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  Aum The sacred sound Aum has three components:
‘A’ – Brahma, ‘U’ – Vishnu, ‘M’ – Shiva		  
  Steps towards
Sayujyam		 01. Naa-Lokam: Fully focussed on self (No Humanity)
02. Maa-Lokam: Focus only on his/her close people or family.
03. Saa-Lokam: Opening the Doors to Humanity.
04. Saa-Meepyam: Trying to understand humanity/the world.
05. Saa-Roopam: Trying to feel the Humanity within us.
06. Saa-Yujyam: Living with 100% Humanity. Merging with the supreme source/
Paramathma		  
       
  Ekam (One-ness) Core idea: ultimate reality is one (unity / non-duality), often expressed as “Ekam” (“one”) in Sanskrit.
A frequently cited Vedic line is “Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti” (“Truth is One; sages speak of it in many ways”), referenced by
modern Hindu explanatory sources as Rig Veda 1.164.46.
Names you’ll see attached to this ‘1’ idea: Brahman (ultimate reality), and the term Ekam itself as a pointer to “singular essence.”		  
  Dwaitam/ Duality Duality / Complementary Principles
(Wife-Husband, Shiva–Shakti, Purusha–Prakriti, Shri-purush, Guru-Shishya)
A very famous “2” symbol is Ardhanarishvara—a form that is half Shiva and half
Parvati, split down the middle.
This icon is explicitly described as representing the synthesis of masculine and
feminine energies (often framed as Purusha and Prakriti), and the inseparability of Shiva and Shakti.		  
       
  Sri Lalita Sri Maha Kali + Sri Maha Lakshmi + Sri Maha Saraswati (In Pleasent Form) Generally worshiped on Friday and Poornima
  Sri Durga Sri Maha Kali + Sri Maha Lakshmi + Sri Maha Saraswati (In Warrior Form) Generally worshiped on Tue/saturdays and Astama/
Navami & Charutdasi/Amavasya
  Tri – Dehas (3) 01. Sthula: This is our physical body whuch we can see with our eyes (Bahir-Mukam)
02. Sookshma: This is spiritual world. This is our inner Body/feelings/Bhavanas
(Antera-Mukam)
03. Karana: This is celestial Body (Our Devine body)		  
  Tri -Murtis and their
Energies		 1. Brahma (creator) & Sri Vani/Saraswathi
2. Vishnu (preserver) & Sri Lakshmi
3. Shiva (destroyer) & Parvathi		  
  Tri – Granthis 1. Brahma Granthi (The Knot of Creation), Situated at Muladhara (Root) chakram.
2. Vishnu Granthi (The Knot of Preservation) – Situated between the Manipura (Solar Plexus) and Anahata (Heart) chakras.
3. Rudra Granthi (The Knot of Transformation)- Located at the Ajna (Third Eye)
chakra.		  
  Tri – Kootas 01. Vakbhava (Maha-Saraswati) – Energy Point: Agna Chakram
02. Madhaya (Maha Lakshmi) – Energy Point: Anahata Chakram
03. Shakti (Maha Kali) – Energy Point: Swadhistana Chakram		  
  Tri – Lokas Bhur (Earth): The physical realm.
Bhuvar (Atmosphere/Space): The intermediate realm.
Svar (Heaven): The celestial realm.		  
  Tri – Gunatmikas 01. Maha-Saraswati (Satviki),
02. Maha-Lakshmi (Rajasi),
03. Maha-Kali (Tamasi)		  
  Tapatrayas Adhyatmika (Body/Mind): Sufferings caused by one’s own body and mind, including physical illness (fever), mental agony, anxiety, and
emotional distress.

Adhibhautika (External Beings): Sufferings inflicted by other living creatures, such as animals, insects, robbers, or enemies.

Adhidaivika (Natural/Divine): Sufferings caused by natural disasters, elemental
forces, or fate, including earthquakes, droughts, floods, and severe weather
conditions. 		 
  Chatur Vedas &
Veedangas		 1. Rig Veda: Prajñānam Brahma (प्रज्ञानं ब्रह्म) –
“Consciousness is Brahman” (Aitareya Upanishad 3.3).

2. Yajur Veda: Aham Brahmāsmi (अहं ब्रह्मास्मि) –
“I am Brahman” (Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.10).

