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Sri Bhagalamukhee Devi is the eighth Devi among the Dasha Maha Vidyas. First Devi being ‘Bhadra Kali’, the second is Tara Devi, the third Tripura Sundari, the fourth is ‘Bhuvaneshwari’, the fifth Tripura Bhairavi, and the sixth Sri Chinnamastha and the seventh Sri Dhoomavati, about whom already book are published. This book enlightens about the eighth Devi, Sri Bhagalamukhee Devi, her form, purpose, etc. This book also explains the various forms of Sri Bhagalamukhee Devi along with her Yantras and with her different stotras/ mantras like, Sri Bhagalamukhee Devi Kavacham, Sri ...

In our Sanatana Dharma, Adi Shankara Bhagavad Padal was the initiator of Shanmadha worship. The worship of Sridevi, the Shakta, is very important among such Shanmadha worship. We might have heard of Sri Varahi Devi. Primarily, the aim of this book is to explain in detail, the incarnation of Parvati as Devi with Pig face, to explain her form and purpose and to explain some of the mantras. This book has been simultaneously written both in English and Tamil.

Soundaryalahari is a treasure given by Sri Adi Shankara, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This is a stotram, we recite to worship Ambika and achieve all the comforts. While many books have been published on Soundaryalahari, one may wonder, if there is a need for another book. All the 100 hymns in Soundaryalahari seemingly Devi Stuti – describing Ambal at a glance. Usually, they are recited or sang as songs with music. Each of them is a spell if it is looked inside. There are many philosophies embedded within each. For each spell, there is a chakra attached. Each verse is a mantra itself and ...

Sri Tripura Bhairavi Devi is the Fifth Devi among the Dasha Maha Vidyas. First Devi being ‘Bhadra Kali’, the second is Tara Devi the third Tripura Sundari and the fourth is ‘Bhuvaneshwari’ about whom already book are published. This book enlightens about the Sri Tripura Bhairavi Devi, her form, purpose, etc. This book also explains the various forms of Sri Tripura Bhairavi Devi along with her Yantras and with her different stotras/ mantras like, Sri Tripura Bhairavi Devi Kavacham, Sri Tripura Bhairavi Devi Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram/ Namavali, Sri Tripura Bhairavi Devi Sahasranama...

Various experts have given different comments on the names in Sri Lalita Sahasranama. But the comments of Sri Periava - Kanchi Paramacharya is unique and simple. His comments on some of the names are compiled in this book in his own words.

The debts due to the pitrus or ancestors have to be returned by way of Tarpana and Sraddhas. During Tarpana through black till and water, ancestors' hunger and thirst are satiated. It has been mentioned that 96 Tarpanas has to be performed. This has become out of practice. This is mostly due to lack of knowledge only. This book attempts to provide subtle details about Tarpana and the list of 96 Tarpanas.

The 20th head of Kanchipura Mutt was Mookendra Saraswati Swami. It is said that he is re-birth of Kalidasa. By birth he was dumb. With the blessings of Sri Kamakshi Devi of Kanchi, he got back his speech and also wrote the Stotra called Mooka Pancashati. Since it had 500 (Panca = 5, shati = 100) verses, it is called as Pancashati. It was authored by a person who was earlier dumb (Mooka). Hence it is called as Mooka Pancashati, in the name of the poet himself. Even after getting his speech, taking Sanyasa and becoming head of Kanchi Mutt, he was address as Mookacharyar. He was very ...

We worship Srí Devi in different forms. Among these, worshipping the form of Pratyangira is an important one. However, there is no proper direction about Srí Pratyangira Devi and devotees follow different wrong methods for lack of guidance. Further by looking at the fierce form of Srí Pratyangira Devi the worshippers of scared. Dr. Ramamurthy has written this book to remove such a fear and to properly guide the method of worship of Srí Pratyangira Devi.

Shivanandalahari is a treasure given by Sri Adi Shankara, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This is a stotram, we recite to worship Lord Shiva and achieve all the comforts. While many books have been published on Shivanandalahari, one may wonder, if there is a need for another book. All the 100 hymns in Shivanandalahari seemingly Stutis on Lord Shiva – describing Shiva at a glance. Usually, they are recited or sang as songs with music. Each of them is a spell if it is looked inside. There are many philosophies embedded within each. For each spell, there is a special tattva attached. Each ...

There are lot many books talking about Samskāras, Vivākā, etc. What is the speciality of this book? Primarily the author of this book is not a vaidheeka by profession. A karta or non-vaidheeka preaching vaidheeka karmas is an interesting one. Again the author himself practices vaidheeka karmas and has enjoyed and experiences the benefits and hence he tries to share his knowledge and experience. Hope the readers would also be benefitted. Also this book does not deal with the mantras and the meanings. But it tries to give a modern and scientific perspective with a rational thinking to the ...

Everyone, who does Rudra Japa might have been doing Rudra Nyasa – either Laghu Nyasa or Maha Nyasa. But what is the meaning of Nyasa? Why is it done? If it is done knowing the purpose and meaning the results are better achieved. That is what is attempted in this book. Again, when Ekadasha Rudram is being performed Rudra Trishati arcana is also performed. We all know that there are 300 names picked from Sri Rudram about Lord Shiva. What is its meaning? What is the significance of it? This book attempts to give an insight into the 300 names and also comments comparing the meaning with other...

Kalividambana is a kavya, or poem, that is said to be the first chapter of the Kamalalaya Mahatmya. This is a brilliant yet short work of 100 verses, all these are composed in the Anushtup metre. As the name suggests, it ridicules the many ills of kali yuga in a satirical way. Its uniqueness is best understood by comparing it with, say, the ‘kalimahima’ section of Subhashita-ratna-bhandagara, an anthology of subhashitas, or the ‘kalidharma-vipaka’ parts found in numerous puranas. Nilakantha Dikshita was a candid social commentator and Kalividambanam projects amazing insights about ...

When we talk about Vedas, we hear lot many jargons/ concepts like – Shruti, Smruti, Puranas, Caturvedas, Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharvana, Vedantas, Vedangas, Shiksha, Vyakaraņa, Chandas, Nirukta, Jyotisha, Nyaya, Dharma Shastras, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Kavya and so on so forth. What are all these? All they are one and the same or different? Are they part of Vedas or out of them? Are Vedas meant for one particular religion or caste? Can they be chant by others? Lot many doubts/ clarifications/ hesitations ponder in our mind. In early days, teaching media were limited. The youngsters learned ...

One Jagadguru is born and associated with each of the four yugas – 1. Satya – Satyadeva, 2. Treta – Dattareya, 3. Dvapara – Veda Vyasa and 4. Kali – Adi Shankarar, as a prominent spiritual leader to teach and guide us in a proper path. Dattatreya, also known as Datta Guru or Adi Guru, is a revered deity considered an incarnation of the divine trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), embodying creation, preservation, and destruction. He is seen as a paradigmatic Sannyasi (monk) and a lord of yoga, often depicted with three heads and a bag, representing his ascetic nature. He is usually...

One Jagadguru is born and associated with each of the four yugas – 1. Satya – Satyadeva, 2. Treta – Dattareya, 3. Dvapara – Veda Vyasa and 4. Kali – Adi Shankarar, as a prominent spiritual leader to teach and guide us in a proper path. Dattatreya, also known as Datta Guru or Adi Guru, is a revered deity. considered an incarnation of the divine trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), embodying creation, preservation, and destruction. He is seen as a paradigmatic Sannyasi (monk) and a lord of yoga, often depicted with three heads and a bag, representing his ascetic nature. He is ...