DEVI GAYATRI SAHASRA NAAMA

(Devi Bhagavata Purana)

Translated and Interpreted by V.D.N.Rao, Former General Manager of

India Trade Promotion Organasation, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India

DEVI GAYATRI SAHASRA NAAMA

Shri Narada Uvacha: Naamnaam Shubhaanaam Divyaanaam Sarva Paapa vinaashanam,

Srishtaadyo yad Bhagavaataapurvam proktam bramivitey/ Ashtottara Sahasrasya Rishi Brahmaa
prakeertitah, Chhandoshtup tathaa Devi Gayatri Devataa smrutaa, Halo beejaani tasyaiva swaraah
Shaktaya eeritaah/ Anganyaasa karanyaasaavuchyatey Maatrikaaksharaih , Athaa Dhyaanam
pravakshyaami Saadhakaanaam hitaayavai/ Dhyanam: Raktasweta hiranya neela dhavalairyuktaam
Trinetrojjwalaam, Raktaam Rakta navastrajam Maniganairyuktaam Kumarimimaam/ Gayatrim
Kamalaasanaam Karatala vyaana dwi kundaambujaam, Padmaaksheem cha varastrajam cha
dadhateem Hamsaadhirudhaam bhajey/
(Devarshi Narada stated: Herewith follows the delineation of Devi Gayatris Thousand and Eight
Names which is highly auspicious as its recital would uproot blemishes and sins. The narration was
originally propounded by Brahma Deva well before Creation and as such this Stotras Rishi was
Brahma himself; its prosody was set in Anushththup Chhanda; Bhagavati Gayatri herself was the
concerned Devata; Hal Akshara or the Alphabet concerned is the Beeja or the Seed while Swara is
the Shakti or the Driving Force; the Mother Mantra is of Six Letters and hence the Anga Nyaasa and
Kara Nyaasa are performed likewise. Now for the facility of Sadhakas or Practitioners, Dhyana or
Invocation of Gayatri is performed as follows: Devi Gayatri ! I visualise you as possessive of Five
Glorious Countenances in Blood Red- Milky White-Golden/Yellow-Blue- Pearl white complexions,
Three Distinct and Clear Eyes illuminating the Five Faces, Red complexioned Body of dazzle
adorned with red garlands and ornamented with rich and most precious gems, seated comfortably on
a soft Lotus bed-one hand holding a lotus , another a kamandalu or vessel, two more an Aksha maala
or rosary garland and another a Symbol or Abhaya or protective gesture while another offering
benedictions, as She is riding a Swan as a youthful Kumari. It is to that Unique Goddess that I submit
and venerate).
Sahasra Naama:
Achintya Lakshanaavyaktaartha maatri Maheshwari, Amritaarnava Madhyasthaajitaaparaajitaa/
Animaadi gunaadhaaraarka mandala samsthita, Ajaraajaapaaraadharamaakshasutradharaa/
Akaaraadyhaksharaantaa Arishadvargabhedini, Anjanaadri prateeksha Anajanaadri nivaasini/
Aditiyajapaavidyaaravinda nibhekshana, Antarvahisthitaavidyaadhvamshini Antaraatmika/ Ajaa
Ajaamukhavaasaaravindanibhaanana, Arthamaatra arthaadaanaanjana arimandalamardini/
Asuraaghni Amavasyaa Alakshmidyantyajaraachita, Adilakshmi Adishktyaakrityayataana/ Aditya
padavichaara Adityaaparisevitaacharyaavartanaachara Adimurti nivaashini/ Agneyi Amari
Adyaaradhyaa Ashanaasthita, Adhaara nilayaadhaara Akaashaanta nivaasini/ Aham tatwaa
Adyaakshra sumyuktaa Antariksha Swarupini, Adityamandalaagataa Antardhwaantanaashani/Indira
Ishtada Indiraanivekshana Iravati Indrapada Indrani Indurupini/ Ikshukodanda samyukta
Ishusandhana kaarini, Indranilasamaakara Idapingala rupini/Indraakshi Ishwari Devi Ihatraya
vivarjita, Uma Usha Udunibha Urvaakaphalaanana/ Uduprabha Udumati Udupa Udumadhyayaga,
Urdhaa Uddhakeshi Urdhaadhogati bhedini/ Urdhavaahupriya Urmimaalaagrandhi dayani Rita
Rishi Ritumati Rishi Devanamaskrita/ Rigvedi Rinahatri Rishimandalacharini, Riddhida Riju
maargastha Rijudharma Rijuprada/ Rigveda nilaya Rijvi Luptadharma pravartini, Lutaadivara
Sambhuta Luta divisha harini/ Ekaakshara Ekamatra Eka Ekakanishtha, Aindri Iravatarudha
Aimushaamikaprada/ Omkara Oshadhi Ota Otaprota nivashini Aurva Auoshadha sapmanna
Aouposhana phalaprada/ Anda madhyasthita Ahamkara nirupini Chahkaara manu rupini (Visarga
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swarupini), Katyayani Kaala raatri Kaamakshi Kama Sundari/ Kamala Kamini Kanta, Kamini Kala
kanthini, Kari kumbha stanabhara Karaveera Suvasini/ Kalyani Kundalavati Kuruksherta nivasini,
Kurivinda dalaakaara Kundali Kumudaalaya/ ( 1-30)
Achintya Lakshana: Devi Gayatri is of incomprehensible features; Avyakta: She is undefinable; Artha
maatri: Mother of prosperity being an integral component of Chatur Vidha Purusharthas or the Four
Motivations of Moral Life viz. Dharma-Artha-Kaama- Mokshas; Maheshwari : The Eternal and
Paramount Shakti; Amritaarnava Madhyastha : The One residing in the deepest and the middle most
region of the Ocean of Elixir; Ajita or the Invincible against the toughest forces of Evil; Aparajita or
undefeatable;
*Animadi Gunadhara or the One who is is the unique clutch of several supreme powers like Siddhis
or Achievements-[*Anima or to miniaturise, Garima or turn a body heavy, Laghima or to make a
body light and weightless, Prapti or to accomplish, Prakamya or to make a body invisible,
Mahima or to increase the body manifold, Ishitwa or to attain divine powers, Vashitwa or to
control others actions, etc.];
Arka mandala samstitha or Devi Gayatri is present right inside Surya Mandala or the Solar Zone;
Ajara or she is ageless and thus never of old age; Aja or Unborn; Apara or She is peerless; Adharma
or She is devoid of any dharma or religious faith or even a caste barrier; Aksha sutradhara or She
possesses a rosary garland as her sign of Japa or of repetitive meditation; Akaaradi Khshakaaraanta
or Emblem of Knowledge and Vidya from the Syllables from the very beginning to the end;
Arishadvarga bhedini or One who destroys the barriers of six enemies in the form of impulses viz.
Kama/ Desire, Krodha / Anger, Lobha or Narrow Mindedness, Moha or Excessive Possessiveness,
Mada or Arrogance and Matsara or Jealousy;
*Anjanadri prateekaasha or The One existing atop Anjana Mountain which is as high as the Sky
itself;[Another allusion is that Devi is like the Anjanadri where Anjana Devi gave bitrh to Lord
Anjaneya as Vayu Putra Hanumans birth place was in the range of the Seven hills viz. Anjanadri,
Garudadri, Narayanadri, Neeladri, Seshadri, Venkatadri and Vrishabhadri to approach Lord
Venkateshwara; Anjanadri Nivasini or Devi Gayatri is reputed to reside on Anjanadri which is as high
as Sky];
Aditi or the Glorious Mother of Devas headed by Indra; Ajapa or She is the One who performs no
Japa or She is the Destination of all Japas herself especially of the Supreme Gayatri Mantra; Avidya or
She needs to learn no further as She is Vidya Swarupini herself; Aravinda nibheksana or She is of the
Graceful Visage of Lotus- like looks of grace and auspiciousness; Antarvahistha or Devi Gayatri is of
the Resider of Inner Self; Avidya dhwamsini or the destroyer of Ignorance; Antaraatmika or She is the
Inner Consciousness herself; Aja or the Unborn; Ajamukhavasa or as she has a Self-Generated Face;
Aravinda nibhaanana or She is possessive of Lotus like radiant Face; Ardhamatara or Vyanjana or of
Half Lettered Om Swarupa; Artha daanajna or She is fully aware of the extent of providng Arthaadi
Purusharthas viz. Prosperity and other fulfillments; Arimandala mardini or the uptooter of enemies
but the total clan of the enemies; Asuraghni or the decimator of Asuras the Evil Forces; Amavasya or
Darkness that gradually follows with brightness till its climax; Alakshmidhyantya -jaarchita or Devi
Gayatri is worshipped by Matangi Devi who is the decimator of Poverty and Paucity;
*Adi Lakshmi or the very Original materialisation of Prosperity and Abundance as other Forms of
Lakshmis like Dhana-Dhanya-Gaja-Santana- Veera-Vijaya-Vidya-Ishwarya-Soubhagya- RajyaVaraadi Lakshmis;