3. Sama Veda: Tat Tvam Asi (तत्त्वमसि) –
“That Thou Art” or “You are That” (Chandogya Upanishad 6.8.7).

4. Atharva Veda: Ayam Ātmā Brahma (अयं आत्मा ब्रह्म) –
“This Self is Brahman” (Mandukya Upanishad 1.2)
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Shiksha (phonetics),
Kalpa (rituals),
Vyakarana (grammar),
Nirukta (etymology),
Chandas (meter), and
Jyotisha (astronomy). 		 
  Chaturyuga
(Four Yugas)		 Satya,
Treta,
Dvapara, and
Kali Yuga.		  
  Ashramas 1. Brahmacharya (student)
2. Grihastha (householder)
3. Vanaprastha (retired)
4. Sannyasa (renunciant).		  
  Purusharthas 1. Dharma,
2. Artha,
3. Kama,
4. Moksha		  
  Chaatur
Varnas		 Brahmin,
Kshatriya,
Vaishya, and
Shudra.		  
  Chaturamnya Peethas Puri (East), Orisaa, Current Pontiff:
Sringeri, Karnataka (South), Current Pontiff:
Dwarka, Gujarat (West), Current Pontiff:
Badrinath, Himachal (North), Current Pontiff:		  
  Antahkarana (4) 01. Manas (Mind)
02. Buddhi (Intellect)
03. Ahamkāra (Ego)
04. Chitta (Consiousness)		  
       
