Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 13

Thread: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

  1. #1

    Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    Sri Matre Namaha,

    Yesterday I have visited Srisailam a Jyotirlinga and shaktipeetha.

    This is my third visit but I was amazed by looking at the original form of Bramaramba this time. She has 8 hands, 7 holding weapons to strike and one holding the neck of a beast.

    Sometime ago, I was searching for the Dhyana Sloka of Vana Durga, a form of Durga very famous in Mantra Sastra. So much so that it is said that Adi Sankarachaya had invoked this form of Durga to stall Saraswathi Devi.

    Vana Durga is a very powerful goddess and as the name suggests, she is the goddess of forest with 8 hands, 7 holding weapons to strike and one holding a beast.

    I will not post her Moola Mantra for the fear of it getting abused but will give a brief translation as under

    " O Purushi,wake up from sleep, please dispel any fear whether it is about things possible or immpossible"

    Now the goddess is referred to as PURUSHI, what does it mean?

    One of the qualities for some one to be called as a PURUSHA is that he should be free from any fear. Now it is well known that parashakti is the PURURSHAKARA of a PURUSHA and hence the goddess is referred to as PURUSHI.

    Very rarely do we finds temples of Vana Durga, but now after observing the deity Bramaramba which is so famous as shakti peetha, I've realized that she is none other than VanaDurga herself.

    Oftened Bramaramba is identified with Mahalakshmi Swaroopa, but I can definitely say that she is more close to the Vana Durga Swaroopa.


    Sri Matre Namaha

  2. #2
    Join Date
    July 2012
    Age
    52
    Posts
    2,088
    Rep Power
    2640

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    I have been to Kathiramangalam Vanadurga temple 20 yrs ago. Very impressive, large Durga surrounded by vast open space, as we went in the night time, it was quite scary too as it seemed like the temple was amidst nowhere - as aptly her name suggests, she was 'Vana Durga'.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathira...a_Durga_Temple

    Only thing I do not know about Vana Durga worship is how ferocious she is - once renowned spiritualist Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji exclaimed that for some ferocious deities, while meditating on them one should exactly remember which arm carries which weapon and if you by mistake visualize an arm in the left hand holding a weapon that supposedly belongs an arm in the right, you are doomed.

    I hope that does not happen with Vanadurga - afterall, she has 8 arms!
    jai hanuman gyan gun sagar jai kapis tihu lok ujagar

  3. #3

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    Sri Matre Namaha,

    All forms of Durga are ferocious except for a few like Vishnu Durga ( Closest to Mookambika of Kollur ).

    However, Durga is not a Kritya like Pratyangira.

    The question of getting doomed only arises when one is doing the mantra Japa with wants and desires like Shat Karmas. That is why, it is important not to start doing the Japa for a want initially. The objective for one to do Mantra Japa should only be to achieve Siddi.

    It is good to start the Japa with focus on the vibration initially and gradually proceed to contemplating the form.

    Sri Matre Namaha.

  4. #4

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    Namaste kriyarameeshh and Viraja,

    Many thanks for writing about Maa Vanadurga and Bhramaramba,
    and also for the link and description of Kathiramangalam Vanadurga mandir-

    Here Maa Vanadurga is the presiding deity, and the page tells interesting
    history as well.

    I uploaded also some pictures of Maa Vanadurga.

    Jai Maa Vanadurga!

    JAI MATA DI
    Attached Images Attached Images
    || जय माता की ||

  5. #5

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    I have a few queries kindly clarify:

    1. Is Vanadurga and Parasakthi same?

    2. Is there any form of Vanadurga with four arms, if so what are the features, is there any specific name?

    3. Where can I find more information regarding Vanadurga and Parasakthi forms?

    Many thanks in advance

    Sankar

  6. #6

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    Sri Matre Namaha,

    Vana Durga is one of the many forms of Para Shakthi. She is a Mahavidya as well.

    Satwika dhyana roopa of Vana Durga has 4 arms.

    This Vidya is a lot popular in the South India. There is a Srividya upasaka by name Vadlamudi Venkateshwa Rao who has Vana Durga as his Ista Devi. You can search for his contact details on google. He is from Guntur.

    Regards,
    Rameeshh
    Sivoham

    That, which is the cause for the entire Cosmos to be as it is, is Mahamaya the divine player.

    Rameeshh

  7. #7

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    Quote Originally Posted by kriyarameeshh View Post
    Sri Matre Namaha,


    It is good to start the Japa with focus on the vibration initially and gradually proceed to contemplating the form.

    Sri Matre Namaha.
    Hi Kriyarameeshh

    I have a query on your Mantra Japa. What is focussing on Vibration?It will be good if you explain all the stages of Mantra Jaapa for amateurs like me.

  8. #8

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    Sri Matre Namaha,

    Namaste Who am I,

    do the mantra japa mentally i,e chant the mantra with in yourself and pay attention to the sound. Over a period of time, you would notice that an inner voice would do the japa along with you. This is when a sort of very suttle vibration or resonance can be felt with in and that will be really soothing.

    Krishna Dwadasakshari, is a very good mantra which can take you to that stage very soon in as less as a few days.

    If one has the ability to chant Dakshina Kali or Dhumavathi mantra, can reach this stage in the first sitting itself. But how far can we handle that resonance is the question. It could be overwelming at times.

    I can't articulate my feelings/ideas that well, so can only write this much on this. Hope this makes sense to you.

    Regards,
    Rameeshh
    Sivoham

    That, which is the cause for the entire Cosmos to be as it is, is Mahamaya the divine player.

    Rameeshh

  9. #9

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    Thanks Sir.I understood.One more query.If one attains mantra siddhi,will that devata speak to that person,give darshan and change his karma if requested.

  10. #10

    Re: Vana Durga and Bhramaramba devi

    Quote Originally Posted by Who am i View Post
    Thanks Sir.I understood.One more query.If one attains mantra siddhi,will that devata speak to that person,give darshan and change his karma if requested.
    Sri Matre Namaha,

    I have not achieved mantra siddhi in any mantra, so I cannot comment on that.

    Regards,
    Rameeshh
    Sivoham

    That, which is the cause for the entire Cosmos to be as it is, is Mahamaya the divine player.

    Rameeshh

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •