{"id":11078,"date":"2015-05-01T01:10:48","date_gmt":"2015-05-01T06:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=11491"},"modified":"2015-05-01T13:22:18","modified_gmt":"2015-05-01T18:22:18","slug":"she-who-is-all-the-goddess-of-ten-thousand-names-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2015\/05\/01\/she-who-is-all-the-goddess-of-ten-thousand-names-6\/","title":{"rendered":"She Who is All &#8211; The Goddess of Ten Thousand Names"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>SHAKTI GODDESSES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Namo Namo<br \/>\nSarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Namo Namo<br \/>\nPritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Namo Namo<br \/>\nKundalini Mata Shakti, Mata Shakti, Namo Namo<\/p>\n<p>Translation:<br \/>\nI bow to the primal power.<br \/>\nI bow to the all encompassing power and energy.<br \/>\nI bow to that through which Goddess creates.<br \/>\nI bow to the creative power of the Kundalini, the Divine Mother Power.<\/p>\n<p>You Tube Link for above Mantra:<\/p>\n<p><iframe  id=\"_ytid_46938\"  width=\"960\" height=\"720\"  data-origwidth=\"960\" data-origheight=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RgTK1F677ig?enablejsapi=1&#038;index=1&#038;list=PL_dIya2JbVnTkujuSpjPc-hZV6LbKSnTX&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Shakti is, at it\u2019s root, power; divine feminine creative power. This power is infinite and is always present; it manifests itself in awareness, in peace, in ecstacy, in our willfullness, in our intuition.<\/p>\n<p>There are many Shakti Goddesses and here, we will meet four of them.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DURGA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/durga.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11492\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/durga.jpg\" alt=\"durga\" width=\"246\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>O Queen of the Universe, you protect<br \/>\nthe universe. As the self of the universe,<br \/>\nyou support the universe. You are the<br \/>\ngoddess worthy to be adored by the Lord<br \/>\nof the universe. Those who bow in<br \/>\ndevotion to you themselves become the<br \/>\nrefuge of the universe.<br \/>\n~~ From the Devi Mahatmyam<br \/>\nDurga is usually seen riding a lion or a tiger. She is the Divine Feminine in action. She carries a discus, a spear, a mace, a sword and a lotus. Durga was brought forth by male gods, who found themselves unable to defeat an attacking demon. They sent their power out as light and Durga was born. As she is the Protector of the World, she is victorious in fighting the gods\u2019 battle.<\/p>\n<p>Later, when two brothers attempt to take over the world, the male gods once again turn to Durga, begging for her help. She assents and goes to them, whereupon she is insulted and offended by comments that she will be \u201cof use\u201d to the brothers. She informs the brothers that they both must fight her. Laughing, they agree and a great bloody battle ensues. Again, victory is hers.<\/p>\n<p>Invoke Durga when you are in need of her help, when you find yourself lacking in strength and courage.<\/p>\n<p>Mantra to Durga: Aum Dum Durgaye Namaha<\/p>\n<p>(oom doom door-gai-yay nuh-muh-huh)<\/p>\n<p>I bow to Durga<br \/>\n**********************************************************************************<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">KALI<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/kali1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11493\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/kali1.png\" alt=\"kali1\" width=\"308\" height=\"164\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>O Warrior Goddess with streaming<br \/>\nblack hair,<br \/>\nOne swing from your sword of wisdom<br \/>\nWill cut every egocentric root<br \/>\nAnd clarify the heart forever.<br \/>\nI will tame the primal obsesssions,<br \/>\nGreed, anger, pride, hatred,<br \/>\nand use them as powerful bullocks<br \/>\nTo plow the field of consciousness.<br \/>\nSowing the seeds of Om Kali Ma,<br \/>\nTransmitted to me by a skillful farmer,<br \/>\nI will reap a vast harvest of illumination for all living beings.<br \/>\n~~ From the Ramprasad Sen<br \/>\nKali, Divine Kali, born from the eye of Durga at the battle with the demon brothers, born with a sword in her hand, cutting down the demon hordes. It is said that she used her long tongue to lick and drink the blood of her enemies. The battle puts her into a frenzy and she begins to dance her dance of death, faster and faster, destroying her enemies, crushing them under her feet. This is the dance of Kali.<\/p>\n<p>In more recent history, she is also Kali Ma, the Mother Kali, a loving presence to whom to pray.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/kali2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11494\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/kali2.jpg\" alt=\"kali2\" width=\"182\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As with so many Goddesses, Kali is both light and dark, Destroyer and Nurturer.<\/p>\n<p>Invoke Kali when you are in need of having obstacles removed, when you need freedom from negative situations. Remember, though, do not call on Kali lightly, as she is fierce when invoked.