  Stages in
Life and
Pancha Brahmas		 01. Srushti/creation (Brahma Tatvam)
02. Sthiti/Sustananacce (Vishnu Tatvam)
03. Samharam/Laya (Rudra Tatvam)
04 Tirodhanam/Introspection (Eshwar Tatvam)
05. Anugraham/Plan of Action (Sadashiva Tatvam)		  
  Avasthas 01. Jagruti – Awareness in Eyes
02. Swapna – Awareness in Heart
03. Supta – Awareness in Agna
04. Turiya – Awareness in Sahasraram
05. Turya Teeta – – Awareness in Bindu		  
  Pancha –
Rudras (5)		 01. Sadyojata – West
02. Vamadeva – North
03. Aghora – South
04. Ishana – Upwards
05. Tatpurusha – East		  
  Pancha –
Jnanedriyas (5)		 01. Srotra (Ears): hearing
02. Tvak (Skin): touching
03. Chakshu (Eyes): seeing
04. Rasana (Tongue): tasting
05. Ghrana (Nose): smelling		  
  Pancha –
Karmedriyas (5)		 01. Vāk (Speech): The organ of speaking
02. Pāṇi (Hands): The organ of grasping or handling.
03. Pāda (Feet): The organ of locomotion or movement.
04. Pāyu (Anus): The organ of excretion.
05. Upastha (Genitals): The organ of reproduction.		  
  Pancha –
Bhutas		 1. Akasha (Ether/Space): The container for all other elements
2. Vayu (Air): Represents movement, joy, and energy.
3. Agni (Fire): Represents energy, power, confidence
4. Apas/Jala (Water): Represents fluidity, cohesion
5. Prithvi (Earth): Represents stability, form, and solidity.		  
  Pancha –
Tanmatras (5)		 1. Shabda (Sound): Associated with the ether (Akasha)
2. Sparsha (Touch): Associated with the air (Vayu)
3. Rupa (Form/Sight): Associated with the fire (Agni/Tejas)
4. Rasa (Taste): Associated with the water (Jala)
5. Gandha (Smell): Associated with the earth (Prithvi)		  
  Spata Vidya tattvas
(7)
(Pure-impure tattvas)		 01. Māyā
02. kāla – the veil of time
03. vidyā – the veil of limited knowledge
04. rāga – the veil of desire
05. niyati – the veil of causality
06. kalā – the veil of being limited
07. Purusha		  
  Pancha
Suddha – tattvas (5)		 01. Śiva
02. Śakti
03. Sadākhya
04. Iśvara
05. Śuddha Vidyā		 These five tattvas are the Absolute which leads to
the moksha of souls. These five tattvas can also be
seen as the retrogradation of souls from their lower
state to their higher steps towards liberation.
  Pancha – Kosas 01. Annamaya (physical/food sheath)
02. Pranamaya (vital-energy sheath)
03. Vignanamaya (mind sheath)
04. Manomaya (intellect/knowledge sheath)
05. Ananadamaya (bliss sheath)		  
  Pancha – Amrutas 01. Kshreeam (Milk)
02. Dadhi (Curd)
03. Butter (Ghee)
04. Madhu (Honey)
05. Chakkera (Sugar)
+ Phalodakam (Fruit Juice)		  
  Pancha –
Gavyas		 1. Go-Kshreeam (Milk)
2. Go-Dadhi (Curd)
3. Go-Gheee (Butter)
4. Go-Panchakam (Urine)
4. Go-Mayam (Dung)		  
  Pancha –
Mukha Gods		 Gayatri Devi, Anjaneya- Hanuman (courage), Narasimha (courage), Garuda
(swiftness), Varaha (stability), and Hayagriva (knowledge)		  
  Panchangam 1. Tithi – lunar day
2. Vaaram – weekday
3. Nakshatram – star constellation
4. Yogam – planetary combination (yoga)
5. Karanam – half of a tithi (karaṇa)		  
  Pancha Maha Dukhalu
/
Pancha Kleshalu
(causes of sufferingt)		 1. Avidya (ignorance)
2. Raga–Dvesha (excessive attachment & aversion/hatred)
3. Neglect of life / life values
