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Shamshan sadhana (श्मशान साधना) is a Tantric spiritual practice performed in a **cremation ground** (shamshan/shmashaan), typically after midnight in complete darkness. It is most prominently practiced by **Aghoris** but also exists in other Tantric traditions, especially in eastern India (Bengal, Assam, eastern Bihar, Odisha). ### Key Characteristics | Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | **Timing** | After midnight (आधी रात बाद), during ghora andakara (extreme darkness) [2] | | **Types** | Three types: (1) Shamshan Sadhana, (2) Shiv Sadhana, (3) **Shava Sadhana** (most difficult—sitting on a burning corpse)  | | **Days for practice** | Ashtami, Chaturdashi, Amavasya, Purnima, Saturday (Shaniwar), Tuesday (Mangalwar)  | | **Best combination** | When Purnima/Amavasya falls on Saturday/Tuesday | | **Offerings** | Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian bhog are permitted | ### Ritual Procedure (for ordinary practitioners) 1. **Preparation**: Seek permission from Guru, Ganesh Ba...

The **64 Bhairavas** are 64 fierce manifestations of **Lord Shiva** as Bhairava, organized into 8 groups of 8. Each group is led by one of the **Ashta Bhairavas** (eight major Bhairavas), who presides over 7 subordinate Bhairavas, totaling 64. ### The 8 Ashta Bhairavas (chief forms) | # | Ashta Bhairava | Consort | Vahana (Mount) | Direction | |---|----------------|---------|----------------|-----------| | 1 | **Asitanga** | Brahmani | Swan | East  | | 2 | **Ruru** | Maheswari | Bull (Nandi) | Southeast | | 3 | **Chanda** | Kaumari | Peacock | South | | 4 | **Krodha** | Vaishnavi | Eagle (Garuda) | Southwest | | 5 | **Unmatta** | Varahi | Horse | West  | | 6 | **Kapala** | Indrani | Elephant | Northwest  | | 7 | **Bheeshana** | Chamunda | Ghost (Preta) | North  | | 8 | **Samhara** | Chandi | Lion | Northeast  | 2. The Remaining 56 Manifestations 9. Nilakanta Bhairava 10. Vishalaksha Bhairava 11. Martanda Bhairava 12. Mundana Prabhu Bhairava 13. Svachanda Bhairav...

Shri Rudrayamala Tantrokta Kalika Kavacham  **विनियोग**   ॐ अस्य श्री कालिका कवचस्य भैरव ऋषिः,   अनुष्टुप छंदः, श्री कालिका देवता,   शत्रुसंहारार्थ जपे विनियोगः । **ध्यानम्**   ध्यायेत् कालीं महामायां त्रिनेत्रां बहुरूपिणीं।   चतुर्भुजां ललज्जिह्वां पूर्णचन्द्रनिभाननां॥   नीलोत्पलदलश्यामां शत्रुसंघविदारिणीं।   नरमुण्डं तथा खड्गं कमलं च वरं तथा॥   निर्भयां रक्तवदनां दंष्ट्रालीघोररूपिणीं।   साट्टहासाननां देवी सर्वदा च दिगम्बरीम्॥   शवासनस्थितां कालीं मुण्डमालाविभूषिताम्।   इति ध्यात्वा महाकालीं ततस्तु कवचं पठेत्॥ **कवच प्रारम्भ**   ॐ कालिका घोररूपा सर्वकामप्रदा शुभा।   सर्वदेवस्तुता देवी शत्रुनाशं करोतु मे॥   ॐ ह्रीं ह्रीं रूपिणीं चैव ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रां रूपिणीं तथा।   ह्रां ह्रीं क्षों क्षौं स्वरूपा सा सदा शत्रून् विदारयेत्॥   श्रीं ह्रीं ऐंरूपिणी देवी भवबन्धविमोचिनी।   हुँरूपिणी महाकाली रक्षास्मान् देवि सर्वदा॥ ...

Bhootnath Ashtakam – Verse 1 शिव शिव शक्तिनाथं संहारं शं स्वरूपम्। नव नव नित्यनृत्यं ताण्डवं तं तन्नादम्। घन घन घूर्णिमेघं घंघोरं घंन्निनादम्। भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम्॥1॥ Verse 2 कळकळकाळरूपं कल्लोळंकंकराळम्। डम डम डमनादं डम्बुरुं डंकनादम्। सम सम शक्तग्रिवं सर्वभूतं सुरेशम्। भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम्॥2॥ Verse 3 रम रम रामभक्तं रमेशं रां रारावम्। मम मम मुक्तहस्तं महेशं मं मधुरम्। बम बम ब्रह्मरूपं बामेशं बं विनाशम्। भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम्॥3॥ Verse 4 हर हर हरिप्रियं त्रितापं हं संहारम्। खमखम क्षमाशीळं सपापं खं क्षमणम्। द्दग द्दग ध्यानमूर्त्तिं सगुणं धं धारणम्। भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम्॥4॥ Verse 5 पम पम पापनाशं प्रज्वलं पं प्रकाशम्। गम गम गुह्यतत्त्वं गिरीशं गं गणानाम्। दम दम दानहस्तं धुन्दरं दं दारुणम्। भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम्॥5॥ Verse 6 गम गम गीतनाथं दूर्गमं गं गंतव्यम्। टम टम रूंडमाळं टंकारं टंकनादम्। भम भम भ्रम् भ्रमरं भैरवं क्षेत्रपाळम्। भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम्॥6॥ Verse 7 त्रिशूलधारी संहारकारी गिरिजानाथमीश्वरम्। पार्वतीपति त्वम्मायापति शुभ्रवर्णं महेश्वरम...

Asuri Durga is a fierce, protective form of Goddess Durga in Hindu tantric traditions, often linked to the destruction of demonic forces (asuras) and the distribution of divine nectar during the Samudra Manthan myth. She embodies a softer, Lakshmi-like aspect while wielding power over Mercury (Budha Graha), aiding in overcoming obstacles like financial loss, family disputes, and health issues tied to the nervous system or right-side body ailments. Worshipped on Navaratri's fourth day or Wednesdays after sunset, her mantra invokes Mohini-like energy for protection, fame in arts, and stability. ## Mythological Origin Asuri Durga emerged when Adi Shakti empowered Vishnu's Mohini form to secure Amruta (nectar) for the Devas, slaying asuras in the process. This connects her to Atharva Veda references as a daughter of Atharvan, with blood-red attire and aghora (fierce) karma-destroying nature [1][2]. She resolves karmic debts from past lives, such as harming students, traders, or rel...

The Ashta Matrika are the eight Mother Goddesses, and their mantras are usually given as either moola mantras for each deity or jaap mantras used in worship and homa. Commonly listed forms include Brahmani, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, Chamunda, and often Narasimhi/Yogeshwari depending on the tradition.  ## Common Ashta Matrika names - Brahmani   - Maheshwari   - Kaumari   - Vaishnavi   - Varahi   - Indrani   - Chamunda   - Narasimhi or Yogeshwari, depending on the lineage.  ## What the sources show One source lists individual **jaap mantras** for the series, including Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maheshwari, and the rest, and another source describes their role in Ashta Matrika worship within Sri Vidya practice. A third source explains that Matrika worship is often connected with broader Shakti and alphabet-based spiritual symbolism.  ## Practice note Different sampradayas preserve differen...