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The KalikaPurana Chapter 11 -The Marriage Procession of Lord Shiva
In the previous chapter, we saw how Brahma went to Kailasha and spoke with Lord Shiva about his desire for Shiva and Sati to come together in marriage. After receiving Shiva’s consent, the time for the divine union was decided, and Brahma, along with Narada and the other mind-born sons of Brahma, accompanied Lord Shiva to Daksha’s residence. Shiva departed for the marriage with his ganas following him. He rode upon his powerful bull, while the ganas accompanied him with great joy, creating an extraordinary sound with conches, drums, kettledrums and various other instruments. Some danced and clapped their hands, while others followed in their celestial vehicles, creating different kinds of sounds and cries. The entire atmosphere became filled with divine celebration. The Devas, Gandharvas and Apsaras also accompanied Lord Shiva, singing, playing instruments and dancing as they followed the procession. The sounds of the ganas and Gandharvas filled all directions and the entire earth. Even Kama, accompanied by his followers, followed Shiva, further awakening the atmosphere of love and union. As Shiva travelled towards Daksha’s residence, nature itself appeared to celebrate the occasion. The directions became serene, the sacred fires burned peacefully, flowers began to fall from the heavens and fragrant winds began to blow. Trees blossomed beautifully and even those creatures who were suffering became peaceful and well. The divine procession finally reached the residence of Daksha. Shiva was still adorned with his characteristic features, including his serpent, tiger skin, matted locks and crescent moon, yet these very features appeared as ornaments upon him and added to his divine radiance. When Daksha saw Shiva approaching, he immediately rose and respectfully welcomed him. He offered Shiva and Brahma and the other distinguished guests appropriate seats and worshipped them with the traditional offerings of padya, arghya and other forms of honour. After this, the auspicious moment arrived. Daksha, filled with happiness, gave his daughter Sati to Lord Shambhu. Shiva too joyfully accepted the hand of Dakshayani Sati according to the sacred marriage rites. Brahma, Narada and the other sages pleased Shiva with beautiful Sama hymns, Rigvedic verses and Yajurvedic prayers. The ganas played their instruments, the Apsaras danced and flowers rained down from the heavens. The divine marriage of Shiva and Sati had taken place. Then Lord Vishnu arrived at the wedding on Garuda, accompanied by Goddess Lakshmi. Approaching Shiva, Vishnu praised the divine union of Shiva and Sati and said that just as he was beautifully united with Lakshmi, Shiva was now beautifully united with Dakshayani. He then told Shiva that with Sati as his divine consort, he should protect the welfare of the Devas and human beings and bring auspiciousness to the world. Vishnu further said that whoever looked at Sati or even heard of her with an impure and desirous intention should be punished by Shiva. Shiva, being the omniscient Lord, accepted Vishnu’s words and agreed. But then something unexpected happened. Brahma looked upon the beautiful face of Sati and became overcome by desire. He repeatedly looked at her and, unable to control his senses, lost his self-restraint. His tejas fell upon the earth in the presence of the sages. From that fallen tejas arose powerful clouds, including Samvarta, Avarta, Pushkara and Drona. They thundered loudly and began releasing torrents of rain, covering the sky. Seeing this, and realizing that Brahma too had become overcome by desire, Shiva remembered the words Vishnu had just spoken. He became furious and raised his trident with the intention of killing Brahma. Narada, Marichi and the other sages cried out in alarm, while Daksha immediately came forward and tried to stop Shiva, pleading with him not to commit such an act. Shiva reminded Daksha of Vishnu’s words and declared that if anyone looked upon Sati with desire, that person must be punished. Since Brahma had committed this very act, Shiva said that he would fulfil the promise by killing him. At that moment, Vishnu intervened. He told Shiva that Brahma was the creator of the universe and that it was through Brahma that Sati had been brought into existence as the wife destined for Shiva. If Brahma were killed, who would perform the work of creation? Vishnu reminded Shiva that the three of them had been given the responsibilities of creation, preservation and destruction, and that the harmony of the universe depended upon these functions. Shiva, however, remained determined. He declared that if Brahma were killed, he himself could create another creator through his own yogic power, one who would perform the work of creation according to his command. Hearing this, Vishnu smiled and began to reveal a deeper truth to Shiva. He said that Brahma was not different from Shiva, Shiva was not different from Brahma, and Vishnu himself was not different from either of them. Their essential unity was eternal. They appeared different because they performed different functions in the universe, but at their deepest level they were one. Vishnu explained that Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva represented the three aspects responsible for creation, preservation and dissolution. Just as the head, neck and other limbs are different parts of one body, the three Devas are different aspects of one supreme reality. He asked Shiva to contemplate within himself and recognize the unity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The three were not ultimately separate. Hearing these words, Shiva became deeply contemplative. Although he already possessed knowledge of their unity, that knowledge had been obscured by his present state of thought. He therefore asked Vishnu to explain further how Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva could be one despite appearing as three different beings. Vishnu then began to reveal the deeper truth of the unity of the three Devas. Shiva listened carefully, and upon understanding this truth, he abandoned his intention to kill Brahma and recognized him as another expression of the same supreme reality. The divine marriage of Shiva and Sati had therefore not only united Shiva and Shakti, but had also become the occasion for the revelation of a profound truth concerning the unity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara. In the next chapter ,ch12,Vishnu will further explain this identity and reveal the deeper mystery behind the three divine forms and their relationship with the Supreme Reality.

THE KALIKAPURAN - CHAPTER 10

MAHADEVA EXPRESSES HIS DESIRE AND SEEKS MAA SATI

As time passed, Maa Sati successfully completed her sankalpa and her intense vrata for Mahadeva.
And as the fruit of her devotion, Mahadeva Himself appeared before Maa Sati and gave her darshan.
Mahadeva said that he had been watching her sadhana and her penance. He had seen how much she had done for him and was immensely pleased by her devotion.
He told Maa Sati that she could ask for whatever she desired.
Mahadeva already knew the intention behind her sadhana.
He knew what was in her heart.
But he wanted to hear it from Maa Sati herself.
He wanted her to say that she desired Mahadeva as her husband.
Meanwhile, Kama Dev was also present, waiting for the right opportunity.
He saw that this was the perfect moment.
From his flower arrows, Kama Dev released two arrows towards Mahadeva, Harshana and Mohana.
The arrows struck Mahadeva and an immense upsurge of Shakti arose within him.
A powerful desire to love Maa Sati and to marry her emerged within Mahadeva.
Maa Sati was just about to express the desire that was already present in her heart when Mahadeva suddenly said,
Be my wife.
Maa Sati was astonished.
She was confused and could hardly believe what she had just heard.
But Mahadeva, under the influence of the Maya of Mahamaya and the force awakened within him, continued expressing his desire to marry her.
Maa Sati felt relieved and immensely happy.
The one whom she had worshipped, the one for whom she had performed such intense sadhana, desired the same thing.
After some time, Mahadeva came back to his senses and suppressed the immense upsurge of energy within him.
He then asked Maa Sati once again what she desired.
Maa Sati replied that she wanted to marry him.
Hearing her words, Mahadeva blessed Maa Sati and returned to Kailasha.
But after returning to Kailasha, Mahadeva began feeling lonely.
He started missing Maa Sati again and again.
He wanted her presence.
He remembered the conversation he had earlier had with Brahma Dev and Bhagwan Vishnu and their consorts.
He remembered how they had told him that Maa Sati was the perfect companion for him.
Mahadeva then thought of Brahma Dev.
Brahma Dev appeared before him.
Brahma Dev told Mahadeva that he already knew why he had been called.
Mahadeva then explained everything.
He told Brahma Dev that when he had appeared before Maa Sati, Kama Dev had taken the opportunity to shoot his arrows at him.
Because of the influence of those arrows and Maya, Mahadeva had repeatedly expressed his desire to marry Maa Sati.
And Maa Sati had desired the same.
Mahadeva then became concerned about what Daksha might think.
He asked Brahma Dev to go to Daksha and convince him to arrange the marriage.
Brahma Dev agreed and went to Daksha's house.
When Daksha saw Brahma Dev approaching with a great smile on his face, he was astonished.
Daksha asked him why he appeared so happy and whether there was some great work for which only he could be capable.
Brahma Dev then revealed the news.
Maa Sati had completed her sadhana, Mahadeva had appeared before her, and both Maa Sati and Mahadeva desired to marry each other.
Daksha was overjoyed and relieved.
His daughter would finally marry the one she loved and worshipped the most.
Daksha then requested Brahma Dev to arrange an auspicious time for him to meet Mahadeva and proceed with the marriage.
He wanted everything to happen at the most auspicious tithi and wished to meet Mahadeva as soon as possible.
Brahma Dev returned to Mahadeva and told him about Daksha's response.
Mahadeva then decided that he would meet Daksha on the most auspicious tithi.
And with this, Chapter 10 of the Kalika Purana comes to an end.
In Chapter 11, we will witness the grand marriage procession of Mahadeva.
CHAPTER 11 - THE MARRIAGE PROCESSION OF SHIVA

JAI MAA KAALI♥️

CHAPTER 9
THE PERSUASION OF LORD SHIVA TO ACCEPT A WIFE
In Chapter 8, we witnessed the birth of our dearest and most loving Maa Sati.
As Maa Sati grew older, so did her love and devotion for our dearest Mahadev.
Maa Sati took intense sankalpas for Mahadev. She performed deep tapasya, observed many vrats, ate very little, and offered different kinds of bhog to Mahadev according to the months and seasons.
She offered kheer, rice cakes, fruits and many other preparations with complete devotion. Guided by her mother Maa Prasuti, Maa Sati continued her worship with immense dedication.
Daksha too was deeply immersed in the love of his daughter Maa Sati. He performed every duty a father should perform and watched Maa Sati grow into an intense sadhika of Mahadev.
Meanwhile, Brahma Dev and Maa Saraswati discussed the need to persuade Mahadev to accept a wife. Brahma Dev then went to Bhagwan Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi, and together they decided that they should approach Mahadev.
So Brahma Dev and Maa Saraswati, along with Bhagwan Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi, went to Kailasha.
At that time, Kama Dev and Vasantha were also there. Kama Dev had the intention of awakening desire within Mahadev, while Vasantha transformed the surroundings of Kailasha. The land became green, flowers blossomed and fruits appeared everywhere.
Yet Mahadev remained completely absorbed in meditation.
By the time Brahma Dev and Bhagwan Vishnu, along with their consorts, reached Kailasha, Mahadev opened his eyes and came out of his meditation.
When Mahadev saw Brahma Dev and Bhagwan Vishnu standing before him with Maa Saraswati and Maa Lakshmi, a subtle desire for Shakti arose within him.
After greeting Mahadev, Brahma Dev and Bhagwan Vishnu began speaking to him.
They explained that through Yogmaya, they had been given different roles. Brahma Dev had been given the responsibility of creation, Bhagwan Vishnu the responsibility of preservation, and Mahadev the responsibility of dissolution.
But these were only the roles assigned to them. In reality, they were one, and they understood each other because the same divine consciousness existed within them.
Mahadev agreed with them.
Brahma Dev then explained that by the command of Mahamaya, they had to continue the work of creation and have their own offspring for the welfare and continuation of the universe.
Mahadev said that he had already been thinking about this.
He said that most of the time he remained absorbed in meditation upon the Bindu, that divine point of light from which Mahamaya projects Herself.
Brahma Dev and Bhagwan Vishnu then explained that Mahadev was so deeply immersed in meditation that he had become completely indifferent to worldly matters.
He had no ego, hatred or anger. He loved everyone equally and remained detached from all worldly attachments.
Therefore, they told him that he should accept a consort so that his Shakti could be utilised for Jagat Nirmaan.
Mahadev agreed.
But Mahadev made one thing clear.
He did not want to marry just anyone.
He wanted someone who could become his Shakti, someone capable of holding and understanding his immense energy, someone who could learn the guhya se guhya, the most hidden knowledge, someone who could understand the mysteries hidden within this Jagat and, above everything else, someone who could accept him exactly as he was.
Bhagwan Vishnu smiled and told Mahadev that they had already found the perfect bride for him.
She was the daughter of Daksha.
She was Maa Sati, his intense sadhika, who had been performing tapasya and worshipping him with the single desire that Mahadev would accept her and marry her.
Mahadev now knew that there was someone who had devoted herself completely to him.
But would Mahadev accept Maa Sati, his devoted sadhika, as his wife?
What will happen when Mahadev finally seeks the one whose heart has already chosen him?
Let us find out in Chapter 10:
MAHADEV SEEKS HIS DESIRE AND SEEKS MAA SATI