4. Inertia (laziness / tamasic dullness / inaction)
5. Lack of humanity (absence of compassion/empathy)		  
  Pancha Maha
Paathakalu
(Five great sins)		 Brahma-hatya – killing a Brahmin
Suraa-paanam – consuming intoxicants/alcohol
Guru-bharya-sangamanam – illicit relation with the guru’s wife
Stealing gold
Maha-paathaka-samsargam – associating with/supporting those who committed
the above four sins		  
  Pancha Kanyalu 1. Ahalya
2. Draupadi
3. Sita / Kunti
4. Tara
5. Mandodari		  
  Pancha Bhakshyalu
(Five categories of
food)		 1. Bhakshyam – foods that are eaten/chewed (solids)
2. Bhojyam – foods that are swallowed (cooked meals/soft foods)
3. Choshyam – foods that are sucked (sucking-type items)
4. Lehyam – foods that are licked (thick/semi-solid items)
5. Paaniyam – drinks / beverages		  
  Pancha Pandavulu
(Five Pandavas)		 Dharmaraja/Yudhishthira
Bhima
Arjuna
Nakula
Sahadeva		  
  Pancharamalu
(Five Shiva
temples)		 Draksharamam
Kumararamam
Ksheeraramam
Somaramam
Amararamam		  
  Pancha Moorthulu
(Five forms of a deity
in temples)		 Dhruva Moorthi – fixed/main idol
Bhoga Moorthi – idol for enjoyment/offerings (ritual use)
Kautuka Moorthi – small idol used for special rituals
Ugra Moorthi – fierce form
Utsava Moorthi – festival/procession idol		  
  Pancha Pallavas
(Sacred Trees)		    
  Pancha Maha
Paapalu
(Five great sins)		 Stri-hatya – killing a woman
Shishu-hatya – killing a child
Go-hatya – killing a cow
Brahma-hatya – killing a Brahmin
Guru-hatya – killing a teacher/guru		  
  Sumangali Mangalsutram
Turmeric
Kumkum
Bangles
Chevvaku		  
  Arishad –
Vargas		 1. Kama
2. Krodha
3. Lobha
4. Moha
5. Mada
6. Matsarya		  
  Ṣhat –
Darśana
(Six visions)		 1. Nyaya
2. Vaisheshika
3. Samkhya
4. Yoga
5. Mimamsa (Purva Mimamsa)
6. Vedanta (Uttara Mimamsa)		  
  Great Founders Gautama (Nyaya)
Kanada (Vaisheshika)
Kapila (Samkhya)
Patanjali (Yoga)
Jaimini (Purva Mimamsa)
Badarayana / Vyasa (Vedanta)		  
  Shat – Chakras 1. Mooladharam
2. Swadhistanama
3. Manipura
4. Anahatama
5. Visuddhi
6. Agana
7. Sahasraram		  
  Sapta – Dhatus 1. Tvakstha (Skin)
2. Rudhiram (Blood)
3. Asthi (Bone)
4. Majja (Bone marrow)
5. Mamsam (Meat)
6. Veeryam (Sperm)
7. Medha (Intellect)		  
  Sapta – Matrukas 1. Nandaja
2. Raktadantika
3. Satakshi
4. Sakabari
5. Durga
6. Bheema
7. Bramari		  
  Sapta – Rishis 1. Kashyapa: Progenitor of beings.
2. Atri: Seer of divine balance.
3. Vashistha: Sage of divine wisdom and royal guru.
4. Vishwamitra: Creator of the Gayatri Mantra.
5. Gautama: Sage of discipline.
6. Jamadagni: Father of Parashurama.
7. Bharadvaja: Known for his knowledge.		  
  Sapta – Sagaras Lavana, Ikṣu, Sure, Sarpissu, Dadhi, Kṣira, and Jala  
  Sapta – Nadhis Ganga,  
  Sapta – Parvatas    
  Sapta – Swaras Sa re ga ma pa da ni sa  
  Septa – Giris
(Tirumala)		 Seshadri
Neeladri,
Garudadri,
Anjanadri,
Vrushabhadri,
Narayanadri, and
Venkatadri.		  
  Sapta – puris
(Moksha sthalas)		 01. Ayodhya
02. Mathura
03. Kaasi (Varanasi)
04. Kanchi (Kanchipuram)
05. Avanthika (Ujjain)
06. Dwaaraka (Dwaravati)
07. Maayapuri (Haridwar)		  
  Sapata -Varas 01. Ravi (Sun)
02. Soma (Mon)
03.Mangala (Tue)
04.Budha (Wed)
