RE: Ugratara

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Aum Namah Shivaya

 

 

Namaste,

 

Both of you have made my day by the mention of Ugra tara. Sometimes

even mentioning any of the names of the Dasa Mahavidyas and their

other forms sends me into ecstasy, giving me great joy that cannot be

put in words. Some use the Dasa Mahavidyas instead of the Dasa

avatara for remedial measures, for the nine grahas. As Sri Sanjay ji

wrote, 'Kali Krishna swaroopa, Tara Rama swaroopa'. Sri Rama nama is

said to be the `TARA'KA mantra.! The Brihad Nila Tantra gives the

various forms of Sri Tara Devi - Nilasarasvati, Aniruddha Sarasvati,

Ugra Tara, Tarini. Apart from the Hindu versions of Tara, mention

should be made of Tibetan Tara too. At one time I had stayed in a

Tibetan monastery studying Tibetan Tantra especially the Mandalas,

while I was doing my own sadhana. Interestingly the Tibetans use the

very same mantra "Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha", just as the Hindu

tantric text Tantrarajatantra gives. This single fact convinced me

more than anything else, that both Tibetan and Hindu Taras are

identical and cannot be much different at least in their origin.

Mention of Sri Tara devi in an astrological forum reminds me of a

point explicitly stated in the Brihad Nila Tantra, probably in the

sixth chapter (?)- A DAY IS THE SAME AS A YEAR. This tantric concept

is at the root of a very well known astrological technique used

popularly in western astrology- the SECONDARY PROGRESSION. For every

technique used in Western, Arabic or Greek astrology, there is an

equivalent in Hindu astrology, and even more. But the occult laws and

spiritual foundations of the entire astrological paradigm, as well as

its various techniques (eastern or western), can be found FULLY only

in the Hindu texts, especially Tantric, more than anywhere else. That

is why I often feel that our appreciation of Jyotish or even

astrology in general, is enhanced tremendously by a study of the

Tantras. The Vedas, Agamas, Puranas, Samhitas, Itihasas, and Jyotish

complement each other and are often intricately connected. I thought

that I would stay away from general astrological discussions during

these Navaratri days, a time when most aspirants would spend more

time with the Chandi Path, than anything else. Your discussion on

Ugra Tara, tempted me to write this. I sincerely pray to Her that you

may both (the other Sanjay too who attempted to write on Ugra tara)

be successful in your efforts. Sri Sanjay ji has quoted some verses

from the Devi Mahatmyam, in a post to Carol, today on the Gjlist. It

makes me happy to read these verses. I wish there is more of the Devi

Mahatmyam, or any other verses relating to her, at least these nine

days on the list, as every verse has the power to drive away all

negative forces and bring in Auspiciousness. May the Goddess grant

strength, happiness and peace to all.

 

 

Sarva Mangalam.

 

Regards,

Satya

 

 

 

, "Sanjay Rath" <srath@s...> wrote:

> Sri Ganeshaya Namah

> Dear Sanjay,

> Brilliant attempt. Let me add a few words to make the mening more

clear.

> OM: This is called the "Taara Beeja" in mantra shastra and is the

naisargika taaraka mantra. By simply reciting this simgle

monosyllable OM, we are able to transgress the entire Universe

created by Brahma and attain Moksha. This is fully explained in the

prayer:

> Om namo devadevesham paraatpara jagat-gurum

> sadashivam mahadevam guru-diksha pradehi me [here the prayer for

guru-diksha to Shiva results in the mantra OM coming out of our

mouths due to our breathing mantra 'So'ham'.]

> kashiksetra tannivaaso jahnavi charanodakkam

> gururvishveswara sakshat taarakam brahma nischitam [With the

blessings of Guru Vishwanath of Kashi, whose feet are washed by

Ganges, we shall surely cross (taarakam) the Universe of Brahma].

>

> Further, bear in mind the teaching 'Kali Krishna swaroopa, Tara

Rama swaroopa' - The left and right foot concepts are very crucial

out here. The foot that bears the load when doing the mantra is very

important. In Tara sadhana, it is the left foot which is forward or

directing like 'KODANDA RAAMA' where the great warrior Rama has His

left foot forward and His arrow (RAM BAAN) fitted to the Bow awaits

calmly for the perfect moment to grant moksha. The concept of the

right & left foot and opposite hands i.e. Right hand with left foot

and left hand with right foot including the two paksha - sukla paksha

with right hand and krishna paksha with left hand are the key to

understanding the secrets of Jyotish and tantra of Jagannath.

>

> Some more points:

> 1. Shava is a dead body. write this in devanagari as 'Sha' & 'Va'.

Now place the shakti of tara with the left foot ('I' or 'ee') i the

heart lotus (hridaya padma) i.e. in between the two phonemes 'Sha'

& 'Va'. What do you get? You get 'Shiva" or perfect knowledge.

> 2. It is not Khad (i.e. not d, instead dda). Khaddga is a weapon

like a sword - Khddgi, khaddga It is the short sword kind of weapon

in her hand for cutting the heads of fools (jadyam).

> 3. Jata refers to the way She ties her hair in the form of a snake

intertwined and a ponytail. This ponytail is the strength of the

pandita and that is why the panditas are not allwed to cut the

ponytail. Even the completely bald vaishnava have to keep a ponytail

else they will lose all their Dhi shakti. It is for this reason Her

name is Ekajata.

> 4. Rest is fairly OK..keep going. Do make another attempt with the

corrections bringing out the real/esoteric and other meanings of the

prayer. Try to understand the strength & nature of the Sukla Paksha

by understanding Her.

>

> Best regards & greetings,

> Om Tat Sat

> Sanjay Rath

> web: http://srath.com & http://.org