*Adi Shakti or the Adi Para Shakti followed by Tri Devis of Lakshmi-Parvati-Saraswati and SatiDurga-Kali-Sita-Radha- Maha Vidya-Nava Durgas-Matrikas viz. Brahmi, Vaishnavi, Maheshwari,
Aindri, Kaumari, Varahi,Chamunda, Narasimhi [Adi Para Shakti, Aditi, Akhilandeshwari, Alakshmi,
Alamelu, Anasuya, Gayatri, Harasiddhi, Ila, Prasuti, Ptatyangira, Prithvi, Annapuurna, Anumati,
Aranyani, Bagalamukhi, Bhadra, Bhadra Kali, Bhagavati, Bhairani, Bhargavi, Bhavani,
Bhuvaneshwari, Brahmani, Chamundi, Chandi, Chhaya, Chhinnamastaka, Devayani, Kanya Kumari,
Danu, Ishwari, Jagaddhaatri, Jyeshtha, Kaala Raatri, Kali, Kamakhya, Kamalatmika, Katyayani,
Kaushiki, Khemukhi, Kumari, Lajja Gauri, Taarini, Maha Devi, Manas, Manisha, Matangi, Naina
Devi, Nandini, Nava Durga, Ranganayaki, Rati, Renuka, Rohini, Rukmini, Shachi, Santoshi,
Sharanyu, Satyabhama, Savitri, Shanta Durga, Shashthi, Shatarupa, Sheetala, Sinivali, Swaha, Tara,
Tripura Sundari, Tridevi, Tulja Bhavani, Ushas, Vaishnavi, Vaishno Devi, Mohini, Nila, Nirruti, Parna
Shabari, Vajreshwari, Valli, Varahi, Varuni, Vasavi, Vijaya Durga, Vindhyavasini, Yami, Yoga Devi
and so on.]
Aaakriti or Gayatri is of the Form of Sky or alternatively She manifests herself in Physical Form;
Aayataana or She has a countenance with resounding laughter or alternatively She is beyond the
sufferings of Samsara; Adityapadavichara or She follows the steps and the movements of Aditya
Deva; Aditya parisevita or she is worshipped by Aditya and other Devas; Acharya or She is the Role
model -Instructor of Vidya; Aavartana or She is the Creator of the Universe which rotates and
revolves; Aachara or of Customary and Traditional Conduct; Adi Murti Nivasini or the Resider of
Brahma Loka; Agneyi or the Alternate Swarupa of Agni; Aamari or She is of the Celestial Form as the
resident of Amarapuri; Adya or the very Original Maha Maya swarupini; Aaraadhya or the everworshipped; Aasanasthita or She is always seated in Padmaasana or with crossed legs; Adhara nilaya
or the One existent at the hinge of the Universe; Aadhaara or the Supporter of the Universe herself;
Aakaashaanta nivaasini or the One who is spread all over from the beginning till the end of the Sky;
*Aham Tatwa or the One replete with Her Own Self that emphasises th Basic Idealogy of Aham
Brahma or I am Brahma Myself; Adyaakshara Samyukta or She is the beginning of Vidya or the
very First Letter of Alphabets viz. Aa upto Ksha; Antariksha Swarupini or She is of the Form of
Sky which is endless and everlasting; Aditya mandalagata or She is right inside the Solar Enclosure
covering Aakaasha and Daharaakaasha; Antaradhwanta naashani or the smasher of Darkness in
which Invisible Forms of Evil Forces thrive; Indira or of the Swarupa of Devi Lakshmi; Ishtada or the
Fulfiller of desires; Ishta or She is worshipped by all the Practitioners of Sadhana or Endeavour;
Indeevara nibekshana or Gayatri is of Lotus-like looks; Iraavati or of the alternate Swarupa of Gaja
Lakshmi or alternatively stated of the Form of Iravati River; Indrapada or She who awarded Indratwa
to Indra Deva; Indrani or the Consort of Indra; Indurupini or of the Swarupa of Chandra Deva with his
qualities of coolness and tranquility; Ikshukodanda Samyukta or the One possessive of sweet
sugarcane bow and arrows; Ishu sandhaana karini or She excels in the art of Archery; Indranila
samaakara or She possesses the Swarupa of the brightness of Indra Nila diamond;
*Ida pingalika Rupini or Devi Gayatri represents two Nadis or Body Tissues called Ida and Pingala
which are the facilitators of the passage of Praana Vayu or the Vital Energies/ Life Forces as these are
the channels of nerve currents or the flows of consciousness in any physique-*[Pingala is active as the
Solar Nadi corresponding to the right side of a Body or the left side of the brain while Ida is a dormant
Nadi called Lunar Nadi corresponding to the opposite sides of the body and brain respectively. Ida is a
cooling nadi and Pingala is a heating one; Ida flows through left nostril and Pingala through the right
nostril and breathing thus flows through these nadis. Now, Sushumna nadi is the most significant of
some 72000 nadis in a body most important of which being Sushumna, Gandhari, Hastajihva, Pusa,
Yusaswini, Alambusa, Kuhuh and Shankhini all of which carry Prana of the Life Energy Flow. But
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Pingala-Ida-Sushumna are the major carriers of this Life Force with Surya-Chandra-Agni as the
Adhishtaana Devatas respectively. When Prana or the Life Energy moves into Sushumna and
Dhyana or meditation is resorted to, then the coiled energy named Kundalini passes up along the
Sushumna nadi and moves from chakra to chakra or the 'Shat Chakras' or the Six wheels viz.
Muladhara situated at anus, Swadhishtaana at the genitals, Manipura at the navel point, Anahata at the
heart, Vishudda chakra at the throat, Aagjna Chakra betwixt the two eye brows called Bhru Madhya
and finally at Sahasrara Chakra or the top of head. In yoga, Pranayama thus travels from Ida-PingalaSushumna through the Shat Chakras meaning thereby the purification of Prana segragating Apana
comprising Ucchvasa-Nishvaasa-Dharana or Inhalation-Exalation -Retention the whole process
being known as Pranayama. Indeed Devi Gayatri is seated on a white lotus with petals of the nadis
and chakras chanting the Three words of AUM the Pranava pracitising Yoga Dhyana or the
Awakening of Prana through the built in Nadis and Chakras enabling free flow of Life Energy
culminating in Pranava Naada or the Great Resonance!]
Indrakshi or Gayatri has the vision of Indra; Ishwari or She is of the Amsha of Devi Uma; Devi or
Maha Maya; *Ihatraya Vivarjita or She is beyond the bonds of Life[*viz. Praneshana-the bond of Life, Dareshana or the bond of wife, Putreshana or the bond of
progeny, Dhaneshana or the bond of wealth, Sukheshana or the love of happiness and contentment
and Dharmeshana or the quest of Virtue; but the first three bonds of life above are the strongest ie the
Ishatrayas];
Uma or the Life Partner of Shiva; Usha or the beloved of Surya Deva; Udunibha or She has the
sparkle of a Star; Urvakaphaala aanana or She is of the sparkling countenance of Vishnu in his
magnificent Virat Swarupa; Uduprabha or of the glow of Nakshatras; Udumati or of the features of a
dark Sky and Star; Udupa or the Outstanding Constellation of Nakshatras; Udumadhyaga or Devi
Gayatri is the central and outstanding dazzle of Nakshatra mandali; Urdhwa or the One conceded as
the Peak of the Universe; Urddhakeshi or Her hairstyle is likened by the heights of mountain ranges;
Urdhadhogati bhedini or Devi Gayatri is the unique leveller of dizzy heights and deep depressions of
Nature and natural phenomena of human psyche; Urdhwabaahupriya or Devi Gayatri is fond of those
who lift their arms and pray-alternatively She likes the ups and downs of Prakriti and also the
tribulations and even levels of Life which cause excitement and relief of existence; Urmilavakgrandha
dayani or She is the Scripter of such speech pattern like the ups and downs of waves-alternatively She
is the provider of high velocity currents of shattering distresses and uncontrollable vicissitudes of
Life; Ritam or the essence of Truthfulness; Rishi or She is the Incarnation of a 'Sthita Pragjna' totally
unaffected by the lows and heights of experiences; *Ritumati or She is fully conscious of the
evolution and passages of Ritus or Seasons ranging from Vasanta the Spring Season to Greeshma or
Summer, Varsha or of Rains, Sharad or Autumn, Hemanta or the pre winter and Sishira the fulfledged
winter; Rishi Deva Namaskritah or Devi Gayatri is worshipped by Rishis and Devatas always;
*Rigveda or She is the Esssence of Rig Veda which is the most ancient Script available handed down
the generations to comprising Hymns of Praise to the Almighty-[ The Hymns are addressed to vividha
Devas especially Indra, Agni, Soma, Dwadasaadityas, Savitur, Vishnu, Rudra, Mitra Varuna, Ushas,
Pushan, Brihaspati, Dyaus Pita or the Father of Firmament, Prithvi, Surya, Vayu, Apas (Water),
Parjanya or thunder and Rain, Vak or the Word, Sapta Sindhu Rivers, Ashta Vasus, Ekadasha Rudras,
Sadhys, Ahwins, Maruds, Ribhus, Vishva Devas and so on. Rig Vedas is arranged in ten Mandalas
comprising some thousand hymns in all.]
*Rinahatri or the dissolver of Debts owed by the Beings in the series of their present and previous
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births- the Rinas are of the three major types viz. Deva Rina, Rishi Rina and Pitru Rina; Rishi
Mandala Charini or Devi Gayatri is supposed to be a frequent visitor to the Abodes of Sapta Rishis or
alternatively to the Sapta Lokas of Bhur-Bhuvar-Suvar-Mahar-Janar- Tapas-Satya Lokas where all
Maharshis exist; Riddhida or the Provider of Abundance; Rijumargastha or Gayatri is right on the
path of righteousness-the Sanatana Dharma of Satya-Shiva-Sundara or Truth-Auspiciousness and
Bliss; Riju Dharma or the Practice of Sanatana Dharma; Rijuprada or the bestower of Virtue and
Nyaya; Rigveda Nilaya or the Store House of Rigveda; Rijvi or the Symbol of Uprightness and
Morality;
* Luptadharma pravartini or Devi Gayatri follows the concealed Dharmas or Duties of Life [ like
Apaddharma, Dharmas by interpretations, Dharmas by subtleties and Lupta Dharma like
pronounciations of Beeeja Mantras with hidden meanings or those that are out of place normally as
also of Pitru Karyas performed by the principles of Strong Beliefs and approved by Long Standing
Practice; Lutadivara Sambhuta or She is the One who restores the denied fulfillments];
Lutaarivara sambhutaa or She is of the Mantra Swarupa to cure various concealed illnesses; Lutaadi
visha harini or Gayatri is the perfect antidote of the poisons of Life-alternatively She is capable of
reversing the losses of Fortunes; Eakaakshara or She represents a single Letter of the Alphabet viz.
OM; Eka matra or She is of one Expression viz. again Om; Eka or She is Singular and Unique; Ekaaki
nishtha or Devi Gayatri is all alone yet is highly disciplined with self made regulations for the
Universe to follow; Aindri or She assumes the Swarupa of Aindri as she regulates the movements of
all the Devas as per her directives; Iravataarudha or She is the one to override Indra to travel as per
her wishes; Aaimushmika pradaata or She grants boons of Aihika and Amushmika nature or of
worldly fulfillments and the desires there after to Beings in the Universe as she decides; Omkara or
indeed Gayatri is the unquestioned Omkara Swarupa; Aoushathi or the Outstanding medicine for all
the ills and negative forces of Existence; Ota or Gayatri represents the Concept of the warp-and woof
of the Universe-Space-and Time;
*Otaprokta nivasini or Devi Gayatri exists in the warp and weft of Bhumi-Akasha-and Kaala maana[*Brihadaranya Upanishad quoted the conversation of Gargi Muni and Yagjnavalkya Maharshi: If
everything ( Bhumi) is 'otaprokta' or warp and woof, then what was 'otaprokta' with Bhumi: the
question/answer session went on as follows: water is otaprokta with Air-Air with AntarikshaAntariksha with Gandhrava Loka- Aditya Loka-Chandra Loka- Deva Loka- Indra Loka- Prajapati
Loka-Brahma Loka and besides this warp and woof there are also the concepts of Space and Kala
maana comprising the Past-Present- and Future and Gayatri resides in that intangible frame work of
Eternity!];
*Aurva or She of the Swarupa of Aurva Maharshi the descendant of Bhrigu Maharshi-[Kartaveerya's
sons desired to uproot the vamsha of Bhrigu as Prashurama avenged his father Bhrigu's killing as also
uprooted the Kshatriya clan as a whole; in further retaliation the progeny of Kartaveerya sought to
remove the Bhrigu clan but one of the women from Bhrigu's vamsha secretly secreted the embryo into
her thigh (Aurva) from her womb and thus Aurva Muni was born; the sons of Karta veerya were
blinded on seeing the child with the fires of his looks which threatened to engulf the World when one
of the Pitru Devas of Bhrigu Vamsha descended from Pitru Loka and diverted the flames to the
Oceans now called the Badabagni and the resultant Agni is sgtated to have a horse face!];
Aoushadhi sampanna or She is the Embodiment of Medicines to cure all kinds of diseases of Physical
and Internal nature viz. the Tapatrayas of Adi Bhoutika-Adi Adhyatmika and Adhi Daivika Nature;
Aoupashana phala prada or She is the bestower of the fruits on account of deeds of virtue including
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the Nitya-Naimittaka-Daana, Japa, Homa, Vrata, Pujaadi and Pitru Karyas involving Aouposana or
iniltial invocations by way of Pranava and Govinda Naama Smarana;
*Anda madhyasta or Devi is right in the middle of Brahmanda or the Huge Golden Egg inside which
is seated Hiranya Garbha Brahma with the Brahmanda comprising two parts half of which is
Unknown and the other half consists of Diva or the Urthwa Lokas, Bhumi and Adho Lokas the Space
in between occupying 'Aakaasha' [*The Universe represents Sapta Lokas of Bhu-Bhuvar-SwarMahar-Jananar-Tapo and Satya Lokas; Sapta Patalas of Atala-Vitala-Sutala-Talaatala, MahatalaRasatala-Patalas; Dasa Dishas, Sapta Dwipas of Jambu,Plaksha,Salmali, Kuusha,Krouncha, Shaka,
Pushkalas; Sapta Samudras of Lavana, Iksharasa, Sura,Ghrita, Dahi, Ksheera and Suswada Jala; Sapta
Parvatas of Sumeru, Kailasa, Malaya, Himalaya, Udyachala, Agastyaachala, Suvela and
Gandhamadana; Ashta Loka Palakas of Indra-Agni-Yama-Niruti-Varuna-Vayu-Kubera -Ishanas;
Kaala Maana; Nava Graha; Pancha Bhuta of 'Prithivyaapastejovaayuraakaashas'; Chatur Vedas; Shad
Vedangas of Siksha-Vyakarana-Kalpa Grandha-Nirukta-Chhanas-Jyotishas; Sapta Rishis; Chatura ashramas; Yagna Homas, Ashtaadasha Puranas; Chaturdasha Manvantaras and so on]
*Ahamkara Nirupini or Devi is the Unique Representaion of the Alternate Swarupa of Paramatma as
Maya which further materialised Maha Tatwa or the Great Awareness which in turn created the
Abstract Form of Ahamkara or Ego the Inner Consciousness which further got transformed as
Narayana or 'Apo Naara' who deposited his virility which further created Brahmanda or the Golden
Egg referred to above;
*Ahamkaara Manu Rupini or Devi Gayatri is thus the Swarupa of Ahamkara which eventually led to
the birth of the Fourteen Manus viz. Swayambhu, Swarochisha, Uttama, Tamasa, Raivata, Chakshusa,
the present Vaivaswata, Savarni, Bhouthya, Roouchya and four more Savarnyas;
*Katyayani or One of Nava Durgas stated as Nine Manifestations of Durga
[Viz. Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kaala Ratri,
Maha Gauri, and Siddhi dhatri was foremost worshipped by Katya Maharshi as his own daughter and
the slayer of Chanda Munda and Mahishasuras; She was invoked by Devas, Indra, and Tri- Murtis of
Brahma-Vishnu- Maheshwara to destroy the greatest menaces of the times viz. Chanda-MundaMahishasuras; She was the combined Shakti of Devas, Devendra, and Tri Murtis for the purpose as
she was of the refulgence of thousand Surya Devas, black hair, eighteen hands and a personality
which frightened the demons but of extreme coolness to the virtuous and the noble; Shiva gifted his
Trishula, Vishnu his Sudarshana Chakra, Brahma his kamandalu and Rosary beads, Varuna Shankha,
Agni his arrows, Vayu's bow, Surya's extreme radiance and anger, Indra's Vajrayudha, Kubera's mace,
Kaala's sword, Vishwa Karma's axe and so on];
Kalaratri was also another manifestation of Nava Durgas; Kamakshi or the Bala Swarupa Devi; Kama
Sundari or the Great Temptress; Kamala or of the Swarupa of Devi Lakshmi materialised on a huge
Simhasana of Lotus Flowers; Kamini or the Supreme Enchantress that subdued her antagonists by her
looks alone; Kanta or Maya the Embodiment of Womanhood in its extreme Form and Features;
Kamada or the Provider of Kama even to Maha Deva even for a while; Kaalakanthini or She could
retain even Kaala Deva or the God of Death in Her throat; Karikumbhastanaabhara or Her breasts
were like those of elephant's huge pitchers/ tubs for its drinking water ; Karavira Suhasini or She is
full of smiles akin to the charm of Karavira flowers; Kalyani or the ever flowing spring of
Auspiciousness; Kandalavati or her charisma is enhanced by the brightness of her Ear rings;
Kuruksherta nivasini or She is the resident of Kurukshetra which was the battle ground that vindicated
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justice and virtue against vile and unfairness; Kuruvinda dalaakaara or She is like the beautiful cuts of
a bright red ruby; Kundali or the ear rings that She wears enhance their radiance; Kumudalaya or
Devi Gayatri is like a Lotus Pond which is full of sticky mud but the provider of flowers known for
their pureness and elegance);
Kaalajihva Karalaasya Kaalika Kaalarupini Kamaniyaguna Kanti Kalaadhaara Kumudvati/
Kaushiki Kamalaakaara Kaamachaara prabhanjani, Kaumari Karunaapangi Kakubantaa Karipriya/
Kesari Keshavanuta Kadamba kusumapriya, Kalindi Kalika Kaanchi Kalashodbhava samstuta/ Kama
maata Kratumati Kaamarupa Kripaavati, Kumari Kundanilaya Kiraati Keeravahana/ Kaikeyi Kokila
-alaapa Ketaki Kusumpriya, Kamanduladhara Kaali Karmanirmula kaarini/ Kalahamsagati Kaksha
Krita Koustubha Mangala, Kasturi tilaka Kamra Karindragamana Kuhu/ Karpuralepana Krishna
Kapila Kuhuraashraya, Kutastha Kudhaara Kamra Kakusishtaakhila vishtapa/ Khadgaketadhara
Kharbha Khechari Khaga -vaahana, Khatyaanga dharini Khyataa Khagarajoparisthita/ Khalaaghni
Khanditajaraa Khandaakhyana pradaayani, Khandendu tilaka Ganga Ganesha Guha Pujita/ Gayatri
Gomati Gita Gaandhari Ganalolpa Gautami Gaamini Gaadhaa Gandharvaapsara sevita/ Govinda
charanaakraantaa Guna traya vibhavita, Gandharvi Gahvari Gotraa Gireesha Gahanaa gamih/
Guhaavasa Gunavati Gurupaapa prashamani Gurvi Guhya Gopatavya Gunadayani/ Girija GuhyaMatangi Garudadhwaja vallabha, Garvaapaharini Goda Gokulashta Gadaadhara/ Gokarna
nilayasakta Guhya mandala vardhini, Gharmada Ghanada Ghanta Ghora Daanava Mardini/ Ghrini
Mantramayi Ghosha Ghana sampada-dayani, Ghantaarava priya Ghraana Ghrina Santhusta kaarini/
Ghanaari Mandalaa Ghurnaa Ghritaachi Ghana Vegini,Gjnaana dhaatu mayi Charcha Charchini
Chaaruhasini/ Chatula Chandika Chitra Chitramaalya vibhushita, Chatur bhuja Chaarudantaa
Chaaturi Charitaprada/ Chulika Chitra vastranta Chandramah Karna Kundala, Chandra haasaa
Chaarudaatri Chakori Chandrahaasini/ Chandrika Chandradhatricha chouri chouracha Chandika,
Chanchat Vaagavaadini Chandra chooda Chora vinashani/ Charu chandana liptangi chanchatchamaravijita, Chaarumadhya Charugati Chandila Chandra rupini/ Charu homa priya CharvaaCharita Chakrubaahuka, Chandra mandala madhyastha Chandra Mandala darpana/
Chakravaakastani Cheshta Chitra Charu Vilaasini, Chit Swarupa Chandravati Chandrama
Chandanapriya/ Chodayitri Chirapragnya Chataka Charuhetuki, Chhtrayaata Chhatradhara
Chhayaa Chandra pariccheda/ Chhaya devi Chhidranakha Chhannendriya Visharpini,
Chhandoshtup parishantaa Chhidropadrava khedini/ Chedhaa Chhatreshvari Chhinna Churika
Chhedana priya/ Janani Janmaraarahita Jateveda Jaganmayi, Jahnavi Jatila Jaatri Jaraa marana
varjita/ Jambu dwipa mayi Jihva Janaki Jagati Jara, Janitri Jahnu tanaya Jagatraya hitaishini/
Jwaala Mukha Japavati Jwaraghni Jitavishtapa/ Jitakrantamayi Jwaalaa Jagriti Jwara devataa,
Jwalanti Jalada Jyeshtha Jayaghosha sphotadinmukhi / Jambhini Jimbhana Jhrumbha Jwaalaa
manikya kundala, Jhinjhika Jhanarirghosha Jinjha maaruta vegini/ (31-60)
( Kalajihwa or Devi Gayatri in the Swarupa of Kaala Shakti or of the Power of Demolition with her
long tongue of poison; Karaalaasya or of the frightening countenance of Karaala Devi; Kalika or of
the Alternate Form of Kalika the devastator of Evil Spirits; Kaala rupini or she is of the Form of
Death and Destruction; Kamaachara prabhanjani or the destroyer of virtueless animal instincts of
perversion; Kaanti or the Unique Fund of Radiance; Kalaadhara or the Excellence of Chatusshaashti
Kalas or of a suggestive sixty four arts ranging from music-dance-painting-poetry to archery, horse
riding, warfare and technology applications; Kumudvati or She is of the softness of a flower Petal but
of high resilience and staying power in muddy surroundings like that of a Lotus; Kaushiki or the
reputed Vindhya Nivasini of Kaushiki materialised from the body cells of Devi Parvati who assigned
the task of demolishing Sumbha Nikumbha demons; Kamalaakara or She is of the Alternative
Swarupa of Brahma the Creator of Saraswatii; Kaamaachara Prabhanjani or Devi Gayatri is the
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constant wiper of the followers of evil shaktis for petty ends for short term returns and in the long
time such Shaktis devour the practioners without mercy;
[* Kaumari or Gayatri representing Kaumari being one of the Ashta Matrikas viz. Brahmani,
Vaishnavi, Maheshwari, Aindri, Vaarahi, Chamunda, Naarasimhi and Kaumari while Kaumari stands
for Chastity and Purity devoid of envy with Dwadasha Bhujas or Twelve Hands carrying Bow,
Arrows, Axe, Spear, Staff, Water Jar, Lotus, Ghanta/Bell, Pustaka / Sacred Book, Cock, Tanka or
Silver Coins and Shakti alternatively called the Amsha of Kumara's mother; Karunaapaangi ir Devi
Gayatri is the Symbol of Karuna or Kindness];
Kakubanta or the Presiding Deity who controls all the Directions; Karipriya or the One who is fond of
Elephants representing Royalty and Authority; Kesari or Devi Vaishnavi or also as a Lioness
identified with Mother Goddess; Keshava nuta or She is worshipped and prayed to by Keshava
Narayana; Kadamba Kusumapriya or Devi Gayatri is extremely fond of Kadamba Flowers or of a
combination of fragrant flowers; Kalindi or River Kalindi or Yamuna but basically the name of Surya
Deva; Kalika or Gayatri as of the alternate form of Kaali or Mother Parvati; Kaanchi or Devi Gayatri
is also of the Sacred Form of Kamakshi;
*Kalashodbhava Samstuta or She is worshipped by Agastya who was born of a Kalasha or a Pitcher
into which the Veerya or Manhood of Mitra and Varuna as enticed by Apsara Urvashi was deposited;
Kamamata or Devi Lakshmi the mother of Manmatha is another Form of Gayatri; Kratumati or
Gayatri is the essence of Krathus and Homas; Kamarupaa or She assumes myriad images; Kripavati
or She is the Source of Kindness; Kumari or as already described above Gayatri is a manifestation of
Kumari or one of the Matrikas; Kunda nilaya or the Resident of Kunda or Lakes or Sarovaras; Kirati
or Gayatri as Devi Durga who was predominantly worshipped in Kirata desha alias Tripura ;
Kiravahana or the rider in darkness or literally meaning Devi who rides over a parrot;
*Kaikeyi or the Epic Warrior who fought demons when King Dasaratha of Ramayana was about to be
killed but his youngest and beloved wife Devi Kaikeyi who accompanied the King smashed the
enemies and saved the King's life-[* As a girl child princess before marrying King Dasaratha, Kaikeyi
annoyed a visiting Sage to her father's home by smearing the Sage's face in black in his sleep and the
latter cursed the child that her entire life ahead would be painted with such disrepute that even his son
would hate her misdeeds; the child got frightened but in her innocence offered her plaything ie an iron
rod to the Sage to soften him; the Sage appreciated her innnocence and blessed her that after her
marriage she would save her husband King from death in his battles by using her hand to act like iron
rod; in one of Dasaradha's encounters his chariot got stuck and she was able to lift the chariot with her
iron hand and he fought the enemies to their death; in return the King granted a wish to her and
Rama was asked to exile to forests in return to her earlier boon; thus Devi Gayatri got the negative
reputation like that of Kaikeyi who was ill reputed and as a negative character of Ramayana];
Kokilaapana or Devi Gayatri is of Saraswati Swarupa who like Kokila or cuckoo has the soft and
musical voice in chanting Veda Mantras in cadence and resonance; Ketaki or She is the negation of
Ketaki the ill-famed cream coloured flower unusable for the worship of Shiva as this flower was
stated to stand false witness to Vishnu and Shiva that Brahma discovered Shiva Linga's height;
Kusumapriya or She is indeed fond of all fragrant and beautiful flowers in Creation; Kamadula
dharini or Devi Gayatri is identified as the One to carry 'Mantra Jalas' or Sacred Waters in her vessel
ready to reward the Virtuous and curse the Vicious and the immoral instantly; Kaali or Devi Kaali the
destoyer of the Evil Powers; Karmanirmula or She is merciful to pardon one's past deeds of depravity
provided she is convinced of the remorse and eventual deeds of virtue; Kalahamsa gati or Devi
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Gayatri has the gait and grace of the Noblest Swan in Creation comparable to the most reputed and
virtuous Maharshis and Maha Yogis; Kaksha or the Orbit of Planets or Devi Gayatri is the One who
decides the pathways of Grahas; Krita or One who is of the Swarupa of perfection in assessing past
deeds called 'Praarabdh' either in the form of Fortune or misfortune since Devi Gayatri is the essence
of justice and virtue; Kautuka Mangala or She is the Source of Happiness and Auspiciousness; Kastuti
Tilaka or She is beautifully painted with the fragrant 'Kasturi' or the musk of deers on the foreheads of
sensitive women as a mark of attraction and grace; Kampra or She is like swing in reactions ie. to
some she is of a soothing and benign countenance and to others she looks daggers; Karidrama gamana or she is well-poised, steady and cool as of an elephant walk; *Kuhu or She is independent,
serious, studious and responsible and is likened to a bird withe sweet notes of singing especially on a
full moon day- also she is also among the principal nadis of a human body carrying the Life Energy
all over their the vast net work specifically carrying impulses of male energy; Karpura lepana or She
is fragrant with the smearing of camphor on her physique; Krishna or like Vishnu's Avatara as Shri
Krishna;
*Kapila or She is likened to the Celestial Cow Kapila or the Illustrated Maharshi Kapila the
Originator of Ganga's descendence from Vishnu's feet to the Earth thanks to the persistent efforts of
Bhariradha-Kapaila is also the propounder of Sankyha Yoga or the concept of Dualism of Paramatma
and Devi Maya; Kuhurashraya or She is always near those who are upright and noble; Kutastha or the
Immovable Inner Consciousness and being the Kutastha Chakra of the body is the cleanser of
blemishes of body, mind and Soul and also the inducer of meditation and concentration; Kudhara or
Gayatri is dynamic, creative, outspoken and transparent; Karma or the Deed or Action-oriented
apparently to yield excellent end-results; Kukusishthaalkila vishtapa or She is like the Universe filled
up with the joy of the musical voice of Koils or Cuckoos; Khadgketadhara or She is the warrior
against Evil Forces carrying a powerful sword and a Flag of Victory; Khyata or Devi Gayatri is of
Universal renown; Kharba or of diminutive or Sukshma; Khechari or of Akasha Swarupa;
Khagavahna or of the Form of cloud; Khattvaanga dharini or the carrier of a sheath and sword;
Khyata or the One with Universal Reputation; Khagarajosparishthita or the One who mounts
comfortably on the King of Birds viz. Garuda Deva and moves about all over ; Khalagni or She is the
Fire devastating the Wicked and the Viscious; Khandita jara or the One who smashes Old Age and
Disease; Kadhaakshinya pradayani or the bestower of kindness to those who are hungry and thirsty;
Khandendu Tilaka or She is the One with half Moon as her facial ornament; Ganga or the Alternate
Swaupa of Devi Ganga; Ganeshu Guha Pujitam or She is ever worshipped by Ganesha and Kumara
Deva; Gayatri or She indeed is the Mantra of Gayatri her self which is eternally venerated Universally
by all those who seek refuge and solace from it; Gomati or She is the Alternate Form of Devi Gomati;
Gita or She is the Essence of Gita that Lord Krishna rewarded to Arjuna with and by the latter to the
Posterity that the Lord would appear as an Avatara again and again when Dharma would be in peril
and Evil would gain extreme prevalence;
*Gandhari or She assumed the Form of Gandhari or the Unsung heroine of Maha Bharata who was
an ardent 'Pativrata' of the Blind King Dhritarashtra who sacrificed her eye sight and folded her eyes
with cloth as her husband was born blind too but at the end with the sorrow of the death of her
hundred sons of ill-repute cursed Krishna with the destruction of Yadavas; Gandhari is one of the most
famed 'Ragas' of Sangeeta or Traditional Music and Gandharai as also one of most reputed 'Nadis' of
human physique next only to Ida-Pingala and Sushumna naadis; Gana lolupa or Devi is obsessed
with various forms of music;
*Gautami or Devi Gayatri assumes the Rupa of the Sacred the River Gautami or Godavari as also the
wife of Gautama Rishi-[*Sage Gautami secured a boon from Brahma after severe Tapsya in Dandaka
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Forest that he should be able to feed any number of guests with abundant supply of food; Brahma
granted a Cow with the help of which the Sage was able to provide food to several guests daily. Once
there was a long duration famine when Brahmanas and others in huge numbers and were able to get
good food daily; some of the Rishis however got jealous of Gautama, killed the cow provided by
Brahma, created a Maya or Illusory Cow and made Gautami a victim of Go Hatya or the worst
possible sin of killing a cow. Gautami was upset with the entire episode, gave a curse that the Jealous
Rishis would in the ensuing births in Kaliyuga be born as worshippers of Khudra Devatas, fake Sages,
meat eaters, liquor consumers, womanisers and soo on. Then he proceeded to perform long Tapasya to
Mahadeva and got him pleased to pull out a Jatajuta or coarsed bunch of head hair to materialise a
Sacred River to flow over the dead cow gifted to him by Brahma and get its life revived; the Sacred
River so materialised was named Gautami whom Gautama married. Till date, men of virtue perform
Pitru Tarpana especially when Brihaspati Graha enters Simha Rasi to achieve Salvation toPitru
Devatas and to themselves too, as assiured by Maha Deva him self- another reference about Gautami
states that Gautami was a Pativrata who was deceived by Indra assuming Indra''s form and enticed
her into bed and when sthe came to know of the Truth she cursed Indra to carry thousand eyes on his
body as a punishment as he became victim of passion and lust];
Gamini or She is Devi Gamini or Ever-Mobile; Gaadha or She is not too difficult to realise as her
prayerline is simple enough although the meaning is too deep and complex; Gandharaapsara sevita or
She is worshipped and revered by Gandharvas and Apsaras; Govinda charana kraanta or She is
always in the protection of Govinda Bhagavan; Gunatraya vibhavita or She no doubt assumes
Trigunas of Satwa-Rajasika-Tamasika features but She is herself far above their influences; Gandharvi
or She is like a woman of Gandharva characteristicsof excellence in music and singing but she is
indeed farther superior of these disciplines; Gotra or all the Rishis and Rishi Gotras are originated
from Gayatri, Girisha or Bhagavan Shiva; Gamana gaami or the One Ever Moving and fond of
Mobility; Guhanavaasa or the One who seeks her abode's whereabouts are kept concealed; Gunavati
or She has all the Gunas yet she displays none; Gurupapa pramashani or She seeks to reduce the
impact of the most unpardonable and heinous crimes as she keeps her options open to the
perpetrators; Gurvih or of the Swarupa of an Instuctor and Teacher; Gunavati or of Noble and
Illustrating traits worthy of emulationn; Guhya or Unknown and of confidential nature; Gopa tatwa or
of extreme faith, devotion and dedication; Gunadayani or She guides her followers about the excellent
traits that one needs to practise; Girija or Devi Parvati;
*Guhya Matangi or the Dark Form of Saraswati -[*the daughter of Matanga Rishi who was actually a
chandala but determined to attain Brahmanatwa the hard way of 'Karmaacharana' or the studious way
of following the rigours and descipline of superior-most Brahmanas and dedicated to worship
Saraswati in the Swarupa of Matangi; among Maha Vidyaas are stated to be Matangi, Kaali, Tara,
Shodashi, Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinna masta, Kamala, Dhumravati, Bagala Mukhi, Tripara
Sundari,Kamakshi, Tulaja Devi, Jambhini, Mohini and so on.]
Garuda dhwaja vallabha or Gayatri is of the alternate Form of Vishnu whose carrier is Garuda Deva;
Garvaapahaarini or She is the antithesis of Pride verging on arrogance and is the smasher of One's
Self Pride and Feeling of Superiority;
*Goda or Devi Gayatri s of the Swarupa of Goda Devi-[ *Once a devout Brahmana who served Lord
Krisha in a Temple was in the regular habit of garlanding a string of fresh flowers as a Sacred
Offering to the Idol; one day he discoverd a baby near a Tulasi Plant and adopted as he was childless;
the baby grew up as the daughter of the Brahmana couple as Goda Devi who prepared the garland
daily praying intensely to Krishna and yearning to marry him one day. After stringing the garland she
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used to secretly admire herself as the bride of Krishna and wearing the garland herself first and to
Krishn next after quietly keeping it back in the basket that her father daily offered to the Idol; Once
the Brahmana noticed some hairs and asked his daughter the reason; she confessed that she was in the
habit of wearing the garland first by herself and to an idol next; the highly agitated Brahmana chided
Goda and prepared the garland himself being highly repentive of what happened and tried to garland
the with fresh flowers but each time he tried to garland the idol with the fresh garland, it slipped again
and again and when he tried to force, the Vigraha broke up. The Brahmana grieved so much that he
fasted for days together the one night the Lord appeared in his dreams and advised that a garland as
prepared and worn by Goda be tried again and the miracle happened when a fresh garland strung by
her was adorned by Goda as the Bride and the broken Vigraha reappeared as the Original and Goda
Devi disappeared into the Vigraha called Ranganatha at Sriranga Temple. That is the Story of Goda
Devi who is famed till date as Andal or the Ruler of the Lord who was the One who wears and offers
and is also reckoned by Viashnavaites as one of the Twelve Alwars or Saints ];
Gokulashtaka or Devi representing the date of Bhagavan Shri Krishnas birth when Gokula celebrated
it with great pomp on Krishna Paksha of Shravana Ashtami; Gadadhara or Her alternate Swarupa as
Vishnu or Ganesha or Bala Rama the weilder of Mace;
*Gokarna nilayaasatka or Devi is fond of staying at the Sacred Place Gokarna literally meaning that
Shiva manifested from the ears of a Cow or Devi Bhumi where Maha Baleshwara and Tamra Gauri
stay-[ * As Ravana got the boon of accomplishing Shivas Atma Linga and was carrying it, Vishnu
created an illusion that there was prodosha time (Twilight) and being a devout Brahmana Ravana
wished to perform worship and asked Lord Ganesha a passer boy in disguise to hold the Linga for a
while but the latter kept the Linga down and thus prevented Ravanasura to carry it to Lanka ; Ravana
tried to pull out the Atma Linga firmly set in the Earth in desperation but it was broken into pieces one
of which fell at Gokarna which is also the Place where Brahma paid penance for long];
Guhya mandala vardhini or Devi Gayatri is the Promoter and Preserver of Guhya mandali or the
Secret Place in the Universe as also the Interior Consciousness or the Antaratma-the Inner Soul
which is dormant but ever-awake;
*Gharmada or Kartikeya reared by Six Krittikas the Celestial Nymphs Six Stars of the constellation
of Mars- who shared the semen of Shiva and Parvati carried by Agni who could not bear the heat and
energy and dispersed it into the flow of Ganga and this was stocked in the reeds on the banks and
reared in the wombs of six Krittikas who delivered a single entity of a boy with six heads and six sets
of eyes, noses, ears and mouths as Shanmukha;
Ghanada or the Provider of Impenetrable Clouds that eventually end up in excessive rains; Ghanta or
the Cymbal which is carried by the Ashtadasha Hasta Dharini Shakti to announce her entry into the
battle fields with the Asuras like Mahishasura; Ghora Danava Mardini or Gayatri in her Swarupa of
Anger and Ferocity is the devastator of Danavas; Ghrini Mantra Mayi or She is of the Mantra to
invoke Surya Deva who is the Fund of Brightness and Sunshine of helpfulness;
* Ghosha or One of the Select few Vedic Women Seekers of Fame mentioned in Vedas such as
Ghosha, Lopamudra, Maitreyi and Gargi-[* Ghosha was the grand daughter of Dirgha Tama and Devi
Pakshivat, both being the worshippers of Ashvini Devatas or the Celestial Physicians; Ghosha who
remained a spinster as he had leprosy too worshipped the twin Ashwinis and authored Hymns of
Praise with the desire of curing her disease and bestowing conjugal happiness and excelled herselh as
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Siddhi and gave away as the daughter of the King of Vidarbha; she attained extraordinary knowledge
of Rig Veda and entered into enquiries with the Muni and finally the latter was so impressed and
accepted as his life partner with the distinction of scripting Hymns that defined the rights and duties of
men and women as equal partners of family life; Maitreyi was the wife of Yagjnyavalkya who also
had another wife named Katyayani a pious woman but Maitreyi had the unique distinction of Rig
Veda dedicating some ten stanzas accredited to her fund of knowledgeand acquired the epithet of
being a Brahma Vaadini which enhanced the husbands erudition; once when Yagnyavalkya decided to
renounce his Ashram into Sanyasa, Katyayani opted for wealth but Maitreyi opted for wealth and
Immortality and the latter secured the same; Gargi had the distinction of dominating a Vidvat Sabha
at a Brahma Yagnya performed by Videha the Formless King Janaka the Rajarshi and embarrassed
Yagnyavalya Muni with confusing queries about Amta and Paramatma such as:where is the layer
above the Sky and below the Earth stated in Sciptures as the symbol of the Past- Present and Future
situated?]
Ghana Sampada dayani or the Bestower of Profuse Wealth; Ghantaarava Priya oe Devi who is pleased
with the resonant and reverberating sounds of huge bells; Ghrana or the One who is the essence of
inhaling power; Ghrini Santushta dayani or She is delighted with the satisfaction of smelling of
fragrances; Ghanaari Mandala or She is enthused with the views of most powerful enemies in a
congregation so that she could destroy them collectively; Ghurna or She is like a Whirl wind;
*Ghritachi or Gayatri is of the Alternate Swarupa of Devi Saraswati or like an Apsara by that name[* The Apsara was the Spiritual Mother of Drona as Bharadwaja could not control his virility on
seeing her semi nude dance and deposited in a Drona or a container; she was also the mother of Shuka
Maharshi as Vyasa saw her as a parrot while performing a Yagjna and he spilt his virility in the Homa
Kunda when Shuka was born];
Ghana Vegini or Devi Gayatri is of unusual speed like say as fast as wind or mind; *Ghana dhatumayi
or She is of the Swarupa of the most essential body tissues or *Dhatus whose synchronised action
makes the body parts function-[* There are seven dhatus of a body viz. Rasa or Plasma, Rakta or
blood, Maamsa or muscles, Medha or fat, Majja or bone marrow, and Shukra or the reproductive
fluid];
Charcha or the Unique Subject Matter about Existence-Aspects of Existence viz. Material-Means of
Achievement viz Dharma-Artha-Kaama-Moksha-Supreme Power-Ways and Means to realise and so
on; Charchini or Devi Gayatri who formulates the Guide Lines the Methodology of the Charcha;
Charuhasini or She is the Countenance of Happiness and Bliss; Chatula or a flash like a lightning /
Chanchla like Lakshmi; Chandika or Devi of Mahishasura Mardini Fame; Chitra or Outstanding,
Eminent and Luminous as also being a Nakshatra or Star and significantly enough the most important
Nadis of Ida-Pingala-Sushumna travelling upto the Brahma Randhra];
Chitra maalyayi bhushita or She is ornamented with distinct and colourful garlands; Chaturbhuja or
Four Armed; Charudanta or of sparkling teeth; Chaturi or highly intellectual and wise; Charitaprada or
of Most Illustrative and Distinguished One bestowing excellent training in Good Conduct; ; Chulika
or the Occupant of the most promient status among Devas or alternatively the Sutra Dhaari or the
Conductor cum Prompter; ChitraVastraanta or Distinct Border Line of a Cloth ie. the Beginner and
Terminator of the Peculiar Cloth of theUniverse; Chandrama Karna Kundala or Gayatri Devi has the
unique ear rings akin to the brighteness of Moon; Chandrahaasa or Her smile is as placid and
glittering as that of Moon; Chandrika or She is the typical Moon Shine; Chandra dhatri or She has
Chandra as her Head Ornament; Cha or the Moon herself or alternatively explained as a conjunction
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of two existences viz. the Supreme and Maya or Prakriti; Chouri or Devi of enormous concealed
might or Top Popularity Level yet without publicity; Choura or of Dominance and Distinction
decimating the sins of her followers; Chanchat Vagvadini or She is of such argumentative capability
that confounds even extraordinary imagination and mental calibre; Chandra chooda or Chandra is her
ornament; Chora vinashani or She uproots any kind of robbery or thefts especially as the antithesis of
Arishad Vargaas or the common enemies of Kama-Krodha-Lobha-Mada-Matsaraas; Charu chandana
liptangi or Devi is anointed with excellent sandal wood paste all over her body; Chanchacchaamara
veejita or She is worshipped with a cool and nicely waving hand fan; Charumadhya or She is the
Central Figure in excellent surroundings; Charu gati or Her gait is admirable; Chandila or Devi Durga
of fierce Form; Chandra rupini or Devi Gayatri is of tranquil Form like tht of Chandra; Charu Homa
Priya or She is fond of Agni Homaas with Charu or cooked rice with ghee; Charva or She is of the
Form of Rishi known by that name who stood for analytical philosophy instead of repeating rituals
and tasks of repetitive nature out of blind faith or ignorance; Charita or Devi has along standing
reputation and proven background; Charu baahuka or She is of the hands of excellence and proven
might or She is equipped with Sudrshana Shakta; Chandra mandala madhyasa or She is existent
right in the center of the cool and serene relaxation of Chandra Loka; Chandra mandaladarpana or She
is like the reflecting mirror of Chandra mandala; Chakravakastani or the musical notes in between the
Chakravaka Raaga or She is of the Form of Chakravaaka who has robust breasts; Cheshta or the
Swarupa of Attempt or Effort and Action; Chitra or Most Distinguished and Extraordinary; Charu vilasini or the One full of Happiness and light-hearted playfulness; Chitra Swarupa or of distinctive
and above normal Form; Chandravati or She wears Chandra on her head with the features of Chandra
of being cool, calm and unperturbed; Chandrama or the Moon Shine; Chandana Priya or She is fond
of Sandal wood materials like powder, paste and scents; Chodayitri or She is the Inspiration,
Stimulation and Motivation of deeds of virtue ; Chirapragna or Ever Knowledgeable and Experienced
with utmost discretion; Chataka or the cloud and rain as also the chataka bird heralding the season of
rains; Charuhetuki or She has excellent ability to argue and convince; Chhatrayaata or the One who is
the source of solace, shade and succor; Chaatradhara or the provider of relief in seasons of incessant
rain and thunder; Chhaya or the Great Shade in times of extreme heat and difficulties; Chhanda
paricchadha or the One Providing fulfillment of Ones justified desires; Chaaya Devi or She is the
Source of Comfort; Chhidra nakha or She is of piercing and crooked nails; Chhannendriya visarpini or
She is capable of reversing the spread of canker; Chhandonushtup parishtanta or She helps to
complement the Poetic Meters or the Prosodial cadences of Chhandas or Anushtup; Chhidropadrava
khedini or She is highly sensitive and sympathetic to natural disasters and provides timely relief to
such happenings; Cheda or the One who provides reliefs by smashing the obstacles; Chhatreshwari or
She is reputed as instant reliever of stresses and strains; Chhinna or Chhhinnamasta Swarupini and the
Smasher of Obstacles and difficulties; Chhurika or She cuts through difficult knots and bumps- also
an Astra named Churika ; Chhedanapriya or She is popular as the dependable slasher of hard
problems and reliever of complications; Janani or Gayatri is the Supreme Mother of the Universe;
Janma rahita or She neither has birth nor termination; Jataveda or She is of the Form of Agni or Fire
God as also an epithet of Vedas; Jaganmayi or She is the Mother of Universe and has the knowledge
of what Creation-Sustenance-Dissolution and Creation once again is all about;
*Jahnavi or Gayatri as Jahnavi or Devi Ganga as released by the ears of Jahnu Muni at the request of
Bhagiratha who made unique efforts to bring Ganga from heavens to Shivas Jatajuta or coarsed hair
to Earth but drunk by Jahnu Muni as it plunged the Munis Ashram; Jatila or Gayatri is difficult to
understand much less to realise her concealed meaning; Jetri or the Invincible and never defeatable
like Vishnu; Jaramarana Varjita or She suffers neither age nor death;

