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Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi: The Goddess to Counter Black Magic


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Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi is a powerful Devi who is said to have


destroyed Sarabheswara's arrogance. Sarabheswara is an ugra avatar of
Lord Siva. She is also known as Narasimhika [in Kalisahasranama
Stotram], "She who is the Ferocious Half Human Half Lion of Courage". It
is said that when Narashimhika shakes her Lion's Mane, she throws the
stars into disarray. She is enveloped as bliss in the letter "Ksham". In the
Rig Veda khila kAndam a suktam named Pratyangira sUktam occurs.
Another name of the atharvaveda is atharvAngirasa. Angirasa veda
denotes black magic or witchcraft. Angirasa kalpa denotes a manual on
witchcraft. Prati-Angirasa denotes counter-witch craft. I hazard a guess
that the name pratyangira is derived from this. She is supposed to
frustrate the witchcraft attacks by enemies.
Sri Pratyangira Devi is also associated with Sri Cakra. She is considered to
be a powerful repellent of the influences generated by witchcraft. In Sri
Cakra worship, she protects the devotees against all odds and guides
him/her along the right path.
The most detailed source for worshipping Pratyangira is Meru Tantra.
Pratyangira mantras are also given in Mantra-mahodadhi and some other
texts. Pratyangira is sometimes identified with Bhadrakali and
Siddhilakshmi. However it is far better to worship Devi in One form as
Kali, Kamalatmika, Tara, Tripurasundari etc. Pratyangira sadhana is done
mainly to protect yourself from attacks of black magic
(Dhurmantravaadam) and to prosper in your life. There are many benefits
of this sadhana.
Those interested in hearing mantras and bhajans of Pratyangira Devi can
find some videos on YouTube (see bottom of this article for one video).
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In some images she is shown with a dark complexion, ferocious in aspect,


having a lion's face with reddened eyes and riding a lion, entirely nude or
wearing black garments, she wears a garland of human skulls; her hair
strands on end, and she holds a trident, a serpent in the form of a noose,
a hand-drum and a skull in her four hands. She is also associated with
Bhairava, and she has a variant form, namely Atharvana-Bhadra-Kali. She
is also known by the name Narasimhi.
Narasimha is an ugra or ferocious from of Narayana, or Vishnu. By drinking
the blood of rakshasas, Lord Narasimha was in a very destructive mode,
which made everyone tremble. Shiva came to pacify him and he could not
succeed. Lord Shiva took the form of Sharabha a bird and human
combination with two wings of shakti. One wing was Shoolini and the
other was Pratyangira. This form of Shiva is called Sharabheshwara.
Sharabheshwara's efforts or Shoolini's efforts could not control the Ugra
Narasimha. Pratyangira was released from his wing and then she took the
female form of Narasimha, and calmed down the Lord.
Pratyangira is the lion headed form of the divine mother. It is told that if
her mantra is used to harm others for material gains and settle enmity it
can react and adversely affect the individual performing such rites. Many
of the protective forms of deities also have destructive powers, like
Pratyangira, Shulini, Siddhakubjika, Raktakali, Aghora, Vatuka, Bhairava,
Sharabheshwara, Narasimha, and Sudarshana. They all have destructive
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aspects and destructive applications are described in the scriptures.


