Pratyangira Yantra Avarana Puja and Homa (Detailed Version) in Sanskrit and English

॥ Pratyangira Yantra Avarana Puja Homam ॥

Prologue:-

All tantra sadhanas involve the worship of the deity, through the form of a yantra (mandala). The yantras are sacred geometric diagrams, that are deemed to represent the japa sadhana deity, at the very centre, covered by other deities. The deities of the coverings (avarana-s), are usually at the corners or centres, of intersecting geometric figures. Worshipping the avarana deities helps unlock the power of the mantra as well as that of the main deity. It is therefore considered as an essential part of mantra sadhana and is recommended to be worshipped on a daily basis if time permits. An alternate to avarana pūja, is the Khadgamala stotram.

The pītha (pedestal) and avarana pūja-s are performed during the mantra japa, after the dhyana (meditation) verse. The pūjas are for worshipping the yantra of śrī pratyaṅgira Devi, to bestow Her grace on the mantra japa and sadhana. Pītha represents the table or stool, upon which the yantra is placed. Usually, the yantra is placed on a red or yellow cloth.

It is very important to note, that the directions mentioned on yantras related to tantra sadhana, are not necessarily the same as their geographical equivalents. In tantra, the directions for deities can be different from the geographical notation and it also varies by the gender of the deity. In general, For male deities, the East direction is the geographical South; and for female deities, it’s the geographical North. For śrī vidya related deities, the East is usually on the geographical north. One may choose to sit facing the geographical East direction so that the East end of the yantra is facing away from the devotee. This puja has been documented with this assumption.

Please follow the enumerated corners in the yantra, for each of the avarana deities. The pītha devatas are not represented on the yantra, since the yantra itself is placed on the pītha. We need to establish the proper vessels called kalaśa-s, invoke Lord Varuna and establish the Viśesa arghya vessel, prior to the start of the avarana pūja. Following which, the pītha devatas are worshipped and established on the pedestal first. One must imagine the pītha to be divided into various segments to accommodate the enlisted deities. Following the worship of the pītha devatas, one must worship the three mandala-s of Agni/Fire, Sūrya/Sun and Candra/Moon. These mandala-s should be imagined to be at the top of the pītha and through their worship, the place where the yantra will be placed, is further sanctified and energized. Following the mandala-s, the pītha śakti-s are invoked to grant various types of victories to the devotee, worshipping the yantra. Finally, the yantra is placed on the pedestal (pītha) and the life-infusing pranapratistha mantras are invoked to energize the yantra. After which, the dhyana shloka is recited and the avarana pūja begins. It is to be noted that the pedestal worship and the life-infusing ritual are a one-time activity and need not be performed on a regular basis.

Before starting the pūja, ensure that you have a brass plate, some water in a jug or a container, as well as a disposable container for the water. Vessels for Karana kalaśa, samanya arghya and viśesa arghya. For viśesa kalaśa, a uttarani (this is like a small spoon, but with more depth to hold water and is always placed inside pañcapatra, which is like a round mug). For samanya arghya, a conch with a base (ideally in the form of a tortoise) is required. For viśesa arghya another pañcapatra, preferably in silver or copper is required. A tweezer is also required and this tweezer should be either made of silver or copper. This is meant to perform tarpana. Instead of a tweezer, a thin silver rod is used with spikes on one side and a very small uttarani like structure that can hold one or two drops of viśesa arghya can also be used. Keep some flower petals, kuṅkum (red powder), clarified butter or ghee, clean cloth and some unbroken rice (aksata-s) ready as well. A spoon (uddharani), should be handy for the tarpana. This should be done in a similar manner as the śrī cakra avarana pūja. The flower petals can be placed from the left hand and the tarpana from the right hand. A cut piece of ginger is required for the tarpana process. Some fragrance, oil, incense, lamps should also be kept available. Food offerings such as meat, wine, fish etc. (pañcamakara) or their substitutes should be kept ready as well. Internal worship can also be done by those, who’re unable to perform in a ritualistic manner. At least one lamp can be lit and incense shown to the deity as part of the puja ritual.

Śrī Pratyaṅgira Devi Homam is a fire ritual that is often employed when facing insurmountable challenges, black magic and severe enmity from opponents. This ritual employs using red chilies to help get rid of enemies and all negativities.

Both homam and avarana pūja can be done separately. Mantra japa combined with avarana pūja fetches quick results. Homam combined with avarana pūja is also the best way of performing the ritual to get maximum benefits. One must consider it if initiated into Her mantras.

For the homam, the following mūla mantra has been given as an example. One should use the mantra they are initiated into, for both the avarana pūja and homam.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

We start with the avarana pūja and then proceed to homam.

At the very beginning, worshipping of Lord Ganeśa is mandated, to help us gain success in all our undertakings, that includes this ritual as well.

1. Ganapati stuti (गणपति स्तुति)

śuklambaradaram visnum śaśivarnam caturbhujam ।

prasannavadanam dhyayet sarvavighnopa śantaye ॥

शुक्लांबरदरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजं ।

प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोप शान्तये ॥

Let us meditate on Lord Visnu clad in white with four arms, dispelling all obstacles with a smiling demeanor. He is Lord Ganapati, the remover of all obstacles.

2. śrī pratyaṅgira matrka nyasaḥ (श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा मातृका न्यासः) –

a. viniyogaḥ (विनियोगः)-

om̐ asya śrī antar matrka nyasasya

brahma rsiḥ ।

gayatrī chandaḥ ।

śrī matrka sarasvatī devata ।

hlo bījani ।

svaraḥ śaktayḥ ।

avyaktam kīlakam ।

mama śrī pratyaṅgiratvena nyase viniyogaḥ ॥

ॐ अस्य श्री अन्तर् मातृका न्यासस्य

ब्रह्मा ऋषिः ।

गायत्री छन्दः ।

श्री मातृका सरस्वती देवता ।

ह्लो बीजानि ।

स्वराः शक्तय्ः ।

अव्यक्तम् कीलकम् ।

मम श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरात्वेन न्यासे विनियोगः ॥

b. rsyadi nyasa ( ऋष्यादि न्यास ) :-

c. kara nyasaḥ ( कर न्यासः ) :-

d. Hrdaya nyasaḥ ( हृदय न्यासः ) :-

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digbandhaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः॥

e. Antarmatrka nyasaḥ (अन्तर्मातृका न्यासः) –

f. bahirmatrkanyasaḥ (बहिर्मातृकान्यासः) –

g. vidya nyasaḥ (विद्या न्यासः) –

h. navayoni nyasaḥ (नवयोणि न्यासः):-

i. pītha pūja nyasaḥ (पीठ पूज न्यासः) –

Meditate on the various bases/pītha-s in our body and perform nyasas also.

3. Dhyanam

Meditate upon the Divine Mother Pratyaṅgira devi and merge in Her at the heart cakra.

ūrdhvam kapalam damarum triśūlam sambibhratī baddha kalavatamsam ।

piṅgordhva kauśī sītabhīmadamstra bhūya dvibhūtyai mamabhadrakalī ॥

ऊर्ध्वं कपालं डमरुं त्रिशूलं संबिभ्रती बद्ध कलावतंसं ।

पिङ्गोर्ध्व कौशी सीतभीमदंष्ट्रा भूया द्विभूत्यै ममभद्रकाली ॥

Meditate on the Divine Mother Bhadrakali Pratyaṅgira devi, holding a cup, skull, a drum and a trident with loosened hair and dark complexion. She a wide gaping mouth and extremely terrific in form.

4. Kalaśa sthapana (कलश स्थापन) –

Kalaśa is a water vessel of great importance in pūja and meant to represent the entire universe within it. In the context of śrī pratyaṅgira devi, we establish the various patra-s (vessels) by following the below procedures –

a. Samanarghya –

Meditate on śrī pratyaṅgira devi, perform Her upacara-s (offering bath, dress, food, lights, fragrance etc.) mentally, perform a few recitations of Her root mūla mantra and also meditate upon the meaning and significance of the Kamakala bīja īm̐.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

To our left, create a śatkona (hexagram) resembling a star-of-David with a bindu (dot) at the centre. Draw a circle outside the hexagram and a triangle within the hexagram. Also, draw a square enclosing the circle. To our right, create a triangle, a circle around it and a square encompassing the circle. Please a plank or any other support base for the Kalaśa. This plank is called an adhara (support). Now invoke the adhara śakti by meditating upon Her (om̐ adhara śaktibhyo namaḥ) and invoke the bīja am̐ and place the water vessel (conch) upon the plank, once again invoking the ‘hrn’ mantra for purifying the water contained in the vessel. Add some Ganges water if available, place sandal paste and red unguent (kumkum) reciting the pranava mantra om̐. One can also worship the Sun, Moon, Fire deities and other kalas (phases of the moon), show the dhenu mudra, recite any śrī pratyaṅgira devi mantra, to establish the Kalaśa and make it a general arghya (ablution) vessel, which is also termed as samanarghya (conch shell designated for this purpose). Take some water from the conch using an uddharani (which is like a spoon with a deeper trough to hold more water) and transfer to a small container for use in the following procedures.
The following mantra can be invoked to please the powers of all the holy rivers –

gaṅge ca yamune caiva godavarī sarasvati narmade sindhu kaveri jalesmin sannidhim kuru।

गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वति नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेस्मिन् सन्निधिं कुरु।

b. Viśesa kalaśa –

Once the samanarghya is established, sprinkle water on the left and once again adore the vahni (agni) mandala with the following mantra worshipping all the deities contained within. The Viśesa Kalaśa can now be placed on the plank – adhara.

ram̐ vahni mandalaya daśa kalatmane namaḥ ।

     रँ वह्नि मण्डलाय दश कलात्मने नमः ।

Reciting the phat (फट्) mantra, purify the Kalaśa, pour water inside it, adorn with silk clothes around the vessel, flowers etc. and invite Devi to establish Herself at the centre. The Arka (Sun) and Soma (Moon) mandala-s are now invoked with the following mantras –