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*Jambu dwipa vati or She is essentially of the Jambu Dwipa or the Practice of Gayatri worship and
Japa is predominant in this Dwipa-other Dwipas being Plaksha-Salmaali-Kusha-Krouncha-Shaka-and
Pushkala; *Jwala or Devi Jwala one of the Shakti Peethas where Sati Devis tongue fell at the Homa
Kunda of Daksha Prajapatis Yagna which was destroyed by Maha Deva; Jayanti or Devi as the
Signage of Victory against Evil Energies; Jalashayani or like Narayana She too floats on the deep
waters of Oceans; Jitendriaya or She has total command of her Physical and Inner Limbs or
Personalities; Jita krodha or She keeps Anger under her control; Jitamitra or She has mastered all the
Beings into the net of her freindship and affectionate awe and respect; Jagat Priya or She is the One
whose love of the Three Worlds is consummate and vice versa; Jwala mukhi or Devi Gayatri has the
countenance of huge flames; Japavati or She is the Swarupa of Japa or the Unique Gayatri Mantra;
Jwaraghni or the destroyer of Illness both of physical and psycholigical nature; Jalada or the Provider
of esistence and life next only to air; Jyeshtha or of the Swarupa of Jyeshtha Devi or Jyeshtha
Nakshatraa; Jayaghosha sphota dinmuhkhi or She who is of the Countenance thrilled and animated
with the thudding flames of victory; Jambhini or one of the Maha Vidyas mentioned in respect of
Matangi above; Jambhana and Jrimbha or Manifestaions of Maha Devi and the relevant Kama
Mantras mentioned in Lalithopakhyana in Markandeya Purana; Jwalan Manikya kundala or Devi is
ornamented by fiery ear-rings made of Manikya Jewels; Jinjjika or the sound of stormy squall; Jhana
nirghosha or Devi is like the reverberation of jingling sounds; Jhinjha maruta vegini or She has the
alarming speed of a sandy gale);
Jhallari Vadya Kushala Nyarupa Nyabhuja Smita,Tangkabaana Samyukta Tangkini Tangkabhedini/
Tangki gana ghosha Tangkineeya Mahorasa, Tangkaarakaarini Devi Thham shabda ninaadini/
Damari Daakini Dimbhaa Dundamaaraika nirjita, Damari Tantra Margastha Danda damaru
naadini/ Dandivarasaha Dimbhalaasat kreedapaaraaya, Dhundi Vighnesha janani Dhakkahasta
Dhilivraja/ Nityajnaana Nirupama Nirguna Narmadanadi,Triguna Tripada Tantri Tulasi Taruna
Taruh/ Trivikrama padaakrantaa Turiya padgaamini,Tarunaaditya samkaashaa Taamasi Tuhinaa
Turaa/ Trikaalasampanna Trivaalicha Trilochana,Trishakti Tripuraa Turangavadanaatathaa/
Timingilaagila Teevraa Trisotra Taamasaaguni,Tantramantra Viseshagjna Tanumadhyaa Triambikaa
Trivargaa Trikaala JnaanaDaayani, Tarpanaa Triptida Tripa Tamasi Tumburastuta/ Taarkshyatha
Trigunaakaara Tribhaagi Tanuvallari, Tatkari Tharava Tanta Dohini Dina vatsala/ Daanaantakari
Durgaa Durgaasura nibarhini,Devariti Divaraatri Droupadi Dundabhiswana/ Devayani Durvasaa
Daaridyodbhedini Diva, Damodarapriya Deepta Digvaasa Digvimohini/ Danda kaaranya nilaya
Dandini Devapujita, Devavandya Divishada Dweshini Danavaakriti/ Deenaanadhastyutha Deeksha
Daivataadi Swarupini/ Dhatri Dhanarudhaara Dhenudhaini Dharmacharini/ Dhurandharaa
Dharaadhara Dhanadaa Dhanyadohini Dharmasheelaa Dhanaadhyaksha Dhanurvedavishaaradaa
Dhrutirdhanyaa Dhrutapadaa Dharmaraajapriya Dhruva, Dhumavati Dhumakeshi Dharmashastra
prakaashini/Nandaa Naadapriya Nidraa Nrunrtuta Nandanaatmika, Narmadaa Nalini Neela Neela kanthasamaaashraya/ Narayanapriya Nityaa Nirmalaa Nirgunaanidhih Niraadhaara Nirupamaa
Nityashuddhaa Niranjana/ Naadabindukalatitaa Naadabindukalaatmikaa Nrisimhini Nagadharaa
Nripapannagavibhushitaa/ Narakakleshashamani Naarayanapadodbhava/ Niravadya Niraakaaraa
Naaradapriyakaarini/ Naanaajyotihsamaayukta Nidhida Nirmalaatmika Navasutradhara Neeti
Nandanirrupadravakaarini/ Nandaja Navaratnaadhya Naimishaaranyavaasini, Nimisheni Nadirupa
Neelajeemutanishwana/ Naamamaali Nishuwanabhaagni Nagalokanivaashini/ Navajambunaada
prakhya Naagalookaadidevata, Nupurakaanticharana Narachittapramodini/ Nimagna raktanayana
Nirghaata sama nishwanaa Nandaanodyanilaya Nirvyaahopachaarini/ Parvati Paramodaaraa
Parabrahmaatmikaparaa Panchakoshavinurmuktaa Panchapaatakanaashaini Paraachittavidhaana jnaa Panchikaa Pancharupini, Purnima Paramaapreetih Paraateja Prakaashani/ ( 61-91)

