ............... . .. . .... .... Sūkṣhma .. ... . .... . Keeping Balance in every situation in life.................. . . .. . You are the path to .... ..... Discretion and Wisdom Akṣhaya nidhi ............... ................. ..... Sahaja Yoga........ ............ who hoard ....... .. . Describing the Spirit as the Source of Absolute Enjoyment .... ...... .. matter that expresses love Preranā dāyaka .. .. ..... .. .. Completely Satisfied. resources available for the auspicious cause of .......... .. ............. ........ ...... ................ through the subtlety of ..... ... ...... Giving Self-esteem and Dignity Vāsanā-hara ....... .. ....... Subtle and Joy-giving................... ........... . ..................... ...... . to benefit everyone 20 Yoga-kṣhema pradāyaka Promising to protect the well-being . the same without any discrimination Ānanda tattwa varnita ................ .... ......... .. ..... ........ Your love and compassion Dām'odara .......... ..... .. ...... . ...... ............ ... ........ ... .... The Inspiration for people in their actions .. complete satisfaction which is ......... Yogis are inspired by You 30 Swattva dāyaka ... You teach a balanced attitude to life Gatimān .......... .. ....... ........ Whose Generosity is without bounds.. ........ .... Against miserly people.... .. ......... ........... . ........ ................. ..... ... acts... wrong-doing and . ....... exploitation... . Shrī Yama –‘the Lord of Death’... . .. ...... .. ..... the Dharma of individuals and societies Gṛuha-dharma pālaka ............ corporations and governments Madya virodhaka .......... . ...... money-making 35 Santulaka ... tobacco.. ....... .. ............ . alcohol.. .............. ...... .. . Restoring balance to everything Karma-kānda vināśhaka Destroying preoccupation with ceremonial .......... . ............ .The 69 N am es of Shri K ubera Kalanja-viṣha nāśhaka ... ... based on drinking alcohol *Kuguru mardana .. rituals and rites Dharā-dharma rakṣhaka Supporting the Dharma of the Earth.. depleted of resources through excessive . ..... .... .... ......... ....... ........... ....... ............. ... towards Shrī Lakshmi 184 .... ........ ............... ..... ..... ignorant people who imagine .. . . .. .... You dislike the obsessive ..... .. etc Lobha nāśhaka ... Beyond the Mind.. ..... .. ... ...... The Refuge of all Dharmas Māyā-rūpī ... . . Exposing and Destroying Greed in all forms.. . ............................. Upholding and Over-seeing the Dharma .. including at the level of society... .... .... ... ...... ... .. You restore . .. ....................... ..................... .. ....... .... ........... . .... One with Your Maya.. ......... Trampling False Gurus and their practices of ........ .. ... ................. ............... . ............ ....... ... . .......... Against alcohol and social systems .. .... Awake and Alert...... that they own wealth Mahā-mana ..... of the Household 40 Yama .... . . You create illusions for ..... ......... .. ..... ...... .... ......... . . .......................... ................ ...................... ............ You watch over ............. ............ ...... ................. .................... ... . Establishing People in their respective functions Sarva-dharm’āśhraya ....... .. drugs..... ......... ........ .... .... ..... . .. exploitation and wasteful consumption Jāgṛuta .... thinking and mental games of speculation ..... .... ... . . ..... . .... . ........ .... speculation and disrespect .......... You look after Righteousness and Dharma Niyantā ... ........... with money and wealth 45 Dyuta virodhaka ........... .. ....... . Against gambling. .......... .. The Remover of all the poisons of the world. the Earth's balance when it becomes ..... . ........ ........ .. ........ ........... financial sector and excessive mechanisation Śhoṣhana-hara ....... .... expression of art Hasta-kal’āśhraya . look after the prosperity .. . You are the ruler of America and .............. You support the constant ... their debts. ...... which provide .... The Support of the Arts which express the Spirit.... ...... a livelihood for artisans 50 MūI'odyoga uttejaka ................. prosperous...... .... You are active and ........ You ensure that people have .... ....... .... . of Shrī Lakshmi................. ..... The Enemy of Lethargy and Laziness Kal'ādhāra ..... The Ruler of Dwaraka and You make Dwaraka ... ... .. ............................. You restore Righteousness in Society 55 Bhava-bhaya hāraka . for its own sake.............. Protecting Chastity and the Auspiciousness ..... ............. the vibrations flow.... ............... .. ....... ............ The Refuge of Handicrafts................... ........................ .. ................ worldly affairs by providing security Chaitanya . ........... . ... .... .............. The Remover of the Fear of the World and ......... You free people of . .... ... The Destroyer of Consumerism and excessive . .......... ..... ..... .......... ........................ .................. proper respect towards Shrī Lakshmi Ālasya-ripu ............ with Your actions.. .............. ............... Encouraging the basic productive sectors of . .. ... ... ........ ........ .. .. ..... ......... ....... The Remover of Poverty Jada sanchaya virodhaka Against the accumulation of material wealth ................... ....................... exploitation of the weaker sections of society Dāridrya hāraka ........... who accumulate wealth and abuse power...... . .......... ..... ... .............. ...... ...... ..... Exposing and destroying the misdeeds of those ... The Vibrations..... ....... .................. You reward and encourage the pure ..... . ... ........ ............ .......................... ... ....The 69 N am es of Shri K ubera Pāvitrya rakṣhaka ... .............. .................. .. Dwārik’ādhīśha ... ............. . the economy: agriculture and industry....... .................... ............... ....... ...... ........................ The Remover of the social and economic ........ .... ............... ... ....... ................................ flow and circulation of wealth and money Durāchāra vināśhaka . and righteousness of America Ṛuna-nāśhaka ............... ............. ................. ............ .............. responsibilities and Karmas 185 ......... You restore balance by deflating the overgrown ...... ... indulgence based on credit..... .. .......... .... ............... colour or any ..... ...... occupation... .... ...... .... ....... income or life-style in the different countries ........ .... Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ These names were offered at Śhrī Kubera Puja.................... ... .............. .............. ............... based . The Remover of Division within Society... race............ .......... geography.. .. supporting those who practice it Agamya .............. You reduce disparity in ....... . You restore balance to the channels of the subtle system Hita kāraka .. ................ external attributes 60 Spardhā virodhaka ........... ... 18-08-02. ..... ...... Supervising people's benevolence in general ... ...... ................... ........................ ......... Taking Form to further the Cause of Shri Mataji .. to Sahaja Yoga activities 65 Viśhwa-Nirmalā-Dharma priya The Friend of Vishwa Nirmala Dharma......................... . . ........ .. . . and Sahaja Yogis in particular Nirmala-gaṇa pālaka ..... . .. ...... .... ... so that .......... Affectionate towards Sahaja Yogis...... ... Disapproving of Excessive Competitiveness. ........................ ...... Sahaja Yoga activity and Sahaja Yogis Sahaja-jana vatsala .. as an aspect of Śhrī Krishna in America..... New York.......... .. ....... of Shri Mataji... money and matter are no obstacle . . ....................... ... on heredity.......... ........... You provide for . ..... .......... ..... ..................... . ......... .......... .. . ... Beyond Human Comprehension... .. .. ........ .. ............... ................. Canajoharie................ You are Unknowable Nirmalā-gamya ..... .... 186 ............ ...The 69 N am es of Shri K ubera Varṇa-bheda vināśhaka .. of the world........... .. The Great Equalizer............ .................. Accessible only through Shri Mataji Devī-kārya samudyata ..... .................. .... .................. .. You support cooperation and collectivity Sama-kartā .. ....... ...................... Looking after the Well-being of the Ganas ....... economic status.................... ............... . .... ...... .... ... ... . Dazzling like Lightning 5 Viśhiṣhṭa śhastrā ... .. . .. . . the Advent of an Incarnation of Truth 187 .. .... .. as the Lord of America *Rakṣhasa vijayinī . .. .... The Pure Power of Desire.. . .... .. . . . .… You are… Kālī . . . Thunderbolt-bodied Tadillatā samaruchi . .... ...... . The Sister of Shri Krishna. ..i The 84 Names of Shri Vishnumāyā j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Viṣhṇumāyā sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother. ... . The Beloved Daughter of the Vindhya Mountains Devī Mahātmya-stutā . .. .. .... ... The Conqueror of Devils and Demons *Mahiṣh’āsura ghātinī . . ... .. ... ... . .. Salutations to You! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.. . The Killer of the Buffalo Demon *Niśhumbha Śhumbha-saṁhantrī .. ..... even in this Kali Yuga. Existence and Bliss Mahākālī nirmitā . .. ... Shri Mataji. as the Maya Shakti Satya avatāra udghoṣhinī The One who declares . The Eternal Virgin Vindhya priya putrī .. . . . . Kṛiṣhṇa bhaginī-māyā-śhakti . .. The Destroyer of Shumbha and Nishumbha 10 Chira-Kaumārī . Created by Shrī Mahākālī Herself Viśhuddhi padm’ālayā . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. ... Extolled by Ādi Shankaracharya Nanda gopa-Yaśhodā sutā Born as a Daughter to the Cowherd Nanda and Shrī Yashoda Born at the same time as Shrī Kṛishna 15 Kṛiṣhṇa-sañjātā .. .... .. . . . . .. You showed us that one may still live a pure and blameless life... .. Having Special Weapons Americ'eśhwara-śhastrā One of the Weapons of Shrī Kṛishna . Dwelling in the Lotus of the Vishuddhi Chakra Kuliśh’āṅgī . Praised in the 'Devī Mahātmyam' Śhaṅkarāchārya-praśhastā .. ..... . .. .. .. . . .. .. . .. .... ... .. for the Protection of Chastity 30 Draupadī . ........ .. .... . . . .... . . Dādima-puṣhpa-rakta-danti . ... The Maya that is impossible to surpass Śhiva-Brahma-Viṣhṇu-gñyāna parāṅgati Whose Maya is beyond the Knowledge ........... . ... ....The 84 N am es of Shri V ishnum aya Svayam tyāgā ... ... .. .. Responsible for the Mahābharata war Pancha-mahā-bhūta-sammilitā Joining the Five Elements. ..... . ... .. Caring for the Spirituality of the Brother Mahābhārata kārinī ... ..... .... ............. .. ... Entering into all the Elements Hṛid-buddhi-melakā . ... .... ................ ....... ......... . . .. ..... .... ... ........ Giving Chastity.. ..... ........ ..... ... Integrating the Heart and the Brain 188 .......... Having a Hundred Eyes 25 Nārāyanī .... .......... ......... . ... of Shrī Shiva.. The Power of Shrī Vishnu and Refuge of Man Pīḍā nivārinī ... ........ ..... ... ... .... the Powers of Shrī Ganesha Pāvitrya rakṣhakā . .. ........ .... . .. ...... the Birth of Shrī Kṛishna 20 Vaikṛitika-rahasyā . . .. .. . ..... ............ .... . ....... The Gracious Remover of Afflictions Pāvitrya dāyinī . .... With Teeth as Red as Pomegranate Flowers Śhata netrā ... .. the Birth of Shri Krishna Kṛiṣhṇa-janma-udghoṣhaka-vidyullatā Becoming Lightning to proclaim ...... .. ...... The One who...... ...... Brahma and Vishnu Of Mysterious Forms Mūrti rahasyā . insisted on war with the Kauravas .. as the Pandavas 35 Sarva bhūta praviṣhṭā .... the Foundation of Dharma Gaṇeśha pāvitrya puṣhpā Whose Flowers of Chastity express ... . Sacrificing Yourself to announce . .. . ....... .. ...... . ..... .. ... .............. . Incarnated as Shri Draupadi . ........ in the Mahābharata.. . ..... .. the Wife of the Five Pandavas Bandhu rakṣhita pāvitryā Whose Chastity is protected by Her Brother Bandhu-ātma-prabudhyatā . . ... .. . .. .... . ......... ..... ... . . The Destroyer of False Mantras Asatya spaṣhṭi-karaṇa nāśhinī ExposingUntruth and False Explanations Chakra maryādā sthāpinī Establishing the Boundaries . ......... ........... Auspiciousness 40 Nisarga prakopa damanī Controlling Lightning.... ... . ..... ......... The Power of a Sister 55 Sarv’āṁśh’ātmikā ... ... Without Ego Namratā pradāyinī .. Earthquakes. . .. . ..... of the Chakras 189 60 ...The 84 N am es of Shri V ishnum aya Śhighra kārinī . ... Unblemished Purity and Innocence Pitāmahā gaurava-rakṣhikā ... . . . ........ ........... The Exposer of Negativity 50 Alīka dambha nāśhinī . ... . . .. Typhoons and Forest-fires Adbhūta chitra pradāyinī Revealing Shri Mataji’s Divinity ..... . ...... ........... .. ........ .... Guarding Respect for the Mother Principle Bhagini sāmarthya rūpā ..... . ... .. ... . ..... The Power of Electricity to bring .. . ....... .. The Protector of Respect for Grandparents Mātṛu-tattwa gaurava-rakṣhikā . ........... . .... .. . .. through Miracle Pictures Chalat-chitra prakāśhikā Enlightening the Film Medium Sunṛita-vāni dāyinī . ...... .. .. .. . . ..... . The Bestower of Pure Speech Mantra-sāmarthya-pradāyinī Giving the Power of Mantras 45 Nirahaṁkārā ....... Making us Part and Parcel of the Whole Ātmā-saṁśhaya nivārinī The Remover of Self-doubt Asatya mantra nāśhinī .. ... Burning away all negativity Vidyut-janita maṅgalā ... . .. Quick-acting Sarva bādhā jwālinī .......... The Destroyer of False Sophistication Niṣhkalaṅkā ........ .. . . .... The Bestower of True Humility Viśhwāsa-nirmāna-kārī Instilling Faith and Confidence Satya rakṣhikā ... . . The Keeper of Reality Sarva bādhā udghātikā ..... ...... . ......... .. ...... ..... .... . . ... .. . . ....................... ... .. ... ........ .... . . who becomes the ...... ........ .. . vegetables and plants 190 . ............. ..The 84 N am es of Shri V ishnum aya Hṛidaya mūlā ........... .......... . .. the attention of Realised Souls Śhākambharī Devī ... ....... Giving One-ness with the Virāta Viṣhṇumāyā Virāt’aṅganā The Universal Form of Shrī Vishnumaya Vāma-viśhuddhi-sthitā-mahāśhakti The Supreme Creative Power ......... . ..... .. ..... the Pure Light...... . . ... The Reservoir of Joy Sūkṣhma saṁveda dāyinī Giving Deep Knowledge of the Subtle Ātmā-sākṣhāt-kāra-pathā-nirmala-karinī .. ........ Whose Root is in the Heart Dhairya dāyinī . ... The Power of a Woman Asatya kathā nāśhinī ..... .. The Goddess who gives life-supporting . ... ...... The Bestower of Courage Strī śhakti rūpā .. . being Whole-hearted about Sahaja Yoga Virāta prāpinī . ........... ...... .. . . . The Remover of Artificial Ideals 65 Avyakta prakatana kārinī Revealing the Un-manifest Ānand'ādhārā .. The Destroyer of False Myths Kṛitak’ādarśha nivarinī .. ... .... The One who does not tolerate sarcasm 70 Pūrna samarthā ....... Embodying the Quality of .. . ...... .. Vishnumaya Shakti at Haṁsa Chakra Vipra-chitta-vikṣhepa-kārana-rākṣhasa-ghātinī Destroying the Demons who disturb ... . ....... Shrī Saraswatī... .. ..... ... ... ........ ... ... . .... .... residing in the Left Vishuddhi 75 Bhagini-kanyā-rūpa-Fāṭima ......... ... . herbs. .. ... Fully Capable Sahaja yoga pari-samarpana rūpā......................... . . ....... Daughter of Mohammed Haṁsā chakra-sthitā-Saraswatī ...... Incarnated as Shrī Fatima...... . Clearing the Path of Self-realisation Upahās’āsahiṣhṇu . . ... . . .. Your Fiery . Gnyaneśhwara's Gnyan younger sister.. life is Chastity. Vasudeva... Shri Krishna’s father.... the Power of a Sister in a family and is there to protect your chastity. ... 01-09-85.. .... . ... girl but threw Her against the wall anyway..... The practice of innocence is chastity. 191 ......... .. Beauty slays even en the worst of enemies 80 Idā nādī-stha agni-śhakti śhakti The Fire Power of the Ida Nadi Satya-bhāśhini-ākāśh kāśha-śhuddhik uddhikā Speaking the Truth and Purifying ying the Ether Strī-śhakti . 'Vishnumaya is Gauri... Puja UK. .... baby who it was predicted would be his nemesis. To be Worshipped every day Sarva mantra-siddhi siddhi pradāyaka . to establish the Gṛuha-lakshmi principle. he was surprised to find a girl.' Vishnumaya Puja... ...... the Pure Virgin. . .80).. .. M ly. The Power of Womanhood Pratidina pūjaniyā . is the most auspicious thing.. announcing that the One who would kill Kamsa was still alive and and disappeared in a flash of lightning. unnoticed When the wicked Kamsa came the next morning to kill the baby. . The Power which fulfills all Mantras. reached the village of Gokul.. ... Muktabai was also an aspect of Shri Vishnumaya (see p. .. thing The essence of religious life. . form. .The 84 N am es of Shri V ishnum aya Mahā-Bhrāmarī .. Shrī Vishnumāyā incarnated as Shrī Fatima. . The Great collective Bee-form. . of Sahaja Yoga life. Chastity C is the Vishnumaya Power.. . . the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. . . escaped from Kamsa’s prison with w the new-born Shrī Krishna. Without a Sense of Chastity you cannot have Dharma... .. However She flew into the air. Mantras Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Śhrī Vishnumaya and Shri Kṛishna K Shrī Vishnumāyā was born on the same night as Shrī Krishna Krishn to the cowherd Nanda and his wife Yashoda..... . . ... of righteous life.. swapped the babies and returned to the prison unnoticed.. Miraculously... Power The Power of Vishnumaya is the most powerful thing that a human being can have.. .... He who is compassionate to all creatures.. and gives tranquility.... He who graciously gives blessings and prosperity to all beings without showing disparity.. He watches over and controls all things..... .. .. . The Source of Peace. The Forgiver... ... ... .. He who is the Absolute Ruler of the Universe.. .. He has no partner or equal........ Al-Muṣawwir The Fashioner.. The Protector.. The Merciful.. ....... .. The Compeller.... servants.... He who frees his servants from all danger........ He who is absolute purity and is free from all error or ... The Beneficent..... Honourable and Unconquerable.. The Sovereign Lord... 192 15 .. As-Salām ............. any kind of defect .. .i The 99 Names of Allah j Bismi’llāhi ar-raḥmāni ar-raḥīm ‘In the name of God.. Al-Malik .... The Evolver....... ...... which is incomplete. Al-Ghaffār .. The Subduer. Lā ilāha ‘illā’llāh waḥdahu lā śarīka lahu.. Al-Qahhār ... the Most Merciful.. . . .. The Guardian of Faith... Al-Mutakabbir The Majestic. .. .... ..... He who repairs all broken things. knowledge of what will happen to them..... .. Al-Quddūs .... The Holy... ..’ Al-lāh .. Al-Bāri’ . .The Greatest Name.... ... ... ........ . Muḥammadun rasūlu’llāh and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.. ......... ... (Contraction of Al-illāh –‘the Divine’) Ar-Raḥmān . The Creator.. ... He who manifests everything from nothing with the . ... He who repeatedly forgives... He who is victorious and dominant in a way that .... completes that .... . . 5 Al-Mu’min .... He who shows His supremacy in all things and . The Victorious. protects those who take refuge in Him.......... Al-Jabbār .. ... obstruction and insecurity. ... 10 Al-Khāliq .. .... He can do anything He wills.... He who creates the perfect order of all things.. . Al-‘Aziz ...... Ar-Raḥīm ....... the Most Gracious.. and whose will is irresistible......... He who inspires faith in the hearts of His . . . He who designs and shapes the beauty of all things... ......... Al-Muhaymin .... There is no God but Allah.. God Almighty.. in all ways.. ...... The Almighty... ... . Ar-Razzāq ......... .... Al-‘Ali . .. saves them from misfortune and calamity. The Honourer........ . ..... He who knows the most secret parts of everything. Al-Qābiḍ ..... The Preserver........ The All-Knowing.. .. .. . ... He who is aware of all past....... . He who lowers and puts one in abasement . . . .. ... . He who uplifts and upgrades.... Al-‘Adl . He who sustains and nourishes. .. Al-Ḥalīm ..... .. Al-Muzill . ... gives dignity.. .. .......... He who opens the solutions to all problems..... The Maintainer... Al-Ḥafīẓ ... The Subtle. . . He who restrains and straightens.. .. ... .. ..The 99 N am es of A llah Al-Wahhāb . The Abaser......... Al-Ghafūr .. He who is grateful and gives rewards for . . He who knows the deeper meanings of everything. .. . 25 The All-Hearing.. Al-Laṭīf . .. . The Appreciative. .. .. .. .. Al-Aẓīm ... The Dishonourer.. . The Just. .... .. Ar-Rāfi’ .. He who discerns and provides what is due. Al-Fattāḥ .. ... Al-Kabīr . decreases or humiliates.. . . . . Al-Khāfiḍ .. He who ensures all things beneficial to His creatures.... whose works are beyond the understanding of people..... . .. .. and treats one with respect. The Exalter. The Opener.. ..... . ..... . .. Al-Bāsiṭ . . Al-Khabīr and degradation.... . and gives blessings in the most subtle ways.. ... .. . .. The Most Great... . He whose judgment is always beneficial.. He who perceives everything outside or within. Al-Mu’izz . The All-Seeing.... present and future.... . He who protects all things. ............ The Judge...... .... . He who makes one glorious... ... ... 193 35 .. .... The Constrictor. Ash-Shakūr .. The Bestower. 30 The Aware. He who diminishes.. As-Samī’ . deeds done for Him...... ... ......... . . . The Forbearing. The Provider... ... .. .. . The Highest. He whose greatness is beyond comprehension. He who redeems every soul who truly repents .. ...... . . Al-’Alīm .. .... 20 The Expander... eliminates obstacles and grants victory.. ...... and for a time ...... He who knows whatever is spoken even silently in the heart... He who gives all blessings to His servants. The Magnificent.. . He who is clement.. . . He who is beyond all comparisons. . .... .. Al-Muqīt .... .. ... He who can extend and give relief. . ... and discerns their inner meanings. . . .... Al-Baṣīr . ... . He who is beyond the conception of humans.. ..... The All Forgiving..... Al-Ḥakam . . .. Al-Ḥamīd . ...... .. ..... He who knows in detail the account of whatever people do throughout their lives. . He whose existence is the One Reality which has no change... The Most Glorious and Majestic. . Al-Walī ..... Ar-Raqīb .. and every action . .. is under His control.. The Giver of Life.. . Al-Majīd .... . He who comprehends everything and has limitless capacity and abundance.. .... The Loving. .. ... ... . ......... .. ..... ..... 55 The Praiseworthy.. The Reckoner.. .. . ... .......... .. . . He who is present everywhere and observes all things. The Watchful. ... .. The Reckoner. He who grants release..... ...... He who is the only one to be loved and whose friendship is to be earned. He who is steadfast and forceful.. . ... He is all-knowing and His strength is sufficient for everything. The Witness. ... 40 Al-Jalīl ... . He who is bountiful in His munificence.... Al-Mu’īd ....... . The Restorer.... 194 60 ... .... Al-Qawīyy .... He who gives life to all creatures on judgment day... ... Al-Matīn . He who has wealth. Al-Mumīt ...... ... The Responsive..... ..... Al-Ḥakīm Al-Wadūd .... . .. Al-Bā’ith . ... 45 The Wise........ The Generous. He who knows the number of all things although they cannot be counted and knows each of them..... 50 The Truth. Al-Mujīb Al-Wāsi’ .. The Trustee. ... He who responds to every prayer and need..... He whose wisdom manifests in all orders and actions. . Ash-Shahīd ... .. The Most Strong. ... .. ... The Firm One................. .. He who can be depended on to solve all problems in the best way.. ....... .. ..... . He who observes all creatures.. .. ....... The All-Embracing.. He who is the only one to be praised and glorified and thanked by all creatures.. He who reinstates all beings... .. ..... Al-Ḥaqq . ..... . . The Resurrector.. ... ........... He who loves those who do good and bestows on them His compassion.... The Originator. .. ..... He who has created for the first time all beings from nothing and without any model. He who possesses all strength and power.. . . He who gives the power of life and health. .. . The Protecting Friend. The Alive.. .. Al-Ḥayy .. Al-Wakīl ..The 99 N am es of A llah Al-Ḥasīb .............. ..... . Al-Muḥṣī ..... The Sublime. . . .. ...... . Al-Karīm .. Al-Muḥyī . He who is the friend of His righteous servants.. Al-Mubdī . ...... He who is hard to behold... . . .... The Bringer of Death... dominion and holiness............. .... .... personality and orders. .. . ........ Only He is to be applied to if one has any . .. .. ... The Able.. The Hidden... governs... At-Tawwāb ... . Al-Qādir .. . . The Sovereign... . Ar-Ra’ūf .. .. ... Aẓ-Ẓahir .... 80 Al-Muntaqim . wants to be fulfilled or any troubles to be eliminated. The Self-Existing... The Acceptor of Repentance.. Al-Awwal .. .. .. The Pardoner.. .. Al-’Afuw . ... The Compassionate. The Eternal and Absolute.. .. The Last.. .. 65 The Unique. Al-Muqtadir . . The Noble.. .. 195 85 . .. Al-Wājid . Aṣ-Ṣamad .. ... Al-Mājid ...... ..... benevolent.... ......... Al-Mu’ahkhir . . .. He who is ever-relenting... He who directs.... He who is tolerant to His servants..... He who is all-inclusive and indivisible... The Most Exalted. He who is benign and pitying. The Finder.... . The First.. .... He who has no previous cause.. . The Powerful.. Al-Wāli ..... . He who achieves whatever He wants in the time He desires. ....... .. He who is without end..... they had no previous sin.... . He who is without beginning. Al-Muta’ālī ... to all creatures and is good to them.. He who forgives all who repent sincerely as if .. ...The 99 N am es of A llah Al-Qayyūm ... .... He who is higher than any action or the most evolved thoughts of man.... . He who is all-determining and dominant . 75 Al-Bāṭin ...... and magnificent.. The Protecting Friend....... Al-Ākhir ...... .. He who is One in His actions. . .. . . The One.. He who delays whatever He wants.. . . The Equitable.. Al-Muqsiṭ ..... .. .. .. .. Mālik-ul-Mulk... ... .... He who can do anything in the way He wills. in the universe. Al-Wāhid . He who becomes evident as the outer world.. He who brings forward. ... .... .. He who is illustrious.... . The Eternal Owner of everything.... every action which happens at any moment in the entire universe. who has no partner or equal in His attributes.. .. .. Al-Barr .. He who does His work in a balanced way.. .. The Lord of Majesty.... 70 Al-Muqaddim The Expediter. .. The Source of All Goodness. . Dhū-al-Jalāl-wāl-Ikrām ... ..... .. ... measures and plans . Al-’Aḥad . .. .. The Manifest.... The Avenger. The Delayer. .. .. .. He who has boundless generosity..... .... He who punishes wrongdoers... .... He who is the unmanifested world within....... . ........ ...... .. The Enricher... Ar-Rashīd .... . ... He who shields His servants from harm.. He who provides Divine Light to the Entire Universe. He who has everlasting ownership of all things. He who gives success... ... Aṣ-Ṣabūr .....' Birthday Puja.. Al-Māni’ ..... .. ... The Everlasting. Al-Hādī . The Guide......... ....... . and hearts of His servants........ ..... ........ ........ He who creates wonders and beauty in the universe without any design.... ........... The Incomparable. Delhi.... and at death all creatures have nothing.. minds. The Propitious.. .. ..... Only a Sahaj Yogi can understand that.The 99 N am es of A llah Al-Jāmi’ ..... . He who collects things and unites them............... Al-Mughnī ... ... An-Nāfi’ .... to the faces....... Allah is nobody else but Vishnu and Vishnu who came also as Shrī Ram.. Aḍ-Ḍārr ............... ...... 99 Allah has said. ... ..... The Inheritor.. ..........’ Allāh hu Akbar! God is great! Arabic Pronunciation guide p......... . He who is rich and independent having all things in His hand.. 21-03-02. ....... Al-Wārith ...... at any time. . Al-Badī’ . ......... The Gatherer.... So whatever they call as Allah is Shrī Ram Himself. The Preventer... .. 196 ...... ..... The Self-Sufficient.. .. ....... He who creates afflictions and despondency... .............319 'Who is Allah? According to Sahaj Yoga........ .. The Guide to the Right Path... .... He who is Immutable and Infinite.... anywhere He wants....... 95 Al-Bāqī . The Light... Finite man has only temporary ownership. The Patient..... .. ‘Pray to Me that I may answer you. He who bestows all goodness including emancipation on His servants.... He who is beyond time......... guides and directs His servants to do things beneficial to others...... An-Nūr .. 90 The Distresser.. ....... . ... He who teaches with wisdom and directs to the path of righteousness according to His eternal plan.. Al-Ghanī ... .. ... He who is the source of all goodness and beneficence...... ........... the physical form of the Virāta. ‘So God created mankind in his own image. USA. 11-06-89. which is reflected as the Subtle System within Human Beings. see: Shrī Kṛishna Puja. Viṭṭhala Viṣhṇumāyā Virāta You are the combined power of the Right and Left Vishuddhi pervading the Universe as Chastity and adherence to Dharma. male and female he created them. The name Viṭṭhala –‘standing on a brick’ came from the Lord’s willingness to wait while His devotee Pundarika served his parents. Connecticut.28-08-83. also known as Viṭhoba. 197 . Litchfield. Nirānanda Absolute pure joy Śhrī Viṭṭhala. Viṣhṇumāyā Virāta Manifesting the pure love of a sister for the spiritual ascent throughout the Universe.i The Mantras of the Virāta j The Virāta is the Vast Cosmic Being. Geneva. symbolizing adherence to Dharma. Brahmadeva Viṭṭhala Virāta You are the Creator manifesting the Right Vishuddhi Power as the Universe. Shrī Virāta Puja. Switzerland. the Universal Form of God Almighty. in the image of God he created them.’ Genesis 1-27 The Virāta took full incarnation as Śhrī Kṛishna with His sixteen thousand powers – incarnated as Śhrī Virāt-aṅgana – ‘Feminine Power of the Virāta’ Gṛuha-lakshmī Kubera Virāta You are the Lord of Wealth and the Goddess of Satisfaction combined to give support for the work of Sahaja Yogis. is Śhrī Krishna residing at Pandharpur with His wife Śhrī Rukmini. give us the absorbing power of the Virāta so we can accept Your holy advice. Master of masters. O Virāta. the Virāta Shakti. The Hebrews worshipped You. May the subtlety still hidden in our brains manifest through Your work. The Virāt'angana Shakti gives the sixteen nerves of the Vishuddhi which create collectivity.i 64 Powers of the Virāta j Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī Virāta sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother. All the countries of the world vibrate to Your 16. You are the great primordial personality which is reflected in all our Chakras and manifests in all the countries. Please teach us to master our intellect and to not be a slave of it. Virāta Shakti is the Akshara. You are verily the Virāta. the highest truth. the brain of the being of God Almighty. and as the one who lifts up the head: the great Jehovah. Your Virāta power gives a brilliant intellect which knows the truth. You give doubtless awareness. Your seat is the brain. Shrī Mahā-virata. help us to completely cross through the Haṁsa Chakra and allow us to enter the Virāta. Your power absorbs the ideas of separation and difference. the Shakti of the sixteen petals of the Vishuddhi. Shrī Kṛishna. Make our heart and brain as one. Salutations to You! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Shrī Kṛishna. please absorb the power of our Spirit.000 all-pervading powers. You know You are complete. You know You have the light. Your awe-inspiring cosmic world helped to form the manifested Universes. O Lord as a shield that protects. the Unconscious Mind of God Almighty. you keep the yogis under the protection of Your might as the Virāta. You enlighten our discrimination so that the source of art and science. and brings us to Nirvikalpa. is known. 198 . Shrī Kṛishna. the Divine rest. O Supreme personality. Please awaken all the countries of the world to their role as part and parcel of Shrī Kṛishna's Leela. You are a reflection of the macrocosm. You penetrate every atom as the guiding vibrational force. may we receive the BIessing of Shri Krishna as the Virāta. Enlightenment culminates the evolutionary process of Shrī Vishnu as He becomes the Virāta aspect of Shrī Kṛishna. On the field of life. let us know the radiance and vast unity and variety of God Alm1ghty. As modern Arjuna. absorb our central nervous system into one. Your rod and staff comfort and direct us. You worship Shrī Nirmalā Virāt'angana. the universal unconscious. one enlightened brain. sacred marvel seen only by Arjuna. the supreme power of the absolute cosmic Being. You are the guide. You give the light of a thousand suns. You run an incomprehensible course rich with life and death. Through Your Puja. 199 . O Divine Power of Yoga. uniting us in one world. having faces of blazing fire that give light to the world. Please give us ever more subtle brains. Shrī Kṛishna. Deities with mace and discus and splendid crowns form the body of the Virāta. all particles have their source in Your etheric power. O Shrī Virāta. be fully expressed through the power of the Sahasrara Chakra. You hold the reins of the chariot and You control the mind of the Virāta. in Her form as Shrī Rādhā. Train us to discipline our minds. May the Virāta. sustains the energy and gives joy. You are the centre of the Ekadasha Rudra powers which will redeem humanity. O Ancient Impulse. You are the pure intelligence described in the Qu'ran as Akbar. Shrī Kṛishna You revealed a myriad of colours and marvels beyond description hen Arjuna glimpsed Your complete form of Virāta. All music reflects Your song of songs. The Virāt'angana power. the inexplicable bliss of Nirananda giving light to the brain.16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 64 Pow ers of the V irata You are the primordial Father within our brains who came as the Father of Shri Jesus. Our Holy Mother graces this wonder. You move quickly against enemies. Please release us from blessings which have become bindings and hold Sahaja Yogis back from becoming the totality. Please give us Your Divine Diplomacy which uses an inspired intellect that is benevolent and detached. witnesses to the play that allows problems to be solved. As the Pandavas won on the battlefield. let us win against the demon of ecological problems which starts in the brain and is reflected outside. able to see problems from the inside. Please inspire our brains. Your brain has no worries. as You did Abraham Lincoln's. Please cleanse the brains of people damaged by the Avidya –‘false knowledge’ of Freud. Please destroy the problem of psychotherapies that use analysis and false views of the totality. The Yogis are Your Virātas. to give constructive ideas to the world. Let our brains register the truth and protect us from false ideas of freedom. Your Power of Virāta keeps us in the present and stops the review of the past and the anticipation of the future. Protect our hair through which flow vibrations and the powers of Virāta.34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 64 Pow ers of the V irata You give the integration between brain and heart that makes it easy to have a Divine and Dharmic life. You erase ancient memories of racialism from the mind of humanity and impose patterns of unity in Sahaja culture. Let the Divine Vibrations cleanse the brains of humanity of black magic. please bless us to know that we are tranquil reflections of Shrī Kṛishna. You are the vehicle for understanding Dharma and preserving society. Please transform the brainless people of America who justify wrong doing through their modern intellects. Please enlighten our brains completely so we become Sakshi-swarupa. 