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Sri Katyayani-vrata | The Meaning of the Mantra

The īśvarī of this mantra is Śrīmatī Rādhārānī, but first Mahāmāyā cleans us, makes a foundation, and cuts our attachment for others, as well as others’ attachment for us. A baby catches anything and puts…

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Sri Katyayani-vrata | Who is Adhīśvarī?

The sages of Daṇḍakāraṇya were not alone in their desire to meet and serve the Lord of Sweetness. The personified śāstras prayed to Bhagavān Śrī Kṛṣṇa to be able to serve Him and have a…

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Utpannā Ekādaśī

Utpannā Ekādaśī marks the birthday of Ekādaśī. Still, this is not her only form. She has numerous forms, just like Gaṅgā-devī has three svarūpas . In one form Gaṅgā is the wife of Śāntanu Mahārāja…

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Utpannā Ekādaśī

Of the twenty-four Ekādaśīs that appear in the course of twelve months, Utpannā Ekādaśī marks the first Ekādaśī of the year. It comes in the month of Mārgaśīrṣa (November/December), during the dark fortnight, kṛṣṇa-pakṣa. According…

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