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Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Here is a great prayer addressed to the great Goddess which protects us from all enemies and dangers like a garland of
swords. I am reproducing a part of great introduction from
http://shaktisadhana.50megs.com/Newhomepage/Frames/gallery/Khadgamala/ksfrequentlyaskedquestion.html
My humble pranams for the great soul who wrote that introduction.
Sri Devi refers to Shakti, the Divine Mother. Khadga means Sword, Mala means Garland, Stotram means a hymn or song of praise. So
the Khadgamala Stotram (hereafter, KS) is a hymn to the Divine Mother, which is said to bestow a garland of swords (see FAQ #2,
below) upon those who recite it. The KS takes us mentally through the Sri Chakra; i.e. the mystical geometric representation of the
Supreme Goddess. This Yantra consists of nine enclosures – each more secret and esoteric than the one before – surrounding a
central point, or bindu, in which Devi, the Supreme Goddess (here in Her erotic form as Kameshwari) is joined in coitus with her consort
(see FAQ #2, below). As we make our way to the center of Sri Chakra, we pay homage to the 98 yoginis or aspects of Devi (by reciting
each of their names) who guard the various “power points” of the charka along the way. We internalize each yogini to become Her; and
this prepares us to meet the next yogini on our path – and so on until we reach the center.
'SHAKTI' (Devi) is the Sanskrit word denoting power, or energy – all Energy, whether we perceive it (from our perspective) as positive or
negative. (It is the Shakta belief that there is no “positive” or negative energy. Energy is always the Creatrix.) Einstein said that all
matter is energy. Shaktism says all energy – that is, everything in and of the three worlds – is all DEVI. SHIVA is Consciousness, and is
visualized as Devi’s consort. Consciousness energized by Power = the UNIVERSE. Energy animated by CONSCIOUSNESS also = the
UNIVERSE. Love – the desire of SHAKTI and SHIVA to Unite as One – is the essence of all Creation. That why the KS envisions Devi
'IN COITUS' with Her Consort. This implies that SHAKTI (Energy) is fully animated by SHIVA (Consciousness) – She is, in fact, in an
eternal state of creative orgasm. That is the cosmic bliss we begin to access through our sadhana (spiritual disciplines). The human
sexual impulse is merely a metaphor for the Cosmic Creative Impulse that creates that all we see and do not see. The Stotram is
inviting us to ride that wave with Her; in essence, to become Her. The SWORD bestowed upon reciters of the KS symbolizes the power
(Energy) that enables us to transcend attachment, enabling Self-Realization. As Sri Amritananda Natha explains, “the Sword
[metaphorically] severs the head, separating body from mind. It can be interpreted also as Wisdom – that which separates, categorizes,
and classifies. So it is a symbol of Knowledge. Khadgamala is about imagining a garland of synergistic ideas, nourishing and protecting
them and putting life into them.”
3.Of all the Shakta recitations, why did you choose to share the KS?
Many people have asked us over the years how to begin a serious Shakta practice – something more advanced and specific than our
most basic (and still totally valid) advice, “Just pray to the Mother!” and yet not so complex and time-consuming as to place it beyond
the reasonable capacity of an average devotee. The KS is a very advanced, very powerful recitation from the Srividya school of
Shaktism – and yet it is totally within the reach of anyone who approaches it in a spirit of serious, sustained devotion and practice.
5.How do I begin?
Simply print out the Khadgamala Stotram as linked from the Shakti Sadhana site, download the MP3 recitation from Devipuram site,
and begin reciting it. It’s as easy as that. Listen and read till you know it by heart. Then listen only. Then stop even that. Just
contemplate it in your mind.
