Pratyangira Dandakam

​ॐ नमः प्रत्यङ्गिरायै ॥

Shree pratyangiraa dand'akam'

om namah' pratyangiraayai||

praarthanaa –
nivasati karaveere sarvadaa yaa shmashaane
vinatajanahitaaya pretarood'he maheshi |
himakara himashubhraam' panchavaktraam' tvamaadyaam'
dishatu dashabhujaayaa saa shriyam' siddhilakshmeeh'||

dand'akam –
aim' khphrem | jaya jaya jagadamba pranata hariharahiranyagarbha pramukha suramukut'a mandaaramaalaa parimaladatipat'ala vaachaala charana pund'areekeshu pund'areekaaksha pramukha kara kambu vimala mandaakinee sharadendu kundaaravindasandoha sundarashareeraprabhe | jaya jaya mahaakaal'i kaalanaashini samayachakre melaapakaashini siddhiganayoginee veeravidyaadharee jananikara munikurumbinee tumbinee kadamba kinnaravaaraadhyamaane karaal'o vidhaane siddhilakshmeeprade viroopaakshachakshusam'vaase aanandarasadaayike tribhuvananaayike sphuradanarghamani muktabaleekalaapamadhyasthitaa chakshutravaabharana jhanajhanaayamaana taruvallareevahala prabhaa pat'ala paaleekri'ta sakala dingmand'ala gand'asthalollasita ravishashikund'ale peeta kat'hina kucha kalasha yugal'aantanuvaalakulita nara mund'aavalee mand'ite, chand'i rudhirapaanapramatte pretakalottaala vetaala karataalikaa taad'ana taand'ava pramukhaa nat'a d'aakinee chakra chankramana chakitavitaaya chamatkaara visphurita pishaacha pralaya chitkaara dhvani mukharakanaveera shmashaanaadhinivaasinee rudraskandhaadhirud'he, shad'aadhaaramadhyaaravinda mandirodaraankuchonnata prasootajagaamamanaayamaanakula kund'alinee shaktiprabhaa pradeepikaa sakhamanaasavalerigamadaakaasha shashimand'alaamri'tadhaaraa payonidhigamana maanasairudita hasairakhila saadhakairavibhaavyate maatri'kaachakra sambhaavite mri'gaanka kunkumaaguru mri'gamadaangaraaga parimalavaasitaavaasa manimand'ape khand'endu mand'itorujat'aakalaapakalita karaveerodaara karahaara kanaka ketakee navamaalikaa taalikaa madayantikaa maadhavee vividha gandhabandhura gandhavaaha vahadarunasavanaachale dhyaanaakaara chakita trinayanaachale om jaya jaya jagajjanani jaya jaya ||1||

khphrem' aim | jaya jaya navaaksharee navatyadhikashataakshara mantramaalaadhidaivate kaal'i kaatyaayani kapaalini nararudhiravashaapishita paripoorna kapaala karavaala trishoola khat'vaanga ghant'aa mund'a paashaankusha varaa'bhaya shobhitakare sukare baddhaveeraasane siddheshvari siddhavidyaadharoragendrakaa dhyaayamaanaanghri layeshaambhavaavesha vibhave devadevi mahaadevi anaakhye umaakhye sadaapoornimaarakhye lasattaarakaakhye akaaraaksharadosphuradambaraakaare mahaavyomni vyomavaameshvaree kund'ike khecharee gocharee dikchari shaambaree shakti chakra kriyechchhaajnyaanarupa gunaateeta nityaamri'te nityabhogaprade sandhyaavasaanasamaye laasyavilaase t'at'amahaanat'a jat'aajoot'aapagaari rasadalankaara sakalakaavyakalaakalaapa vahaladhee triguna prabandha vividhabandhu sundara kavitaa siddhide ri'ddhide buddhide jnyaanade maanade shaarade shod'ashaaksharaadhirood'ha sakalasiddhi chaturvargaphalavidhaayini pranatajanahitakaarini
jaya jaya jagadamba pratyangire khphrem' aim' om ||2||