It is said that when Lord Narasimhadeva, an incarnation of the supreme
Lord Vishnu, did not calm down after the slaying of the demon
Hiranyakshipu, many great sages were praying for his peaceful form. Even
Lord Shiva was asked to appear in his special form as Sharabha (a bird
like creature who devours lions and elephants) to cool down Lord
Narasimha. However, when Sharabha approached Lord Narasimha, he
became even more ferocious and revealed His special form as Asta Muhka
Ganda Berundha Narasimha, having 8 heads. Garuda (eagle face, giving
health and counteracting poisons), Varahadeva (a boar face, removing
black magic), Hanuman (monkey face, protecting from evil forces, and
returning lost objects), Baluka (bear face, protectig in darkness and giving
opulence), Hayagriva (horse face, giving wisdom and life force), Vyagra
(tiger face, giving protection in battle and liberating from all kinds of
diseases, evil spirits and demons), Gandaberundha (two faces of a special
bird like phoenix, giving peace of mind) and Lord Narasimha himself (lion
face, giving liberation and devotional service to the Supreme).
The Sharabha Form of Shiva was then torn apart in a hundred pieces, and
only Lakshmidevi in her secret tantric form as Sri Narasimhi was able to
bring Lord Narasimha back to His shanti Rupa, peacefully reclining in
company with Laxmi devi on Anantashesha.
The Pratyangira aspect of the Divine has been a bit of a secret for most of
these past ages. Many believed that direct experience with this energy
was reserved for saints and rishis. Seeing Pratyangira in any form was
considered an enormous blessing, and an indication that you were in
similar company.
Pratyangira comes from a deep, deep place within the Divine Mother. As
Pratyangira energy manifests, its often a very swift and sometimes
ferocious current. Many of the saints who've seen it's energetic expression
have described it as half lion and half human. The lion head is that of a
male and the body is that of a female, representing the union of Shiva
and Shakti. In her full form, she is humongous, with 1008 heads
(symbolically representing the 1008-petalled Sahasrara Chakra, the
universal chakra of cosmic energy) and 2016 hands, riding majestically on
a chariot pulled by 4 lions (representing the 4 Vedas), carrying many
swords for removing obstacles. The jaws of so many lions makes it very
powerful for destroying negative karmas, and a great blessing for anyone
on a spiritual path. However, such a current can be understandably rough,
so its wise to approach with respect and some consideration of what our
heart is asking for.
Two rishis in the ancient times, Pratyangira and Angiras, in their deep
meditation, discovered this goddess through her moola mantra in the
ethereal waves of the sound current. And though this Mother is nameless,
she honored these Rishis by giving the blessings to be named after them.
She has hence been known as Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi. The
beejaksharam (seed letter) of her mantra is ksham (bliss).

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Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi is all powerful and secretly protects devotees
and others. She is always by the side of Her devotees. She is within each
and every being in all planes of existence, and there to be awakened
within.
An awareness of Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi has been only quietly known,
until recently. Although the siddha masters and great maha rishis like Sri
Dhurvasha Munivar and Puli Paani Siddhar have been devotees of this
mother.

Prathyangira Amman is believed to have been born to calm Narasimha


Swami's anger and to save the world from his wrath after he killed Asuran
Hiranyakashipu. One story from our purana states that when
Hiranyakashipu was killed, Narasimha swami's ugraham was unbearable
and could not be pacified by other Gods. They feared that his anger might
destroy the three worlds and all creations will come to a stand-still. The
Gods approached Lord Shiva to help calm Narasimha Swami.
Lord Shiva worshiped the Tri Shakthis (Parvati, Mahalakshmi &
Saraswathi) and with their combined powers incarnated in the form of a
Sarabha Pakshi as Lord Sarabeshwarar. From his wings appeared a huge
fearful Goddess called Prathyangira. Her form was powerful, 1000 times
larger than Sarabeshwarar, her head rising above the clouds and her feet
well into the underworlds, fearsome with 1000 faces of roaring lions, 2000
protruded blood shot red eyes, 2000 hands with multiple ayudham, 1000
blood stained tongues protruding from her wide opened mouth.
It is believed her creation came with thunder and lightning and as soon as
Narasimha Swami saw her huge figure, he realized the mission of his
Avataram and calmed immediately. In her potri malai she is beautifully
described as "Sarabeshan Rekkaiyaal Vandhavale Potri, Seeriya Simha
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mugam etravale Potri, Narasimhan Ugiram Thaniththavale Potri, Engal