05. Guru (Thurs)
06.sukra (Fri)
07.Shani (Sat)		  
  Sapta – Rashmi Sushumna (nourishes the Moon)
Harikesha (nourishes the Stars/Nakshatras)
Vishwakarma (nourishes Mercury)
Vishwavyarcha (nourishes Venus)
Sampadvasu (nourishes Mars)
Arvavasu (nourishes Jupiter)
Swaraj (nourishes Saturn)		  
  Sapta –
Vedic Meters
(Chandas)		 Gayatri: The most famous, with 24 syllables.
Brihati: 36 syllables.
Ushnih: 28 syllables.
Jagati: 48 syllables.
Trishtubh: 44 syllables.
Anushtubh: 32 syllables.
Pankti: 40 syllables		  
  Sapta – Varnas
(in Rainbow)		 01. Violet (Sahasrara): Pure consciousness and spiritual connection.
02. Indigo (Ajna): Intuition, insight, and the “third eye.”
03. Blue (Vishuddha): Communication, truth, and the throat.
04. Green (Anahata): Love, compassion, and the heart.
05. Yellow (Manipura): Power, intellect, and the solar plexus.
06. Orange (Svadhisthana): Creativity, emotion, and the sacral area.
07. Red (Muladhara): Survival, grounding, and the root.		  
  Sapta – padi
(Seven Vows)		 First Step (Food & Nourishment): A prayer to never lack food and to share the
responsibility of providing for the household.
Second Step (Strength): A vow to support each other physically, mentally, and
spiritually in all circumstances.
Third Step (Prosperity): A commitment to work together to earn wealth and use it
righteously (Dharma).
Fourth Step (Happiness): A vow to share joys and sorrows and to bring harmony to
the family.
Fifth Step (Lineage/Children): A prayer for healthy, noble children and the strength to
raise them with good values.
Sixth Step (Nature & Health): A wish for long life, self-control, and physical well-being.
Seventh Step (Friendship): The final vow of eternal friendship, loyalty, and
companionship.		  
  Ashta –
Matrukas (8)		 01. Brahmani (Brahmi): Power of Brahma
02. Maheshvari: Power of Shiva/Maheshwara
03. Kaumari (Kumari): Power of Kumara/Skanda/Murugan
04. Vaishnavi: Power of Vishnu
05. Varahi: Power of Varaha
06. Mahendri/Indrani (Aindri): Power of Indra
07. Chamunda (Chamundi): Representing destruction of ego
08. Narasimhi or Mahalakshmi		  
  Ashta – vasuvu Aap (Water), Dhruv (Pole Star/Steadfastness), Soma (Moon), Dhara (Earth), Anila
(Wind), Anala (Fire), Pratyusha (Dawn), and Prabhasa (Light)		  
  Asta – Lakshmis Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, Santana, Veera (Dhairya), Vidya, and Vijaya Lakshmi  
  Ashta Aishwaryalu
(External Prosperity +
Inner Well-Being)		 1. Dhanam (Wealth) → A life without poverty or humiliation; living with dignity
2. Dhanyam (Food/Grains) → A healthy life without illnesses
3. Santhanam (Children) → Obedient, well-brought-up children
4. Jayam (Victory/Success) → A righteous life rooted in dharma
5. Dhairyam (Courage) → A life with low stress and mental peace
6. Ayudha Balam (Strength/Protection) → A supportive, understanding life partner
7. Rajyam (Influence/Kingdom) → Friends who think well and give good guidance
8. Vahanam (Means/Vehicle) → A peaceful, effortless (natural) death		  
  Nava – bhakti 01. Shravana (Hearing): Listening to the glories, stories, and scriptures of the Divine
(e.g., Bhagavata Purana).

