Sri Kapala Bhairava
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Sri Indri (Indrani) Matrika
Indri (Indrani) Matrika
The Rigveda and Atharva Veda both glorify the deity Indrani. The Rigveda includes 2 specific mantras in her honor and mentions her a total of 29 times. In contrast, the Atharva Veda contains 9 mantras that glorify Indrani.
Bhiarava Tantram (Page-33)
Indri Sahasradrik Sowmya
Hemabha Gajasamsthita ।
Varada Sutrini Vajram
Bibhratyurdhwam Tu Dakshine ।।
Vame Tu Kamalam Patram
Hyabhayam Tadhati Kare ।।
Pleasant and always in tranquility, Indri (Indrani) sits upon an elephant appearing in a gold complexion, possessing a thousand eyes. In her right hand, she holds a boon giving hand, a rosary and a thunderbolt, while in her left hands, she holds a lotus, a wine-vessel, blessing hand.
Mantras
- Daily Chanting Mantram:
Om Indri Matrikayai Swaha । - Mula Mantram:
Om Indri! Sarvato Mam Raksha Raksha Durge Hum Phat Swaha ।।O Indri (Indrani)! Protect me from all directions, O Durga, with your divine power shielding me from harm. May the energy of the divine break obstacles as I offer myself to the divine presence.
- Indri (Indrani) Gayatri Mantram:
Gaja Vahanayai Vidmahe Vajrahastaya Dheemahi । Tanno Indri Prachodayat ।।We meditate upon Indri (Indrani), who rides an elephant and holds a thunderbolt in her hand. May she inspire and enlighten us with her divine strength and wisdom.
Kapala Bhairava
Kapala Bhairava embodies the ultimate power of Lord Indra, emerging from his divine splendor. In the Vedas, Indra represents the supreme being, with his consort being Indri. Notably, the Kapala Bhairava temple is open to the elements and does not have a roof.
Bhiarava Tantram (Page-11)
Pasham Vajrayudham Chaiva
Khadgam Vai Pana Patrakam ।
Trinetram Varadam Shantam
Kumaramcha Digambaram ।।
Kapala Bhairava depicted holding a noose, a thunderbolt weapon, a sword, and a drinking vessel. With three eyes, he grants boons embodying peace. He appears as a young boy, unclothed and free, symbolizing purity and simplicity.
Indrani Shakti Sahitam
Gajavahana Samyutam ।
Padmaraga Prabham Devam
Kapalam Bhairavam Bhaje ।।
I worship Kapala Bhairava, the formidable deity, accompanied by the power of Indrani. He rides a mighty elephant. His radiance resembles that of a ruby red, and he carries a skull, symbolizing his fearsome and protective nature.
Mantras
- Daily Chanting Mantra:
Om Kapala Bhairavaya Namaha - Mula Mantra:
Om Aim Hreem Em Kapala Bhairavaya Namaha - Kapala Bhairava Gayatri Mantram:
Om Digambaraya Vidmahe Gajavahanaya Dheemahi ।। Tannaha Kapala Bhairavaha Prachodayat ।।meditate upon Digambara Kapala Bhairava, who is adorned with the sky as clothing, and rides upon an elephant. May Kapala Bhairava enlighten and inspire us.
- Digbandhana Mantram - Chanted during Havana ritual:
Vayuvyaam Dishe Kapala Bhairavo Devataa Gajavaahanaha Padmaragavarnaha Vajrahastaha Kapala Bhairavo Badhnaatu Bhairava Mandalam ।। Kapala Bhairava! Vimshatilakshakoti Yogini Sahita Kapala Bhairava Mandalam Pratyaksham Bandha Bandha Saparivarakam Sarvato Mam Raksha-Raksha ।।Kapala Bhairava, the deity in the northwest direction, accompanied by the great Kapala Bhairava Mandala! Mounted on an elephant and radiant like a ruby, holding a vajra, Kapala Bhairava, bind this Bhairava Mandala. O Kapala Bhairava, with your assembly of twenty crore yoginis, make the Kapala Bhairava Mandala manifest. Bind it, bind it, and protect me from all sides along with your entire retinue. Protect, protect me!
Sri Kapala Bhairava - Benefits of wroship
- Material and Spiritual Pleasures:
Invoking Kapala Bhairava bestows both material wealth and spiritual fulfillment.
- Obstacle Removal:
His worship facilitates overcoming obstacles and challenges.
- Lethargy:
Kapala Bhairava’s blessings Eradicates Lethargy and Procrastination and Promotes productivity and proactive behavior.
- Enhancement of Activeness:
Worshipping Kapala Bhairava increases energy levels and dynamism.
- Wealth and Prosperity:
Worshipping Kapala Bhairava grants immense financial success and prosperity.
- Progeny:
Kapala Bhairava blesses with offspring and familial happiness.
- Upliftment:
Those seeking uplifitment in material and spiritual life can benefit from his worship.
- Mental Tranquility:
Worshipping Kapala Bhairava brings peace of mind and emotional stability.
- Moral Virtues:
Worshipping Kapala Bhairava instills ethical values and virtues.
Siddhaguru Gnanabodha
