Understanding the Dasha-Mahavidyas - with Shlokas from Tantric and Puranic Texts

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Adi-shakti is worshipped in various forms, including the dasha-mahAvidyas, which offer unique ways to worship the Goddess for liberation and benefits for the sAdhaka. Each form has specific attributes and benefits, influencing the results of their sadhana and granting control over ego, liberation from troubles, and success in worldly pursuits.

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  • Adi-shakti, the primordial energy in sanAtana dharma, is worshipped as the divine mother alongside shiva, giving birth to creation.
  • The dasha-mahAvidyas offer distinct systems of knowledge for worshiping Adi-shakti, ranging from fierce forms like kAlI to pleasing forms like ShoDashI, each influencing the sadhana results differently.

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Recent questions

  • Who is Adi-shakti in sanAtana dharma?

    The Adi-shakti is the primordial energy worshipped as the divine mother in sanAtana dharma, believed to give birth to creation alongside shiva.

  • What are the different forms of Adi-shakti worshipped?

    Adi-shakti is worshipped in various forms, including the tridevis of pArvatI, lakShmI, and saraswatI, the nava-durgas, and the dasha-mahAvidyas.

  • What are the dasha-mahAvidyas and their significance?

    The dasha-mahAvidyas are ten systems of knowledge leading to liberation, offering unique ways to worship Goddess Adi-shakti, with varying natures from fierce forms like kAlI to pleasing forms like ShoDashI.

  • How do the worship processes of Adi-shakti forms differ?

    The worship processes and offerings correspond to the nature of each form, influencing the results of their sadhana, with specific attributes and benefits for the sAdhaka.

  • What benefits can one gain from worshipping Adi-shakti forms?

    Worship of Adi-shakti forms grants control over ego, liberation from troubles, and success in worldly pursuits, with specific forms like devI ShoDashI through the shrI-yantra considered conducive for individuals in all walks of life.

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Summary

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"Adi-shakti: Forms, Worship, Liberation"

  • Adi-shakti is the primordial energy worshipped as the divine mother in sanAtana dharma, giving birth to creation alongside shiva.
  • Adi-shakti is worshipped in various forms, including the tridevis of pArvatI, lakShmI, and saraswatI, the nava-durgas, and the dasha-mahAvidyas.
  • The dasha-mahAvidyas are ten systems of knowledge leading to liberation, offering unique ways to worship Goddess Adi-shakti.
  • The nature of these knowledge systems varies from fierce forms like kAlI to pleasing forms like ShoDashI.
  • The worship processes and offerings correspond to the nature of each form, influencing the results of their sadhana.
  • The origin story of the dasha-mahAvidyas involves satI devI explaining each form to shiva, attributing them to cardinal directions.
  • Detailed dhyAna shlokas and pUjA vidhAnas for each mahAvidyA are found in texts like tantra-sAra and shAkta-pramoda.
  • Each mahAvidyA, like kAlI, tArA, and ShoDashI, has specific attributes and benefits for the sAdhaka.
  • Worship of these forms grants control over ego, liberation from troubles, and success in worldly pursuits, among other benefits.
  • The worship of devI ShoDashI through the shrI-yantra is considered conducive for individuals in all walks of life.

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"Dasha-mahA-vidyAs Worship Methods Explained"

  • Detailed explanation of dasha-mahA-vidyAs worship methods
  • Encouragement to share the video with others for their benefit
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  • Closing with a farewell message "namaskaram"
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