Mahakaal ki Kali
‘Kali’ means time and period. Time, which swallows everyone into itself. Goddess of terrible darkness and cremation grounds. According to Vedas, ‘Time is soul, soul is time’. Maa Kalika was born to protect religion and destroy sinners and demons.
Kali has been called Mahamaya of Maa Jagadamba. Maa was born as Sati and Parvati. In the form of Sati, she had given a glimpse of her 10 births to Shiva through 10 Mahavidyas.
Name: Mata Kalika
Weapon: Trident and sword
Attack: Saturday
Day: Amavasya
Text: Kalika Purana
Mantra: Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Parameshwari Kalike Swaha
A form of Durga: Mata Kalika, one of the 10 Mahavidyas
Maa Kali has 4 forms – Dakshina Kali, Shamshan Kali, Matra Kali and Mahakali.
Demon Killing: Mother had killed demons like Mahishasura, Chand, Mund, Dhumraksh, Raktabeej, Shumbh, Nishumbh etc.
Famous three temples of Mata Kalika
Three gods are said to be jagrat / awakend in Kaliyuga – Hanuman, Kalika and Bhairav. Worship of Kalika is said to give happiness, peace, strength and knowledge in life. The effect of devotion to Maa Kalika is visible in practical life in the form of end of mental, physical and worldly evils which destroys the stress, fear and discord of any human being.
Mother Kalika is the most awakened goddess in Hindu religion. Mother Kalika is especially worshiped in Bengal and Assam. The word ‘Kali’ refers time and black color. ‘Kaal’ means time. Mother Kali is considered one of the 10 Mahavidyas of Goddess Durga.
Special: Once someone goes to Kalika’s court, his name and address are recorded. Here if donation is received then punishment is also given. If you get blessings, you also get curses. If you come to Kalika’s court or darbar to make any promise, definitely fulfill it. Whoever promises to fulfill the vow, must fulfill it otherwise Kalika Mata may get angry. One who is dedicated, truthful and true to his word, understand that his work will also be done immediately.
Mother Durga had taken many births. Among them, the stories of two births are more famous. Firstly, when she was born as Sati to King Daksh and then she was burnt to ashes by jumping into the fire of Yagya. Secondly, when she was born as the daughter of mountain king Himalaya, she was called Parvati.
Daksh was the son of Prajapati Brahma. His adopted daughter was Sati, who did tapasya and made Shiva her husband, but Daksha disliked Shiva’s lifestyle. Shiva and Sati had a very happy married life, but the thought of insulting Shiva did not go away from Daksh’s mind. With this intention, he organized a yagya in which all the gods and goddesses were invited except Shiva and Sati.
When Sati got information about this, she decided to go to that yagya. When Shiva was asked for permission, he flatly refused. He said that when we have not been invited, why should we go? Sati said that since he is my father, I can go even without being invited. But when Shiva forbade her from going there, Mother Sati got angry and said – ‘I will go to Daksh Yagya and take my part in it, otherwise I will destroy it.’
She was so hurt by this behavior of her father and husband that her eyes turned red with anger. She started looking at Shiva with fierce eyes. His lips started fluttering. Then he laughed horrifyingly. Shiva became frightened. They started running here and there. On the other hand, Sati’s body got burnt and turned black due to anger.
Seeing his monstrous form, Shiva ran away, but whichever direction he went, some terrible goddess would block his path. They ran in ten directions and 10 goddesses blocked their path and ultimately all merged into Kali. Defeated, Shiva stood in front of Sati. He asked Sati- ‘Who is this?’
Sati said- ‘These are my 10 forms. Standing in front of you is kali who is black in color like Krishna, above you is blue Tara, in the west is Chhinnamasta, in the left is Bhuvaneshwari, behind your back is Baglamukhi, in the east-south is Dhumavati, in the south-west is Tripura Sundari, in the west-north is Matangi and in the north-east there are Shodashi and I myself am standing in front of you in the form of Bhairavi to give protection.’ Seeing this vikral roop of Mother, Shiva could not say anything and she went to Daksh Yagya.
Kali removes the sorrows instantly: Among the 10 Mahavidyas, the devotees consider the Sadhana of Mahakali as the most powerful and effective, which gives immediate results of any work. By doing Sadhana in the right way, the devotees attain Ashta Siddhi. For the worship or sadhana of Kali, it is necessary to take the help of a Guru or a knowledgeable person.
To please Mahakali, mantras of Mahakali are also chanted along with her photo or Murty / satue. Mahakali Yantra is also used in this puja. Along with this, efforts are also made to please the mother with the help of offerings etc. If mother is worshiped with full devotion then all your wishes can be fulfilled. If mother becomes happy then your life becomes very pleasant with the blessings of mother.
Kalratri and Kali: Goddess Kalratri is the 7th form among the 9 forms of Durga, hence Maa Kalratri is worshiped on the 7th day of Navratri. Kalaratri Mata wears a vidyutmala around her neck. Her hair is open and she rides Gardabha, while Kali wears a garland of Narmund and walks with a sword and a sword in her hand.
Kali Mata has a severed head in her hand from which blood keeps dripping. Despite having a terrible appearance, Mata is beneficial to the devotees. Kalratri Mata is also called Kali and Shubhankari.
It is said about Mother Kaalratri that she catches the hair of the wicked / dusht and cuts off his head with a sword. While fighting with Raktabeej, Mother Kali had also killed Raktabeej in a similar manner.
Life-saver Maa Kali: Mother Kali makes those who worship or worship Maa Kali fearless and happy in every way. She protects her devotees from all kinds of troubles.
