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Shakti: Realm of the Divine Mother | 
 enlarge | Author: Vanamali
Publisher: Inner Traditions
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 809859
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 1594771995
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.52114
EAN: 9781594771996
ASIN: 1594771995
Publication Date: July 21, 2008
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Product Description
Presents the mystery of the Divine Mother in all her manifold aspects
• Explores more than 30 different goddess aspects of the Shakti force, both beneficial and malefic
• Includes Sanskrit hymns and classic verses by Sri Auribindo for each of the goddesses
Shakti is synonymous with the Devi, the Divine Mother or divine power that manifests, sustains, and transforms the universe. She is the womb of all creatures, and it is through her that the One becomes the many. Our first and primary relationship to the world is through the mother, the source of love, security, and nourishment. Extending this relationship to worship of a cosmic being as mother was a natural step found not only in the Shakti cult of Hinduism but also in ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian cultures.
Shakti presents more than 30 goddess incarnations of the Divine Mother that represent both the beneficial and malefic aspects of the Shakti force. From Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati to Durga, Chandika, and Kali--each of the different functions of the female goddesses in the Hindu pantheon is revealed, accompanied by traditional Sanskrit hymns, classic verses by Sri Auribindo, and discussions of tantric philosophy. The author draws from the Devi Bhagavatham, which describes all the stories of Shakti, and the Devi Mahatmyam, the most powerful scriptural text that glorifies Shakti in her form as Durga. Using these texts she shows that through the power and grace of the Divine Mother we may be released from the darkness of ignorance and taken to the abode of knowledge, immortality, and bliss--the source from which we have come.
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A Uniquely Enlightened Telling of the Legends of Bharat Mata November 23, 2008
Dearest Mother Vanamali: I can't tell you how much I have been enjoying reading Shakti. Your telling of the legends of Bharat Mata (Mother India) is unique, in that you constantly emphasize, that the demons symbolize the negative aspects of mind, that everyone deals with. This takes the legends to another level of profundity for an age that is searching for ways to deal with its shadows... Secondly, your constant perspective is the stand-point of illumination, seeing God at every turn as both eminent and transcendent... You never miss a chance in your mask as sacred bard, to remind us that God is the world and the world is God. I loved your books Sri Shiva Lila and Sri Krishna Lila for your devotion and the profound authenticity of your writing. Shakti is a rare jewel among the translations of the ancient wisdom, that truly does justice to the enlightened consciousness that is the hallmark of the Sanatana Dharma (Perennial Philosophy).
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