Pratyangira Homam mantra

Pratyangira homam is a fierce protective fire ritual dedicated to Goddess Pratyangira (Atharvana Bhadrakali) used mainly for destroying negative forces, black magic, vega, and enemies, and for granting strong protection and spiritual strength. Because this is a tantra‑oriented homam with strict rules, the complete mantra and full procedure must ideally be given by a qualified Pratyangira guru; below is a standard structure and commonly used mantras that many lineages follow.

# Core Pratyangira Mantras Used in Homam

These are the most common forms you will hear in homam recordings and simple puja guides:

1. **Short mala/pratyangira mantra** (often used for japa and tarpana):  

{Om Sat Chit Ananda Mayi Pratyangira Devi Hreem}

2. **More complete form (often cited in homam contexts)**:  

{Om Hreem Phreem Pratyangira Atharvana Bhadrakali Hreem Phreem Svāhā}

   (Variations exist; some add “Sarva Yukta Shatru Samhara” etc.)

3. **Shatrusamhara / protection type mantra** (commonly chanted before and during homam):  

{Om Hreem Kshreem Pratyangira Devi Sarva Shatru Samhara Hreem Svāhā}   

   Exact syllables vary by lineage; many teachers give a specific “kamala/kshamala” type variant with additional nyasa mantras.

In a proper homam, the guru will specify:

- The exact **Pratyangira mantra** for your lineage,

- Associated **nyasa mantras** (cardinal, body, weapon nyasa),

- **Mukha mantras** for each of the four/faces (if following the 4‑face/pratishta form),

- The **homa mantra** (svāhā form) to be used in every offering.

# General Purpose and When It Is Done

Pratyangira homam is traditionally performed for:

- Removal of **black magic, tantra attacks, spells, and curses**.

- Protection from **vega, ghosts, evil spirits, and psychological disturbances**

- Destruction of **enemies, obstacles, and negative influences** (shatru sambaṃshāra).

- Strengthening **spiritual power, courage, and sattva against tamas**.

It is often done after proper diagnosis (by an experienced tantric/astrologer) and usually under guidance, not as a casual home ritual.

Standard Structure of Pratyangira Homam (Overview)

While exact details vary by tradition, a full homam generally follows this pattern:

# 1. Pre‑Homam Preparations

- **Place**: Clean, preferably east or north facing; a separate room or temple hall.

- **Persons**: Ideally conducted by a qualified **Pratyangira pandit/hotri**, with a few devotees as assistants.

- **Materials**:

  - Brick or metal **homa kunda** (fire pit) properly consecrated.

  - **Samidha** (wood pieces), **cow ghee**, **hurda** (mixed grains), **puffed rice**, **coconut**, **sandal**, **kumkum**, **flowers** (especially red), **milk**, **curd**, **honey**, **bananas**, etc.

  - **Yantra** of Pratyangira (often placed before the kunda or in a small altar).

  - **Kalasha** with water, **tulsi**, mango leaves, etc.

  - **Idli/laddu** or other **naivedya** for final offering.

### 2. Sankirta / Invocation and Preliminary Pujas

- **Ganapati puja** and **Navagraha puja** to remove obstacles.

- **Shodasha‑kala or avarana puja** if following a detailed tantric line (some traditions include 10‑ or 12‑layer avarana puja for Pratyangira).

- **Nyasa**:

  - **Matrika nyasa**, **kara nyasa**, **anga nyasa** with the given Pratyangira mantra.

  -Sometimes **mukha nyasa** for the four faces (if following the four‑face form).

These nyasas purify the practitioner and align them with the deity before the fire ritual.

 3. Establishment of the Deity (Pranapratishtha)

- The **Pratyangira yantra** or image is worshipped with:

  - **Avahana** (invocation),

  - **Asana** (offering of seat),

  - **Padya/anjali**, **pushpa**, **dhupa**, **dipa**, **naivedya**,

  - Chanting of the **main mantra** (japa) and **tarpana** (offerings of water, flowers, etc. while chanting).

In some lineages, the **Pancha‑tattva** or specific tantric ingredients are offered symbolically under strict guidelines.

## 4. Homam (Fire Ritual) Proper

The hotri chants the **Pratyangira homa mantra** (svāhā form) for each offering. A typical sequence:

1. **Dhyanam** – Mental visualization of Pratyangira (fierce form, lion/electric background, multiple arms, snake garlands, etc.).

2. **Prathama ahuti** – Offerings of:

   - **Samidha** with ghee,

   - Chanting:  

  {Om Hreem Phreem Pratyangira Atharvana Bhadrakali Hreem Phreem Svāhā}

 (or the lineage’s specific svāhā mantra).

3. **Repeated offerings**:

   - **Hurda** (grains), **puffed rice**, **coconut pieces**, **flowers**, etc., each accompanied by the same or slightly varied mantra.

   - Some traditions add specific **tattva ahutis** (earth, water, fire, air, space) with corresponding mantras.

4. **Special ahutis**:

   - For **shatru samhara**: additional offerings with mantras like  

 {Om Hreem Kshreem Pratyangira Devi Sarva Shatru Samhara Hreem Svāhā}

       - For **vega/black magic removal**: mantras emphasizing “nasha, nirodha, shatru pradushana” etc. (text varies by lineage).

The number of ahutis may be:

- **108**,

- **1008**, or

- Another fixed count decided by the guru based on the problem.

 5. Tarpana and Japa After Homam

After the main fire ritual:

- **Tarpana**: Offer water, flowers, rice, etc. while chanting the main mantra.

- **Japa**:

  - Continue **japa of the Pratyangira mantra** for a prescribed number (e.g., 108, 1008, or more) over days or weeks.

  - Some lineages prescribe daily japa for a **muhurta** (about 48 minutes) over 7–41 days.

This strengthens the protective energy generated by the homam.

## 6. Final Pujas and Naivedya

- **Purna ahuti** (final full offering) with ghee and grains.

- **Prasad distribution**:

  - Offer **naivedya** (sweet, fruits, etc.) to the deity and then distribute to devotees.

- **Aarti** and **stotra** chanting (e.g., Pratyangira stotra, Atharvana Bhadrakali stotra) if part of the tradition.

## Important Ritual Rules and Warnings

Because Pratyangira is a **tantric/fierce deity**:

- **Initiation**: The full mantra and complete procedure should be received from a **qualified guru** who has practiced Pratyangira sadhana. Uninitiated chanting or homam can be ineffective or disturbing.

- **Diet and conduct**:

  - Often requires **sattvic diet**, avoidance of alcohol/meat (unless specifically prescribed in a left‑hand path by a guru), and strict **purity**.

  - Some lineages specify certain days (e.g., **Amavasya**, **Krishna Paksha**, or specific **Friday/Tuesday** combinations).

- **Location**: Not recommended to do this as a casual home homam without proper guidance and consecration.