mama sakaladuritaanapanuda apanuda jaya jaya pratyangire jaya jaya jaya he aim' om hreem' shreem' kleem' khphrem' om ||3||

iti shree pratyangiraa dand'akam |

Meaning

The Sri Pratyangira Dandakam is a forceful, martial-style hymn dedicated to Devi Pratyangira (an aspect of Bhadrakālī). Formed in the dandaka meter—rich, rhythmic and repetitive—it invokes fierce protective energies (sword/club/noose imagery and powerful bija-mantras such as “Khfreṁ Aīm…”) to annihilate enemies, dispel black-magic and malicious tantric attacks, and provide strong spiritual armor. The composition includes an initial salutation, a powerful mantra cluster, dhyāna (meditative) cues, and sections that map protective powers over the body and environment.

Key points (English):
    •    Form: Dandaka — long, energizing stanzas suited for invoking combative, protective Devi-aspects.
    •    Core mantras: The chant contains seed-syllables and the Khfreṁ/Aīm cluster — to be practiced with discretion and ideally under guidance.
    •    Rituals: Start with purification, nyāsa (placing mantric energies on limbs), short dhyāna, and offering/pūjā.
    •    Effects: Rapid relief from hostile forces, dissolution of black-magic/hexes, protection from spirits and major calamities, bolstered courage and spiritual potency.

How to practice (concise):
    •    Prepare (bath/clean altar), begin with “Om namaḥ Pratyangirayai.” Perform nyāsa and a short dhyāna on the form of the Devi. Recite the dandakam or the core mantra cluster in counted rounds (e.g., 108) as recommended. Offer panchapūjā (scent, flowers, incense, lamp, nectar).
    •    Because of the hymn’s fierce nature, practice ideally under a qualified guru for intensive cures or protective work.

Benefits (English summary):
    •    Protection from enemies, occult attacks and negative influences.
    •    Dissolution of nightmares, severe illnesses and ritual afflictions.
    •    Courage, resilience, success in critical conflicts, and enhanced spiritual protection.

Pratyangira Dandakam is traditionally chanted for protection, removal of occult negativity, fearlessness, mental steadiness, and relief from obstacles; several sources also describe it as supportive in distress, illness, nightmares, and adverse energies. The chanting approach commonly recommended in modern stotra sources is simple but disciplined: begin with reverence, keep a Pratyangira image or yantra if available, and chant consistently rather than casually.

## Benefits

- Protection from enemies, black magic, evil eye, and negative influences.

- Reduction of fear, inner disturbance, confusion, and mental stress.

- Support during obstacles, difficult periods, and journeys.

- Traditional devotional accounts also mention protection from nightmares, severe illness, and ritual afflictions.

## Chanting procedure

- Start with respect and a calm mind; sources emphasize devotional seriousness, not casual repetition.

- Choose a time that is traditionally considered favorable, such as Tuesday or Friday, or an auspicious lunar day like Ashtami, Purnima, or Amavasya.

- If you are doing mantra practice, many sources suggest chanting in a fixed count such as 9, 108, or 1008, depending on your capacity.

- Face the deity’s image or yantra if you have one, and keep the recitation steady and clear.

- Traditional warnings 

recommend guru guidance for intensive sadhana, especially for repeated or remedial use.

## Practical chanting format

1. Sit cleanly and quietly.

2. Offer a short prayer to Pratyangira.

3. Chant the Dandakam with steady pronunciation.

4. Keep a fixed count and same time daily.

5. Close with gratitude and a simple prayer for protection.

## Caution

Pratyangira practice as intense and best handled with guidance from a qualified guru, especially if you want to use it as a formal tantric sadhana rather than as devotional stotra recitation. A respectful, study-oriented recitation is the safest starting point.