For Sun mandala –

am̐ arka mandalaya dvadaśa kalatmane namaḥ ।

    अँ अर्क मण्डलाय द्वादश कलात्मने नमः ।

For Moon mandala –

om̐ candra mandalaya sodaśa kalatmane namaḥ ।

 ॐ चन्द्र मण्डलाय षोडश कलात्मने नमः ।

Now pray to the Divine Mother and offer simple pūja with flowers, rice grains (aksata-s). Now display the avagunthana mudra (move the index finger with the other fingers closed, in a circle) around the Kalaśa, indicating protection by the Divine Mother, using the mantra ‘hum̐’ (हुँ). Now recite the śrī pratyaṅgira devi mūla (root) mantra that one is initiated into (preferably the maha pratyaṅgira devi mantra), by looking at the Kalaśa for sometime.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

Following which, sprinkle water around the Kalaśa, reciting the ‘namaḥ’ mantra. Place some sandal paste reciting the śrī pratyaṅgira devi mūla (root) mantra,

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

also some flowers on the vessel and pray to the Divine Mother to release us from all sins forthwith! Recite the following mantras thrice, for that purpose –

evameva parabrahma sthūla sūksma mayam druvam ।

kacodbhavam brahma hatyam tena te naśayamyaham ॥ 1 ॥

एवमेव परब्रह्म स्थूल सूक्ष्म मयम् द्रुवम् ।

कचोद्भावम् ब्रह्म हत्याम् तेन ते नाशयाम्यहम् ॥ १ ॥

sūrya mandala sambhūte varunalaya sambhave ।

a ma bījamaye devi śukra śapat vimucyatam ॥ 2 ॥

सूर्य मण्डल सम्भूते वरुणालय सम्भवे ।

अ मा बीजमये देवि शुक्र शापात् विमुच्यताम् ॥ २ ॥

vedanam pranavo bījam brahmanandamayam yadi ।

tena satyena he devi brahma hatyam vyapohatu ॥ 3 ॥

वेदानाम् प्रणवो बीजम् ब्रह्मानन्दमयम् यदि ।

तेन सत्येन हे देवि ब्रह्म हत्याम् व्यपोहतु ॥ ३ ॥

om ̐vam̐ vīm̐ vūm̐ vaim̐ vaum̐ vaḥ ।

brahma śapamocita sura devyai namaḥ ॥ 4 ॥

ॐ वाँ वीँ वूँ वैँ वौँ वः ।

ब्रह्म शापमोचिता सुरा देव्यै नमः ॥ ४ ॥

hrīm̐ śrīm̐ kram̐ krīm̐ krūm̐ kraim̐ kraum̐ kraḥ

sura krsna śapam mocaya mocaya amrtam śravaya śravaya svaha ॥ 5 ॥

ह्रीँ श्रीँ क्राँ क्रीँ क्रूँ क्रैँ क्रौँ क्रः

सुरा कृष्ण शापम् मोचय मोचय अंऋतम् श्रावय श्रावय स्वाहा ॥ ५ ॥

om ̐hamsaḥ suci-sadvasur-antariksa saddhota vedisat atithi dronasat nrsadvarasdrta sadvyoma sadabja goja rtaja adrija rtam vrhat ॥ 6 ॥

ॐ हंसः सुचिषद्वसुरन्तरिक्ष सद्धोता वेदिषत् अतिथि द्रोणसत् नृषद्वरस्दृत सद्व्योम सदब्जा गोजा ऋतजा अद्रिजा ऋतम् वृहत् ॥ ६ ॥

Now meditate upon the forms of Ānanda Bhairava and Sura Bhairavi and recite the following mantras –

hasaksamalavaya om ̐anandabhairavaya vausat ॥

sahaksamalavaya hum̐ sura devyai vausat ॥

हसक्षमलवय ॐ आनन्दभैरवाय वौषट् ॥

सहक्षमलवय हुँ सुरा देव्यै वौषट् ॥

Now offer worship at the centre of the Viśesa Kalaśa arghya, along three lines around the centre, in a clockwise manner with the following mantras –

Then the following two Matrka-s at the very centre of the Kalaśa – viśesa arghya. This constitutes a śakti cakra.

To induce the celestial nectar amrtam within the vessel, show the dhenu mudra (cow udders mudra) and invoke the sudha bīja vam̐ (वँ) along with the root mūla mantra of śrī pratyaṅgira devi.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

Now hold the Viśesa Kalaśa arghya and draw a triangle, satkona, circle and square between ourselves and the yantra (śrī pratyaṅgira devi yantra or the śrī yantra). The figure should be the same as was done for the samanarghya.

Following which, the pītha-s are worshipped. Four in particular, at the ends of the square from the above diagram.

Now, on the corners of the satkona hexagram, the 6 sadaṅga-s are worshipped.

Now on the corners of the inner triangle within the circle, recite the tritari-s (aim̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐) and at the very centre, place the adhara designated for the Viśesa arghya. Whenever the word ‘namaḥ’, is uttered, please sprinkle some water through the uddharani (spatula shaped spoon used in rituals) or by using kuśa (long grass) grass. The water should be from the same container that we used earlier, which has the contents from the samanarghya :-

Now worship the mandala of Agni/Vahni, the fire god.

Vahni-mandala-pūjanam (वह्निमण्डलपूजनम्)

Once again, the sadaṅga-s have to be worshipped on the satkona hexagram.

Now worship devi at the centre with the mūla mantra,

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

clean the Viśesa arghya vessel recting the ‘phat’ (फट् ) mantra, place the vessel on the adhara and then, worship the mandala of Sūrya/Arka, the Sun god.

Arka-mandala-pūjanam (अर्कमण्डलपूजनम्)

A yantra consisting of a triangle, enveloped by a hexagram and further by an enclosing circle, should be made outside, on the viśesa arghya vessel. After which, chanting the ‘vam̐’ Varuna bīja, add water to the same Viśesa vessel placed on the adhara and chant all the matrika-s in the reverse order, from ‘ksam̐’ to ‘am̐’ . Following which, some aromatic fragrance can be added to the water.

Now, worship the mandala of Soma/Candra, the Moon god.

Soma-mandala-pūjanam (सोममण्डलपूजनम्)

Now worship the matrika-s as before, in three circle around the viśesa arghya vessel.

Upon the three sides of the inner triangle written on the viśesa arghya, write in three groups the matrika-s in the following manner –

Group 1 –

Group 2 –

Group 3 –

Recite three parts (split the mantra into 3 parts) of the mūla mantra around the triangle and worship the sadaṅga-s on the satkona hexagram.

Now, The following mantra can be invoked, to please the powers of all the holy rivers –

gaṅge ca yamune caiva godavarī sarasvati narmade sindhu kaveri jalesmin sannidhim kuru।

गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वति नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेस्मिन् सन्निधिं कुरु।

Now meditate upon the forms of Ānanda Bhairava and Sura Bhairavi and recite the following mantras –

hasaksamalavaya om ̐anandabhairavaya vausat ॥

sahaksamalavaya hum̐ sura devyai vausat ॥

हसक्षमलवय ॐ आनन्दभैरवाय वौषट् ॥

सहक्षमलवय हुँ सुरा देव्यै वौषट् ॥

The different worldly dimensions are also invoked around the four directions and the centre of the hexagram.

Now, purify the naivedya (offerings) such as meat, fish, wine etc. (pañcamakara) or their substitutes, by displaying the ‘hum̐’ mantra and the avagunthana mudra offering protection. The Dhenu mudra (cow udders) should be displayed for the amrta (divine nectar) invocation within the kalaśa. Perform digbindhana (encircling the 8 directions) by clapping three times at each direction. Recite the mūla mantra 7 times,

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

perform digbandhana once again by clapping hands three times, show avagunthana and dhenu mudras for the flow of amrta. Display the yoni mudra, worship with the mantra ‘hsaum̐ namaḥ’ (ह्सौँ नमः), show the śaṅkha mudra and complete the worship with the sadaṅga-s.

Now display the matsya mudra,

recite the mūla mantra,

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

Followed by sudha bīja (vam̐) and imagine Devi to be present in the śrī patra vessel. Request Devi’s permission to fill the caru, śakti, bhoga, atma, yogini, vīra, bali, padya, arghya, acamanīya vessels from the big water vessel Kalaśa that was originally used for the samanarghya vessel.

From the viśesa arghya vessel, we must do the tarpana. A tweezer holding a piece of peeled ginger is used to dip in the vessel and the water drops are then poured on to a separate plate or on the deity idols or yantras, as directed. For now, a separate plate for water ablutions can be chosen.

The following mantras should be recited to appease Ānanda Bhairava and worship the Guru mandala.

1. ananda bhairavam tarpayami namaḥ । (repeat thrice)

आनन्द भैरवं तर्पयामि नमः ।

1. śrīmat śrī amukanandanatha śrī padukam pūjayami namaḥ । (repeat thrice)

श्रीमत् श्री अमुकानन्दनाथ श्री पादुकां पूजयामि नमः ।

1. śrīmat śrī paramaguru amukanandanatha śrī padukam pūjayami namaḥ । (repeat thrice)

श्रीमत् श्री परमगुरु अमुकानन्दनाथ श्री पादुकां पूजयामि नमः ।

1. śrīmat śrī paramacaryaguru amukanandanatha śrī padukam pūjayami namaḥ । (repeat thrice)

श्रीमत् श्री परमाचार्यगुरु अमुकानन्दनाथ श्री पादुकां पूजयामि नमः ।

1. śrī patramrtena mūla devīm sayudham savahanam saparivaram tarpayami namaḥ ।

श्री पात्रामृतेन मूल देवीम् सायुधाम् सवाहनाम् सपरिवाराम् तर्पयामि नमः ।

5. Āvahana

Devi is to be welcomed into our heart and established in our breath through meditation and pranayama.

