Who is Mahakali? Ch13 Granting Boons to Suratha and Vaisya.

I would like to refresh my memory since I have to cope up with the attack of Utkarsh Nathani on our most revered,and worshipped Goddess Mahakali. Yes. I feel I want to again memorise what was described in Devi mahatmyam,the authentic and holy book whose origin traces back to the oldest manuscript available on it,fortunately for us. A journey through the book as ever is a bliss and I cherish it so much.

In brief this is how Mahakali arrived from Devi Parvati when gods requested her,prayed for her grace . They faced the threat of demons from which Mata Sakti only can relieve them.

Unlike what was shown yesterday Sakti did not need a reminder of her powers,not even from Mahadev.

I consider myself gratified if atleast some good hearted people understand how much damage is caused by such writers and makers of shows like this.

Kali may be understood to represent or "aspect" the darker, lethal and transformative qualities of Devi's power or Shakti.

During a fierce battle in which the Great Goddess demonstrates her omnipotence by defeating powerful demons who terrify the devas, she encounters the fierce Raktabija (chapter 8). Every drop of blood Raktabija sheds transforms into another demon as it touches the earth. A unique strategy has to be devised to vanquish him. A fiery burst of energy emerging from Devi's third eye takes the dark skeletal form of goddess Kali. With her huge mouth and enormous tongue she ferociously laps up Raktabija's blood, thus preventing the uprising of further demons.

The story continues in which Devi, Kali and a group of Matrikas destroy the demonic brothers Sumbha and NisumbhaIn the final battle against Shumbha, Devi absorbs Kali and the matrikas and stands alone for the final battle.

I meditate on three-eyed Mahakali brilliant like a blue jewel, decked with ornaments, and praised and beseeched by Brahma to kill Madhu and Kaitabha when Vishnu was in Yogic sleep; she had ten faces and ten legs, holding in her hands the sword, discus, mace, bow and arrows, club, human head and conch.

Makandeya tells his disciple Krasustuki: "The eighth Manu is Savarni the son of Savarna and Surya.By the grace of Mahamaya he became the eighth Manvantara. I will tell you about his birth. "

: Devi is Mahamaya, she exercises Maya to create this world. Devi minus Maya is Nirguna Brahman; Devi plus Maya is Saguna Brahman. Nirguna is without attributes and beyond phenomenon. Saguna Brahman is God with attributes.

King Suradha of Chaitra dynasty ruled during the second manvantar. He is soft and kind hearted. His ministers took advantage of this and robbed his whole treasury.Administration and military affairs came to a standstill throwing the King in dilemma.

The king decided to take some time for reflection away from the shadows of conspiracy, deceit and danger and announced that he was leaving for a long overdue hunt. In the forest, he came across intellectually gifted sage, Medhas living in a hermitage among peace-loving wild animals. Yet thoughts of kingdom, his royal elephant, treasury, evil servants and ministers continued to roil his mind. He was particularly distressed to know of the deceit by the ministers of his carefully accumulated wealth.

He saw a visitor to the hermitage paying respects to the Brahmana sage. He appeared equally distressed, burdened and afflicted with grief and depression. He talked to him in a kindly manner and felt a sense of empathy and brotherhood.

The visitor poured out his story of woe and as follows. "My name is Samadhi belonging to a merchant class. My sons and and my wife thrown me out of my my own house. Their greed and excess expenditure depleted my wealth, without which my value and worth to my family suffered. I am not knowing the welfare of my sons and my wife I am worried about them."

The King understood that both are in the same position almost.

Sage Medhas understood their plight and started narrating the story of Devi Adisakti and her Mahima .

Originally posted by: DeepVeerPhoenix

Thanks for the beautiful thread @Itelidevara

Jayantii Manggalaa Kaalii Bhadrakaalii Kapaalinii |
Durgaa Shivaa Kssamaa Dhaatrii Svaahaa Svadhaa Namostu Te ||

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Originally posted by: Luna99

Wonderful thread Lakshmi.

Jai Maa Kali!

Originally posted by: ltelidevara

Thanks a lot. You can call me Lakshmi.May Maa Kaali bless us with samyam.That is needed when we watch the extent of distortions and false interpretations in portraying the glory of Adi Sakti.