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The many aspects, Dhyanas and modes of worship of Durga-devi are given in Mantrapada The same aspect of Durga is given more than one Tantrik and Vaidik Mantras, Chandas and Pujavidhis. For example, the Chandas of Pancadurgamantra is presented in two different ways. 364

Kasyapa or Marici Thrstuph Durga Jataveda Virat Tantrik mode : Rsi Vitta Devata Vaidik mode : Rsi Vitta Devata Agni It is the Vaidik Agnimantras that are prescribed to be used here. It may be mentioned here that these Mantras still retain their importance in Durgapujas. In subsequent Slokas, various Nyasastanas, Pithapujavidhis, Avahanavidhis, Dhyana, Sadanganyasavidhi, Ayudhabhusananyasa, Avaranapujas as well as Nirmalyadhari(Simhika) are provided in detail. Here again the author stipulates that Upasana must be carried out only under the direct guidance of a Guru. Dhyana sankham khetam capam tarjam savyenyasmin cakram khadgam | banam sulam cabibhranam dorbhitryaksam bhasvanmaulim | | candrottamsam salankaram raktakalpam simharudham | yuddhonnaddhaih kanyabrndairyuktam durgam devim vande | | ' 105 Four lakh Japas and Homa during the night with Tila, Samit, Siddhardha, Ksira, Payasam, Samit and Havis are prescribed for Purascarana. Those lacking the wherewithal to do Homas can attain equal results by chanting eight lakh Japas. Physical and material well 365

being are the Phalas derived through Purascarana. Several Viniyogas are recommended, the most important among which are described here. 1. Rajavasyam can be gained through Homa with 2. sandalwood. For attainment of Vrsti(rainfall) a Mantra is prescribed, the language of which is in coded form, revealing that it is not only rain 166 that is gained but Rsis, Divyoukha, Sidhoukha, and Mahoukha. Scholars maintain that this Mantra is associated with Sricakrapuja. It is specified that Rsis of different categories need to be worshipped with specific Mantras. The author then describes many Viniyogas(Sarvavasya, Visahara, Ksudranasa, Yudhavijaya and the like) and emphasises the importance of Pancadurgamantra and concludes the Patala. iti khalu jatavedasamanusrutisarataya phalati hi vanchitarthamakhilam smarato /pi sada | | ya iha japadibhirbhavati tam sa bhavenna cirat | tribhuvanasampadakhyakamalamukhanatkutakam || '167 Patala 24, too, is devoted to the delineation of pujavidhis pertaining to Vanadurga, Sulini and Mahisamardini, all to attributes of Durga. Vanadurga The Mulamantra in 37 syllables in coded form and its Chandas 366

are described. 168 It is stated that Sadanganyasa is to be performed by splitting the Mulamantra. Other Nyasavidhis are also dealt with in detail. Various Dhyanamantras are given for the same Murti. Dhyana dhyayedudyanam kusumitalatavallitonmattabhrnga nanapuspadhayairhimagiritate kalpavrksairupetam | tanmadhye pitham navamanimayam simhapadam ca divyam raktam tatrabjam smitavasudalam karnikakesaradhyam || tatra vajrasanakhyam tadasanasvakhyaya yajet | prakrtim trigunaibimbam murtibhih pankajam tatha | | 109 It is the Dhyanamantra provided in Devimahatmya that is generally chanted for Vanadurgapuja. All Dhyanamantras stipulated for Vanadurga in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati are different. For Purascarana, Mantradiksa may be received directly from the Guru followed by one lakh Japas along with Tila, Ghrta, HavisHoma, ten thousand times. Other detailed Pujavidhis like Pithapuja, Avahana, Avaranapuja and Saptamatrupuja are mandated. It is specified that Phalasiddhi in equal measure can be obtained by those lacking the wherewithal to conduct expensive Pujas, provided they perform Japadhyana consistently over a considerable length of time. Two other Dhyanas specifically for Satrunigraha are also recommended. 17 367

For fulfilment of specific wishes, four lakh Japas and Homa with sali, Tila, Ghrta, Ksira and Havis are stipulated. Upasana on Mondays can grant Sarvakamyakarma. For Krurakarmas, the days suitable are Navamitithi or Caturdasi. To ensure Yudhavijaya, Homa with Tisnataila, Ghrta and Ksira, 10,000 times and Sampatasparsa may be done on Ayudha. Apart from the above, various other Viniyogas and Mantric rites are and explained. Svapna-durga This Devi is worshipped exclusively for Mantric purposes. The author states that once Mantrasiddhi is realized, the Devi will appear before the Sadhaka in his dreams. 171 For Vasya and Akarsana, the Devi may be conceived in red complexion, and for Marana, in the colour of raging fire; for Stambhana, yellow image is to be meditated upon; for Visaharana, Dhumravarna; for Mukti, white; and for Sarvakaryasiddhi, the recommendation is for the Devi in Syamavarna. Mahisamardini It is said that in Mahisamardini is present the power of all Devis and Devatas. The author next explains the Mulamantra, Chandas and Sadangamantra.172 368

Dhyana jalabhavakhetake dhanurapiha gadam dadhatam bhujaih sivam rathapadanandakau saramathankusakamarunambaragadikam | maratakarocisam trinayanam makutadivibhusitam smare- nmahisasirogatam mahisamardanikamakhilarthasiddhidam | | '173 One lakh Japas on Krsnastami or Navami with Payasanivedya containing Tila and Ghrta will ensure Sakalavasya, Aisvarya, Satrunasa and Vijaya. It is stipulated that Puja should be done only under the strict guidance of a Guru. The venue for Puja has to be selected carefully, ensuring that it conforms to the one having all the required Laksanas. On such a venue, beginning with Puja for Dvarapalaka, Saparivarapuja is recommended. 174 Sulini Sulini assumes the very same Bhava as Durga. The initial Slokas provide the Mulamantra and Angamantras. 175 One lakh Japas are advised for Purascarana. All Pujas are as per ordinary Vidhis. Dhyana aridarakhangagadasarakarmukasulapasakaram sivam satamakhanilarucim mukutadivibhisanai samalankrtam | ayugadasam sumukhim mrgarajagatam lasatkanakambaram smaratu japadisu tamathava sacaturbhuja kanakaprabham | | ' 176 Khadgadurga Khadgadurga is yet another aspect of Durga. Through the 369

first Slokas are provided the Mulamantra, Chandas, Sadanganyasa and Dhyana. 177 Homa with Tila and Ghrta one lakh times will ensure Vidyaprapti, Corasanti and Vyadhinasa. The author concludes the Patala extolling the importance of the worship of Durga and emphasising the efficacy of Durgaradhana. ittham prokta durgamantrah sakalavisagadaduritabhayasamana yastetesamekam vestam vithiyajanahavanamananajapaparah samsadhyadau bhaktya yuktah pratidivasamapi bhajati yadiha sivam mattakrida nityam laksmih srayati khalu tamupagatasukhavibhavaih | | '178 Having dealt with Durgadevi and related rites and rituals, the author goes on to explain those of Vasudhara, Triputa, Akrsthisakti, Annapurna and Matangi. 179