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(Jhallari Vadya Kushala or She has enormous expertise in jingling the sounds of Cymbols; Nyarupa or
Devi is of extremely charming Form; Nyabhuja or She is of pretty and shapely hands too; Smita or
the Ever-Smiling and happy; Tangka baana Samyukta or She possesses a battle axe and piercing
arrows making hissing sounds; Tankini or She is penetrating and high pitched; Tangki gana kritha
ghosha or She like Rudraganas makes such reverberating noises announcing the arrival of her
powerful army that is famed for precision and valour; Tanikeeya maha rosha or She is of the Form of
huge offensiveness and spite; Tankaraakrani or She is ruthless in her outlook against the enemies;
Tatha tatha Sarvadani naadini She is energetic and ready to shout and pounce; Damari or She has a
damaru or a small sized drum to caution and scare the enemies-another explanation is that She is the
Prime Shakti of Tantra Shastra; Dakini or the is the antithesis of the Evil Energies as Dakani Shakti;
Dimbha or She as as a Bala is the Pride of Fiery Action; Dandamaraika nirjita or She is the One who
readily subdues her antagonists;
*Damari tantra margastha or She is the essence of Damari Tantra in which worship of Shaktis is
involved like Damari, Dakini, Dimbha and so on -[*In Maha Shodasha Tantra for instance the Yoginis
included are Amrita, Rakini, Kalaratri, Khandita, Gayatri, Ghantaakasshini, Narna, Chanda, Chaya,
Jaya, Jhankarini, Jnaana Rupa,Tanka hasta, Tankarini, Damari, Lakini, Parvati, Phatkarini, Kakini,
Bandhini, Bhadrakali, Yashaswini, Rakta, Lamboshti, Shakini, Varada, Shri, Shanda,
Saraswati,Hakini, Yakini, Kshamavati. Some others in various other Tantras, worship with appropriate
Mantras is performed to Shaktis like Bherunda, Jatila, Karala, Karabalika, Ghargara, Ghora, Ghanta,
Ghoni, Sugandhika, Handi, Tundi, Dingima, Manjuranika, Chakkini, Chandika, Charchi, Dindima,
Dambhi, Danka, Patala Devi and so on- The purpose of giving a few names of Shaktis is to emphasize
the fact that there are countless Tantra-Mantras in the Shaktism to achieve material ends, some to
destroy and some for genuine spiritual purposes];
Danda Damaru naadini or Mother Gayatri is of the sound of the powerful symbolic instruments of
attack against the Evil Powers; Dandeeravaasa or She exists in such Forms of Decimation as Dandis
or powerful Shaktis as sticks of Dindi drums; Dimbhalasat kreeda parayana or She as a Matrika along
with Bala is excited and exhuberant in battles against enemies; Dhundi Vighnesha Janani or She is
the Mother of Dhundi Ganesha; Dhakka Hasta or She handles huge double drums heralding the big
battles; Dhilivraja or She is accompanied by fearful Shiva ganaas; Nitya jnaana or She is the eternal
knowledge; Nirupama or the Incomparable; Nirguna or beyond the reach of the Gunas viz. SatvikaRajasika-Tamasika characteristics; Narmada Nadi or the Sacred River Narmada ; Triguna or She is
basically a Nirguna but at the same time She is the Origin of the Three Gunas; Tripada or She expands
herself all over the entire Universe in three steps like Vamana Deva; Tantri or She is of what Tantra
Jnaana and Practice all about; Tulasi or the Alternate Form of Devi Tulasi worshipped all over; Taruna
or She is the representation of womanhood in its full bloom and maturity; Taruh or She is also the
Symbol of Trees and Plants in the Lords creation; Trivikrama Padaakranta or She is at the feet of
Bhagavan Vishnu as Vamana Deva;
*Turiya pada gaamini or She is of the Ultimate Form of Yoga Practice viz. Jaagriti or the State of
Awakening or Full Wisdom-Swapna or the State of Awareness of the Subtle Body- Sushupti or the
State of Inwardness and finally the Turiya pada or the Ultimate Accomplishment;
Tarunaaditya samkaasha or She is of the effulgence of Mid-Day Sun; Taamasi or the One with the
Destructive Mode of Universal Dissolution; Tuhina or Devi Gayatri is easily overcome like Snow
when Devotees take to earnest and constant worship and Japa of the Gayatri Mantra; Tura or Devi is
the representation of Sublimity or the State of Union of Paramatma and Jeevatma or the Almighty and
the Inner Consciousness; Trikaala Sampanna or She is indeed aware of the Past-Present-Future;
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Trivali or Devi is ornamented with jewellery as necklaces, girdle at waist and trinkets around ankles;
Trilochana or She has three eyes signifying Creation-Preservation-Dissolution; Tri Shakti or Devi
Gayatri represents Devi Traya or three Forms of Energies viz. Lakshmi or Material Fulfillment,
Saraswati or Power of Knowledge and Parvati the Swarupa of Vitality and Valour; Tripura of Three
Worlds viz. Bhumi-Akaasha-Nether Regions; Tunga or Devi is Lofty and Pre-eminent; Turanga
Vadana or the alternate form of Hahagriva the Incarnation of Vishnu who destroyed the demon of the
same name; Timingila gila or Devi is so mighty amd huge that She could overwhelm Timingalas
which themselves are the swallower of whales; Teevra or the Sharpest and the Most Severe; *Tristotra
or She is prayed to for her three most dominant faculties of Aishwarya- Vigjnaana- Shakti ie
Opulence-Knowledge-Might; Taamasaaguni or She is of the epithet of Devi Durga who is of
Taamasika characteristic; Tantra Mantra Vishesajna or She is an oustanding Expert in Tantra and
Mantra; Tanumadhya or Devi is slender in the waist; Trivishtapa or Gayatri is the Swarupa of Swarga;
Trisandhya or of Ushah kaala-Madhyaana- Saayam kaala; Tristani or Devi as Tristani the antithesis of
one of the Rakshasis surrounding Devi Sita seeking to impress Ravanasuras magnificence under the
Ashoka Tree in the Asuras custody; Tosha Samstha the Storage Place of Happiness and Fulfllment;
Tala praatapini or Devi is an expert in slapping her palms in cadence in appreciation of an event or
sight; Tatankini or one of the names of Sacred River Yamuna- another explanation is that she is an
expert in Dhunush Tankara or making enormous sounds of her bow string; Tushaaraabha or Devi is
of the Swarupa of beautiful and charming view of Snow; Tuhinaachala Vaasini or She is Parvati the
Resident of Himalayas; Tantujaala Samyutaa or She is of the Swarupa of Devi Sarasvati holding a
Veena the stringed musical instrument; Taara haara vali priya or She is fond of wearing a necklace
strewn with Nakshatras or Stars; Tila homa priya or She is desirous of performing homa karyas with
tila/ sesame seeds; Trilochana priya or She is fond of Bhagavann Shiva the Three Eyed; Tirtha or She
is of the Form of various Tirtha Places adjoning the Sacred Rivers; Tamala Kusumaakriti or She is of
the Form of Sandal wood flower; Taaraka or She is the deliverer of the Beings from Samsara; Triyuta
or the representaion of Srishti-Sthiti-Samhara or Creation-Preservation-Dissolution; Tanvi or a slim
and gentle woman of Grace-another explanation is Devi Gayatri is of Sukshma Swarupa or Minutset
Form; Trishanku Parivara or She is like King Harischandra and Lord Rama being of Trishanku
Dynasty; *Talodari or She though of slender waist contains Sapta Pataala Lokas viz. Atala, Vitala,
Sutala, Talaatala, Mahatala, Rasatala and Paataala; Tila bhusha or She has blue Tila Flowers as her
body ornaments; Taatanka priya vaadini or she likes the sounds of Tamtaka instrument of music or
alternatively she likes wearing Karnapura flowers; Trijata or likes wearing three pleats of her long and
thick black hair or the Practitioner of the Trijata Aghori Mantra for Devi Lakshmi Sadhana Tantra;
*Tittri or Devi assumes the Form of a butterfly which hops from one flower to another and collects
honey- *[Another explanation is that the famed Yagjnyavalkya Muni was asked by his Guru
Vaishampayana Maharshi was annoyed with him to vomit what all he learnt and the Munis juniors
and colleagues took the form of patridges and picked up the Ucchishthaor what was coughed up and
that portion of Yajur Veda was called Taittireeya Samhita; subsequently Yagnyavalkya approached
Surya Deva to teach Veda and the latter assumed the form of a horse (Vaji) and taught a completely
different Veda since called Vaajasaneeya Shukla Yajur Veda which has the rhythm of a horse gallop
since immortalised thereafter; Devi Gayatri is of both the Forms];
Trishna or Devi is the aspect of Thirst which is never quenched since that constitutes her compassion
to her devtees; Trividha or She is realisable in three ways viz. Jnaana-Karma-Bhakthi or KnowledgeRituals-Dedication and Devotion; Tarunaakriti Gayatri is identified as a woman of youth;
Taptakanchana Samkaasha or She is of the Physical appearance of bright and glittering molten gold;
Tapta Kanchana bhushana or She is ornamented with items made of freshly molten gold; Traiyambika
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or of the combined Swarupa of Lakshmi-Laitha-Saraswati; Trivarga or of three objects of worldly

existence viz. Dharma-Artha-Kaama or Virtue-Prosperity-Fulfillment; Trikala Jnaanadaayani or She is
fully aware of the Present-Past-Future times; Tarpana or the Essence of Tarpana or the formal
offerings of water to Devas-Rishis and Pitru Devatas; Triptida or She is the Provider of Satisfaction to
Devas and Pitruganas accepting the offerings as also those humans providing the offerings; Tripta or
She is the Symbol of Satisfaction and fulfillment; Taamasi or Devi of Taamasi Shakti; Tumburastuta
or She is eulogised by Tumbura the Gandharva Singer and Musician; Tarkshya or the Swarupa of
Garuda Deva the vehicle of Bhagavan Vishnu; Trigunaakara or of the crux of the Satwa-Rajo-Tamasa
features; Tribhaagi or She spreads herself across the Trilokas; Tanuvallari or She is of a thin creeper
like physique; Thaatkaari or She keeps making the high vocal sounds of Thaatwhile in battle
grounds; Tharava or She makes reassuring sounds and words to the frightened Beings seeking access
to boat across deep waters; Thanta or Ritual to overcome obstacles;
*Dohini or one of the Sixty Four Yoginis Chhaya, Maya, Narayani, Brahmayai, Bhairavi,
Maheshwari, Rudrayani, Baseli, Tripura, Ugratara, Charchika, Taarini, Ambika Kumari, Bhagabati,
Nila, Kamala, Shaanti, Kaanti,Ghatabari, Chamunda, Chandrakanti, Madhavi, Kachikeshwari, Anala,
Rupa, Baaraahi, Nagari, Khechari, Bhuchari, Betali, Bali, Dohini, Dwarini, Sohini, Sankata Taarini,
Kotalai, Anucchaya, Khechamukhi Samuha, Ullaka, Samsil, Mudha, Dhakinai, Gopali, Mohini,
Kamasena, Kapaali, Uttaraayani, Trailokya Vyapini, Trilochana, Nimaayi, Dakeswari, Kamala,
Ramayani, Anadi Shakti, Balakshatraayani, Braahmani, Dharani, and Matangi];
Deenavatsala or Devi is the provider of succor to the hapless; Daanavaantakari or the One who
terminates Danavas; Durga or Durga Devi whose instinct is to protect and assure solace as also
reprimand or decimate the wicked; Durgaasura nibarhini or the destroyer of the Asura called Durga;
Devariti or She is of the pattern and practice of Devas; Draupadi or She assumes the Form of
Draupadi ( of Maha Bharata) whose cult as a Shakti is prevalent as the Goddess of Revenge; Dhunda
bhishwana or She is of the reveberating sound of a large drum; Devayani or She assumes the Rupa of
*Devayani the daughter of Shukracharya and Jayanti the daughter of Indra*[ Devayani was rejected by Kacha the son of Deva Guru Brihaspati who reached Sukracharya to
learn Mrita Sanjeevani Vidya or the Art of Reviving the dead; Devayani fell in love with Kacha but
he rejected her and she therefore cursed him that the Vidya would not work and he gave a return curse
that she would never be married to a Rishi Kumara. Subsequently she was married to King Yayati the
son of Nahusha. Devayani was famed for her master-mind and came to be worshipped as a Devata for
her mantal calibre];
Duraavasa or Devi Gayatri destroys those who take to wrong ways; Daaridra bhedini or the choppper
of Poverty; Diva or of the Celestial; Damodara Priya or the beloved of Krishna Bhagavan; Dipta or
the personification of Radiance; Digvaasa or She has all the directions as her clothing and exists in all
Directions; Digvimohini or the One who enchants all the Directions and their Governors; Dandakaaranya nilaya or She is the resident of Dandaka Forests where Shri Rama and Devi Sita stayed for
fourteen long years; Dandini or the Punisher of wrong-doers; Deva Pujita or Gayatri is worshipped by
all the Devatas as she is the Supreme; Deva Vandya or all the Deva-Devis prostrate before her;
Divishida or the Paramount Shakti of the Celestial Regions; Dweshini or She hates viciousness and
hypocrisy; Danavaakrti or She assumes the Form of Danavas with their patent qualities of ferocity and
brutality; Deenaanaastuta or She is always prayed to by the helpless and hapless as She is the Last
Refuge to them all; Diksha or She is committed to Discipline and Restraint in practising Vratas,
Sacrifices, Homa Karyas etc. Daivata Divya Swarupini or She is the quintessence of Divinity and
Celestial Magnificence; Dhatri or like Bhu Devi She is the embodiment of Tolerance and Fortitude;
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Dhanurdhara or like Lord Rama She sports bow and arrows to destroy evil powers; Dhenu or Her
symbol is that of a Cow who is an Lasting Provider; Dhaarini or the Upholder of Three Lokas;
Dharmacharini or She is what Dharma and Nyaya is all about as she is the Origin, Precept, Practice,
Encouragement and Enforcement; Dharandhara or She is totally committed and dedicated;
Dharaadhaarra or She is the support of Bhumi; Dhanada or the Provide of wealth and Prosperity;
Dhanyadohini or the Provider of Food to ones content and with surplus to spare; Dharmasheela or
She is totally steadfast and deeply rooted in Dharma; Dhanaadhyhasha or the Presiding Deity of
Material wealth like Kubera; Dhanurveda Visharada or She is an extraordinary expert in Archery;
Dhriti or She is of Bhu Devi Swarupa; Dhanya or She is the Form of Blessings to all; Dhaanya or the
Personfication of excellent Crops and Foodgrains, Dhrutapada or of firm and decisive footsteps and
She is established and deep rooted in the highest region of Dharma; Dharma Raja Priya or She has a
liking of Yama Dharma Devata; Dhruva or She is Firm and Fixed One like Dhruva the Pole Star;
*Dhumavaati or She is like the Maha Vidya Swarupinis including Dhumavati representing
Destructive Smoke, besides Matangi, Kaali, Tara, Shodashi, Bhairavi, Bagala, Kamala,
Bhuvaneshwari, Chhinnamasta and so on;
Dhumakeshi or She is also like Shakti Dhumakeshi or the Smoke-haired; Dharma Shastra Prakashini
or Devi Gayatri is the outstanding publisher of Dharma Shastra; Nanda or She is of the characterisa tion of happiness and alternatively like Nanda Gopa the foster father of Vaasudeva; Nanda Priya or
She likes Nanda; Nidra or She is of Yoga Nidra-or alternatively She isNidra Devi the personification
of Sleep of the Beings in the Universe; Nrinuta or the One who is praised and glorified by one and all;
Nandanaatmika or She is the essence of joy;
*Narmada or She is an alternate Form of the Sacred River Narmada-[King Puruktsa the Son of the
famed Mandhata of Surya Vamsha of the yore married Devi Narmada the sister of Naagas of Rasatala;
Nagaas were torminated by Gandharvas as the latter were after the Precious Ratnas / Jewels from their
hoods; Nagas prayed to Vishnu and Mandhata assured that his son Purukutsa would uproot the vicious
Gandharvas attacking the Nagas; the grateful Nagas gifted Devi Narmada to Purukutsa and gave a
boon that whosoever bathed in Narmada River or even recited a Shloka would never ever be affected
by Sarpa Visha or the Poison of Snakes; the relevant Stanza is: Narmadaayai Namah Pratar
narmadaayai Namo Nishaa, Namostu Narmadey tubhyam traahimaam Vishah Sarpataah/ incidentally, Purukutsa was the ancestor of Harischandra-Bhagiratha-Ambarisha-Ikshwaku- Shri
Rama : Source Vishnu Purana];
Nalini or She is like the Lotus the core of Purity and Cleanliness; Nila or Devi Aditi the mother of
Devas as also the mother of Radha Devi; Nilakantha Samashraya or She is with Parama Shiva always;
Narayana priya She is of the Swarupa of Lakshmi the beloved of Narayana; Nithya or She is eternal
irrespective of periodical dissolutions of the Universe; Nirmala or Devi Gayatri is of Spotless
Tranquility; Nirguna or She is beyond Tri Gunas or of faculties and characteristics of SatvikaRajasika-Tamasika nature; Nithi or She is the Unique Deposit of every thing and any thing in the
Creation of Charaachara Jagat; Niraadhara or She requires no support since She is the Outstanding
Support herself; Nirupama or She is peerless; Nitya Suddha or the Lasting Embodiment of
Spotlessness, Transparency and Clarity; Niranjana or Devi Gayatri is flawless, fearless and serene;
Naada bindu kalaateeta or Gayatri is far beyond the Omkara Naada and of Bindu or the Nothingness;
Nrisimhini or the Shakti Swarupa of Nrisimha Deva who is the Symbol of Ferocity and Retribution as
also of Protection and Compassion; Nagadhara or Devi Parvati the bearer of Mountains; Nripanaaga
Vibhushita or She is of the Swarupa of Maha Deva who is ornamented with Kings of Serpents;
Naraka klesha Shamani or She is the One who assuages the severity of the tortures of hells by way of
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retributions of wrong doings; Narayana padodbhava or Gayatri is like Devi Ganga who originated by
the Sacred Feet of Bhagavan Narayana; Niravadya or the Supreme, Pure, Unaffected by Gunas and
transcendental; Niraakara or Devi Gayatri has neither a shape nor Physicla Form;
*Narada Priya Kaarini or She is enthused with Devarshi Narada -*[Na represents Knowledge and
Da implies the Provider. Narada was the Brahma Maanasa Putra but he refused his fathers
instruction to become a House Holder and expand progeny and an angry Brahma gave a curse to
Narada to become a Loka Sanchari, Kalaha Priya, a Yogi, a quixotic-glibly-dreamy-frivoloustalkative-much-married Gandharva and in suceesive births as a son of a servant maid and also as a
woman by him self. When Narada replied to Brahma that simply beacause he did not wish to become
a Samsari and preferred to devote his life to Narayana, Brahma lashed away several curses and that
was blatantly unfair; Brahama then relented and negated the curses that Naradas michievous,
frivolus, vagabondish, talkative, romantic nature would be tempered with the objective of Loka
Kalyana or for Universal Benefit and in his successive births he would be a Great Musician as a
Singer, Veena Player, a Veda-Vedanga Exponent, and a Parama Bhakta of Narayana; incidentally,
Narada retaliated Brahamas curses that Brahma would never be worshipped in the entire Universe by
way of Stotra-Kavacha-Mantra-Puja-Vrata-Agni Homas for the next three Kalpaas; the exception
however is at Pushkara where Devi Gayatri is venerated too];
Naana Jyoti Samaakhyata or Devi Gayatri is worshipped by innumerable illuminations all over the
Universe; Niddhida or the Bestower of Funds of Dharma-Artha-Kama-Moksha besides prosperity,
Knowledge, Fame, Progeny, Longevity and over-all fulfillment in Ones Life; Nirmalatmika or She is
of Pureness devoid of predilections and prejudices; Nava Sutra dhara or She represents a new
Yagjnopavita changed from time to time; Neeti or the Symbol of Morality; Nirupadrava haarini or She
is the Source of hassles and tribulations of Life on account of Taapatrayas of Adhi Bhoutika or
Physical Nature-Adhyatmika or Manasika or Psycholgical nature and Adhi Daivika or of Praakritika
Occurences created by Nature; Nandaja or She is the alternative Form of Lord Krishna / She is the
Outcome of Spiritual Joy and Contentment;
*Nava Ratnaadhya or Devi is magnificently ormamented with the Nine Gems-[*Manikya or Ruby,
Mukta or Pearl, Vaidurya or Coral, Marakata or Emerald, Pushyaraga or Topaz, Vajra or Diamond,
Nila or Saphire, Gomedhika or Garnet, Vaidurya or Cats Eye; it is stated that the above Gems are
worn for offsetting / protecting the effects of Surya-Chandra-Mangala-Budha-Guru-Shukra-ShaniRahu-Ketu Grahas respectively in the order afore mentioned]
*Naimisharanya Vasini or Devi Gayatri is reputed to be the resider of Naimisha Forest-[ * The Naimi
Forest has attained the reputation of being Symbolic of Hindu Dharma for the reason that while
Dwapara Yuga was nearing to an end and Kali Yuga was to be entered into, Brahma released the
Kaala Chakra or the Wheel of Time called Manonmaya / Maya Chakra to assess the impact of the
change-over of the Yugas. This Chakra travelled all over the Universe and finally broke down at a
Place when Brahma decided to take up Punah Srishti or a Fresh Creation as the break down was
caused due to the Nemior the rim of the wheel broke down and the Safety Zone was thus
discovered. This hallowed Land was utilised for Brahma Yagjna too and later on Veda Vyasa settled to
execute division of Veda Vedangas and scripting Puranas and continues to be the Illustrious Tirtha
Place ever since; incidentlly the Chakra Tirtha there where Suta Muni addressed Sages and conducted
Yagnas after their Sacred Baths is stated to be legendary as it is fathomless for the experiments by
Britishers to seek the depths upto one thousand metres gave up; the belief of that Mairavana the son
of Ravanasura who reigned Patala Loka kidnapped Rama and Lakshmana to Patala and Hanuman
rescued them after killing Mairavana and returned to Naimisha even in the Treta Yuga. Little wonder
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Devi Gayatri resided at Naimishaaranya where Lalita Devis Temple is there even now and Yagnya
Homas are performed besides thousands take bath in the Chakra Tirtha especially on Full Moon days
and Solar/Lunar Eclipses];
Navanita priya or like Bala Krishna, Devi Gayatri too melts away like butter by the sincere offerings
by devotees; Naari or Devi Gayatri is the Ideal Representation of womanhood; Nila jeemuta nishwana
or Devi Gayatri appears reclined on thick black clouds while making thunderous sounds and rains ;
Nimisheni or Her Nimisha or twinkling of an eye is stated to be the Creation-Sustenance and
Termination of the Universe; Nadi Rupa or She is of the Form of a Sacred River; Nilagriva or She is
of the incarnation of Shiva the blue throated; Nishishwari or of the Goddess Form of dark night;
Naamaavalih or Devi Gayatri has an illustrative thousand names;
*Nishumbhagni or Devi Gayatri in the the destroyer of Nishumba-[* As Maha Devi Kaushiki /
Ambika in response to the appeal from Indra and Devas decided to kill the Asura brothers Shumbha
and Nishumbha who became invincible and tormented Tri Lokas, She decimated the followers of the
demons first viz.Chanda and Munda, Dhumra Lochana, Raktabija etc.and finally She destroyed the
brothers having assured the Devas that she would reappear again and again as Vindhyachala vasini,
Rakta Dantika, Shataakshi, Shakambhari, Bhima Devi, Bhramaramba and so on as per Markandeya
Purana]
Nagaloka Nivasini or Devi Gayatri resides in Naga Loka too; *Nava Jambu Nada prakhya or S he is
famed like the Jambu Nadi or River which formed the Juices of Jambu Phala or Fruits of Kapitha or
Wood Apples of the Jambu Trees on Meru Mountain as the fruits were of the size of elephants; Naga
lokaadhi Devata or She is the Paramount Goddess of Naga Loka; Nrupuranta charana or She has her
feet adorned by laces studded with jewels; Narachitta pramodini or She is amused with the mental
frame work and psychology of human beings; Nimna Rakta nayana or She possesses blood-red and
thoughtful eyes looking down; Nirghaata Sama Niswana or She has her normal breathing sound in a
pounded and striking manner; Nandanodyana Nilaya or She resides in Nananodyanas or Gardens
named as Nandanas; Nirvyohopacharini or Devi Gayatri is always in the mode of rejection of Samsara
as against Ayuha or Acquirement and Achievement; Parvati or Devi Gayatri as Devi Parvati
Swarupa; Paramodara or She is of the Highest Form of Compasion; Para Brahmatmikaa Para or She is
far beyond the comprehension of even Para Brahma; *Panchakosha vinirmukta or She is devoid of the
Five Sheaths of Human System-[* The Five Layers are akin to those of an Onion viz. Annamaya
Kosha or Food based-Praanamaya kosha or based on Vital Air-Manomaya Kosha or based on mental
faculties-Vigjnana maya kosha or based on knowledge and the receptive wisdom and
Anandamayakosha or basis of the gratification];
*Pancha Paataka vinashini or She is the destroyer of the Five heinous Patakas viz. Murder, Theft,
Intoxication, Adultery and abuse of Guru]; Para Chitta or of Transcendental Thoughts; Vidhanajna or
She believes in Procedures and Methodology;
*Panchika Pancha Rupini or Devi is of Five Means of Swarupas-[*viz.Pancha Bhutas of
Prithivyaapastejovauraakaas Earth-Water-Fire-Air-Sky; Pancha Ahamkaras or Mano Buddhi
Siddha Angara Ahamkaras or Mind, Thought, Understanding, Mental Caliber, Excitement or
Sensitivity and Self-Image; Pancha Tanmatras or Light, Sound, Taste, Smell and Consciousness;
Pancha Karmendriyas of Eyes, Nose, Tongue, Mouth and Skin; and finally Pancha Jnaanendriyas or
Sense Organs for Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Eating and Touching]
Purnima or Devi Gayatri is always of Full Moon Form; Parama or She is the Supreme; Preetih or She
the One immensely liked by all; Paraateja prakaashini or She is of Outstanding Luminosity);
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Puraani Pourushi Punya Pundarikanibheshana, Paataala Taalanirmagnaa Preeta Preeti Vivardhani/