The following mantras are to be recited as well –

1. Mūla mantra first.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

1. Next recite the below mantra.

śrī bhairava sahite śrī pratyaṅgire ihagaccha iha sannirudhya sannirudhya mama sarvopacara sahitam pūjam grnha grnha ।

श्री भैरव सहिते श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरे इहागच्छ इह सन्निरुध्य सन्निरुध्य मम सर्वोपचार सहिताम् पूजाम् गृण्ह गृण्ह ।

1. Display all the avahana mudras.

6. Yantra pranapratistha vidhiḥ ( यन्त्र प्राणप्रतिष्ठाविधिः ) :-

For the yantra worship, we need to first worship as before the pītha devatas, mandala-s and pītha śakti-s, upon which the yantra is to be placed.

a. pītha pūja ( पीठ पूज ):-

Utter the following mantras, to felicitate the pītha devatas (pedestal deities). Whenever the word ‘namaḥ’, is uttered, please sprinkle some water through the tweezer holding a ginger piece. The water should be from the viśesarghya :-

om̐ mam mandūkadi paratatvanta pītha devatabhyo namaḥ

ॐ मं मन्डूकादि परतत्वान्त पीठ देवताभ्यो नमः

i. pīthadevata-sthapana-pūjanam (पीठदेवतास्थापनपूजनम्)

Now worship the mandala of Agni/Vahni, the fire god.

b. mandala-pūjanam (मण्डलपूजनम्)

i. Vahni-mandala-pūjanam (वह्निमण्डलपूजनम्)

Now worship the mandala of Sūrya/Arka, the Sun god.

ii.Arka-mandala-pūjanam (अर्कमण्डलपूजनम्)

Now worship the mandala of Soma/Candra, the Moon god.

iii. Soma-mandala-pūjanam (सोममण्डलपूजनम्)

Now worship the 12 pītha śakti-s placed above the mandala-s.

iv. pītha-śakti-pūjanam (पीठशक्तिपूजनम्)

c. pranapratistha (प्राणप्रतिष्ठा) –

Place the yantra on a brass plate/mug and wash (abhisekam) the yantra with ghee (clarified butter) and milk or with the five ingredient pañcamrta. Scrub with a clean cloth. The lelihana mudra must be displayed and digbandhana of all directions (clap three times or snap fingers in each direction) must be completed before reciting the below –

Recite the following mantras –

om ̐aim̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ pratyaṅgire mama raksa raksa mama śatrūn bhaksa bhaksa svaha asurekhe vajrarekhe hum̐ phat svaha ।

ॐ ऐँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ प्रत्यङ्गिरे मम रक्ष रक्ष मम शत्रून् भक्ष भक्ष स्वाहा आसुरेखे वज्ररेखे हुँ फट् स्वाहा ।

Place the yantra in the centre of the pītha (pedestal) for the pratistha (installation of the yantra). For infusing life (prana pratistha) into the yantra, the following mantras need to be recited –

om ̐am̐ hrīm̐ krom̐ yam̐ ram̐ lam̐ vam̐ śam̐ sam̐ sam̐ ham̐ ḻam̐ ksam̐ so’ham hamsaḥ śrīmadpratyaṅgiradevataya bindu-trikonasta-konastadala-trivrtta-bhūpura-trayatmaka yantrasya sajīvavaṅmanaścaksuḥ śrotraghranapranaḥ ihagatya sukham ciram tisthantu svaha ।

ॐ आँ ह्रीँ क्रोँ यँ रँ लँ वँ शँ षँ सँ हँ ळँ क्षँ सोऽहं हंसः श्रीमद्प्रत्यङ्गिरादेवताया बिन्दु-त्रिकोणाष्ट-कोणाष्टदल-त्रिवृत्त-भूपुर-त्रयात्मक यन्त्रस्य सजीववाङ्मनश्चक्षुः श्रोत्रघ्राणप्राणाः इहागत्य सुखं चिरं तिष्ठन्तु स्वाहा ।

om ̐am̐ hrīm̐ krom̐ yam̐ ram̐ lam̐ vam̐ śam̐ sam̐ sam̐ ham̐ ḻam̐ ksam̐ so’ham hamsaḥ śrīmad-pratyaṅgira-devataya saprivaraya savaranaya saṅgaya sahitaya bindu-trikonasta-konastadala-trivrtta-bhūpura-trayatmaka yantrasya pranaḥ iha pranaḥ ।

ॐ आँ ह्रीँ क्रोँ यँ रँ लँ वँ शँ षँ सँ हँ ळँ क्षँ सोऽहं हंसः श्रीमद्प्रत्यङ्गिरादेवताया सप्रिवाराया सावरणाया साङ्गाया सहिताया बिन्दु-त्रिकोणाष्ट-कोणाष्टदल-त्रिवृत्त-भूपुर-त्रयात्मक यन्त्रस्य प्राणाः इह प्राणाः ।

om ̐am̐ hrīm̐ krom̐ yam̐ ram̐ lam̐ vam̐ śam̐ sam̐ sam̐ ham̐ ḻam̐ ksam̐ so’ham hamsaḥ śrīmad-pratyaṅgira-devataya saparivaraya savaranaya saṅgaya sahitaya bindu-trikonasta-konastadala-trivrtta-bhūpura-trayatmaka yantrasya jīva iha sthitaḥ ।

ॐ आँ ह्रीँ क्रोँ यँ रँ लँ वँ शँ षँ सँ हँ ळँ क्षँ सोऽहं हंसः श्रीमद्प्रत्यङ्गिरादेवताया सपरिवाराया सावरणाया साङ्गाया सहिताया बिन्दु-त्रिकोणाष्ट-कोणाष्टदल-त्रिवृत्त-भूपुर-त्रयात्मक यन्त्रस्य जीव इह स्थितः ।

om ̐am̐ hrīm̐ krom̐ yam̐ ram̐ lam̐ vam̐ śam̐ sam̐ sam̐ ham̐ ḻam̐ ksam̐ so’ham hamsaḥ śrīmad-pratyaṅgira-devataya bindu-trikonasta-konastadala-trivrtta-bhūpura-trayatmaka yantrasya sarvendriyanivaṅmanścaksuḥ śrotra-jivhagrana-panipada-payū-pasthani ihaivagatya sukham ciram tistantu svaha ।

ॐ आँ ह्रीँ क्रोँ यँ रँ लँ वँ शँ षँ सँ हँ ळँ क्षँ सोऽहं हंसः श्रीमद्प्रत्यङ्गिरादेवताया बिन्दु-त्रिकोणाष्ट-कोणाष्टदल-त्रिवृत्त-भूपुर-त्रयात्मक यन्त्रस्य सर्वेन्द्रियाणिवाङ्मन्श्चक्षुः श्रोत्र-जिव्हाग्राण-पाणिपाद-पायू-पस्थानि इहैवागत्य सुखं चिरं तिष्टन्तु स्वाहा ।

The activity is completed by the avagunthana mudra and the display of the dhenu, yoni, vara, abhaya, pustaka, aksamala, jñana, aṅkuśa, paśa, capa, bana, kapala mudras.

Perform Tarpana three times with the tweezer gripping a ginger piece from the viśesa arghya, for the following mantras –

1. sayudham saparivaram savaranam śrī bhairava sahitam śrī pratyaṅgiram tarpayami ।

सायुधाम् सपरिवाराम् सावरणाम् श्री भैरव सहिताम् श्री प्रत्यङ्गिराम् तर्पयामि ।

1. pratyaṅgira śrī padukam pūjayami namaḥ ।

प्रत्यङ्गिरा श्री पादुकाम् पूजयामि नमः ।

1. mūla mantra

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

d. Padyam (पाद्यम्) –

Offer water from the viśesa arghya, using the same method prescribed above, to the feet of the deity for washing, with the following mantra –

śrī bhairava sahita pratyaṅgirayai namaḥ padyam svaha ।

श्री भैरव सहित प्रत्यङ्गिरायै नमः पाद्यम् स्वाहा ।

e. Ācamanīyam (आचमनीयम्) –

Offer water from the viśesa arghya, using the same method prescribed above, to the hands of the deity for washing and sipping, with the following mantra –

śrī bhairava sahita pratyaṅgirayai namaḥ acamanīyam svaha ।

श्री भैरव सहित प्रत्यङ्गिरायै नमः आचमनीयम् स्वाहा ।

1. abhisekham (अभिषेखम्) –

Wash the yantra with water, milk, the five ingredient pañcajanya and then wipe the yantra with a clean cloth, offer new dress, red unguent powder – kuṅkuma, saffron, sandal paste, flowers, any jewellery etc and perform the acamanīyam mantra specified above.

The following mantras are recited in the said manner –

1. Combine the thumb with the ring and middle fingers and offer sandal paste with the mantra –

gandho namaḥ ।

गन्धो नमः ।

1. Combine thumb and index finger and offer flowers with the mantra –

puspai namaḥ ।

पुष्पै नमः ।

1. Worship the dhūpa vessel by lifting it up with the astra mantra ‘phat’ (फट्) and placing it down. Utter the following mantras while touching the vessel with the left hand index finger –

dhūpam nivedayami ।

धूपम् निवेदयामि ।

1. Offer worship to the bell with the following mantra –

om̐ jagaddhvani mantra mataḥ svaha ।

ॐ जगद्ध्वनि मन्त्र मातः स्वाहा ।

Ringing the bell with the left hand, dhūpam is once again offered with the thumb, ring and middle fingers holding the dhūpam container. Gayatri mantra is chanted and also the following mantra –

vanaspati rasotpanno gandhadhyo gandha samyutaḥ ।

aghreyaḥ sarva devanam dhūpo ayam prati grhatam ॥

वनस्पति रसोत्पन्नो गन्धाध्यो गन्ध सम्युतः ।

आघ्रेयः सर्व देवानाम् धूपो अयम् प्रति गृहताम् ॥

               Raise the dhūpam thrice towards Devi and pray for Her grace.

