Devi Kadghamal Stotra

Sri.Amritananda Natha Saraswati himself describes it as follows: "The Khadgamala is the equation I=WORLD=BEYOND. Regular practice protects you, nourishes you, and takes you beyond. It fulfils all wishes, more than you desire, instantly. Therein lies its power. How should you practice Khadgamala? As you are reciting each name, a 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 goddess manifesting that part of the ever youthful Goddess.The Goddess loves fun. She is deeply in love with You, making You HER Siva. Sri Devi Khadga Mala Stotram Om Aim Hrim Srim Aim Klim Souh Om Namah Tripura Sundari, Hridayadevi, Sirodevi, Sikhadevi, Kavaca Devi, Netra Devi, Astra Devi Kamesvari, Bhagamalini, Nityaklinne, Bherunde, Vahnivasini, Mahavajresvari, Sivaduti, Tvarite, Kulasundari, Nitya, Nilapatake, Vijaye, Sarvamangale, Jvalamalini, Citre, Mahanitye, Paramesvara Paramesvari Mitresamayi, Sasthisamayi, Uddisamayi, Caryanathamayi, Lopamudramayi, Agastyamayi, Kalatapanamayi, Dharmacaryamayi, Muktakesisvaramayi, Dipakalanathamayi, Visnudevamayi, Prabhakara devamayi, Tejodevamayi, Manojadevamayi, Kalyanadevamayi, Vasudevamayi, Ratnadevamayi, Sri Ramanandamayi 1

Anima Siddhe, Laghima Siddhe, Garima Siddhe, Mahima Siddhe, Isitva Siddhe, Vasitva Siddhe, Prakamya Siddhe, Bhukti Siddhe, Iccha Siddhe, Prapti Siddhe, Sarvakama Siddhe, Brahmi, Mahesvari, Koumari, Vaisnavi, Varahi, Mahendri, Camunde, Mahalaksmi, Sarva Samksobhini, Sarva Vidravini, Sarva karsini, Sarva Vasamkari, Sarvonmadini, Sarva Mahankuse, Sarva Khecari, Sarva Bije, Sarva Yone, Sarva Trikhande, Trilokya mohana cakra swamini Prakata yogini Kamakarsini, Buddhyakarsini, Ahamkarakarsini, Sabdhakarsini, Sparsakarsini, Rupakarsini, Rasakarsini, Gandhakarsini, Cittakarsini, Dharyakarsini, Smrityikarsini, Namakarsini, Bijakarsini, Atmakarsini, Amrtakarsini, Sarirakarsini, Sarvasa paripuraka cakra svamini Gupta yogini Ananga Kusume, Ananga Mekhale, Ananga Madane, Ananga Madananture, Ananga Redhe, Ananga Vegini, Ananga Kusume, Ananga Malini, Sarva sanksoghana sadhaka cakra swamini Gupta tara yogini Sarva Samksobhini, Sarva Vidravini, Sarva Karsini, Sarva Hladini, Sarva Sammohini, Sarva Stambini, Sarva Jrumbhini, Sarva Vasamkari, Sarva Ranjani, Sarvonmadini, Sarvarthasadhini, Sarva Sampattipurani, Sarva Mantra Mayi, Sarva Dvandva Ksayamkari, Sarva Soubhagya Dayaka Cakra Swamini Sampradaya yogini

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Sarva Siddhiprade, Sarva Sampatprade, Sarva Priyamkari, Sarva Mangalakarini, Sarva Kamaprade, Sarva Duhkha Vimocani, Sarva Mrityu Prasamani, Sarva Vigna Nivarani, Sarvanga Sundari, Sarva Soubhagya Dayini Sarvartha Sadhaka Cakra Swamini Kulottirna yogini Sarva Jne, Sarva Sakte, Sarvaisvarya pradayini, Sarva Jnanamayi, Sarva Vyadhivinasini, Sarvadharasvarupe, Sarva Papa Hare, Sarva Ananda Mayi, Sarva Raksa Svarupini, Sarvepsita Phala Prade, Sarva Raksakara Cakra Svamini Nigarbha yogini Vasini, Kamesvari, Modini, Vimale, Arune, Jayini, Sarvesvari, Kaulini, Sarvarogahara Cakra Swamini Rahasya yogini Banini, Capini, Pasini, Ankusini Maha Kamesvari, Maha Vajresvari, Maha Bhagamalini, Sarva Siddhiprada Cakra Swamini Ati Rahasya yogini Sri Sri Maha Bhattarike Sarvananda Maya Cakra Swamini Parapara Rahasya Yogini Tripure, Tripuresi, Tripurasundari, Tripura Vasini, Tripura Srih, Tripuramalini, Tripura Siddhe, Tripurambe, Maha Mahesvari, Maha Maha Rajni, Maha Maha Sakte, Maha Maha Gupte, Maha Maha Jnapte, Maha Mahannande, Maha Maha Skandhe, Maha Mahasaye, Maha Maha Sri Cakra Nagara Samrajni Sri Lalita Tripura Sundar Padukam Poojayami Tarpayami Namah. 3