<\/p>\n<p>Aum Adyayai vidmahe<br \/>\nParameshwarayai dhimahi<br \/>\nTanno Kali prachodayat<\/p>\n<p>Ohm ahd-yah-yai vid-muh-hey<br \/>\npah-rah-mesh-war-ay-ai dhee-muh-hee<br \/>\nta-no Kah-lee pra-cho-dah-yaht<\/p>\n<p>Oh, may I know the primordial one<br \/>\nMy the supreme goddess illuminate my intellect<br \/>\nMay I meditate on Kali<\/p>\n<p>************************************************************************************<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">LAKSHMI<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/lakshmi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11495\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/lakshmi.jpg\" alt=\"lakshmi\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI hereby invoke Sri Lakshmi<br \/>\nWho is the embodiment of absolute<br \/>\nbliss;<br \/>\nWhose luster is that of burnished gold;<br \/>\nWho is as wet as it were (from the Milky Ocean)<br \/>\nWho is blazing with splendour, and is the<br \/>\nembodiment of the fulfillment of all wishes;<br \/>\nWho satisfies the desire of her devotees;<br \/>\nWho is seated on the lotus and<br \/>\nbeautiful like the lotus.<br \/>\n~~ From the Sri Sukta<br \/>\nAs she floats on a lotus, Lakshmi is spiritual enlightenment. She is the symbol of spiritual prosperity, love and happiness. She embodies goodness. She is the symbol, also, of material prosperity and wealth. Her worship, in Hindu India, is the basis for the reverence of cows.<\/p>\n<p>Lakshmi serves as a balance to both Durga and Kali.<\/p>\n<p>Invoke Lakshmi for her blessings, for good fortune, wealth, success and goodness in life.<\/p>\n<p>Aum Shrim Maha Lakshmyai Namahah<\/p>\n<p>Ohm shreem muh-huh luhk-shmyai nuh-muh-hah<\/p>\n<p>Om, I offer salutations to the Great<br \/>\nGoddess of good fortune<\/p>\n<p>****************************************************************************<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>SARASWATI<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/swar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11496\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/swar.jpg\" alt=\"swar\" width=\"220\" height=\"229\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>May Saraswati &#8211; goddess of knowledge,<br \/>\nwho is praised by the wise, reside on my<br \/>\ntongue.<br \/>\n~~ Hymn to Saraswati<br \/>\nShe whose name means \u201cthe flowing one\u201d, you will find her on the lotus of upon a swan. She is the Goddess of water, from which all life flows. She is the symbol for creativity, writing, music. She has been here since the beginning and will always be here. She is the womb, the waters of life. She is there when we are inspired, when we are moved to *create*.<\/p>\n<p>Invoke Saraswati when you need help with communication of all kinds, in music, in literary ventures, and when you need inspiration, or to just trust in your intuitive creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Aum Aim Saraswatyai Namaha<\/p>\n<p>ohm aim suh-ruh-swah-tyai nuh-muh-huh<\/p>\n<p>I bow to the Goddess of Speech<\/p>\n<p>************************************************************************<br \/>\nEach of these invocation mantras can be used to not only invoke, but to meditate upon each of these Shakti Goddesses. The mantras should be chanted 208 times, the easiest way being to use mala beads (<a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2015\/03\/a-moment-for-meditation-7\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2015\/03\/a-moment-for-meditation-7\/<\/a>)<br \/>\nThese are just some of the Shakti Goddesses. For further reading, I highly recommend the book, \u201cAwakening Shakti\u201d by Sally Kempton. For mantras, I would recommend the CD, \u201cGoddess Blessings\u201d by Mary Marzo<\/p>\n<p>I am the sovereign queen, the treasury of all treasures,<br \/>\nwhose breathing forth gives birth to all the worlds and yet<br \/>\nextends beyond them &#8211; so vast am I in greatness.<br \/>\n~~ From the Devi Sukta<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/altar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-11497\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/altar.jpg\" alt=\"altar\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n(My own personal Shakti Goddess altar)<\/p>\n<p><em>May the Goddess Bless you!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SHAKTI GODDESSES Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Namo Namo Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Namo Namo Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Namo Namo Kundalini Mata Shakti, Mata Shakti, Namo Namo Translation: I bow to the primal power. I bow to the all encompassing power and energy. I bow to that through which Goddess creates. I bow to the creative power of the Kundalini, the Divine Mother Power. You Tube Link for above Mantra: Shakti is, at it\u2019s root, power; divine feminine creative power. This power is infinite and is always present; it manifests itself in awareness, in peace, in ecstacy, in our willfullness, in our intuition. There are many Shakti Goddesses and here, we will meet four of them. DURGA O Queen of the Universe, you protect the universe. As the self of the universe, you support the universe. You are the goddess worthy to be adored by the Lord of the universe. Those who bow in devotion to you themselves become the refuge of the universe. ~~ From the Devi Mahatmyam Durga is usually seen riding a lion or