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Adya Stotram: Here is How it can Transform You
- Protection from illness, enemies, and fear.
- Safety and relief during travel and sea journeys.
- Blessings of wealth, abundance, and security.
- Enhanced maternal health and prevention of miscarriages.
- Divine guidance and favor from deities like Kubera for financial stability.
- Cleansing of Karma and release from worldly attachments.
- Victory in competitions, debates, and conflicts.
- Mental resilience and emotional strength.
- Protection from natural calamities and theft.
- Deep spiritual experience and connection with Goddess Kali.
A Disclaimer
The Adya Stotram relates to Kali Devi Mahavidya. So it is my humble request to Sadhakas to undertake study and practice of this Stotram under a Guru who has Himself established himself under the Grace of Kali Devi.
In other cases, those who have taken shelter under a Vaishnava Guru can also recite the Adya Stotram as a special case, because of its close links with Lord Narayana. So in any case, taking shelter of a Guru in either the Shakta or Vaishnava sect is recommended.
This Stotram can also bring about situations that can be strange and overwhelming if not done under the guidance of a Guru. So before we proceed into this video post I would like to make it very clear about this most important point which is not often mentioned in material that speaks about this Stotram, especially because it is connected to a Mahavidya.
What is the Adya Stotram?
Adya Stotram is a short hymn of 20 verses composed in easy Sanskrit. It finds its mention in the Brahma Yamala Tantra as a part of a conversation between Lord Brahma and his mind-born son Narada.
The Adya stotram is famous in Bengal because Adya Maa lives in Dakshineswar, West Bengal. Adya Devi is the personification of Adya Shakti or the primordial force that creates, maintains, and destroys. For Shaktas, she is the sole refuge and ultimate destination.
In her womb, the individual lives, thrives and breathes his last.
The Case of Annada Thakur cannot be missed
An interesting anecdote tells us that Adya Ma appeared in the dream of her Bhakta Annada Thakura revealing to him the esoteric song and its glories. Adya Ma had Annada Thakur submerge Her deity in the sacred Ganges, thus the original deity is not present with us.
However, her photographs are still there for worship. Even Today, Adya Ma is present with every soul who prays to her with innocent devotion.
Adya Stotram and its Vaishnava Connections
Now, I shall state the benefits of reciting the Adya Stotram. There is a Vaishnava and Shakta perspective to this stotram. As per the stotram, the reciter develops love for Lord Vishnu.
How? Well, Devi is the sister of Sriman Narayana. Hence She is called Narayani or Padmanabha Swamy Sahodari. The two deities share a very close bond. As a fond brother, Lord Vishnu likes it when we glorify Devi.
So even Vaishnavas can recite the stotram. You may find our video on the benefits of chanting Om Namo Narayanaya interesting.
How Shaktas See The Adya Stotram
Now, Let us look at the Shakta angle. Since Adya ma is feminine energy, she cares for her devotees. With her motherly veil, she protects us from the scorching heat of Samsara. She is sensitive towards the distress of womankind.
Childless women attain motherhood by Her grace. Devi prevents miscarriages and birth of stillborn babies when the mother recites the Kavacham with immense bhakti. The stotram particularly glorifies the fearsome form of Kali.
Sri Ramakrishna and Devi Kali
She has an affinity with the Bengali Saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa who considers Her as his eternal Mother. Watch our video to know the Best Teachings of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
In West Bengal, the main altar of the Adya temple has three sub-altars. The lowest tier houses the idol of Sri Ramkrishna, the middle has Ma Adya and the top altar displays Radha and Krishna.
Benefits Of Chanting The Adya Stotram
Since Goddess Kali governs the dark energies of the universe, she offers protection from sickness, fever, death, enemies, and fear. The stotram too mentions the same. The goddess provides relief from sea or traveling-sickness.
Journeys end smoothly.
Listening to this esoteric hymn every day from the mouth of a pure devotee ends all bondages and attachments. Victory is a guaranteed feature that comes with this stotram, be it in war, sports, debates or competitions.
Write Adya stotram on a piece of paper and stick it on the temple wall of the house. There shall be no fear of fire or theft in the household. The wealth of the house stays safe.
It multiplies by the grace of Devi. The gods rejoice, when Devi is happy. They are the servitors of the Mother Goddess, By her instructions, they fill our lives with abundance.
For instance, when we face money problems, Lord Kubera shall support our financial needs. Thus we win the favor of all the gods. Devatas live in our bodies representing health, wealth and happiness.
So stay assured, that the recitation of the Adya Stotram promises all the three resources in one go. During bad times the engulfing energy of Devi shall suck out all heaviness and misery.
The goddess pulls the reciter in her suction like energy. One loses awareness of Kala, Time.
Hence, Kali is a Tamasik goddess, as her energy situates one in oblivion. The sadhaka may have a 6-Dimensional experience of Goddess Kali which might be frightful or intimidating.
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Remember, The Stotram is Part of the Agama Tantra
Since the stotram is a part of an ancient agama tantra, it has cosmic vibrations encoded in every syllable.
So having an adept but desireless Tantrika Guru from a recognized tradition is mandatory, if one intends to take up the sadhana of this Stotram as described in the Agamas.
It works on our subtle bodies, changing our mental make-up. Adya Stotram is equivalent to Durga Kavach, but can be very heavy on our consciousness as compared to the Durga Kavach.
It may also result in short time mental distortions because of attunement to the various energies of the great Goddess of Time Sri Adya. It invokes Devi to protect specific regions of the body.
Thus in very little time we can complete the recital, along with Phalashruti. Also, the stotram invokes the various forms of Devi and the holy sites they live in.
Some include Katyayani of Vraja, Mahamaya of Dwarka, Kalika of Bengal and Maheshwari of Ayodhya. You may also find our video on the benefits of chanting Om Kreem Kalikaye Namah Mantra interesting, given below.
Basic Rules for Chanting The Adya Stotram
One must observe a strict vegetarian diet with the exclusion of onion-garlic. Also, refrain from consuming alcohol and abusive substances. While invoking the divine mother, one must observe celibacy in thought, word and deed.
These lifestyle changes draw Devi’s attention at the earliest.
Who Can Recite The Adya Stotram?
I have many people asking me if they can chant Kali and Bhairav mantras without initiation. However, the question is- Can one handle the Shakti of Mahakali or Bhairava?
In Sanatana Dharma, every deity has an energy frequency. Let me give you an example.
A tiger and cow differ in their temperament. A tiger is ferocious while a cow is gentle. Hence, the way of approaching each of them is different. Only a well-built man of Rajasik temperament can approach a tiger else he may injure himself.
This is not the tiger’s fault. It is the way the tiger is. Similarly, Goddess Kali is raw Tamasik energy which needs channeling by a powerful and self attained Shakta Guru. The Sadhaka must handle her energy with care and caution.
Vishnu Mantras are Sattvik and safe to chant, symbolizing a cow. Trouble ensues all the more when one performs Tantrik Sadhana without supervision. Still, those who want to invoke Goddess Kali, should seek initiation and guidance from a qualified Shakta Guru.
If one does not have a spiritual master, one should pray for one. This is my personal take on taking up sadhana of the Adya Stotram.
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