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 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. 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 4

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.” Sri Devi Khadga Mala Stotram Om Asya Sri Suddha Sakti málá mahá mantrasya Upasthendriya adhisthayi Varunaditya Rishih Daivi Gayatri Chandah Satvika Kakára bhattaraka pithasthita Sri mat Kámesveranka nilaiaya Sri mat Kámesvari devatá 5

Aim Bijam, Klim Saktihi, Souh kilakam Sri Devi prityarthe Khadga siddthyarthe jape viniyogah Of this, Devi's sword, the Seer is the Sun rising from the ocean; the ocean being the Divine Mother; Gayatri is the meter; passionate Kameshwari, sitting on the lap of joyous Kameswara is the deity; Aim is the seed; Klim is the power; Souh is the pivot; it is purpose is for worship of the Divine Mother. This worship of the Divine Mother (of Kameshwari ) which is the ocean's embrace with the Sun, gives the devotee a Sword, a power supreme, that Heavens of the remotest galaxies. When the devotee thinks of such a sword, he or her become the protector and enjoyer of eighteen lands of jewels ( Sakti peetams ), and five continents. Dhyanam Tadrisam Khadgam apnoti Yena hasta sthitena vai Astadasa Mahadvipa Samrad bhokta bhavisyati Hrimkrasana Garbhitanala Sikham Souh Klim kalam bibhratim dhautam trinetrojvalam I meditate on Sri Devi glowing with red, yellow, and blue flames of passion fanning the erotic sentiment of Kameshwara, in the meddle of a triangle called Hrim, whose three points are the light of Hari, Hara Virinchi, the three gurus; Sri Devi is wearing the full moon on her crown ( Souh ), Her body is full of desire for 6

union ( Klim ) with Kameshwara, the controller of lust; Vande pustaka pasam ankusadharam Sragbhusitam ujvalam Tvam Gourim Tripuram Paratparakalam Sri Cakra Sancarinim She is wearing a sari made of golden threads; She is fair as nectarine milk and the moonlight; She has three eyes; in Her four hands she is wearing a book of knowledge, a noose, a goad, and a garland of letters; She is a personification of all that is beautiful, aesthetic, harmonius, joyful, vibrant; she moves in Sri Chakra, a mandala consisting of all the deities worshipping their consorts named here after. Om Aim Hrim Srim Aim Klim Souh om (in the name of God), may you grant us benediction of knowledge, power and grace; and the power over creation, nourishment and destruction. Om Namah Tripura Sundari Hridayadevi - Compassionate heart Sirodevi - princely diadem Sikhadevi - flowing hair Kavaca Devi - protective hands 7

Netra Devi - graceful look Astra Devi - protective weapons Om, we bow to you, the most beautiful in all the waking, dreaming, or sleeping worlds. Oh Tripura Sundari. We bow to the compassionate heart of your highness princely diadem, flowing hair, protective hands, graceful look, protective weapons. ( Keep offering kumkum at Her feet with every name below ) Kamesvari - Controller of lust Bhagamalini, - Garland of Suns Nityaklinne, - Oozing wet Bherunde, - Terrific Vahnivasini, - Residing in fire Mahavajresvari, - Jewel in lotus Sivaduti, - Llarbinger of joy Tvarite, - Speed Kulasundari, - beautiful lotus on a lake Nitya, - Eternal Nilapatake, - Blue flag with red tip Vijaye, - Dominat Sarvamangale, -All auspicious Jvalamalini, - Flames Citre, - Kaleidoscope Mahanitye, - Truth eternal Paramesvara - Goddess of God 8