200 . Shrī Kṛishna. 05-09-99. You are the vehicle for understanding Dharma and preserving society. springs from an unending love for Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī. Please release the young people from delusion. Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ These names were offered by the USA collectiveat Shrī Kṛishna Puja. film and internet which promote violence and lust.50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 64 Pow ers of the V irata Your power. You control the five senses and release from delusion those seeking to know the greatness of Yoga. 201 . political and economic aspects of society into Sahaja culture. The Virāt'angana power enhances our brain's capacity to be compassionate and creative. Preserve us from the unholiness of TV. Let the Jagruti (awakening) of the Virāta bring the beauty of true Sahaja art. One-pointed devotion to You brings us to the Feet of Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī. Please help America's influential personalities awaken to Yoga. Let the messages being spread all over the world by modern communications. music and song to the world. ends all contradictions in the upside-down brains of people. brave enough to fight the problems of society that encourage violence among teenagers. Please make the brains of humanity no longer be restless. You contain Shrī Hiranya Garbha. The power of the Virāta with the Shrī Vishnumaya Shakti helps us see through materialism and its false attractions. Please make us all Arjunas. Cabella. O Virāta. express the auspiciousness of the Virāta Shakti. Let the Sahaja way of Self-knowledge rein in the uncontrolled ego. You weld together the social. You end all corruption. the embryo of creation. Bhakti to Shrī Kṛishna as the Virāta. Shrī Kṛishna. The miracle photos from the Shrī Vishnumaya power reveal Deities who gather and give splendour to the sovereignty of Shrī Kṛishna. 202 . The Āgñyā Chakra Jai Śhrī Īśha-putra. jagi Tāraka janmā ālā Victory to the Son of God . unto us a Son is given. and His Name shall be called ‘Wonderful Counsellor of the Mighty God. and the government is upon His Shoulder.’ -Isaiah 9:5 203 . the Prince of Peace. of the Everlasting Father. the Saviour born on the Earth! ‘For unto us a Child is born. .. .. . . . .. ... Having a Thousand Eyes 10 Viṣhṇu . . . The Bestower of Contentment.... The Ninth Incarnation of Shrī Vishnu Viṣhṇu-suta . .. . Detachment and Patience 5 Omkāra . .. . The Lord of the Agnya Chakra Sūrya ... .. . .. . . .. . . ... . . .. The Bestower of Forgiveness Kṣhamā swarūpa . The Higher Aspect of Shrī Vishnu. . ... . . The All-pervading Primordial Being Sahasra-śhīrṣha ..... . ... ... Vishnu and Shiva The Bestower of Chastity The Lord of Cows and Protector of the World 204 .... ..... ... . . . .. . .... ... .. . .. . . The Son of Shrī Krishna. . .. The One with a Thousand Heads Sahasr’ākṣha . . . .... . . ... .. . . Worshipped by the Three Magi. .... . .. .. . . ... . . .. . . . . Foretold by the Prophets Brahmā-viṣhṇu-rudra sevita . .. . . . .... .... .. . . .. . . .. . . . ... . Pāvitrya pradāyaka . ..... .. . . . . . . . . .... .. .. . . . The Flow of Vibrations Ādi puruṣha . . .. . ..... . .. ... .. .. . . . ...… You are… Āgñyā-chakra swāmī .... . . Gopāla . . . . . verily Shrī Jesus is one of Your Aspects.i The 108 Names of Lord Jesus Christ j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Yeśhu Khrista sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Divine Mother Shri Mataji. . . .. . . who is Shrī Ganesha Ananta-koti-brahmānda-dhāraka Wielding millions of Universes Hiranya-garbha . .. the Eighth Incarnation Mahā-viṣhṇu .... .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . .. . ... .. . .. . . Whose Form is Forgiveness itself Śhama-dama-vairāgya-titikṣhā-pradāyaka .. . ..... . .. Self-restraint... .. . . who were Shrī Brahma. . ... . ..... . . We bow with devotion at Your Lotus Feet! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.. Born in the Primordial Cosmic Egg 15 Pūrva ghoṣhita . ... . . . .. . . . . ... . The Sun Kṣhamā pradāyaka ... .. The Aum Personified Chaitanya ... ... . .. ... . ... ... .. ... .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . ........ . .. .. . . . ... .. . . ....... . . .. .... . . . . ... .... ... . .. . ... . . . . . . . .. . . Worshipped by the Eleven . . . . Agni ... .. . . .... .. . . . . .. . ... . .... ... . ..... . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . Utkrānti-tattwa .. .. . .. . Residing in the Primordial Agnya Chakra Kalki . .... .. ... .. . .. ... . . .. .. .. ... ... . . .. .. . . . . .. . .... . .... . . Born of the Spirit Śhānta . . . .... Destroying Powers of Shrī Shiva The Principle of Evolution 40 Utkrānti ādhāra . . .. . . . ... . . .. . . ... . . ... . . .... .. . . .. ... . . .. Silence and Peace 35 Nirvichāra . .. ... .. . . . who is Immortal Ātmā-tattwa jāta . . . . . .. . .. ... Final Incarnation of Shrī Vishnu Ekādaśha-rudra sevita . . . . .. .. . .. . ... Mahā-kārunya rūpi . . ..... . Residing in the Turiya State 205 .. .. . The Spirit Param'ātmā . . The Support of Evolution Sarv'ochha . ... .. .. ... . .. The Great Superego of the Virāta Mahāt'ahaṁkāra . . .. The Highest Mahat-mānasa . . .The 108 N am es of L ord Jesus Christ Gosevita . . . .. . Bestowing the ‘Fourth’ State of Pure Spirirt 45 Turīya-vāsī . . . . ..... as Shrī Mary-Mahālakshmi Pāpa nāśhaka . . ..the Tenth and . . .. . . . by the denizens of the Central Channel 20 Kṛiṣhṇa suta . .. . . . . ... .. ....... Divine Nectar. . . so are called Christ Rādhā nandana . . . .. .. .. . . . ... . .. ... .. . . .. . . . .. Shrī Kalki . . . . The Son of Shrī Rādhā who incarnated again . . .. . . . . The Liberator from Sin 25 Prakāśha . . .. . .. .. . . . ... .. ... The Great Ego of the Virāta Turīya-sthiti pradāyaka . .. . . ... .. . The Destroyer of Sins Pāpa vimochaka . Attended by cows at Your Birth and worshipped . Light Ākāśha .. .. . . . .. . . .... . . .. The Son of Shrī Kṛishna. .. Ham-Kṣham bīja . . . The Supreme Spirit Amṛuta . .. . Ether Fire Great Compassion Performing Penance The Bija Mantras 'Ham' and 'Ksham' 30 Ātmā .. ..... . ..... . . . . .. Thoughtlessness Ādi-āgñyā-chakra-stha . .. .. .. .. .. ... .. Tapaswī . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. ... .. . .. ... . . . Purātana . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . ... .. .. . . The 108 N am es of L ord Jesus Christ The Narrow Gate to the Kingdom of Heaven Shrī Kārtikeya Shrī Mahā·ganesha In the Form of Innocence itself 50 Abodhitā pradāyaka .. . ... . . . .. . Ādi-bālaka . . . .. . .... ...Dwāra ... Alpha and Omega Samasta-sākṣhī .. . . . Awareness and Bliss made Flesh Destroying Licentiousness and Reckless Abandon The Destroyer of Ritualism and Fanaticism Desireless 65 The Bestower of Wealth Pure White The Primordial Child The Primordial Chaste Student Ancient 70 Alphā-cha omegā-cha ... Abodhitā swarūpa . . .. . . . . .. . ... The Witness of All 206 . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . .. . The Primordial Sahaja Yogi Sreṣhṭha sahaja-yogī .. . . .. . . . The Bestower of Auspiciousness Audarya . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . Immovable Sach’chid'ānanda ghana .. The Perfect Sahaja Yogi Ādi-sahaja-yogī . . . .. . .. .. .. Svair'āchāra nāśhaka . The Bestower of Innocence Śhuddha . ...... . . . .. Generosity Mahālakṣhmī-netra-teja The Light in the eyes of Shrī Mahālakshmi 55 Pari-pūrna sahaja-yogī . . . . .. . . ... . . . .. . . . Shrī Ādi Shakti Mataji Shrī Nirmalā Devī Śhāśhvata . Kārtikeya . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . ... .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . Whose Body is Truth. . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Eternal 60 Sthānu . .. . ... ..... . Dharma-mārtanda-nāśhaka .. .. . . Whose works are pleasing to . . . . . .. .. .. . . .. . ... . ... ... . .. . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . ... The Superior Sahaja Yogi Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī-Nirmalā-Devī priyam-kartā . . . .. . .. . . . Pure Māṅgalya pradāyaka . Ādi-brahmachārī . . . . .. . .. .. .. . . . Mahā-ganeśha . . . . . Nirichha . . .. .. . Dhanada . . . Śhuddha-śhweta . .. Mamatā-hata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gñyāna rūpa . . . . . Su-gñya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moha-varjita . . . . . . . Sucking in Superego Aśhuddha-icchā nāśhaka The Destroyer of Impure Desire Hṛid-mandira-stha . . . Formless Nirvikalpa . . . Residing in the Temple of the Heart *Aguru nāśhaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Beloved Son of Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī Ādi Śhakti archita . He who worships Shrī Ādi Shakti Pratiṣhṭhāṇa-kṣhetra-nivāsa kṛita Abiding in Sacred Pratishthan Cabella vāsī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aghora nāśhaka . .Īśha-putra . . . . . . Complete Humility Bhautikatā nāśhaka . . The Annihilator of Falsehood Vaṁśha-bheda nāśhaka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Destroyer of Anger 85 90 Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī-Nirmalā-Devī priya-putra . . . . . . . . Condemning Materialism Ahaṁkāra nāśhaka . . . . . . . . . . Spotless Purity and Unblemished Innocence Nitya . . . . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of L ord Jesus Christ The Son of God Free from Temptation The Remover of Selfishness 75 Pure Discrimination The One who condemns occult practices Knowledge The Bestower of Real Wisdom Supreme Wisdom 80 Pūrna-namra . . Residing in Cabello Sahasrāra-dwāra vāsī . . . . . . . . . . . Beyond the Three Worlds 100 207 . . . . . . . The Eradicator of Racialism Krodha nāśhaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat-buddhi dāyaka . . Dissolving Ego Prati-ahaṁkāra-śhoṣhaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stationed at the Gate of the Sahasrara 95 Niṣhkalaṅka . . . . . . . . . . . The Destroyer of False Gurus Asatya khandana . . . . . . . Eternal Nirākāra . . . . . Doubtless Awareness Lok’ātīta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viveka . . . . . . . . . . Bija Mantra of Right Side. . . Ksham. . ‘And God said unto Moses. . Yeśhu Khrista . Ksham is the Bija Mantra. the last letter ha and the anuswara ṁ -‘joining’. . . Lord Jesus is Mahat-ahaṁkāra – the Allpervading Divine ‘I am’ into which our ego dissolves. . . . . . . I'm good. . . .’ 208 . . . . . Nitya mukta . I forgive (everyone. . . . is to forgive. 'No. Avyakta mūrti . . . . . . . . which we have to say. So if you have to have a very clear-cut Agnya Chakra then on one side you should be desireless. . . . . . . . 'Oh. . . I am (the Spirit). . . . . including myself). . You must use these two Bija Mantras to clear out your Agnyas. . Om Kṣham Amen. Yoga dhāma . . I'm no good. .' This he has to say. . Your mantras can act. . . . . . and so is the ‘Alpha and Omega’ – the first and last letter of the Greek alphabet. Ksham –‘I forgive’. . . . . . 04-08-91. . . Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel. . . . . Yoga-swarūpa . So Ham and Ksham: these are two Bija Mantras. . . And the Left Side is Ham. The 108 N am es of L ord Jesus Christ Beyond the Three Gunas The Greatest Yogi Ever-free The Formless Spirit Incarnate The Greatest Knower of Divine Connection 105 The Abode of Yoga In the Form of Yoga itself Lord Jesus Christ Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Bīja Mantras for Āgñyā Chakra Om Ham. . . I AM THAT I AM: and he said. . . . . .' Ham –‘I am’.. . . . . you should forgive. . . . Your breath has become enlightened. . Mahā-yogī . Ahaṁ –‘I am’ is composed of the first letter a. Yog'eśhwara . . 'As you know that Buddha and Mahāvira both support the center of Agnya.' Belgium. . . . . Like the left-sided person always feels.. . I AM hath sent me unto Exodus 3:14 you. . . . . .Gun’ātīta . . . . . . . . You are a Friend of the Cows. who incarnated again as Shrī Mary-Mahālakshmi. Your Father is Shrī Kṛishna. Amen. You contain millions of Universes. You are the Saviour who burns all our sins with Your Fire. the Om. You are Light. You were attended by the Three Magi. whose cloak was touched. You are the Primordial Being. You. 15 Your Mother is Shrī Rādhā. You adorn the Agnya Chakra. You were conceived in the Heart of Shrī Mataji. You are of the Nature of Sky. who were Brahma. 20 You are Fire. You are pure Pranava Energy. You are the Teacher. Shiva and Vishnu. 10 You were born in a stable. the Everlasting God Almighty. You were attended by cows. 5 You were born in the Primordial Cosmic Egg. who was born to teach us of His Father Sadāśhiva. You performed miracles out of Your Compassion. You were heralded by a Star in the east. in whose every pore galaxies whirl as dust. You were foretold by the Prophets. 209 . You are Mahā-vishnu.i 108 Invocations to Lord Jesus Christ j We bow to the One who is the only son of His Virgin Mother. You are Vishnu and the Son of Vishnu. 45 You are the Silence. You are Continence. You absorb all thought. You are Shrī Mahā-ganesha. 35 You promised the Comforter who is Shrī Mataji. 40 You are the Support of our Evolution. You abide in the Ādi Agnya Chakra.108 Invocations to L ord Jesus Christ You are a Friend of Ascetics. You return as a King. You are Shrī Kalki. You are born of the Spirit. You are the Principle of Evolution. You are the Spirit. You are Peace. 50 210 . You allow us to forgive. the Holy Spirit. You are the Narrow Gate. You rose after three days. You are Lord Kārtikeya. You are the Way to the Kingdom of Heaven. 25 You are the Bija Mantras 'Ham' and 'Ksham'. 30 You were crucified and resurrected in pure Spirit. You are Generosity. You are worshipped by families. You are the Evolution from collective subconscious to collective consciousness. You are the Purity of Innocence. You are the Forgiver. You are the End of Evolution. You are the Perfect Brother. You worship Your Father. 75 You overcome temptation. You are uninterested in riches. You give the Kingdom of Heaven equally to those who are first or last. You are the One who is witnessed. 60 You are Pure White. You condemn misery. You condemn occult practices. You are the Witness. You are the Embodiment of Tapas –‘penance’. You are Ever Ancient. 65 You are a Child. You are ever with us. You give All Riches to Your Devotees. You are the Perfect Sahaja Yogi. 70 You are beyond the Universe. You are the Sign of the Cross. You are the Alpha and the Omega. You exorcize evil.108 Invocations to L ord Jesus Christ You are the Light in the eyes of Shrī Mahālakshmi. You are the Sacred Heart. You are Obedient to Your Mother. You are the Embodiment of joy. You suffered so that we should enjoy. 55 You are the Embodiment of Gentleness. You condemn all fanatics. 80 211 . You are above discrimination. You wear a Crown of Thorns. You spit out the half-hearted. 85 You are angry with materialists. You are the Only Way to the Kingdom of God. You are Perfect Humility. You are the End of our fears. You are the Destroyer of Desires. You are Intelligence. You are the Destroyer of anger. You are the Herald of the Golden Age. You have the Eleven Destroying Powers. 90 Your Church is the Heart. You are the Destroyer of false prophets. You destroy Ego. You are awakened in all Sahaja Yogis. Om Śhri Mahālakshmi Mahāviṣhṇu sākshāt Śhri Mahāvirāta Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mataji Śhri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 212 . You are the One who is chosen. You are praised by our Mother. You are the Destroyer of intolerance. You ride the White Horse at the End of the Age. 100 You are loved by our Mother. 105 You guard the Gate of our Mother. You are the Son of God. You are the Destroyer of untruth.108 Invocations to L ord Jesus Christ You are hallowed by Your Father. You absorb Superego. You are adored by our Mother. You are Wisdom. You are the Pure Power of Desire. Your name is Holy. 95 You are the Destroyer of racialism. that brings blessings’. Ādhāra. His name Christ comes from the word Krishna. Krishna had a foster mother whom Radha loved very much. The world will not have to suffer any more.. The short form of Yeshoda is Yeshu or Jeshu. with the Kundalini. as the Spirit. The word Jeshu or Yeshu is very important. Krishna said: ‘You are higher than Me. when enlightened within you. of the whole world. for your karmas. and He will be the one. In Indian language we call Him Krist. But in the Puranas. this Mahalakshmi. These are all the things already written. And then He was created like an egg out of which the half of it was kept as the seed.’ Houston. Gnyana’. as Shri Ganesha. energy put into an egg because He had to do a very great job. Radha is nobody else but Mother Mary Herself. She is Mahalakshmi. Texas. ‘J’ in Sanskrit language means ‘to know. I placed You higher than Me’. thousands of years back.. automatically You are worshipped. And He said: ‘Anywhere people worship Me. He was nothing but energy. He is the Father. He was nothing but Pranava –‘Om’. this great power which has all the powers in it: the Iccha Shakti. He will take away all your karmas and all your conditionings because He will die for your sins. we have both the things. Her name was Yeshoda.Christ's Creation in the Heavens ‘Radha conceived Him in Her heart. if He is awakened within you. She called Him Christ. From there the name Jesus has come. Jeshu is the one who knows how to bring auspiciousness on this Earth. He points always to the Father. He placed Christ at this point (Agnya) and Krishna is at this point (Vishuddhi). Krist. which has to manifest this Divine Power on this Earth. Christ is called also as Yeshu in India. and the second one is Jesus. Shu means ‘that brings auspiciousness. The whole egg was nothing but the egg of this Divine power. ‘the one who knows’. So this Radha Herself. and a half of it was created as Jesus Christ. this Mother Mary conceived this child and to name Him after Krishna who was the Father. the Prana Shakti and the Dharma Shakti. the knowledge. You will be the support. Krishna means the one who has sown the seed. 06-10-81 213 . The Power and the Glory. The 1662 translation originally had ‘Our Father which art in heaven’ and ‘in earth’ rather than ‘on earth’. failures. But deliver us from evil. Nehwey tzevyanach Thy Kingdom come. 214 .223 for the 11 Ekadasha Rudra mantras. Metol dilakhie malkutha. whereas St Luke's gospel uses the word (wa)khtahayn –‘sins. Ameyn. Amen. Thy Will be done Aykanna d'bwashmaya aph b'arha On Earth as it is in Heaven. Hawvlan lachma d'sunqanan yaomana Give us this day our daily bread. Teytey malkuthakh. Wahayla wateshbukhta For Thine is the Kingdom. See p. frustrated hopes’. Washboqlan khaubayn (wakhtahayn) And forgive us our trespasses.271 for the Bija Mantras of Back Agnya.i The Lord's Prayer j In Aramaic and English Abwoon d'bwashmaya. Who art in Heaven. For ever and ever. See p. Line 7 in St Matthew's gospel has the word Khaubayn –‘debts. L'ahlam almin. Syrian-Aramaic is the language Jesus would have spoken. but these were also amended in 1928. accidental offenses. Wela tahlan l'nesyuna. The English text is the 1662 Book of Common Prayer version with the 1928 doxololy (‘for thine is the Kingdom… ). offenses. Hallowed be Thy Name. hidden inner negativity’. Ela patzan min bisha And lead us not into temptation. mistakes. Nethqadash shmakh Our Father. Aykanna daph khnan shbwoqan l'khayyabayn As we forgive those who trespass against us. Thee Blessed art Thou amongst women. Devi eternal salutations to You! 215 . Dóminus técum. Ámen. now and at the hour of our death. You are verily Mother Mary reincarnated. Womb Jesus. Iésus. Śhrī Dhan’ādhyakṣha a sākṣhāt You are the Overseer of material and spiritual wealth. nunc et in hóra óra mórtis nóstrae. Amen. Śhrī Kamal’ākṣha a nisevita sākṣhāt You are worshipped by the Lotus-eyed Shrī Vishnu. Hail Mary. óra pro nóbis peccatóribus. grátia pléna. Holy Mary. Śhrī Āgñyā-Chakr’āntar ntarāla-stha sākṣhāt Residing in the Agnya Chakra. Sáncta María. Shri Mataji. Om Twameva sākṣhāt āt Śhrī Māriyā Mātā sākṣṣhāt O Divine Mother. and Blessed is the Fruit of Thy Womb.i Ave Maria j Áve María. Máter Déi. Full of Grace. Benedícta tu in muliéribus. pray for us sinners. Śhrī Mahālakṣhmī sāk kṣhāt You are the Power of our ascent and evolution. Grace the Lord is with Thee. Chakra Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji ji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ nama Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. et benedíctus frúctus véntris túi. Mother of God. . . ... . . Mother of Mercy Mater humilitatis . .The 108 Latin Names of i Shri Mary-Mahālakshmi j Sancta Mater. .. . .. . laudamus te Immaculate Goddess. . .. laudamus te Holy Mother. . . . .. ... . . Mother full of Grace Mater immaculata ..... .. . .. ... glorificamus te Holy Mary. . . .. .. . . . .. ... .. ... . .... . . .. .. . .. .. we praise Thee! Domina nostra. . .. . . . Mother of God.. . . Dei Genitrix. we praise Thee! Dei Genitrix .. . Mother of God (we praise Thee) Virgo benedicta . .. .. . .... . . . Most Powerful Virgin Virgo clementissima . . . . Mother and Virgin Mater puritatis . . . .. Dei Genitrix...... . . .. ...... . . . Mother of True Faith Mater misericordiae . .... . . . Mother of God... .. . .. . . .. . . .. .. . .. Blessed Virgin Virgo veneranda . . . Virgin to be proclaimed Virgo ab aeterno electa . . . . . ... . Mother of God. Dei Genitrix. . .. . . .... .. . ..... . . gratias agimus tibi Our Lady. . . . Mother of Humility Mater aeterni Dei . . . . .. . Mater innupta . Most Beautiful Virgin Virgo virginum . .. . . .. . . . . . ... .Laudamus Te . . lmmaculate Mother Mater principis . Virgin chosen throughout eternity Virgo prudentissima . Mother of the Eternal God 216 15 20 . Most Wise Virgin Virgo potentissima .. .. . ... . . .. . Virgin of all Virgins 5 10 . .. . . .. . . . we glorify Thee! Immaculata Dea.. . Mother of the Primordial Principle Mater verae fidei .. . Dei Genitrix... . Virgin to be worshipped Virgo praedicanda .... we give thanks to Thee! Sancta Maria. . . . .... . ..... . . .. . .. .. . . . . .. . . .. . Most Holy Mother Mater gratia plena . ... .. . .. .. . .. .. . ... Most Clement Virgin Virgo pulcherima .. Mother of Purity Mater sanctissima .. . . . . . Mother of God.. . ... ... . .. . Queen of Angels Archangelorum laetitia . . . . . . . . . . .Mater et Domina . . . . Fount of the Patriarchs and Prophets Fons omnium charismatum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spotless Mother Fons caritatis . . . . . . . . . . Mater innocentiae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Most Eminent Empress 217 45 50 . . . . Fount of True Wisdom 35 Fons patriarchum et-prophetarum . . . Mater spiritus dulcedinis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fount of Charity Fons pietatis . . . . . . . . . . . Mater castissima . . . . . . . . . . . . Mater creatoris . . . . . . . . . Delight of Archangels lmperatrix clarissima . . Mater sanctae spei . . . House of Gold Foederis arca . . . . . Majestic Rose Rosa sine spina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fount of all Spiritual Gifts and Blessings Vas Spirituale . . . . . . Queen of Heaven Angelorum regina . . . Tower of David Turris eburnea . . . . . . Mater obedientiae . . . . . . Mater Christi sponsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fount of Sweetness Fons verae sapientiae . . . . . . . Vessel of Signal Devotion Rosa mystica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vessel of the Holy Spirit Vas insignae devotionis . Tower of Ivory Domus aurea . . . . . . . Fount of Piety Fons dulcedinis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mystical Rose 40 Rosa majestica . . . . . . . . . . Rose without thorns Turris Davidica . Mater amabilis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mater gratiae et sanctitatis . . . . Ark of the Covenant Coelorum regna . . . . . The 108 L atin N am es of Shri M ary Mother and Lady Mother of the Sweetness of the Spirit Mother of Grace and Holiness Mother of Obedience Mother of Innocence 25 Mother and Power of Christ Mother of the Creator Most Beloved Mother Mother of Holy Hope Mother most Chaste 30 Mater intemerata . . . . . . Our Advocate Mater Divinae gratiae . . . . . Begetting the Creator of the World 55 Coeli clarissima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mother of True Joy Consolatrix afflictorum . . . Storehouse of Heaven's Treasure Hilaris et plena gaudia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Remover of the gloom of Everlasting Night Speculum Divinae-contemplationis . Mirror of Divine Contemplation lanua vitae . . . Most luminous Being of the Heavens Tollens tenebrae-aeternae noctis . . . . . . . . . . . Heaven's Highest Sedes sapientiae . . . Faith of All Nostra lux vera . . . . . . . Support of All Supports Uterus Divinae-incarnationis . . . . . . . .The 108 L atin N am es of Shri M ary Per quam renovatur-omnis creatura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laughing and Full of Joy 218 75 . . . . . . . . . . Womb that bears the Incarnation of God Factorem mundi generans . . . . . . . The One through whom one comes to Joy Coelis altior . . . . . . . . Exultation of All Beings Sanctus tronus Salomonis . . Throne of Wisdom Omnium exultatio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mother of Divine Grace Mater veri gaudii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sojourn of the Deities Portans omnia portantem . . . Holy Throne of Solomon 65 Fides omnium . . . . . . . . . . . Our New Mother Nostra dilectissima Domina Our most Exquisite Sovereign Lady Nostra pulcherrima Domina Our most Beautiful Sovereign Lady 70 Advocata nostra . . . Our Honour and Glory Aeterni regis filia . . . Comforter of the Distressed Honor et gloria nostra . . Daughter of the Eternal King Cubiles coelestis thesauris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gate of Paradise 60 Per quam venitur-ad gaudiam . . Our True Light Nostra Mater nova . . . . . . . . Door to Life Porta paradisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renewer of All Creation Hospitium deitatum . . Generans aeternum lumen . . Lucerna castitatis . . . . . . . . . . . The 108 L atin N am es of Shri M ary Generating the Eternal Light Lamp of Chastity 80 Praeclarior luna . . . . . . . . . . . . Most clear Moon Solis lumen vivens . . . . . . . . . . Living Light of the Sun Stella matutina . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Star Lux meridiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midday Light Coelis margarita . . . . . . . . . . . . Daisy of Heaven Orbis terrarum margarita . . Pearl of the Terrestrial Orb Hortus conclusus . . . . . . . . . . . Enclosed Garden Sanctum lilium convallium . . Holy Lily of the Valley Flos immarcessibilis . . . . . . . . Flower which never fades Sanctus flos virginitatis . . . . . Holy Flower of Virginity 85 90 Aeterni regis sponsa . . . . . . . . Bride of the eTernal King Mater gentium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mother of Nations Regina prophetarum . . . . . . . Queen of the Prophets Regina sanctorum omnium . . Queen of All the Saints Iter nostrum ad Dominum . . . Our Way to the Lord 95 Resurrectio nostra . . . . . . . . . . Our Resurrection Clipeus fidei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shield of Faith Virginum corona . . . . . . . . . . . Crown of Virgins Amicta sole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clothed by the Sun Luna sub pedibus . . . . . . . . . . . The One with the Moon under Her Feet 100 Duodecim stellis coronate. . . Crowned by Twelve Stars Civitas Dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of God Gloria Jerusalem . . . . . . . . . . . . Glory of Jerusalem Templum Spiritus Sanctus . . Temple of the Holy Ghost Regis diadema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diadem of the King Nostra spes vera . . . . . . . . . . . . Our True Hope Per infinita saecula . . . . . . . . . For unending ages Lumen Sahajae veritate . . . . . Light of Sahaja Truth 105 Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 219 0 Shri Buddha’s Mantras Buddham śharaṇam gachchhāmi I surrender myself to my Self-realisation Dhammam śharaṇam gachchhāmi I take protection in the Path of Right Conduct that is in Vishwa Nirmalā Dharma Sañgham śharaṇam gachchhāmi I seek refuge in the Collectivity of Realised Souls Nirmalām śharaṇam gachchhāmi I surrender completely at the Lotus Feet of Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī 220 Buddha, Lord of the ego (563-483 BCE) Born as a wealthy prince, Siddhartha Gautama renounced the world to seek the solution to human suffering. After many years He abandoned asceticism and achieved Self-realisation Self sitting under the Bodhi tree vowing that He would not rise until he had found the Truth. He spent the next thirty years traveling and preaching,, often accompanied by a large following. The Dhammapada contains many of His teachings and sayings. 'Buddha and Mahāvira vira are, in essence, supported by Hanumana Han and Bhairava - that is, as you know, Gabriel and Saint Michael. The principle that took birth is the principle of a disciple, and this principle was born much earlier as the two sons of Shrī Shr Rāma (Luv and Kush, see p.169). This principle was brought on this Earth and incarnated: one, to conquer the ego of human beings; another one, to conquer the superego of human beings.' Śhrī Buddha uddha Puja, San Diego, 23-07-88 23 'So Buddha's message is, of course, not to develop ego. But how do you do that? First of all, all, whatever you are doing you have to say, ‘II am not doing it. It's Mother who is doing it’ it or ‘God who is doing it, I am not doing anything’. anything . But if you feel that you are doing something for Sahaja Yoga, it's better you stop doing it. But you should say, ‘No, No, it came my way. I just I didn't do anything. I was just there. That's all’. all . Then you have achieved a great deal. And the second thing is of desire - even desire of anything, of smallest thing or the biggest thing or even loving your children, loving your wife, this ‘my, ‘ mine’:: all those things. All these desires, if they are not fulfilled you feel frustrated, then you must know that there's something wrong with you. But if you understand the sense of collectivity, then you can ascend very fast. So to be desireless doesn't mean that you become something absurd or ascetic or anything like that, but not to expect something.' Buddha Puja, Deinze, inze, Belgium, 04-08-91 221 'Buddha realised the greatest problem of human beings is his ego. In his ego he goes to the extremes, from one end to another. And so He worked throughout on the Pingala Nadi adi for us, and stationed Himself on our ego, to control it. it So to help this ego we have to worship Buddha. But the first principle is to respect your chastity. To respect Buddha means to respect your chastity.' Śhrī Buddha Puja,, Barcelona, 21-05-89 21 Kuan Yin (Quan Yin/Guanyin/Kanzeon) The Chinese Goddess known as the ‘Mother of Mercy’ and the Bodhisattva –‘Nascent Buddha’ of Compassion. 'In Chinese hinese mythology you find the incarnation described of Kuan Yin. And actually She is described as Vṛiddha V iddha – ‘the aged one . She was the Virgin form of the Goddess. one’. She was the daughter of a king and She would not marry, so Her father got very angry with Her, H because he had arranged Her marriage with some great king, you see. And when the marriage did not take place, father was so angry and annoyed and felt very humiliated. So he took Her to a hillside and threatened Her that ‘I will throw you down.’ And actually ac She was thrown down from the hillside into a valley and he thought that She must be dead. But there was a tiger, which held Her, and he carried Her along, and then he looked after her. And when She grew very old, quite old, She came out of Her hermitage hermitage and She started treating people, and many people got cured by Her - but She was quite old, then the father recognised Her, because father was sick. She went and treated the father also, and She started curing people, and that's the Kuan Yin. If you go o to Hong Kong, you can see Her statue, the face is very much like mine, absolutely, but She is older looking and Her shoulders are bent, quite bent. But She came much before Christ, and the Buddhists felt, that people wouldn't give Her up, because She was so much regarded as the Mother of Mercy.' 'Nirananda', Vienna, 02-05-85. 02 222 i The Ekādasha Rudras j The Eleven destroying powers of Shrī Shiva Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.