a tiger. She is the Divine Feminine in action. She carries a discus, a spear, a mace, a sword and a lotus. Durga was brought forth by male gods, who found themselves unable to defeat an attacking demon. They sent their power out as light and Durga was born. As she is the Protector of the World, she is victorious in fighting the gods\u2019 battle. Later, when two brothers attempt to take over the world, the male gods once again turn to Durga, begging for her help. She assents and goes to them, whereupon she is insulted and offended by comments that she will be \u201cof use\u201d to the brothers. She informs the brothers that they both must fight her. Laughing, they agree and a great bloody battle ensues. Again, victory is hers. Invoke Durga when you are in need of her help, when you find yourself lacking in strength and courage. Mantra to Durga: Aum Dum Durgaye Namaha (oom doom door-gai-yay nuh-muh-huh) I bow to Durga ********************************************************************************** KALI O Warrior Goddess with streaming black hair, One swing from your sword of wisdom Will cut every egocentric root And clarify the heart forever. I will tame the primal obsesssions, Greed, anger, pride, hatred, and use them as powerful bullocks To plow the field of consciousness. Sowing the seeds of Om Kali Ma, Transmitted to me by a skillful farmer, I will reap a vast harvest of illumination for all living beings. ~~ From the Ramprasad Sen Kali, Divine Kali, born from the eye of Durga at the battle with the demon brothers, born with a sword in her hand, cutting down the demon hordes. It is said that she used her long tongue to lick and drink the blood of her enemies. The battle puts her into a frenzy and she begins to dance her dance of death, faster and faster, destroying her enemies, crushing them under her feet. This is the dance of Kali. In more recent history, she is also Kali Ma, the Mother Kali, a loving presence to whom to pray. As with so many Goddesses, Kali is both light and dark, Destroyer and Nurturer. Invoke Kali when you are in need of having obstacles removed, when you need freedom from negative situations. Remember, though, do not call on Kali lightly, as she is fierce when invoked. Aum Adyayai vidmahe Parameshwarayai dhimahi Tanno Kali prachodayat Ohm ahd-yah-yai vid-muh-hey pah-rah-mesh-war-ay-ai dhee-muh-hee ta-no Kah-lee pra-cho-dah-yaht Oh, may I know the primordial one My the supreme goddess illuminate my intellect May I meditate on Kali ************************************************************************************ LAKSHMI I hereby invoke Sri Lakshmi Who is the embodiment of absolute bliss; Whose luster is that of burnished gold; Who is as wet as it were (from the Milky Ocean) Who is blazing with splendour, and is the embodiment of the fulfillment of all wishes; Who satisfies the desire of her devotees; Who is seated on the lotus and beautiful like the lotus. ~~ From the Sri Sukta As she floats on a lotus, Lakshmi is spiritual enlightenment. She is the symbol of spiritual prosperity, love and happiness. She embodies goodness. She is the symbol, also, of material prosperity and wealth. Her worship, in Hindu India, is the basis for the reverence of cows. Lakshmi serves as a balance to both Durga and Kali. Invoke Lakshmi for her blessings, for good fortune, wealth, success and goodness in life. Aum Shrim Maha Lakshmyai Namahah Ohm shreem muh-huh luhk-shmyai nuh-muh-hah Om, I offer salutations to the Great Goddess of good fortune **************************************************************************** SARASWATI May Saraswati &#8211; goddess of knowledge, who is praised by the wise, reside on my tongue. ~~ Hymn to Saraswati She whose name means \u201cthe flowing one\u201d, you will find her on the lotus of upon a swan. She is the Goddess of water, from which all life flows. She is the symbol for creativity, writing, music. She has been here since the beginning and will always be here. She is the womb, the waters of life. She is there when we are inspired, when we are moved to *create*. Invoke Saraswati when you need help with communication of all kinds, in music, in literary ventures, and when you need inspiration, or to just trust in your intuitive creativity. Aum Aim Saraswatyai Namaha ohm aim suh-ruh-swah-tyai nuh-muh-huh I bow to the Goddess of Speech ************************************************************************ Each of these invocation mantras can be used to not only invoke, but to meditate upon each of these Shakti Goddesses. The mantras should be chanted 208 times, the easiest way being to use mala beads (https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2015\/03\/a-moment-for-meditation-7\/) These are just some of the Shakti Goddesses. For further reading, I highly recommend the book, \u201cAwakening Shakti\u201d by Sally Kempton. For mantras, I would recommend the CD, \u201cGoddess Blessings\u201d by Mary Marzo I am the sovereign queen, the treasury of all treasures, whose breathing forth gives birth to all the worlds and yet extends beyond them &#8211; so vast am I in greatness. ~~ From the Devi Sukta (My own personal Shakti Goddess altar) May the Goddess Bless you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":212,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/212"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11078\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}