Rudra Yamala Tantra: Bala Patalam - Literal Translation
Rudra Yamala Tantra: Bala Patalam - Literal Translation
Rudra Yamala Tantra: Bala Patalam - Literal Translation
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From here, the discussion is on the five limbs of Srividya Bala Tripura Sundari.
The five limbs are:
1. Patala – forms of Goddess like Yantra (visual form), mantra (sound form), dhyana (meditation
form), etc.
2. Paddhati – method of worshiping Goddess
3. Kavacha – armor for protection
4. Sahasranama – thousand names of Goddess
5. Stotra – hymn praising the Goddess
The first subsidiary text in the five limb, the Patala is discussed in verses that follow.
कै लासशिखरासीनं भगवन्तमुमापततम ् ।
kailāsaśikharāsīnaṃ bhagavantamumāpatim |
candrārdhamukuṭaṃ devaṃ somasūryāgnilocanam || 1 ||
Lord Shiva, the husband of Uma was seated on the peak of Kailasa mountain. He had crescent moon
on his diadem, and his three eyes were moon, sun and fire. (This verse including the 3 eyes as moon,
sun and fire has much depth and tantric significance, but we will limit to verbal simple meaning in this
translation.)
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Lord Shiva wearing elephant skin and having three eyes, was worshipped by the Gods.
The Gandharvas, Yakshas, Devas and Asuras were bowing with respect.
After worshiping her lord, with prayers and praises, Godess Bhiravi (wife of Shiva/Bhirava) rose up
and bowed to the lord. She started asking queries to the lord.
We see that Agama approach is followed in this scripture where Goddess takes the role of asking
questions and Shiva answers. In Nigama approach, Shiva asks questions and Goddess answers.
श्रीभैरवी ।
śrībhairavī |
bhagavan karuṇāmbhodhe sarvāgamaviśārada |
tvatprasādānmayā sarvāḥ śrutā vidyāḥ sureśvara || 4 ||
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श्रीभैरवुः ।
śrībhairavaḥ |
śṛṇu devi pravakṣyāmi pañcāṅgaṃ sādhakeṣṭadam |
paṭalaṃ paddhatiṃ varma tathā nāmnāṃ sahasrakam || 6 ||
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Final sub text being hymns of praises called Stavaraja. O Mahadevi, listen to this with one pointed
focus. Shri Bala Parameshwari bestows both materialistic wellbeing and spiritual liberation.
O Mahadevi, one may give away kingdom, life, house, wealth and prosperity, and everything one
possesses. But this vidya should never be given away (to those who are not true spiritual seekers).
There is no other Vidya resembling this Vidya, suitable for Kali Yuga. Shri Bala Tripura vidya gives
siddhi (accomplishment in Sadhana) quickly.
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It should be revealed only to disciples who have control over senses, and who are devoted to their
Guru. O Parameshvari, this vidya should not be revealed to a disciple that is not dedicated to spiritual
path.
O Maheshvari, I will reveal the mantra, yantra, prastara, dhyana, and prayoga of Goddess Bala.
O Deveshi, first listen to the unfolding of the fruitful mantra. All effort should be made to conceal it,
as knowledge of it gives Siddhi.
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The mantra is formed by combining aiṁ - Vagbhava Bija, klīṁ - Kamaraja Bija, sauḥ - Shakti Bija, and
adding Namah at the end. Mantra of Bala is aiṁ - klīṁ - sauḥ namah
No obstacles, No impurity and No restrictions are linked to this mantra. O Mahadevi, it is the King of
Mantras in the Kali Yuga which can make a person a Siddha.
For Mantra - Dakshinamurti is the Seer, Pankti is the Metre for pronunciation, and Goddess for the
mantra is Tripura Bala. "Aim" is the (Bija) Seed and "Sauh" the (Shakti) Energy.
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"Klim" is the Keelakam (key to unlock). For Sankalpa (stating purpose) - Its application is for attaining
Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Nyasa is to be done on top of head, heart region and reproductive
region.