… You are… Mahā-hanumāna . The Great Remover of Ego and Pride, endowed with ........................... Supreme Intelligence and Dynamism, who rules and ............................. clears the Right Side Mahā-bhairava . . . The Great ‘roaring fiercely’ aspect of Shri Shiva who ....................................... oversees the Left Side Buddha ............ Mahāvīra .......... Mahā-kārttikeya .. .................... The Awakened and Enlightened Master of the Ego The Great Warrior guarding the Superego The Mighty General of the Divine Army, destroying demonic forces and protecting Right Mūlādhāra Mahā-ganeśha . . . . The Supreme Controller of Obstacles and Master of .................................... the Subtle System, nurturing the Left and Centre ....................................... Mūlādhāra, who opens and closes the Gates of Hell Jesus Christ . . . . . . . The Saviour from God knowing Auspiciousness ....................................... who judges us at the Gate of Heaven Brahmadeva-Saraswatī The Lord who knows the Supreme and the Goddess of ....................................... Speech, Art and Music who create this Universe Lakṣhmī-Nārāyaṇa . The Goddess of Prosperity and Mother Earth, and ....................................... the Refuge of Humanity, who sustain this Universe Śhiva-Pārvatī . . . . . The Blissful Spirit and the Daughter of the Mountain ....................................... who destroy the illusions of this Universe. Hiraṇya-garbha . . . The Golden Egg of Brahma which ......................................... gives rise to this Universe Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother, You have come to manifest the Eleven Destroying Powers of Shrī Shiva on this Earth to herald the Last Judgment. We prostrate at Your Lotus Feet! The Ekādasha Rudras represent Divine Protection and if catching, can leave us liable to accidents, diseases and disasters. 223 Shri Mataji's advice on Ekadasha Rudra problems 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Establish your innocence. Put your eyes to Mother Earth. Cleanse your Void. If you went to a false guru, shoe-beat them. Put your attention more to Nature than to other people. Be careful when organising; stop organising if you are catching on this centre and don't speak in public. Obstinacy catches here. A half-hearted commitment to Sahaja Yoga can cause a problem with the Ekadasha Rudra. The Ekadasha Rudra collects from the Left and the Right Sympathetic. Therefore the combination of a Left catch with a Right catch will particularly affect it (possession + ego). See: 'Advice on Ekadasha Rudra', London, 04-09-81; Ekadasha Rudra Puja, New York, 11-09-83. 224 . . .i The 116 Names of Shri Ekādaśha Rudra j From the 1000 Names of Shrī Shiva Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . . . . . . . Fixed and Steadfast A Mighty Column of Vibrations Lord God Almighty Formidable Strength The Most Exalted. . . . . . Charmī . Most Ancient The Bestower of Boons All Blessings The Omnipresent Spirit Universally Renowned All. Having the Whole Universe in the Palm of Your Hand The One with Matted Hair Wearing an Animal Hide Adorned with a Top-knot Pervading the Universe 15 Bringing Everything into Existence The Destroyer Having Watchful Eyes like a deer Destroying the Weight of the Past 20 Existing in All Beings as Good Nature Nivṛitti . . . . . . . Gochara . . . Vara . . . . . . . Hara . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sthānu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarv’āṅga . Śhikhaṇḍī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhāśhwata . . . . . . . . . . . Śhmaśhāna-vāsī . . . . . . . . . . . Sarva-bhāvana . . . . . . . . . . . Varada . . . . . . . Niyata . . . . Dhruva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Khechara . . . . . . . Bhīma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bhagavān . . . . . . . . . . . . Completely Detached Ruling over Everything Eternal Constant. . . . . . . . . . . .… You are… Sthira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarv'ātmā . . . . . Sarvasva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaṭī . . . . . . . . . . . like the Pole Star Dwelling in the Cremation Ground Radiating Divinity Moving through the Sky Moving on the Earth 225 5 10 25 . . Sarva-vikhyāta . . . . . .pervading Sarva-kara . . . . Prabhu . . . . . . . Sarva-bhūta hara . Pravara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pravṛitti . . . . . . . . . . Hariṇ’ākṣha . Niyama . . . . . . . The Primordial Form 55 Nidhi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . Mahāt . Pavitra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . The One with a Thousand Eyes Viśhāl’ākṣha .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . The Tormentor Abhi-vādya . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . The Supreme Doer Ascetic Residing in all beings as Emotional Intelligence The God who presides over All Creation The Supreme Form The Supreme Body Having a Manly and Virtuous Form like a Bull. . .. . . . Sarva-loka praj'āpati Mahā-rūpa . . ... . Sarva-bhūt'ātmā . . . . Mahā-kāya . . Bhūta-bhāvana . . Mahā-hanu . . . . .. Primordial Ādi-kāra . Vṛiṣha-rūpa . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . Having Large and Powerful Eyes . Sarva-karmanya . . .. .. . . . . .. Having the Universe as Your Form Of Mighty Jaws The Protector of the World The Spirit of Inner Well-being Pure Grace The Immaculate Rider of the Pure White Horse Pure and Auspicious Almighty Complete Self-mastery Causing All Action Niyam’āśhrita 30 35 40 45 50 The Protector of those who keep to the . . .. . Mahā-yaśhā . . ... . . . . . . . Antar-hit'ātmā . . . Great Success and Glory The Supreme Spirit Residing in all beings as the Spirit Viśhwa-rūpa . . . . .. . . Prasāda . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Born out of Yourself Ādi . 226 . . ... . . . . . . . . . Haya-gardabhi . . Divine Riches Sahasr’ākṣha . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . boundaries of good conduct Sarva-karmā . . . . .. .. . . . . . . ... .. . Mah'ātmā . . . . . . . .. . . ... . . . . The Supreme Musician Mahā-karmā . .. . .. . The Essence of All Action Swayam-bhūta . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lokapāla . .. . .. .. . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . .The 116 N am es of Shri E kadaśha R udra Ardana . ... . . Tapaswī . . Meditating with Fierce Intensity Noble and Magnanimous Worshipped even by the Imperfect Creating the Cycles of Time The Divine Counsellor The Primal Cause The Supreme State of Meditation One with the Divine The Supreme to be connected to The Primordial Seed Mahā-retā . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Daśha-bāhu . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . Sarva-gñya . Yogī . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. Lord of the Planets Vara . . .. . .. Saturn Ketu .. . . .. Parama-tapaḥ . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Beyond the Three Gunas. . . . . . . . . . . .. . the Father of Shrī Ādi Guru Dattatreya Anagha . . . . . . ... . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Mahā-bala . . .. . The Most Excellent Atri .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . Nīla-kaṇṭha . . . . . Yojya . . . . . . . ..The 116 N am es of Shri E kadaśha R udra Soma .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. . Great Penance Ghora-tapā .. .. ... . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Mahā-bīja . . . . . . . . . . . . Mantra . . . . . . .. Su-bīja . .. . . .. . . The Sun Śhani . .. . .. Bīja-vāhana . . . .. . . . .. . . ... . . . . . .. .. ... . . .... The Planets Graha-pati . . House denotes Moksha 65 Graha . . . . . . . Adīna . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. .. . .. . . . The South Node of the Moon which in the First . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . The Moon Sūrya . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . Dīna-sādhaka . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Acting through the Planets and Constellations 60 Chandra . . . . . ... Divine Nectar Nakṣhatra-sādhaka . . . . . . . . The Primordial Energy of the Sprouting Seed lnfinite Strength The Fiery Golden Seed that engendered Karttikeya All-knowing The Pure Seed 85 The Bearer of the Seed The One with Ten Arms Acting in the Blink of an Eye Having a Blue Throat 227 75 80 . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. Suvarṇa-retā .. . . . . . . . .. incarnated as . . .. . . . . .. . . . ... . Pramāṇa .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Nimiṣha . . . . . . .. . . . .. Saṁvat-sara-kara .. . . . . . Without Sin 70 Mahā-tapā . .. . . . .. . . . . The Supreme Mantra The Sacred Sound The Creator of All Existence The Remover of Illusions The Holder of the Water Pot The Wielder of the Bow With Arrows in the Hand Bearing a Skull The Thunderbolt The Destroyer of Hundreds at a time Āyudhī . . . . . . . . . . Kāma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tejas . . . . . Swayam śhreṣhṭha . . . . Gaṇapati . . .. Śhata-ghnī . . . . . . . . . . . . Como. Mahān . Aśhanī . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-09-84. . . . Sruva-hasta . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mantra . . . . . . . . . . Italy. . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaṇa . The Wielder of Weapons Great Holding a Havan-ladle in the Hand Having a Beautiful Form The Radiant Light of the Spirit The Eleven Destructive Powers 95 100 105 110 115 Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ These names were offered at the Ekadasha Rudra Puja.Umā-pati . . . . . . . . Kamaṇḍalu-dhara . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Su-rūpa . . . . . Sarva bhāva-kara . . . Mantra-vit . . . . Kapāla-vān . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balavīra . . . . . . . . . . . Bāṇa-hasta . . . Gaṇa-kartā . . . Ekādaśha Rudra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digvāsā . Abala . . Taking the Form of the Universe Naturaly and Spontaneously the Best Strength and Valour Powerless without Shrī Ādi Shakti The Divine Army of Shrī Shiva's Attendants The Creator of the Ganas Lord of the Ganas Clothed with the Ten Directions The God of Love The Knower of Mantra Lore Parama-mantra . . . Dhanvī . .. Hara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 116 N am es of Shri E kadaśha R udra The Lord of Uma (Shrī Pārvatī) 90 Viśhwa-rūpa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 228 . . . . . . 229 . i The Sahasrāra Chakra j 230 . we surrender to You. Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ (x3) (at end .optional) or (x2) – when sung in Raga Jay Javanti Shri Mataji sometimes referred to the third part of the Three Great Mantras as ‘the Sahasrāra Mantra’. Divine Mother. the Kundalini. the Divine Mother who gives s liberation. Immaculate Goddess. (see meditation at Shudy Camps p. Verily You are Shrī Mahālakshmi. the Primordial Shakti. Immaculate Goddess.i The Three Great Mantras j Three Mahā-mantras Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Mahālakṣhmī Mahāsaraswatī Mahākālī Triguṇ’ātmika Kuṇḍalinī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Amen. Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Kalki sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Amen. the Goddess of the Sahasrara Chakra. we surrender to You. we surrender to You. 231 . 312) The Three Short Mantras Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ (x3) Followed by: Śhri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ (x3) Om. Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Kalki sākṣhāt Śhrī Sahasrara-Swāminī Mokṣha-pradāyinī Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Amen. Immaculate Goddess. the Essence of the Three Qualities. Unending Salutations to You. Divine Mother. Shrī Mahāsaraswatī and Shrī Mahākālī. O Perfect Goddess. the Primordial Shakti. Verily You are Shrī Kalki. Verily You are Shrī Kalki. .. .... May You....... at the same time.......... the Ocean of Mercy......… Śhrī Mātā You are… The Sacred Mother.......... totally elusive.......... ..... . simple and innocent as a little child and unfathomable......... whose rising has .. ..... and losing the sense of limited ‘I’-ness 5 Bhavānī . ...... mind... .... ...... ..... and Giver ... ....... . ... ..... .. We surrender everything at Your Divine Lotus Feet! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī....... Emerging for a Divine Purpose..... Knowledge........... .... ... . .. ..... bless us all! Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Shri Mataji .. dimensionality...... You are the Supreme Goddess come on this Earth in human form... to Her devotees.. transcending all categories of perception............... The Queen of Bhava... ... who gives the Highest . ....... ................ caste. . ultimately. beyond the ‘family’ of the lower Chakras.... residing in the Sahasrāra............ Brahma Vidya........ 232 .. . Solar Plexus allowing the devotee to perceive the unreality of body.. The One who cuts the Knot of Illusion in the . it is only through devotion and worship of the heart that the True Nature of Śhrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī can be known.... ....... .....The 108 Names of i Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi j These are 108 of the Thousand Names of the Mahā-Devī given in the Śhrī Lalitā Sahasranāma........ ...... ........ ................... ......... all known and unknown Universes. Beyond family...... ... etc.......... ........ ..... Viṣhṇu-granthi-vibhedinī ..... She is to be worshipped. all-pervading.......... . . The Great Empress Deva-kārya samudyatā.. .... ......... . Mahā-rājñī ..... The names simply reveal some aspects of Her Being....... ...... ..... .. The Great Goddess is................ .................... ............ ... a Divine Effect (Kundalini) Akulā . ... of Life to the Whole Universe . that is Shrī Shiva......... race..... . .. ....... ..... or measurable ........ These mantras should remind us that. . . .. . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . Unsupported. but the Unchanging Basis of all changes Having no refuge. . . . . Nir-īśhwarā . . . . . as You are the Cause of all causes Without Illusion or Plurality Supreme. Unstained by any limitations whatsoever Nirlepā . . . . . . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri M ataji N irm ala D evi Bhakti priyā . . . . . . . of the Entire Universe 10 Nir-añjanā . . . . . . . . . . Without any anxiety Without ego Free from Illusion Without Selfishness Beyond Sin Without any doubts 233 35 .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Nir-ūpadhi . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . Desireless.. . . . . . . . . and Your devotees ever free Changeless.. Nitya muktā . . . . .. . . having everything 20 Nir-upaplavā . . . . . . . Fond of Devotees Bhakti gamyā . . . . . . . . Nirvikārā . . . .. Formless Nir-ākulā . . Nirāgā .. . . . Faultless Brilliance Nityā . having no higher Deity Unattached Prideless 30 Niśhchintā . . . . Sattva. . .. .. . Nirmohā . . . . . . Eternal 15 Nir-ākārā . Realised by Devotion Śharma dāyinī . .. . . . . . .. Niṣhpāpā .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as You are the Refuge of all Undifferentiated 25 Causeless. . as You are the Support .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . Indestructible Ever Free. . ... . ... . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . Nirmadā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . The Bestower of Happiness and Divine Bliss Nir-ādhārā . . . . Nir-āśhrayā . . Untouched by any Karmas or dualism Nirmalā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Pure Niṣh-kalaṅkā . . . .. . . . . Unruffled Nirgunā . . . . . . . . . . Nir-antarā . . . .. . Niḥ-saṁśhayā . . . . . . . Rajas and Tamas Niṣhkalā . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . Nir-ahaṁkārā . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Nirmamā . . . . . Niṣh-kāranā . . . . . . Beyond the Three Gunas. . Indivisible and Complete Niṣhkāmā .. . .. . . . ... Shrī Brahma.. . Param'eśhwarī . .. even to the Greatest of Gods The Greatest Bliss that is beyond all sense pleasures Having the Universe as Your Form 55 Seated in the Lotuses. .. . . .. .. . ... Destroying even the greatest of sins Mahā-śhakti . . Beyond Thought Parā-śhaktī . . ... . . . . . .. . . ... . Vishnu and Shiva 50 Mahā-pātaka nāśhinī .. . . . . . The Greatest of Goddesses Mahā-pūjyā . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. The Supreme Creator of Illusion and Confusion .. being worshipped .. .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . Taking Nothing. . The Great Power Mahā-māyā .. . . . .. The Supreme Power 234 . . . Intensely Compassionate to Your Devotees Mahā-devī . .. . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . .... . . . .... . .. . . .. . .. .. . . . . . .. . . Mahā-ratī .. . . . ... . . ... . . the Trimurtis: . . . . . Beyond All Actions.. . .. having all Divine Qualities The Saviour The Slayer of Demons and all evil forces The Supreme Goddess 60 Nitya-yauvanā . . . .. . .... Attained by the Righteous. . . . .. Ever Young... .. . ... . Nir-vikalpā .. . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. .. . . Padm’āsanā . . . . . . ... . .. . . . ... Dark-haired Nir-apāyā .... .... . ... Beyond Danger 45 Nir-atyayā . . .. . .. . . Bhagavatī . . . . . ... . . . . . as You are the Source of everything Nistulā . .. . .. . .. . .. . Unequalled Nīla-chikurā . . . ... Impossible to cross or transgress Sukha-pradā . . . . . untouched by time as it is Your Creation Punya-labhyā . *Rākṣhasa-ghnī . . .. . . .... . .. Viśhva-rūpā . .The 108 N am es of Shri M ataji N irm ala D evi Nir-bhavā . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Nir-ābādhā .. . . .... . as a result of good actions in previous births Achintya-rūpā . Rakṣhā-karī . .. . . . . Unborn Beyond all doubt Untroubled Deathless and Indestructible 40 Niṣhkriyā . Conferring Happiness and the Bliss of Liberation Sāndra-karunā . Nir-nāśhā . .. .. ....... ... Worshipped by the highest of Gods.. . . . .... . .. . . . . . . . . . .... . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . . ... not involved in any action Niṣh-parigrahā .. ... . ... in the Chakras The Matrix of the Universe.. . . . . .. .. . .. Established in Yourself. .. . . .. .. . ... ... ... Destroying Bonds and Liberating the Soul Vīra-mātā .. Of the Form of the Divine Breath of Life Param’ānu ... .. .. .. .. . .. ... . as the Creatrix of the Universe Kṣhipra-prasādinī . as Your forms.. . The greatest good is the Realisation . ... .... . also.... . .. ... . .. .. . . ...... . . ..... .... .. ... Path to Self-realisation 70 Sat-chit-ānanda-rūpinī Having the Three Attributes of the Ultimate... ... . .... Showering Grace on Your Devotees very quickly Sudhā-sṛuti .. Of Fathomless Depth. ......... .... . .... ...... The Ambrosial Flow of Bliss in the Sahasrāra Dharm'ādhārā . . .. The Mother of Devotees who are Courageous 80 Gambhirā .. ..... Alone.. .... ..... . .. ... .. . .... .. .. . . . .... . ... ... ... . .. . a manifestation of You 65 Ādi śhaktiḥ . . . Assuming the Form of the Three Gunas 75 Mahatī . .. ... ...... ... ... Angry with evil forces Tri-gun’ātmikā .... .. .... .. .. .. Supreme ... . ... ..... ... ... .. ...... . ... .. . .. The Great. .... .. Bashful Modesty.. . .. . The Primal Power. .. ..... . uncomprehended by space and time.. . Of the Form of the Guru: every true Guru is . ... .. .. .. ... being the First Cause of Creation Yogadā . . Easily worshipped Śhobhanā-sulabh’āgati... . . . . .. too minute to be comprehended Pāśha-hantrī . ... of the Ultimate and You grant that to devotees Chandikā .. . ... .. ... the Sole Basis of the plurality of the Universe Sukh’ārādhyā ........ . ...... the Ultimate Dissolution Svasthā .. ....... ... ...... . ... .. .... .. .... .. . .. .. ...... .. Devouring the Universe at the time of Pralaya. The Ultimate Atom. Truth... . . . . ... ... .. .. .. ........ . ... . ..... . .. ........ .. ... . .... .. . . Benevolent. . . .. ..... .. Immeasurable... a Vast Lake of Consciousness .. ...... . The Proud.. . ... ... . .. ... The Most Auspicious and Easily-attained ....... . The Bestower of Yoga Ekākinī ... . .. ... .. .. ...... . .The 108 N am es of Shri M ataji N irm ala D evi Guru-mūrtiḥ .. . .. . The Support of Right Conduct 85 Viśhwa-grāsā ..... .. .. ..... . ... .. .. . ...... .. ...... ... Consciousness and Bliss... . . .. . . .. . . ... . . beings as modest chastity Śhubha-karī . .. ....... . Lajjā ... . . . .. . . .. .. . .. .. residing in all ... . .. . Object of Attention and Worship Prāna-rūpinī ..... .. ..... .... . Garvitā . .. .... .. You establish the Self in Devotees 235 ..... ... . .. .. .. Sadāśhivā . . .. forms dissolve at the time of Pralaya 95 Puṣhṭiḥ . ... . ..... .... . .. .. . opening or closing the way ........ .. .. . .. . ..... ...... Transcending all Created Universes... ... . Having Peace as Your Essence. ... . ....... ... ...... ... ... . ........ . .... ... . .. ...... .. ..... . .... .... . .. . .. ... . . Of Natural Sweetness. . . ... . Charming and Playful... . The Sacred Form which washes away all sins Viśhwa-garbhā . .. .. ... ........ ... the Entire Act of Creation is Your Play. ... .. ......... .. . Brighton.. . ... .. The Silent Witness of the action of the Universe Vimalā . . Untouched Varadā . ignorance and confusion Viśhwa-sākṣhinī .. .. ... .... ... ..... . . . .... Pure... ... .. . ... Viśhwa Nirmalā Dharma-prasthāpinī* .... . . .... . . . ...H... ... . . . .. .. .. .. ... . . being seated above Sahasrāra Śham’ātmikā .. .. . ... .. ..... .... . ...... . .... .. ... Victorious Vandāru-jana-vatsalā Loving Your devotees as Your Children Sahaja yoga dāyinī .. ... ... . .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. .... .. . .. ... to Self-realisation at Your Pleasure 105 Vijayā .. . . .. ... . .. ... . ..... .. . .. Continuous Lokātītā . 04-08-85 236 .. . ... ... . ...... residing in the hearts . Shri Mataji at Ganesha Puja. The Bestower of Boons Vilāsinī . . Nourishing the Soul with Divine Vibrations Chandra-nibhā . . .. Luminous like the Moon Ravi-prakhyā . . .The 108 N am es of Shri M ataji N irm ala D evi Svabhāva-madhurā . . The Mother of the Universe 100 Chit-śhakti The Power of Consciousness that dispels ... . .. Dhīra-samarchitā ... their minds at peace are Your Abode Līlā-vinodinī .. ............ of devotees as Bliss.. . Ever-present.... . . Worshipped by the Wise and the Brave Param'odarā . Radiant like the Sun Pāvan’ākṛitī .. The Founder of the Universal Pure Religion Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ * This extra name was suggested by H... .... . . ... ..... Granting Spontaneous Self-realisation . . . . ... .S.... Of Supreme Generosity 90 Śhāśhwatī ..... .. ... Clean. .. ..... .... The Eternal God Almighty into whom all other .. . ...... .. .. .. Devotees with . .............. . . . ..... ..... ... . Whose Sport is the Universe... ... . ..... .. . .. ..... .. ..... . . ... .. . . . . . You are… The Divine Technique The Purity of Everything The Innocence of Shrī Kārtikeya The Perfect Purity of the Kundalini The Chaste Virgin 5 Purity Personified The Power of Purity The Pure State of Peaceful Rest Unsullied Adoration and Faith The Pure Tendency of Mind 10 Nirmala Bhavā . . . . . . . . . . . .… Nirmala Tantrā . . . . . . . . . . . . The Immaculate Goddess of Creativity the Arts. . Nirmala Gaṅgā . . . Nirmala Soma . Nirmala Rūpinī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Stotrā . . . . . The Purity of the Earth Nirmala Saraswatī . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Śhraddhā . . . Nirmala Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Bhagavatī . . . . . . . . Nirmala Maṇi . . . . . . . . . .i The 108 Names of Shri Nirmala j Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Sarvā . . Nirmala Kumārī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music. . . . . . Nirmala Śhayinī . Nirmala Śhrīmatī . . . . Nirmala Yagñyā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Skandā . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Gaṇapati . . . The Purity of Life Nirmala Bhūmi . . . . . . Nirmala Gaurī . Knowledge and Speech Nirmala Vidyā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Kanyā . . . . . . . . . . Pure Knowledge Nirmala Rādhikā . . Nirmala Vṛitti . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Chandikā . . . . . . . . The Pure Pleasing Power The Purity of Chastity 15 The Purity of the Ganges The Purity of the Jewel The Purity of the Lord of the Ganas (Shrī Ganesha) The Purity of Shrī Lakshmi The Innocent Anger against evil 20 Most Pure and Respected Ancient One The Purity of the Scriptures The Purity of the Havan The Pure Yoga The Purity of the Ambrosial Nectar The Pure Blissful Goddess 237 25 . . . . . . Nirmala Bābī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Śhakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Pure Divine Form Nirmala Lakṣhmī .. ... .. .. giving Pure Gladness Nirmala Haṁsa .. . . Nirmala Varāha .. . . Pure Intelligence Nirmala Param'eśhwarī .. . . .. The Pure Flower Nirmala Chakra . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . 40 Pure Attention The Immaculate Boar Incarnation of Shrī Vishnu The Pure Elephant Vehicle of Shrī Raja-lakshmi The Pure Condor-vehicle of Shrī Vishnu Giving Unalloyed Support like Shri Vishnu’s .. . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. Pure Existence 50 Nirmala Kundalini jāgṛutī .. . . .. . . . Unchanging Purity Nirmala Bhavānī .. . . The Purity of Shrī Lakshmi Nirmala Stuti . . . .. . ..... . . .. . . . . .. The Quality of Shrī Hanumana . . . .. .. The Supreme Goddess of Absolute Purity 55 238 . . . .. .. . Seven-headed Serpent 45 Nirmala Nandī . . . ... . .. . . . .. . The Purity of Shrī Pārvatī Nirmala Sītā . . .. .. ... . . .. . . .... . .. .. .. .. . . . The Purity of the Goddess of Yoga 35 Nirmala Mūrti . .The 108 N am es of Shri N irm ala Nirmala Puṣhpa .. . . . .. . . Nirmala Garudā ... ... .. . .... .Pure Devotion to Shrī Rāma Nirmala Chitta .. .. . The Purity of the Chakras Nirmala Swayambhū . The Purity of the Self-existent Brahman Nirmala Śhivā 30 The Immaculate Auspiciousness. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . Pure and Natural Spontaneity Nirmala Buddhi . . . .. .. The Purity of the Wife of Shrī Shiva Nirmala Pārvatī . . .. . The Bull of Shrī Shiva... ... . . Shrī Mahālakshmi Nirmala Rāmadāsā . . . . ... .. . . . .. . .... . .. . . .. . The Purity of Shrī Sītā Nirmala Yog'eśhwarī . . .. . . . .. Nirmala Śheṣha . . Nirmala Satī . . .. . . . .... . ... . . .. . .. . . . .. Benevolence and Bliss .. .. . . The Pure Lotus Nirmala Sahajā . . .. . . . . .. .. .. . . Nirmala Gaja . . . The Purity of praising the Divine Nirmala Māria . ... ... . .. ... . .... . .. . .. . . ... . . . . Giving Pure Swan-like Divine Discrimination Nirmala Sarva-śhakti-mayī The Pure Essence of all Power Nirmala Sthirā . . . .. . . . The Purity of Mother Mary. . ... . . .. . . . . . . . . . The Pure Awakening of the Kundalini Nirmala Padma . . Nirmala Ādi-śhakti . . . Nirmala lndrā . Nirmala Sūrya . . . Nirmala Nāga-kanyā . . . . . . Nirmala Manas-śhakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Pure Garlanded Goddess Nirmala Devī . . . . . . . . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri N irm ala Nirmala Mālinī . . . Nirmala Omkārā . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Maṇḍala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Anantā . . . . . Nirmala Rājñī . Nirmala Brahma-śhakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Vāyu . . . . Nirmala Kālī . . the Kundalini The Sacred Circle 239 85 . . . . . . . Nirmala Kriyā-śhakti . . . . . Nirmala Icchā-śhakti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Ambā . . . Nirmala Gomātā . Nirmala Chandrā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Bhairavī . . . Nirmala Sindhu . . . . . . . . . . The Immaculate Goddess Nirmala Gñyāna-śhakti . . The Purity of the Ocean The Pure Holy Gesture of Blessing The Pure Empress of all Creation Eternal Purity The Resplendent Divine Mother 60 The Pure Power of Shrī Bhairava The Essence of Purity The Unborn Purity The Purity of the Divine Mother-cow 65 The Purity of the Ocean and the River Indus The Purity of the Divine Mother The Purity of the Dark Goddess The Pure Power of Action The Power of Pure Desire 70 The Pure Power of Life itself The Pure Power of the Mind The Pure All-pervading Power The Pure Power of God Almighty 75 The Purity of the Om Untroubled Peace The Purity of the King of the Gods The Purity of the Wind The Purity of Fire 80 The Purity of the Moon The Purity of the Sun The Pure Serpent Virgin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Mayī . . . . . Nirmala Ajā . . . . . Nirmala Prāna-śhakti . . . . Nirmala Mātājī . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Agnī . . . . . . . The Power of Pure Knowledge Nirmala Varunā . . . Nirmala Śhānti . . . Nirmala Mudrā . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmala Rudrā .. ... . .. .. .. .. . Nirmala Sundarī .... Of Faultless Beauty Nirmala Sukhā . . . ... The Pure Saint The Pure Divine Wrath of Shrī Shiva The Pure Family The Purity of the Dark-bodied God The Pure Soul 90 The Pure Mother The Pure Power of Abundance -Shakti of Shrī Ganesha The Pure Power of Complete Fulfillment . .. . . .. We humbly request You to allow us to know that Purity in our lives..... . . The Purity of the Sun Channel . .. . . .. . . . . . . The Purity of Shrī Rāma Nirmala Chāru-rūpa . . ... .. . . . .. . Nirmala Ṛiddhi .. . . . .. Nirmala Kula .. .... . Nirmala Ardha-bindu Nirmala Bindu .. . .. Nirmala Tejasī . . . .... ..Right Side Nirmala Bhakti ... . Nirmala Mātṛika . .. ... . . . .. . .. Nirmala Sāvitrī . . .... . .. ..... . . ... . .. . ... .The 108 N am es of Shri N irm ala Nirmala Trikonā . . . . .. . Nirmala Śhwetā .second Shakti of Shrī Ganesha Nirmala Īśhwarī . . Nirmala Siddhi . . . 240 ...... . . The Principle of Innocence . which controls the Universe Nirmala Rāma .. . . . . .. 95 100 Pure Devotion Spotless Beauty The Immaculate Divine Mother The Pure Crescent Moon – 1st Chakra above Sahasrara The Pure Dot – 2nd Chakra above Sahasrara 105 The All-encompassing Circle – 3rd Level above Sahasrara Pure White Radiant Purity Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi You are indeed the Embodiment of Absolute Purity... .... .. . . Nirmala Kṛiṣhṇa-dehā Nirmala Jīvā .. . . . .. . . ... Pure Happiness Nirmala Mokṣha-pradāyinī The State of Purity which gives Liberation Nirmala Piṅgalā . .. . . . ..... ... . . Nirmala Valaya . . .... . .... . The Sacred Triangle of the Sacrum Bone Nirmala Ṛiṣhi .. .. . ..i The 79 Names of Shri Rāja-rājeśhwarī j ‘We are now going to worship our Parampujya... .. . .. .. Only Approachable with Pure Emotion Mahā-śhakti .. Where all actions end up in Pure Knowledge Paraṁ-chaitanya varṣhinī .. .. .. .. The Great Power of Shrī Sadāśhiva 15 Śhuddha-surabhi varṣhinī Showering the Sweet Nectar of Purity Satya-spanda-harṣha-darśhinī .. . Giving... . . ... . .... .. .. . Vishnu.. Shri Sahasrara Swamini Shri Mataji in Her form as Shri Raja-Rajeśhwari. .. . Sahasrāra.. ... . .... Parā-śhakti ... . . the Creator 5 Whose Son Shrī Ganesha resides in all the Chakras Ṣhat-chakr'opari saṁsthita Whose Abode is above the six Chakras Pancha-brahm’āsana sthitā .. .. .. Sahasrāra swāminī .. .’ Sahasrara Puja.. Sarva-chakra putra-Gaṇeśha sthitā . These are all names of Our Mother in the form of the One who opens the Sahasrara.. . Brahmānda swāminī .. Revealing the Truth through Cool Vibrations 241 . Sarva chakra swāminī ......... . . ....... . . .... . 07-05-00 Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. ... ... . the One who is the Ruler of the Sahasrara. . . .. ... .. ... the Torrential Rain of Chaitanya Prathama kāranā . the Silent Power of the Universe Para-brahma swāminī . ... The Queen of Parabrahma 10 Turīya-sthiti dāyinī.... .... .. ... Śhiva...... ... . .. ... .... Shri Brahmā..... .. . .......... .... ... Seated on a Throne of the five Forms of God... .. ........... .. . .. .... .... The Primordial Power of God Almighty The Ultimate Power The Queen of the Sahasrara The Queen of all the Chakras The Queen of Creation. in Your position as the Queen of . ... . ....... Īśhwara and . Cabella.. ... . . . . Sadāshiva.. . . . .... . .... . .... .... . ... .... .. .. . The First Cause of all creation Sattvika-bhavana gamyā . .… You are… Ādi Śhakti .. ... . the Ultimate state of Reality Nirvichara-samadhi-viśhwa vyapinī Bestowing Nirvichara Samadhi.. .... . .. ....... ..... ............ ..... . Your Soothing Petals .... . . ... .... . Embodying the Hebrew Feminine Divine Principle.......... .... .. ... Cherubims and Seraphims......... . .. At whose Divine Lotus Feet all Deities reside Sarva rājñī ... ...... Sampūrna pravāhinī ... .......... ....... .. . ............. The Queen of Shambhu who is Lord Shiva Vilamba sthiti ........ .. . ...... .. ......... ........... ...... ... ....... ..... . ... ...................... The Queen of Heaven.... . .... ..............petalled Lotus......... .. ........ ...... ....... the Purest . . ...... ... ... ............... ..... ....... .......... the Energy of Blissful Truth 25 Śhuddha pāvitratā-dhāna-pātrā ... ... .. .. ...... ..... .... ... The Hakikat – the Reality.................. . .. in the Sahasrara Ānanda-praphula-vana-vāsī-dwijā ...... . ............ .......................... ..... ... ..... with Stars over Your Head Swargīya puṣhpa mādhurī The Daisy of Heaven............... .... Residing in the Thousand. ... . emanation of God Almighty Nakṣhatra-tīkā maṇḍita-śhubha-vastra dhārinī ................ . .. ..... ... . .. ....... . Kether.. The Queen of Shankara 20 Śhāmbhavī .. ... .......... ..... Shekhinah....... . ........ .... The Light of the Crown... .. all the heavenly ... ....... ........ .... ... ..... ... .. ............ ...... . flowery forests of the Sahasrara Satya-astitvā . bestowing the Peace .. . and Silence of the ages Sarva-viśhwa saṁ-rājñī ....... Ruling over heavenly angelic beings ............. .. .... who announces the final ....... ..... .............. . .... .... ........ The Queen of Sarva...... ...... ........... ............ . .... ’She puts on the head a graceful and glorious .. ....... In the Space between two thoughts Sahasra-dala-padma sthitā ............... ... ..... The Natural Home of the Twice-born in the ... ..... . .... ...... crown which She bestows on the seekers’.......... and vibrations 30 Yeśhu-mātā ... ....... Fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy. .... .. The Mother of Jesus Swarga-rājñī ...... .. The Queen of Heaven...... who is Lord Sadāśhiva Śhaṅkarī ........... . . . people who constantly sing Your Praise 242 . ...... fill our minds with cooling sensations ..... Vessel of the Hebrew people Mukuta-maṇi dāyinī .. ....... .........The 79 N am es of Shri R aja-rajeśhw ari Sarva-devatā-pad’āmbuja-sthitā ...... .... ........ .. Resurrection foretold by Shri Mohammed................... The Throne upon which Islam is established Paiṅgambarī-sahasrāra kamalā ... Divine Vibrations 40 Nitya-mahā puṣhpā ......... .The 79 N am es of Shri R aja-rajeśhw ari Utkrānti antima-sthiti dāyinī Whose domain is the Omega. . ... . ...... .... The Mystical and Majestic Rose that never fades Sidrat-al-muntaḥa ...... The Eternal Witness to the Qiyama..... . ... The Chakra of the Seventh Heaven of Islam Sapta-swarga-nūr jahān ...... ..... ... ...... The Great Power that gives Victory to Shrī Kalki Chitra-kūta suhāsinī ....... . .. The Nurturing Garden for the Yogis Kalki-ekādaśha-śhakti-sahasrāra-swarūpinī ..... ......... ................. . ... of Your Sahasrara Ananta-śhiva nivāsā ..... .................... ............ ............ .... ................. ..... ..... of Shrī Kalki in the Sahasrara 243 50 . ...... .... .. The Abode of the Timeless Shiva Mahā-kalki vijaya-śhakti .......... The Royal Home of the Ruh.... ...... light around Your Throne Viśhwa Nirmala-Dharma dāyinī ....... . ...... ........ .. ... all the colours of rare .. .......... ..... .. The Final Lotus spoken of by the Prophet 45 Sarva-jāti-swarna prakāśhinī Uniting all the races in the Golden Light .......... the One Religion revealed Guru-pada dāyinī ....................... The Light of Splendour in the Crown ............... . ..... . evolution.. . .. Having the Eleven Destroying Powers ............ ...... ........................ ....the .. .. Dīvya-pavana dāyinī ........... stones are integrated into the bright ........ ................................. The One from whose Throne only is .............. .. ..... .. .. . .... for the protection of Sahaja Yogis 35 Swarna-ratna jadita-siṁhāsana-sthitā . the end point of .. ...... Bestowing Guru-pada to Your Devotees Kyāma sākṣhinī ............. spoken about by Lord Jesus Christ Surakṣhā-bandhana dāyinī Whose Holy Bandhan is the Symbol .... ..... of the Seven Heavens of Islam Islām siṁhāsinī . .... Shining like a Pearl........ ........... through Your Power 65 244 ...... .. ... The Goddess with the Divine Fire .. known as Buraq in Islam Kalki Mahālakṣhmī.......... ......... Allowing every Yogi to worship ...................... Giving Liberation to all the seekers Ādi Śhakti kamala-charana-yogī-sahasrāra-śharana dāyinī ........................ Worshipped in and Enlightening the Limbic Area................ Your Lotus Feet in their Sahasrara Sahasra-bhānu śhītala.................... the Power of Victory over .. ........ but bestowing the Cooling and Soothing Light of Divine Vibrations 55 Śhītal’āgni mana-hṛidaya-chitta saṅgama kārinī ........... ....... the Divine Experience Prakṛiti nṛitya mahā-śhakti The Great Power causing .... ........ ....... .. .... .. .... ............. .. -prakāśha dāyinī ...... ....... . .... The Power of Ascent of Shrī Kalki Mokṣha pradāyinī . . .... .... ............ You are ............... . Elevating Human Experience into . the Divine Dance of Nature Brahmānda madhya-stha-nivāsinī ........... embodied on the Earth as Sapta Shringi Paraṁ-chaitanya gaṅgotrī The Source of the Param-chaitanya. .. Awakening the Seven Chakras in the Brain 60 Vijaya-lakṣhmī ........... the Heart and the Attention ..... that enlightens all humanity Nava-graha swāminī . ...............The 79 N am es of Shri R aja-rajeśhw ari Kalki-aśhva vāhana-mahā-rājñī ........ with the Cooling Flames of the Sahasrara Dīvya anubhava dāyinī . ...... ................. the Ganges and the Source of the Divine River Devī jwālā-mukhī-ātma-sākṣhāt kārinī ................... ..... ................................ .. .................... ......... Merging the Mind...... ........... Bright like a Thousand Suns.... . Controlling the Nine Planets ........... .... ......................... ... The Centre of the Universe Medha-sapta-chakra-jāgṛutī pradāyinī ....... ... Granting Victory... .................. ............ ...... . ....... ... . ........ Whose Vehicle is the White Horse ......... all the challenges of our ascent Sapta-śhṛingī pūjinī ..... .............. ........... of Shrī Kalki. .... ... .... .............. .. ...... ... ..... . ... .......... . . . .............. The Power and the Bestower of the Power of the .. .. ..... ........... ......... .. ... .. .... .... Truth and Self-realisation at the Sahasrāra Mahā-māyā ........ .. the One who bestows ............................... ........ the Sahasrāra in the form of Shrī Mahākālī Mahāsaraswatī . . .. .. . ..... ...... ... ... .... .... .. ........... .. ......... ........ . like the Orb of the Moon Chandra-nibhā ........................ .... .............. .. .. ....... .... .. 245 .... ........ .. .. . The Protection from all the challenges . ...... ......... .. .. . . . . .. ..... ... . .... of our ascent Nirmalā mātā . ...... . Beyond Time Gun’ātītā ..... .... ... ....... . .. .... ............... . . .......... .. Doubtless Awareness that brings Complete Peace Sahasrār’āmbuja-mitā .. . .. ... ....... .. .. ...... ... Luminous like the Moon 70 Nirvikalpa samādhi ..... The One from whose Abode . all actions are Pure and Dharmic Kāl’ātītā . . ... .... ....... ...... ..... ........... ... Bestowing the Power of the Yogis of Pure . Attention and Creativity of Shrī Mahasaraswatī . ....... . .... .. The Great Illusory Power.. ... .. good on humanity and destroys evil Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ These 79 names of Shrī Raja-raj'eśhwari were created by Shrī Mataji Herself and were recited during Sahasrara Puja.... . Being beyond and commanding . .... .. which is enlightened in the Sahasrāra Mahālakṣhmī .. ....... .. .... .. .. The Mother of Divine Waters Sudhā-sāgara madhya-sthā At the Centre of the Ocean of Nectar Chandra-maṇḍala-madhyā In the Centre of the Sahasrara. .... . .... . . . ............ . . the Three Gunas 75 Mahākālī .... . . . .......... . ...... . ... Eternal Present of Shrī Mahālakshmi bringing us ... . . .. 07-05-2000.... . Dwelling in the Lotus of the Sahasrara Dharm’ātītā ......... . ... .... ............... ..... . . ..... .......... . .... ......... ... ........ .... .... . .. . ... . . . The Joy and Auspiciousness at the summit of ... . Cabella.. .The 79 N am es of Shri R aja-rajeśhw ari Rakṣhā kārinī . ........ Then there are four Chakras above the Sahasrara. Bindu. Yogi. Bindu. Valaya and Pradakshina. about which you do not talk much.' 246 . Viśhw’āśhrayā ye Twayi bhakti namrāḥ Those who are devoted to You become the Refuge of the Universe. who is worshipped by the dwellers of the Three Worlds. Thus. After coming to Sahaja Yoga and after your Sahasrara has opened. I have told you: Ardha-bindu. Mumbai. They are the Chakra of Moon (Lalita) and Chakra of Sun (Shri). Trailokya vāsinām' īdye lokānām varadā bhava O Devi. If you simply count them. there are three more. Viśhw'eśha vandhyā bhavatī bhavanti You are worshipped by the Lords of the Universe. there are two more Chakras. After passing through these four Chakras only. can you say that you have become a Sahaja Sahasrara Puja. Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ The Fourteen Chakras 'God has created fourteen levels within us. 05-05-83. O Devī. And about these Chakras also. These are the four. You are its Guardian. Valaya and Pradakshina. Besides these. Seven plus three makes ten. you have to pass through these four Chakras: Ardhabindu.i Prayer to Shri Rāja-rājeśhwari j From the Devi Mahatmyam Viśhw'eśhwari Twam paripāsi viśhwam O Queen of the Universe. Then there is Haṁsa Chakra. the Remover of the afflictions of the Universe. You are its Receptacle. Please grant boons to all the people. Viśhw’ātmika dhārayas'iti viśhwam In the Form of the Universe. then you know that there are seven Chakras within us. Pranatānām prasīda Twam Devī viśhw’ārti-hārinī Be pleased with us who are prostrating at Your Lotus Feet. . The Ruler of Sahasrāra Shri Mokṣha Dāyini . where there’s a little jutting point. .. . . 9. ... put your right hand towards me. . 07-02-1979 ‘Today I’m going to tell you what are the mantras of Sahastrara. 15. . . . . The Eternal Spirit Shri 3Ardha Matra .. . .. The Primordial Creative Energy Shri Virāta . ... . . .. 17. put your left at the back (of the head). 5. .. Everything is Her Self Shri Sahasrāra Swamini .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Granting the Highest Connection Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 1 Mahā-Brahmadeva 2 Satya 3 The –‘Truth’ a quality of Nabhi – semicircle. .. . .Right Side Power Shri 2Satya . . on that point.. . . .. . . . . . . ‘Dot’ . . .. . .i 19 Mantras for Sahasrāra j Given by Shri Mataji – Rahuri. ... The Giver of Liberation Shri Mahāyoga Dāyini . . Shri Mahāgaṇeśha . . . . . . the Formless God Almighty Shri Sarvaswā . The Primordial Attention Shri Ādi Śhakti .. . . 13. . .. . . . . . . . .2nd Centre above Sahasrāra Shri Valaya . ‘Truth’ . Ardha Bindu.Central Channel Shri Mahat-Chitta . . . . . . .. . . .. .1st Centre above Sahasrāra Shri Bindu . . . . The Primordial Ego Shri 1Hiranya-garbha .. . .. 4.. .. ... .. . Sahastrara which are very important. . . .. . . ‘Circle’ . . 10. . You start it from the back. . . The Primordial Superego Shri Mahat Ahamkāra .. . . . 19. .. . . . ... . . . .. . . . 14. . . . . . . . . . The Destroyer of Impurity Shri Sadāśhiva ... 18. . . . . ... . 16... . . . . . That is Mahâ Mahâgan ganesha. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . The Primordial Principle of . The ‘Golden Egg’ .3rd Centre above Sahasrāra Shri Ādi Brahma Tattwa . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 11. 6. . ... .. The Ruler of Back Agnya Shri Mahābhairava .. The Vast Cosmic Form Shri Kalki . or you can say that. . . 12. . . . In the centre here. . .. 3. . 7. . The Left Side Power Shri Mahat Manasa .. . .. ‘Crescent’ . stands for Adi Shakti in AUM 247 . . 2.’ ha 1. . . .. . . . . . 8. . . . ... . .......... .. Absent to the Eye yet ........ .. .............. .. humanity to the Divine Truth Imām an-Nātiq ... .... The Divine Light placed within .. ..... ........ The Imam of this age.... . . The Awakened One who brings about the Time .... ... The Master and Commander of Divine Authority Qā'im al-Qiyām .... the only living Imam 10 Wāli wa Ṣāḥib al-Amur ...... .... .. . . ...... . innate right and knowledge to represent them Ḥujjat Allāh ...... .... ................ endowed with .................... .. guides seekers to the Source of Divine Truth Al Imām al-Mu'ūd .... . The Promised Divine Guide Sir al-Asrār ..… Al Imām al-Ghā'ib You are… The Hidden Imam.. ............... . ........ . .. The Awaited One........... ...... .. .. . ................ all the Secret Knowledge of God Bagiāt-Allāh ......... .................. ..... Speaking the Truth and Revealing the Living ............. each human being by God 5 Al-Khālif wa'l-Khalaf-As-Ṣāleḥ ...... .......... .. ....... . .. ......................... ......................... Al Imām al-Muntazarwa'l-Qā'im ...... ....... .. .................. ............ ... .. . ....... ............. and therefore .. .. .......... The Inspired and Chosen One who guides ... ...... The Secret of Secrets...... .. ....... .. ....... . . bestowing Her Blessings upon all who seek God Um al-Khīra wa Kuthār ..... ...... The Proof of God that leads people to God Mahdi al-Hādi ........ The Perfect Embodiment of all the Religions .... ................. ................. ........... ..... The Embodiment of all the Imams.. .. Knowledge hidden in the Holy Scriptures Imām az-Zamān .. ............... ....... ........ ..... ....... .... ....... .. ......... ........ ... the Awakened Imam who ... .. .. Present in the Heart . of Resurrection and collective spiritual ascent Kamāl ad-Din wa-Tamām-an-Nāma ....... .. ........ ..... ....... ............ .. Benevolence and Compassion in all Her Multitudes of Children 248 ....... The Mother who establishes Goodness.. ..... .... .... . .i The 21 Names of Al-Mahdi j 21 Names of Shri Mataji as the Saviour prophesied in Islam who ushers in the Age of Peace Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. ............... ........ . ..... ... ....... . with the ..... .... .................................... Religions...... Knowledge and Science................................. The Remover of All Problems and Obstacles......... ...... The Greatest........ ......... who shall fill the World with Divine Justice................................... ....... the link between God and humanity......... The Culmination of all the Imams.. . Holiest and Most Venerable of ... .there are twelve Imams –‘Perfecr Spiritual Teachers’................... end evil and fulfil the promise of Paradise on Earth Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ In Shi’a ............................. of Returning to the Source Imām Ākhir az-Zamān ........... .... ....... Shri Mataji explained that the Māhdi is none other than 'Ma Ādi'........... .................... These names were offered to Shrī Mataji at Her Genova house on Friday 25-06-10...... 249 . the Founder ....Khātem al-Awsiya wa'l-Wāreth at-Tamām .. who shall seal ........................ ........ .............. of our age. ascent to the steps of Allah's Throne 20 Ism al-Ā'ṭham-Makhsūs bil Īzz ............... of the Universal Pure Religion 15 Al Imām al-Ālim-al Mu'ād Master of the Science of Resurrection and ......... the Mahdi ................ the Primordial Mother........................................................... will herald the time of Qiyama –‘Resurrection’ and the Last Judgement..... It is believed that this will coincide with the Second Coming of Christ who will assist the Māhdi... Infinitely Loved and by whose Light the World .. Heralding the End of Time........ shall be purged of Darkness Imām al-Wilāda-Ar-Ruhāniyya ......................... ....................... See p.....................319 for the Arabic Pronunciation Guide.......... the Final Victory of Good over Evil Imām al-Liqa' wa'l-Maḥbūb ..................the branch of Islam following Hazrat Ali and Śhrī Mohammad’s family. ............................ Names: Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī. The Absolute Sovereign of Spirituality and Rebirth Miftāḥ wa Ārsh Molla ................................ .....who accompanies Her Children on their spiritual .. The second coming of the Twelfth Imam as the Māhdi –‘Saviour’... The Aum is Your Sound which resonates Your Three Powers throughout the Universe. Despite that. Humbly. Beyond matter. makes the stars and the heavens ring with joy for the delight of Shrī Sadāśhiva. In spite of being the Most Powerful. O Beloved Mother. protection and salvation. You are the Principle that created the fourteen Bhuvanas –‘Worlds. The Breath and Desire of Shrī Sadāśhiva are One with You. which created all the Universes. This Power radiates from You as the finest ethers of Divine Love. 250 . we most respectfully invite You to be with us and guide us in this task. Only the Deities have the Darshan of Your Greater Powers. the Grace of Shrī Ādi Shakti is where Reality can be known. for the first time You have allowed us to worship Your most complete form. Indeed. the One containing everything. which is Your Power. shall exist and also that exists for ever is contained in Your Indescribable Being. Divine Breath. out of Your Immeasurable Love. On this auspicious occasion when. Most Complete. the Immeasurable. yet You are so much more than this. only for our own benefit. M – Shrī Mahālakshmi. You are the Ineffable. in the Americas. You are the Source of Cosmic Energy. O Supreme Mother. The Param-chaitanya. Universes’. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shrī Ādi Shakti. A – Shrī Mahākālī. the Ādi Shakti. beyond consciousness. the Living Waters. Your Powers. U – Shrī Mahāsaraswatī. Your Completeness is such that everything that exists. are insurmountable.i 64 Adorations to Shri Ādi Śhakti j The invitation to Param-pujya Śhrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī: Out of the Highest Realm of Divinity You have come on this Earth only because of Your Infinite Love. You have assumed a form to give us guidance. God Almighty acts by Your Powers. You are beyond our comprehension. that has existed. Compassion and Benevolence. We call You Pneuma. In the Play of the Divine. The Joy of Your Attention (Chit-vilas) is expressed in all Your Creation. You have granted Your Children the opportunity of offering Puja at Your Lotus Feet. Your Children from the Americas. You raise the vibrations to transform the people of this land. Shrī Ādi Shakti. May our evolution merge with this Divine Play. It is You who created the Kundalini of our Mother Earth. The native peoples of America worshipped Shrī Ādi Shakti as the Great Mother and respected the land as sacred. we experience the timeless peace of the Fourth Dimension (Turiya). if anyone acts against Shrī Ādi Shakti. You are the Primordial Power of the Holy Spirit that mothered Shri Jesus. are controlled by Your Power Magnificent. You enable God Almighty to do His Sacred Work. You created the world of the Divine. the grandest tree has its share as well. All nature's creatures are Yours. the essence of life. resonates in the Carbon atom. The Ādi Kundalini formed the Primordial Chakras. evolution is the force that gives rise to Your Divine Play in the lives of humanity.10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 64 A dorations to Shri A di Shakti God Almighty in His Dance unifies with Your Complete Power as Shrī Ādi Shakti. You are the Most Sublime Power in the Cosmos. 251 . O Shrī Ādi Shakti. the land of the Vishuddhi is one aspect of Your Vast Creation. and opened the doors to the unfolding of life. and its All-pervading Power opens us to Your Benevolence. Your First Creation. May He re-awaken innocence and wisdom in the very cells of humankind. and the world of the evolving. from the beauty of Mother Earth's green sari to the majesty of the tiger and the lion. Shrī Ganesha. the Param-chaitanya. the Feminine Creative Energy that sustains the peace of God Almighty. and of all Your Heavenly Spheres. The gravity of Mother Earth. adjusts nature and its elements. May this attitude return to all who live here and who enjoy the land's bounty. The simplest flower has its fraction of You. Shrī Ādi Shakti. God Almighty takes charge in a way that is swift and surprising. Verily. Your Power. You are the Creatrix. Through Your Mahālakshmi Power. Shrī Ādi Shakti is the artistic Creator of the Mother Earth and those who respect the Mother Earth are loved by You. O Rutambhara Pragnya. Your Love gives power to the Bandhan. Thank You. O Shrī Ādi Shakti. where Shrī Kṛishna spent His Childhood. Shrī Ādi Shakti. Let humanity be aware of this. and its subtle workings. for the seeking which brought us to Sahaja Yoga. Your Power of Mahālakshmi bridges over the Void to allow the Kundalini of the seekers to ascend. the Power beyond all powers. 252 . You regulate and organise all life. O Shrī Ādi Shakti. Make us like the Sufis and the Gnostics adoring You at every moment. which directs the vibrations. You are Para-shakti. You also came as Sati-Devī. You give inspiration to the great poets and saints. Give us. Shrī Ādi Shakti. Goddess of Language. art. You created the Pīthas. and cannot be duplicated by any personality. O Vag-Devī. Shrī Ādi Shakti. to describe You is the work of poets and saints. music and drama. yet words cannot even begin to express Your Magnificence. Your quality of Sharada-Devī (Saraswati) gives authority over the truth. nature and humanity. the Divine Wish-fulfilling Cow emerging from the Vishnu-loka at Gokul. We pray that Shrī Ādi Shakti's Love continues to protect all the saints and seekers around the world. Shrī Ādi Shakti. You came as Surabhi. May the complexity of Your Work humble us down completely. surrender and self-esteem. You are one of the Powers of Shrī Ādi Shakti. Your Work is greater than any. establishing a Royal Dharma to which we aspire. You give to women the regal gentleness of Shalinata to care for their families and to be the preservers of society. You now lift up humanity into the omega of the Last Judgment. the Chakras. You are the Power of All Living Work.28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 64 A dorations to Shri A di Shakti The Mystery of living processes is Yours and Yours alone. greater humility so that we can gain some small glimpse of Your Glory. let the feminine qualities of the Sahaja Yoginis manifest through the beauty of meditation. You are the Mother who desired that human beings be mirrors for God Almighty. false identification and violence. jealousy. Flow through us freely. Your Mahāmāyā Swarūpa allows us to be near You and it shields us from the Awesome Might that flows from You. 64 You respect Your children and love them to make them perfect models for the rest of humanity. 59 You give powerful advice with subtle humour. please give us deeper powers of introspection. You have given Sahaja Yogis sinless fun and a life of complete joy. 57 You are the Source of cognitive science and the Torsion area. You have crafted beautiful mirrors of the Spirit in the Sahaja Yogis to help redeem humanity. but with loving. never by harsh words. The following adorations were added by Shrī Mataji Herself: 55 You have disentangled us from the clutches of false pride. Shrī Ādi Shakti. humanity forgot the Principles of Life. 61 You explain the subtle meaning of all the scriptures. greed. 56 You have incarnated on this Earth for the Last judgement. 58 Whatever human beings plan. Sākshāt Shri Ādi Śhakti Mataji Shri Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 253 . 60 You correct Sahaja Yogis. Through Maya. You dismantle it to destroy their egos. May Your Evolutionary Force bring humanity to the inspired existence of the Golden Age. attachment. With one subtle movement of Your finger. humanity now remembers and absorbs the vibrations of Shrī Ādi Shakti. 62 You expose falsehood in very direct ways. 63 You do not know any fear and You give complete security to all Sahaja Yogis. Help us give vibrations to all with Your Photograph of living vibrations. It is the only true freedom. You destroy people like Hitler.46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 64 A dorations to Shri A di Shakti Your Power of Kundalini brings freedom that is Divine. Through Sahaja Yoga. gentle affection. so that we become self-cleansing and self-aware. Your Compassion protects us from the wrath of God Almighty. and I'm sure through My love and patience and My powers. Dollis Hill. but now in My Complete Form and Complete Powers. I am going to achieve it. the Shakti.i Shri Mataji’s Declaration j 'But today is the day.' 'I was the One who was born again and again. who is the Mother of all the Mothers. I declare that I am the One who has to save the humanity. I declare I am the One who is Ādi Shakti. London. who is the Primordial Mother. the Bliss. I have come on this Earth. that your Father wants to bestow upon you. the Desire of God. to this creation. not only for salvation of human beings. 02-12-79 254 . the Joy. to human beings.' Guru Puja. not only for their emancipation. but for granting them the Kingdom of Heaven. who has incarnated on this Earth to give its meaning to itself. 18. to bring light into the darkness of Kali-yuga. Thank You for revealing to us the reality of human nature. Thank You for nourishing us with the all-pervading power of God Almighty. Thank You for revealing to us the meaning of the Last Judgement. Thank you for opening the dimension of collective consciousness to us. Thank You for teaching us the Divine Knowledge of Sahaja Yoga. 15. 14. Thank You for establishing vibratory awareness on our central nervous system. 3. 5. incarnations and prophets. Thank You. 9. Thank You for revealing to us within the human body the reflection of the Vishwa-rūpa –‘universal form’. 4. 2. Thank You for crowning the work of all Avatars. again and again. 19. again and again. 12. 17.i 108 Thank You's to Shri Mātājī j After each Thank You we can say: Thank You. 1. 10. 20. Thank You for giving Sahaja Yoga to a confused and self-destructive humanity. Thank You for revealing to us the primordial principles of creation. Shrī Mātājī. Thank You for giving Divine meaning to human existence. Thank You for descending from Your heavenly abode. 255 . 8. 22. 21. Thank You for revealing to us the actual existence of God. Śhrī Mataji. 11. Thank You for fulfilling the promise of Lord Jesus Christ. Thank You for lifting the veil of illusion for us. Thank You for revealing to us the meaning of creation and evolution. 16. Thank you for revealing to us the true meaning of good and evil. Thank you for giving us Self-realisation. Thank You for fulfilling the dreams of all saints and seekers. Thank you for awakening Mother Kundalini in us. 13. 6. 7. Thank You for revealing to us the meaning of True Religion. Mātā Dwīpa. Thank You for resurrecting the Tree of Life from its slumber of joyful anticipation. 36. one experience and one truth. 29. 24. 40. 44. Thank You for letting us participate in the salvation of mankind. Thank You for destroying enslaving personal and social patterns and conditionings. Thank You for liberating humanity from blind faith and superficial religious conditionings. 25. 30. Thank You for finding us worthy. Thank You for giving us the joy of introducing a yearning seeker to Your redeeming Motherly Love. caste system and religion. 256 . 27. 26. 43. Thank You for liberating humanity from the suffocating chains of the Catholic Church. Thank You for uniting mankind at the feet of one God. 34. Thank You for giving true meaning to the work of all those who have sacrificed their lives for the emancipation of mankind.108 Thank You’s to Shri M ataji 23. Thank You for exposing the demonic forces of the materialistic world. Thank You for re-establishing hope. 35. Thank You for introducing us to a relationship to the Divine. 42. 31. 39. Thank You for exposing the inefficiency of linear thinking. Thank You for lifting human self-determination beyond the concept of race. Thank You for exposing the limitations and shortcomings of a scientific approach to reality. 41. confusion and solitude. 38. 33. Thank You for inviting all of us to the court of the Goddess. Thank You for revealing to us the falsehood of fake gurus and all religious institutions. belief and confidence in our hearts. Thank You for liberating humanity from the abuse of religious authority by Islamic governments. equality and brotheṁood. 28. Thank You for giving Divine meaning to the idea of freedom. Thank You for inviting mankind into the realms of the absolute. 37. Thank You for liberating us from ignorance. 45. 32. Thank You for exposing the cruelty and danger of patriarchal politics. Thank You for exposing the illusions of the Western value system. Thank You for liberating us from the illusion of a dualistic world. Thank You for bestowing the gift of Yoga upon us. 50. Thank You for helping us. 66. 52. 55. Thank You for making us. 49. Thank You for counselling us.108 Thank You’s to Shri M ataji 46. Thank You for caring for us. Thank You for enlightening us. 47. Thank You for opening the gateway to Heaven within us. Thank You for establishing the Kingdom of God on Earth. 72. Thank You for accommodating us. Thank You for healing us. 57. Thank You for protecting us. 61. Thank You for gathering us. Thank You for showering Your blessings endlessly upon us. 70. Thank You for forgiving us. 71. 67. Thank You for comforting us. Thank You for loving us. Thank You for elating us. Thank You for cleansing us. Thank You for accepting our offerings and prayers. Thank You for encouraging us. 73. Thank You for purifying us. 75. 51. 63. 56. Thank You for guiding us. 74. Thank You for saving us. 65. Thank You for never abandoning us. 60. 76. Thank You for opening our hearts. Thank You for baptising us. 48. 54. 257 . 58. 64. Thank You for correcting us. Thank You for being with us. Thank You for nourishing us. 59. 77. Thank You for counting on us. 68. 78. 69. Thank You for trusting us. Thank You for transforming us. 62. 53. Thank You for teaching us. 80. 85. 05-05-96. 90. 96. Thank You for being gentle. 87. 105. Thank You for giving us spiritual authority. Thank You for being in our hearts. 102. Thank You for giving us discrimination. Thank You for giving us wealth. Thank You for giving us meditation. 101. Thank You for being our Guru. 104. 82. Thank You for giving us inner peace. Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 91. 97. 89. Thank You for giving us enlightened attention. 107. Thank You for equipping us with Divine Weapons. 103. Thank You for giving us detachment. Thank You for giving us positions in life. 108. Thank You for being wonderful.108 Thank You’s to Shri M ataji 79. 92. Thank You for giving us wisdom. 95. 258 . Thank You for submitting us to the benevolent attention of the Deities and all Celestial Beings. 83. Thank You for giving us self-esteem. Thank You for taking us into Your Divine Body. Thank You for giving us families. Thank You for Your continuous attention. Thank You for giving us inner joy. Thank You for giving us friendship. Thank You for giving us collectivity. Thank You for being our Mother. Thank You for being the mirror. Thank You for giving us success. 93. 100. Thank You for being ever-present. 86. 99. Cabella. 88. 81. 84. Thank You for giving us the satisfaction of spreading Vishwa Nirmalā Dharma. Thank You for waiting for us. 94. Thank You for giving us concern for others. The 108 Thank Yous were offered to Shrī Mataji at Sahasrara Puja. Thank You for giving us the power to help others. 98. 106. You are Ether. who are Consciousness and Bliss. 259 v.35 . gestures of Your Worship. You are Air. Let my prattle become recitation of Your Name.i From ‘Saundarya Lahari’ j The Saundarya Lahari is a poem of 103 verses in praise of the Divine Mother by Shrī Ādi Shankaracharya Japo jalpaḥ śhilpam sakalam’āpi mudrā-virachanā Gatiḥ prādakṣhinya-kramanam aśhan’ādy’āhuti-vidhiḥ Pranāmaḥ saṁveśhaḥ sukham-akhilam-atm’ārpana-dṛiśhā Saparyā-paryāyas-tava bhavatu yanme vilasitam Through the sight of self-surrender. My lying down. The movement of my limbs. Transform Yourself into the Form of the Universe. My food. There exists nothing other than You. Let it become transformed into an Act of Worship to You. Whatever I do for my pleasure. You. sacrificial offering to You. My walk. v. perambulation around You. You are the Fire and the Water and the Earth. You manifest Yourself as the Universe.27 Manas-twam vyomas-twam marud-asi marut-sārathir-asi Twam-āpas-twam bhūmis-twayi pari-ṇatāyām na hi param Twameva swʽātmānam pari-ṇamayitum viśhwa-vapuṣhā Chid’ānand’ākāram Śhiva-yuvati bhāvena bibhṛiṣhe You are the Mind. prostration to You. By becoming the Young Bride of Shiva. forgive me. kṣhamya-tām Param'eśhwarī I do not know how to worship You. O Mother. kṣhamaswa Param'eśhwarī O Mother. You are sustenance. I do not know how to welcome You. mama Deva Deva You are everything. I ha ve done nothing . please fulfil them. Gatam pāpam gatam dukham gatam dāridryam eva cha Sin. O Mother forgive me! Āwāhanam na jānāmi. I have no devotion. This may be sung at the end of Puja. 260 . Mother. while pulling our ears. O Supreme One! Mantra-hīnam kriya-hīnam bhakti-hīnam Sur'eśhwarī I have no mantras. Daso'yam iti mām matwā. O my God. O Supreme Goddess. O Supreme Goddess! Kṣhamya-tām Param'eśhwarī. Forgive me. kṣhamya-tām Param'eśhwarī Forgive me.i Twameva Mātā (Prayer for Forgiveness) j Twameva mātā cha pitā Twameva You are my Mother and You are my Father. Twameva sarvam. O greatest of Goddesses Yat pūjitam mayādevī pari-pūrnam tadastu me and yet whatever my prayers have been to You. Twameva bandhuśh-cha sakhā Twameva You are my relation and my friend. forgive me! Kṣhamaswa Param'eśhwarī. misery and also poverty are no more. Forgive me. Āgatam Param-chaitanyam puny'oham tava darśhanāt and I am supremely blessed to behold your Divine Form. Twameva vidyā dravinam Twameva You are knowledge. na jānāmi tav’ārchanam I do not know how to invoke You. through Your grace. Pūjam ch'aiwa na jānāmi. kṣhamaswa Param'eśhwarī Please accept me as Your servant. my God! Aparādha sahasrāni kriyante aharniśham mayā I commit a thousand sins from day to night. to ask for forgiveness for any mistakes. se dūr. Hoya sake jo sewā (x2) Whatever service You wish us to do. Kar.ko duā denā.lo O Mother. Madhu sangīt. Mā You have enlightened our lives. ẽ. Mānav. hī milā us. Mā We can listen to the sweet music inside. karanā.lo. Laut. Mātā Is Mother India. Mā. bhī peh. Give Your blessings to all.ko duā denā Jay. Sukh. O Mother.ko. mẽ āyā Whoever surrenders himself to You.. Mā. Chorus Victory to Our Immaculate Holy Mother.Aar.ko Gets complete satisfaction.mẽ sankat. mẽ āye tab. O Mother.Sab. please Dukh.me O Mā (x2) Once You have entered our hearts. Jo bhī sharan.ne liye avatār. hī milā us.