JAI MAA KAALI

CHAPTER 8
THE BIRTH OF MAA SATI
In Chapter 7, we saw Brahma Dev and Kamdev becoming excited because for the welfare of the universe, Yogmaya, Adi Parashakti Herself, had accepted that She would come as the daughter of Daksha and marry Shiva. Now we begin Chapter 8.
After Brahma Dev finished explaining everything to Kamdev, he disappeared.
Meanwhile, Daksha’s intense sadhana had finally come to an end.
Vishnumaya appeared before him and gave him Her darshan.
Daksha immediately knelt down with his head bowed and began to pray.
Hey Jagat Janani, Para Prakriti, Vishnumaya.
You who are present in the form of Maa Lakshmi beside my dearest Vishnu.
Hey Maa Ambike, You who are Satva, Rajas and Tamas themselves.
You are the loving Mother of all.
You are Chaturbhuja.
You ride upon a lion.
You are the Mother of the Trimurtis.
You are the Shakti present within every creation.
I offer my deepest respects to You, Jagatmayi.
Maa Kaali listened to Daksha’s prayer.
She then said, Tell Me, Daksha, My son. Why have you called Me? What desire do you carry within your heart?
Daksha, with a smile on his face, said, Hey Maa, for the welfare and protection of the universe, You are the very force through which creation, preservation and destruction take place. Please come as my child and marry Shiva. He is unmoving. He is completely absorbed in His meditation. No one can move Him away from His meditation except You.
Maa Kaali replied, Yes, Daksha. I will come as your child. But I have one condition. You must remain completely devoted to Me. You must worship Me with your utmost devotion. And if I ever see your devotion towards Me becoming even slightly less, I will leave this human body. You must never keep Me as a second option. You must always remember who I am.
Daksha listened to Her words.
He became overwhelmed with happiness.
He kept smiling.
Maa Kaali continued, I bless you that in every universe, I will be born as your child for the welfare of the world.
After saying this, Maa Kaali disappeared.
Daksha remained there for a moment, still immersed in immense joy.
Only after some time did he realise that Maa had left.
Yet his heart was filled with happiness.
He then continued with the work of creation.
Daksha created many mind-born sons so that they could spread knowledge and continue the work of creation.
Later, Daksha married Virani, also known as Asikni.
And from Daksha and Virani, Maa Sati was born.
When Maa Sati came into the world, She did not immediately cry.
She looked towards Daksha.
And then a divine voice was heard by him.
Daksha, as I promised you, I have become your daughter. Remember who I am.
Daksha silently listened.
And then Maa Parashakti began to cry.
As Maa Sati grew, Her devotion towards Shiva also grew.
Day by day, Her love for Shiva became stronger.
Even from childhood, Her heart was naturally drawn towards Mahadev.
Seeing Her devotion, Daksha and Virani gave Her the name Maa Sati.
As Maa Sati grew up, She always tried to please Her parents.
She loved people.
She loved nature.
She loved every living being.
And above all, Her heart remained devoted to Shiva.
Slowly, Daksha’s love for Maa Sati became deeper and deeper.
He forgot everything else and began seeing Her simply as his beloved daughter.
He performed every duty that a father should perform for His child.
One day, Maa Sati saw Daksha speaking with Narada and Brahma Dev.
She immediately rushed towards them.
But from a little distance, She stopped.
She bowed Her head and offered Her prayers with folded hands.
Maa Sati waited there quietly for some time.
Brahma Dev and Narada noticed the intensity of Her devotion.
They blessed Her.
Brahma Dev said, May you marry the one whom you love the most.
Narada then said, May you marry Shiva. May your love be so pure and so intense that Shiva, who has never given Himself completely to another, gives that love only to you.
Maa Sati humbly accepted their blessings.
And with this, Chapter 8 of the Kālikā Purana comes to an end.
But the story is only beginning.
In Chapter 9, we will see the persuasion of Shiva to accept a wife.
Will Mahadev accept the idea of marriage?
Will He accept Maa Sati?
Let’s unfold it in the upcoming chapter.
JAI MAA KAALI 🔱