Annai Sri Prathyangira Potri".
According to another story, it is also believed that Sages Angiras and
Prathyangiras meditated on this Devi and as a result Prathyangira
appeared in front of them and pleased with their bhakti offered to have
their names combined as hers. The Moola Mantram was then created. In
her Potri Malai, she is referred as "Angirasar Prathyangirasar Dyaname
Potri".
A third story even refers to Mata Prathyangira as having destroyed the
ego of Lord Sarabeshwarar. She is also called Narasimhi. In her dhyanam
we may often see "Narasimhi Kripasindho, Prathyangari"; Narasimhi,
because she hosts the face of a lion and body of a beautiful woman.
Similar to Varahi Amman, many people fear to keep a photo of
Prathyangira because she is once again thought of as a Ugraha Deivam or
Dushta Deivam. People who think like that are ignorant of her karunai,
azhagu, mahimai. "Aval Samaanya Patta Deivam Illai.... Maha Mayee"...
When we look at her, we often find her mouth wide opened, and this
makes many fear her. There are two version that I have heard about this
roopam. One is that with her mouth wide open, she sucks in all the
Dushta Shakthi, Valvinaigal, Theeya Shakthis and releases her bhakthas
from Dhrishti and Seivinai. In her Potri Malai, she is described as "Val
Vinaigal Yaavaiyume Theerpavale Potri, Engal Annai Sri Prathyangira
Potri".
Second interpretation is that she is in a state of Dhyanam. When one
reaches the liberation point or Uccha Dhyana Nilai, it is believed that the
mouth is widely opened. Prathyangira forever performs Dhyanam or Yoga
for us, for her bhakthas. She is Sri Chakra Swaroopini. "Ksham" is her
Bheeja Mantram. While talking about Prathyangira Amman, she is often
associated with Bhairavar.. She is called Bhairava Pathnee or Atharvana
Bhadra Kali (since Kali is considered to be Bhairavar's wife). In her Potri
Malai, she is described as "Bhairavar Manam Niraindhai Potri". She is
considered to be the protector of the Universe, the Nayaki of Atharvana
Vedam. In Ayyawadi, Thanjavur, she is seated in the middle of a
graveyard.
The message we need to understand from this is not that she is a Dushta
Devadhai, but like Lord Shiva, she is the Amman who gives us Gnyanam,
self-realization. She is not to be mistaken as someone who causes Death
or is associated with Death. By living in the graveyard, surrounded by
skulls, bones and burning pyres, she is revealing the truth associated with
Maanida Janmam. We would have heard of this Siddhar Padal
"Nandavanathil Ore Andi, Avan Naalu Aru Madhangalai Kuzhavanai Vendi,
Kondu Vandhaan Oru Thondi, Adhai Koothaadi Koothaadi Pottu
Udaithaandi" which conveys that Anyone Born Has to Die one day... burnt
ashes is the Truth of Life.
Worshipping Prathyangira Amman relieves us from all kinds of dosham,
accidents, enemies, diseases, wrath, curses, obstacles, black magic. She
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bears 8 snakes on her body. Her Potri Malai describes her as "Ashta
Nagam Konda Kali Thirisuli". Those who have Sarpa Dosham or often get
scary dreams involving Snakes can worship Prathyangira Devi for instant
relief. It is believed that Prathyangira Amman relieves us from Rahu
Dosham and Varahi Amman relieves us from Ketu Doshams. Devotees who
have experienced her Mahima have shared stories wherein by just
spreading her kumkumam around the house or at the entrance of the
house acts like a barrier and protects the house and family from Dushta
Atma, snakes and other Visha (poisonous) Jeevangal.
The following are Prathyangira Devi's favorite foods:
1. Panakam (jaggery crushed in pure water, flavoured with cardamom,
dried ginger)
2. Paruppu-Vellam Payasam (made with Kadalai Paruppu, Paitham
Paruppu, Jaggery, Coconut and Pure Milk)
3. Ulundu Vadai
4. Ellu Urundai
5. Red Banana (Chevvazhai Pazham)
6. Pomegranate
7. Dates
The following are Prathyangira Devi's favourite colors (for sarees):
1. Deep Red (preferred by Shantha Prathyangira & Ugraha Prathyangira)
2. Purple (preferred by Shantha Prathyangira)
3. Yellow (preferred by Shantha Prathyangira)
4. Black (preferred by Ugraha Prathyangira)
The following are special days for pooja for Prathyangira Amman:
1. Amavasya
2. Ashtami
3. Sunday
4. Tuesday
5. Friday
The following is Prathyangira Amman's moola mantram and some simple
shlokams.
Mantram chanted in Sri Maha Prathyangira Homam:
Om Ksham Krishna Vasase, Simha Vadhane, Maha Vadhane,
Maha Bhairavi, Sarva Shatru Karma Vidhdwamsini,
Paramanthra Chetini, Sarva Bhootha Dhamani,
Sarva Bhoothaam Pandha Pandha, Sarva Vignyaan Sindhi Sindhi,
Sarva Vyadhir Nikrindha Nikrindha, Sarva Dhushtaan Paksha Paksha,
Jwala Jihwe, Karaala Vakhtre, Karaala Dhamshtrey,
Prathyangire Hreem Swaaha.
Slokam - 1