Sri Amritananda advises, “As you are reciting each name, that yogini’s portion of Sri Chakra should spring up in your imagination. The
power comes from intensifying concentration to visualize the form, hear the sound, feel the touch, taste, and smell of the divine perfume
of the [yogini] manifesting that part of the ever youthful Goddess. … The Goddess loves fun. She is deeply in love with you, making you
Siva.” Don’t worry if your recitation is awkward or your pronunciation is bad. As Sri Amritananda Natha counsels, you should simply
dismiss all of those technical concerns for now and simply “begin your journey to Goddess today, no matter how feebly. You can add
power and depth as you move along. We are there to help you.” It is said “Bhava grAhI JanArdana (God understands the feeling and
intent and does not bother about mistakes.) Also, in your meditation, do not try too hard to concentrate – because you cannot!! Just
recite, let the mind wander; let it do whatever it wants. Still the result will come. If one tries to concentrate, the body will become tense
and the results will not appear.
Once a day is ideal. So do it daily; and, if possible, at the same time and same place. But if your circumstances make that kind of
commitment difficult or impossible, do not worry! Simply do it when you can. Especially when you are sad and/or facing a problem; just
do it and you may well see miracles.
One Srividya upasak in our group, who is quite experienced in use of the KS, says, “It’s a hyperplane that will take you anywhere you
want (or need) to go.” It clears your doubts and fears, removes your psychic baggage, and prepares your mind and spirit for dramatic
spiritual advancement. “It fulfils all wishes, more than you desire, instantly,” adds Sri Amritananda. “Therein lies its power. Regular
practice protects you, nourishes you, and takes you beyond.”
Yes, it is a stotra and is also a mala mantra (i.e., a mantra with more than 1,000 letters). Keep in mind that the original source document
of the Stotram has been lost, to the best of modern knowledge, other than a few stray excerpts that have survived here and there. So
injunctions, if any, have also been lost. But the simple fact is that many, many people have recited the KS without injunctions and
attained everything. Therefore, it can safely be assumed that there are no negative injunctions.””
Anga Nyasam
Rituals by the limb
Dhyanam
(Meditation)
Taadrusam Khadgam apnoti Yena hasta sthitena vai
Astadasa Mahadvipa Samrat bhokta bhavisyati
He who makes the sword of her as his and keeps it in his hand,
Would become the emperor of all the islands in all eight directions.
I meditate the goddess with lotus like hands , who is red in colour,
Who is Goddess of Lord Shiva, who is drenched in blood ,
Who is having three eyes , who is of the colour of rising sun,
Who is pretty with gem studded anklets and who holds in her hand,
The lotus, the rope , the goad and has the bow and arrows of god of love,
Who shines in the garland of gems which are like stars ,
Which is worn over her very ample and elevated breasts.
(Lam ithyadhi Pancha poojam kuryath
Do the five types of worship with Lom etc
Yadha Shakthi moola manthram japeth
Chant the root chant as per our capacity)
Lam prithvyathmikayai sathsangam gandham parikalpayami
Lam to the soul of earth, I offer sandal paste along with other good things.
Ham akakastmikayai indriya nigraham pushpam poojayami
Ham to the soul of ether I offer the flower of the control of my senses.
Yam vayvathmikayai Iyswarga visarjanam dhoopam agrapayami
Yam for the soul of air , I offer the incense of heavenly abandonment
Ram vahnyathmikayai chithkala thath swaroopa dheepam ujjwalayami
Ram to the soul of fire , I offer the light which is the form of the divine crescent.
Vam amrutha rakthathmikayai vasudhadhi shivaavasanam shiva sakthi sthwara swaroopa anandamrutha
nivedhyam nivedhayami
Vam for the undying soul of blood I offer the nectar of joy which is the power of Shiva as well as the end of
nectar like Shiva.
Sam sarvathmikayai manolaya swaroopa Ananda karpoora neeranjanam sandharsayami
Sam for the soul of everything which has the form merged with mind, I perform the worship of camphor of
joy.
Upanishad vag balam thamboolam samarpayami
I offer the Thamboola of the word strength of Upanishads.
Anayaa mayaa yavath chithi panchopachara poojayaa Bhagwathi Bala Tripurasundari maha Kameswari
sahitha Sri Guru Parameswara supreetha suprasanna varado bhavathu.
By the performance of worship involving five types of services , let the teacher parameswara with Goddess
Bhagawathi , who is Bala, who is the most pretty one of the Tripuras and who is the Goddess of passion
become pleased with me , become happy and bless me.