CHAPTER 7
THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN BRAHMA AND KAMDEVA
In Chapter 6, we saw Brahma Dev revealing the greatness of Yogmaya, Vishnumaya and Mahamaya to Kamdev. In Chapter 7, we will further see what happened next.
Brahma Dev said, “After the collective effort of the Devas, finally Vishnumaya, Mahamaya herself, will become the consort of Shiva. She has accepted the responsibility of being born as the daughter of Prajapati Daksha. Through Her birth, the union of Shiv and Shakti will finally take place.”
Kamdev, after listening to this, said, “Yes, Lord of the people, Brahma Dev. I completely agree with you.”
“But let Me tell you something. During these hundred years when you were immersed in your intense sadhana, Rati, Vasanta and I went to Kailasha and tried many times to allure Shiva and make Him break His meditation. We tried everything we could, but every single time our attempts failed.”
“When we went to Kailasha, we saw Shiva immersed in the deepest meditation. I took my five arrows and moved around Him, spreading an intense fragrance throughout the entire environment.”
“The atmosphere itself changed. Every Gana and every animal around Him became filled with desire. Even great Tapasvis with their consorts became completely absorbed in their unions. Nothing remained untouched by the influence of my arrows.”
“But Shiva was different.”
“It was extremely difficult to allure Shiva.”
“And not only Shiva. His bull Nandi remained equally unmoved.”
“They were unmovable like stones.”
“Whenever I tried to shoot my arrows at Shiva, I saw birds, deer and peacocks gathering around Him, completely absorbed in intimacy, while the entire atmosphere was filled with desire.”
“But none of it affected Shiva.”
“He remained completely still.”
“He was so deeply immersed in His meditation that none of my arrows could disturb Him.”
“Later, when Shiva came out of His meditation and walked near the river of Kailasha, Vasanta created beautiful trees all around Him.”
“Trees filled with fragrant flowers.”
“Trees bearing delicious fruits.”
“Everywhere there was beauty, fragrance and the presence of Spring.”
“But even then, Shiva remained completely unaffected.”
“Brahma Dev, I have realised something.”
“We cannot accomplish this alone.”
“I think a female Shakti is necessary.”
“We need the power of the Divine Mother.”
“We cannot do anything without Her.”
“Therefore, Vishnumaya must be born as soon as possible.”
“She must take birth through Daksha as his daughter, so that through Her birth the union of Shiva and Shakti can finally take place for the welfare of the universe.”
Brahma Dev listened to Kamdev.
The path ahead was now becoming clear.
The Supreme Shakti had already accepted Her role.
Daksha was performing his penance.
Kamdev had realised that his own power was not enough.
Now, everything was moving towards one event.
The birth of Shakti as Daksha’s daughter.
And that brings Chapter 7 to an end.
What will happen in Chapter 8?
The birth of Mata Sati.
Be ready for the upcoming chapter.
JAI MAA KAALI

CHAPTER 6 THE ANSWER OF THE MAHAMAYA, MAA KAALI After listening to the plea of Brahma Dev, Maa Kaali said, “Yes, my son. I completely understand your concern. The way Shiva is immersed in His deepest meditation, He will not be lured simply by you or Kama alone. For the creation and welfare of the universe, I will come forward. I have tried once before, but that attempt failed. But this time, after you have requested Me, and because I am your Mother, I will definitely try to make Shiva marry Me. I will come as the daughter of Daksha, and through that form I will marry Shiva. Just as in this world people know Me as Yog Nidra and Vishnumaya, from here on I will also be known as Samkari and Rudrani. Just as I, in the form of Lakshmi, am completely in love with Vishnu, in the same way I will make Shiva, who is the dearest of the Bhootas and Pretas, love Me like no other being in the entire universe. I will make Mahadev completely immersed in My love. Mahadev, due to the perplexity in His heart, will accept Me as Vidya. The Devas shall break His meditation and He will accept Me as Vidya.” After saying all of this, Maa Kaali disappeared. Brahma Dev was still in the utter bliss of having spoken with Maa. When he finally came back to his senses, he looked here and there. Maa was nowhere to be seen. A smile appeared on his face. He was happy. With that happiness in his heart, he went towards Kamdev. Kamdev, seeing Brahma Dev coming with such a big smile on his face, prepared an area filled with roses. When Brahma Dev arrived, Kamdev greeted him. “Hey Kamdev, the most powerful being, I pay my respects to you.” Kamdev, being happy, greeted him too, and their conversation began. Brahma Dev, with a happy smile, said, “We can continue with the work required for the creation of the universe. I have found the perfect bride for Mahadeva.” Kamdev, after listening to this, was shocked. “How, Brahma Dev?” Brahma Dev explained, “All this while I was performing intense sadhana, and the result of it was that Yogmaya, the Supreme Shakti, gave Me Her darshan. She promised Me that She will marry Shankar for the upliftment and welfare of this universe.” Kamdev, after hearing about Yogmaya for the first time, was shocked. “This Shakti can allure Shiva? That ascetic who never moves from His meditation?” Kamdev, out of excitement and astonishment, asked Brahma Dev, “Who is this Yogmaya who can allure this Jatadhari Shiva, covered in ashes? He is so frightening. If I go near Him, He will destroy me with His Trishula itself.” As Kamdev spoke these discouraging words, bramha sighed two or three times. And from those sighs, many strange beings emerged. Some had human faces with animal bodies. Some had the faces of fish, swans, cows and buffaloes. Some had human bodies with animal faces. Some had five legs, some three, some two and some only one. They carried many weapons such as Khadga, Trishula and many others. And they were speaking only one word. “Kill. Kill. Kill.” Listening to them, Brahma Dev gave them the name Maras. Kama then asked, “What is the significance of these creatures, Brahma Dev? And why have these creatures come into existence with the desire to kill everything?” Brahma Dev said, “These creatures will be accompanied by you, Kamdev. They will obey each and every order you give. Whenever you shoot an arrow at someone, the victim of that arrow will have to face them. These creatures will accompany you wherever you go. Those who become fully immersed in lust will face difficulties, obstacles and conflicts through the Maras who accompany you. Whether a person is rich or poor, wise or dull, once they become subject to desire, they will have to face them.” The Maras listened silently to what Brahma Dev was saying about their destiny, and they accepted it. Now Kamdev again asked, “Hey Brahma, please tell me, who is this Yogmaya?” Brahma Dev said, “She is the Yog Nidra of the entire universe. She is represented as Vishnumaya. She is the Mother of every being. She is the Mother of the Trimurtis. She is the giver of strength. She is the One who brings difficulties into people's lives. She is the One through whom knowledge, love, hatred, anger and compassion arise within every being. She is Para Prakriti. She is the same Shakti through whom you, Me and everyone experience this creation. She is the same Shakti present within Maa Lakshmi. She is the Shakti through whom I am able to speak and reveal the Vedas. She is Mahamaya. She is the same ego, attachment, fame, Rajas, Satva and Tamas. Whatever comes to your mind, She is present within this universe. She is everything.” Listening to these words, Kamdev became happy and surprised. The more Brahma Dev explained about Yogmaya, the more Kamdev realised the greatness of the Shakti who had promised to unite with Shiva. And their conversation continued. What happened next? What would Kamdev do after learning who this Supreme Shakti truly was? The answer will be revealed in Chapter 7. JAI MAA KAALI