1. Light the dīpa vessel, keep it in front and touch with the left middle finger. Now offer the lights (dīpam) with the following mantra –

dīpam nivedayami ।

दीपम् निवेदयामि ।

Offer dīpam once again, holding it with the ring, thumb and middle fingers, chanting the Gayatri and mūla mantras.

ॐ भूर्भुवस्सुवः।

ॐ तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यम्।

भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि।

धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

om bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ ।

om tatsaviturvarenyam ।

bhargo devasya dhīmahi ।

dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayat ॥

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

1. Then for Nīrajanam (plate rotation), on a vessel made of gold or gold plated, one must draw an 8 petalled lotus with kuṅkuma and light a dīpam on each petal and also at the centre. Following this, utter the mantra –

śrīm̐ saum̐ glūm̐ mlūm̐ slūm̐ plūm̐ blūm̐ saum̐ śrīm̐ ratneśvaryai namaḥ ।

श्रीँ सौँ ग्लूँ म्लूँ स्लूँ प्लूँ ब्लूँ सौँ श्रीँ रत्नेश्वर्यै नमः ।

Recite the mūla mantra once.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

Lift this vessel upto the forehead and recite the mūla mantra nine times.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

Then chant the śloka –

samasta cakra cakreśīyute devi navatmike ।

arartikam idam devi grhana mama siddhaye ॥

समस्त चक्र चक्रेशीयुते देवि नवात्मिके ।

आरार्तिकम् इदम् देवि गृहाण मम सिद्धये ॥

Now perform the cakra mudra and perform the Nīrajanam in a clockwise manner by rotoating the plate.

1. For naivedyam (food offerings), use a gold or gold plated vessel and offer various delicacies including meat, wine, fish etc. Perform the avagunthana mudra with the ‘hum̐’ mantra, display the cow udders dhenu mudra, touch the vessel and recite the mūla mantra.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

hema patra gatam divyam paramannam susamskrtam ।

pañcadha sadrasopetam grhana parameśvari ॥

हेम पात्र गतम् दिव्यम् परमान्नम् सुसम्स्कृतम् ।

पञ्चधा षड्रसोपेतम् गृहाण परमेश्वरि ॥

naivedyam nivedayami ।

नैवेद्यम् निवेदयामि ।

1. For tambūlam, bring the ring finger and thumb together for the tattva mudra and offer water once again from the viśesa arghya as before (step e) and utter the mūla mantra –

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

followed by the below mantra –

karpūradi yukta tambūlam nivedayami ।

कर्पूरादि युक्ता ताम्बूलम् निवेदयामि ।

 Display all the other mudras performed previously once again.

The yoni mudra should be offered at various places to honor the various attributes of Devi –

Now, meditate upon śrī pratyaṅgira devi –

7. Dhyanam (ध्यानम्) –

om ̐raktabdhipot-aruna-padma-samstham paśaṅkuś-esvasaśara’si-banan,

śūlam kapalam dadhatam karabjaiḥ raktam trinetram pranamami devīm ।

paśaścapasrkkapale rnīsūcchūlam hastairvibhratīm raktavarnam,

raktodnvatpotaraktambujastham devīm dhyayetpranaśaktim trinetram ॥ 1 ॥

ॐ रक्ताब्धिपोतारुणपद्मसंस्थां पाशाङ्कुशेष्वासशराऽसिबाणान्,

शूलं कपालं दधतं कराब्जैः रक्तां त्रिनेत्रां प्रणमामि देवीम् ।

पाशाश्चापासृक्कपाले ऋणीषूच्छूलं हस्तैर्विभ्रतीं रक्तवर्णाम्,

रक्तोद्न्वत्पोतरक्ताम्बुजस्थां देवीं ध्यायेत्प्राणशक्तिं त्रिनेत्राम् ॥ १ ॥

śaranye varanye sukarunyapūrne hiranyodaradyairagamyetipunye ।

bhavaranyabhītam ca mam pahi bhadre namaste namaste namaste bhavani ॥ 2 ॥

शरण्ये वरण्ये सुकारुण्यपूर्णे हिरण्योदराद्यैरगम्येतिपुण्ये ।

भवारण्यभीतं च मां पाहि भद्रे नमस्ते नमस्ते नमस्ते भवानि ॥ २ ॥

We meditate upon the devi as red in color, three eyed, holding an elephant goad, a rope, an arrow, a trident, a skull dripping with blood, full of life and radiant in appearance.

The śrī pratyaṅgira devi yantra, should now be placed upon the adhara base.

8. Āvarana pūja (आवरण पूज) –

The yantra of śrī pratyaṅgira devi in Devanagari is below. The correlation in IAST is also indicated in the table below. The numbers indicated represent the location of the  avarana deities.:-

Using the direction format of the śrī pūja, worship the Āvarana-s. Sit facing the Eastern direction and the top of the yantra is now facing the Eastern direction, with the bottom facing the west and ourselves.

Note:- The caturtari-s “om̐ aim̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐” apply only to the Āvarana-s 8, 9 and 10. But references do exist in some texts, for applying them to all the Āvarana-s. For consistency, they have been added to all Āvarana-s. One can follow either of the traditions.

1. Starting from the bhūpura (gates) the first avarana is worshipped, consisting of the direction lords for all the 10 directions, including top and bottom. Flowers or flower petals from the left hand and the water from the right hand can be used for worshipping the yantra. Pūja is with the flowers and tarpana is with water.

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam pratham-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं प्रथमावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

2. Now worship the weapons of the directional lords, starting from east (śrī pūja format) in all the 10 directions, pray to the 10 weapons (astra-s) with the following mantras:-

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam dvitīy-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं द्वितीयावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

3. Now worship the various gurus in the stated positions of the three outer circles, as depicted on the yantra.

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam tritīy-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं त्रितीयावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

4. On the lotus petals between the 4^th and 5^th circles, worship the 8 Bhairava-s.

starting from the east, as depicted on the yantra (deva – pūja format).

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam chaturth-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं चतुर्थावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

5. Similarly, on the ends of the petals meeting the enclosing mandala circle, the 8 Mothers representing the asta matrka-s must be worshipped. Starting from the east, as depicted on the yantra (deva pūja format)

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam pañcam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं पञ्चमावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

6. Now worship the 8 pītha-s at the junctions of the petals, where two consecutive petals meet, starting from the west, as depicted on the yantra (śrī pūja format).

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam sastam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं षष्टमावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

7. Now worship the 10 Bhairava-s within the 5^th circle mandala, starting from the East, as depicted on the yantra (deva pūja format).

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam saptam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं सप्तमावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

8. Now worship the 8 yoginī-s within the 8 triangles formed at the intersection of the two squares within the innermost 6^th circle mandala. Starting from the East, as depicted on the yantra (deva pūja format).

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam astam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं अष्टमावरणार्चनं ॥

hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

9. Now worship the nyasa-s around the innermost inverted triangle mandala. Starting from the East, as depicted on the yantra (deva pūja format).

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam navam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं नवमावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

10. Now worship the 3 Kali devi-s at the corners of the innermost inverted triangle mandala. Starting from the West, as depicted on the yantra (śrī pūja format).

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam daśam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं दशमावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

11. At the very centre of the yantra, worship the bindu with the root mūla mantra, followed by the mantra to worship śrī pratyaṅgira along with śrī bhairava.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karala damstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे कराल दंष्ट्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुँ फट् ।

80. om̐ aim̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ śrī bhairava sahitam śrīmat śrī pratyaṅgira paravama śrī padukam pūjayami tarpayami namaḥ ।

ॐ ऐँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ श्री भैरव सहितां श्रीमत् श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा परावामा श्री पादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः ।

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam ekadaśam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं एकादशमावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

12. Now once again at the pericarp of the bhūpura (gates), worship the various deities. Starting from the West, as depicted on the yantra (śrī pūja format).

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam dvadaśam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं द्वादशावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

13. Finally, near the Devi at the bindu (centre of the yantra), worship Her skin and complexion as well as Devi Herself and offer flowers to the Devi thrice, along with various mudras and tarpaNa water.

89. om̐ aim̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ asite namaḥ śrī padukam pūjayami tarpayami namaḥ ।

ॐ ऐँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ असिते नमः श्री पादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः ।

90. om̐ aim̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ carmaya namaḥ śrī padukam pūjayami tarpayami namaḥ ।

ॐ ऐँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ चर्माय नमः श्री पादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः ।

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karala damstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे कराल दंष्ट्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुँ फट् ।

80. om̐ aim̐ hrīm̐ śrīm̐ śrī bhairava sahitam śrīmat śrī pratyaṅgira paravama śrī padukam pūjayami tarpayami namaḥ ।

ॐ ऐँ ह्रीँ श्रीँ श्री भैरव सहितां श्रीमत् श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा परावामा श्री पादुकां पूजयामि तर्पयामि नमः ।

Offer flowers with the mantra:-

abhīsta siddhim me dehi śaranagata vatsala ।

bhaktya samarpaye tubhyam trayodaśam-avaranarcanam ॥

अभीष्ट सिद्धिं मे देहि शरणागत वत्सल ।

भक्त्या समर्पये तुभ्यं त्रयोदशावरणार्चनं ॥

Hold a flower for bali and utter the mantra:-

pūjita starpitaḥ santu

पूजिता स्तर्पिताः सन्तु

9. Bali vidhanam (बलि विधानम्)

Sacrifices are given at the end of the worship and the offerings are dedicated to Devi and distributed to everyone for general welfare.