* (x2) As You have incarnated in this land. jano kī dhartī The Land of all the Saints. diyā ujiyārā. Mā. Is. diyā ujiyārā You have enlightened our lives. Mā.ko duā denā We have recognized You. You are Tū Gangā Yamunā.mẽ sadā reh. dil. mẽ avatar ke By incarnating in human form.ko duā denā Kindly ask us to do it. Kit. Bhaith.ko duā denā Do not go away. Whenever we so wish. Mā Sab. sab. Sukh.ti . Ham.. sun.na. Mother. Mā Sab. to the sweet music inside. Hai Bhārat. Jab. dhar. sab. Viśhwa me Terī mahimā (x2) Your Greatness fills the Universe. ke nā jānā. Madhu sangīt. O Mother. Fir.tī par. Mother. Mā. Mātā. Nirmalā Mātājī (x2) Dil. Whenever the world was in danger.ko duā denā The sacred Ganga and Yamuna. Jag. Hai Bhārat. Kali yug. O Mother. ke dil. Always dwell in our hearts. sab. Kit. On this earth in different forms. Kar.chānā.is a nasalized e 261 . ākar. O Mother. Mā.ko duā denā Give Your blessings to all. kāran. * originally written āke but now mostly sung ākar.ko duā denā Take away our sorrows. Mā Gets complete satisfaction. mẽ māyā hai (x2) In spite of the illusions of Kali Yuga. O Mother. sab. Give Your blessings to all. Sant.se karā lenā.ne liye avatār.ko dua dena Sab. Mā Is Mother India. You have always incarnated. sun. sab. 262 . i The Left Side (Iḍā Nāḍī) j Jayantī Maṅgalā Kālī Bhadrakālī Kapālinī Hail to the Auspicious Goddess Mahakali Bhadrakali who wears a garland of skulls! 263 . . . .. .. . ... Having a Mighty Skull like a Thunderbolt Śhāntā . . . . . . .. .... ... . . . .... .. .. . . . . In the Form of Love and Desire Varadā . ... . . . . . .. . . . ..... . 17-10-99 Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . Sleep .. ... ..... .. . . . .. . seldom goes unrewarded Bhogawatī .. . . . . . .. . . . ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . .. . . .... .. .. ... . . . Sarv'ānanda swarūpinī .. .. . .. . . Complete 20 Vilāsinī . . . . Sadā-pūjyā . .. . .. . ...... .. .. . . .. love and protection from all the evil. . Sarva-priyaṅ-karī .. . . .. . The Bestower of Boons Jagad-ānanda kārinī .. . . . . .. . Desireless 25 264 . that on that level She can be one with them.. . . .. The Charming and Playful Goddess . . She can give them Her compassion. . Cabella... creating and ruling Tamo Guna Pleasing everyone The Embodiment of Universal Joy The Highest Form of Divine Bliss The One to be adored and worshipped 15 Residing in the Purest Lotus The Sacred Immutable Object of Adoration Universal wish-fulfilling Divine Energy All Auspiciousness Perfect. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . ... . . . .. .. . . . . ... ... . . . .. . Stutyā . The Cause of the Total Bliss of the Universe Jagat-jīva mayī . Pūrnā . . whose sport is the Universe Amoghā ..i The 108 Names of Shri Mahākālī j ‘Mahakali likes that Her children should worship Her. .. ... . . .. .. The Enjoyer of the Universe Sukhadā . Peaceful Sudhā-sindhu nivāsinī Dwelling in the Cosmic Ocean of Nectar Nidrā . . . . .... . . . . ... . . . The Infallible Mother whose darshan ... . . . . . The Bestower of Perfect Happiness Niṣhkāmā ... .. . ... . .. .. .. . .... . .. . . ... . .. ..... . .. . . . .. .. . .. . . The Life-force of the Universe Vajra-kaṅkālī . The Divine Wish-fulfilling Cow Kāma-swarūpā .. . . .... . .. . the Seed Energy of God’s desire Kāma-dhenu . . . . . .. .. Param'ānanda rūpā . . .. . .. . 5 10 The Dark Night. Padm’ālayā . .. . ... . . .. .. Sarva-maṅgalā . . . . .' Navaratri Puja.. .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . . .. . . .. .. Tāmasī . . .. ... .… Mahākālī You are… The Great Black Goddess... . Nandinī ....... . . .. .. . .. .. . ... . . .... . . . . . .. . The Slayer of Mahishasura * Raktabīja vināśhinī .. Whose dangling tongue has a thirst .. ... .. . . . . Chāmuṇḍā . ..... . Kuru-kula-virodhinī Cosmic wrath Radiant with fury The Killer of Chanda and Munda The One who rules by the sword Whose Fierce Radiance destroys demonic forces 35 The Destroyer of Enemies The Master of the Art of War Whose Sparkling Teeth are Red with Blood Fond of the Blood of Demons Holding a Skull in Her Hand 40 Confronting demonic hosts and . . .. . . . Without any Companion Loved by the Lord of all beings.. . . .... . .... . .. . ... .. ... .. Rakta-dantikā . .. . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . .. . The Killer of Madhu and Kaitabha * Mahiṣh’āsura ghātinī. .. . . .. . . . . Dark-bodied Nara-mundalī . . . ... .. . . The Coiled Energy of Pure Desire .... . Bhāswar’āsurī . . ... .. Bhūta-pati priyā . Shrī Shiva Dwelling in the land of bhoots and ghosts The Slayer of the demon chiefs Of the Form and Cooling Radiance of the Moon 55 * said without Shri 265 . .. .. .. . Preta-bhūmi kṛitālayā * Daityendra māthinī .. .. .. . Raṇa-paṇḍitā . .. . . . for the blood of demons Kuṇḍalinī . . Kapālinī . . . The Virgin Serpent Pati-vratā .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . .. .... Visaṅgī . Chandra-swarūpinī . . .. . that sleeps in the Water-pot Nāga-kanyā .. . . . . hailstorm and fury 30 Krodhinī . . .. ..... ... ... ..... . . . . . .. . . .. . . all the evils of the world Kṛiṣhṇa-dehā . . . . . . .. .. .The 108 N am es of Shri M ahakali * Madhu-kaitabha hantrī . . .. .. A Faithful and Devoted Wife Śhiva-saṅginī . . .. . ..... .. . . .... .. .. . . The Eternal Companion of Shrī Shiva 50 . . Khadga-pālinī . . . . . .. . .. . Wearing a Garland of Human Skulls Galat-rudhira-bhūṣhanā Adorned with Drops of Blood Preta-nṛitya-parāyaṇā The Ultimate Object of the Dance of dead souls 45 Lolā-jihvā .. .. . .. . .. . . Ugra-prabhā . .. . . .. .. The Destroyer of Narakasura Ugra-chand'eśhwarī .... . . . . . . .. .. * Śhatru-mardinī . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . ... . ... . .. . ...... . . .. ... .. .. . .. . Rakta-priyā .. . . . The Goddess of fire... ... . . . . ... .... ... ... . . ... . .. . .. ... . .. The Annihilator of Raktabija * Narak’āntakā .. . . . The Home of All Beauty Raktā . .. Surrounded by a halo of Purity and Whiteness Śhukr’ātmikā .. . . . . . .. . . . nourishment to the Whole Universe Priya-bhāśhinī . Having Marvelous Glittering Teeth Sindur'āruna-mastakā .. .. . . . .. .. . Intoxicated with the ’Self-created flowers’.. ... . .. .... Decorated with Red Sindur on the Forehead 60 Sukeśhī . . ... . . . . ... Śhukra-pūjyā .. .. .. . . . . .. . .. ... . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . ... . . Having a Bright Lotus-like Face Smera-vaktrā .. .. . With Beautiful Eyes Sudantī . .... ... . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . Whose Loose and Flowing Hair grants Liberation Chandra-koti-sama-prabhā .. . .. . ... . . . .... . .. . .. . The Life Force of the Universe Swayaṁbhū-kusum'onmādā . . .. ...... winning every heart Manoramā .. .. . . Red is Your Colour Swayaṁbhū-kusuma-prānā ... . . .. .. . . . .. . ... Of Unfathomable and Immeasurable Form Manoharā . .. . . The Slayer of Shumbha and Nishumbha 80 * said without Shri 266 . . Shining with the Lustre of ten million Moons Agādha-rūpinī . . . . . . . . . .. . . ... . .. . ... .. .. .... . . Dark Hair Smita-hāsyā . . . .. .. .... . .. Magnetic and Charming. . . .. ... .. . . Of Soft and Melodious Speech 65 Mukta keśhī . . . . Whose Magnificent Breasts give .. of an Obedient Wife Sarva-saundarya nilayā . . ... .. .. .. . . .. The Divine Mother with a Smiling Countenance Sulochanā . the Chakras 75 . . . . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri M ahakali Prasanna-padma-vadanā ... . . . Whose Divine Grace and Charm please all 70 Vaśhyā . Committed to destroying the Foes of Holiness * Niśhumbha-śhumbha·saṁhantrī . . . The Celestial Charmer in the form .... . .... .. .... ... . .. Gifted with Loving Eloquence Subhāśhinī . . . . . . . . . ... . . . ... .. . . . .. . .. . . Beautiful and Beloved.. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .... The Soul of Purity and Sacredness Śhukra-nindaka-nāśhinī... . Eternally Smiling to Your Devotees Mahat-kuchā ... . . . .. With Magnificent Long. . Worshipped as the Whiteness of Purity Śhukra-sthā . . ... .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .... .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . ..... . ... .. . .. .. .. . . . ... . . . . . Advaita bhoginī .. . . . . The Wide-gaping Consuming Power of Shri Agni Pāśhinī . . . . . comprising the lower three Chakras Vīra-jananī . The Mother of the Purest Wisdom Punya-dā .. . . . . . . .. . . . . ... .. . . . . . .. Showering Virtues and Holiness 90 Tapaswinī .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Kṣhamā . .. . .. . . . . . .... .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residing in the ‘Orb of Fire’. . .. . . . . . Bhakti-saṁyuktā . . Bhakt'ānanda mayī . Bhakta-bhāvitā . . . .. . . . . Garlanded with the heads of the Tripura demons Karālī . . .. . . . With Fierce Jaws Chandī . . . . . Niṣhkalaṅkā . . . . . . . . . . . Yog'eśhwarī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . Taraṅginī . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . Jaya-śhālinī . . . . . . Bhakta-śhaṅkarī . . . . . . . The Controller of Worldly Snares 85 Ghora-rūpā . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . Sarv'eśhwarī . . . . . . . . . . .The 108 N am es of Shri M ahakali Vahni-maṇḍala·madhya-sthā . . . . . Gariṣhṭhā . Chinta-mani . .. . . . . . .. . . . Sustaining the Enjoyment of Life Fulfilled by the Pure Love of Your Devotees Fulfilled by the Joy of Your Devotees Loving Her Devotees as Her Children The Source of Eternal Joy for Your Devotees 105 Giving All Blessings to Your Devotees To Whom one gets connected through Devotion Pure. .. . . . . Ascetic Forgiveness Bubbling with Life and Energy Chaste Purity The Mistress of the Cosmos 95 Overflowing with Joy The Victorious Queen The Wish-fulfilling Gem Delighted when devotees become One with You The Goddess of Yoga 100 Bhoga-dhārinī . . . . . . . .. the Earth Realm .. . . . .. . . . . . Having a Terrifying Form Ghora-daṁṣhṭrā . . . . . .. . . . . . . The Mother of the Brave Tripura-mālinī . . . . . . .. . . .. . . Fired up to destroy evil attacking Your Devotees Sumati . . . .. . . . . . . . Sādhak'ānanda-santoṣhā Bhakta-vatsalā . . . . . . . . . .. Śhuddhā . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . being beyond the mind. . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . emotions and ego Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 267 . . . . . Uttam’ānanda Bhairava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Nectar of Divine Bliss Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 268 . . . . . . Batuka Bhairava . . . . Param’ānanda Bhairava . . . . . . Kaṅkāla Bhairava . . Yoga Bhairava . You are the Formidable Aspect of Shri Shiva who instills terror in wrong-doers and removes fear from the hearts of devotees Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . Sur’ānanda Bhairava . . Siddha Bhairava . Kālāgni Bhairava . . . . . . . . . . . .i The 21 Names of Shri Bhairava j Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī Bhairava sākshāt Śhrī ĀdiŚhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhakti Bhairava . Kāla Bhairava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Lord of Absolute Purity The Mighty Lord who appears as a Child The Celibate Youth The Lord of Cremation Grounds and Cemeteries The Ancient Lord 15 The Lord of Ever-youthful Vigour The Supreme Bliss The Lord who pleases the Gods The Bliss of Divine Knowledge The Supreme Ecstasy 20 Amṛut’ānanda Bhairava . . . . . . . . Taruna Bhairava . Ānanda Bhairava . . . Perfect and Powerful Bearing the skull of Brahmā The Dark-hued Lord of Death and Time 5 The Fire of Destruction Lord of the Divine Union The Almighty Lord endowed with Great Power The Lord of Divine Bliss Bright like the Sun 10 Gaura Bhairava . . . Śhmaśhana Bhairava . . Batu Bhairava . Purā Bhairava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . appearing as a Young Boy The Seer. . . The Great All-powerful Bhairava Ever Young. . . . . . . . . . . Mārtanda Bhairava . . . . . . . . . Gñyān’ānanda Bhairava . .… You are… Mahā-bhairava . . Bāla Bhairava . master’ is amost always added to Śhrī Brairava’s name. So if Bhairava-nāth th somebody has a bad habit. Shrī Bhairava . Italy. In the Christian tradition.. of stealing. big Bhairava Bhairava-nāth th* th statue which is really a Swayambh Swayambhu and people are more left-sided.’ Shri Bhairava-nāth Puja.. they take him in front of Bhairava th Bhairava-nāth and make a flame. 06-08-89 *In India the term of respect ‘nāth –‘lord. 269 . both slayers of dragons. who guards the Subconscious and presides over the Left Channel.Shri Bhairava ‘In Nepal we have a very huge. In the Śhiva Purāna. symbolizing the removal of Ego.’ And they confess what wrong they have done. Śhrī Bhairava emerged as a manifestation of Lord Śhiva’s anger at Śhrī Brahmā for lying about finding the end of Śhiva’s pillar of fire in order to prove himself superior to Śhrī Vishnu. Bhairava had to do penance by wandering the planet visiting all the holy places using ‘Saint Michael binding the dragon’ by William Blake Brahmā’s skull as a begging bowl. He is the Archangel Michael and St. Bhairava-nāth cut off one of Lord Brahmā’s five heads. say. but. Bhairava-nāth th confess it. for this act of killing a Brahmin. and they ask them: ‘Now. say before Bhairava th. George.Kathmandu Śhrī Bhairava–‘Roaring fearfully’ is a terrifying aspect of Śhrī Śhiva. so they are afraid of Bhairava th. He carries out the Cosmic Dissolution at the End of Time. The Incarnations of Shri Bhairava Śhrī Mārkaṇḍeya - lived 14,000 years ago Śhrī Mahāvīra (599-527 BCE), Shri Kabīr (poet-saint, c.1400-1470 c.1400 CE), William Blake (artist-poet, poet, 1757-1827 CE). Śhrī Mahāvira –‘Great ‘Great Warrior’, Lord of the superego lived in Bihar, northern India. He was the twenty--fourth and last Tīrthaṅkara -‘liberated ‘liberated one’ of the Jain Shrī Bhairava - Nepal religion. Like Shrī Buddha He gave up a kingdom and achieved enlightenment after years of austerities and meditation; experiencing ing many tortures before attaining enlightenment. see: Bhairavnath Puja, 06-08-89; Mahāvira vira Puja, 28-03-91 Sant Kabīr–‘Great saint’. Weaver, Weaver poet, Bhakti saint. Like Guru Nanak, Shirdi Sai Baba and Ramana Maharshi, Sant Kabir advocated a Sahaja –‘simple, ‘simple, natural’ path.. His songs express an intense pure desire for union with God and are still popular today. today Poet, oet, painter, prin printer and prophet William Blake (b.28-11-1757) lived in London during the period of ‘the Enlightenment’. In his books 'Milton' and 'Jerusalem' he foretold Shrī Mataji’s incarnation and the establishment of Divine Humanity through the power of the Divine Feminine. He railed against the Church for making people feel guilty for natural desires. See: Hammersmith Town Hall, London, 28-11-85 270 Willaim Blake Self Self-portrait i The Bija Mantras of Shri Mahā-ganesha j Om Om swāhā Om śhrīm swāhā Om śhrīm hrīm swāhā Om śhrīm hrīm klīm swāhā Om śhrīm hrīm klīm glaum swāhā Om śhrīm hrīm klīm glaum gam swāhā Om śhrīm hrīm klīm glaum gam Gaṇapataye vara varada sarva-janam me vaśham-ānaya swāhā Om Shrim, Hrim, Klim, Glaum, Gam, to Shri Ganesha Most excellent giver of boons, bring all people into my control, well spoken! Anaya ityantaḥ swāhā Thus ends misfortune. The following mantra of the Goddess also works powerfully on Agnya Chakra: Aīm Hrīm KIīm Chāmuṇḍāyai vicche namaḥ* Victory to the Goddess who destroys demonic tendencies! Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ *Shri Mataji gave this mantra with namaḥ at the end. Book of Adi Śhakti, ch.7.etc. Bīja-‘seed’ mantras- are sounds which have power but only mystical meanings. Swāhā-‘Speak well!’- is the consuming power of the sacred fire. Śhrīm- is the Bīja of the Goddess in the Heart and Sahasrāra. (Shri Mataji’s name starts with it!) Aīm- ‘Ayeem’ is the Sṛishti -‘Creation’ Bija (Aindrī/Mahāsaraswati) activating the Pure Desire in the Mūlādhār -Sacrum Hrīm- the Sthiti -‘Sustenance’ Mahālakshmī Bīja - the ascent of the Kundalini up the Sushumna Nadi, and the Union of Shiva and Śhakti in the Sahasrāra. Klīm- the Samhara -‘Dissolution’ Mahākālī Bija- as Ānanda -‘Bliss’ in the Sahasrāra. Glaum- takes the attention down to Mother Earth and Mūlādhāra Chakra Gam- the Ganesha Bija, raising the Kundalini and conferring Bliss in the Sahasrāra. Chāmuṇḍā- the aspect of Shri Durgā who destroys the demons Chaṇḍa-‘anger’ and Muṇḍa-’bald head’ signifying the removal of Ego. Namaḥ -‘Salutations’ is also na –‘not’, maḥ -‘I’, an ego-negating mantra. Corrected from original SYMB according to available sources 271 i The 21 Names of Shri Mahāvīra j Shri Mahavira is the 24th and final Tirthankara-‘prophet’ of the Jain religion. Each Tirthankara is protected by an aspect of Shrī Durga. Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī ….. You are…… Vardhamāna Leading us to progress and evolve Mahāvīra . . . . . . . The Great Hero Gñyata-nandana Born into an ................................. Illustrious Family Nirgrantha . . . . . Free of all ties ................................. and possessions Śhramaṇa . . . . . . Ascetic 5 Jayā . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘ Victorious’- Goddess of Siddha-chakra Yantra of the Jains ................................. the 17th Tirthankara Tārāvatī . . . . . . . . ‘ Granting Salvation’ - Goddess of the 18th Tirthankara Bahu-rūpinī . . . . ‘Having many forms’ – Goddess of the 20th Tirthankara Chāmuṇḍā . . . . . . ‘ The Destroyer of Demons’ – Protecting the 21st Tirthankara Aparājītā . . . . . . . ‘Unsurpassed’ –Protectress of the 19th Tirthankara 10 ... Padmāvatī . . . . . . ‘Lotus-like’ – Goddess protecting the 23rd Tirthankara Ambā . . . . . . . . . . . ‘ Mother’ – Protectress of 22nd Tirthankara. Sidhhāyikā . . . . . ‘Achieving liberation’ – Protectress of Shrī Mahāvīra, ................................. the 24th Tirthankara Bhairava . . . . . . . . The Lord of the Subconscious Vimal'eśhwara . . ‘Lord of Purity’; Yaksha deity of the Siddha-chakra 15 Mani-bhadra . . . Chief of Yakshas, an aspect of Shrī Shiva. Brahma-śhānti . . ‘ Supreme Peace’ –Goddess of 10th Tirthankara Kṣhetra-pāla . . . ‘Protector of Sacred Places’; Yaksha Deity of Siddha-chakra Dharm'endra . . . ‘ The Foremost of the Righteous’- Yaksha Husband of ................................. Padmavati protecting the 23rd Tirthankara Anaṅga-ruddha ‘Sky-clad’, who rendered the God of Love ineffectual 20 Sarvaḥ . . . . . . . . . . The Whole; Īśhwara, beyond the Three Gunas Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 272 Techniques for clearing the Left Side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Meditating with the right hand on the Earth, and the left hand towards Shrī Mataji’s Photo Three candle treatment Camphor Matka (lemons and chillies) Ajwain / frankincense dhuni String knotting / burning Paper / name burning Havan Drinking vibrated salt in water Shrī Ganesha Atharva Shirsha, the names of Shrī Ganesha, Shrī Mahākālī, Shrī Bhairava, Shrī Śhiva, Shrī Mahāvira Expressing devotion (bhakti) Singing God's praise (bhajans) ‘To be collective... is very difficult for a person who is left-sided, who is all the time feeling very sad, unhappy and worried, cannot enjoy the fun of collectivity... while a hot tempered person, a right-sided person, does not enjoy any collectivity, does not allow anybody to enjoy collectivity, no doubt, but tries to be in the collective so that he can assert, tries to show the superiority naturally he cannot enjoy the collective. So those people who cannot become collective are either rightsided or left-sided but more left-sided. But left-sided people can be collective in negativity. There is a very big fraternity of bhoots.’ Shri Bhairavanath Puja, Italy, 06-08-89 273 274 The Right Side (Piṅgalā Nāḍī) Om Ham Hanumate Rudr'ātmakāya Hum Phat All Power to Shri Hanumana, Whose Soul is Shrī Shiva Himself 275 . . . Vikata-rūpa . . . Sugrīva-mitra . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Bhīma . . . You are… Saffron-coloured and Immeasurably Strong The Messenger of Shrī Rāma The Son of the Wind-God The Greatest of the Monkeys The Son of Anjani A Great and Powerful Warrior The Incarnated Son of Shrī Shiva Highly Learned Of Golden Complexion 5 10 Of Huge and Powerful Form Almighty and Formidable Loved by Shrī Rāma The Eternal Servant of Shrī Rāma The Lord of Immense Strength 15 A Friend to Sugriva. . . . . . . . .… Bajaraṅga-balī . .. . . . Rāma-duta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Shri Mataji. . . . Balavāna . . . . . . . . . . . . Kānchana-varna . . Anjanī-putra . . Rāma-priya . . . . . . . Mahāvīra . . . . . . . You bring to fruition all His Enterprises Amita jīvana-phala-pradāyaka . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Śhaṅkara-suvana . . . . . Vidyāvāna . . Saṅkata vimochaka . . . . . . . .i The 108 Names of Shri Hanumāna j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Hanumāna sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Holy Mother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . helping him regain His Kingdom Guarding the Door of Shrī Rāma The Destroyer of ghosts and evil spirits The Remover of all sickness and disease The Liberator from all danger and difficulties 20 Always anxious to accomplish Shrī Rama's work.. Granting the unlimited Fruits of Life Aṣhṭa-siddhi-nava-nidhi-dāyaka Giving the Eight Powers and Nine Forms of Devotion 276 . . . . . . . . . Kapīśha . . . . . . Pavana-suta . . . . . . You remove our pride. Rāmakaj’ātura . . . We bow to You in eternal gratitude! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī.. . . . . . . arrogance and hypocrisy with Your Humour and Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . You are verily the Archangel Gabriel as Shrī Hanumana. Rāma-dwāra-pāla . Rāmadāsa . . *Bhūta-piśhācha nāśhaka Sarva-vyādhi-hara . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Raghubīra-stuta . .. . . . Whose Every Cell bears the Name of Shrī Rāma 25 Enlightening the Entire Universe The Bestower of Shrī Rama's Gentle Qualities The Praiaser of Shrī Rāma of the Raghu Dynasty Instilling Devotion for Shrī Vishnu Rejoicing in reciting the Mahā-mantras The Giver of Supreme Joy 30 Sahaja-hṛidaya vāsī . . . . Tulsidāsa stuta .. burning Ravana's city with Your Tail . . .. . . The Most Auspicious and Blissful Form Sura-bhūpa .. .. . .. The Ocean of Knowledge and Virtues Kuñchita-keśha ... . .. Skilled. . The Destroyer of Pain and Sorrow Ati-chātura . Wise and extremely Intelligent 277 . The Praiser of Shrī Rāma’s Character 45 Atulita-bala-dhāma . . . . . Mahā-sukha .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . Bringing the life-saving Sanjivani Herb to save Lakshmana Lakṣhmana-prāna dātā . .. . . . As Strong as the Best of Mountasins 35 Bala-vīra . .. . . . Strong and Valiant Laṅkeśha-gṛuha-bhañjana The Destroyer of the houses of Lanka. . . . . . . . . . .. . . Mahā-mantra . . . ... . The One with Curly Hair Vikrama .. . . . The Redeemer of evil tendencies Giri-vara-bala . . . . .. . . . .... . . . . . . . . Giving Great Joy to Shrī Mataji Sahaja-dhwaja-virājita . The Wielder of the Mace Sahaja-saṅgha rakṣhaka . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . Son of the Wind -God (Marut) 50 Duḥkha-bhanjana . . Residing in the Hearts of Sahaja Yogis Maṅgala-mūrti rūpa . .. . . . . . . . Invincible Marut-nandana . .. . .. . . .. Hari bhakti dāyaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . The Repository of Immeasurable Strength Gñyāna-guṇa sāgara ..The 108 N am es of Shri H anum ana Roma-roma-Rāma-nāma-dhārī . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . Named Māruti. . .. The Protector of the Sahaj Collective Sanjīvani upalabdha . Rāma-rasa dāyaka . . . . Sarva-jagat-ujiyārā-dāyaka . Seated on the Victory Flag of Sahaja Yoga 40 Gadā-hasta . ... The Prince of Devas Kumati nivāraka . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . ... . .. The One who saved Lakshmana’s Life Rāma-charitra vandana . Praised by Tulsidas Nirmalā-harṣha . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . Manoratha sampūrnaka The Ascent The One appearing before Shrī Sītā in a Subtle Form The Well·wisher of Shrī Sītā Completely Blessed by Shrī Rāma Of Unblemished Purity and Innocence 75 Terrifying Whose Eyes are the Sun. Leaping across the sea to bring Shrī Rāma's . . .. . . . . . . .. . . ... . . .. . . . . . . . . . Bhayaṅkara .. .... . . .. Ram’āśhirvādita . . . . ... . . Rāma bhakta . . . . . .. . Bala-bhīma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . Moon and Fire The One who found Shrī Sītā (in Lanka) The Destroyer of Diseases The Fulfiller of Desires 80 Mokṣha-dwāra . . . . . . . . . .*Asura nikhandana . . . . . .. . ... . . . .. . Bhakti swarūpa . . . . . . . . . . The 108 N am es of Shri H anum ana The Destroyer of the Asuras Powerful like a Lion The Lord of the Earth 55 The Greatest Devotee of Shrī Rāma Devotion Personified Worshipped by the Entire World The Son of King Kesari The Great Yogi 60 Sindūra lepita . . . . . .. . . Kṛipa nidhāna . .. . . . . Siṁha . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . Anointed with red kum·kum paste to Your Body Beyond the Boundaries of Time and Space Dwelling and moving in the forest The Creator of Good Fortune The Reservoir of Blessings 65 The Great King Fond of singing Shrī Rāma's Bhajans Proud (as a disciple of Shrī Mataji) Formidable Strength Immortal 70 Ūrdhva-gāmī . . .. . . . . . . ... As dear to Shrī Rāma as His Brother Bharata Jaladhi-lāṅghita .. Rāma-bhajana rasika . . . . . . . . . .. . Prasidha .. .. . . Goswāmī .. .. . ... . . . . Chiranjīvī . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . Kesarī nandana . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . Roga nāśhaka . . . .. Sanātana . . . . message to Shrī Sītā The Most Eminent Angel of the Universe 278 . . Sītā jīvana-hetu kāya . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. Chandra-sūry’āgni netra Sītā-anveśhaka . ... . . Sūkṣhma rūpa . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Bhāgya vidhātā ... . . Vanachara .. . . . . Mahārājā . . . . .. . . . The Gateway to Emancipation Bharata-sama-priya . . . . . . . . . . . . . Niṣhkalaṅka .. . . . . . . . .. . Jagat vandita . . . . . . . . . Garvita .. .. Mahāyogī . .. . . . Whose Vehicle is the Wind Ahaṁkāra-khandana .. . . . Vajra-deha . The One who. .. .. . . .. . Having a Melodious Singing Voice Sumaṅgala . .. . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . Incarnating as the eleventh Destructive Power (Rudra) 90 Vāyu vāhana . . . . . . . . . . . adapted for Sanskrit. . . . . Jānakī-mātā samāchārī .. . . . . .. . . . The Master of Balancing Devotion (Left Side) and Power (Right Side) Phalāhāra prasanna ... Devadūta . . . Nirmalā-dūta . Nirmalā bhakta . ... . . .. . . . .. .. . . The Destroyer of Ego Vaikuntha-bhajana priya Fond of singing bhajans in Vaikuntha Santa sahāya . . . .. . .. . .. . . . ... . . . . . Supremely Auspicious Brahma-chārī . .. Nirmalā priya . swallowed . . . May 2005. . . . . . . . . . . .. . Manojava . .... . . .. . . . . . . . The Master Bridge Builder Bhānu-grāsa . . . . . . Enjoying eating Fruit 100 Quicker than Thought Strong like the Thunderbolt The Messenger of God. . with the 108 qualities of Shrī Hanumana. . The Bestower of Discrimination and Wisdom Bhakti-śhakti-samādhikārī . The Guru 85 Yantrī . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . the Sun to control it Viveka dāyaka . . . . . . . . . . the Archangel Gabriel The Messenger of Shrī Mataji As Fast as the Wind 105 Treating Shrī Mataji and Shrī Sītā equally The Perfect Disciple of Shrī Mataji Loved by Shrī Mataji Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ These names from the Hanuman Chalisa. . . . The Essence of All Action and Right Side Activity (reddish brown) 95 Setu-bandha viśhārada . . .The 108 N am es of Shri H anum ana Guru . 279 . . . . . . . The Helper of the Saints Piṅgala . . . . ... . .. .. . . . . . as a Child. Pavana-gati bhramana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . ... . were presented to Shrī Mataji. . . . . .. . . . . . . The Divine Engineer who works through our conscience Swara-sundara . The Pure Chaste Student Rudr’āvatāra . . .. . . . ..... .. . by the Austrian collective at Sahasrara Puja.. .. . . . i 108 Qualities of Shri Hanumana j Shrī Mataji. You breathe truth. 5 You use Your powers very amusingly. You do not doubt. You go to any extent to protect the people who are in truth. By working together. You are aware that You are an angel. self-confidence and discrimination. In the same way. You do not wait. You are the Archangel Gabriel. The following invocations are taken from Your Puja speeches. while Shrī Ganesha is cool. Truth is Your life. by Your grace. O Most Noble Shri Hanumāna. Together You are the security force of the Sahaja Yogis. You are aware that You have all the rights and all the powers.we bow with humility at Your Feet… You are an angel. You made the people of Lanka aware that Ravana was an evil person. You are not afraid of untruth or falsehood. You do not take any problems upon Yourself. You give guidance. You protect all the Sahaja Yogis. 15 Your nature is to carry out the order. 10 You go to any extent to establish truth. You put our bandhans into action. You are not worried as to what people will say to You. You are called Devadut. You have allowed us to worship You in Your form as Shrī Hanumana. and nothing else matters to You. 280 . You and Shrī Ganesha killed the evil king who was after the life of Saint Nizamuddin. The Ganas see everything that might attack Sahaja Yogis and inform Shrī Ganesha. You have the right to use Your capacities and powers. You burnt the whole of Lanka and were laughing at it. You are very fast. so by setting the whole of Lanka on fire. who acts immediately to protect them. You only solve them. You knew that Ravana was afraid of fire. Shrī Ganesha gets in touch with Shrī Hanumana. You express the inner power of Sahaja Yogis through bandhans. the ambassador of God Almighty. Your father is Shrī Vayu the wind-God.the power to become infinitely heavy 4.the power to become almost weightless 5. Anima . You want all the Sahaja Yogis to be like You .quick people with the whole attention on the job of Sahaja Yoga. Sukshma . You protect our Right Heart. 20 You are very alert and You are beyond time. You are the integration of Bhakti and Shakti . for the saints as well as for the incarnations. nobody can lift You.although You have no hesitation to kill evil. lshitva . Laghima .absolute lordship 8.the power to subjugate all 9. Vaśhitva . You do everything effortlessly. Prakamya .the power to realise whatever You desire 7. You are innocence.unrestricted access to all places 6. Garima . Your mother is Shrī Anjani. the Left Side and the Right Side. Prapti . always in a dancing mood like Shrī Ganesha.that is. You are an eternal child. You maintain the Right Side of human beings. You proved that You are an ocean of love (bhakti) .the power to expand Your body to an infinitely large size 3. You control and protect the Right Side of human beings. This represents Your Shakti. 25 Your head is that of a monkey. You are a very fast person. simplicity and pure intellect. Mahima . You do the work before anybody else can do it. 35 281 . You understand the importance of time.the power to become so subtle that nobody can see You Nobody can see You. 30 You have nine siddhis: 1. You do not postpone any work.the power to reduce Your body to the size of an atom 2.You ran up the Virāta's body and ate up Sūrya. You control people who have too much Right Side. You are very dynamic and quick-witted. You control the Sun .108 Qualities of Shri H anum ana You solve all problems. 108 Qualities of Shri H anum ana You bring down the speed of right-sided people. by giving them lethargic heaviness. 55 You were created to support Shrī Rāma. cordless telephones and loudspeakers.if we run up and down the Pingala Nadi instead of You. 60 You could not wear the garland of pearls given to You by Shrī Sītā. You have complete dedication to Shrī Rāma. because there was no Shrī Rāma inside the pearls. 40 You can extend Your tail. You are the master of all networks. You give all the discoveries of the ether to people who are right-sided. You spoil our plans . In this way we may act without heating up our Right Side. Shrī Rāma. You are a great character in our being. You are the source of enthusiasm. You are anxious to do Shrī Rāma's work. You give us guidance and protection. You can go into a formless state. You can fly in the air and by flying in the air You can carry the message from one place to another. You are absolutely subservient to the benevolent king. You are always bowed down to Shrī Rāma. You supply all the necessary guidance for our futuristic planning. the Lord of the ether. You give television. You opened Your heart to show that Shrī Rāma was inside. You hold a mace –‘Gada’ in Your hand to reduce our illusions. You can become so big that You start floating in the air. You know all the tricks. You give all the blessings of the ether. 50 You manage all the ethereal connections without material connection. You carry all the messages through the ether. You are the Lord of the subtle (causal). 282 . so You can handle everyone everywhere. 45 Your movements are the cause of all communication. Through Your Bhakti –‘ocean of love’ we may use Your fire. 65 You tell us to be surrendered only to God Almighty and to no-one else. aesthetics and majestic places. and they were all dangling in the air. You give the understanding of what is good for us. You are not ascetic. You create all kinds of vibrations. You were sent by Shrī Rāma to find the Sanjivani herb and so You brought back the whole mountain. You create the co-relationship between the different sides of the brain. You give us the power to think and protect us from bad thinking. You turned the swastika stencil used by the Nazis onto its reverse side thereby turning its power from that of protection to destruction. You stopped Hitler from winning the war. You put Your tail around the necks of many rakshasas and flew. You make fun of all egotistical people. You are 'sat asat viveka buddhi'. 85 You work in the brain of all the politicians. 283 . You are the force that makes us surrender to our guru. 75 You are our conscience. the intelligence to discriminate between truth and untruth. You control human beings through their conscience. 80 You tickled Ravana's nose with Your tail to make fun of him. 70 You take back the electromagnetic force in people who are over right-sided and so bring about Yuppies' disease [chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)]. You dislike all artificial expression created by the human ego. You like subtle expression in art and life.108 Qualities of Shri H anum ana In order to save Shrī Lakshmana's life. You asked our Holy Mother to make Germany like Shrī Hanumana. You were sitting on top of Arjuna's chariot. You create all electromagnetic forces. You love splendour. You create the movements in molecules and atoms. You give mental understanding. You make all the yogis surrender. burning. humility and dynamism. 