The ten forms of Adi Parashakti are the Ten Mahavidyas. These divine forms reside in ten specific places within the body of Devi upasakas, aiding their spiritual practice and elevation.

The human body has nine openings (Navadwaras). These nine openings act as gateways for interaction between the body and the external world. Sound enters through the ears. Visuals enter the body through the eyes. Knowledge and awareness are acquired through ears and eyes. The mouth communicates thoughts. Food, essential for nourishment, also enters the body through the mouth. The nostrils enable the flow of life force (Prana) in and out. Waste is expelled through the excretory organ, and the reproductive organ releases the veerya (semen) essential for procreation.

The Ten Mahavidyas are: Kali, Tara, Tripurasundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Dhumavati, Matangi, Bagalamukhi, Bhairavi, Kamala, and Chhinnamasta.

• Kali resides in the right ear, and Tara in the left, regulating what the sadhaka hears.
• Tripurasundari is present in the right eye, and Bhuvaneshwari in the left, controlling what the seeker perceives.
• Dhumavati in the right nostril and Matangi in the left ensure the balanced flow of Prana, providing energy to the body.
• Bagalamukhi in the mouth governs speech and dietary discipline.
• Bhairavi, also known as Guhyavasini, presides over the excretory organ, regulating the removal of impurities from the body and mind.
• Kamala resides in the reproductive organ, aiding in controlling desires and maintaining celibacy.
• Chhinnamasta, situated at the Brahmarandhra, assists in the exit of Kundalini energy during the peak of spiritual practice.

The sadhaka attains success in his spiritual journey with the guidance and blessings of these Ten Mahavidyas.

Knowledge Bank

Why was Bhagavata written?

1. Sage Vyasa wanted to propagate bhakti and the greatness of Lord Krishna. 2. He was sure that through the path of bhakti, people can attain their spiritual goals and also lead a virtuous life. 3. Vyasa wanted a simple method to achieve these and Bhagavata was the result of this quest.

Why Rishis gave Brahma-sthana to Lomaharshana in yajna?

Even though Lomaharshana had not learned the Vedas, Rishis gave him Brahma-sthana in the yajna because of his knowledge and nobility. Rishis have full authority to do such things. They know Vedic principles in depth and never violate them.