Adi Parashakti
Adi Parashakti also referred to as Adi Shakti, Mahadevi, is the supreme goddess in Shaktism tradition in Hinduism. According to that tradition, the goddess is recognized as superior to all deities.
| Adi Parashakti | |
|---|---|
Mother Goddess, Para Brahman, the Supreme Being Supreme Goddess in Shaktism | |
| Mantra | Om aim hreem kreem shreem[1] |
| Mount | Lion and Tiger |
| Texts | Devi Bhagavata Purana, Devi Mahatmya, Lalita Sahasranama |
| Festivals | Navaratri, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Lakshmi Puja |
Hinduism
Shaktism
Shaktas conceive the Goddess as the supreme, ultimate, eternal reality of all existence, or same as the Brahman concept of Hinduism. She is considered to be simultaneously the source of all creation. She has manifested herself as Shiva in male form. Her half is Shiva. [2]
Shakta Puranas
The Devi Bhagavata Purana described her in the form of Bhuvaneshvari. In her physical form she is described as the Mother of the Universe and is residing Manidweepa above all of the other realms.
Forms
Mahadevi can take various forms including Kali, Durga, and Tripura Sundari.
According to the Kalikula tradition in Shaktism. Mahakali is the highest aspect of Mahadevi.
According to the Srikula tradition in Shaktism, Tripura Sundari is the foremost of the Mahavidyas, the highest aspect of Mahadevi and also the primary goddess of Sri Vidya.
In Shaivism sect of hinduism, the Devi Parvati is the complete incarnation of Adi Parashakti.[3]
Adi Parashakti Media
Maa Shakti
The goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi
As Parvati, she is kind and tender and represents motherhood
As Tripura Sundari, she is the complete supreme form.
As Kali, she is ferocious and destroys evil
References
- ↑ Swami Narayanananda (1960). The Primal Power in Man: The Kundalini Shakti. Health Research Books. p. 50. ISBN 9780787306311.
- ↑ Dikshitar 1999.
- ↑ Kinsley 1998, p. [page needed].