(NOTE – If performing the Homam, then Bali and śanti mantras in sections 9 and 10 can be recited after the homam is complete.)

In the North-Eastern īśana direction utter the following mantra for bali. –

vam vatukaya namaḥ ehyehi devi putra vatukanatha kapila jatabhara bhasvat trinetra jvalamukha sarva vighnan naśaya naśaya sarvopacara sahitam balim grnha grnha svaha ॥

वाम् वटुकाय नमः एह्येहि देवि पुत्र वटुकनाथ कपिल जटाभार भास्वत् त्रिनेत्र ज्वालामुख सर्व विघ्नान् नाशय नाशय सर्वोपचार सहितम् बलिम् गृण्ह गृण्ह स्वाहा ॥

In the South-Eastern agneya direction, utter the following mantra for bali, facilitating the various yoginis.

yoginībhyo namaḥ ūrdhvam brahmandato va divi gagana tale bhūtale niskale va patale va tale va pavana salilayor yatra kutra sthita va ksetre pīthopa pīthadisu ca krtapada dhūpa dīpadikena prīta devyaḥ sada naḥ śubhabali vidhina pantu vīrendra vandya ॥

yam̐ yoginībhyo namaḥ svaha sarva yoginī hrīm̐ phat svaha ॥

योगिनीभ्यो नमः ऊर्ध्वम् ब्रह्माण्डतो वा दिवि गगन तले भूतले निष्कले वा पाताले वा तले वा पवन सलिलयोर् यत्र कुत्र स्थिता वा क्षेत्रे पीठोप पीठादिषु च कृतपदा धूप दीपादिकेन प्रीता देव्यः सदा नः शुभबलि विधिना पान्तु वीरेन्द्र वन्द्या ॥

यँ योगिनीभ्यो नमः स्वाहा सर्व योगिनी ह्रीँ फट् स्वाहा ॥

In the South West nirrti direction, recite the following mantra to facilitate Ksetrapala-s  –

ksam̐ ksīm̐ ksūm̐ ksaim̐ ksaum̐ ksaḥ ksetrapala ati bali sahitam balim grnha grnha svaha ॥

क्षँ क्षीँ क्षूँ क्षैँ क्षौँ क्षः क्षेत्रपाल अति बलि सहितम् बलिम् गृण्ह गृण्ह स्वाहा ॥

In the North West vayavye direction, recite the following mantra to facilitate Lord Ganapati –

gam̐ gīm̐ gūm̐ ganapataye vara varada sarva janam me vaśamanaya balim grnha grnha svaha ॥

गाँ गीँ गूँ गणपतये वर वरद सर्व जनम् मे वशमानय बलिम् गृण्ह गृण्ह स्वाहा ॥

After offering bali, one can continue with the regular mantra japa.

10. Śantistavam (शान्तिस्तवम्)

To bring about peace and prosperity, the Śanti mantras should be recited –

nandantu sadhakaḥ sarve vinaśyantu vidūsakaḥ ।

avastha śambhavī me astu prasanno astu guruḥ sada ॥

नन्दन्तु साधकाः सर्वे विनश्यन्तु विदूषकाः ।

अवस्था शाम्भवी मे अस्तु प्रसन्नो अस्तु गुरुः सदा ॥

In the North-Eastern īśanye direction, recite the following –

nirmalya vasinyai namaḥ ।

निर्माल्य वासिन्यै नमः ।

pūrvam jagrat svapna susupti avasthasu manasa vaca padbhyam udarena śiśna prana deha dharmadhi karanato yuktam yatkrtam tatsarvam madīyam śrī pratyaṅgira carane samarpanamastu ।

om̐ tat sat ।

पूर्वम् जाग्रत् स्वप्न सुषुप्ति अवस्थासु मनसा वाचा पाद्भ्याम् उदरेण शिश्ना प्राण देह धर्माधि कारणतो युक्तम् यत्कृतम् तत्सर्वम् मदीयम् श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा चरणे समर्पणमस्तु ।

ॐ तत् सत् ।

11.Homam –

Homam is the fire ritual that is offered to the deity to help us achieve our cherished desires, keep away negative forces and to crush adversaries in competitions.

First of all, We start with worshipping Lord Ganapati to help us succeed in our endeavor, to perform this homam.

A. Ganapati stuti (गणपति स्तुति)

śuklambaradaram visnum śaśivarnam caturbhujam ।

prasannavadanam dhyayet sarvavighnopa śantaye ॥

शुक्लांबरदरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजं ।

प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोप शान्तये ॥

Let us meditate on Lord Visnu clad in white with four arms, dispelling all obstacles with a smiling demeanor. He is Lord Ganapati, the remover of all obstacles.

Now, we proceed to the next step with sipping the water through the acamana process.

B.Ācamanam (आचमनम्) –

C. Homa saṅkalpam (होम सङ्कल्पम्) –

Saṅkalpam is the pledge that we undertake before proceeding with the rituals. We are to state our location details and our names in this prayer. Wherever ‘amuka’ is specified, substitute context specific names, such as continent, year, country etc. If the specifics are unknown, one can substitute with ‘pratyaṅgira’ and proceed.

asyaśrī mahavisnorajñaya pravartamanasya adya brahmanaḥ dvitīyapararthe śvetavarahakalpe vaivasvata manvantare kaliyuge pradhamapade amukadvīpe amukavarse amukakhande meroḥ amukadikbhage amukadeśe bhagavatsannidhau asmin vartamana vyavaharika candramanena amukasamvatsare ayane amukartau amukamase pakse amukatithau amukavasare naksatre śubhayoge śubhakarane evam guna viśesana viśistayam amukagotradbhavasya amukanamadhyeyasya aham śrī pratyaṅgira devata prītyartham, śrī pratyaṅgira devata mūlamantra homam karisye ।

अस्यश्री महाविष्णोराज्ञाया प्रवर्तमानस्य आद्य ब्रह्मणः द्वितीयपरार्थे श्वेतवराहकल्पे वैवस्वत मन्वन्तरे कलियुगे प्रधमपादे अमुकद्वीपे अमुकवर्षे अमुकखण्डे मेरोः अमुकदिक्भागे अमुकदेशे भगवत्सन्निधौ अस्मिन् वर्तमान व्यावहारिक चान्द्रमानेन अमुकसम्वत्सरे आयने अमुकऋतौ अमुकमासे पक्षे अमुकतिथौ अमुकवासरे नक्षत्रे शुभयोगे शुभकरणे एवम् गुण विशेषण विशिष्टायां अमुकगोत्रद्भवस्य अमुकनामध्येयस्य अहं श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता प्रीत्यर्थम्, श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता मूलमन्त्र होमम् करिष्ये ।

Now, we proceed with establishing a Kalaśa for the homam.

D. Kalaśa pūja (कलश पूज)

Kalaśa is a vessel that represents the entire universe, the triads and is used to signify and acknowledge the presence of the entire universe and it’s powers. The following śloka verses are recited to establish the vessel.

kalaśasyamukhe visnuḥ kanthe rudrassamaśritaḥ ।

mūle tatrasthito brahma madhye matrganaḥ smrtaḥ ॥

kuksautu sagara ssarve saptadvīpa vasundhara ।

rgvedo tha yajurvedaḥ samavedo hyatharvanaḥ ॥

aṅgaśca sahita sarve kalaśambu samaśritaḥ ।

ayantu devapūjartham duritaksaya karakaḥ ॥

gaṅge ca yamune caiva godavarī sarasvatī ।

narmada sindhu kaverī jale’smin sannidhim kuru ॥

कलशस्यमुखे विष्णुः कण्ठे रुद्रस्समाश्रितः ।

मूले तत्रस्थितो ब्रह्मा मध्ये मातृगणाः स्मृताः ॥

कुक्षौतु सागरा स्सर्वे सप्तद्वीपा वसुन्धरा ।

ऋग्वेदो थ यजुर्वेदः सामवेदो ह्यथर्वणः ॥

अङ्गश्च सहिता सर्वे कलशांबु समाश्रिताः ।

आयन्तु देवपूजार्थम् दुरितक्षय कारकाः ॥

गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वती ।

नर्मदा सिन्धु कावेरी जले‘स्मिन् सन्निधिम् कुरु ॥

Recite the full Gayatrī mantra –

om̐ bhūḥ om̐  bhuvaḥ om̐ suvaḥ om̐ mahaḥ om̐ janaḥ om̐ tapaḥ om̐ satyam om̐ tatsavitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhīmahi dhiyo yonaḥ pracodayat ।

om̐ apojyotīrasomrtam brahmabhūrbhuvassuvarom ।

ॐ भूः ॐ  भुवः ॐ सुवः ॐ महः ॐ जनः ॐ तपः ॐ सत्यं ॐ तत्सवितुर् वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो योनः प्रचोदयात् ।

ॐ अपोज्योतीरसोमृतं ब्रह्मभूर्भुवस्सुवरोम् ।

E. Dīpa prajvalanam (दीप प्रज्वलनं):-

Light a lamp (dīpa). Add clarified butter or sesame oil or both, if available. Add enough to keep the lights aflame for a long time. If needed, keep adding the oil or butter or both as needed, to keep the flames till the end of the homam. Recite the following śloka.

