Thursday 7 July 2011

SAPTHA MATRIKAS

SAPTHA MATRIKAS

by Mantra & shlokas on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 4:33pm



Brahmi : (Bija Mantra is "Aam") She is the creative force of Lord Brahma (In Trinity Definition of Hindu System, Brahma is the Lord of Creation), with Shining golden body. She symbolizes creativeness in all forms of knowledge. She has four hands, holding Kundam, Akshaya Paathiram (Alms Vessel), Japa Maala (Rosary), and ladle (used for pouring oil into Yagna Gunda). Her vaahanaa (Vehicle) is Anna bird and Her flag carries that bird symbol. She displays Varadha and Abhaya Mudras. Shri Brahmi is Kaama Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of kaama or desires and She bestows Her worshippers with innate ability to transcend worldly desires.




<span>Maheshwari</span><span>: (Bija Mantra is "Iim") She is the activating force of Lord Shiva (In Trinity Definitions of Hindu System, Lord Shiva also called as Mahe’swhara is the Lord of Destruction or Dissolution), with shining white color body. She has three eyes and four hands, holding Trishul (Trident) and Udukkai (Drum creating Brahma Thaala). Her vaahanaa is Bull and it is also symbolized in Her flag.</span>

<span>Shri Mahe'shwari is Krodha Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of krodha or anger and She bestows Her worshippers with ability to transcend anger.</span>

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<span>Kowmaari</span><span>: (Bija Mantra is "Hoom") She is the activating force of Lord Muruga (Subramania or Kaarthikeya). She has 4 hands displaying Varadha Mudra and Abhaya Mudra, and holds Spear (Vel) as weapon. Her vaahana is peacock, which is also symbolized in Her flag.</span>
<span>Shri Kowmaari is Lobha Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Lobha or greed and She bestows Her worshippers with ability to transcend greed.</span>



<span>Vaishnavi</span><span>: (Bija Mantra is "Room") She is the activating force of Lord Vishnu (In Trinity Definitions of Hindu System, Lord Vishnu is the Lord of Maintenance) with four hands displaying Varadha and Abhaya Mudras and holding Shanku Chakra (Conch Wheel). Her vaahana is Garuda – White necked Eagle, which is also symbolized in Her flag.</span><span> </span>
<span>Shri Vaishnavi is Moha Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Moha or Ignorance.</span>

 I Indraani: (Bija Mantra is "Aim") She is the activating force of Lord Indra. She displays Varadha and Abhaya Mudras and holds Vachchirapadai. Her vaahanaa is Elephant.
Shri Indraani is Maatsarya Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Maatsarya or Jealousy.



C<span>haamundi</span><span>: (Bija Mantra is "Houm") She has one of Her foot pressed on the demon (representing the demonic nature / characteristics of human) and displays Varadha and Abhaya Mudras. Clothed in the hide of a tiger, She has eight shoulders and carries Soolam (Trishul – Trident), Kadkam, Ambu (Arrow) and Chakra (Wheel) on one side and Paasam (Noose), Palakai (plate), Sarngam, and Shanku (Conch) on the other side.</span>
<span>Shri Chaamundi is Paapa Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Paapa or Sins.</span>



Vaaraahi: (Bija Mantra is "Loom") She is the activating force of Lord Yamaa (The Lord of death), who has four hands displaying Varadha and Abhaya Mudras and holding Dhanda, Sword, Gada, Shanku (Conch), Plough, Chakra (Wheel), Bhoomi (Earth), and Lotus flower. Her vaahana is Buffalo.
Shri Vaaraahi is Mada Naashinya, meaning She is the destroyer of Mada or Self-Pride.

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