Nyasa also to be done on feet, lotus in navel region and all body parts. The various nyasa prescribed
by Rishis for Goddess Bala is to be followed.
The various Nyasa include Kara Nyasa (for Hands) and Shadanga Nyasa (for six key regions), which are
done with the bijas in the mantra, O Maheshvari.
Now I will reveal the dhyana form for meditation, for the benefit of sadhakas.
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Goddess Bala is to be meditated as wearing red clothes, with a crescent moon on her forehead,
effulgent as the rising sun and with three eyes. She has four hands, holding a book and a rosary,
showing the gestures of protection and blessing, and she is seated on a red lotus.
The sadhaka should meditate on this form while repeating the mantra for success in achieving Siddhi.
The sadhaka needs to repeat the mantra 3,00,000 times (japa) before doing Purascharana.
Purscharana is a ritual for attaining siddhi. In Purascharana, 1/10 of japa count is used doing homa
(offering in fire), 1/10 of homa count is used for tarpana (liquid oblation), 1/10 of tarpana count is
used for marjana (self clensing) and 1/10 of marjana count is for bhojana (to feed).
Now I reveal the Yantra of Goddess Bala, which is not easily obtained and which bestows both
materialistic wellbeing and spiritual liberation.
त्रबन्दुत्रिकोणवसुक ोणकनागपिवृत्तिर्ाग्ञ्चतमहीसदनिर्ं च ।
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bindutrikoṇavasukoṇakanāgapatravṛttatrayāñcitamahīsadanatrayaṃ ca |
bālādicakramidamārtiharaṃ girīśe brahmendraviṣṇunamitaṃ gaditaṃ mayā te || 22 ||
The Yantra has a Bindu in the center of a triangle, which is surrounded by eight triangles, this is
further surrounded by eight petals, adorned with three circles and also has an enclosure.
O daughter of Himavan (Himalaya mountan), this yantra of Bala along with her attendant deities
destroys greed. Vishnu and Brahma offers homage to this yantra revealed by me .
One should worship the Shaktis residing in the pedestal, while inscribing the Yantra. The pedestal
Shaktis are Will (Iccha), Knowledge (Jnana), Action (Kriya), Generate Desire (Kamini), Giver of what is
Desired (Kamadayini), Pleasure (Rati), Joy resulting from Pleasure (Ratipriyananda), and Thoughts
(Manonmani)
व्र्ोमपवधततातीर्ं सदाशिवमहापदम ् ।
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vyomaparvatatārtīyaṃ sadāśivamahāpadam |
pīṭhapadmāsanāyānte namontaḥ pīṭhamantrakaḥ || 25 ||
The mantra to be used for placing the pedestal (Peedha) shaktis is: " vyoma parvata tārtīyaṃ sadāśiva
mahāpadam pīṭha padmāsanāyā namah".
षोडिाणधस्ततो मत
ू ौ ग्तलप्तार्ां मल
ू मन्ितुः ।
आवाह्र् पज
ू र्ेद देवीमप
ु चारैुः पथ
ृ ग्नवर्ैुः ॥ 26 ॥
After using the 16 syllables pedestal mantra, the sadhaka should use the root mantra to invoke Devi.
After invoking the Goddess in the yantra, she is to be worshiped with the ritual accessories, following
the rules of puja.
Having invoked the Goddess Bala in the centre of the yoni (Bindu in the central triangle), one should
worship her three main attendent deities Rati on the left, Priti on the right, and Manobhava at the
apex of central triangle.
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सभ
ु गाख्र्ा भगा पश्चात्तत
ृ ीर्ा भगसवपधणी ॥ 29 ॥
भगमाला तथानङ्गादर्ानङ्गकु सम
ु ा परा ।
अनङ्गमेखलानङ्गमदनेत्र्ष्टिततर्ुः ॥ 30 ॥
One should worship the Parts and accessories of Goddess (Limbs - Anga, Weapons - Ayudha and
Ornaments - Bhushana) inside the yoni (central triangle) starting from the South East.