śloka॥ bho dīpa! brahmarūpena sarvesam hrdi samsthitaḥ ।

atastyam sthapayamyadhya madajñana mapakuru ॥

श्लोक॥ भो दीप! ब्रह्मरूपेन सर्वेषां हृदि संस्थितः ।

अतस्त्यां स्थापयाम्यध्य मदज्ञान मपाकुरु ॥

F. Guru stuti (गुरु स्तुति) –  Worship the guru before proceeding further –

gurubrahma gururvisnuḥ gururdevo maheśvaraḥ ।

gurusaksatparam brahma tasmai śrī gurave namaḥ ॥

गुरुब्रह्म गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।

गुरुसाक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः ॥

Nyasas of the mūla mantra are to be recited. The below nyasas are Mahapratyaṅgira devi. One can follow the nyasas for the mantra initiated instead of the below –

G.kara nyasaḥ ( कर न्यासः ) :-

H. hrdaya nyasaḥ ( हृदय न्यासः ) :-

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digbandhaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः॥

I.Dhyanam (ध्यानम्)

simharūdhatikrsnam tribhuvana bhayakrdrūpa mugram vahantī ।

jvala vaktra vasana nava vasana yugam nīlamanyabhakantiḥ ।

śūlam khadgam vahantī nijakarayugaḻe bhakta raksaika daksa ।

seyam pratyaṅgira samksapayatu ripubhirnirmitam śo’bhicaram ॥

सिंहारूढातिकृष्णम् त्रिभुवन भयकृद्रूप मुग्रम् वहन्ती ।

ज्वाला वक्त्रा वसाना नव वसन युगम् नीलमण्याभकान्तिः ।

शूलम् खड्गम् वहन्ती निजकरयुगळे भक्त रक्षैक दक्षा ।

सेयम् प्रत्यङ्गिरा संक्षपयतु रिपुभिर्निर्मितम् शोऽभिचारम् ॥

Meaning – Let us meditate upon the lion faced Divine Mother who rules all the three realms and is the most terrifying in form and action. She is emitting fire from our wide gaping mouth and is dark in complexion. She is holding a trident and sword and is ready to protect Her devotees at all times and vanquish all enemies, internal and external.

J. Homakunda pūja (होमकुण्ड पूज) –

Now, we need to worship the fire ablutions vessel (homa kunda) before the homam process can start.

1. vīksana (वीक्षण) – The mūla mantra should be recited, while glancing at the homa kunda. The same mantra that was used earlier for the nyasa-s should be recited

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

1. proksana (प्रोक्षण) –  Recite the ‘phat’ (फट्) mantra and sprinkle water around the homa vessel with the darba (long grass stalks) grass stalks.

We need to recite the mūla mantra once again –

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

Following which, we need to display the namaskar mudra to the homa vessel and recite the following mantra –

śrī pratyaṅgira devata homakundaya namaḥ ।

श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता होमकुण्डाय नमः ।

a. Starting from left to right, on the East side, assign the three lines to the following deities by reciting their mantras –

mukundaya namaḥ ।

īśanaya namaḥ ।

purandaraya namaḥ ।

मुकुन्दाय नमः ।

ईशानाय नमः ।

पुरन्दराय नमः ।

b. Starting from Bottom to Top, on the Northern side, assign the three lines to the following deities by reciting their mantras –

brahmane namaḥ ।

vaivasvataya namaḥ ।

indrave namaḥ ।

ब्रह्मणे नमः ।

वैवस्वताय नमः ।

इन्द्रवे नमः ।

Write the below mantra in the middle of the homa kunda vessel –

om̐ hrīm̐ om̐

ॐ ह्रीँ ॐ

Follwing which, recite the mūla mantra and offer flowers to the vessel –

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् ।

V. Agni pratisthapana (अग्नि प्रतिष्ठपन) –

Before establishing fire in the homa vessel, we need to take a pledge, utter the purpose and perform some nyasas as described below –

1. saṅkalpa mantra (सङ्कल्प मन्त्र) –Utter the following mantra for the pledge –

homaṅgatvena agni pratisthapana karisye ।

होमाङ्गत्वेन अग्नि प्रतिष्ठापन करिष्ये ।

1. viniyogaḥ (विनियोगः) –

asya śrī vaiśvanara mahamantrasya ।

bhrgu rsiḥ ।

devī gayatrī chandaḥ ।

śrī vaiśvanaro devata ।

ram̐ bījam ।

svaha śaktiḥ ।

jataveda kīlakam ।

sveccha prayoga siddhyarthe home viniyogaḥ ॥

अस्य श्री वैश्वानर महामन्त्रस्य ।

भृगु ऋषिः ।

देवी गायत्री छन्दः ।

श्री वैश्वानरो देवता ।

रँ बीजं ।

स्वाहा शक्तिः ।

जातवेद कीलकं ।

स्वेच्छा प्रयोग सिद्ध्यर्थे होमे विनियोगः ॥

Meaning:- This prayer/mantra japa is to invoke the Divine Mother Śrī Vaiśvanara Devata and invoke Him in the homa mantra japa to obtain His complete blessings in all aspects, and especially for the conduct of the homam. The sage (rsiḥ) is bhrgu, the meter (chandas) for the mantra is Gayatrī and the deity is Śrī Vaiśvanara (agni), the seed (bījam) is ram̐, the power or śakti is svaha. The key to unlock is jataveda.

1. Ṛsyadi nyasa ( ऋष्यादि न्यास ) :-

1. Kara nyasaḥ ( कर न्यासः ) :-

1. hrdaya nyasaḥ ( हृदय न्यासः ) :-

bhūr-bhuva-ssuvarom-iti digbandhaḥ ॥

भूर्भुवस्सुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः॥

1. Agni pītha pūja (अग्नि पीठ पूज) –

The pedestal of agni is worshipped with the following mantras on all the ten sides of the homa vessel. Eight corners and two to represent top and bottom between NE and E and SW and W. Rice grains (aksata-s) are placed in these locations. –

1. Āsana pūja (आसन पूज) –
   1. The pūja is performed by first uttering the below mantra and offering a seat (asana) to Lord Agni –

ram̐ vahnyasanaya namaḥ ।

रँ वह्न्यासनाय नमः ।

1. Lord Agni is welcomed with the mantra –

saparivaram agnim avahayami ।

सपरिवारम् अग्निम् आवाहयामि ।

1. Fire lit in a closed container (make sure there is air flow to ensure the fire remains lit), is brought near the homa vessel, uttering the below mantra –

phat phat ।

फट् फट् ।

The top of the fire container must be removed uttering the following mantra –

hum̐ hum̐ ।

हुँ हुँ ।

Now uttering the following mantra, bring the fire closer to the homa vessel –

ram̐ ram̐ ।

रँ रँ ।

1. Now contemplating on the Divine Superconsciousness Paramatma (Brahman), Lord Agni, the greater jatharagni and the inner antaragni and equating with the Agni in the fire container and treating them all as same, utter the Agni bīja  “ram̐” (रँ), to energize the fire within the fire container and activate it to it’s full potential.
2. Now uttering the pranava mantra “om̐” (ॐ), the fire in the container is elevated to it’s conscious state.
3. Uttering the amrta bīja  “vam̐” (वँ), the divine nectar is infused into the fire.
4. Now contemplate this fire to be flowing down from the forehead ajña cakra to the base root mūladhara cakra and likewise into the homa vessel.
5. Recite the pranava mantra “om̐” (ॐ) eight times and form a protective layer (raksa kavaca) with the mantra “hum̐ phat” (हुँ फट्).
6. Reciting the below mantra and contemplate within offering salutations to Lord Agni.

ram̐ vahnimūrtaye namaḥ ।

रँ वह्निमूर्तये नमः ।

1. Recite the pranava mantra “om̐” (ॐ) three times and hover the fire sparks from burning cinders obtained off the fire container, clockwise over the homa vessel. This should be done thrice.
2. Utter the following mantra and put some burning cinders on the South Western direction.

hūm̐ phat kravyadebhyaḥ svaha ।

हूँ फट् क्रव्यादेभ्यः स्वाहा ।

1. Uttering the below mantras, the fire from the fire container should be placed inside the homa vessel.

bhūr bhuvaḥ suvarom ।

भूर् भुवः सुवरोम् ।

hrūm̐ vahni caitanyaya namaḥ ।

ह्रूँ वह्नि चैतन्याय नमः ।

1. On the burning cinders inside the smaller fire container, leave some rice grains (aksata-s) and sprinkle water.
2. Now utter the following mantras offering prayers to Lord Agni.

citpiṅgala hanahana dahadaha pacapaca ।

sarvajña  ajñapaya svaha ॥

चित्पिङ्गल हनहन दहदह पचपच ।

सर्वज्ञ  अज्ञापय स्वाहा ॥

hrīm hrīm̐ jvala jvala prajvala prajvala hum̐ phat svaha ।

ह्रीं ह्रीँ ज्वल ज्वल प्रज्वल प्रज्वल हुँ फट् स्वाहा ।

1. Now getting up, one must display the jvalinī mudra and offer salutations with the namaskar mudra. The following śloka must be uttered –

agnim prajvalitam vande jatavedam hutaśanam ।

suvarna varna mamalam samiddham viśvatomukham ॥

अग्निम् प्रज्वलितम् वन्दे जातवेदम् हुताशनम् ।

सुवर्ण वर्ण ममलम् समिद्धम् विश्वतोमुखम् ॥

1. The following mantra is also chanted –

om̐ vaiśvanara jataveda iha vaha lohitaksa sarvakarmani sadhaya svaha ।

ॐ वैश्वानर जातवेद इहा वह लोहिताक्ष सर्वकर्माणि साधय स्वाहा ।

1. Now taking water in an uddharani (deep wedge spoon) from a pañcapatra bowl, recite the following mantras offering water in a separate plate, thereby performing the arghya and padya procedures –

om̐ agnaye namaḥ padyam samarpayami ।

ॐ आग्नये नमः पाद्यम् समर्पयामि ।

om̐ agnaye namaḥ arghyam samarpayami ।

ॐ आग्नये नमः अर्घ्यम् समर्पयामि ।

om̐ agnaye namaḥ acamanīyam samarpayami ।

ॐ आग्नये नमः आचमनीयम् समर्पयामि ।

1. The pañcapūja procedures are performed on the homa vessel, offering sandalwood powder, flowers, incense and waving a lamp in a clockwise direction three times. –

lam̐ prthivī tattvatmikayai namaḥ gandham dharayami ।

लँ पृथिवी तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः गन्धम् धारयामि ।

ham̐ akaśa tattvatmikayai namaḥ puspaiḥ pūjayami ।

हँ आकाश तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः पुष्पैः पूजयामि ।

yam̐ vayu tattvatmikayai namaḥ dhūpam aghrapayami ।

यँ वायु तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः धूपम् आघ्रापयामि ।

ram̐ tejasa tattvatmikayai namaḥ dīpam darśayami ।

रँ तेजस तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः दीपम् दर्शयामि ।

1. Now once again offer water in the designated plate uttering the following mantra –

dīpanantaram acamanam samarpayami ।

दीपानन्तरम् आचमनम् समर्पयामि ।

1. Now submit a little portion of the naivedya offerings (non-watery and easily flammable) to the homa vessel with the following mantras.