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Aparaajithaayaicha Vidhmahe
Shatru Nishoodhinyaicha Theemahi
Thanno Prathyangirayai Prachodhayaath :
Slokam - 2
Ugram Veeram Maha Shakthim
Jwalantham Sarvathomukham
Prathyangira Bheeshanam Pathram
Mrityum Mrithyum Namaamyaham
Slokam - 3
Amma Prathyangira, Devi Prathyangira
Sathyam Prathyangira, Sarvam Prathyangira
Shozinganalluril Vaazhum Prathyangira
Valvinaigal Theerkum Annaiye Prathyangira
Sri Prathyangira Gayatri Mantra:
Om Aparajeethaya Vidhmahey
Pratyangiraya Dheemahi
Thano Ugra Prachodhayaath...
Om Pratayangiraya Vidhmahey
Sathrunisoothiniya Dheemahi
Thano Devi Prajothayaath
For those who find this difficult, just chant "Jay Prathyangira, Jaya Jaya
Prathyangira" as much as you can.

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Sri Prathiyangira Devi Temples:


These are some of the temples of Sri Prathiyangira Devi:
1. Ayyavadi(Aivar Padi) near Kumbakonam (South India). Here her deity is
lion faced with 18 hands.
This temple for Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi is situated in a small village
called Ayyavadi around 6 kms from Kumbakonam.
Located just 500 mts from Uppiliappan temple, this village was once
called as Aivar Padi.According to legends, the 5 Pandavas visited this
place, kept their weapons under a tree, worshipped Sri Maha Prathyangira
Devi and went around in the forests. As the five Pandavas worshipped
here, it is beleived that the place was called as Aivar Padi which later
changed as Ayyavadi.
In Ramayana, Indrajit, son of Ravana performed a Yaga called
"Nigumbalai Yagam", worshipping Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi. It is
beleived that from this Ayyavadi he performed the Yaga. If he had
completed the Yaga successfully, he would have got the powers to kill
Rama.
But somehow it was spoiled by Lakshmana and Anjaneya before
completion. Here the Devi is seated on the chariot with 4 lions, 8 arms
with weapons possessing Lion's face.

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Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi's worship will take away all evil forces and
unsolvable problems from one's life. In this temple Homams are
conducted every full moon day and No moon day, after which huge
volumes of Red Chillies are offered to the Goddess.
2. Vedian Enthal a small village near Manamadurai (South India). Here
she is five faced and seated on a lotus.
3. In the corridor of the Karumariamman Temple (Chennai).
4. A private temple at Solinga Nallur (Chennai).
Lord Vishnu took the Narasimha Avatar to kill the demon king
Hiranyakasipu who is the father of Prahalada. After being so furiously
fought with so much of power to kill the king, the anger and the fierce of
Narasimha didnt come down. With so much of anger Narasimha couldn't
make out between good and bad people and started disturbing everyone
and no one could control him. People prayed Lord Shiva to save them.
Lord Shiva took a new and powerful form or Avatar as Sarabeswara, with
lion's face and eagle's wings. Shakthi accompanied Lord Shiva in the form
of Sri Mahaprathyangira Devi seated on one of the wings of Sri
Sarabeswara. Sarabeswarar went and subsided Narasimha's anger to bring
back peace.

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