1.What is the Sri Devi Khadgamala Stotram?

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.

2.What is the symbolic meaning of the KS?

'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
Devis 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.

4.Why should I use it?

Because it condenses a long series of complicated rituals into a very simple, easily achievable
recitation/meditation that anyone can learn and hugely benefit from. The full pooja of the Devis of the Sri
Chakra takes hours, because at each point we pause and do smaller, detailed poojas. Hence the sages
of yore created this KS as an alternative, short-form recitation that is more suitable for the demands and
time constrictions of modern life. According to one advanced Srividya upasak who is a member of this
group: "All of the sadhana of Srividya can be achieved by the recitation of the Khadgamala. Hours of long
ritual compressed to less than half an hour of intense meditation that will give you a ticket on the same
plane as the great Srividya Upasakas. Whatever your developmental stage, this is IT." Even those who
have not been initiated into Srividya can benefit from the Khadgamala. Stotras are one tool of Srividya
upasana that is open to all categories of people. It does not have ritualistic injunctions of dos and donts.
All you need do is recite; then, by and by, the Devis will become visible and you will feel the bliss of union
with the ultimate and as one goes on, the necessary teachers will appear as if from thin air and guide you
further (this is the personal experience of many a member of this group).

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. Its 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.

6.How do I recite the KS?

Sri Amritananda advises, As you are reciting each name, that yoginis 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.
Dont 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.

7.How often should I use it?

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.

8.What is the effect of using it supposed to be?

One Srividya upasak in our group, who is quite experienced in use of the KS, says, Its 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.

9.Is it okay to recite Khadgamala Stotram without a guru?

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.

10.Im confused by all of the pictures and posts surrounding this Khadgamala Devis Series. Do I really
have to know or memorize all this stuff?

Absolutely not! As noted above, there is no pressure. If you use it a lot, the memorization will come very
naturally in its own time. Dont worry about it, and dont try to force it. The Shakti Sadhana Group is
currently engaged in a 100-week series, in which we consider each of the Devis of the KS, one at a time,
posting their photo as the Group picture, talking about them and let people know a little bit about them.
But even if you never read a single one of those posts (or even if you *do* read them but you are not sure
you really understand), it is no matter. You can still simply recite the Hymn ... and Devi will do all the rest.
We hope that the FAQ has answered any questions you may have had about the Khadgamala Stotram. If
you have any other questions, please post them at the Shakti Sadhana Group. Someone will reply to you.
11.If there is a short cut version, why the long form of pooja?

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Shri Dattatreya Mala Mantra
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Bl Mantra Japa
(This is the simple way of doing Bl mantra Japa)
Seating: While doing Bala mantra japa, one has to either face East or North. If one does
not have a guru, contemplate on Lord Dkimrti and mentally accept Him as Guru.

1. Curse Removal Mantra:

blmantrajapatvena pavimocanamantra kariye
hasai hasakar hasai
(to be recited 100 times before the commencement of daily japa. The recitation of this
mantra can be dispensed with after reciting 100 times for the first few days.)

2. ydi Nysa


asya r bltripurasundar mah mantrasya dkimrti i|(open the right palm and
touch the top of the forehead)| paktichanda (right palm on the mouth)|
bltripurasundar devat(right palm on the heart chakra)


ai bja (right shoulder)| sau akti (left shoulder)| kl klakam (on the navel)||
r bltripurasundar darana bhaa siddhyarthe jape viniyoga (open both the
palms and run them over all parts of the body; from head to feet)||

3. Karanysa
- ai - aguhbhym nama| (use both the index fingers and
run them on both the thumbs)
- kl - tarjanbhy nama| (use both the thumbs and run them
on both the index fingers)
- sau- madhyambhy nama| (both the thumbs on the middle
fingers)
- ai - anmikbhy nama| (both the thumbs on the ring
fingers)
- kl - kanihkbhy nama| (both the thumbs on the little
fingers)
- sau - karatalakaraphbhy nama| (open both the
palms; run the opened palms of the right hand on the front and back sides of the left
palm and repeat the same for the other palm)

4. Hrdaydi Nysa
- ai - hrdayya nama| (open index, middle and ring fingers of the
right hand and place them on the heart chakra)
- kl - irase svh| (open middle and ring fingers of the right hand
and touch the top of the forehead)
- sau - ikhyai vaa| (open the right thumb and touch the back of
the head. This is the point where tuft is kept)
- ai - kavacya hu| (cross both the hands and run the fully opened
palms from shoulders to finger tips)
- kl - netratrayya vaua| (open the index, middle and ring
fingers of the right hand; touch both the eyes using index and ring fingers and touch the
point between the two eyebrows (j cakra) with the middle finger.
- sau - astrya pha||
bhrbhuvassuvaromiti digbandha||