Happy Amavasya to whoever is reading this. In the 4+5 chapter of THE KALIKAPURAN, we read about the birth of Spring, Vasanta. And now we move on to the next chapter. CHAPTER 5 THE ARRIVAL OF MAA KAALI After convincing Kamdev and the birth of Vasanta, Brahma Dev, along with his Manasputras, was discussing what had to be done next. Brahma Dev said to Daksha, “Hey Daksha, for the upliftment and welfare of the universe, I want you to worship the Supreme Divine Power, Para Prakriti Mahakaali herself, so that She may be born as your daughter and the union of Shiva and Shakti may take place.” Daksha, however, understood Vishnu as the Supreme Reality. For him, Parabrahma was Vishnu. He knew that Vishnu possessed His own divine Shakti, yet Daksha believed that Vishnu himself was the Supreme. Following the command of his father, Daksha went to the shores of the Milky Ocean, established his asana and began performing intense sadhana. For three thousand years, he continued his penance with devotion. Meanwhile, Brahma Dev was thinking about how Shiva could be convinced. He understood that this was no longer something that could be accomplished through ordinary means. Shiva could not simply be influenced by Brahma, Kama or any other Deva. There was only One who could accomplish this. Maa Kaali. The Supreme Shakti. Para Prakriti. Brahma Dev, along with Marichi, entered into deep meditation and invoked Maa Kaali. They began praising Her. “Hey Mother, You are the Mother of the entire cosmos. You are the power through which every being exists. You are the Satva and the Tamas within creation. You are the force through which the good and the terrible both manifest. You are the reason creation continues to move forward. Hey Mother, You are the darkness that spreads across the universe when the Sun sets. You are the One from whom the universe begins and into whom the universe finally dissolves. Through Your power, countless universes arise, exist and disappear. Even the number of universes created through You is beyond the understanding of the Trimurtis. Hey Maa Kaali, You are the force through which we operate. You are Para Prakriti. You are the Shakti through which creation takes place and through which destruction takes place. I pray to that Maa Kaali who has no limitation of form, yet sees every creation. I pray to that Maa Kaali who needs no ears, yet hears the plea of every being. You are the source from which the deepest and most hidden knowledge arises. You are the Mother of the cosmos. You are our dearest Mother. Maa Kaali, I offer my prayers to You.” Their meditation and invocation continued. For a hundred years, they worshipped and invoked the Divine Mother. And then… She came. Maa Kaali appeared from a single point. A Bindu. From that Bindu, Her divine form began to manifest. The point expanded. The form emerged. And there stood Maa Kaali. She appeared dark and magnificent, with four arms, flowing hair and divine weapons in Her hands. She was seated upon a lion. The moment Maa Kaali appeared, the entire atmosphere changed. The clouds trembled. Thunder roared across the heavens. The winds became intense. Everything seemed astonished by Her arrival. Even Brahma Dev, the Creator of the universe, felt the tremendous force of Her presence. Then Maa Kaali spoke. “Hey Brahma, my son. Why have you called Me? Whoever calls Me with utmost devotion, whatever deepest desire they carry within their heart, I bestow upon them. Tell Me. Why have you called Me?” The moment Maa spoke, a powerful wave of air struck Brahma Dev. The intensity of Her Shakti was so great that even the Creator himself felt overwhelmed by Her presence. Brahma Dev folded his hands. He looked towards his Mother and began to speak. “O my dearest Mother. I have seen how You have appeared as Maa Lakshmi beside my dearest Vishnu. I have seen the love between them. I have seen how You, as Shakti, become the beloved of the masculine. You have appeared as Rati and are united with Kamdev. You have appeared in countless feminine forms throughout creation. Only You have the capability to accomplish what I am asking. Mother, I want You to come in Your complete Kaali form and unite with Shiva. I want Shiva and Shakti to become one. Only You have this capability. Shiva cannot be influenced by ordinary desire. When I once spoke to Shiva about desire and the need for Shakti, he became furious with me, as though I had committed a grave sin. He is Pashupatinath. He is beyond the control of the senses. He cannot be tricked by me. He cannot be moved by Kama. He cannot be moved by Vishnu. He cannot be moved by any other Deva. Only You can do this, Mother. For the creation, continuation and welfare of the universe, this union has to take place. Therefore, I pray to You. Please come as Shakti. Please become the One who will unite with Shiva.” Maa Kaali listened silently. She looked towards Brahma. The Mother of the entire cosmos stood before the Creator Himself. And for a moment… There was complete silence. What would Maa Kaali say? Would She accept Brahma’s request? Would She truly descend into the world as Daksha’s daughter? And would She become the Shakti of Shiva? The answer of Maa Kaali… Will be revealed in the next chapter. CHAPTER 6 THE ANSWER OF MAA KAALI