Paramesvari - Friendly Mitresamayi, - Sexy Sasthisamayi, -Erect Uddisamayi, - Stroking Caryanathamayi - Happiness ( Follow the names of the saints who have worshipped the Deviine Mother and attained liberation thereby;) Lopamudramayi, - Lopamudra - She offered herself for worship Agastyamayi, - Agastya - he drank the water of the oceans, drying them up Kalatapanamayi, - Kalatana - he set time on fire Dharmacharyamayi, - Dharmacharya - he preached the nature of good and evil Muktakesisvaramayi, - Muktakaleisvara - not worrying about his appearace he let the hair flow loose Dipakalanathamayi, - Depakalanada - he gazed on eternal light Visnudevamayi, - Vishnudeva - he expanded himself, took up the whole of space Prabhakara devamayi, - Prabhaharadeva - he became a star called the sun Tejodevamayi, -Tejodeva - he became the light witch was speeding over all space creating space itself Manojadevamayi, - Manojadeva - he was desire Kalyanadevamayi, - Kalyanadeva - he was ever auspicious Vasudevamayi, -Vasudeva - the world grew out of his memory 9

Ratnadevamayi, - Ratnadeva - concentrated like jewels Sri Ramanandamayi - Sri Ramananda - he enjoyed the Goddess Sri Rama Blissfully ( Follow the Gods of the nine enclosures of Sri Chakra / the first enclosure) Anima Siddhe, Laghima Siddhe, Garima Siddhe, Mahima Siddhe, Isitva Siddhe, Vasitva Siddhe, Prakamya Siddhe, Bhukti Siddhe, Iccha Siddhe, Prapti Siddhe, Sarvakama Siddhe, Brahmi, Mahesvari, Koumari, Vaisnavi, Varahi, Mahendri, Camunde, Mahalaksmi, Sarva Samksobhini, Sarva Vidravini, Sarva karsini, Sarva Vasamkari, Sarvonmadini, Sarva Mahankuse, Sarva Khecari, Sarva Bije, Sarva Yone, Sarva Trikhande ( The passions called : lust, anger, possessiveness, obsession, pride, jealousy, good, and evil. The procedure to control these passions and obtain the powers of: agiting all, liquifying all(orgasmically), attracting all controlling all, maddening all, directing all, moving in all space, be the information of all, be the source of all ( womb), be tri-fold division of all ( the knower, the knowing, and the know)

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Trilokya mohana cakra swamini Prakata yogini The wheel of the three worlds of waking, dreaming, and sleeping, expressing Herself openly without inhibitions. ( Follow the sixteen attractive powers identified with the sixteen days of the lunar calender; according to the Hindu art of love, the erotic zone moves up from feet to head in the bright half of the lunar month and comes down to the dark half of the lunar month; the expression of the eros os through the various power of the mind described bellow: - the Gods of the second enclosure Kamakarsini, - Attractive powers of lust Buddhyakarsini, - Attractive powers of discrimination Ahamkarakarsini, - Attractive powers of ego Sabdhakarsini, - Attractive powers of sound Sparsakarsini, - Attractive powers of touch Rupakarsini, - Attractive powers of form Rasakarsini, - Attractive powers of taste Gandhakarsini, - Attractive powers of odor Cittakarsini, -Attractive powers of mind Dharyakarsini, - Attractive powers of valour Smrityikarsini, - Attractive powers of memory Namakarsini, - Attractive powers of name Bijakarsini, - Attractive powers of semen Atmakarsini - Attractive powers of self 11

Amrtakarsini, -Attractive powers of immortality Sarirakarsini, - Attractive powers of morality Sarvasa paripuraka cakra svamini Gupta yogini The wheel which fulfills all directions and all desires, the secret yogini - female yogini ( Follow the eight erotic sentiments: - the third encloure: ) Ananga Kusume, - The sentiment of flowering Ananga Mekhale, - The sentiment of girdling Ananga Madane, - The sentiment of love Ananga Madananture, - The sentiment of lust Ananga Redhe, -The sentiment of outlining Ananga Vegini -The sentiment of the disire of sex Ananga Kusume, - The sentiment of the insistence on sex Ananga Malini, - The sentiment of orgy Sarva sanksoghana sadhak a cakra swamini Gupta tara yogini The wheel that agitates everyone, the esoteric yogini ( Follow the descriptions of the fourteen worlds of the fourth encloure: ) Sarva Samksobhini, - Agitating all 12