02. Kirtana (Chanting): Singing or chanting the Name, praises, and leelas (divine
plays) of the Lord.

03. Smarana (Remembering): Constantly remembering the Lord, meditating on His
form and attributes.

04. Pada Sevana (Serving the Feet): Serving the lotus feet of the Lord, which can be
interpreted as serving the needy or the deity in a temple.

05.Archana (Worship): Worshipping the Lord through ritualistic puja, offering flowers,
or meditation.

06.Vandana (Prostration): Humbly bowing down or offering salutations to the Divine
in all beings.

07. Dasya (Servitude): Serving the Lord as a devoted servant, performing actions as
divine duty.

08. Sakhya (Friendship): Cultivating a friendship with the Divine, feeling God as a
close companion (as Arjuna felt for Krishna).

09. Atma Nivedana (Self-Surrender): Total surrender of one’s body, mind, and soul to
the Lord (Atma = Self, Nivedana = Offering) 		 
  Nava – randras Eyes (2) , Nostrils (2), Ears (2), Mouth (1), Genital/Urethral Opening (1), Anus (1)  
  Nava – Durgas 01. Shailaputri
02. Brahmacharini
03. Chandraghanta
04. Kushmanda
05. Skandamata
06. Katyayani
07. Kalaratri
08. Mahagauri
09. Siddhidhatri		  
  Nava – Grahas 01. Aditya (Sun): Wheat
02. Soma (Mon): Rice
03. Mangala (Mars) : Chickpea
04. Budha (Mercury) : Green Gram/Moong Dal
05. Guru (Jupiter) : Bengal Gram
06. Sukra (Venus) : Cat eye beans
07. Sani (Saturn): Black Sesame
08. Rahu (Neptune): Black Gram
09. Ketu (Pluto): Horse Gram		  
  Dasa – Avataras 01. Matsya (Fish):
02. Kurma (Tortoise):
03. Varaha (Boar):
04. Narasimha
05. Vamana (Dwarf):
06. Parashurama (Warrior-Sage):
07. Rama (Prince of Ayodhya):
08. Krishna (Cowherd Prince):
09. Balarama
10. Kalki/Buddha		  
  Dasa – Dikpalakas Purva (East): Indra (King of Gods, rain)
Agneya (Southeast): Agni (God of Fire)
Dakshina South (Dakshina): Yama (God of Death/Justice)
Nairriti (Southwest) : Nirriti (Goddess of Misfortune/Chaos)
Paścima (West): Varuna (God of Oceans)
Vāyavya (Northwest): Vayu (God of Wind)
Uttara (North): Kubera (God of Wealth)
Īśānya (Northeast): Ishana (Form of Shiva)
Urdhva (Upward): Brahma
Bhumi (Downward): Vishnu or Ananta		  
  Dasa –
Mahavidyas		 Kali: The ultimate form of time, change, and destruction of ego.

Tara: The goddess of guidance, protection, and liberation (tarini).

Tripura Sundari (Shodashi): The goddess of perfection, beauty, and consciousness.