Chapter 2+3= THE BIRTH OF SPRING (VASANTA)
Before we read further, let us first understand how the Kalikapurana came into play.
Once, a group of sages approached Rishi Markandeya and asked him, “O Rishi Markandeya, the twice-born one, you have taught us the Vedas and Dharmashastras, and now we are well versed in them. But there are still things we do not understand. How did Shiva meet Maa Kaali? How did Daksha meet his end? Why did Maa Sati burn herself in the fire?”
After the sages had completed their questions, Rishi Markandeya began revealing the sacred narration of the Kalikapurana.
The Kalikapurana was first narrated by Brahma Dev to Narada. From Narada, it was passed to the Valikhilya sages. From the Valikhilyas, it reached Sage Asita, and from Sage Asita it was passed on to Rishi Markandeya.
Rishi Markandeya then began the story which we read in Chapter 1, the birth of Kama and the birth of Rati.
And now, in Chapter 2, we continue with the birth of Spring, Vasanta.
Brahma Dev was still thinking about what had happened when Kama’s influence had arisen within him and how Shiva had humiliated him.
He thought, “Shiva is completely established in vairagya. How will he ever accept marriage? How will the union of Shiva and Shakti unfold?”
While thinking about this, Brahma remembered Kama.
He thought, “I was the one who cursed Kama because of what happened with Shiva. After the grave error I committed, I must approach him with humility.”
Brahma Dev went to meet Kama.
When he arrived, he saw Kama deeply immersed with Mata Rati. They were newly married and were spending their time together, walking around and enjoying each other’s company.
Brahma greeted Kama.
He knew that if he wanted Kama to help him, he first had to praise him.
Brahma said, “O Kama, you are immensely powerful. Your influence can reach even the greatest beings. You possess the power of Mohana, through which even the minds of the mighty can be influenced. I offer you my respects.”
Kama listened.
Then Brahma revealed the reason for his visit.
He said, “For the welfare and continuation of the universe, somehow the union of Shiva and Shakti must unfold. But Shiva is completely immersed in meditation. We must find a way to awaken the force of love within him.”
Kama thought about this and replied, “O Brahma, Shiva is absorbed in the deepest meditation. It will not be easy for me to influence him by my power alone. I need someone who can assist me.”
Brahma Dev accepted his suggestion.
As Brahma contemplated how Shiva could be influenced and how the proper atmosphere could be created around him, he sighed.
And from that sigh, a beautiful being emerged.
The moment he appeared, the entire atmosphere began to transform.
The trees blossomed. Mango trees began producing fruit. The leaves and surroundings became filled with the colours of yellow and orange. The animals began singing, and the whole environment became filled with the beauty and fragrance of Spring.
Brahma Dev named him VASANTA.
Vasanta was Spring itself, the force that awakens beauty, fragrance, growth and the feeling of love in nature.
Brahma then told Kama that he would not have to face Shiva alone.
Vasanta would accompany him.
Just as fire and wind work together and strengthen one another, Kama and Vasanta would become companions, helping each other in their task.
Brahma assured Kama that with the assistance of Vasanta, along with the other forces created for this purpose, he would be able to make his attempt upon Shiva.
And thus, Vasanta was born.
The force of Spring had entered the story.
End of Chapter 3- The Birth of Vasanta.

