Thirteen
Divine Mother
Sarva Mangala Maangalve
Shive Sarvaartha Saadhikae
Sharanye Tryambakae Guari
Narayanee Namostute
Sarva Mangala Mantra (4 min.)
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The Essence and Power of the Prayer
God as Mother is the Primal Energy of the whole cosmos. Without that Shakti aspect, God sleeps in His own Absolute status. Shakti is the Creative Force and Unlimited Power. Manifesting as Divine Mother in the forms of Lakshmi, Saraswati, Durga and Kali, she protects the devotees and bestows boons.
When to Use
Use this mantra after the Ganesha invocation for activating the primordial essence of life and the divine feminine. For activating the creative flow of life and for the goodness of mother goddess, she can be called on to protect and assist in manifesting.
Literal Translation
(Salutations to the three-eyed Goddess Guari, the spouse of Shiva, who blesses us by fulfilling all our desires. We salute that Goddess Narayani who showers highest blessings on us.)
Story
I learned this from my studies with Guruji Keshavadas. Later in my studies I had the pleasure of studying with Ali Akbar Khan. While practicing in a private room the Indian classical style I switched gears and began chanting this mantra. A lovely older female teaching came into my practice room ecstatic to hear Hindu prayers that were precious to here, reminding her of home and the goddess.
This is a prayer I have often used in my garden and enjoyed the connection and the flow of primordial energies.
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