On the four directions starting from East (East, West, North, South) and in front of the triangle one
should worship the Five Kamas (Gods of Desire - Manobhava, Makaradwaja, Kandarpa, Manmadha
and Kamadeva) and Five Baneshis (Arrow Goddesses - Dravina Bana, Samshobana Bana, Akarshana
Bana, Vashikarana Bana, and Sammohana Bana).
In the eight yoni (triangles) outside the central triangle, one needs to worship Goddess Subhaga,
Bhaga, Bhagasarpini, Bhagamalani, Ananga, Anangakusuma, Anangameghala and Anangamadhana.
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In the space between the eight petals, surrounding the eight yonis, one needs to worship Brahmi,
Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, Chamundi and Mahalakshmi. In the eight petals, the
eight Bhiravas are worshiped (Asitanga Bhirava, Ruru Bhirava, Chanda Bhirava, Krodisha Bhirava,
Unmatta Bhirava, Kapali Bhirava, Bhishana Bhirava, and Samhara Bhirava. On the tip of the petals, the
eight primary seats are to be worshipped, starting with Kamarupa Peedha.
The eight seats are Kamarupa Peedha, Adima Peedha, Maleya Peedha, Kolhagiri Peedha, Chauhara
Peedha, Kulanthaka Peedha, Jalandhara Peedha, and Odhyana Peedha.
वेतालमग्ननग्जह्वं च कालान्तककपाशलनौ ॥ 33 ॥
The ten directions (8 directions starting from East, then up direction and down direction) of the three
enclosures outside the petals needs to be worshipe d.
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The dieties in the first enclosure are: Hetuka, Tripurantaka, Vetala, Agnijihva, Kalantaka, Kapali,
Ekapata, Bhimarupa, Maleya and Hatakeshwara. The dieties in the second enclosure are: Indra, Agni,
Yama, Nirita, Varuna, Vayu, Soma, Ishana, Ananta and Brahmana. The dieties in the third enclosure
are: Vajra, Shakti, Dhanda, Khadga, Pasha, Angusha, Gadha, Trishul, Chakra and Padma.
Finally outside the enclosure, the dieties in the eight directions are to be worshiped. They are: Vatuka,
Yogini, Kshetrapala, Ganapati, Vasu, Surya, Rudra and Bhuta.
One should worship all the elements and then the weapons.
In the center meditate on Bala along with Kameshwara.
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A Kaula should worship using the five makaras according to the rules of Kaulachara.
Note: The five makaras would mean Madya (wine), Mamsa (meat), Matsya (fish), Mudra (parched
rice) and Maithuna (copulation) for a Vamachari (left hand path follower) and these five offerings are
replaced with substitutes by Mishrachari (mixed path follower).
The mantra sadhaka should worship Mahadevi in the bindu ( center of the yantra) with Akshata mixed
with Gandha (grain mixed with scent like sandal pasta), Pushpa (flowers), Dhoopa (incense), Dipa
(flame) and Jala tarpana (liquid oblation). This is popularly called Layanga.
Note: The Dakshinachara method (right hand approach) of worship is suggested as Layanga. Here the
5 offerings are Jala, Gandha, Pushpa, Dhupa and Dipa corresponding to five elements.
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The sadhaka who is skilled in performing these rites, gets results quickly. The application s are
(Stambhan) Paralysing, (Mohanam) Deluding, (Maranam) Killing, Attracting (Akarshanam),
Subjugating (Vashikaranam), Driving Away (Ucchadanam), Peace Making (Shantikam) and Healing
(Poushtikam). The key to obtaining results is proper sadhana of Goddess Bala.
राजसूर्ेन्दुवातानां दस्र्ुवाददमुखेषु च ॥ 43 ॥
This appilication methods are to be revealed to only those devoted to Goddess and needs to be
concealed from pashus (animal like - materialistic without any spiritual inclination).