Paavani Padasaahiyta Peshala Paapanaashani,Prajapati Parishrantaa Parvata Stana Mandala/
Padmapriya Padmasamsthaa Padmakshi Padmasambhava, Padmapatra Padmapaadaa Padmini
Priyabhashini/ Pashupaasha Vinurmuktaa Purandhari Puravaasini, Pushkala Purusha Parva
Parijata kusumapriyaa/ Pativrata Patirvataangi Pushpahasaparayana, Prajnaanavatisuta Poutri
Putrapujyaa Payaswini/ Pattipaashdhara Pankti Pitrulokapadaayani, Puraani Punyasheelaa
Praanataarti vinaashani/ Prithujanghaa Prithubhujaa Prithupaada Prithyodari Pravaala Shobhaa
Pingakshi Peetavasa Prachaayala/ Prasavaa Pushtidaa Punyaa Pratishtha Pranavaagatih, Pancha
varnaa Panchavaani Panchika Pinjarasthitaa/ Paraamayaa Paraajyoti Parapreethi Paraagati,
Paraakshastha Pareshani Paavani Paavakadyutih/ Punyabhadra paricchedya Pushpahaasa
Prithudari, Peetangi Peetavaasanaa peethashayya Pishaachini/ Peetakriya Pishcachaghni
Paataalaakshi Patukriyaa, Pancha bhaksha priyaakaaraa Putanaa praanaghaatini/ Punnagavana
madhyastha Punya Tirtha nishevitaa, Panchaagni ( Panchangi)cha Paraashaktih Paramaahlaada
kaarini/ Pushpa kandasthitaa Pushaa Poshitaakhila vishtapaa, Paana priyaa Pancha Shikha
Pannagopari shaayini/ Pancha mantratmikaa Prithivi Pathika Pitru dohini, Puraana nyaaya
meemamsa Paatali Pushpa gandhini/ Punyapraja Paraadaatri paramaargyaika gochraa, Pravaalaa
shobhaa Purnasaa Pranavaa Pallavodari/ Phalini Phalaa Phalguh Phut Phalakaakritihkaari,
Phanindra bhoga shayanaa Phani mandala manditaa/ Balabalaa Bahumataa Baalatapa
nibhamshukaa, Balbhadra priya Vandyaa Yadava buddhi samyuktaa/ Bandidevi Bilavati
Badishaaghni Balipriyaa, Baandhavi Bodhitaa Buddhirbandhuka Kusumapriyaa/ Bala Bhanu
Prabhaakaaraa Braahmi Brahmana devata, Brihaspati stutaa Vrindaa Vridavana Viharini/
Baalaakini Bilaahaaraa Bilavaasaa Bahudakaa, Bahu netraa Bahupadaa Bahukarnaavitamsikaa/
Bahubaahu yutaa Beeja rupini Bahurupini, Bindunaada kalaateetaa Bindunaada Swarupini/ Baddha
godhaangulitranaa Badaryaashrama vaasini, Bridaarakaa Brihadskandhaa Brihati Baana paatini/
Vrindaadhyakshaa Bahunutaa Vanitaa Bahu vikrama, Baddha Padmaasanaashina Bilvapatra
talassthita/Bidhidruma nijaavaasa Badisthaa Bindu darpanaa, Baalaa Baanaasanasanavati Bada baanala vegini/ Brahmaanda bahirantahsthaa Brahma kankini sutrini, Bhavaani Bheeshanavati
Bhavini Bhayahaarini/ Bhadrakaali Bhujangaakshi Bhaarati Bharatataashayaa, Bhairavi
Bheeshanaakaaraa Bhutidaa Bhutimaalini/ Bhaamini Bhoganirataa Bhadradaa Bhurivikramaa,
Bhutavaasaa Bhrugulataa Bhargavi Bhusuraarchitaa/ Bhaagirathi Bhogavati Bhavnasthaa
Bhishagvaraa, Bhaamini Bhogini Bhaashaa Bhavani Bhuridakshinaa/ (92-120)
( Puraani or the very Original; Pourushi or the One with Courage and intrepidity; Punya or the
embodiment of Punya or the accumulated merit or rewards of virtuous deeds; Pundareeka nibheshana
or She has the benign looks of a lotus; Paataala taala nimnagnaa or She is engrossed with the affairs
of Paataalaadi Lokas; Preeta or the chatacterisation of Fondness and attachment; Preeti vivardhini or
She is the promoter of affections; Paavani or the embodiment of Sacredness; * Pada Sahitya or Devi
Gayatri is the Originator of comprehensive knowledge of vocal and instrumental music, Natya or
dance and literature for instance in reference to the music and dance forms the details of Pallavi,
Anupallavi, Muktaiswara, Charana etc. or in the case of Literature the erudition of Chhandas /
Prosody, diction, and so on];
Peshala or charming and skillful; Paapanaashani or the instant destroyer of sins; * Prajapati or of the
Swarupa of Prajapatis or the sons of Brahma created with the duty of expanding progeny as also as
the Caretakers of the Fourteen Bhuvanas like Daksha Prajapati[* viz. Daksha, Prachetas, Pulaha, Marichi, Kashyapa, Bhrigu, Atri, Vasishtha, Gautama, Angirasa,
Pulastya, Kratu, Prahlada and Kratu as per Maha Bharata];