vam̐ amrta tattvatmikayai namaḥ amrta naivedyam samarpayami ।

वँ अमृत तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः अमृत नैवेद्यम् समर्पयामि ।

1. Taking one darbha grass stalk, dip it in clarified butter (ghee) and put it in the homa vessel.
2. Take two more small pieces of darbha grass and place them in the ghee vessel, splitting the contents into three sections. The three sections now represent the ida, susumna and piṅgala nadi-s.
3. Using the sruva spoon, dip in the right portion representing the left ida nadi reciting the ‘namaḥ’ mantra and taking some butter recting the below mantra, pour in the homa kunda vessel. This signifies the opening of the left eye of Lord Agni in the Homa kunda vessel.

om̐ agnaye svaha ।

ॐ आग्नये स्वाहा ।

1. Likewise, using the same sruva spoon, dipping in the middle portion representing the susumna nadi reciting the ‘namaḥ’ mantra and taking some butter recting the below mantra, pour in the homa kunda vessel. This signifies the opening of the middle eye of Lord Agni in the Homa kunda vessel.

om̐ agnisomabhyam̐ svaha ।

ॐ अग्निषोमाभ्याँ स्वाहा ।

1. Finally, using the same sruva spoon, dipping in the right portion representing the piṅgala nadi reciting the ‘namaḥ’ mantra and taking some butter recting the below mantra, pour in the homa kunda vessel. This signifies the opening of the right eye of Lord Agni in the Homa kunda vessel.

om̐ agnaye svistakrte svaha ।

ॐ आग्नये स्विष्टकृते स्वाहा ।

1. Now taking some ghee using the same sruva spoon from the middle susumna portion, offer in the homa kunda, uttering the following four mantras –

om̐ bhūḥ svaha ।

ॐ भूः स्वाहा ।

om̐ bhuvaḥ svaha ।

ॐ भुवः स्वाहा ।

om̐ suvaḥ svaha ।

ॐ सुवः स्वाहा ।

om̐ bhūrbhuvassuvaḥ svaha ।

ॐ भूर्भुवस्सुवः स्वाहा ।

1. Then once again offer three more ahuti-s (offerings) of ghee, using the same spoon with the following mantra –

om̐ vaiśvanara jataveda iha vaha lohitaksa sarva karmani sadhaya svaha ।

ॐ वैश्वानर जातवेद इहा वह लोहिताक्ष सर्व कर्माणि साधय स्वाहा ।

1. Jihvahomam (जिह्वाहोमम्) –

The homam must first be conducted for all the tongues (Jihva) of Lord Agni, which are seven in total. The three guna-s (qualities) of Sattva (calm and spiritual), Rajas (emotional, passionate, caring) and Tamas (pride, aggression, lustful etc.) are also represented for the tongues and oblations offered to all the qualities of the tongues. The same shorter sruva ladle should be used for pouring the ghee. The longer sruci ladle will be consecrated later.

i. Satvika jihvaḥ (सात्विक जिह्वाः) –

1. Rajasa jihvaḥ (रजस जिह्वाः) –

1. Tamasa jihvaḥ (तमस जिह्वाः) –

1. Jihvadi devata homam (जिह्वादि देवता होमम्) –

1. Ṣadaṅga devata homam (षडङ्ग देवता होमम्) –

1. Astamūrti homam (अष्टमूर्ति होमम्) –

1. Astamatrka homam (अष्टमातृका होमम्) –

1. Astabhairava homam (अष्टभैरव होमम्) –

1. Dikpalaka homam (दिक्पालक होमम्) –

1. dikpalaka homam (दिक्पालकायुध होमम्) –

1. Consecration of Sruci ladle –
2. Take four spoonfuls of ghee in the shorter Sruva ladle and pour on to the longer Sruci ladle.
3. Turn the Sruva ladle upside down while placed on the Sruci ladle.
4. Place a flower on the Sruci ladle with the Sruva still in the upside down position and lift both the ladles up to the left breast.
5. Get up and place the right foot forward and recite the following mantra –

om̐ vaiśvanara jataveda iha vaha lohitaksa sarvakarmani sadhaya vausat ।

ॐ वैश्वानर जातवेद इहा वह लोहिताक्ष सर्वकर्ंआणि साधय वौषट् ।

1. Pour the ghee that’s in the ladles, into the homa kunda.
2. Take some rice grains (aksata-s) in the palm along with some water. Pray to the homa kunda and leave the water on the East side and the aksata-s on the West side.
3. As a respect to Lord Agni, recite the following śloka and sprinkle water all around the homa kunda.

prajmukhagne mama abhimukho bhava sumukho bhava ।

suprasanno bhava varado bhava yadhokta jihvaya havirgrhana ॥

om̐ bhūr bhuvassuvaḥ ।

प्राज्मुखाग्ने मम अभिमुखो भव सुमुखो भव ।

सुप्रसन्नो भव वरदो भव यधोक्त जिह्वाया हविर्गृहाण ॥

ॐ भूर् भुवस्सुवः ।

1. kundamekhala pūja (कुण्डमेखला पूज) –

Pūja to the homa kunda is once again performed and aksata-s are dropped on all the eight corners of the vessel and four darbha grass stalks are placed in the four main directions starting from East. The following mantras are recited for the eight directions.

1. maha ganapati homam (महा गणपति होमम्) –

Lord Mahaganapati is to be worshipped in the Homa Kunda in the following manner. The Sruva spoon can be used for this purpose.

After completion of the above, four more Āhuti-s (oblations) must be performed for the entire Mahaganapati mantra.

1. Pradhana devata homam (प्रधान देवता होमम्) –

Before the Homam for the main deity is started, we need to follow the below procedures –

1. Offer our obeisances to the guru with the following mantra and offer one oblation in the fire –

śrī gurubhyo namaḥ ।

श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ।

1. Next offer an Āsana to the deity’s yantra, with the following mantra and offer one oblation in the fire –

om̐ śrī pratyaṅgira devata yogapīthaya namaḥ ।

ॐ श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता योगपीठाय नमः ।

1. Now the mūla mantra should be recited ten times with svaha appended at the end. One must assume that Śrī Pratyaṅgira devi is now invoked into the fire and Her yantra is formed inside the Homa Kunda.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat svaha ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् स्वाहा ।

1. Pranapratistha (प्राणप्रतिष्ठा) –

The below mantra is recited to infuse life into the yantra that is deemed to be established in the homa kunda. Place the right hand above the homa kunda at the shoulder level and recite the below mantra thrice.

om̐ am̐ hrīm̐ krom̐ yam̐ ram̐ lam̐ vam̐ śam̐ sam̐ sam̐ ham̐

om̐ ksam̐ sam̐ ham̐ saḥ hrīm̐ om̐ ham̐ saḥ śrī pratyaṅgira devataprana iha pranaḥ

om̐ am̐ hrīm̐ krom̐ yam̐ ram̐ lam̐ vam̐ śam̐ sam̐ sam̐ ham̐

om̐ ksam̐ sam̐ ham̐ saḥ hrīm̐ om̐ ham̐ saḥ śrī pratyaṅgira jīva iha sthitaḥ

om̐ am̐ hrīm̐ krom̐ yam̐ ram̐ lam̐ vam̐ śam̐ sam̐ sam̐ ham̐

om̐ ksam̐ sam̐ ham̐ saḥ hrīm̐ om̐ ham̐ saḥ śrī pratyaṅgira devata sarvendriyani vaṅmanaḥ caksuśrotra ghrana prana ihaiva agatya sukham cirantisthantu svaha

om̐ ksam̐ sam̐ ham̐ saḥ hrīm̐ om̐ ।

ॐ आँ ह्रीँ क्रोँ यँ रँ लँ वँ शँ षँ सँ हँ

ॐ क्षँ सँ हँ सः ह्रीँ ॐ हँ सः श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवताप्राणा इह प्राणाः

ॐ आँ ह्रीँ क्रोँ यँ रँ लँ वँ शँ षँ सँ हँ

ॐ क्षँ सँ हँ सः ह्रीँ ॐ हँ सः श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा जीव इह स्थिताः

ॐ आँ ह्रीँ क्रोँ यँ रँ लँ वँ शँ षँ सँ हँ

ॐ क्षँ सँ हँ सः ह्रीँ ॐ हँ सः श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता सर्वेन्द्रियाणि वाङ्मनः चक्षुश्रोत्र घ्राण प्राणा इहैव आगत्य सुखं चिरन्तिष्ठन्तु स्वाहा