5. Dhynam


raktakalmbar candrakalvata s samudyaddityanibh trinetr|
vidykamlbhayadmahast dhyymi blmarumbujasthm||
(Meaning of dhyna verse for easy contemplation of Her form: I meditate upon the Bl
Devi, clad in red garments whose forehead is decorated with a crescent moon, who has
three eyes, whose brilliance is like that of the rising sun, who is seated on a red lotus
and who holds in her four bands a sacred book, rosary, abhaya and varada mudras.)

6. Pacapj (Follow As Per Karanysa)

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la - pthivytmikyai gandha samarpaymi|
ha - ktmikyai pupai pjaymi|
ya - vyvtmikyai dhpamghrpaymi|
ra - agnytmikyai dhpa daraymi
va amttmikyai amta mahnaivedya nivedaymi |
sa - sarvtmikyai sarvopacra pjm samarpaymi||

7. Bl Mantra
There are three types of Bl mantra-s and they are known by different names. One
has to choose any one of the following. Out of the three, Bl navkar mantra is very
powerful and is the best mantra for recitation. It is capable of giving material comforts.
The three syllable mantra is related to herbs. Those who make sacred herbal medicines
should recite this mantra. The second six syllable mantra is capable of providing
liberation from transmigration.
1. Bl mantra consists of three bjkara-s - - (om - ai - kl -
sau)
2. Bltripurasundar mantra consists of six bjkara-s - - - - --
- (om - ai - kl - sau -- sau - kl - ai)

3. Bl navkar mantra - - - - -- - - -- -
(om - ai - kl - sau -- sau - kl - ai -- ai - kl - sau)

8. Hrdaydi Nysa
- ai - hrdayya nama|

- kl - irase svh|

- sau - ikhyai vaa|

- ai - kavacya hu|
 - kl - netratrayya vaua|

- sau - astrya pha||

bhrbhuvassuvaromiti digvimoka||

9. Dhynam


raktakalmbar candrakalvata s samudyaddityanibh trinetr|
vidykamlbhayadmahast dhyymi blmarumbujasthm||

10. Pacapj
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la - pthivytmikyai gandha samarpaymi|
ha - ktmikyai pupai pjaymi|
ya - vyvtmikyai dhpamghrpaymi|
ra - agnytmikyai dhpa daraymi

va amttmikyai amta mahnaivedya nivedaymi |

sa - sarvtmikyai sarvopacra pjm samarpaymi||

11. Samarpaam


Guhytiguhyagoptr tva ghsmtkta japam|
Siddhirbhavatu me devi tvatprasdnmayi sthir||
(Meaning: You sustain the secret of all secrets. Please accept this japa performed by
me and bestow Your perpetual Grace on me.)
YouTube Video is here -> BALA MANTRA JAPA
Following are the variations of oa mantra as found in various ancient Scriptures.

1. Bjaval oamantra (Rudraymala)

om r hr ai kl sau r hr kl ai hr r sau kl ai hr r

2. Bjaval oamantra (Brahmaymala)

om r hr ai kl sau r hr kl ai sau kl ai r hr hr r

3. Guhya oamantra

om hr om r hr sau kl ai ha sa ka la hr ha sa ka ha la hr sa ka la hr
om hr om r hr

4. Mahoa mantra

om r hr kl ai sau om hr r ka e la hr ha sa ka ha la hr sa ka la
hr sau ai kl hr r

5. Mahoa mantra
- variation as per Siddhaymala (This could be the paroa mantra as this mantra is
accepted by all types of mnya-s. mnya means sacred tradition handed over by
repetition. This mantra is considered very secretive in nature by gama stra-s.)*


om kl hr r ai kl sau ka e la hr ha sa ka ha la hr sa ka la hr str
ai kro kr h

6. Mahoa mantra
 variation as per Mantramahrava

hr ka e la hr ha sa ka ha la hr sa ka la hr

7. Paroa Mantra*

r sau kl ai hr r hr om sa ka la hr sa ha ka ha la hr ka e la hr
r ai kl sau
PLEASE NOTE: Sincere efforts have been taken to ensure the correctness of formation
of these mantras.