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Parishraanta or Devi despite of her briskness of thought and action, She tends to relax at the time of
Universal Destruction and Punah Srishti; Parvata Stana Mandala or Gayatri like Bhu Devi manifests
huge mountains like her breasts; Padmapriya or her fondness of Lotuses is well-known; Padmaasanasthaa or She is comfortably seated on a magnificent Lotus; Padmaakshi or Her eyes and vision are
crystal clear; Padma Sambhava or Being Brahmani she is manifested from a Lotus Flower;
Padmapatra or She is like a lotus leaf on which drops of water are never absorbed just as She is totally
unaffected by the happenings of the Universe; Padmapada or Her every step is as soft and delicate as
of a Lotus; Padmini or Gayatri like a Lotus herself reflects the prime most category of Padminis of
Universal Womanhood; Priya bhashini or Her conversation is sonorous and sweet; Pashu paasha
vinirmukta or She is the Unique One who could tear away the shackles of Samsara by humanity
comparable to animals; Purandari or She is of the Swarupa of Indrani- another explanation is that
Devi Gayatri is like the model womanhood as a superior Grihini or Householder ; Puravasini or She
is the Resident of Kundalini; Pushkla or She is surfiet with every thing and also the bestower;
Prurusha or the Adi-Sanaatana-Sarva vyaapa-Niraadhaara-Avyakta-Shaswata-Niraakaara-PrakritiPurusha; Parva or a Phase of Kaalamaana comprising the Cycles of Eternal Time like Kalpa-Yuga and
such other Creations-another explanation is that She is of Punya Parva Swarupini; Parijata
Kusumapriya or She is affectionate to Parijata Flowers once a Speciality of Swargaloka but Lord
Krishna fetched from there and planted in the backyard of Devi Rukmini;
*Pativrata or Devi Gayatri as Prakriti is preoccupied and engrossed with Maha Purusha in many forms
as Parvati to Shiva-Lakshmi Devi to Vishnu-Saraswati to Brahma and so on; Pativratangi or Her
entire body, mind and soul is fully committed to the Purusha Swarupa concerned-[* An explanation of
a Parivrata refers to Ahalya though She slept with Indra but she had her husband Muni Gautama was
genuinely on her mind and when turned into a stone due to Gautamas Shaap Rama purified her too
for her dereliction due to her ignorance; Draupadi though she married Pancha Pandavas since all the
Pandavas were of the Amsha of Indra whose virility was distributed to Devi Kunti through Yama
Dharmaraja to beget Yudhishtara, Vayu Deva to beget Bhima, Arjuna from his (Indras ) own and
Ashwini Kumars from Devi Maadri as Nakula and Sahadeva apart from the fact that Draupadi was
Indras better half viz Sachi Devi who was originallyYagneshani the daughter of Agni as clarified in
Markandeya Purana ; Devi Sita despite Ravanas pressure tactics had only Rama always; Devi Tara
the wife of Vaali but the Tradition of Kishkindha allowed Sugriva to marry after Vaalis death as
approved by Rama himself and Mandodari of course was a fixation on Ravanasura despite his
infatuation with Sita; Anasuya the wife of Atri and the the illustrious Kardama Prajapati ; Sumati
who was an outstanding Pativrata who adored her husband a Leper and even prostrated before a
woman whom her husband desired to sleep with];
Pushpahaasa paraayana or She is accustomed with the practice of flowery smiles; Pragjnaavati Suta or
the happy child of wisdom and judgment; Poutri or the One with maturity and dignity; Putrapujya or
as all the Beings on Creation are her own progeny they all worship her with great veneration and
admiration; Payaswini or the Sacred River at Chitrakoot Mountains in Madhya Baharat-alternatively
stated She is the Provider of nectar like milk to one and all; Pattipashadhara or She carries a sharp
spear and noose; *Pankti or Devi Gayatris representation of Vedic Meters [Viz. Gayatri, Pankti,
Anushtup, Brihati,Viraj, Trishtup, and Jagati made of 24-28-32-36-40-44-48 syllables; these are also
the Seven horses tied to Surya Devas chariot];
Pitruloka pradayani or She bestows residence in Pitru loka; Puraani or She is the Original most;
Punyasheela or the one with only Punya or the fruits of what the virtuous existence of Beings is all
about; Pranataatri vinashani or She destroys the obstacles of those who prostrate befote her;
Pradyumna janani or She she is of the Form of Devi Rukmini the Prime wife of Lord Krishna; Pushta
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or the Symbol of excellent health and happiness; Pitamaha parigraha or She is the better half of Lord
Brahma; Pundarika puraavaasa of She is the resider of Pundarika pura or the Abode of Vishnu
Swarupa as Pandu Ranga; Pundarika samaanana or She is like the countenance of a Lotus; the Prithu
jangha or Gayatri constitutes her lower shin as Bhumi; Prithu Bhuja or Her hands are like those of
Bhu Devata; Prithupada or Bhumis feet are like those of Gayatris; Prithyodari or her belly is like that
of Bhudevi; Pravala shobha or of the brightness of corals among the Jewels; Pingakshi or She is of
brown eyes; Peetavasa or her clothing is of yellow complexion; Prachaalaya or She is an exponent of
the Veena the stringed instrument of music- another version of the concerned Sahasra naama is
Prachaapala or of unpredictable nature; Prasava or the Generator or the Creator of the Universe;
Pushtida or the Provider of good health; Punya or the Symbol of good returns of good deeds;
Pratishtha or She is of established and long standing fame;
*Pranavaagatih or She is the pathway of Omkara the representation of the Eternal Cosmic Vibration
comprising the Panchaakshara viz. A kaara-U kaara- M kaara- Bindu-Naada or the Omkaara;
Pancha Varna or Devi Gayatri possesses five countenances with Pancha Varnas of white-yellow-redblue and green; Pancha Vaani ; Panchika or as already explained above Devi is of Panchika Swarupini
-comprising Pancha Bhutas, Pancha Ahamkaras, Pancha Tanmatraas, Pancha Jyananendriyas and
Pancha Karmendriyas; Panjarasthita or She is of the Swarupa of Devi Parvati like a Parrot in the
embrace of Shiva in a cage- another explanation is that She is the Life Energy in a Body compared to
a mere cage; Para Maya or Devi Gayatri is the Supreme Maya or Prakriti the alternate Swarupa of
Maha Purusha; Paraajyoti or the Ultimate Form of Lumonosity; Parapreeti or the Utmost Bliss;
Paraagati or the Path towards the Ultimate Destination; Paraakshastha or She is Absolute and Total;
Pareshaani or She is the Supreme Administator insisting on the Practice of her Laws; Paavani or the
Form of Sacredness and Purity; Pavaakaadyutih or She is of the Swarupa of Agni the Purifier;
Punyabhadra or She versatile in keeping Punya or the Result of Virtue adequate and intact;
Paricchedyaa or She is totally distinct as her characeristics and features are outstanding- another
explanation is that She is able to assess and define the stock of Punya or the fruits of virtuous deeds
perfectly; Pushpahaasa or She is of flowery smiles; Prithudari or of the appearance or Bhu Devi;
Peetangi or of yellowish physical parts; Peeta vasana or She is robed in yellow; Peeta shayyaa or Her
resting place or bed too is of yellowish complexion; Pischachini or She keeps around her super
natural Shaktis like Shakini, Daakini and Pishachini; Peetakriya or Baala is Peeta Rupini and her
worship is akin to that of Icchaa Shakti-Jnaana Shakti-Kriya Shakti; Pishachaghni or Devi Gayatri is
the destroyer of the Super natural powers like Pischaachas; Paatalaakshi or Her eyes and vision tend
towards Paataala Loka-another explanation is Devis eyes are like of ripe roses; Patukriya or Actions
are tough but befitting; *Pancha bhaksha priyaachara or She is used to enjoy Pancha bhakshyas[Comprehensive meals comprising Bhakshya-Bhojya-Lehya-Choshya-Paniyaas or Fried or other
sweet accompanist embellishments, Cereals and Pulses, Tongue teasing preparations that are licked,
Choshya or treated preparations like paayasaas and Paaniyaas or sweet or sour juices etc];
Putanaa Praana ghaatim or She like Bala Krishna who decimated Putana and other dangerous trouble
makers despatched by the villianous King Kamsa; Punnaga vana madhyastha or She is right in the
middle of the gardens of Kambhoja or Naaga Champa trees and flowers; Punya Tirtha nishevita or
She is of the Swarupa worshipped at all Punya Tirthas;
*Panchaagni or Devi Gayatri is of Panchagni Swarupa [* The Panchagnis are Garhyapatya Agni for
cooking in homes-Aavahaniya to invoke Surya Deva-Dakshinagni or Atmosphric Agni in the form of
Lightnings or that which is invoked in Dakshina disha, Saabya and Avaastya for Vedic Purposes;
Agnis various Synonyms include Anala, Bhuriteja, Chitra bhanu, Havya vahana, Hutaashana,
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Jaateveda, Jwala, Parthiva, Paavaka, Plavanga, Rudra garva, Hiranya krita, Shikhee, Vaishwanara,
Vibhavasu and so on; Sapta Jihvaas or tongues of Agni are stated to be Hiranya, Kanaka, Rakta,
Arakta, Suprabha, Bahurupa, Sattee; another version is Vishwa murti, Sphalini, Dhhumavarna,
Manojava, Lohitasya, Karaalasya and Kaali; the Agni Swarupas for performing offerings are as
follows viz. for Nitya Karma the type of Agni is called Prabha-Pushpa homa / Bahurupa-Anna and
Kheera homa / Krishna Agni- Ikshu homa/ Paraaga-Padm homa/ Suvarna or Lohita-Bilwa homa
/Shweta-Tila homa/ Dhumni-Kaashtha or wooden pieces of various trees / Karaalika-Pitru
homa/Lohitasya and Deva homa /Manojava; (Narada-Markandeya-Bhavishya Puranas)];
* Panchaangi or Devi Gayatri is of Panchanga Swarupini viz. PARA or the Ablolute Supreme- Vyuha
or in the Forrms of Vaasudeva, Samkarshana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha- Vibhava or in the Form of
Incarnations-Haarda or present in the hearts of those who assimilate the Existence and Meaning of
Paramatma- Archa or worship in whatever form either of Niraakara or Aakara manifested in Idols and
by means of Bhakti, Prapatti or Rituals ie Karma or Jnaana or Vairagya through Tapas, Yoga etc.;
Paraashakti or Devi Gayatri is the Supreme Shakti Swarupa; Paramaahlaada kaarini or the One who
provides the elevated happiness; Pushpakaanda sthita or She is present in the branches of trees with
clusters of fragrance and charming flowers; Pusha is well nourished as also the Pushya Nakshatra;
Poshitaakhila vishtapa or She is the Preserver of the three worlds; Paanapriya or She is delighted in
drinking Amrita;
*Pancha Shika or the five tufts on the top of the head-[That is the Place of the Cerebral Nucleus
(Sahasrara) representing intellect, memory, farsightedness, duty and knowledge-another explanation is
that a Brahmana by birth attains the status of a Dwija or twice-born once the Five Duties are taken
up viz. Gayatri Dhyana and Japa-Yagnopaveeta-Pancha Shikha- Yagnya- and Veda Pathana and most
significantly the practice of Brahmacharya or Celibacy];
Panngoparishyini or She like Bhagavan Narayana rests comfortably on Adi Shesha; Pancha
matraatmika or Devi is of Five Tanmatras of Light-Sound-Taste-Smell and Consciousness; Prithvi or
Devi is of Bhumi Swarupa; Pathika or Traveller all over / A woman immersed in sweet thoughts in the
absence of her dear husband;
*Prithudohini or She like the reputed Prithu Chakravarti in the lineage of Chakshusa Manu was of the
bestower of endless materials to the Beings in the Universe-[ The illustrious Monarch of the Bhuloka
after whose name Priththvi came to be known by his name Prithu was an ideal and most virtuous
Administrator endeared by human beings and Maharshis alike; in his regime where were no physical
ailments, mental tensions and natural calamities and was the very first performer of Rajasuya Yagna
as a Symbol of Invincibility across the Globe as a Chakravarty ie whose Chariot could be obstructed
by any force on Earth; he controlled Bhu Devi to such an extent that She tried to escape from his
rigours by assuming the form of a cow but he chased and forced her to yield as much milk as various
Beings in whatever form that they desired; Prithu himself milked her and milked food grains to his
population- it is stated that the concept of eating food as from grains earlier since the practice was
food by way of consumption of fruits, vegetables and milk only; Devatas milked Bhu Devi as Cow
who yielded Pushtikaahara or heathy food, Pitru Devas secured Swadha as milk, Rishis secured
milk as Vedas; Nagas obtained milk in the form of poison; Asuras secured Maya or Illusions; Yakshas
the art of Antardhana or of Disppeareance; Gandharvas sought Fragrance as milk, Rakshasas opted for
blood; Mounains preferred Aoushadhis and so on thus satisfying all the Beings];
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from the Ashtaadasha Maha *Puranas-Nyaya Shastra-and Meemaamsa or Assessment ; [* Ashtaa dasha or Eighteen Maha Puranas are Brahma- BrahmaVaivarta-Brahmanda-Bhagavata-VishnuMatsya-Kurma-Varaha-Vamana-Shiva-Linga-Skanda-Markandeya-Agni-Narada-Padma-BhavishyaGaruda Puranas ; besides there are Eighteen Upa Puranas viz. Devi Bhagavata-Sanat KumaraNarasimha-Brihannaaradiya-Shiva Rahasya-Durvaasa-Kalki-Vamana-Bhargava-Varuna-SaambaNandi-Surya- Paraashara-Vasishtha-Ganesha-Hamsa; besides there are any number of Minor Puranas
like Sthala-Tula / Kaveri, Ganga, Maagha- Vaishakha-Nilamata and so on; Nyaya Meemaamsa
constitutes a part of Shaddarshanas or Six Darsshanas besed on Vedas, Upanishads and other
Scriptures and the Darshanas are Nyaya, Vaiseshika, Sankhya, Purva Meemaamsa, Uttara
Meemaamsa or Vedanta and Yoga];
*Paatali pushpa gandhini or Devi is like the fragrance of Paatali flower- [It is said that PaataliKaraveera-Jaaji-Sampangi-Vangula-Vakula-Mandaara-Parijaata-Bandhuka -Ashoka and such other
flowers which are fallen on ground, carried by the wicked, torn, dried, packed in cloth, buds, over
blossomed are unworthy for worship of the Lord or Devi];
Punya Praja or She is the Supreme Mother of Persons with Punya or of fruitful achievements;
Paraadaatri or She is of the Supreme Saviour and Uplifter; Paramargyaika Gochra or She could be
realised only by extraordinary means; Pravala Shobha or She is the brightness of Coral one of the
Gems; Purnaashaa or the Fullfillment personified; Pranava or the Omkara Swarupini; Pallavodari or
Devi has the belly of a soft bud - an epithet of Manmatha the God of Love; Phalini or She is like the
essence of fresh fruits; Phala or She indeed is the Outstanding and the most luscious fruit;
*Phalgu or the Sacred River of Phalgu - near Gaya-where Pinda -pradana is performed especially in
the Pitru Paksha is performed in the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month;
Phut kaari or the hiss of a serpent as Devi is like the Swarupa of Lord Balarama the Incarnation of Adi
Sesha himself; Phalakaakriti or She is of the Form of a Shield which protects -She is also like the
piercing top of an arrow that destroys ; Phanindra bhogashayana or Devi is comfortably reclining in
the luxurious bed of a curled up King of Sarpas; Phanimandala mandita or She is resplendent in the
Naga Loka; Balabaala or She is mighty Shakti Swarupa in the incarnation of Baala ; Bahumata or She
is venerated by all; Balaa tapa nibhaamshuka or Gayatri enhances the brilliance of Tapas or Deep
Meditation of Balaa Shakti; Balibhadra priya or She is fond of Balabhadra in the Swarupa of Devi
Revati; Vandya or She is venerated by one and all; Badava or She is like the huge flames of forests;
Buddhi samanvita or She is the Unique Fund of knowledge and maturity; Bandi Devi or She is
worshiped by devotees kept in complete bondage of Samsara;
*Bila Vati or Baala Devi like Kamakshi who meditated in Kamakoti Maha Bila or the Great Sacred
Cave of Bliss as scripted by Sage Markandeya in the Annexture of Markandeya Purana titled
Kamakshi Vilasa; Bandishaaghni or She demolishes the hooks that charm the attractions of Samsara;
Bali priya or She likes sacrifices and oblations or alternatively She is soft-minded to Bali Chakravarti
who gave away three feet of land to Vamana Deva in a self-destructive mode of charity while the
Incarnation of Vishnu asssumed his Virat Swarupa and occupied Tri Lokas instead; Baandhavi or She
that binds all the Beings in existence-alternatively stated She is a close relation to one and all;
Bodhita or She who is the one advised and instructed; Buddhi or the essence of understanding and
discernment; Bandhuka Kusuma priya or She likes pale-yellow trumpet flowers; Bala bhanu
prabhaakaara or Gayatri is just like the brightness of Rising Sun; Braahmi or of the power of Lord
Brahma; Brahmana Devata or the Unique and daily venerated Goddess by the entire Brahmanaas;
Brihaspati Stuta or Gayatri is deeply worshipped by the Deva Guru Brihaspati;
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*Vrinda or Gayatri is of the manifestation of Devi Radha as Vrinda as vividly described in Brahma
Vaivarta Purana in which Krishna was the Supreme Purusha - not Krishna as human incarnationand Radha as Prakriti the Goddess of Goloka and Raasa Mandali;
Vrindaavana Viharini or She is Radha again as human incarnation who was the Queen of Brindavana
Gardens; Baalaakini or Gayatri is of of the characteristics of a teen age girl or alternatively a garland
of Vakula flowers; Bilaahara or She enjoys Satvika Aahara or alternatively Devi Gayatri once pleased
could instantly demolish past sins; Bilaavasa or She stays in a cave; [Bahudaka or like a Jeeva Nadi or
an ever flowing River She glitters with the speedy flow of water]; Bahunetra-Bahupaada or She has
countless eyes and feet ie She visions every thing and She has enormous mobility all over the Tri
Lokas; Bahu karnaavatamsika or She hears and absorbs each and every happening all over the
Universe; Bahu baahu yuta or She is equipped with innumerable hands to bless, reward, provide and
also punish;
* Beeja Rupini or Devi Gayatri in her many manifestations as several Shakti-beejas for eg. as
Saraswati / Vaag Devi the Beeja Rupa is Aim; Lakshmi Beeja as Shreem; Kamaraja beeja as
Kleem; Tara beeja as treem; Kaali beeja as kreem; Bhuvaneshwari Beejas as Aim-Hreem-Shreem
and so on; Bhu rupini or Devi Gayatri assumes several Swarupas; *Bindunaada kalaateeta or Devi
Gayatri is beyond Bindu or Zero or Nothingness-Naada or the premordial or very original Shabda or
Sound-Kalaateeta or of the various aspects of Universal Existence; Bindu naada Swarupini or Gayatri
is the essence of the very original mystic sound of OM; Baddha godhangulitraana or She has the
shoulder and finger shield of archery or alternatively She has the cover of Godha Charma around her
fingers in context of archery; Badarya-ashrama vaasini or the One who resides at an Ashram or
hermitage at Badari the Sacred Tirtha of Badari Narayana; Brindaaraka or Her abode is at Brindara;
*Brihat Skandha or the Gigantic Aggregation of various aspects of Existence- [* Adhikaari SkandhaSadhana Skandha-Pushti Skandha-Purushartha Skandha-Sthiti Skandhi-Vasana Skandha-Niraasana
Skadha-Nirodha Skandha-Aashraya Skandha-Mukti Skandha and so on];
* Brihati or the Seven Vedic Meters and the Seven Horses of Suryas chariot [*viz. Gayatri, Brihati,
Ushnik, Jagati, Trishtup, Anushtup and Pankti]; Baanapaatini or she rains arrows against enemies;
Vrindaadhyaksha or Devi is the presiding Deity of Brindavana; Bahu nutaa or the One prayed who is
to by innumerable followers; Vanita or the Symbol of Supreme Womanhood; Bahuvikrama or She
has overcome several by their devotion and dedication; Baddha Padmasanaasina or She is always in
the squatting positon with crossed legs with feet raised on thighs resembling a lotus; Bilwapatra tala
stitha or She is seated under a bilwa tree; Bodhi druma nijaavaasa or Devi Gayatri is settled under a
Bodhi( Peepul) Tree which is a symbol of Self-Realisation as in the case of Gautama Budhha;
Bandisthaa or She is situated right in Samasara but totally detached from it-[Balistha or She is famed
as High Form of the most Valiant] ; Bindu Tarpana or She is delighted with the Tarpana of Bindu or
the central dot of Shri Chakra; Bala or Gayatri assumes the Swarupa of Kanya Shakti; Baanaasanavati or She is seated on powerful arrows as also holding a Power driven Bow and arrrows;
Badabaanala vegini or She is rapid in her spread like huge flames; Brahmanda bahirantastha or She is
present all over alike inside and outside the Universe;
*Brahma(na) kankana sutrini or Devi Gayatri represents Brahma Kankana Sutra as a symbol of
Brahma Vidya Prachara as also as a security before initiating any auspicious Project signifying the
warding off of any possible obstacles and the Kankana is tied with a turmeric cotton thread around the
right hand wrist or even as copper or golden bracelet - [ Three allusions are offered as under: *(1) In