ॐ क्षँ सँ हँ सः ह्रीँ ॐ ।

1. The pañcapūja procedures are performed offering padyam, arghyam and acamanam to śrī pratyaṅgira devi first and then the five procedures are invoked. –

om̐ śrī pratyaṅgirayai namaḥ padyam samarpayami ।

ॐ श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरायै नमः पाद्यम् समर्पयामि ।

om̐ śrī pratyaṅgirayai namaḥ arghyam samarpayami ।

ॐ श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरायै नमः अर्घ्यम् समर्पयामि ।

om̐ śrī pratyaṅgirayai namaḥ acamanam samarpayami ।

ॐ श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरायै नमः आचमनम् समर्पयामि ।

lam̐ prthivī tattvatmikayai namaḥ gandham dharayami ।

लँ पृथिवी तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः गन्धम् धारयामि ।

ham̐ akaśa tattvatmikayai namaḥ puspaiḥ pūjayami ।

हँ आकाश तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः पुष्पैः पूजयामि ।

yam̐ vayu tattvatmikayai namaḥ dhūpam aghrapayami ।

यँ वायु तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः धूपम् आघ्रापयामि ।

ram̐ tejasa tattvatmikayai namaḥ dīpam darśayami ।

रँ तेजस तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः दीपम् दर्शयामि ।

Now once again offer water in the designated plate uttering the following mantra –

dīpanantaram acamanam samarpayami ।

दीपानन्तरम् आचमनम् समर्पयामि ।

vam̐ amrta tattvatmikayai namaḥ amrta naivedyam samarpayami ।

वँ अमृत तत्त्वात्मिकायै नमः अमृत नैवेद्यम् समर्पयामि ।

The pañcapūja procedures are deemed to be performed on the homa vessel, by offering sandalwood powder, flowers, incense and waving a lamp in a clockwise direction three times. Now submit a little portion of the naivedya offerings (non-watery and easily flammable) to the homa vessel with the following mantras.

1. Now uttering the below mantra, contemplate the oneness of the mouths of Lord Agni and Devi Pratyaṅgira.

agni śrī pratyaṅgira devata ekīkaranardham pañcavimśati ahutim hosyami ।

अग्नि श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता एकीकरणार्धम् पञ्चविंशति आहुतिम् होष्यामि ।

Complete 25 recitations of the mūla mantra with svaha appended.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat svaha ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् स्वाहा ।

1. Next, contemplate the oneness of the spiritual channels (nadī-s) of Lord Agni and Devi Pratyaṅgira, with the following mantra –

agni śrī pratyaṅgira devata nadī sandhanardham ekadaśa ahutim hosyami ।

अग्नि श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता नाडी सन्धानार्धम् एकादश आहुतिम् होष्यामि ।

11 invocations of the mūla mantra are to be completed with svaha appended.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat svaha ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् स्वाहा ।

1. Make offerings to the pītha devata-s, avarana devatas with the following mantras, contemplating their presence in the homa kunda.

om̐ mandūkadi paratattvanta pīthadevatabhyaḥ svaha ।

ॐ मन्डूकादि परतत्त्वान्त पीठदेवताभ्यः स्वाहा ।

om̐ samasta avarana devatayai svaha ।

ॐ समस्त आवरण देवतायै स्वाहा ।

om̐ samasta pītha devatayai svaha ।

ॐ समस्त पीठ देवतायै स्वाहा ।

Now make ajyahuti (selfless) homa offerings with 10 recitations of the mūla mantra, with svaha appended.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat svaha ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् स्वाहा ।

1. Homa prarambham (होम प्रारम्भम्) –

The homa of śrī pratyaṅgira begins now. The mūla mantra, with svaha appended must be recited as many times as desired. At least 108 or 1008 or more, if time permits. All the ista kamya dravya-s (wish fulfilling fire ritual supplies) can be mixed with clarified butter (ghee) and put in the fire with each invocation of the mūla mantra, at the time of reciting ‘svaha’. Care should be taken NOT to put too much to make the fire humungous or to fill up the homa kunda to the brim. Use best judgment based on the size of the homa kunda.

In general, yellow sesame seeds, lots of red chillis, havan samagri (powder) packets and if available sticks associated with various planets, cow dung cakes etc. may also be used, based on the size of the homa kunda.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat svaha ।

ॐ ह्रीँ क्षँ भक्ष ज्वाला जिह्वे करालदंष्त्रे प्रत्यङ्गिरे क्षँ ह्रीँ हुं फट् स्वाहा ।

1. Homanta vidhi (होमन्त विधि) –

After the mūla mantra homa is complete, we need to perform the homa for mahavyahrti and brahmarpana, to appease the realms and the Creator.

1. Mahavyahrti homam (महाव्याहृति होमम्) –

Oblations should be offered to the mahavyahrti-s in the following manner –

1. Brahmarpana mantrahomam –

Oblations should be offered to Lord Brahma the Creator, with the following mantra. Make 8 offerings in the homa kunda.

om̐ tat sat itaḥ pūrvam prana buddhi deha dharmadhikara jagrat svapna susuptyavasthasu manasa vaca karmana yat smrtam yaduktam yacca krtam tat sarvam brahmarpanam bhavet bhūḥ svaha svaha ।

Devata bali –

Make sacrificial offerings (bali) to please the deities at the end of the homa. The bali is usually a pumpkin or a dry coconut. The bali offering is placed in the homa kunda with the following mantra –

śrī pratyaṅgira devatayai balim samarpayami ।

श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवतायै बलिम् समर्पयामि ।

P. Pūrnahuti (पूर्णाहुति) –

The final offering that is made in the fire is called pūrnahuti, signifying the completion of the homam fire ritual. The following procedures need to be followed –

1. Recite the below mantra to begin the pūrnahuti process –

pūrnahutim juhomi ।

Take a cloth, wrap up some fruits, flowers, a dry coconut, some fragrance, sandalwood and any other desired materials. The tied up bundle should be considered a devata and salutations must be offered to it. Offer dhūpa, deepam etc. to it, by displaying the pañca pūja mudras.

1. Pour ghee with offering 12 counts of the mūla mantra with svaha appended, on to the pūrnahuti bundle. This is done with the sruci and sruva ladles placed on each other like previously done.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat svaha ।

Now, place the pūrnahuti bundle into the homa kunda, culminating the ritual.

Generally, the fire should become huge at this time. Sometimes, it may not due to the residual and unburnt material inside the homa kunda. We once again offer 25 counts of ajyahuti (selfless) homa offerings of the mūla mantra, with svaha appended.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat svaha ।

Another 25 counts of the of ajyahuti (selfless) homa offerings of the mūla mantra, with svaha appended, should be offered to the avarana deities also.

om̐ hrīm̐ ksam̐ bhaksa jvala jihve karaladamstre pratyaṅgire ksam̐ hrīm̐ hum̐ phat svaha ।

Q. Dikpalaka bali ()-

Offerings of red rice or a lemon with kuṅkum (red powder) adorned and other cooked food must be placed in the 10 directions starting from East on a betel leaf (tambulam) around the homa kunda.

R. Bhūta bali (भूत बलि) –

Sacrificial offerings are also offered to the various bhūta-s. These are the five basic elements of life such as air, ether, water, fire and earth. Also, to all extra-dimensional beings that interfere in our karmas.

A betel leaf with a large red rice mound or a lemon laced with kuṅkum is placed in the North-Eastern side around the homa kunda. The following śloka is recited for the same and water and aksata-s are offered.

ye raudra raudrakarmano raudra sthana nivasinaḥ ।

yoginohyugrarūpaśca gananam adhipaścaye ।

bhūcaraḥ khecaraścaiva ye tisthantyantariksagaḥ ।

te sarve prītamanaso bhūtva grhnam tvimam balim ।

sarva vighnakrdbhyaḥ sarvabhūtebhyo hum̐ phat svaha ॥

ये रौद्रा रौद्रकर्माणो रौद्र स्थान निवासिनः ।

योगिनोह्युग्ररूपाश्च गणानाम् अधिपाश्चये ।

भूचराः खेचराश्चैव ये तिष्ठन्त्यन्तरिक्षगाः ।

ते सर्वे प्रीतमनसो भूत्वा गृह्णम् त्विमम् बलिम् ।

सर्व विघ्नकृद्भ्यः सर्वभूतेभ्यो हुँ फट् स्वाहा ॥

Now get up and offer salutations to the homa kunda and make 11 rounds around it clock-wise. Some ash around the peripheries can be taken and put on the forehead and some of the food offerings (prasadam) can be partaken.

S. Devata udvasanam (देवता उद्वासनम्) –

Now, we bid farewell to the deity śrī pratyaṅgira devi and thank for all the blessings received. The following śloka is recited.

gaccha gaccha bhavat sthanam karyam krtva pratyaṅgira ।

yatra brahmadayodevaḥ naviduḥ paramam padam ॥

गच्छ गच्छ भवत् स्थानम् कार्यम् कृत्वा प्रत्यङ्गिरा ।

यत्र ब्रह्मादयोदेवाः नविदुः परमम् पदम् ॥

T. Agni udvasanam (अग्नि उद्वासनम्) –

Now, we bid farewell to Lord Agni and thank Him for all the blessings received. The following śloka is recited.

gaccha tvam bhagavan vahne svasthanam kundamadhyataḥ ।

yatra brahmadayo devaḥ tatra gaccha hutaśana ॥

गच्छ त्वम् भगवन् वह्ने स्वस्थानम् कुण्डमध्यतः ।

यत्र ब्रह्मादयो देवाः तत्र गच्छ हुताशन ॥

anena maya krtena homena śrī pratyaṅgira devata suprasanno varado bhavatu ।

अनेन मया कृतेन होमेन श्री प्रत्यङ्गिरा देवता सुप्रसन्नो वरदो भवतु ।=

After reciting the above śloka, we put water and aksata-s into the homa kunda.

suvar bhuvar bhūromiti digvimokaḥ ।

सुवर् भुवर् भूरोमिति दिग्विमोकः ।

Finally, we release the bind on all directions and end the pūja.

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