100 You listen to the prayers of all the Sahaja Yogis. You perform miracles to show the stupidity and foolishness of people. You show the way to the abstract. You make us childlike. so no one can touch us.Shrī Sītā. You worship the Lotus Feet of Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī. 95 You serve Shrī Mahālakshmi in all Her forms . we are completely safe. When we use this Shakti to love everybody without limits. You are the enemy of alcohol and set drunkards on fire as You did with Lanka. You make us very mild. make people meet each other and become friends. You addressed Mother Mary as 'Immaculata Salve' – ‘Nirmalā Salve’. give them horrible diseases. You are always at the Feet of Shrī Mataji. You are the most effective instrument for Shrī Ādi Shakti because You are nothing but obedience.108 Qualities of Shri H anum ana You let us see our ego and You finish the ego. You make all the Sahaja Yogis join Your company to do our Holy Mother's work and transform the whole world. to Sahasrara. If drunkards attack You. You are killing. 105 You perform miracles to convince the Sahaja Yogis that Shrī Mataji has made them all angels. 90 You take care of all the children of the world. You give us the power of bhakti (true love and devotion). sweet and happy. You always take care of Shrī Mataji. suppressing and removing all the evil people around the Sahaja Yogis. Rādhā and Mary. which are the names of Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī. You let us feel Shrī Mataji in our heart. You give all the information to our Holy Mother. You throw them into the sea. raise fights within their families and with their so-called friends. Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai nama namaḥ 284 . You bring us close to Shrī Mataji. O Great-bodied One. You hold a thunderbolt and a flag. Tulsidas says: Śhrī Guru charana saroja raja. May the dust of Your Feet clean the mirror of my mind. Remover of evil tendencies in the mind and friend of wisdom. strength. You are also 3) Mahā-bīr. Sumirāum Pāvāna-kumāra. I will describe the pure glory of Shri Rama. Jo dāyaku phal. ujāgara. I remember the Son of the Wind God. to relieve me of all my sufferings and impurities. Kānthe mūnja janeū sājai. tihū-lok. With the sacred thread of moonj grass across Your shoulder. kapīs. kesā. chāri. Bar. Knowledge and Virtue. bal. Youthful. 1640 Shri Hanuman raises devotees to his own level of excellence. bikram. buddhi bidyā dehu mohi. Kumati nivār. Victory to Shri Hanuman. Ocean of Jay. vikāra. 2) Rāma-dūt. bajarañgī. jasu. sumati ke sañgī. gñyān. nāmā. birāj. The Hanuman Chalisa starts with two Dohas invoking the Guru. with curly hair. with mighty limbs. Messenger of Shri Rama. Of golden complexion and well attired. wearing ear rings. Choupai (Verses of four padas-‘feet’ of six syllables each) 1) Jay. Hail Greatest of Monkeys who illuminates the Three Worlds. Courageous warrior. who bestows the four gifts -. Son of Shri Anjani. Harahu kales. Dharma –‘Right conduct’. guṇ. 5) Hāth. subesā. bimal. Artha-‘Wealth’ Kāma-‘Love’. called the Wind-God’s Son. kuṇḍal. 285 . Bal. Nija manu mukuru sudhāri. Hanumān. which is a perpetual state of beatitude. atulīt. baran. dhāmā. bajra aur dhvajā birājai. Mokṣha-‘Liberation’ Realising the limitations of the mind. c. 4) Kanchan. Give me strength. sāgara. wisdom and knowledge. of unequalled Anjanī-putra Pavana-sut. kuñchit.i Shri Hanumān Chālisā j Written by Saint Tulsidas. Buddhi-hīn.naū Raghubar. I bow to the Lotus Feet of the Holy Guru. Kānan. tanu jānike. Shri Rama then embraced You in joy. jag. mahā jaga-bandana.’ He said. dīnhā. Brahmādi munīsā. 286 . kāj. Kuber. You revel in listening to the lore of the Lord. 8) Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiyā. jiyāye. 12) Raghupati kīnhīm bahut baḍāī. mam. ‘The thousand faced Shesha sings As. ‘You are as dear to me as Bharat. basiyā. Lakhan. gāvai. jānā. and Protection as well as great poets and scholars have all failed to sing fully of Your glories.You are worshipped by the whole world. jahāté. Wealth. rūp. dharī Lañka jarāvā. Tumhāro jas. rūp. Rām. virtuous and wise Always anxious to do Shri Rama’s work. dhari siyahim dikhāvā. You served the cause of Lord Ramachandra. haraṣhi ura lāye.chandra ke kāj. Shri Raghupati praised You very highly Tum. lagāvai. samvāre. the Lord of Lakshmi said. Glorious and radiant. milāya rāja-pad.kār. kahi Śhrīpatī kanth. Thus You retrieved his lost kingship for him. You are highly learned. Vibhishana listened to Your advice and Lañkeśhwar. Shri Narada and Sharada sings Your praise.Shri H anum an Chalisa 6) Śhañkar. sahit. 13) Sahas. Śhārad. Sītā man. Teja pratāp. Lord Rama. 15) Jam. How can this poet express Your excellence? 16) Tum. suvan. 10) Bhīm. Shri Lakshmana. dharī asur. badan. Lakshman and Sita. kahi saké kahāté. O son of Kesari. up. The God-realised saint Sanaka. Rām. The Gods of Death. Enshrining in Your heart Shri Rama. ahīsā. 7) Bidyāvān. 14) Sanak‛ādik. Kesarī-nandana. Your praise’. rūp. 9) Sūkṣhm. bhaye sab. Sugrīva-hi kīnhā. became the King of Lanka. the whole world knows this. You brought the Sanjivani herb and revived Śhrī Raghubīr. Acquiring a terrifying form to destroy the Rām. Shining with auspiciousness. priya Bharat.hi sama bhāī. Asuras. along with Nārad. You helped Sugriva and brought him to Rām. You burnt the city of Lanka. Bikat. dikpāl. guṇī ati chātura. sahāre. Assuming a colossal figure. You appeared to Sita in a tiny form. karibai ko ātura. 11) Lāya sañjīvan. Lakhan. pressing You to His heart. 17) Tumharo mantra Vibhīṣhana mānā. Kavi kobid. rakh. Anyone coming to You with a desire in mind. sahasra jojan. hāṅk. 287 . na āgñyā binu paisāre. why should one fear? You alone can control the great power You possess. You mistook it for a sweet fruit and tried to swallow it. Japat. paratāp. kram. You leapt across the sea. The World knows the supreme success of Shri Hanuman. jagat. jo lāvai. You brought to fruition all His enterprises. 28) Aur. par. pāvai. Hai parasiddh. with Thy Grace. Tinake kāj. tapasvī rājā. jagat ujiyārā. You guard the doorsteps of Lord Rama. Hanuman delivers a person from misery Man. Tumhārā. pīrā. If he meditates on Him in thought. All disease and pain are destroyed by the constant repetition of the name of valiant Shri Hanuman. All the three worlds tremble at Your call. par. The Sun is twelve thousand yojans away. sunāvai. Tum. Tāsu amit. harai sab. Evil spirits do not dare to come near one who recites Your name. All happiness lies in seeking refuge at Your feet. phal.wāre.Shri H anum an Chalisa 18) Jug. jānū. When You are the Protector. nām. 23) Āpan. chhuṛāvai. kāhū ko ḍaranā. Lord Rama is the Detached Ruler of the Universe. 20) Durgam. word and action. No wonder that putting Lord Rama’s ring Jaladhi lāghi gaye acharaj. dhyān. 21) Rām. rakṣhak.te kāṁpai. Rām. Sugam. Līlyo tāhi madhur. sukh. 27) Sab. jab. samhāro āpai. 29) Chāro jug. nahi āvai. nāhi. Hot. 25) Nāsai rog. pishāch. 22) Sab. Your Bright Glory travels all directions and ages. jivan. anugraha Tumhāre tete. sakal. vīrā. jo koī lāvai. sājā. 24) Bhūt. bhānū. ke jete. You give that person the unlimited fruits of life. Hanumat. nirantar. tej. Tīnom lok. Mahābir. phal. māhi. Tum. kāj. bachan. O Great Warrior duāre Tum. manorath. lahai Tumhārī saranā. nikaṭ. All difficult tasks of the world are rendered easy. 19) Prabhu mudrikā meli mukh. in Your mouth. 26) Sañkaṭ. té Hanumān. No one can enter His presence without Your permission. the evil forces. bār. other Deity. bisarāvai. siddhi sākhī Gaurīsā. Dev. sukh. bar. dulāre. kara-ī. se-ī sarb. 33) Tumhare bhajan. jā-ī. jay. rasāyan.bīrā. nidhī ke dātā. sadā Hari cherā. Jo sumirai Hanumat. 31) Aṣhṭa siddhi nav. ‘O Lord. Abode of Shri Rama. Kījai nāth. 39) Jo yah. kar. Sadā raho Raghupati ke dāsā. pāth. You are the Protector of seekers and saints. If reborn. 35) Aur. ko pāvai. ke dukh. Chālisā. You dispense the Eight Powers and the Nine Types of *Devotion. 346 for the ‘Nine Forms of Devotion’. will achieve success and get the darshan of Lord Shiva. na dhara-ī. will be delivered from difficulties and will attain great joy. Your Devotees need not remember any Hanumat. 32) Rām. Victory to Hanuman! Lord of my entire Self Shower Your grace on me as a Divine Guru. 37) Jay. he becomes a Devotee of Shri Viṣhṇu. Hanumān. may You always reside in my heart!’ * See p. By singing Your praise one reaches Shri Janam. katai mitai sab. pīrā. the Strong and Brave. You are ever the Servant of Lord Rama. 36) Sañkat. jay. hridaya mama derā. dīnh. Asur. One who recites this Chalisa a hundred Chhūtahi bandi mahā sukh. Rām. Tumhare pāsā. In the end such a one enters the Divine Jahom janma Hari-bhakta kahā-ī. gosā-ī. 40) Tulsīdās. bal. pur. times. ke Tum. kāla Raghubar. All Happiness is assured by Lord Hanuman. One who recites this Chalisa in praise of Hoy.tā chitt. ko-ī. 38) Jo sat. As a boon bestowed on You by the Divine Mother Janaki. Kṛipā karahu gurudev. janam. As. kī nā-ī. 288 . Jānakī Mātā. Rama. And is freed from the sorrows You possess the Divine Elixir of Shri Rama’s Name. Tulsidas is ever the Servant of the Lord and prays perpetually. Rām.Shri H anum an Chalisa 30) Sādhu sant. All difficulties and pain are destroyed. nikandan. When one remembers Hanuman. padhai Hanumān. 34) Ant. rakhawāre. of many lifetimes. You are the Destroyer of the Asuras. Shri Hanuman. ho-ī. O Protector off Heaven and Earth. view 'Eleven Hanumâ Hanumânas came out of the Mother Earth to say that he was the incarnation of Hanumâ Hanumâna. Shri Māruti Stotra and a version of the Rām māyana from Shri Hanuman’s point of view. Make total and unreserved surrender unto Him. Have Satsang –‘collective singing and worship’ with devotees. Most Auspicious Figure.. greed. Love all. anger.Shri H anum an Chalisa Dohā . You will attain attain Immortality and Eternal Bliss’. 20 Hanumâna Himself.Jai! Samartha Rāmdās (1608-1681 (1608 CE) Swāmī Rāmdās –‘Servan ‘Servant of Shri Rama’ was the Guru uru of the Maratha King Shivaji (1627-1680). Aurangzeb Rāmdās was also a poet and writer. He wrote the Ganesha Aar. See Lord Rama in all creatures. Feel His presence everywhere. and he was a man who was very detached. He was Hanumâ Brahmapuri. Keep the image of Lord Rama in your heart. 20-12-88. (1627 who successfully resisted the invasion of Maharashtra by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Rām. Remover of misfortunes. Bliss’ 289 . Repeat the name of Lord Rama always. hatred and egoism.' Shri Rāmdās’s final instructions to His foillowers were: ‘Do not think much of your bodily wants. sura With ith Shri Rama.ti. Son of the Wind God. sañkat. His main works are the Manache Shlok hloka –‘meditations’. na Râmad madâsa âsa was the Guru of Shivaji. Sitā sahita. Please ease reside in my heart. a large book of spiritual and practical advice still widely used in Maharashtra.. Shivaji. Annihilate lust. You will always live in Him alone. Hridaya basahu sura-bhūpa.Thee Hanuman Chalisa closes with a fervent prayer. Live for Him alone. Serve Him in all beings. sañkat harana. Bolo Śhrī Mahā-Hanumāna Hanumāna sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devi ki…. Lakhan. mūrati rūpa. Pavana-tanay. Lakshman and Sita. Mañgal. and the Dāsbodh. . . .and reciting these names before the rising Sun can help clear the Back Agnya. . . . Makar Sankranti Puja was performed for Shri Mataji every year. . You are verily the Life-giving Power of the Sun. . . . . . . . . . . Glorious Brilliance Khaga . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whose Rays bring Life and Vitality Sūrya . . . . . . . . . . . Radiating Light Arka . . . . . . This festival celebrates the Sun’s turning northward again. . . . . . . . . . . . . Moving through the Sky 5 Deva-kārya . . . Obedient to Divine Commands Hiranya-garbha . . . . . . . . . . beholding the actions of mankind Bhānu . . . . . The Friend who is Generous beyond measure Ravi . 290 . The Heavenly Sun. . . . born of the Golden Egg Aruna . Salutations to You! Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. . . . The Impeller and Stimulator of Life Āditya . . . . . . . . Emanating Rays Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ The Names of Shrī Surya are mainly recited for Makar Sankranti Puja on 14 or 15 January. . . .… You are… Mitra . . . The Creative Principle. . . . . . . . .i The 12 Names of Shri Sūrya j Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Sūrya sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ O Divine Mother Shri Mataji . The names can also awaken the power of the Right Side. . . . . The Dawn personified as the Sun's charioteer Savitā . . . The Son of Āditi – the Mother of the Devas 10 Bhāskara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Surya Namaskar – a physical Yoga exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . The Divine Abode of Ice and Snow Chandramā . Mukut'eśhwarī . Chitta-nirodha . ... Muḥammad ..... .... Relaxingand Soothing Over-activity Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 291 . The Mistress of Mount Kailash. ... The Incarnations of Shri Brahmadeva . . .. and Gruha-lakshmi Sarva tāpa hārinī ...... . the icy home of Lord Shiva Nirmala chitta . .. . . . .Cooling mantras for Liver and Right Swadhishthana Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī... . .. . Chit-śhakti .. . .. .. that brought Shrī Lakshmana back to life Vichāra śhaithilya . .... ... . ..… You are… Himālaya devatā .... ... ... .. . .. . Chitt'eśhwarī .... who cleanses and invigorates the liver Hazrat-Āli Fātima Bi .. ... . .. ... .. The Moon....... .... . . . .. .... The One who relaxes Thinking and Planning Ati-kriya śhaithilya .... . ...... . . ... Pure Attention.. . . . suppressing thought The Supreme Ruler of the attention The Power of Consciousness The Goddess who protects the vital functions of the liver Prophet Mohammed. always at Shri Mataji’s Feet Controlling the Attention.. .. ... The Restorative Power of the Sanjivani herb . . . . . . . . giving the cool vibrations in Sahasrāra Kailāsa swāminī .. . The Remover of all heat Sanjīvani swāminī .. Swadhishthana is very happy when you are just laughing and enjoying and not bothered about nonsense. Sydney. Surrender to God. Swadhishthana He's trying to distract you. you must get into silence. Once you get into silence.' Second night of Navaratri. Shrī Kārtikeya. Shrī Rāma Kavach. Shrī Maruti Stotra. Putting attention more on Nature (to help cool down our thinking and planning). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Meditating with the left hand towards the sky. Drinking vibrated sugar-water or kokum juice. Shrī Rāma and Shrī Sūrya. 13-10-01 292 . names of Shrī Hanumana. Putting ice on the liver & Right Swadhishthana. Sitting meditating on the Mother Earth.Treatments for an over-active Right Side The Earth. then he will go away and won’t bother you. the right hand towards Shrī Mataji. You have to take to quietude and look at yourself. Shrī Hanumana Chalisa. So now. 'To satisfy Swadhishthana. Bathing in cool water or the ocean. Water and Air elements are used for cooling the heat and over-activity of the liver and Right Swadhishthana. Performing Puja with love and devotion (Bhakti). and if necessary on Ego/Right Agnya (even Sahasrara). don't allow your mind to bother about whatever nonsensical thoughts are coming. Cool water footsoak (with salt). olive or almond oil. this is the work of Mr Swadhishthana. Liver diet to cool down a hot liver. Swadhishthana you have to take to silence. Body massage with either ghee. 293 . Jay Śhrī Nirmala Virāt-aṅgana Victory to She who has all the Powers of all the Deities of the Universe. Who incarnated as Our Divine Mother Shrī Mataji Nirmalā Devī! 294 . .... .. . ............. .... Mother and Son Kārttikeya ... The Eradicator of Enemies The Mother Goddess The Shakti of Shrī Vishnu as the Killer of Madhu The Destroyer of the demon Taraka . .. .. .... .. ... Mother of the Universe. ... ... ... addictions... * Tarak’āsura saṁhantrī ..... ... .... . ..Father. ... .. .. .. . Narakasura as the Shakti of Shrī Kṛishna * Bhand’āsura mardinī ... . removing Delusions and Evil Tendencies Sarv’āsura mardinī . ... . out. . .. . .. . . . . . Shrī Lalitā.... .. . . ... . Crushing the demonic Raktabīja (terrorism) Śhirdī Sāī Nātha ........ .. .. .. .... ... .. .... . ... .. The Protectress * Rākṣhasa-ghnī ...... ... Ambikā Devī . . . . .... smoking and alcohol Śhiva-Śhakti-putra-Kārttikeya . . .. . ..is used to BoAS. The Destroyer of Shumbha and Nishumbha Jagadambā Durgā Mātā .. . * Madhu-sūdanā .... ... The Destroyer of all Delusions which bind us Sarva asatya-guru mardinī .. ... .. ... The Destroyer of all False Gurus Sarva bhūta-vidyā mardinī . . ....... .. destroying the Asuras Rakṣhā-karī . .... .. ... of fierce aspect ‘Om Aî Aîm Hrî Hrîm Klîm Kl m Châ Châmundayai vichche namah namah’ .. .....’ * Said without Shri 295 ... ... .. The Aspect of the Guru who helps overcome . ... as the Shakti of Shrī Kārtikeya * Niśhumbha-Śhumbha-saṁhantrī . . . ... ... .... The Killer of the demons Madhu and Kaitabha * Narak’āntakā .. .... The Killer of Chanda and Munda * Madhu Kaitabha-hantrī .. .. ... . .. .. .. . ..... .. . . .. .. The Destroyer of the power-intoxicated . ... Ch 7 awaken Adi Shakti as Jagadamba or Châ Châmundâ mundâ... ... .. ... ... .. .... .. ...... .. .. The Slayer of Rakshasas Chāmuṇḍā .. .... .… You are… * Śhatru-mardinī .... and Kārtikeya . . . the Destroyer of the demon Bhanda * Raktabīja-vimardana . . .. . The Destroyer of all Demonic Influences Sarva bādhā vināśhinī .. .. . The Combined Power of Shrī Shiva. . .. .. . ... . . ... ...... The Destroyer of Negative Forces Inside and . ........ .. ....... ..... .. ... .. . Shakti .. . ... . . . . ...... . . . . The Destroyer of all Black Magic Sarva bhaya hārinī-rudra-rūpā The Remover of all fear.. ....... ... .. . ... .. .... ..Negativity destroying mantras Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī. .. . ........ .. . .. .... . . ... aṁ. pam. Ham (x16) lṛim. etc. ṭham am. the Bīja’s start with the front petal and go clockwise viewed from above.Bīja Mantras For the Chakras. cham. dham. gam. ya. Ham. i. Om. mam. kham. ām. The Bīja –‘Seed’ Mantras for the Chakras are the fifty-one letters of the Devanāgari alphabet. lṛīm. ṛīm. gum’. lṛ. The Bīja’s of the Elements are the semi-vowels ha. Ram (xl0) ḍam. u. ṛ. are pronounced ‘lum. jham. bham. ksham Om Om Notes: Short a is very short and Lam. ūm. im. See ‘Sanskrit Pronunciation’ p. ra. ñam. then Ham and Ksham at Agnya and all together as Om in the Sahasrāra Chakra Element Mūlādhāra Earth Swadhistan Fire Nabhi Water Heart Air Vishuddhi Ether Agnya Mind Sahasrara Chaitanya Bija of Element Bījas of the petals of the Chakra Om. om. ḍham. sam Om. Vam (x6) bam. jam. īm. nam. Yam (x12) kam. dam. yam. ṭam. ram. ṛim. aḥ* Om (x2) ham. Gam. Lam (x4) vam. tham. in descending order. hum. aim. ṇam. aum.9. tam. chham. um. śham. Ram. starting with the vowels at Vishuddhi and going in order down to Mūlādhāra. ṅgam. lam Om. va. gham. la. pham Om. If the Chakras are considered as rotating horizontally. ṣham. 296 . em. rum. They are consonants from the vowels a. and be compassionate towards others. by Your Grace please dissolve all our anger. superego/back Agnya. liver. by Your Grace. Please make us compassionate and loving. Remedy: Chastity in all relationships. please take us beyond matter and materialism. Vishuddhi. 3 Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Nir-lobhā Lobha-nāśhinī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Being without greed. heart. You crush impure desire in Your devotees Shrī Mataji. Lobha (greed/covetousness/materialism) Affecting: Nabhi/void. Krodha (anger/temper. 1 Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Niṣhkāmā Kāma-mardinī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Being without desire. forgive everyone. 2 Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Niṣh-krodhā Krodha-śhamanī Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Being without anger.The Six Enemies of the Soul ‘The Six Enemies’ are the Indian version of the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ (see end). a poem often used and recommended by Shri Mataji. Remedy: Replace interest in money with appreciation of whatever is handmade and the beauty of nature. whole left side. You pacify anger in Your devotees Shrī Mataji. By introspecting ‘Where is my attention?’ we can become aware of the extent to which we are slaves of these Six Enemies. ego/front Agnya. peaceful and satisfied. please make us desireless. and let us see the beauty of the Spirit in everything. Please establish within us the Pure Desire for God-realisation Kāma (desire/lust) Affecting: Muladhara. Remedy: Be angry with yourself. by Your Grace. They are all forms of Moha – ‘illusion’ as they come from identification with the body and the ego. 297 .considered the worst of enemies by Shrī Kṛishna) Affecting: Swadhishthana. The following names are from the Lalita Sahasranāma –‘Thousand Names of Shri Lalita’. Please make us balanced. You destroy greed in Your devotees Shrī Mataji. whole right side. Please make us a part and parcel of the whole. You remove jealousy in Your devotees Shrī Mataji. Gluttony and Avarice both come under Lobha –‘Greed’. Please let us be surrendered and ego-less. Avarice. Sydney. 11-03-00 The Seven Deadly Sins . Sahasrara. Mumbai. You are without ego Shrī Mataji. please make us free from all attachments. 21-03-83. 5 Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Nir-mātsarā Mātsarya-hantrī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Being never jealous. Madā (Ahaṁkāra) (arrogance/pride/vanity) Affecting: Agnya/ego. Moha (attachment/illusion/mistaking the physical world for Reality) Affecting: Heart. Matsarya (envy/jealousy) Affecting: Vishuddhi. Use 'we' instead of ‘I’ when talking. Please establish the Spirit within us. 298 . You eradicate illusion in Your devotees Shrī Mataji. and Pride – essentially the same but with Sloth replacing Moha –‘illusion’. Sloth. by Your Grace. by Your Grace. Gluttony. Nabhi. self-esteem. Envy. Anger. You destroy arrogance in Your devotees Having no thoughts or worries. Remedy: Put global or collective needs before personal needs. Remedy: Who can share the most? Who can be the most kind? Who can talk the most sweetly? 6 Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Nirmadā Madā-nāśhinī sākṣhāt Śhrī Niśhchintā Nir-ahaṁkāra sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Being without pride. please dissolve all our petty pride. by Your Grace. 'Address to IAS Officers'. please remove all our jealousies and competitiveness. Remedy: The pride of being a Sahaja Yogi. see: 60th Birthday Puja.In western thought the Seven Deadly Sins or Cardindal Vices are: Lust.4 Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Nir-mohā Moha-nāśhinī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Being undeluded. It has nine concentric levels from the outer square to the Central Bindu –‘dot’ corresponding to the nine Chakras within human beings.i Śhrī Chakra j Śhrī Yantra The Shrī Chakra is worshipped as the Goddess Shrī Lalita. The four upward-pointing triangles are of Shiva (Manas. Buddhi.g. Ahamkara. 299 . Chitta). Each petal of each level (e. senses. outward-pointing triangles. and the five downward triangles are of Shakti (five elements. The central design is made of nine interlocking triangles all of which cover the Bindu. sense objects). The Union of Shiva and Shakti gives rise to the World as we experience it. coloured in) is ruled by an aspect of the Goddess given in the Khadga-mala Stotram (See RiSY4 – Shri Chakra). A well-tended fire using plenty of ghee need not make much smoke. • • • • • • Starting…. 1. While lighting the fire: Śhri Agni Devatā –‘God of Fire’ (3 times). date.000 years in Vedic and Zoroastrian ceremonies. Śhri Gaṇeśha mantra. • During the Om Swāhā people near the Havan take a pinch of the rice mixture from the left hand with the right hand. People have been worshipping the Divine through the sacred fire for at least 10. where negativity is consumed by making offerings to the fire. Dedication of the Havan –Invite Shrī Mataji and ask Her to accept the offering. State time.i Havan j A Havan is a sacred fire ceremony. A Havan can be performed outside. Havans are performed normally at the beginning of an enterprise to ensure success or to deal with obstacles or negativity on a local or global scale. usually with the short form of the mantra: Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī ……… namo namaḥ. indoors in a fireplace or in the middle of a room as the smoke from a Havan has a cleansing effect on the vibrations. The fire removes obstacles to us manifesting the qualities of the Deity whose names we are taking in the Havan. A block of camphor is lit and placed in the centre of the Havan during this mantra and more wood and ghee are added to produce a good blaze. Mantras: Śhrī Yagñya Devatā –‘Deity of Ceremonies’ and Śhrī Swāhā Devatā –‘Deity of consuming power’ may be said. lift it up the left side. The names of the Deity (108 or 1000) are offered. Gaṇeśha Atharva Śheersha may be said. place and purpose of the Havan. Om swāhā. 3 or 4 times. pass it round the Sahasrāra clockwise three times and offer it 300 . peace Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ.’(what ever problems need to be sorted) and everyone says Om Swāhā as before with the actions. but can be carried outside if too smoky.into the fire respectfully. Peace. • Any remaining rice. 301 Isha Upanishad. (Swāhā means ‘speak auspiciously!’) • After the names. people may make suggestions in the form ‘All the negativity of……. peace. • The fire should be left to go out by itself if possible. Finally someone says ‘All the negativity that has not been mentioned’ and everyone says Om Swāhā three times followed by: Sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ. Om śhāntiḥ śhāntiḥ śhāntiḥ Amen. (The papers may be collected before the Havan begins in a bowl and offered as a lot) • Mantra for closing the Havan: Om Pūrnam-adaḥ Pūrnam-idam Pūrnāt Pūrnam-udachyate Om. this completeness has come forth. Pūrnasya Pūrnam'ādāya Pūrnam-ev’āvaśhiṣhyate namaḥ From that completeness this completeness has been removed. ghee (not necessarily wood) and the fruits are offered to the fire. that is complete. from completeness. People’s names or problems written on paper can be offered to the fire at this time. this is complete. . After saying this mantra nothing else is to be offered to the Havan. yet the completeness remains complete. The other people present perform the same actions without the rice. then *Agni – ‘fire’ Brahma Granthi is established. then Chandra –‘Moon’ Rudra-granthi is established. the second knot is the one by which we think that we are 'doing' something . When Vishnu-granthi reaches up with the Sūrya –‘Sun’. 302 . ‘Between the Kundalini. This first knot is created by our attention becoming identified with matter and materialism. *The lower three Chakras are the Agni or Vahni-maṇḍala – ‘Orb of Fire’. This requires complete humility and surrender. that is between the Nābhi and the Heart Chakra. the third and last knot between Āgñyā and Sahasrāra (in the area of the Rudras!). The more we do the more we create ego. Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Brahma-granthi vibhedinī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ Until Brahma-granthi breaks the Kundalini will not rise to Nābhī. Surya Vishnugranthi is established. We have to understand there is such a thing as Spirit. To overcome it we should put our attention first on the Spirit and not worldly matters. 14-10-78. So here we must have self-respect and surrender ourselves to God.i The Three Granthis (knots of Illusion) j The Granthis and their locations (see page 320) are mentioned in the Shrī Lalita Sahasranāma –‘1000 Names of the Goddess’. only God can do it. Muladhara Chakra and Swadhishthana. Hampstead. we have to be absolutely honest with ourselves and with God. Vishuddhii and Agnya are the Sūrya-maṇdala –‘Orb of Sun’ Sahasrāra and above is Chandra-maṇḍala –‘Orb of Moon’ The Granthis are obstructions between these areas. Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Rudra-granthi vibhedinī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāji Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ In order to open Rudra-granthi. Heart. The explanations are from Shri Mataji's talk –‘The Knots on the Three Channels’.' Bija Mantras. Om Twameva sākṣhāt Śhrī Viṣhṇu-granthi vibhedinī sākṣhāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātāj Śhrī Niirmala Devyai namo namaḥ Between Nābhī and Heart. When Vishuddhi and Agnya auras meet. Vishnu-granthi. Human beings cannot break the second knot. Any time any thought is coming to you . So that the Whole World becomes Blissful. Mumbai. Cleanse me with Thy Love. that I could love the Whole World And that the Whole World becomes One in Love. peace. which is suffering.pray. Take me to Your Feet. Bliss in my heart. Give Salvation to the Entire Humanity. Love. He is the Glory of all the Glory. He has created you to be really His Love. Give me Love. Within yourself He hears you. He guides you. Joy in my heart. If you cannot become thoughtless. and you will be moving in the way of that ocean which is Unconscious Mind. He protects you. Amen. and forgive those who have done harm to me'. Ask for: Complete satisfaction in my heart.i Prayers j Om asato mā sad-gamaya. But accept it. Now see if there's God or not. Mṛityor-mā amṛutam gamaya. Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya May I go from the unreal to the real. Peace. which starts with Thoughtless Awareness. you pray to Him: 'Forgive me for what I've done. May I go from darkness to light. peace. 09-02-75 303 . Om śhāntiḥ śhāntiḥ śhāntiḥ May I go from death to immortality. You can feel it. He loves you. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Prayer to the Almighty ‘You must pray to God and ask what you want. Take away the sheen of superficiality. Let me enjoy Your Feet in my Heart. NY 14-2. Take me away from illusions. My life is Yours. Shrī Mother. all this is Yours! Marathi Letter. my heart is Yours. so that its loving pulsation is vibrated through my life and I remain engrossed in that bliss. Chelsham Road. 0 God. instead of praying for His forgiveness of our mistakes. Let me not be in delusion. May I be the drop in the ocean of Your love that is enveloping the whole universe. 05-10-84 Morning Prayer May I this day be what You'd have me be. please give us the power of Your love. 304 . May I this day have love for all mankind. please come in my Heart. He has given us the realization. Let me clean my Heart so that You are there. Let me see Your Feet in my Heart. May I this day be part and parcel of the whole And may my thoughts be of a realised soul. be in my heart and in my mind. Prayer for the Heart How deep is God's love for us. London.Shri Mataji’s Prayer Mother. Let Your Feet be worshipped in my Heart. May I this day say what You'd have me say. Keep me in Reality. ignoring all our mistakes. Put Your Feet into my Heart. He is the Ocean of Mercy. we are making complaints against Him and blaming Him. He is working hard day and night for our welfare and. Can go sit on the head of a king.Prayer for the Agnya How fortunate we are to have been realised! We are Sahaja Yogis. Nirmala Yoga 14-2. It goes everywhere. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devī . Or can go and fall at the feet of someone. i Poems by Shri Mataji j Like a Dust Particle I want to be smaller. How can we work if we remain weak? Ādi Shakti has given us the power To redeem the whole mankind. But I want to be a particle of dust That is fragrant. Like a dust particle Which moves with the wind. God had chosen us.Aged seven 305 . Marathi Letter. That is nourishing. And it can go and sit everywhere. That is enlightening. We can do it and we will do it. with your being. Let me engulf you in the Ocean of Joy So you lose your being in the greater one Who is smiling in your calyx of Self Secretly hidden to tease you all the while Be aware and you will find Him Vibrating your every fibre with Blissful Joy Covering the Whole Universe with Light.To My Flower Children You are angry with life Like small children Whose Mother is lost in darkness You sulk expressing despair At the fruitless end of your journey You wear ugliness to discover beauty You name everything false in the name of truth You drain out emotions to fill the cup of love My sweet children. To the Seekers of the USA on Her first trip there in 1972 306 . with joy itself? Enough are your efforts of renunciation The artificial mask of consolation Now rest in the petals of the lotus flower In the lap of your Gracious Mother I will adorn your life with Beautiful Blossoms And fill your moments with Joyful Fragrance I will anoint your head with Divine Love For I cannot bear your torture anymore. my darling How can you get peace by waging war With yourself. I see a Mountain I see a mountain from my window Standing like an ancient sage Desireless. The sun will create clouds and Wind carries on its feathery wings The rain on to the mountain. So many trees and so many flowers They plunder the mountain all the time. Filling the lake with compassion And the rivers flow running down Towards the calling sea. Its attention is not disturbed And when the rain pours like Many pitchers of clouds bursting And it fills the mountain with greenery. 307 . The storm may come soaring. full of love. This is the eternal play The mountain sees without desires. at that time. you should just meditate. It's just the same. you will feel that. say Lord's Prayer and then say 'I forgive. That's how the flowers get up. the Divine Rays come in. In meditation try to stop your thoughts. if you are sensitive. That's how the birds get up. 'Now what have I to do?'. on rational plane you cannot grow in Sahaja Yoga. So in the morning you remember Lord's Prayer or Ganesha's mantra. The simple thing to stop your thoughts is the Lord's Prayer. They're all awakened by that and. for sleeping I need not tell because that you'll manage yourself! Then.forget it! just forget about it. Now you meditate. because that's the Agnya state. don't talk.' It works out.i Shri Mataji on Meditation j 'In the morning you get up. in the morning time. Because. have your bath. Watch My photograph with open eyes and see that you stop your thoughts. So first thing is to establish your thoughtless awareness. 'I forgive. Then you are in thoughtless awareness. Or you even say. Still you might feel little Chakra blockages here and there . take some tea. Really. Don't talk in the morning. then you go into meditation. Sit down. sit down. One should know that. it's such a good thing to get up in the morning and then. automatically you sleep early.' So you can start with Ganesha's mantra. The Sun comes afterwards. 'What shall I do?'. by getting up in the morning. When the thoughts are coming or 'I have to take tea'. 'Who's this?' and 'Who's that?' All this will be there. You should stop your thoughts. not before. Before that there's no meditation. then the growth of spirituality starts after thoughtless awareness. 308 . you will look at least ten years younger. meditate. This is for getting up. So first you become thoughtlessly aware. try to put your Guru. that way. 309 . your imagination. or atmosphere needed for meditation. you should say. If there's pure love and purity in your heart that's the best thing. don't move your hands too much in the morning. just surrender. After establishing in the heart. Leave all the worries to Your Mother. you must say the mantra of Ganesha. your Mother. You'll find most of your Chakras will clear out in the meditation. Now if a Chakra is catching.' Instead of doing any of these things you can just say that. that surrendering should not be rationalised. But surrendering is one point that is very difficult in ego-oriented societies. to do so. and there. In the morning time you do not go on putting this way. of course. Even talking about that. 'Mother. Try to put your love in your heart. is itself enlightened.Now start your surrendering. everything to Your Mother. in the core of it. and then watch inside. I surrender this to You. Meditation is when you are one with the Divine. is to surrender. now. But if there's any thought coming in to you or any Chakra catching. nothing. But. will help some people. and then you should watch inside and see for yourself which is the biggest hurdle. we must bow to that with full devotion and dedication. just try in your heart. And now ask for the necessary temperament needed for meditation. First the thought. If you're still rationalising and worrying –‘why should I say this?’ it will never work out. So project yourself in such a way that you humble down at the feet of your Guru. Now if there are thoughts coming in first you have to say the first mantra. Now. for the thought you have to say the mantra of Nirvichara. And you'll see that the Chakras are cleared up. Also. whatever you do with your mind after realisation is not imagination because now your mind. I feel a little bit worried. Right? Just enlighten them. This solves all the problems. So once you are connected to those emotions and you start looking at them in your meditation you will see these emotions are rising within you and if you try to put these emotions on your Mother. as they say. Now. then. Now come to the hurdle of our ego. the best thing is to pay attention to your emotions. They. ahamkāra means 'the ego'. See now. Expanse you see. You see the thought has stopped now no doubt. Mahāt means 'the great'. So if it is ego. enlightened and powerful. to manas Shakti. expanded. try to reduce your breathing. You will extend them in such a way that you will feel you are in control of them and by controlling those emotions your emotions are expanded. Watch them. You can enlighten your emotions. 310 . So once you have given yourself a balance. one hand towards the photograph. even now. by thinking of your Mother. you have to say: Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī Mahāt'ahaṁkāra sākshāit Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ. Try to see how you are feeling inside. Push the left side higher and the right side lower so the ego and the superego get the balance. reduce it. Do it seven times. Now what you do is to watch your breathing. You say it thrice. will start dissolving and they'll become sort of. you see. 'At the Lotus Feet of your Mother'.Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī Nirvichara sākshāit Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ. then you have to raise your left side to push it back to the right side with your hand. those emotions. Whatever are the problems in the mana. but there is still a pressure on the head. if you find that ego is still there. in the sense that you have breathed out. thrice. Now raise your Kundalini . Then again. Now. Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī Kalki sākshāt Śhrī Sahasrāra-Swāmini Moksha-pradāyinī Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ. 1981 311 . Then you breathe out. Both the Shaktis become one. Reduce your breathing.wait for a while.up on the head and tie it up. The Laya -‘dissolution’ takes place between your prāna and your mana. And see that you are stationed there. keep the attention on the emotions. it's better to keep the breath inside for a while. raise your Kundalini . Again. Hold it. You reduce your breathing as if stopping it. London.up on top and tie it up. you see? So that the connection is established. you're settled now. So during one minute your breathing will be less than normal. Now breathe out and keep breathing out. Now it's open now. Now breathe in. Then keep it outside for a while. For a long time. you find that there is a space in-between which you just leave vacant. raise your Kundalini and tie it up thrice. then breathe in. that you really reduce your breathing. See. Bring it out. now you can open again your Sahasrara like this. Breathe in.then you go into meditation.' Bramham Gardens. Better? See. Then you'll find that for a while you will not breathe. the Kundalini rises. Keep it there. Again. when you are breathing. Once this has been done . Hold out. but no exertion about it. if you see. will be better. Now at the Sahasrara you should say the mantra of Sahasrara . Good. Alright? Try that. Your attention should be on your heart or it could be your emotion. Now start breathing in such a way. We will work on the left-hand side and the left hand towards Me. Here you have to pray: Let Vishwa Nirmalā Dharma spread in the whole world. Here you have to say as Sahaja Yogis that: Our Mother has given us the full idea how the Divine works. If the woman knows about Sahaja Yoga. wherever we have public programmes.Meditation at Shudy Camps. Now this is the centre of pure knowledge. is the Spirit. the husband 312 . through our righteousness. In the heart resides Shiva. the wife does not know a word about Sahaja Yoga. Press it. Now take your right hand in the lower portion of your abdomen. All of you close your eyes. With all sincerity and understanding that you are connected with the Divine and whatever you desire will happen with full confidence in yourself. Now first of all you put your hand on your heart. Now we all will do the meditation the way we have been doing in the halls. of the stomach on the left hand side. Now put your right hand in the upper part of your abdomen on the left hand side. So please now in your heart you pray: Let this light of my love of the Divine spread to the whole world. She has given us all the mantras and all the pure knowledge that we could bear and understand. And now here is the centre of your Dharma. So you have to thank your Spirit that it has brought light to your attention because you are a saint and the light that has come in your hearts has to enlighten the whole world. Let people see that and accept the Vishwa Nirmalā Dharma by which they get enlightenment and a benevolent higher life and a desire to ascend. Let people see the light through our dharmic life. I have seen if the man is a leader. Let all of us be fully knowledgeable about that. UK 'Please close your eyes. make them understand what is Divine Law. Let my attention be more on Sahaja Yoga than on all these mundane things. Now put your right hand on the upper part of your abdomen and close your eyes. I will not escape my faults but face them and eradicate them. which we have seen is so tremendous. I will not try to find fault with others. Now raise your right hand on your heart. Here you have to thank God that you have felt the ocean of joy and you have felt the ocean of forgiveness and the capacity to forgive as our Mother has. Let my heart expand and encompass the whole Universe and my love should resound the name of God. The heart every moment should express the beauty of God's love. Let there be no abandonment.doesn't know anything about it. Now here on the left-hand side press it. I am master of my own. but in my own knowledge of Sahaja Yoga let me remove their faults. Take now your right hand on the left Vishuddhi between the neck and the shoulder in the corner. I will not indulge into the falsehood of guilt because I know it is falsehood. I should be able to tell them about Sahaja Yoga and give them this great knowledge with humility and love. Let there be dignity in my character. so that when people come to me. but have a deep knowledge about God's love and His doing. what is Kundalini and what are the Chakras. Let me be proficient and an expert in this knowledge. Mother has given me the Spirit and I have my own Guru which is the Spirit. so that I can give realisation to people. 313 . Let there be compassion and love for other Sahaja Yogis. Let there be generosity in my behaviour. Let me not show off. Now here you have to say first: I have to forgive all those who have not come to Sahaja Yoga. I don't have to tell you again and again. Let my collectivity become so great that the whole Sahaja Yoga race is my own family. Let me feel the problems of the world in my heart and let me try innately to remove all of them from the basis of which they are generated. Let me go to the principles of all these problems and try to remove them through my Sahaja Yoga powers. my home. whatever smallness we have shown to You. my everything. You should ask for forgiveness. I am the one who tries to find fault with them but I am at the lowest end and I have to forgive them because I must know that I still have to go very much further. So you have to say here: Let there be the humility in my heart in a true sense. In your intelligence you should know what I am. to God and to Sahaja Yoga. not at Sahasrara. my own children. Work out this feeling of forgiveness so that I bow to reality. This humility has to come within us. who jump in and out. Now put your right hand on your forehead across. whatever wrong we have done to You so far or whatever wrong goes in our minds. please forgive us. innately built within myself that I am part and parcel of the whole because we all have one Mother and let my concern go to the whole world to know what are their problems and how can my true desire power solve them. 314 . whatever way we have troubled You and challenged You. who come and go. I have to improve myself.We have so many ways secretly we can remove the faults of others. Let me get that feeling completely. through my saintly powers. not hypocritical. But first of all and foremost I have to forgive all the Sahaja Yogis because they are all better than me. I am still much less. those who are on the periphery. Now you have to put back your hand on the back side of your head and push back your head and you have to say here: Oh Mother. See your vibrations like this. Second one. Now again second one. One. Now the sixth one. Mother. thank You very much for making us understand how great we are. And also thank You very much for sustaining us and for helping us to improve ourselves and correct ourselves. Do it properly. you have to do it very slowly. put your hand. Now the fourth one. Heads are all very hot. All the children see your vibrations like this. thank You very much for the realisation. Now the third one. Mother. move it seven times and thank Me seven times. Understand what you are. Beautiful. You have come on this Earth. not in a haste. Mother. Now give it the third knot. Thank you very much. And thank You very much for raising us higher. UK. 18-06-88 . put your hands. very slowly. Very slowly. Now raise your Kundalini slowly. Nicely. for all of us. much higher than from where we were. Now the fifth. May God bless you. So now let us give ourselves a nice bandhan. Now push back your head and give it a knot. raise it first time. In the bandhan of Mother let us move our left to the right. Three times. one and two. Press it hard. you are a saint. Now push back your head. Now see your vibrations. let's do it very slowly and knowing what you are. And thank You very much ultimately that. Now do it properly. And move it hard. taken Your birth. And now the seventh. Now take down your hands. Again the third one you have to give three knots. and that You are working so hard for us. Very slowly do it. Push back your head and give it two knots there. one knot.You have to thank Me at Sahasrara. What are your auras. And thank You very much for bringing all the blessings of the Divine.' 315 Shudy Camps. I am getting vibrations from you. Now let's do the other one. ' Ask for satisfaction: 316 . then you should ask for forgiveness. and say it with my heart. give me love. You'll be perfect. I did not know what to do. 'O Lord. Because I have been ignorant. Then second thing you ask for is 'Give me a sweet tongue. they like me. give me the sense of security of my Spirit. It's only you belittle yourself by your foolishness and tomfoolery. Pray with your heart. if they fall off you'll feel alright. beauty of understanding that everybody loves me. some of My qualities. First of all you must ask for strength from Mother. is the forgiveness. Prayer is a very great thing for Sahaja Yogis.' If you are at a higher position no-one can belittle you.' Because these are defects which are not your own. They are outside. they like my presence.' Ask for prayer. or someone has belittled me. or get angry. In the prayer you ask that. so that I won't deceive myself. wants me.not of My Doings any more' 'You must know that you represent Me.' You are deceiving yourselves morning till evening. Others respect me. there should be prayer. Give me strength. So that I do not feel insecure by which I trouble others. 'Give me strength so that I be genuine. Ask for strength that: 'Give me my witness state. So You please forgive me. Say that: 'You forgive me. That I try to improve myself. so that I do not feel that I'm belittled. pray for forgiveness.Shri Mataji's advice at Chelsham Road ashram 'I am the Enjoyer of all your doings . I have done mistakes. Now the best way would be to pray. Give me satisfaction.' That is the first thing one has to ask. A method by which I become communicative with others. Give me the beauty of culture. Now. 'Give me strength that I face myself. You must show patience. Try to imbibe some of My qualities. Give me a sense of my own dignity. ' 317 . Let me see my mistakes. You'll behave in the same manner. Give me witness state by which I see the whole drama. 26-10-80 the way I love you. Be with it. 'In anything like this wherever my attention is going. If you are any way hurt in your ego. Let me never spite others and criticise others. but with your heart.'Let me feel my satisfaction for what I have. please give me strength to pull it back . We want to see Her happy.' 'Take away my thoughts. you love each other. You have to bend your head and there is your heart. We want to please our Mother. Teach me how to avoid things that tempt me. where resides the Spirit. Whatever I have. Give me strength to have a very sweet tongue and a very sweet nature.' The only thing that will really give Me happiness is that London. Whatever I eat. Prayer is a very big thing. ask for the greatest prayer which you must ask – 'Please keep me away from ego that gives me ideas that I am superior to others. Let me be like a flower and not like a thorn.' Just you have to bend your head and you go up to your heart. or in any way that takes away my meekness and my humility. not others. it is just the same. the same egotistical manner. Pray that 'God. Take out my attention away from all these things. Give me natural humility. Let me see why people are not happy with me.' You have to pray! All these prayers are going to help you. And those who are very much interested in food will get liver in any case. Best is to pray and ask for help. whatever you may try. So try to understand that these things have to go away. Then. by which I can penetrate into the hearts of people. or you are hurting somebody's ego.' You know that your attention is in the stomach. Everything. that take away my attention.Chitta Nirodh –‘Restrained Attention'. give us strength and that growth that we can please our Mother sometimes. they enjoy my company. so that others like my company. 318 . that you humble down when you see you have achieved something. So this. so you are something special. say.that you are emitting innocence. As you become more peaceful and your temper vanishes in the thin air as soon as you see somebody attacking you. because I am told some of you had to get into little difficulties and you people suffered a little bit on your way. No amount of material well-being in others makes you unhappy.then know that you are progressing. no more unhappy. This is one of the glimpses of the tapas that you have to do. a sweeter personality.for the pilgrimage. then know that you are progressing well. But it is fun to be venturesome and to get into places where the Devīls dare not go. then you should believe that you are in the heart of your Mother. As soon as you see an ordeal or a calamity falling on the personality and you do not get worried about it. When no amount of artificiality can impress you. of this castle. then know that you are progressing well. you should know you are progressing well. that you are discreet and as a result of that you become a more compassionate. that without meditation you will be in meditation. once you understand that you are special. This is the sign of the new Sahaja Yogi now in the new era who has to move with new force. and as you start becoming discreet automatically. Where you will grow so fast. you will become humble about it. then you should know you are on the right lines. and if you know how to get fun out of the so-called discomforts. Whatever you may try one cannot become a Sahaja Yogi.Are you progressing well? 'With a complete surrendered mind you have to go through the pilgrimage. humbler personality. Then when it happens to you. then know you are progressing. while you have got it without any effort. that you have some powers. No amount of labour or troubles are sufficient to become a Sahaja Yogi. ṭ. tħ . th is unvoiced as in ‘the’. again. 5. tħ . s. 4. gh . Rouen.deep guttural K sound. because human beings cannot understand that anything can happen spontaneously. ṭh . but how do we achieve that.' Arabic pronunciation These symbols appear in the Arabic names:1. and again I welcome you to this new era today on this great day of Sahasrara. This happens also as we can say is a state. Gradually this short time should go on increasing.long 'aa'. Greek Pronunciation These symbols appear in the Greek names: 1. eg: 'Pallás’.voiced 'th' sound as in 'then' ḥ . 4. 3. This is what you are in for.that you have got a mantra as Guru Puja.long 'ee'. 7.voiced 'th' as in 'then'. An accent shows the stress syllable of the word. that you are without any thought. Without asking you will be blessed by your Father. As in Sanskrit. ū .guttural 'h' sound. Cabella. ḍ. France. t.Al-Mu'min. Q .un-voiced aspirated 'h' sound (eg: Muḥammad). May God bless you all!' Sahasrara Day.like French guttural 'r' as in 'rue'. 6.long 'oo' and ī . ā . 319 . ṣ. For that in Sahaj we have something very. 2. something has to be done. ί – stressed long ‘ee’. very simple . In meditation you can become thoughtless for a short time. 3. 2. 05-05-84 You can become thoughtless 'The first faculty is: if you can become thoughtless. An apostrophe denotes an abrupt stop in the vowel sound .guttural sounds to distinguish them from the dental d. kh . th.Without being in My presence you will be in My presence. 19-07-92 Nirvichar. i The Subtle System j Muladhara 2 Swadhishthana 3 Nabhi 3a Void 4 Heart 1 5 Vishuddhi 6 Agnya 7 Sahasrara 320 . 321 . Heart 5. anus.Whole of the legs and feet. kidneys. heels. 5. Nābhi (Manipūra) Navel. (Right Heart). middle toes. middle fingers. hands. back of head (lump at base of skull) 2.The whole of the arms. top of forehead. calves. Sahasrāra. instep of feet. heart. flesh (as a body constituent ie. fat (as a body constituent) liver. Sahasrāra Note: Whole hand is Viśhuddhi. elbows. skin (in general). face. nose etc. ring fingers. etc. 3. reproductive seed. 7. thumbs. outer parts of eyes. ears. Lower mind (mundane thinking). wrists. genitals. Whole foot is Swādhiṣhṭhāna Correspondence of parts of the body with the Chakras 1. Āgñyā 7. first (index) fingers. mind (emotional thinking). Void 4. shoulders. Āgñyā. Heart (Anāhata) Lungs. second toes. Ticklish Places. Viśhuddhi 6. Swādhiṣhṭhāna. stomach. Mūlādhāra 2.Whole of top of head and brain. place where the hair swirls on the top of the head. ears. spleen. Third eye (centre of forehead). forearms. fourth toes. 6. armpits. muscles) 4. Mūlādhāra. neck. blood. abdomen. knees. Swādhiṣhṭhāna 3. ankles. Viśhuddhi. Nābhi 3a. marrow and brain tissue. Brahma-randhra (soft bone in top of head) centre of palms. pancreas. inner workings of eyes. big toes. base of thumb. 322 .The Chakras on the Hands and Feet 1.Brain.Bones. Areas ruled by the Chakras 323 . 324 . Sahasrara. Kolkata 5. Sweden. Norway. Bethlehem. Rome. Pune (India). Alps. Kanyakumari. Mussalwadi. Iraq. Ekadasha Rudras: Ganapatipule. Jerusalem. Germany. Czech. Delphi 3a. Right: Canada. 7. Bristol (UK). Vishuddhi. Himalayas. USA. 325 . Brighton (UK) 2. Scotland. Heart: Left: UK (Atma) Italy (Soul) Spain (trigger) Right: Japan. Rahuri (Maharashtra). Egypt. Maharashtra. Void: Whole of Europe (Bhava-sāgara .Mediterranean). Uluru (Ayers Rock). Mont Blanc. Left/ Centre: Australia. Stonehenge. (Whole of N & S America) Left: South America. Turkey Centre: Greece. USA. Swadhishthana: Left / Centre: Africa. Spain (Liver + Right Nabhi) 3. Bulgaria. Mt. Iran. Hungary. Finland. Nabhi: Left: Austria (Pancreas) Right: France. 4. Centre: Central America. Kailash. Isle of Wight (UK) Right: New Zealand (Auspiciousness) Kundalini (Sacrum): India. Cambridge (UK). Agnya. Mooladhara. Denmark. Romania. Centre: Ireland. Poland. Left (Super-ego): China. Hamsa: New York 6. Centre: Israel.Countries and Places associated with the Chakras 1. Nepal Right: France. Ganapatipule (Maha-ganesha) Right (Ego): Russia. we need only have our attention on and establish a connection with Her Divine Lotus Feet.37 /231) • Sit in silent meditation. • With the Left Hand raised and palm facing the sky. • Say the Mantra to Śhrī Ganesha (1 or 4 times) May be said with Right Hand on Mother Earth to clear Left Side. raise the Kundalini and put on a Bandhan. • Say the Three Great Mantras or Sahsrāra Mantra 3 times (p. say the Mantra to Śhrī Mahā-saraswatī-Hanumāna (3 times) Allow to clear. • Say Ganehsa Atharva Sheersha (p. Variations 2) Clearing Left and Right Side After Ganehsa Mantra and Ganesha A. 1) Daily Practice (Based on suggestions by HSH Shri Mataji) Normally one starts meditation by bowing at Shri Mataji’s Feet (see Namaskar p. absorbed in and filled with the Divine Nature of Bliss. Due to Her Supreme Holiness Shri Mataji’s being the Complete Incarnation of this Divine Nature. 326 . (3 times) Finish as in (1) above. say the Mantra to Śhrī Mahā-lakshmī-Ganesha. However some activities can help to focus our desire and our attention. awaken the Deities within us and clear any obstacles to our meditation. say the Mantra to Śhrī Mahā-kālī-Bhairava (3 times) Sit for a few minutes to allow Left Side to clear. 2 or 3 times.:• With the Right Hand on or towards the Mother Earth.41 or 2-page version on p. Sit comfortably upright on a mat or in a chair.i Standard Meditations j Some of the ways Mantras may be used in Meditation Meditation is to sit quietly.S. • With both hands open on the knees. Peace and Freedom from mental and emotional activity.328).344) • Say the Lord’s Prayer (in English or your native tongue) 1. S. or more times if desired. Say mantra to Śhrī Gaṇeśha continuously for 5-10 minutes. See pp. say ‘Allāh hu Akbar’ 16 times. namah SYs: ‘Om Om Twamewa sakshat Shri Nirmala Devi namo namah.20-37 for details of these and other mantras for the Chakras. just see the vibrations! London.’ namah [3 times] S.S. Say the Three Great Mantras or Sahsrāra Mantra (3 times) or the Three Short Mantras (all on p. [four times more] Ha.3) Central Channel • • • • • • After Ganehsa Mantra and Ganesha A.M. Say the Lord’s Prayer twice or thrice – once with Right Hand on forehead and head bowed. 08-10-79 327 . The Short Mantra ‘Om Twameva sākshāt Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ’ is very powerful and may be used for Sahasrara Mantra or to clear any Chakra. Say three or seven times. Say the Gaṇeśha Atharva Sheersha twice.M. Start by saying the Mantra to Śhrī Gaṇeśha 7 times. With fore-fingers in the ears and head stretched back. He is the Remover of Obstacles and Master of all the Chakras and the attention automatically rises through the Chakras.231) Sit in silent meditation. once with Right Hand on Back Agnya and head back.: Say it seven times.: ‘Try this: ‘Twamewa Twamewa Sakshat Shri Nirmala Devi’ That’s all! To establish Me as Nirmala Devi is the point.:Put right hand on the Navel and say the Mantra to Shri Lakshmī-Vishnu (3 times) With Right Hand on the Sternum bone say ‘Jay Jagad-ambe’ repeating ‘Jagad-ambe’ 12 times. • • • • • Other ideas Start by saying Om seven times. namo namah. The feet should not be touching each other. with the hands extended forwards. and hence means ‘not I’.i Namaskāra j Namas-kāra -‘Making a bow’ has two main forms:The first is that when saying namaḥ or namaste. In Sahaja Yoga the hands are placed palm upward as open as possible. fingers together pointing up). ‘I’. an egoego negating mantra. This obeisance can be made internally by putting the attention to the Divine Feet in the Heart or the Sahasrāra. where the Sacred Feet of the Supreme Goddess reside. generally at the heart. and especially bowing the head to the ground. The act of bowing.. We are thus bowing at Her Feet. ‘not’.. 328 . In the second form of namaskār the devotee kneels eels and places the head to the ground.S. The forehead or normal hairline is placed to the groundground not the Sahasrāra. This point is the Brahma-randhra Brahma -‘The Crevice of the Supreme’ in the centre of the Sahasrāra.H Shri Mataji at various times. The word namas or namaḥ can be divided into na-‘not’. with a slight inclination in of the head.and the backside raised. extended forward and not touching the head*. helps to bring down own the ego. but it is more respectful to salute one’s guru or elders at the forehead and to salute God by putting the folded hands at the top of the head (as in Sūrya Namaskār). *These instructions have been given by H. the head is bowed and the hands are folded (palms put together. maḥ-‘I’. The fingers should be closed and the hand may be flat or slightly cupped pped to receive vibrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Agnya Chakra – Mantras for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Names . . . . . . . . 213 Confucius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bija mantras of the . . . . . . . . 216 Back Agnya. . . . . . . . . Prayer to. . . . 108 Names/ 108 Invocations to Lord Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ali. . . 21 Names . . 291 329 . . . . . . . . . . 318 Ār. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Bhagavad Gīta . . . 319 Are you progressing well? . . . . . 271 Brahmadeva-Saraswatī. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Aparajita Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Arabic Pronunciation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Names . . . . . . . . . . 326 Chid'ānanda rupaḥ (Tad Nishkala) . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Affirmations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alphabetical Index Abraham . . . . . 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Bhairava. . . 45 Ave Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names/ Story of . . 89/ 94 Aum – to the Divine Essence of the Prayer . 204/ 209 Christ’s Creation in Heaven . . . . . . . 6 Names / Story of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 10 . mantras for whole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Adorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Cooling Mantras for Liver and Right Swadhishthana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Bhūmi Devī Vandana . . . . . 75 Buddha Mantras . . . . 68 Bīja mantras for the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ko Dua Dena . . . . . . . . . . . . 38/ 260 Athena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names / 113 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ti . . . . . . . 268 Bhoomi Devī. . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Bīja Mantras for Shrī Mahaganesha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79/ 80 Allah. . . . . 27 Central Channel – meditation for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Christ. . 109/ 113 Ādi Shakti. . . 220 Central Channel. . . . 106 Ādi Gurus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Advice on Ekadasha Rudra problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Devi Suktam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Advice at Chelsham Road ashram . 106 Ādi Guru Dattātreya. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51/ 55/ 59 Ganesha's Power within you. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Devī Suktam (Aparajita Hymn – ‘Ya Devi sarva bhuteshu’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131/ 132/ 134 Dust particle. . . . . . . . . . 33/77 Glossary of Sanskrit words in Sahaja Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276/ 280 Hanuman Chalisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to awaken . . 95/ 97 Flower children. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Fatima Az-Zahra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To My . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 330 . . . . 23 Jagadamba . . . . . . . 108 Names/ 108 Invocations/ 111 Names . . . . .’ . . . . . . . . Like a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names . . . . . . 125 Gāyatrī Mantra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31/ 327 Janaka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Durga Mata. 12 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Ekadasha Rudras Eleven destroying powers / SM’s Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Haṁsa Chakra . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6 Names/ Story of. . . . . . . . . . . . The six . . . . . . . . 153 Devotion – Nine Forms of (Shri Shirdi Sai Baba) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Adi Gurus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Names of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names/ 108 Qualities . . . 324 Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . 223/ 224 Ekadasha Rudra. . . . . . . . . . . Rājā . . . . . . 106/ 109/ 113 Guru Nanak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Complete Dedication is the only way . . . 306 Ganesha Atharva Shīrsha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79/ 80 Hazrat Al Mahdi. . 248 Heart Chakra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Greek Pronunciation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ganesha. . . . . . 225 Enemies of the Soul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Names/ Story of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Three Knots of Illusion . . . . . . . . . .4 pages/ 2 pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Gangā Mātā. . . . 108 and 113 Names . . . . . . 254 Devī Atharva Sheersha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Granthis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Countries and Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41/ 344 Ganesha Invocation – ‘Vakra-tunda mahakaya. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Names/ 32 Names/ 108 Names . . . . . . . Shri Mataji’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Guru. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Hazrat-Ali. . . 50 Ganesha. . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Havan Mantras . . . . . . . . mantras for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hanumāna. . . . . . . . .. . . . . cooling mantras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Techniques for clearing . 231 Mahdi. . . . . . . Shrī Mataji on . . . .Negativity-destroying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204/ 209 Kārttikeya. . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Names .. . . . . . .UK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 108 Names/ 108 Invocations . . . . . Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 Mary-Mahālakshmi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Left Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names . . . . . . 272 Mahā-mantras (Three Great Mantras) . .Bija Mantras for the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Names/ 8 Forms . . 20 Morning Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Mataji Nirmalā Devī. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Luv and Kush .. . . . . . . . 