Bhuvaneshvari: The goddess whose body is the cosmos, controlling space and
manifestation.

Bhairavi: The fierce goddess of transformation and kundalini energy.

Chinnamasta: The self-decapitated goddess, representing radical self-sacrifice and
transcendence.

Dhumavati: The widow goddess, representing the voids, hunger, and smoky
consciousness.

Bagalamukhi: The goddess who paralyzes enemies and freezes negative energy.

Matangi: The goddess of knowledge, arts, and speech, often associated with Tantric
tantra.

Kamalatmika (Kamala): The goddess of prosperity, wealth, and beauty (Tantric
Lakshmi). 		 
  Dwadasa –
Adityas (12)		 01. Varuna/Dhata: Creator/Order
02. Surya/Aryaman: Sun/Friendship
03. Sahasramshu/Mitra: Radiant/Compact
04. Dhata/Varuna: Supporter
05. Tapana/Indra: Scorcher
06. Savita/Vivasvan: Creator/Sun
07. Gabhasti/Pushan: Radiant/Nourisher
08. Ravi/Parjanya: Sun/Rain god
09. Parjanya/Amshuman: Cloud god
10. Tvashta: Divine Architect
11. Vishnu: Preserver
12. Bhaga/Mitra: Auspicious		  
  Ekadasa –
Rudras (11)		    
  Dwadasa –
Jyotir Lingas
(12)		 01. Somnath: Veraval, Gujarat
02. Mallikarjuna: Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
03. Mahakaleshwar: Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
04. Omkareshwar: Mandhata Island, Madhya Pradesh
05. Kedarnath: Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
06. Bhimashankar: Pune, Maharashtra
07. Kashi Vishwanath: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
08. Trimbakeshwar: Nashik, Maharashtra
09. Vaidyanath: Deoghar, Jharkhand
10. Nageshwar: Dwarka, Gujarat
11. Rameshwar: Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
12. Grishneshwar: Aurangabad, Maharashtra		  
  Rasi –
Chakram (12)		 01. Mesha (Aries)
02. Vrishabha (Taurus)
03. Mithuna (Gemini)
04. Karka/Karkata (Cancer)
05. Simha (Leo)
06. Kanya (Virgo)
07. Tula (Libra)
08. Vrishchika (Scorpio)
09. Dhanus (Sagittarius)
10. Makara (Capricorn)
11. Kumbha (Aquarius)
12. Meena (Pisces)		  
  Chatur-Dasa
Bhuvanas		 01. Satya
02. Tapo
03. Jana
04. Mahar
05. Swarga
06. Bhuvar
07. Bhu
08. Atala
09. Vitala
10. Sutala
11. Talatala
12. Mahatala
13. Rasatala
14.Paatala		  
  Pancha-Dasa
Tichi/
Nitya -Devis
(15)		 01. Kameshvari: symbolizing desire and supreme bliss.
02. Bhagamalini: associated with attraction and inner beauty.
03. Nityaklinna: representing compassion and tender love.
04. Bherunda: often associated with destruction of negativity.
05. Vahnivasini: representing fire and purification.
06. Maha Vajreshvari: representing diamond-like strength and awareness.
07. Shivaduti: representing the messenger of Shiva.
08. Tvarita: representing swiftness and intellect.
09. Kulasundari: representing divine beauty.
10. Nitya: embodying the eternal form.
11. Nilapataka: representing the blue banner of victory.
12. Vijaya: symbolizing victory.
13. Sarvamangala: embodying all-auspiciousness.
14. Jvalamalini: representing the flame-garlanded goddess.
15. Chitra: representing the colorful manifestation of consciousness.
16. Mahanitya or Lalita herself, is the complete, unchanging Goddess		  
  Astadasa –
Shakti
Peethas (18)		 01. Shankari Devi (Thirukonamalai, Sri Lanka): Groin part.
02. Kamakshi Amman (Kanchipuram, TN): Back part of Sati.
03. Shrinkhala Devi (Pradyumna, WB): Stomach part.
04. Chamundeshwari (Mysore, Karnataka): Hair.
05. Jogulamba Devi (Alampur, Telangana): Upper teeth/jaw.
06. Bhramaramba Devi (Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh): Neck.
07. Mahalakshmi (Kolhapur, Maharashtra): Eyes.
08. Ekaveerika/Renuka Devi (Mahur, Maharashtra): Left hand.
09. Mahakali Devi (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh): Upper lip.
10. Puruhutika Devi (Pithapuram, Andhra): Left hand/feet part.
11. Girija Devi (Jajpur, Odisha): Abdomen.
12. Manikyamba Devi (Draksharamam, Andhra): Left cheek.
13. Kamakhya Devi (Guwahati, Assam): Womb/Reproductive organ.
14. Madhaveswari/Alopi Devi (Prayagraj, UP): Fingers.
15. Vaishnavi Devi/Jwalamukhi (Kangra, Himachal): Tongue.
16. Mangala Gouri (Gaya, Bihar): Breast.
17. Vishalakshi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh): Face/Earring.
18. Saraswathi Devi (Sharada Peeth, Kashmir): Right hand		  
  24 Tatvas 01. Pancha – Jnanedriyas (5) +
02. Pancha – Karmedriyas (5) +
03. Pancha – Bhutas (5)
04. Pancha – Tanmatras (5)
05. Antahkarana (4)		  
  27 Nakstras Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha,
Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha,
Jyeshtha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha,
Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati.		  
  36 Tatvas 01. 24 Tatvas +
02. Sapta Vidya tattvas (7)
03. Pancha Suddha – tattvas (5)		  
  60 Years Years 1–20 (Brahma)
Prabhava (Sacrificial rites)
Vibhava (Comfort/Happiness)
Shukla (Abundant grain)
Pramodoota (Rejoicing)
Prajotpatti (Increase in comfort)
Angirasa (Growth/Prosperity)
Shrimukha (Population increase)
Bhava (Flourishing thoughts)
Yuva (Vitality/Energy)
Dhatu (Sprouting herbs/Nature)
Ishvara (Welfare and health)
Bahudhanya (Great prosperity)
Pramathi (Moderate rains)
Vikrama (Plenty of grains)
Vishu (Thriving resources)
Chitrabhanu (Wonderful events)
Subhanu (Health/Prosperity)
Tarana (Favorable clouds/Rains)
Parthiva (Abundant rains)
Vyaya (Expenditure/Change)

Years 21–40 (Vishnu)
Sarvajit (Good showers)
Sarvadhari (Prosperity)
Virodhi (Obstacles/Conflict)
Vikriti (Transformation)
Khara (Harshness)
Nandana (Joy/Pleasure)
Vijaya (Victory/Heavy rains)
Jaya (Excessive rains)
Manmatha (Desire/Passion)
Durmukha (Unpleasant face/Difficulty)
Hemalamba (Gold-like support)
Vilamba (Delay)
Vikari (Repulsive/Distorted)
Sharvari (Darkness/Night)
Plava (The boat/Ferrying across)
Shubhakrit (Auspiciousness)
Shobhakrit (Beauty/Goodness)
Krodhi (Anger/Fury)
Vishwavasu (Universal wealth)
Parabhava (Defeat/Insignificance)

Years 41–60 (Shiva)
Plavanga (The jumper/Monkey)
Keelaka (The bolt/Fastener)
Saumya (Gentleness)
Sadharana (Ordinary/Common)
Virodhikrit (Causing opposition)
Paridhavi (Runaway/Lamentation)
Pramadicha (Carelessness)
Ananda (Bliss)
Rakshasa (Demonic/Fierce)
Anala (Fire)
Pingala (Tawny/Reddish)
Kalayukta (Time-bound)
Siddhartha (Fulfilled purpose)
Raudra (Fierce/Angry)
Durmati (Evil-minded)
Dundubhi (Drum/Sound)
Rudhirodgari (Blood-shedding)
Raktakshi (Red-eyed)
Krodhana (Angry/Obstacle-maker)
Akshaya (Undecaying/Inexhaustible) 		 
  Chatushasti
Yoginis (64)		    
  Chatushasti
Upacharas (64)		 1. Preliminary and Welcome Rituals
Dhyanam: Meditation on the goddess.
Avahanam: Inviting the deity.
Asanam: Offering a seat.
Arghyam: Offering water for feet.
Padyam: Offering water for hands.
Achamaniyam: Water for sipping.Madhu-parkam: A mixture of honey, ghee, etc.
Snanam: Bathing with water.
Vastram: Offering clothes.
Aabharana: Offering ornaments. 2. Decoration and Daily Needs11.
Gandham: Sandalwood paste.
12. Pushpam: Flowers.
13. Dhupam: Incense.
14. Deepam: Lamp.
15. Naivedyam: Food offering.
16. Achamaniyam: Water after food.
17. Tambulam: Betel leaves/nut.
18. Nirajanam: Aarti.
19. Mantrapushpam: Flowers and Mantras.
20. Pradakshina: Circumambulation.
21. Chatram: Umbrella.
22. Chamar: Fan.
23. Darpanam: Mirror.
24. Gitam: Singing.
25. Nrityam: Dancing.
26. Vadyam: Playing instruments.
27. Stotram: Hymns.
28. Ratham: Chariot.
29. Hasti: Elephant.
30. Turagam: Horse. 3. Elaborate Upacharas (Internal/Spiritual)
31. Paduka: Sandals.
32. Bhojanam: Meal.
33. Pushpabhyanam: Flower bed.
34. Sugandha Taila: Fragrant oil.
35. Mangala Snanam: Auspicious bath.
36. Panchamrita: Five-part nectar bath.
37. Abhishekam: Detailed bathing.
38. Vibhuti: Holy ash.
39. Kunkumam: Vermilion.
40. Patram: Leaves.
41. Pushp-malika: Garland.
42. Karpur-arati: Camphor light.
43. Visesh-arghya: Special water.
44. Hastodakam: Hand water.
45. Tambula-arha: Second betel leaf.
46. Makara: Garland of honor.
47. Upaveedam: Sacred thread.
48. Kavacham: Armor.
49. Panchanga: Five parts of prayer.
50. Sahasranama: 1000 names recital. 4. Final Worship and Farewell
51. Stuti: Praise.
52. Atmarpanam: Offering oneself.
53. Prakaram: Enclosure54. Samarpana		  
  Names
with “Akshi”
in Sri Lalita
Sahasranama		 Deerghakshi, Kamakshi, Kamalakshi
Lolakshi, Meenakshi, Mrugakshi, Raktakshi
Sahasrakshi, Vishalakshi		  
  Names with
“Atma”
in Sri Vishnu
Sahasranama		 01. Bhootatma (8): The soul of all beings.
02. Pootatma (10): The Pure Soul, untainted by the effects of karma.
03. Paramatma (11): The Supreme Soul, for whom there is no other guiding soul.
04. Athmavan (84): The real owner and controller of the souls.
05. Ameyatma (102 & 179): The Lord whose essence is immeasurable or
incomprehensible.
06. Samatma (107): He who is the same in all or has a balanced mind.
07. Chaturatma (137): One whose Self has a four-fold manifestation.
08. Dhritatma (160): The supporter of all the jivatmas (individual souls).
09. Vishrutatma (207): Atma in the Vedas or whose soul is of a special nature.
10. Visvatma (225): The very soul of the Universe.
11. Nivrittatma (229): He whose mind is turned away from worldly desires.
12. Prasannatma (235): He with a clear mind or of a delightful nature.
13. Aprameyatma (246): One who cannot be known through knowledge alone.
14. Prakasaatma (274): The Lord of self-effulgent consciousness.
15. Vriddhatma (351): The ancient soul who existed before creation.
16. Vimukthatma (450): The ever-liberated soul.
17. Anantatma (518): The infinite soul.
18. Satyatma (589): The soul whose nature is Truth.
19. Shuddhatma (641): The pure self.
20. Mahatma (702): The Great Soul.
21. Prameyatma
22. Vissuddatma
23. Gabhiraatma
24. Lokatma
25. Nayatma
26. Vijitatma
27. Vidheyatma		  
  Names with
“Pathi” in Rudram		 01. Ashvapathi
02. Gruthsapathi
03. Vraatapathi
04. Ganapathi
05. Rathapathi
06. Shwapathi
07. Pashupathi		  
  Names with “Rakta”
in SDM		 Raktambara
Rakta-Varna
Rakta-Kesha
Rakta-Nakha
Rakta-Dantika
Rakta-Pada.		  
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