The Kalika Purana
Chapter 1: The Birth of Kama
When we talk about Kama, we often think about lust, desire, the desire to reproduce, or even the desire for the wealth and success we want to achieve. But have you ever imagined how desire came into existence in the first place? Whom do we call Kamadeva? So let us look at the story behind his birth.
When we look at the Trimurti, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, they are ultimately one, but the Shakti that flows through them manifests differently through each of them. The Trimurti are one, yet their characteristics and functions are different.
The story of Kamadeva is incorporated with the Creator God, Brahma.
One day, Brahma and his sons, the Prajapatis, decided that for the population and continuation of humanity to increase, there should be a female manifestation through which creation could continue.
After hearing this, Brahma entered into a deep state of desire within himself. He brought forth the thoughts and energies that were deeply buried within him, and from this emerged Mata Sandhya.
She was so extraordinarily beautiful that none could compare to her beauty across the sixteen lokas. Yet the sages and even Brahma himself experienced a moment of agitation upon witnessing the immense beauty of Mata Sandhya.
Daksha Prajapati then discussed the matter with Brahma.
For creation to move forward, for the future birth of Shiva and Shakti in their divine manifestations, and for the continuation of the universe, there had to be a force that could awaken desire within living beings.
There needed to be someone who could inspire the desire for creation throughout humanity and even within the Devas.
Brahma and the sages accepted this idea. They entered into a deep meditative state and contemplated what kind of being could possess such immense power that he could inspire even the greatest beings of creation toward the continuation of life.
And then Kamadeva was born.
The very first question Kamadeva asked Brahma was, Hey Brahma, what is my work? Why have I been born? And who will be my Shakti?
Brahma was astonished by the immense energy and restlessness of Kama. He silently observed him and then gave him a bow and arrows.
Brahma told him that these arrows possessed extraordinary power. If an arrow were directed toward any of the Trimurti or the Devas for the purpose of creation, it could awaken the desire necessary for the continuation of creation.
Brahma instructed Kama that his power was not meant merely for pleasure, but for the continuation and expansion of creation itself.
Kama became excited by the power he had received and accepted the order given to him by his own father, Brahma.
He kneeled down, placed his right knee upon the ground, took his bow, and released his first arrow toward Brahma himself.
The energy released from the arrow was so powerful that the Prajapatis experienced an intense awakening of the Prana Shakti within them.
When the arrow pierced Brahma, the force of sexual desire emerged within him.
But here was where a grave transgression occurred. The desire arose toward his own daughter and within the family itself, crossing the boundaries that should have been maintained.
The other sages were able to control their emotions, but Brahma and Prajapati Daksha struggled to restrain themselves.
Brahma was unable to control the intensity of the desire, and some of his Virya fell upon the ground. The same occurred with Prajapati Daksha.
Seeing what was happening, Shiva, who was in the deepest state of meditation yet remained omnipresent, spoke within Brahma’s mind.
Hey Brahma, you and your children glorify yourselves as the knowers of the four Vedas, yet you have fallen into the Maya of insignificant Kama.
Hearing the words of Shiva, Brahma became deeply disappointed in himself and simultaneously became angry with Kama.
He felt that because of Kama, he had experienced sexual desire toward his own daughter.
In his anger, Brahma cursed Kama that he would one day die through Shiva, the very Shiva who had witnessed and condemned the consequences of Kama’s arrow.
Kama became completely disheartened. He felt betrayed because he had only performed the work given to him by his own father.
He fell at Brahma’s feet and said, Brahma Deva, I only did what you ordered me to do. I neither disobeyed you nor intended to insult you. You gave me the responsibility of awakening desire, so I simply tested my arrows upon you.
Hearing Kama’s words, Brahma became silent and reflected upon what had happened.
He then gave Kama another assurance.
Shiva will indeed demolish your present form, but he will later grant you a new body through which you will become omnipresent, allowing your force to continue to exist throughout creation.
Hearing this, Kama became peaceful and accepted his destiny.
Mata Sandhya had witnessed everything. She became deeply saddened and disgusted after seeing her own father and brother overcome by a desire that had crossed the boundaries of Dharma.
The Virya of Brahma gave rise to certain sons, who were indirectly associated with Brahma and Mata Sandhya because of the circumstances surrounding her manifestation.
When the Virya of Daksha fell upon the ground, it gave rise to a girl child named Mata Rati.
She was later destined to become the wife of Kamadeva.
Mata Sandhya, feeling rejected and betrayed by what had happened, went to Shiva and began performing intense Sadhana.
She performed Sadhana for three Yugas, after which Shiva appeared before her.
Mata Sandhya asked Shiva for a boon.
She prayed that no human being should experience the desire to reproduce until reaching puberty, and that whoever looked upon Mata Sandhya with impure or lustful intentions would lose the masculinity within themselves.
Shiva granted her the boon.
Having fulfilled her request, Shiva disappeared.
And thus ends Chapter One of the Kalika Purana, the story of the birth of Kama, the force through which desire entered the process of creation.
Jai Maa Kaali.

We are all made up of energy and atoms.
We all know the basic Law of Conservation of Energy:
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.
When we truly reflect upon this law, we begin to understand something much deeper.
Shakti is present everywhere. It permeates
the entire universe.
When you sit for sadhana, especially as an ordinary human being, the Muladhara (Root Chakra) is the most active center in almost everyone.
That is why, when we begin our sadhana, lustful thoughts, sexual desires, and many other lower tendencies often arise. It happens because our body is not yet capable of holding the immense spiritual energy flowing from the universe.
When this energy remains unused, it does not simply stay within us. Just like the Law of Conservation of Energy teaches us, it transforms into another form. If we do not consciously channel it, it naturally seeks another outlet.

Muladhara Chakra (Root Chakra)
At the beginning of sadhana, most of our awareness remains rooted in survival, physical desires, and instinct.
This is why desires become stronger instead of weaker. Many people misunderstand this phase and think they are progressing backward, whereas in reality the dormant energy is simply becoming active.
The purpose of sadhana is not to suppress this energy but to gradually transform it.

Swadhishthana Chakra (Sacral Chakra)
With regular and sincere sadhana, the energy slowly begins to move upward.
This is known as the activation of the Swadhishthana Chakra.
As the energy rises, you naturally become more emotional, creative, and sensitive to your surroundings.
Your spiritual self slowly starts revealing itself.
Gradually, you begin receiving deeper experiences through the grace of your sadhana and the Shakti itself.

Manipura Chakra (Solar Plexus)
The Solar Plexus, anatomically known as the Celiac Plexus, is a large network of nerves that supplies many internal organs and radiates throughout the lower body.
When we understand this chakra, we also begin to understand why many spiritual traditions emphasize fasting and advise against filling the stomach completely while observing a specific Sankalpa.
From an anatomical perspective, this region provides energy and strength for the body’s functioning.
Spiritually, however, Manipura represents willpower, inner fire, and transformation.
It burns the stored energy within the body the energy accumulated through sadhana allowing it to transform into higher consciousness.
As this inner fire becomes stronger, one grows not only spiritually but also develops greater strength and determination in physical life.

Anahata Chakra (Heart Chakra)
When the energy rises above the diaphragm into the upper body, everything begins to change rapidly.
By this stage, you have made significant progress.
You are no longer a slave to desires or lust.
You begin to realize that the deity you worship has always been residing within you.
Your heart becomes an empty Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), prepared to house your Ishta Devi.
Even if you have worldly relationships, you are no longer bound by attachment.
Instead, you understand that every person in your life has come through the law of karma, and your duty is simply to serve them with love.
You begin to understand the beautiful paradox of detached attachment and attached detachment.

Vishuddhi Chakra (Throat Chakra)
As your sadhana deepens, the deity gradually begins to express itself through you.
When the Vishuddhi Chakra becomes active, your words begin carrying immense power.
Many times, whatever you speak manifests as truth not because of your ego, but because it is no longer merely you who is speaking.
When your own body becomes a Yantra for the deity, the deity itself begins to speak through you.