Sarva Vidravini, - Liquifying all Sarva Karsini, - Attracting all Sarva Hladini, - Pleaseing all Sarva Sammohini, - Deluding all Sarva Stambini - Obstructing all Sarva Jrumbhini, - Expanding all Sarva Vasamkari, - Controlling all Sarva Ranjani, - Enjoying all Sarvonmadini, - Maddening all Sarvarthasadhini, - all properous Sarva Sampattipurani - All fullfilling riches Sarva Mantra Mayi, - All mantras Sarva Dvandva Ksayamkari, - Eliminating all dualiities Sarva Soubhagya Dayaka Cakra Swamini Sampradaya yogini The wheel of all kinds of union, traditional yogini: ( Follow the Gods of the fifth Chakra: ) Sarva Siddhiprade, - Giver of all achievments Sarva Sampatprade, - Giver of all wealth Sarva Priyamkari, - Giver of all that one like to have Sarva Mangalakarini, - Harbinger of all auspiciousness Sarva Kamaprade - Fulfiller of all desires Sarva Duhkha Vimocani, - Eliminator of all misery Sarva Mrityu Prasamani, - Eliminator of all accidental deaths 13

Sarva Vigna Nivarani, - Eliminator of all obstracles Sarvanga Sundari, - Beautful in every part of Her body Sarva Soubhagya Dayini Sarvartha Sadhaka Cakra Swamini Kulottirna yogini The wheel which propets you on the righteous path, gives you all wealth, fullfills all your desirers, and makes liberation possible, the yogini that has graduated out if all classifications. ( Follow the Gods of the sixth Encloure: ) Sarva Jne, - Omniscienl Sarva Sakte, - Omnipotent Sarvaisvarya pradayini, - Omniexpressive Sarva Jnanamayi, - Providing the bliss of omniscience Sarva Vyadhivinasini, - Eliminating all maladies Sarvadharasvarupe - The support of all Sarva Papa Hare, - The elimintor of notions of sin Sarva Ananda Mayi, - All happiness Sarva Raksa Svarupini, - All protecting Sarvepsita Phala Prade, - Provider of all desired fruits Sarva Raksakara Cakra Svamini, Nigarbha yogini The wheel of all prodection, the yoini protecting the child in the womb. 14

( Following the eight forms os Sarasvati, knowledge, which are originally the group of letters describing the explosion of the cosmos from a point: - the seventh enclosuer: ) Vasini, - Control Kamesvari, - Express Modini, - Pleasure Vimale, - Purity Arune, - Passion Jayini, - Victory Sarvesvari, - Controlling all Kaulini, - Enjoying all Sarvarogahara Cakra Swamini Rahasya yogini The wheel which eliminates disease, the secret yogini. ( Follow the weapons of the Divine Mother: ) Banini, - The five flowery arrows of Manmatha called the senses of sound ( music ), touch ( eros ), form (beauty ), taste (sweetness), smell (fragrance ) Capini, - The suger cane bow ( the mind which likes sweet things of life ) Pasini, - The attractive power of love Ankusini - The repulsive power to control evil 15

( Follow the Goddesses of the eighth enclosure of the Sri Chakra: ) Maha Kamesvari, - The thrust of God expressing the desire to see Himself in many forms Maha Vajresvari, - The ability to obtain the cosmos in seed form Maha Bhagamalini, - The ability to express the cosmos out of the seed Sarva Siddhiprada Cakra Swamini, Ati Rahasya yogini The wheel of realizations, the most secrect yogini. ( Follow the central hub of the wheel of Sri Devi, the Supreme Goddess: - in ninth enclosure: ) Sri Sri Maha Bhattarike, Sarvananda Maya Cakra Swamini, Parapara Rahasya Yogini The Godes Sri Devi present in all the cosmos. The wheel of all bliss, the trancendental secret yogini. ( Follow the nine Goddesses controlling the nine wheels above: ) Tripure - Waking , Dreaming and Sleeping states 16

Tripuresi - The controller of these three states Tripurasundari - The beautiful one among all these three states Tripura Vasini - The one who lives in all these three states Tripura Srih - The riches of all these three states Tripuramalini -The sequences of all these states experienced by all people Tripura Siddhe - The achievements possible in all these three states Tripurambe - The experience of the cosmos in Her three states unifying all the experiences of all life Maha Mahesvari - The great cosmic controller Maha Maha Rajni - The great cosmic empress Maha Maha Sakte - The great cosmic power Maha Maha Gupte - The great cosmic secret Maha Maha Jnapte - The great cosmic memory Maha Mahannande - The great cosmic bliss Maha Maha Skandhe - The great cosmic support Maha Mahasaye - The great cosmic expression Maha Maha Sri Cakra Nagara Samrajni - The great transcendental conscious empress of the wheel of Sri Cakra Namaste Nameste Nameste Namah We bow to You, we bow to You, We bow to You in the three states of waking, dreaming, and sleeping states O Divine Mother!

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