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the Poorvanga or Preparatory Stage of Upanayana, the Procedure comprises the following viz.
Anugjna or permission and blessings from elders-Vighneswara Puja-Sankalpa or the Vow-Udaka
Shanti or Punyaah Vachana-Mantra Japa-Ankura Arpana or initiating the germination of Nava
Dhanyas-Praadhi shara bandham or Kankana Dharana-Abhyudaya Shraadam or Naandi Shraadham;
in fact Brahma Kankana dharana is a preparatory part of Yagnas;- 2) an alternate explanation of
Brahma Sutra relates to Lord Brahmas bestowing a Golden bracelet to Skanda Kumara before the
latter made the Sankalpa to demolish Tarakasura when Vishnu gifted a Jaya Mala or Victory Garland,
Brahma a Suvarna Kankana, Ganga a pot of Amrita, Twashta Prajapati a cock, Varuna Deva a snake
of Shakti, Vayu a Mayura or Peacock, Indra a Banner, Kubera a huge army of Yakshas etc.-3) yet
another explanation of Brahma Sutras as based by Badarayana / Vyasa Maharshi consisting of
Samanyaya or Synchronization and Coordination- Avirodha or non-encounter-Saadhana or Paths of
Accomplishment and means thereof-and finally Phala or Achievement; incidentally the Prasthaana
Traya or the Three Paths of Realisation are Dualism or Distinction of Atma or Individual Soul and
Paramatma-Qualified Dualism or Atma joining Jeevatma and then merging into Paramatma- and
Absolute Non-Dualism or Advaita ie. Atma merging with Paramatma or the Singular Paramatma];
Bhavani or Gayatri as an incarnation of Parvati; Bheeshanavati or the Sign of ferocity; Bhaavini or
She is emotional and sensitive yet straight forward; Bhaya haarini or the smasher of fear and
apprehensions; *Bhadra Kaali or Gayatri is of the Blessed Swarupa of the Three Eyed, Eighteen
Handed Shakti of Blue Complexion who was born of Rudras heightened fury when Devi Sati
performed self-immolation in Yagna Kunda out of desperation as Daksha accused her husband
Parama Shiva and along with Veerabhadra devastated Daksha Yagna ; Bhujankaakshi or She
possesses penetrating eyes of a poisonous snake ready to pounce to death with anger and revenge;
Bharati or the incarnation of Devi Saraswati; Bharataashraya or the Idealogy and Aspiration of
Bharati; Bhairavi or one of the Maha Vidyas mentioned above representing the wrath of Rudra as the
Kriya Shakti or the Energy of Action; Bheeshanaakaara or Devi is of extreme ferocity too and
vengefulness against villany and viciousness;
*Bhutida or one of the hundred and thirty Pitruganas , nine of whom are stated to be responsible to
safeguard Dasa Dishas or the Ten Directions viz. Vishwa-Vishwabhuk, Aaradhya, Dharma, Dhyana,
Shubhanana, Bhutida, Bhutikrit and Bhuti providing prosperity and contentment as per Markandeya
Purana; however Linga and Shiva Puranas emphasise that among the Shakti Swarupas are Bhutida;
Bhutimalini or Devi Gayatri represents the garlands of prosperity and fame; Bhamini or She gets
angry and annoyed at times- or alternatively Bhamini is alluded to Devi Satyabhama the consort of
Lord Krishna; Bhoganarata or Devi is a Represenation of comfort and luxury in the company of
Bhuvaneshwara while enjoying the offerings so devotionally dedicated to her; Bhadrada or She is the
assurer of security and propitiousness; Bhuri Vikrama or She is the personification of Valour and
courage; Bhutavaasa or She exists with and within all the Praanis or Beings;
*Bhrigu lata or Devi Gayatri is like the renowned Bhrigu Maharshi and his lineage-[*Bhrigus son
Chyavana Maharshi married Sukanya the daughter of King Saryati who was the son of Vaivaswata
Manu; Chyavana begot Pramati who with Apsara Ghritachi gave birth to the illustrious Ruru and so
on; Bhrigu was the Manasika Putra of Lord Brahma and was among the Sapta Rishis; he was deputed
by the Rishis as to who should be the most eligible among Tri Murtis to be the Chief Guest at the
Purnaahuti or the Grand Finale at the Yagna; Bhrigu was turned out from Brahma loka as Bramhma
was busy; access was denied to Maha Deva as the latter was busy with Devi Parvati; and finally
Vishnu was told that he was in Yoga Nidra; an angry Bhrigu barged in and hit Vishnu on his chest;
Vishnu apologised to Bhrigu and exclaimed that the Munis sacred and soft feet might have been hurt
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against Vishnus hard chest; Bhrigu was overcome with Bhagavans spontaneous and maganimous
reaction and Vishnu was delared to be the best; but Lakshmi was hurt and cursed Bhrigu that
Brahmanas as a clan would become paupers; a repentant Bhrigu prayed to Lakshmi when she softened
down. Bhrigu then scripted Bhrigu Samhita on Astrology the pioneer of its kind as a post Script of
Jyotisha as one of the Six Vedangas];
Bhargavi or Gayatri is the Form of Bhargavi Shakti one of Lakshmi Swarupas; Bhusurarchita or She
is primarily worshipped by Brahmanas the sons of Bhudevi; Bhagirathi or She is Ganga who
descended from Vishnu paada down to Earth entirely due to the arduous efforts of King Bhagiratha;
Bhogavati or the Sacred River by that name as also the essence of Luxuries; Bhavanastha or She
exists in future as well as the present and past or eternally; Bhishagvara or She is the most reputed
Vaidya or Physician to cure the ills of ones existence; Bhogini or the Form of Fortunes and
Happiness;. Bhasha or She is the Language, Expression, Script and Thought; Bhavani or Devi Parvati;
*Bhuridakshina or abundant dakshinas or gifts / gratifications to Brahmanas who conduct various
functions like Yagnas, Homa kriyas, Samskaras, Vratas, Pitru Karyas or any such Vedic and traditional
tasks of faith as Bhagavan Vishnu asserted that any Dakshina given to Brahmanas would reach Him
only);
Bhagatmika Bhimavati Bhavabandha vimochani, Bhajaneeya Bhutadhatriranjita Bhuvaneshwari/
Bhujangavalaya Bheema Bherundaa Bhagadheyani, Maataa Maayaa Madhumati Madhujihvaa
Madhupriya/Mahadevi Mahaa bhaagaa Malini Meenalochana, Mayaateeta Madhumati Madhu
maamsaa Mathudravaa/ Maanavi Madhusambhutaa Mithlaapura vaasini, Madhukaitabha samhatri
Modini Meghamaalini/ Mandodari Maha Maya Maithili Masrunapriya, Mahalakshmirmahaakaali
Mahakanyaa Maheswari/ Maahendri Merutanaya Mandaara kusumarchita, Manju Manjeera
charana Mokshadaa Manju bhashini/ Madhura draavini Mudraa Malaya Malayanvita, Medhaa
Maakata shyaamaa Maagadhi Menakaatmaja/ Mahamaari Mahaveera Mahaashyaama Manustuta,
Matrikaa Mihiraabhaasa Mukundapada vikrama/ Moolaadhaarastha Mugdhaa Manipoorakavaasini,
Mrigaakshi Mahishaarudhaa Mahishasura mardini/ Yogasanaa Yogagamyaa Yogaa Youvanakaash
raya, Youvani Yuddha madhyasthaa Yamuna Yugadhaarini/ Yakshini Yogayuktaa cha Yaksharaaja
prasutini, Yatraa Yaanavidhaanajnaa Yaduvamsha samudbhavaa/ Yakaaraadi hakaaraantaa Yajushi
Yagnarupini, Yamini Yoga nirataa Yaatudhaana bhayankari/ Rukmini Ramani Ramaa Revati Renukaa
Ratih, Roudri Roudra priyaakaaraa Rama maataa Ratipriya/ Rohini Rajyadaa Revaa Ramaa Rajiva
lochana, Raakeshi Rupa sampanna Ratna simhaasasthitaa/ Rakta malyaambara dharaa Rakta
Gandhaanulepana, Rajahamsa samaarudhaa Ramyaa Rakta balipriya/ Ramaneeya Yugaadhaara
Raajitaakhila bhutalaa, Rurucharma paridhanaa Rathini Ratna maalikaa/ Rogeshi Rogashamani
Raavini Romaharshini, Ramachandra padaakraantaa Ravanaccheda kaarini/ Ratnavastra
paricchinna Rathasyaa Rukma Rukma bhushanaa, Lazzadhidevataa Lolaa Lalitaa Lingadharini/
Lakshmi Lolaa Luptavisha Lokini Loka vishrutaa, Lazzaa Lambodari Devi Lalanaa Lokadhaarini/
Varada Vanditaa Vidyaa Vaishnavi Vipulaakritih, Vaaraahi Virajaa Varshaa Varalakshmi Vilaasini/
Vinata Vyoma madhyasthaa Vaarijaasana samsthitaa, Vaaruni Venu sambhutaa Veetihotra Virupini/
Vayamandala madhyasthaa Vishnurupaa Vidhipriyaa, Vishnupatni Vishnumati Vishaalaakshi
Vasundharaa/ Vaamadeva priyaa Velaa Vajrini Vasudohini, Vedaakshara pareetaangi Vaajapeya
phalapradaa/ Vbasavi Vaamajanani Vaikuntha nilayaa Varaa, Vyaasapriyaaa Varmadharaa Valmiki
parisevitaa/ Shaakambhari Shivaa Shaantaa Sharadaa Sharanaagatih, Shaatodari Shubhaachaaraa
Shumbhaasura vimardini/ Shobhaavati Shivaakaaraa Shankaraartha sharirini, Shonaa Shubha ashayaa Shubhraa Shiraassandhaana kaarini/ Sharaavati Sharaanandaa Sharajjyotsnaa
Shubhaananaa, Sharabhaa Shulini Shuddaa Shabari Shuka vaahanaa/ Shrimati Shridharaanandaa
Shravanaanda daayani, Sharvaani Sharvari vandyaa Shadbhaashaa Shadritupriyaa/ Shadaadhara
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sthitaa Devi Shanmukha priya kaarini, Shadrupa Sumati Suraasura namaskritaa/ Saraswati Shada adhaaraa Sarva Mangala kaarini, Samaganapriyaa Sukshmaa Savitri Saama sambhavaa/ Sarva
vaasaa Sadaanandaa Sustani Saagaraambara, Sarvaishvarya Priyaa Siddhih Saadhu bandhu
paraakramaa/ Saptarshi mandalagataa Somamandala vaasini,Sarvagjna Saandrakaruna
Samaanaadhika varjitaa/ Sarvottungaa Sanga heenaa Sadgunaa Sakaleshtadaa, Saraghaa Surya
tanaya Sukeshi Somasamhatih/ Hiranya varnaa Harini Hreemkari Hamsa vaahini, Kshoumavastra
pareetangi Kheerabdhi tanayaa Kshamaa/ Gayatrichaiva Saavitri Parvati cha Saraswati,
Vedagarbhaa Varaarohaa Shri Gayatri Paraambikaa/ ( 121-155)
Bhagatmika or Gayatri is the Soul of splendour; Bhimavati or She is fuming and incensed on battle
fronts ready to charge and destroy evil energies however extraordinary they might be; Bhavabandha
vimochani or She is unique in smashing the tough and harsh bonds of Samsara; Bhajaniya or She is
always worthy of litanies and supplications; Bhutadhaatri ranjita or She is the prime reason of
existence and upkeep of all the Beings in Creation; Bhuvaneshwari or the Shakti due to whom the
Universal evolution is made possible and the various Beings are sustained without hassles;
Bhujangavalaya or Gayatri like a mighty coiled serpent encircles and controls the worlds in her hands;
Bhima or the ferocious against the demons;
*Bherunda or Lalitha Devis fifteen Nitya Swarupas being the Limbs or Lalitha who is basically the
Form of Pure Consciousness-[ The Nitya Swarupas are: Kameswari obsessed with desire with Five
Forms of Kamadeva viz. Kamaraja, Manmatha, Kandarpa, Makara and Manobhava-Bhagamalini of
flowering yoni in the phase of Bright Moon as a wet, restless and passionate- Nityaklinna surrounded
by Fourteen Shaktis viz. Kshobini, Mohini, Leela, Nitya, Niranjana, Klinna, Khedini, Madanaatura,
Mahadrava, Dravini, Vidhana, Madavila, Mangala, Manmathaartha, Manashwini, Moha, Amoda,
Manonmayi, Maya, Manda and Manovati- Bherunda surrounded by Shikhini, Nilakanthi and Roudri
Shaktis being the Chief Administrator of Betalas with three eyes, eight arms with body of molten
gold-Vahnivasini or the Resider in Agni surrounded by Jwalini, Vishphulingini, Mangala,
Samanohara, Kanaka, Ankita, Vishwa and Vividha-Maha Vajreshwari who is gold throned,
ornamented with red rubies and adorned by red flowers, floating in the ocean of blood and drunk with
red wine- Duti or Shiva Duti surrounded by Rishis; Twarita or Totaala Devi representing swiftness
and speed being a Sadhaka Devi or the Provider Shakti of auspiciousness and Benevolence ,
accompaneid by Jaya and Vijaya Maha Shaktis , surrounded by Eight Types of Maha Sarpas viz.
Ananta, Kulika, Vaasuki, Shankhapaala, Takshaka, Maha Padma, Padma and Karkotaka, as also
surrounded by Shaktis viz. Humkari, Khechari, Chandi, Chedini, Kahepani, Strikari, Dumkari,
Kahemakari all of whom are like Ashta Loka palikas; Kalaa Sundari with Six faces and twelve arms
surrounded by Kinnaras, Yakshas and Gandharvas being the Source of Jnana, Kala, Vaata Kapha
Sleshmas etc, besides being accompanied by Agni-Surya-Chandras ; Nitya like Rising Surya
surrounded by Dakini,Shakini and Rakini like Shaktis and Deha Dhatus bestowing good health;
Nilapataaka or the Flagship of Blue Sapphire and the Ruler of Yakshinis and sixty Chetakas with
innumerable Siddhis like Khadga Siddhi or the achivement of an Invincible Sword, Anjana Siddhi or
Distant Vision, Paduka Siddhi or Instant Tavel of Distances etc; Vijaya Nitya or the dreadful wearer
of garlands of human skulls; Sarva Mangala Nitya the Ruler of Chatusshashthi Kalaas or Sixty Four
Art Forms besides thirty eight Male Shaktas and as many female Shaktis; Jwalamaalini or the Wearer
of Flame Garlands with Six Faces and Twelve Arms being the Reliever of Fears and finally Chitra
Nitya the provider of boons;- Another explanation of Ghanda Bherunda was the double faced
mythological bird referred to in Puranas which was a manifestation of Lord Shiva as it became
impossible to restrain and tranquilize the fury of Lord Narasimaha after decimating the then biggest
menace in Trilokas viz. the Danava Hiranyakashipu];
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Bhagadheyani or Gayatri is the Provider of Excellent Prosperity; Maata or the Singular Mother of the
Universe; Maya or the Mula Prakriti Swarupa; Madhumati or the Only Source of Nectar; Madhu
Jihwa or the one with the Tongue of Nectar; Madhu Priya or the One totally delighted with the drink
of nectar ; Maha Devi or Moola Prakriti; Maha Bhagaa or the Incomparable benefactor of fortune;
Malini or Gayatri who wears different kinds of garlands ranging from flowers to jewels and even to
skulls as per the manifestations of Devis and Shaktis as required; Meenalochana or She assumes the
looks and eyes sparkling and likening to fishes in waters; Mayaateeta or far beyond the realms of
Maya or delusions; Madhumati or She is engrossed in drinking honey or sweet liquors; Madhu
maamsa rupa or She has the profile of One engaged in consuming wine and meat; Madhudrava or
She is pleased with the offerings of honey / wine; Manavi or She assumes human form; Madhu
Sambhuta or She comes to human form in the Chaitra Maasa or at the beginning of the Year formally;
Mithilaa -pura vasini or Devi Sita the spouse of the Epic Hero Shri Rama; Madhukaitabha samharti or
Maha Shakti who decimated Madhu Kaitabha Demons; Modini or She is the Emblem of Happiness;
Megha maalini or She is surrounded by clouds as though She is wearing a necklace of clouds;
*Mandodari or Devi Gayatri assumes the Form of Mandodari the soft bellied wife of Ravanasura the
Epic Villian of Ramayana and the daughter of Mayasura- [ She is reckoned as one of the Select
Pancha Kanyas or the Five illustrious maidens of the yore viz Ahalya Drupadi Kunti Taraa
Mandodari tathaa, Panchakanyaa smarennityam Maha Pataka naashanam/];
Maha Maya or the Almighty Maya or Prakriti Swarupa; Mythili or Devi Gayatri takes to the Swarupa
of Devi Sita too; Masrunapriya or She is fond of sweet and soft materials to eat; Maha Lakshmi Maha
Kaali Maha Kanya Maheswari or Devi Gayatri assumes the Premier Forms of Devis representing
Prosperity, Destruction, Virginity and Might respectively; Mahendri or of the Swarupa of Devi Shachi
the consort of Indra Deva; Merutanaya or She takes the Form of the daughter of Meru Mountain;
Mandara Kusumarchita or She is worshipped with Mandara Flowers; Manjumanjeera charana or She
is adorned with jingling ornaments of ankles; Mokshada She is the Unique Shakti who is capable of
bestowing Salvation;Manjubhashini or Devi has an outstanding soft and sonorous voice; Madhura dravini or Devi is used to drink sweet liquids or She talks in low, sweet and melting tones of voice;
*Mudra representative gestures of hand-palm fingers expressing thoughts, ideas and actions-[ like
Abhaya Mudra symbolising Protection and fearlessness, Anjali Mudra or expression of respect and
reverence, Jnaana-Chin-Yoga Mudra displaying Dhyana and Meditation etc.]; Malaya or She as
Kalyani who resides at Malayaachala ( vide the description of Siddha Peethaas in Devi Bhagavata
Purana); Malayaanvita or She possesses the fragrance of chandana or the paste of Sandalwood tree
bark ; Medha or the Essence of Buddhi or Mental capacity; Marakata Shyaama or or the complexion
of Marakata gem; Magadhi or She who is specially worshipped in Magadha desha; Menakatmaja or
Devi Parvati; Mahamaari or She is of the Swarupa of Mahamaari Shakti; Maha Veera or the One with
Supreme Valiant Form of Shakti; Mahashyaama or She is the colour of thick blue clouds ready to rain;
*Manustuta or Gayatri is prayed to by the successive lineage of all the Fourteen Manus[ viz.
Syayambhu- Swarochisha-Uttama-Tamasa- Raivata- Chakshusa-the present Vaiaswata-SavarniBhoutya-Rouchya and four more Savarnyas]; *Matrika or Gayatri is of the Ashta Matrika Swarupini
of Brahmi, Vaishnvi, Maheshwari, Aindri, Kaumari, Vaarahi, Chandika and Narasimhi;
Mihiraabhaasa or She is of the effulgence of Surya Deva; Mukunda pada vikrama or Devi Gayatri is
the follower of the footsteps of Bhagavan Vishnu;
*Muladharasthitaa or She is of the Kundali Swarupa or the Life Force as the coiled energy shining at
the Moolaadhara at the base of the spine in a human body which symbolises memory and the sense of
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[*Kundalini is the dormant cosmic energy in the form of a coiled serpent which that needs to be
aroused by Yogi techniques especially the Laya Yoga by meditation blocking senses when the
Kundalini Shakti needs to travel upwards from Moolaadhara at the base of the spine through the most
significant Nadis or Body tissues viz. Ida-Pingala-Sushumna besides of course the other relevant
nadis as the Sushumna Nadi extending from Mooladhara chakra between the anus and genital right
upto the Brahma Randhra on the top middle point of Head through the other chakras
viz.Swadhishtana below the navel symbolising Reasoning- Manipura chakra at the navel point / Solar
plexus signifying will power-Anahata Chakra near the heart standing for recognition or sense of
awareness-Vishuddhi Chakra at the neckpoint or throat signifying celestial Love above human bondsAgnya chakra between eye brows signifying celestial Vision-and finally Sahasraara Chakra or State of
Bliss or the Sukha Mandala. In other words the Cosmic Energy in the Kundalini needs to traverse in
the Yogic Path from Mooladhara through the various Nadis especially the Ida-Pingala-Sushumna
through the other Chakras of Swadhishtana-Manipura-Anahata-Vishuddha-Agjnya-Sahasraara upto
Brahma Randhra];
Manipura nivasini or Devi exists in Manipura Chakra or Sacral plexus; Mrigakshi or Devi Gayatris
eyes surpass in their sparkle far superior to those of the liquid eyes of a deer; Mahishaaroodha or Devi
like Lord Yama Dharma Raja is carried by a buffalo; Mahishasura Mardini or Devi Gayatri assumes
the Swarupa of Durga in annihilating the notorious Mahishasura; Yogaasana or Devi is comfortably
seated in Yogaasana with crossed legs and thighs there on; Yoga gamya or She aims at the
acccomplish-ment of Yoga; *Yoga or She is what Yoga is all about-[*Yoga sadhana is the Practice of
physical exercises and alignment of the body limbs and the inner consciousess deriving not only
physical fitness by way of memory power, health, longevity and various direct benefits of good sight
and hearing, good digestion, correctives of deficiencies of limbs like diabetes, blood pressure,
cholesterol, weight control, epilepsy etc, by harnessing the Karmendriyas and Jnaanindriyas but also
by pursuing the path of Realising the Supreme. The most significant Yoga is that of ASHTANGA
YOGA is not only a Physical Exercise but a Spititual Experience and Discipline comprising YamaNiyama-Asana-Prana yama-Pratyahara- Dharana-Dhyana-Samadhi: Yama comprises Ahimsa or NonViolence, Satya or Truthfulness, Asteya or non stealing, Brahmacharya or celibacy, and Aparigraha or
non- greediness; Niyama comprising Shoucha or Purity, Santosha or Contentment, Tapas or austerity,
Swadhyaya or Self Teaching or Inrtrospection and Ishwara Pranidhana or inquisitiveness of Divinity;
Yogasana or the sitting posture of a yogi which serves five purposes viz. normal activity of limbs,
exercise of limbs, mental energy, intellectual enhancement and Spiritual Awareness- there could be
many postures of Asanas while standing, forward bending, supine or prostrate, inverted, abdomnal or
lumbar, twisting, back beding, balancing and on on but the Padmasana is the most popular for
Ashtanga yoga; Pranayama or control of breathing- the methods being Sahita Kumbhaka or retention
techniques for physical and mental soundness, Surya bhedi Pranayama or inhalation (Puraka) through
right nostril and exalation (Rechaka) through the right nostril for good digestion and removing
impurities of body and mind, Ujjayi Pranayama or travel of breathing between nose and heart to
control cough and cold besides removal of impurities, Bhramari or concentrated and fixed pattern of
breathing to improve concentration and will power, Murccha Pranayama is an extreme form of breath
retention which only yogis could perform as it would be a near unconsious state and finally Kewali
Pranayama is temporary stoppage of breath; Pratyahara is extraction and suppression of senses from
karmendriyas and Jnanendriyas; Dharana or retention of that stage for long durations; Dhyana or
immersion of the Self in deep meditation and Samadhi or the climactic stage of trance];
Youvanaashraya or She is always surrounded by the youthful; Youvani or She is the essence of youth;
Yuddha madhyastha or She is right in the centre stage of battles against the forces of vice and the evil;
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Yamuna or She is of the Sacred form of River Yamuna; Yuga dharini or She sustains the cycle of
Yugas; Yakshini or She is of the Yakshini Swarupa or Devi represents the benevolent Supernatural
Powers headed by Lord Kubera who also controls the malevolent Yakshas; Yogayuktaa or She is with
and around the Yoga Practioners; Yaksharaja prasutini or She is the Mother of Kubera the King of
Yaksha-Yakshinis; Yatra or She is the traveller to all Punya Tirthas and Kshetras to which all the
devotees are lined up to and grants their wishes; Yana vidhaanagjna or She is a unique exponent and
expert of the Science of Flying and aeroplanes; Yaduvamsha samudbhava or She is of the lineage of
King Yadu and his clan to which Bhagavan Shri Krishna was born into; Yakaraadi Kshakaaraanta or
She is the Alphabets which the total Vidya or knowledge is drawn from; Yaajushi or She is the
manifestation of Yajurveda; Yagjna rupini or Devi Gayatri is the Swarupa of Yagjnas; Yamini or She is
the Profile of Nights and Darkness too besides being the Fund of Splendour and Brightness; Yoga
nirata or She is the high Practitioner of Yoga; Yatudhana bhayankari or She is the One who frightens
Rakshasas to their core; Rukmini-Ramani-Raama-Revati-Renuka-Sati or Deva Gayatri is at once of
the manifestations of Rukmini the Prime Spouse of Lord Krishna, Ramani or the provider of
happiness, Raama or the giver of bliss to yogis, Revati the wife of Bala Rama, Renuka or the Mother
of Parashurama and Rati the beloved of Manmatha; Roudri or She is the female counterpart of
Bhagavan Rudra; Roudrapriyakara or She likes to assume the Form of Rudra Deva; Ram Maata or
Devi as Koushalya; Ratipriya or She is like Rati Devi the spouse of Manmatha; Rohini or She is like
Rohini Devi the mother of Balarama known as Samkarshana as his virility was transferred from the
womb of Devaki Devi to that of Rohini; Reva or Devi is like the the Sacred River Reva; Rama or
Gayatri is of Devi Lakshmi Swarupa; Rajivalochana or She has the charming eyes of a Lotus; Rakeshi
or She retains Chandra on her forehead; Rupa sampanna or She is the embodiment of beauty and
grace; Ratna simhasana sthita or She is comfortably seated on a Golden Throne studded with precious
gems; Rakta maalyaambara dhara or She is adorned with blood red garlands and clothes; Raktagandha
-anulepana or She is attractively smeared with red paste of sandalwood all over her body; Raja hamsa
samaarudha or She is being carried nicely on a Swan King with opulent luxury; Rabha or Devi is like
Rambha the Celestial Damsel of Glory; Raktabalipriya or Devi Gayatri is thrilled with the flows of
Sacrifical blood of fallen demons on battle grounds; Ramaniya yugaadhaaa or She is the hold and
hinge of Yuga Chakras or Cycles; Ranjitaakhila bhutala or She is the grandeur and dignity of the
entire Bhu Loka; Rurucharma paridhana or She wears the skin of the Golden Deer; Rathini or the
Rider of a Magnificent of Chariot; Ratnamaalika or She wears exquisite garlands of precious gems;
Rogeshi or the Principal Deity of those who suffer from ailments so that they are instantly cured;
Roga shamani or She is the High Therapist and Physician; Raavini or Devi is like a roaring and
frightful lioness to the wicked; Romaharshini or She is such that even by her very thought her
admirers and devotees are enraptured; Ramachandra padaakranta or She merely follows the foot steps
of Shri Rama the human incarnation of Vishnu; Ravanaccheda kaarini or Devi is like Sita who indeed
was the root cause of the annihilation of Ravanasura; Ratnavastra paricchinna or She is splendidly
dressed up in the robes decorated with precious gems; Rathastha or She travels seated admirably in a
celestial chariot; Rukma bhushana or She is festooned with grand golden ornaments; Lajjadhi Devata
or She is the Goddess of Modesty and Humility; Lola or of wobbly and attraactively featured
capriciousness typical of a youthful maiden; Lalitha or Tripura Sundari the quitessence of sweetness,
softness, beauty and grace; Linga dharini or Gayatri wears the Outstanding Emblem of Bhagavan
Shiva in Linga Swarupa; Lakshmi or She is the emblem of Goddess of Maha Lakshmi in several
auspicious images of abundance of Dhana-Dhanya-Vidya-Santana- Keerti-Veera-Vijaya-GajaAishwarya- Soubhagya-Rajya-Vara Lakshmis; Luptavisha or the Great Absorber and antiseptic form
of Poisons; Lokini or the Virat Swarupini of Trilokas; Lokavishruta or of Univerasally Glorious
Goddess of Supremacy; Lajja or Devi the Symbol of Modesty; Lambodari or the One with Ginantic
Belly to cover up Tri Lokas; Lalana or the empowerment of womanhood and the Shakti Swarupa
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Maya; Lokadharini or the One who holds and sustains the Lokas; Varada or the boon bestower;
Vandita or the Saluted and worshipped; Vidya or Saraswati; Vaishnavi or the Shakti of Vishnu
Bhagavan and the Ashta Matrika Swarupini; Vimalaakriti or the Profile of Purity; Vaarahi or the
Matrika Shakti the Consort of Varaha Deva or Bhu Devata; Viraja or Devi Viraja the Homa Rupini as
also the Viraja Nadi; Varsha or Samvatsara Rupini or the Form of Showers; Varalakshmi or Devi
Lakshmi the Fulfiller of Desires; Vilasini or She who grants Mental Contentment; Vinata or Devi of
the Form Vinata the Mother of Garuda the carrier of Vishnu and Aruna the charioteer of Surya
besides the entire population of the aviation species ; Vyoma madhyastha or Devi Gayatri is situated
in the center of Akasha or the Sky; Varijasana samsthita or Devi is seated on the High Seat of Lotus;
Vaaruni or Devi Gayatri is of the Vaaruni Shakti the Goddess of Rains; Venu sambhuta or She is
displayed from Venu or Flute the musical favourite of Lord Krishna; Veetihotra or Gayatri is a
significant expression of Homa Karyas; Virupini or She is a distinct form of Appearance; Vayu
mandala madhyasthaa or She is situated in the mid region of the Zone of Air; Vishnu Rupa or She is
of the profile of Vishnu; Vidhi Priya or the beloved of Brahma the Creator and Destiny Maker of all
the Beings; Vishnu Patni or the alternate Swarupa of Lakshmi Devi; Vishalaakshi or the Broad
Visioned Devi Parvatil; Vasundhara or Bhu Devi;
*Vamadeva Priya or the beloved of Vama Deva viz. Devi Parvati-[As Mahadideva split into Parama
Shiva and Para Shakti, Parama Shiva assumed Pancha Mukhas or Five Faces viz. Sadyojata the
West Faced propagating Parama Shiva Shakti associated with Brahma signifying Earth; Vamadeva
the north facing sustaining the aspect of Parama Shiva associated with Vishnu signifying Water;
Aghora the South faced assumed the destructive aspect of Parama Shiva associated with Rudra
signifying Agni or Fire; Tatpurusha facing East representing Rishis and Yogis signifying Vayu or
Air; Ishana facing Ishanya or North East sustaining the aspect Parama Shiva sustaining his form of
Universal Existence representing Ether and signifying the Concealed Meaning of Parama Shiva; Vama
Deva Swarupas Ekadasha Rudras are Ajayapada, Ahirbudhnya, Virupaksha, Raivata, Hara,
Bahurupa, Trayambika, Savita, Pinaki and Aparajita];
Vela or Devi Gayatri is the Administrator of Kala Maana or the Cycle of Time; Vajrini or Gayatri in
the form of a Vajraayudha the destructive weapon first ulilised by Indra to destroy Vritraasura
materialised by the back bone of Maharshi Dadhichi; Vasudohini or Gayatri as Vasudevi / Bhudevi
bestows considerable wealth by way of Food Grains and other material; Vedakshara paritangi or each
and every body part of Gayatri is consummate with Vedaaksharas or innumerable Letters of Vedas;
Vajapeya phalaprada or worship to Gayatri excels the returns of executing Vajapeya Yagjna; Vasavi or
Indrani; Vamajanani or the Mother of Vama Maharshi; Vaikuntha nilaya or Gayatri as of Lakshmi
resides in Vaikuntha; Vara or One glorious Forn of Ashta Lakshmis as Vara Lakshmi; Vyasa Priya or
Devi Gayatri is companion of Veda Vyasa; Var ma dhara or She wears a body shield and armoury as
She appears in battle fields; Valmiki parisevita or She was worshipped by Valmiki Rishi the Illustrious
Scripter of the ever reputed epic of Ramayana; Shakambhari or Shakti Swarupini the benefactor of
agriculturl produce of foodgrains, fruits, Vegetables, and flowers; Shiva or the Supreme manifestation
of auspiciousness and contentment; Shanta or the Flagship of Tranquility; Sharada or the Vidya-Jnana
swarupini Saraswati; Sharanaagati or the Last Refuge of Security and Assurance; Shatodari or the
effulgent bellied; Shubhaacharya the One with high descipined form of propiciosness; Shumbhasura
Mardini or the annihilator of Shumbha and Nishumbha brothers; Shobhavati or Devi Gayatri is the
personification of Magnificence and Splendour; Shivakara or the everlasting bestower of auspicouusness; Shankaraartha Swaripini or Arthanaarishwari Devi; Shona or the One with the features of blood
red profile; Shubhaashaya or the Unique Deposit of Propitiousness; Shubhra or the Emblem of
Cleanliness; Shira sandhanakarini or She aims right at the heads of the Danavas and other Evil
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Forces; Sharavati or the celebrated Saviour with the flows of speedy arrows; Sharananda or She
secures immense pleasure in releasing arrows and smashing enemies; *Sharadjjyotsnaa or Devi
Gayatri is lustrous like the Full Moon of Sharad / Autumn Season commencing from Aswiyuja to
Kartika Months; Shubha -anana or Gayatri possesses the face and looks surfiet with auspiciouness;
Sharabha or She is like a Deer strolling around freely; Shuddha or the Full Profile of Purity; Shulini or
Shakti with a deadly spear ready to bounce the Evil;
*Shabari- the Parama Bhakta of Lord Shri Rama-[ * Shabari was the daughter of a hunter who
developed aversion of killing hunted animals in forests for food and left her home in search of peace
till he reached Matanga Rishi whom she considered as her Spiritual Guru and continued to stay in his
Ashram; as the Rishi died eventually She was asked by the Rishi to patiently waited with unwavering
devotion for the arrival of Rama whom she met finally and worshipped him in person by offering him
fresh fruits but only ensuring that they were sweet enough only after tasting them; Rama was too
happy to enjoy the pre-tasted fruits and blessed her to attain Salvation];
Shuka vahana or She moves about with a bright and colourful parrot as her carrier to places; Shrimati
or Devi Gayatri the Signage of womanhood with brightness and happiness; Shridharaananda or She is
the provider of joy to Bhagavan Vishnu; Shravanaanada daayani or She confers extreme pleasure of
hearing about her grandeur and sublimity as also her Sacred deeds; Sharvani or Bhaganan Shivas
Prakriti Shakti ie. Devi Parvati; Sharvari Vandya or She is venerated at the Pradosha Kaala of the
evenings or thereafter;
*Shadbhaasha or Gayatri is acclaimed as Shad Bhasha Swarupini- or Six Vedangas viz. Siksha and
Sangeeta, Kalpa Grandha, Vyakarana, Nirukta Varnana, Chhandas Shastra, and Jyotisha- another
explanation is that She is an expert of Sanskrit, Praakriti, Magadhi, Paishachi, Souraseni and
Apabhramsha;
*Shad Ritupriya or She is fond of and active during all the Six Seasons-[The Rithus are Vasanta or
Spring Season viz. Chaitra and Vaishakha or mid February to mid April; Greeshma or Summer or
Jyeshtha-Ashadha ie.last April to last June; Varsha or Monsoon during Shravana and Bhadrapada
approx end July-end August; Sharad or Autumn viz. Ashwiyuja and Kartika ie end August to end
October approx.; Hemanta or Pre Winter during Margaseersha to Pushya approximating last week
October to last week of December; and Sishira or Winter viz. Magha and Phalguna ie last week of
Dec to mid February approx.]
*Shadaadhaara Sthita Devi or based on Moolaadhara, Gayatri is hinged on Shat chakraas or Six
Wheels viz. Swadhshtana-Manipura-Anahata-Vishuddha-Aagjna-Sahasrara Chakras; *Shanmukha
Priya karini or Devi Gayatri has immense liking for Lord Subrahmanya the Six Headed destroyer of
Tarakasura-[* His six heads and faces are stated to reprsent Six Chakras mentioned above- The Six
Countenances also represent Six Attributes of Maha Deva viz. Jnaana or Knowledge, Vairagya or
detachment, Bala / Might, Kirti or highly esteemed Fame and Glory, Sree or wealth and Aishwarya or
Magnificence-the Six faces also represent Pancha Karmendriya and Jnanendriys plus Buddhi.
Incidentally, the names of His consorts are Valli and Daivayani; He married Valli the Gandharva way without the consent on both sides that is Shiva- Parvati and her foster daughter of a Hunter Kingsince he desired her but having tested with her qualities again and again. Daivayani is the daughter of
Indra as the latter gifted her in gratitude since Shanmukha destroyed Tarakasura];
Shadangarupa sumati or the Six Countenanced and Nobility incarnate Kumara worships Devi Gayatri;
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another Rupa of Vagdevi; Sadaadhara or She is the fulcrum point of all Beings always; Sarva
Mangala karini or She is the benefactor to one and all; Samagana Priya or She is particularly pleased
with the rendering of Sama Veda; Sukshma or Devi is so minute in her appearance that ones sensory
organs fail to realise her; Savitri or Gayatri is renowned as Bhagavati Savitri too; Saama sambhava or
Gayatri is stated to emerge from Sama Veda; Sarvaavasa or She exists in all Beings in Srishti;
Sarvaananda or Devi is so splendid that She is placid and warm to everybody; Sustani or Her figure is
well curved and excellently shaped; Sagarambara or She has the appearance of Oceans but supports
the Sky as well; Sarvaishwarya priya or She loves being the deposits of all kinds of fortunes and
abundances; Siddhih or She is the manifestation of all Siddhis or Accoplishments like for instance the
Ashta Siddhis like Anima-Garima-Laghima-Prapti-Prakamya-Mahima-Ishitwa-Vashitwa, explained
above; Sadhu bandhu parakrama or She displays her heriosm for the sake of the Virtuous and Noble;
*Saptarshi Mandalagataa or Devi Gayatri some times soujorns in the Sapta Rishi Mandala which is
above Bhur-Bhuvar-Swar Lokas-Antariksha-Surya Mandala-Chandra Mandala-Shukra-BudhaMangala-Guru-Shani Mandala where the well wishers of the Lokas beneath reside as the Sapta Rishis
viz. Marichi, Angirasa, Atri, Pulasthya, Pulaha, Kratu and Vashishtha; [ The Saptas Rishis are subject
to revision by Yugas];
Soma Mandala Vaasini or some time Devi resides in Soma Mandala as per her choice and
convenience too; Sarvagjna or She is Omni-Scient; Sandra Kuruna or Gayatri is replete with
Unreserved Compassion; Samanaadhika varjita or She is fully non-discriminatory; Sarvottunga or She
is the common occupant of all the species; Sanagaheena or She has no special interest in any except
among her keen followers; Sadguna or She is the Signage of all Noble features and qualities ;
Sakaleshtada or She is ready to fulfill all the desires of anybody; Saradha or she is ommipresent
including honey bees and flies; Sutya tanaya or She is of the Swaupa of Yamuna Devi the daughter of
Surya Deva; Sukeshi or She is possessive of gorgeous hair style; Soma samhati or She has of the
unique brigthness of several Moons; Hiranya varna or Devis physical complexion is golden; Harini
or is distinct with the yellowish colour of a golden deer; Hreemkari or Gayatri is of the Beeja Swarupa
called Hreem-H stated to represent Maha Deva and R for Para Shakti ; Hamsa Vahini or aa
illustrious Swan is Devis Carrier; Kshouma Vastra Pareetaagi or Devi Gayatri is magnficent in the
apparel of bright silks; Ksheerabdhi Tanaya or Devi Gayatri like Shri Lakshmi is famed as the
daughter of considerable eminence; Kshama or Devi Gayatri is the embodiment of Forgiveness and
Tolerance; Shri Gayatri chaiva Savitri Parvaticha Saraswati, Veda Garbha Varaaroha Shri Gayatri
Parambika: Devi Gayatri is celebrated all over the Universe as Gayatri-Savitri-Parvati-Sarasvati; Veda
Garbha or She is indeed the Prime Originator of Vedas; Vararoha or the Outstanding Bestower of
Boons; Shri Gayatri or Maha Devi Gayatri; Paraambika or the Supreme Maha Shakti Mother!)
Phala shruti
Iti Saahasrakam naamnaam Gayatryaschaiva Narada, Punyadam Sarva Paapaghnam Maha
Sammpatti daayayakam/ Evam naamnaani Gayatryaa sthotoshotpatti kaarinih, Ashtamyaamcha
Visheshena Pattitavyam Dwijjai saha/ Japam krutwaa Homa Pujaa Dhyanam kritwaa visheshtah,
Yasmai kasmai na daatavyam Gayatraastu visheshitah/ Subhaktaaya Susishyaaya Vaktavyam
Bhusuraaya vai,Bhrashtebhyah Saadhakebhyascha Bandvebhyo na darshayet/ Yadgruhai likhitam
Shastram Bhayam tasya na kasyachit, Chanchalaapi Sthira bhutwaa Kamalaa tatra tishthati/ Idam
rahasyam paramam Guhyaad Guhyaataram Mahat,Punyapradam Manushanaam Daridranaam Nidhi
pradam/ Mokshapradam Mumukshaanaam Kaaminaam Sarva Kaamadam, Rogaadvyai muchyatey
Rogi Baddhow muchyet bandhanaat/ Brahma hatyaa suraapana suvarnasteyino Naraa, Gurutalpa
gato vaapi vaapi Paatakaan muchyatey sakrit/ Asatpreetagrahaaschaivaabhakshaad viseshitah,
Paakhandaanruta Mukhyebhyah pathanaadeva muchyatey/ Idam rahasyamamalam mayoktam
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Padmajodbhava,Brahma Saayujjyadam Nrinaam Satyam na Samshyah/