304 Moses (10 Adi Gurus) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 .in Sahaja Yoga (introduction) . . . . 248 Mantras . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 21 Names . . 308 Meditation at Shudy Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . mantras for whole . . . 83 Lakshmi. . . . . . .for Special Purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I see a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Latin Names. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names. 85 Lao Tse . . 271 Mahākālī. . . . . .Jesus Christ. . . . . . . . 108 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 331 . . . . . . . . 138 Kavach of Shrī Rāma (Rama-raksha) . 69 Lakshmi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Meditation. . . . . 16 Names/ 108 Names/ 108 Invocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .for the Chakras . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Kundalini. . . . . . . . . . 69 Names of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Liver. . . . . . . 172/ 173/ 177 Kubera. . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Names . . . . . . . . . . . .for Liver and Right Swadhishthana. . . . . . . 64 Kavach of the Devī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Mahā-ganesha. . . . . . . 273 Left Side. . . . . . . . . . Mantras for . . . . .The Bija Mantras of . . . . 312 Meditations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Kṛishna. . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Mahāvīra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . 108 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Mooladhara Chakra. . . . 307 Mozart/ Bach/ Handel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Narasimha (10 Incarnations of Vishnu) . . . 231 Sahasrāra. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 To Shrī Bhūmi Devī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 To the Almighty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sai Baba of Shirdi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 To Shrī Saraswatī (Saraswatī Vandanā) . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . 26 Sahasrāra. . . . . . . . . . ‘Mother please come in my heart’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ko Dua Dena (Ār. . 172 Rāja-rāj'eśhwari. . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Primordial Masters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Nine Forms of Devotion – Shirdi Sai Baba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 332 . . . . . . . . . 260 Sahasrāra Mantra (Mahā mantras. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mantras for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 10 . 304 Shri Mataji’s. . The Three Stages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 122/260 For the Agnya . . . . . 305 For the Heart . 45 For Forgiveness (Shri Shiva/ Twameva Mata. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Prayer. . . . 16 Names . . . . . . . . . 303 To the Devī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sab. . . . . Treatments for an over-active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 To Shrī Rāja-rāj'eśhwarī . mantras for whole . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Om – meaning and pronunciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241/ 246 Rāma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Psalm 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 To the Divine Mother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Lord is my shepherd . . . . . . .ti to Shri Mataji) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Namaskāra – details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mantras for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mantras for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36/ 215 Morning Prayer . . The Lord's Prayer (English/ Aramaic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Negativity destroying mantras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Rādhā-Kṛishna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 79 Names/ Prayer to . . . Three Great Mantras) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 38. . . 156/ 157 Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34/ 304 To the Divine Essence of the . . . . . . . 295 Nirmalā. . . .Nabhi Chakra. 16 Names/ 108 Names . . . . . . . . .. 37. . . . . 72 To Shrī Shiva-Shakti . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Right Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Sahasrāra Chakra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Areas of the body ruled by the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tad Nishkalā (Chid-ānanda rupah) . . . . . . . The Location of the Chakras on the Hands and Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231 Treatments for an over-active Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37. . 232 Sopanadeva – Incarnation of Brahmadeva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Three Great Mantras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Thank You's to our Divine Mother. . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Shiva. . . . . . . . The Location of the Chakras on the Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Significance of the Mantras . . . . . 84 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Standard Meditations . . . . 9 Saraswatī Brahmadeva. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names . 292 Twameva Mātā (Prayer for forgiveness) . . Three Short Mantras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Techniques for clearing the Left Side . . 333 299 320 321 322 322 323 324 . . . . 290 Swadhishthana Chakra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Names . . . . . . . . . . . 37. . . 119 Short Form of the Mantra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197/ 198 Vishnu. . . 97/ 99/ 104 Vishnumāyā. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Six Enemies of the Soul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Names of Kundalini. . . . . . . . Countries and Chakras . . . Correspondence of part of the body with the Chakras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Zarathustra/Zoroaster . 12 Names . . . . . . . 5 Mantras/ 64 Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Shakti. . . . . . 260 Virāta. . . . 326 Sūrya. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Shānti Mantra . 10 Incarnations/ 108 Names/ Praise to . . The Subtle System . . . a diagram of the Shri Chakra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mantras for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sanskrit Pronunciation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Names . . . . . 76 Sat-guru. . . . . . . . . . . 106 Diagrams Shri Yantra. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Saraswatī Vandanā (prayer to ShrSi araswati) . . . . . . . 231 Shri Mataji. . . . . . . . Ātmā/Ātman Individual Spirit. Ādi Śhakti ‘Primordial Power’. Self. Asura ‘Demon. command’ (spelt ājñā. An –‘not’ āhata -‘struck. Anna-‘Food. original. See Sat-chit-ānanda. Also 334 .). wounded’ Ānanda ‘Joy. crescent’.ti (Hindi). Negativity Bandhan attaching to Chakras. joy’. Ardha –‘Half’. without percussion’. Soul. ‘Authority. rice’ Pūrna –‘Full. complete’. ‘Ego. Ahaṁ -‘I am’. devil’. the belief that all is one and the Supreme Spirit and the Creation are not separate. A –‘not’. bliss. mṛuta –‘death’. Egotism as a vice is mamatā –‘Selfishness’. sugar. Chakra above Sahasrāra. Ādi Śhañkar’āchārya -see Shankaracharya. Ā –‘full’. Rakshasa (incl. Fire. Or: Ahaṅkāra.Honouring a person/ image by encircling with a lamp. nanda –‘Pleasure. etc. ‘Non-dualism’. ‘Tying. Anna Pūrnā Form of Shrī Durgā who gives nourishment. control. illusion of individuality’. beginning. Name of Heart Chakra. Pañch Amṛut –‘Five-fold nectar’ is an offering in Puja made of milk. sura –‘Shining’ Ardha Bindu ‘Half Dot. The first separation of the Supreme in Advaita Agni Āgñyā Ahaṁkāra order to create this Universe. The unstruck sound is ‘Om’.the palatal ñ is a nasalisation of the g rather than a n sound) Chakra in centre of head. The Mother of the Universe. honey and saffron. Anāhata ‘Unstruck.Glossary of Sanskrit words in Sahaja Yoga Aar. connection’. knot. Amba/Ambikā ‘Mother’ Amṛut ‘Immortality. A quality of the Formless Divine. Ādi ‘First. Horse-shoe shaped protection. but pronounced Āgñyā. God of Fire. primordial’. Avatāra –‘descent’ Baddha ‘Obstructed.means ’Hurting’. Divine Nectar’. yoghurt. butter. Aarti. A –‘Not’. Nadis. ecstasy’. Avatār Divine Incarnation come to help humanity. The greatest proponent (before Shri Mataji) was Shri Adi Shankaracharya. Original Sanskrit word Ārati. kāra –‘Making’. bound by the fetters of existence’. Bīja –‘seed’ Single-syllable Mantras significant to the Subtle System. earth as one of the five elements. Bhava-sāgara ‘Ocean of worldly existence. expansion. wise. Samsāra. drop’.) Formless All-pervading Divine Consciousness. attention. Quality of the heart essential for spiritual growth. ‘Moon’. intelligent. mind. disc’. spirit. the Devas rule the physical aspects of creation. Bhairava ‘Roaring terrifyingly’. discus as a weapon. spot. Divine Vibrations. ‘Wheel. (from bṛimh -‘to expand. Chakra above Sahasrāra.the Supreme Spirit. Ocean of Illusion’. Datta –‘given’. soul. Ruler of Swādhiṣhṭhāna Chakra. ‘The God who seeks/knows the Brahman’. Chaitanya Chakra Chāmuṇḍā Chandra Chit Chitta Dattātreya Deva ‘Consciousness’. An incarnation of the Primordial Master with qualities of Vishnu. Brahmā/Brahmadeva-The Aspect of God which Creates. 335 . Bhajan Devotional song. sāgara – ‘Ocean’ Bhūmī Mother Earth.’ God. the Universal Spirit. Form of Shrī Shiva. Growth. He sits on a Lotus emerging from Shrī Vishnu’s navel.circling the left hand seven times with the right hand to put some matter into the Divine Attention. atreya –‘to Sage Atri (his father)’. Brahma and Shiva. Bhaj –‘to worship’ Bhakti ‘Devotional love’. Bhūt Disembodied spirit. Bhi-‘Fear’ rava-‘Roaring’. Ruling Power of the Left Side. Divine. From Chand-‘to shine’ Consciousness. attention. (from div –‘to shine’) There are 33 including the Ādityas. Form of Shrī Durgā who destroyed the demons Chaṇḍa‘Anger’ and Muṇḍa-‘Bald head’ (signifying Ego). evolution. Vasus. ‘Granting the state beyond the three Gunas. Energy Centre in the body. Creature. The ‘Void’ as the whole abdomen. Bindu ‘Dot. Thought.’ Ruler of Right Āgñyā Chakra. pervade’) Buddha ‘Awakened. Brahman (n. Bhava –‘existence’. enlightened. Incarnated as Lord Jesus Christ. Controller of the Chakras’ (as a Gana-‘group’) Gaṇa – ‘group. māna –‘Proud. (fem. From Hu –‘worship’. Hanumāna ‘Having a prominent jaw’. pati –‘Lord. Havan Hazrat (Arabic) ‘Noble one. ego’. sa-‘Shakti. From dhṛ -‘Support’ Supreme Goddess – Consort of Shrī Sadāśhiva. Has lots of subtle meanings. Chakra of discrimination between eyebrows. ādaśha-‘with ten’ See Rudra. golden’. māna –‘pride’. protector’. of Deva-‘god’) Righteousness. mood. From Hanu –‘Jaw’.’ – literally ‘Presence’. Ha-‘Shiva’. Eka –‘one’. abide’ ‘Eleven’. Hṛidaya ‘Heart. The Three Guṇas are the qualities of the three channels as Tamas -‘Darkness’ Left Side. Rajas -‘Passion’. Gaṇeśha/Gaṇapati ‘Chief of Lord Shiva’s attendants’/ ‘Lord of all groups and Categories’/ ‘God of the people’. Destroyer of ego and pride. Guru ‘Teacher. Guṇa ‘Quality. good quality’. especially knowledge of the Absolute. Dur –‘Difficult’ ga –‘Approach. Han-‘destroy’. Gṛuha-lakṣhmī Goddess of the household. attribute. Right Side and Sattva -‘Reality’ . Gṛuha –‘House’ Haṁsa Swan/ great saint. u –‘Right Side. Īsha –‘God. living in an inaccessible place. A Gñyānī is a realised soul. attendant. Quality of Central Channel. respectable. troop. dark-skinned on the Left Side (Kālī) and fair in the central channel (Gauri. doubt or difficulty’.Devī Dharma Durgā Ekādaśha Goddess. controller’. Centre. people’. Carries us over difficulties. your honour. ṁ-‘joining’. Durgā) Gñyāna ‘Knowledge’. hard to attain. Granthi ‘Knot. protruding’. pure. daya-‘giving’ 336 . The three Granthis separate the three sections of the Subtle System. white. heavy’. good conduct. Śhrī Pārvati in the Central Channel (fair/golden form)/ Centre Heart. joy-giving’: hṛi-‘joy’. Garuda Vedic eagle deity which became the vehicle of Shrī Vishnu Gaurī ‘Shining. joint. Shri Pārvatī has two forms. Fire ceremony. morality. Deity of Mūlādhāra Chakra and the ‘Remover of Obstacles’ who is to be worshipped first. ambā-‘Mother’) Kailāsa Kālī Kali Yuga Mountain home of Lord Shiva and Shrī Kubera in the Himalayas (now in Tibet). Coiled Goddess. ksham –‘forgive’. Lakṣhmaṇa Lakṣhmī ‘Bearing auspicious marks’. power of whole Left Side 337 .Iccha Iḍā Nāḍi ‘Desire. Short for Nishkalanka -‘Spotless’.Kṛ -‘create’ ishana – ‘God’. ‘Charming. master. Rules Right Mūlādhāra Chakra ‘Dark-skinned. ‘Bearing auspicious signs. Channel of refreshment. Son of Lord Shiva born to destroy the demon Tarakāsura. sleeping in the water-pot. wife of Shiva. beautiful. ruler of the Left Side. From kṛ -‘to do’. Brother of Shrī Rāma. God/Goddess. Destroyer of Kalka – ‘impurities’. ‘Action’ – quality of Right Side. Karma also means ‘duty’ and the actions performed in worshipping God. Note: both the d’s are retroflex and have a half r-sound. Fore-bearing Lalitā- Mother Earth – la-‘earth’. Īśhwara/Īśhwarī (fem) Supreme. Left Side. ‘Action’ -Belief in the rewards of good and bad actions in this and previous lifetimes. līna -‘sleeping’)Pure Desire for reunion with the Supreme Consciousness. ī –‘have qualities of’. ‘Black’ form of Shrī Pārvati. black’. Present Age which started in 3120 BCE (Mahabharata war) and will be followed by Satya Yuga – ‘Golden Age’ – hopefully sometime soon! Kalki Karma Kārttikeya Kṛiṣhṇa Kṛittika Kriya Kuṇḍalinī 10th and final incarnation of Vishnu. Chakra on Left shoulder. ‘The Cultivator of Spirituality’ Krishana –‘farmer’ Six celestial maidens/ river nymphs who nursed the sixheaded Shrī Kārttikeya. ruler. (Jagat-‘world’. good fortune’. Became the Pleiades star formation. ‘The Age of Vice’. playful’. controller. Quality of Left Side. wishes’. From Īśh –‘Control. Lord of Creation . wealth. kuṇḍa -‘pot’. rule’ Jagad-ambā ‘Mother of the world’. comfort and the Spirit. ‘Raised by the Krittikās -‘Celestial maidens’/ ‘born in the month of Kartika’. From Kuṇḍala‘coils’. Mahat-ahaṁkāra ‘The great I am’. illusory power. The Goddesses Mahā-kālī. Mantra Sacred speech (from man-‘to think’ = ‘instrument of thought’) Mātājī ‘Holy Mother’ Mātā–‘mother’. zone’. middle’. ‘World. limit’. Surrender) Mahā-saraswatī ‘The Great Goddess of Speech’. Manipūra Chakra.650BCE. Divine I-consciousness into which our Limited I-ness (ego) dissolves in meditation. Incarnation of Mahālakshmī and Mother of Christ (Mahāvishnu) Maryādā ‘Boundary. Mahā-kālī ‘The Great Black Goddess’. Power of the Left Side (Existence. foundation ādhāra-support) Name of both the lowest Chakra and the Sacrum ‘home of Kundalini’ ‘Navel. magic. Ruler of Time and Death. p.Linga ‘Sign. 338 . destruction) Mahā-lakṣhmī. ksha– ‘destroying’ Mūlādhāra Nābhi The Support of the Root (mūla-root.33) Mahā ‘Great. Sun and Moon are the divisions of the Subtle System. the Pandavas (good guys) and Kauravas (not good guys) and Shrī Krishna’s involvement. Mahā-Saraswatī and Mahā-lakshmī are the Powers of the three Channels. 7 or 14.‘The Great Goddess of Evolution’. The bounds of proper behaviour. realm’. enlightenment. surrendered action) Mahāvīra ‘Great warrior. 24th and last Arhat –‘Prophet’ of the Jain religion. Mahābharāta Longest poem ever written describing the conflict between cousins. Mary/Māriyā ‘Born from the ocean’ Mare –‘Ocean’ in Latin. Maṇḍala ‘Circle. Maṇipūra Nābhi/Navel Chakra. Power of the Central Channel (Spiritual Ascent. Incarnated c. mighty. Mokṣha Liberation. token’. The Shiva Linga is one of the oldest (and best) Loka forms of worship on the planet. higher. area. Māyā Creative energy. (see Gayatri mantra. There are 3. Power of the Right Side (Creativity expressing love. desire. ‘Place of the Gem’. Orb of influence. Ruler of Superego. (long o!) Mo–‘illusion’. Peace. best’. very brave’. The Mandalas of Fire. -jī–‘respected’ added to names. Shrī Mataji’s name Nirmalā is the feminine ending. Namas-te. etc. pure.’ (from nam-‘to bend. Attribute-less God Almighty. Pūjā Worship. supreme’. Para/Param –‘Beyond. king of) the Mountains’. ‘Salutations’. ‘bowing’.. Chaitanya –‘Consciousness’. ancient’ Man. immaculate’. Shakti of Śhrī 339 . Te –‘to You’ astu-‘let it be’. (parvat‘Mountain’) ‘Embodying the Supreme Consciousness’. Nir-‘without’. Namaḥ is an adverb meaning ‘salutations to. Nāra-‘Man. without’ vichara-‘thought. ‘Prosperity. rules for Puruṣha Rādhā living. doubt. Nirmala ‘Unsoiled.Supreme All. Pāra‘Beyond. water’. Namas is namaḥ modified by Sandhi. Reclining on the waters’. Nir –‘not. concept’ Param-chaitanya/Para-Brahma/Param-ātma. 2000BCE1800CE. Right Channel. mala –‘dirt’. maḥ-‘I’. Primordial Creative Energy’. Supreme’ – vatī –‘Having the qualities of’. Supreme Spirit (in the Vedas and Upanishads) Purusha and Prakriti become Shiva and Shakti in later philosophy. Support of the Kundalini’. Purāna Sacred Hindu books containing stories of the Deities. Ādi Śhakti (see Purusha) Praṇava ‘Reverberation’. namas-te-’stu. Nir-‘not. bow’) namaḥ = na-‘not’. Brahman –‘Formless God’. From Purāna -‘Old. without’. Nadi-‘river’ is a different word. reflection’ Nirvikalpa ‘Doubtless Awareness’. Name of Shrī Vishnu. happiness. the Om.pervading Pārvatī Formless Consciousness. vikalpa-‘imagination. Nirvichara ‘Thoughtless Awareness’. kāra-‘making’.15) and namo = na-‘not’. Prakṛiti ‘Nature. reddish-brown’. adoration of the Divine. Piñgalā (Nāḍī) ‘Golden.Nāḍi A nerve or channel of the body. ayana-‘Refuge. mo –‘illusion’ removing Superego. Ātma –‘Self’ ‘Daughter of (Himavat. Written after the Vedas and Upanishads. namas-kāra. Nārāyaṇa ‘The Refuge of men. Namo/namaḥ Namo is namaḥ modified by Sandhi. removing Ego (see p. ‘Ruler of the Sushumna Nadi’ – parva is a vertebra. reclining’. At the time of Pralaya –‘final dissolution’ the other manifestations of God are absorbed into Sadāshiva who then re-manifests the next creation. Wife of Shrī Krishna. Sahasrāra ‘Thousand-spoked’.‘to protect’) One whose nature is naturally lustful. Sacrum Triangular bone at base of spine in which the Kundalini sleeps. always’. ja –‘born’. profound meditation. spontaneous. Rukminī ‘Radiant. realized soul’. From ranj –‘to colour’. joy-giving. but he was deluded by Lust. Ego ‘colouring/darkening the mind’. illusory existence.Krishna at Vishuddhi Chakra. dark-skinned’. Rākṣhasa Demon. Kabir and Ramana Maharshi all spoke of Realisation as Sahaja. The Realm of the Sky. Sandhi Euphonic combination – the modifying of word endings to blend into the next word. namaḥ namaḥ becomes namo 340 . (Sahasra-‘thousand’. saint. Rāvana A ten-headed demon who kidnapped Shrī Sītā and was killed by Shrī Rāma. Shirdi Sai Baba. avaricious and power-hungry. Rāja –‘King’ Rajas/rajo guṇa Right Side quality. joining with (Yoga) Saṁsāra Worldly life. Sadā-‘Eternal. From dṛish –‘to see’ Rudra ‘Fierce. Sa-‘with’ ‘akshāt – ‘With the eyes or senses in general’ Samādhi Deep contemplation. Guru Nanak. Sadāśhiva Eternal Formless God. Cycle of birth and death. 8th Incaration of Vishnu. Incarnation of Mahālakshmī. perceptible. Rāma ‘Pleasing. realisation’ Sahaja ‘In-born. ornamented with gold’. Seeker of Truth. Mūlādhāra in Sanskrit. Sahastra (with a ‘t’) is ‘thousand’ in Marathi. His ten heads represented the ten branches of learning.‘Worship. in physical form. Royal dignity. Eg. virtuous’. Quality of Right Nābhī Chakra. passions. One who performs Sādhana. ara-‘spokes’) Crown Chakra . verily’. natural. Sādhu ‘Noble. simple’. wailing’ (Vedic Name of Lord Shiva) Ekādaśha Rudras – Eleven destructive powers of God. (from raksh. from whom we need protection. Saha –‘with’. Ṛiśhi ‘Seer. Rāja-lakṣhmī Well-being of the King/state. Sākṣhāt ‘Really. bliss’. Creative Power of God. Śhastra Sacred Hindu texts including the Vedas. Śhrī ‘Holy. incarnated to assist Shrī Vishnu as Lakshman (with Rāma) and Balarāma (with Krishna). Also called Mahādeva-‘Great God’. Śhiva‘Happy. 341 . Estimates of time vary widely. Śhraddha ‘Faith. trust. Guru’. reality. benevolent. Ānanda-‘Joy. as the heads of the monasteries he founded have been called Shankaracharya since. Śhuddha ‘Pure’. Truth.Saint from Kerala who revitalized Hinuism. goodness. Śhakti‘Energy. Sanskṛit ‘Elaborate. the Embodiment of the Ātmā-‘Spirit’. Śhaṅkarāchārya. Shakti -‘Power’ of Shri Brahma who rules Swadhishthan Chakra. Achārya –‘Teacher. sat-chit-ānanda becomes sach-chid-ānanda.namaḥ. auspicious. Rules the Left Heart Chakra with Śhrī Pārvatī. Shañkara-‘Creating well-being’ is a name of Shrī Shiva. Sat-chit-ānanda (Sach-chid-ānanda with Sandhi) Qualities of the Formless Divine – Sat-‘Existence’. bliss’ which give rise to the three Gunas Sattva Quality of the Central Channel. Known as Ādi –‘the first’ Shankaracharya. etc. Yantra of Supreme Goddess. Śḥeśha Seven-headed snake on which Shrī Vishnu reclines. Prosperity’ (Name of Shri Lakshmi or the Goddess in general). Chit-‘Consciousness’. Power of Speech’. Saraswatī ‘Being like a lake. Eight magical powers possessed by Shrī Hanuman. The Power of the Attention. A Siddha is a realized soul. fulfilment. (from as –‘to be’) Satya Yuga ‘Age of truth’(aka Krita Yuga) The age following the present Kali Yuga -‘Age of Vice’. Self-realisation’. Dated between the 600 and 800 CE. Root of Indian and European languages. Symbol of Vishwa Nirmala Dharma. belief’. Wrote commentaries and many great praises of all the Deities. power’. Arts and Music. Śhuddha Vidyā is the highest Divine knowledge. glorious. Knowledge. fortunate. splendid. etc. refined’. Purānas. Goddess of Speech. Siddhi ‘Success. Śhrī Chakra Mystical diagram representing whole Subtle System. revered. auspicious. (Swa-‘self’. ‘You are’ nom. Swayam –‘Self’ bhū -‘Born. Tri-‘Three’. Suṣhumna ‘Very kind and gracious’.–twām. Tapas Tattwa Trimurti Tripūra Twam Twameva Upaniṣhads Vaikuntha Negative connotations come from Tantrikas –‘Black Magicians’ ‘Austerity. dat. A three-fold fort of the demons constructed on Earth. the quality of Agnya Chakra ‘Principle. (Swa –‘self’) Spiritual Teacher. verily’ Short texts crystallising Vedic thought. Tantra Technique. His throne was usurped by Vali and Shrī Rāma helped him regain it. Heavenly abode of Shrī Vishnu. Tattwa also means ‘Truth. 342 . forming the basis of Vedānta religion (eg. A Swayambhu is a naturally occurring rock formation which emits vibrations.the Kundalini rises first to Nābhi from which Swādhishthāna emerges. master’. (Found in a casket inside the Earth by Rāja Janaka while ploughing) Sudarśhana ‘Good-looking’.Name of the discus weapon wielded by Shri Vishnu and Shri Krishna. Swadisthan. Sky and Heaven. adhi-place. ignorance.-tava. Guru Tattwa is the Quality of being a guru. Swāmī/Swāminī (f. abode’) often shortened in Sahaja Yoga to Swadistan. It was destroyed by Śhrī Shiva who is called Tripūrā. adhi-shthāna-‘basis. eva –‘Indeed. lethargy’. renunciation. Supreme Spirit’ ‘The Three Forms’ of God as Brahma the Creator. quality’. especially ‘the technique’ of raising the Kundalini. Brahman. loc. existing’ Tamas/tamo ‘Darkness. etc. Starts at Nābhī Chakra up to Sahasrāra.). Swadhistan. The Third Chakra . gen. Ādi Shankaracharya). sleep.Sītā Wife of Rāma ‘A furrow’. Vishnu the Sustainer and Śhiva the Destroyer. Central Channel. like a pupil to a teacher. ‘You’. Swayambhū ‘Self-existent’. Swādhiṣhṭhāna ‘Standing in its own place’ (swa-own. twam-‘You’. fire’.‘Owner.-te. Sugrīva Rightful king of the monkey tribe to which Shrī Hanuman belonged. Upanishad literally means ‘drawing near’.-twayi) ‘You are indeed’. ṣhṭhānastanding) ‘The basis of the Self’. murti-‘Form’. (acc. the Supreme Spirit. Left Side Guna –‘Quality’. Incarnated as Śhrī Krishna’s sister who sacrificed herself for Him.(vit-‘brick’ in Marathi) Form of Shri Krishna Viveka Discrimination. Vibhishana became king of Lanka after Rāvana’s death. Foster-mother of Shrī Krishna. Viṣhṇu ‘All-pervading’. Ṛig Veda. learning’. The Supreme Being who incarnates to direct humanity towards the ultimate goal. He rules the South. (from vid-‘know’) Vedānta Religion based on the teachings of the Vedas and Upanishads. Organisation founded by Shri Mataji in 1987 to spread Sahaja Yoga. Rules Left Vishuddhi. technique. Yoga Saviour from God (Hebrew) ‘Who knows auspiciousness. giving glory. Havan. Transmitted orally. ‘Being with/approaching God’ (yo = yaḥ = Brahman. everything. Īśha –‘God’. (From Yam-‘Control’) Yaśhodā Conferring fame. Viśhwa Nirmala Dharma – ‘Universal Pure Religion’.000 years old in parts.Veda Four most ancient sacred texts of India. Ability to tell right from wrong. female’ Viṣhṇu-māyā The Illusory Creative Power of Shri Vishnu. ruler’ Virāt-añganā Feminine Power of the Virāta. (vidyālaya is ‘a school’ in Hindi) specifically knowledge of mantras and techniques. Yagñya Sacrifice. is at least 10. universal. Yama Yantra Sacred diagram. He was a devotee of Shrī Rāma and advised Rāvan to surrender to Him.(Sanskrit) Ja –‘know’. Aṅganā –‘Woman. Shankaracharya proposed Advaita–‘non-dualistic’ Vedānta Vibhīṣhaṇa (or Bibhīshana). Viṭṭhala ‘Standing on a brick’.Brother of the demon Rāvana. abiding) 343 . they are still widely recited in India today. From virāj –‘Splendid. Embodiment of Chastity and Sisterly Love. Vidyā ‘Knowledge. śhuddhi-purity) Throat Chakra Viṣhwa The Universe. Viśhuddhi Complete purification (vi-complete. God. The oldest. worship. From Yuj –‘join’. The God of Death who rides a buffalo. ga = approaching. The Subtle System of the Universe. union.’ Connection. etc. machine. (10 incarnations) Also means ‘Driving away impurity’ Viṣh-‘Impurity’ nu-‘Drive away’ Virāta Vast Cosmic Form of God. Yeśhu/Jesu/Jesus Who knows/is with God. You are the God of Fire. This Whole World is returning to You. (1) Ṛitam vachmi.(4) Sarvam jagad-idam twatto jāyate Sarvam jagad-idam twattas tiṣhṭhati Sarvam jagad-idam twayi layam-eṣhyati Sarvam jagad-idam twayi pratyeti Twam bhūmir āpō-’nalō-’nilo nabhaḥ Twam chatvāri vāk-padāni This Whole World is born from You. From all directions guard and protect me constantly. You are the Supreme Spirit manifested. Fire. Sky. You are Shri Viṣhṇu. You alone are the Doer and Creator. Protect from above. Om namaste Gaṇapataye Twameva pratyaksham tattwam-asi Twameva kevalam kartā’si Twameva kevalam dhartā’si Twameva kevalam hartā’si Twameva sarvam khalvʽidam Brahmāsi Twam sākshād-ātmāsi nityam Om. I speak the Truth. Water. (5) Twam guṇa tray’ātītaḥ Twam deha tray’ātītaḥ Twam kāla tray’ātītaḥ Twam mūlādhāra sthito-’si nityam Twam śhakti tray’ātmakaḥ Twām yogino dhyāyanti nityam Twam Brahmā twam Viṣhṇus-twam Rudras-twam Indras-twam Agnis-twam Vāyus-twam Sūryas-twam Chandramās-twam Brahma bhūr bhuvaḥ swar-om You are beyond the Three Attributes You are beyond the Three Bodies. You are Earth. Protect from the left side. Protect from below. You are beyond the Three Times. Protect from behind. You are the Manifestation of the Divine Principle. You are Lord Śhiva. Show favour to the learned scholar and the pupil. Supreme Spirit. Ava puras-tāt Av’ottarāt-tāt. Protect from the front. This Whole World is sustained by You. (6) 344 (2) . Earth. Salutations to You.Ganesha Atharva Sheersha . Heaven and Omkāra. You alone are the Remover and Destroyer. On You Yogis meditate constantly. Protect from the right side. satyam vachmi I speak Divine Law. You are eternally stationed at Mooladhara Chakra. Watch over the one who offers and the performer. You manifest the Spirit eternally.(3) Twam vāng-mayas-twam chin-mayaḥ Twam ānanda-mayas-twam Brahma-mayaḥ Twam sach-chid-ānand’ādvitīyo-’si Twam pratyaksham Brahmāsi Twam gñyāna-mayo vigñyāna-mayo-’si You are the Spoken Word and Pure Consciousness. You are the Sun and You are the Moon. Ava dhātāram Av’ān’ūchānam-ava śhiṣhyam Ava paschāt-tāt. Air and Ether You are the Four Parts of Speech. Formless Spirit is Your Nature. Ava dakshiṇāt-tāt Ava ch’ordhvāt-tāt Av-ādharāt-tāt Sarvato-mām pāhi-pāhi sam-antāt Protect thou me. You are all Knowledge and Understanding. You are Lord Brahma. Ava śhrotāram Ava dātāram. This Whole World will dissolve in You. You alone are the Supporter and the Sustainer. You are the Essence of the Three Powers.The Highest Praise of the Lord of the Gaṇas. Consciousness and Joy unequalled. Joy is Your Essence. O Lord of the Gaṇas. You are Existence. You are Lord of the Wind. You are Shri Indra. Be propitious to the speaker and the listener. You are Everything even indeed the Formless Spirit. Ava twam mām Ava vaktāram. Red-coloured. rakta-vāsasam Rakta gandh’ānu-liptāṅgam Rakta puṣhpaiḥ su-pūjitam Bhakt’ānu-kampinam devam Jagat kāraṇam achyutam Āvir-bhūtam cha sriṣhṭy’ādau Prakṛiteḥ puruṣhāt param Evam dhyāyati yo nityam Sa yogī yoginām varaḥ One-tusked and Four-handed. Having a Mouse as an Emblem. Namaste-’stu lambodarāy’aika-dantāya Let there be obeisance to the Big-bellied. 'G’ is the first form. May He with a Tusk inspire and stimulate us. samhitā sandhiḥ Saiṣhā Gaṇesha-vidyā Gaṇaka ṛiṣhiḥ Nichṛid gāyatrī chhandaḥ Gaṇapatir devatā Om Gam Gaṇapataye namaḥ Saying Gaṇas first letter (G) at the beginning. Auspiciously worshipped with Red Flowers. 'Om Gam’. the Son of Lord Śhiva Śhrī varada mūrtaye namo namaḥ To the Embodiment of the Highest State of Blessedness. This is the true form of Your mantra. One-toothed. is the knowledge of Shri Gaṇeśha. The Metre is a mixed Gāyatrī.Gaṇʽādim pūrvam uchchārya Varṇʽādim tad-anantaram Anu-swāraḥ para-taraḥ Ardhendu lasitam. lambodaram Śhūrpa-karṇakam. Holding a Broken Tusk and Blessings in the Hands. Vighna-nāśhine Śhiva-sutāya Destroyer of Obstacles. (7) Eka-dantāya vidmahe Vakra-tuṇḍāya dhīmahi Tanno dantī prachodayāt We seek to know the One-Tusked God. Sākshāt Śhrī Ādi Śhakti Mātājī Śhrī Nirmalā Devyai namo namaḥ 345 (10) . Salutations again and again. completed with the Om. Obeisance to the Lord of the Gaṇas. Fragrant Red Sandalwood Paste anointsYour Body. The Imperishable Origin of the World. The Presiding Deity is Shri Gaṇapati. And becoming manifest at the beginning of Creation. (8) Eka-dantam chatur-hastam Pāśham ankuśha-dhāriṇam Radam cha varadam hastair-bibhrāṇam Mūṣhaka dhvajam Raktam. 'A' is the middle form. Wielder of the Noose and Elephant Goad. The crescent resounding. tāreṇa ṛiddham Etat-tava manu swa-rūpam Gakāraḥ pūrva rūpam Akāro madhyama rūpam Anuswāraśh chāntya rūpam Bindur uttara rūpam Nādaḥ sandhānam. Ears like Winnowing Fans and Clothed in Red. That Yogi becomes the most excellent of Yogis. with a Big Belly. We meditate on the Lord with a Curved Trunk. Whoever meditates in this way constantly. And 'M' is the last form Bindu (dot) is the form above With the sounds united according to Sandhi. And the nasal sound (M) after that. In this manner. The Composing Seer is Sage Gaṇaka. The God who is Compassionate to Devotees. The first letter of the alphabet (A) next. (9) Namo vrāta-pataye namo gaṇapataye We bow to the Lord of Assemblies and Chief of Gaṇas Namaḥ pramatha-pataye Prostrations to the Leader of Lord Śhiva’s attendants. Being beyond the Ādi Śhakti and the Supreme Spirit. Mystery and Glory. Devotees become egoless and desire-less.The Nine Forms of Devotion Shri Shirdi Sai Baba emphasized nine types of Bhakti –‘Devotion’ by which one attains Self-realisation and Oneness with God. The aim is to be in close company of God all the time. money and family. Nature. love Him and feel oneness with Him. 2) Kīrtan (Bhajans): Singing the Lord’s praises and glories. Singing devotional songs destroys sins and purifies the mind and heart of devotees. It gives Divine Bliss and makes the whole environment holy. It is one of the quickest ways to get Oneness with God. his body. to purify the heart. Remembering God at the time of death stops the cycle of rebirth. The devotee gets absorbed in the Divine stories and his mind merges in the thought of his Beloved with deep faith. 1) Shravan (hearing): Listening to the glories. By complete surrender God takes responsibility for His devotee and works things out much better than we could for ourselves. 7) Dāsya (service): Fulfilling His Wishes. he keeps nothing for himself. and getting absorbed in the Divine Love of the Lord. 6) Namaskār (bowing): Humble prostration touching the earth with faith and reverence. 5) Archana (worship): Pūja –‘Worship’ can be done through a Photograph or mentally. considering oneself as a servant of God. realizing His Virtues. experience oneness with God and merge into God at the end. The ego is effaced through devout prayer and prostration to God. 4) Pada-sevan (resorting to Feet): The devotee is constantly and intensely attached to the Lotus Feet of the Lord. 9) Ātmā-Nivedana (Self-surrender): The devotee offers everything to God. 3) Smaran (remembering): Remembering God whenever possible. The purpose is to please the Lord. mind and soul. keeping the attention on the Divine Feet in the Sahasrāra. stories and Leela –‘Dramas’ of Divine Incarnations with pure love. 8) Sakhyam (friendship): God raises the human to His level and becomes one with the soul. bringing to mind the Name and Form of the Lord. 346 . we become liberated and one with God. offering beautiful and fragrant flowers in worship of God. God is pleased with whatever we offer Him with love. surrender the ego and feel the love of God. before a form of God. his time. 31-07-82 'I am with you at every step. I will be by your side with all My Powers. 27-05-76. You have to dedicate yourself completely to Me.’ Cowley Manor. And that recognition is fixed. Complete Dedication Otherwise you cannot ascend any further. Complete Dedication is the only way you can achieve it. you have to dedicate.Complete Dedication is the only way ‘It is necessary that you have to recognise Me. Leaving everything. Whenever you will remember Me. without arguing. that condition is fixed. Sahaja Yoga is just one of My aspects. not to Sahaja Yoga. UK. at every place. at any place I am with you. completely in person. 347 . by mind and in every respect. It is My Promise.' Mumbai. You may go anywhere. everywhere. I cannot change it. Without questioning. but to Me.