(Stambhan) Paralysing - On the first day of the Waxing Moon, the sadhaka needs to take bath and
perform daily rites. By midday the sadhaka has to go to a deserted place. Here the sadhana has to
perform japa and then homa (offering on fire pit). The fire offering using mantra of Bala, should be
1/10 count of japa (similar to purascharana). The offerings done includes ghee, payasam (type of
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pudding), curd and so forth. After performing fire oblation to the Goddess, then person gains the
ability to paralyze.
(Mohanam) Deluding - The sadhaka has to go to the cremation ground by dusk and perform japa of
Bala mantra on a seat made of owl feathers. Next fire oblation (homa) which is 1/10 of japa count.
The offerings in fire include ghee, wine, grain, shoots and lotus seeds. This gives the sadhaka the
ability to delude the world.
(Maranam) Killing - Having gone in the morning or at night to the place of Ghosts and Ele mentals
(Cremation Ground), the sadaka needs to do marana prayoga.
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For Maranam after following the rules in previous verse: The vira sadhaka needs to recite the vidya of
16 syllables (Shodashi mantra) in front of cremation pyre. Then homa is to be performed, by offering
ghee and fragrant balls (Gulgul) in the fire pit.
When performing homa, the offerings should be mixed with hair of Chandalas. Performing this mixed
offering ensures success in killing enemies.
(Akarshanam) Attracting - On the eighth day of Shukla Paksha (waxing phase - from no moon to full
moon) the sadhaka should recite main Bala mantra.
After reciting the mantra (japa) and meditating on the Goddess, the sadhaka has to perform homa
where mantra along with offering is done 1/10 of the japa count using ghee, lac and flowers.
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Also use wheat, menstrual blood, and incense sticks. O, Devi this is the approach to be followed to
accomplish the ability to attract.
(Vashikaranam) Subjugating - On a the ninth day of Shukla Paksha, the after sadhaka should first take
bath and perform daily rite.
Then the sadhaka should offer ghee, fish, eggs, lotus, pearls, and body hair of deer as offering in fire
pit. By performing this, the sadhaka is able to subjugate and enslave others.
(Ucchadanam) Driving Away - On the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (wanning phase - after Full moon
going to No moon), the sadhaka needs to recite the mantra on a river bank. The vira sadhaka should
be seated in Shirsha Asana while reciting the mantra.
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After japa, the sadhaka needs to perform homa where the count of making offering is 1/10 of japa.
The fire offering should have ghee, blue lotus, cloves, black pepper and tamarind. Then one may
cause an enemy to flee.
(Shantikam) Peace Making - On a fifth night of Krishna Paksha, the sadhaka first needs to recite the
mantra. Then perform home with 1/10 count, offering ghee, fish, sugar cane and camphor in the fire
pit.
Thus sadhaka can then bring peace in great disputes, events that causes great fear and adversities .
(Poushtikam) Healing - On the eighth day of Krishna Paksha (wanning phase) the sadhaka should take
bath and get seated in a comfortable pedestal for (Poushtikam) Healing.
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For (Poushtikam) Healing after following the rules in previous verse: The vira sadhaka should then
recite mantra of Goddess Bala 10000 times and should perform homa (fire offering) with 1/10 japa
count (1000 times), with ghee, camphor, grapes, betel leaves, goat flesh and blood. This is the
method to achieve accomplishment in healing. This is the secret teaching, which reveals the Tattvas .
सूर्ाधददवारेषु जपैदधिसाहस्रसंख्र्कै ुः ॥ 57 ॥
A person can give all materialistic possessions, but this secret teachings should be concealed in Kali
Yuga. Starting from Sunday, the sadhaka needs to recite the mula matra of Goddess Bala 10,000
times.
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Thus ends Sri Bala Tripura Sundari paṭalaḥ, revealed from the conversation between Bhairava and
Bhairavi, in Rudra Yamala Tantra.
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