( Narada! This Sahasra naama of Bhagavati Gayatri is very significant, provider of Maha Punya,
reliever of all the sins committed and abundant prosperity. This is the best way of making Gayatri
happy especially if it is sincerely read and heard in the company of Brahmanas on Ashtami Tithis. If
this deed is accompanied by Japa- Homa-Puja-and Dhyana the effort secures manifold benefits.
However there should be a word of precaution that Gayatri Sahasra Naama should not be instructed in
a formal manner to a non deserving person but required to be taught to ideal devotees and sincere
Brahmanaas, let alone even close relatives who are not committed. Indeed there needs to be no
publicity about it as it might be counter productive. Those who practise the rendition and
interpretation of the Sahasra Naama suffer no fear and apprehension; a wavering Lakshmi would
settle down in their homes for good; human beings would turn out to be highly virtuous and those
from abject poverty would gradually become prosperous; Yogis and Seekers would traverse on the
Path of Salvation with firm foot steps; persons steeped in illnesses would recover rapidly and those in
imprisonment would insantly released. Even thos who might have committed the proverbial Pancha
Maha Patakas or Five inexcusable sins [viz. Brahma Hatya, Sura Paana or Intoxication, Suvarna
Chourya or thieving especially of gold, Guru Patni Gamana or adultery especially with the wife of
Guru and keeping company or abetting of any of these vices] could be rescinded by the reading,
hearing and absorbing the meaning of Gayatri Sahasra Naama. Acceptance of disqualified offerings as
renumerations, consumption of forbidden eats and drinks, indulgence in untruth and ingratitude,
waywardly and errant behavior verging on impropriety and anti-socialism could be quashed too by the
recourse of Devi Gayatri Sahasra Naama!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Muktaavidruma Hema Nila Dhavalacchaayairmukhairtryakshanaih, Yuktaamindu nibaddha Ratna
Makutaam Tatwaartha Varnatmikaam/ Gayatrim Varadaamayaankushankushaah Shubhram
Kapaalam Gunam, Shankham Chakramathaaravindu yugalam hastairvahahanteem bhajey!
(May we sincerely meditate and worship Devi Gayatri with Five Faces of the complexions of
Pearls,Corals, Golden Yellow, Blue Nila and Milky White; She is Three Eyed representing Tri LokasTrigunas and Three Actions of Srishti-Sthithi-Samhara; She is ornamented with a gem-studded
headgear with a Symbol of Half Moon; She is possessive of Eight Arms adorned with Varadaabhaya
Mudra or a Protective Hand Sign, Ankusha or Goad; Gada or Mace, Shankha or Conch Shell, Chakra
or the Mighty Disc, Kapaala Gunam or a Skull and two Lotus Flowers each signifyinng Suhbhrata or
Purity and Vidya or Knowledge and Wisdom).

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