Ajna Chakra (Third Eye)
Remember how I mentioned that your spiritual self gradually begins interacting with you?
When the Ajna Chakra awakens a state attained by very few, often highly secretive (Gupta) sadhakas or those established in a divine state (Deiva) your spiritual self begins functioning with extraordinary clarity.
Such beings begin to perceive and speak from their higher consciousness rather than their ordinary mind.
If someone truly reaches this level, they are touching a state that is very close to the Divine.

Sahasrara Chakra (Crown Chakra)
Located above the crown of the head, the Sahasrara Chakra represents complete union with the deity.
When it awakens, there is no separation between the devotee and the Divine.
Many saints who enter Samadhi while seated are said to merge through this highest center.
When we observe the iconography of Mahakaal Bhairava, we see Him holding the Kartika, a sacred blade that symbolically cuts open the skull.
This represents the destruction of ignorance and the revelation of the highest knowledge Ultimate Jnana.
Where Does Spiritual Energy Leak?
Once we understand that Shakti never remains stagnant and is always transforming, an important question arises:
What happens if we receive spiritual energy through sadhana but fail to utilize it?
In the early stages of sadhana, the accumulated energy naturally seeks an outlet.
It often escapes through different openings of the body.
A)Through the Sexual Organs
This is the most common way people release accumulated energy.
This does not mean sexuality is bad.
Nor does it mean you should force yourself into celibacy.
If urges arise, acknowledge them without guilt.
Observe them, understand their root, and gradually allow the desire itself to dissolve through awareness.

B)Through the Mouth Anger
If one succeeds in controlling lust, another easy outlet for energy becomes anger.
When we are angry, we lose control over our speech.
Words spoken in anger can drain tremendous amounts of spiritual energy accumulated through sadhana.
C)Through the Mouth Speaking About Spiritual Experiences
Whenever the deity blesses us with spiritual experiences, our first instinct is often to share them with everyone.
However, such experiences are sacred.
If you have a Guru, share them with your Guru.
If you do not have a Guru, it is often wiser to keep them within.
These experiences are gifts from the deity and should be respected rather than displayed.

D)Through the Eyes and Ears

Everything we see…
Everything we hear…
Everything we consume…
Shapes the direction of our energy.
If we constantly allow ourselves to become influenced by every external stimulation, our accumulated spiritual energy gets scattered.
This is why the company we keep, the media we consume, the conversations we engage in, and the environment we live in all become extremely important during sadhana.

Why Is Celibacy Emphasized?
Many people say celibacy is necessary.
But what does that truly mean?
Celibacy does not mean suppressing yourself or hating your own body.
It does not ask you to force yourself against your natural state.
Rather, it teaches awareness.
If you are unable to remain celibate, do not punish yourself.
Observe the urge.
Find the root of the desire.
Understand what stimulates it.
Then gradually dissolve the desire itself through awareness and sincere sadhana.
When we look at celibacy from a broader perspective, we realize that everything matters.
What you see…
What you hear…
What you speak…
What you think…
Every form of stimulation shapes the direction in which your energy flows.

1008 NAMES OF MAA KALI

787. RAKTAVASTROTTARIYAKA

The One Who is Adorned With Garments of Rakta
The One Who is Dressed in Red Garments As Rakta Flows from Her Rakta Dantika (Bloodied Tooth)

Hence the name, RAKTAVASTROTTARIYAKA

Jai maa adyamahakaali
Jai Bhairav baba
Jai maa kaali
Jai maa
Jai maa
Jai maa♥️♥️♥️

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785. SARVANGA SUNDARI

The One Who has the Most Beautiful Limbs
The One Whose Projection in Directions as a Limb, is most extraordinarily Beautiful

Hence the name, SARVANGA SUNDARI

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783. SINDHURAPURARUCHIRA

The One Who Delights In All Offerings of Sindhur
The One Who Is All Rituals, Powered by the Sacred Sindoor
The One Who Resides in the Ksetras Adorned With Sindoor.

Hence The Name, SINDHURAPURARUCHIRA

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782. MAHA TRIPURA SUNDARI

The One Who is the Ever Beautiful Presiding Goddess of the Highest States of Cosmic Rajasic Guna
The One Who is the Master of the Three Gunas

Hence the name, MAHA TRIPURA SUNDARI

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780. RAJACHAKRESVARI

The One Who is the Supreme Ruler of All Chakras
The One Who is the Ultimate Authority that Governs All Chakras or Wheels of Shift in Power

Hence the name, RAJACHAKRESVARI

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779. TRIPURA MALINI

The One Who is a Gardener that Creates the Triple Cities of Tripura in the Sky (Maya)
The One Who is the Maya that Creates the Three Cities of Tharakaksha, Kamalaksha and Vidyunmali.
The One Who Orchestrates their End, by planting a divine vision that seeks them to battle the Divine, there by bringing their own ends.

Hence the name, TRIPURA MALINI.

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778. CHAKRESVARI

The One Who is the Master of All Chakras
The One Who is the Master of the Kala Chakra
The One Who is All the Nine Chakras

Hence the name, CHAKRESVARI

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775. MAHAKUSASVARUPA

The One Who is the Greatest Pottery Klin, that manifests the entire cosmos
The One Who is the Great Goad that Ploughs the Fields of Infinity, creating and paving galaxies and more

Hence the name, MAHAKUSASVARUPA

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774. TRIPURESWARI

The One Who is the Supreme Ruler of The Three Cities

Hence the Name, TRIPURESWARI

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773. SODASI

The One Who Embodies The Ever Bountiful Cosmic Youth
The One Who is the Most Beautiful in the Three Worlds combined.
The One whose Youth and Beauty Holds the Entire Cosmos in absolute surrender.

Hence the name, SODASI