* Long standing diseases go away.
* Diseases which cannot be cured also get cured by worshiping Kali.
* The worshiper of Kali is not affected by black magic or sorcery.
* Mother Kali protects from all kinds of evil spirits.
* Gets rid of debt.
* Removes problems in business etc.
* Removes tension in relationships with spouse or a special friend.
* Removes unemployment, failure in career or education.
* Brings profit in business and promotion in job.
* If some new problem arises every day, Kali also stops such incidents.
* Mahadasha or Antardasha of Saturn-Rahu, Sade Sati of Saturn, Dhaiya of Saturn etc. protect Kali from all.
*Removes defects like Pitrudosh and Kaalsarp Dosh.
This is the infallible mantra of Kalika. With this, the mother hears quickly, but you need to be careful about this. Do not use mantra to try. Do this only if you are a devotee of Kali.
Mantra:
Om Namo Kali Kankali Mahakali mukh sundar jiva vali,
Chaar veer bhairav chorasi, chaar batti pujun paan e mithai,
Aab bolo kali ki duhai.
Chanting this mantra 108 times daily gives financial benefits. This removes money related problems. All work becomes possible with the grace of Mother Kali. Keep offering sweet paan and sweets to Kali Mata once in 15 days on any Tuesday or Friday.
Killing of Raktabeej: Brahmi appeared from Brahmaji’s body, Vaishnavi from Vishnu, Maheshwari from Mahesh and Chandika appeared from Ambika. In a moment the entire sky was covered with innumerable goddesses. Brahmani sprinkled water from her Kamandal due to which the demons started losing their power, Vaishnavi attacked with her Chakra, Maheshwari with her Trishul, Indrani with Vajra and all the goddesses attacked with their respective weapons. The demon army started running away.
Then Raktabeej scolded the demons that they were running away in fear of women. When Raktabeej came to attack, Indrani used Shakti on him due to which his head was cut and blood fell on the ground. But due to the effect of the previous boon, a Raktabeej again arose from that blood and started laughing. As soon as the Shaktis killed him, more demons would arise from his blood. Soon innumerable Raktabeejs became visible.
Mother Chandika told Shrikali that his blood would have to be stopped from falling on the ground so that no more Raktabeej would be born. Goddess Kali said that you all kill them, I will not let even a single drop of blood fall on the ground. And so it happened, soon all the new Raktabeej were killed in the war. Then Raktabeej understood that Kali was not allowing him to be revived, so he ran to kill Chandika. Then Chandika killed him and Kali did not let the blood fall on the ground. The gods started praising Chandika.
Origin story of Mahakali: According to Shri Markandeya Purana and Shri Durga Saptashati, Kali Maa was born from the forehead of Mother Amba, the mother of the world.
According to the story, the terror of demons Shumbh-Nishumbh had increased to such an extent that with their force, deceit and powerful demons, they expelled all the gods including Devraj Indra and came to their place and left them to wander for their lives. When the gods, terrorized by the demons, realized that Mahishasura had taken over Indrapuri, it was Durga who helped them. Then they all started invoking Durga.
Due to his appeal, the Goddess appeared and destroyed both the powerful demons Chand and Mund of Shumbha-Nishumbh in a fierce battle. After Chand-Munda was killed in this way and most of his army was destroyed, the demon king Shumbh became very angry and ordered his entire army to go to war and said that today eighty-six demon commanders named Udayudha and eighty-four commanders of the demon Kambu will join their forces. Set out for battle surrounded by corps.
On my orders, fifty Asura commanders of the Kotivirya kula and a hundred Asuras of the Dhaumra clan should march for war along with the army and the demons Kalak, Daurahrid, Maurya and Kalakeya. The extremely cruel and evil demon king Shumbha set out with a great army of thousands of demons.
Seeing his terrible demon army coming to the battlefield, the goddess made such a sound with her bow that the sky and the entire earth echoed with its sound. Cracks appeared in the mountains. Goddess’s lion also started roaring, then Jagdambika doubled the sound with the sound of the bell.
All directions echoed with the sound of the bow, lion and bell. Hearing the terrible sound, the demon army surrounded the lion of the goddess and mother Kali from all sides. Thereafter, to destroy the demons and relieve the sufferings of the gods, the powers of Gods like Supreme Father Brahmaji, Vishnu, Mahesh, Kartikeya, Indra etc. took form and infinite powers came out from the bodies of all the gods and reached Mother Durga with their might and strength.
Thereafter, Lord Shiva, surrounded by all the powers, said to Goddess Jagadamba – ‘For my happiness, you destroy all these demon groups.’ Then Chandika Devi appeared in the form of Shakti in a fierce fierce form from the body of Goddess Jagadamba. His voice sounded like hundreds of jackals.
Asurraj Shumbh-Nishumbh became filled with anger. He proceeded towards Goddess Katyayani for war. Enraged, he started attacking the goddess with weapons like arrows, Shakti, prongs, axe, sage etc. The goddess struck with her bow and with her arrows cut off all the weapons of those who were moving towards her.
Mother Kali then started roaming in the entire battlefield in front of them, piercing the enemies with the blows of her Shuladi and crushing them with the Khatwang. After killing all the demons Chand Mundadi he also killed Raktabeej.
This incarnation of Shakti happened to kill a demon named Raktabeej. Then, even after killing Shumbh-Nishumbh, when Kali Maa’s anger did not subside, then to calm her anger, Lord Shiva lay down on her path and Kali Maa’s foot fell on his chest. Mother’s anger subsided as soon as she stepped on Shiva.
