Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Nothing can be done without her. Nothing can be accomplished without this Bhairavi. She does not have a ruling planet, yet she controls everything. She controls everything. Two Bhairavis...
Host:
Pranam, Gurudev.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Pranam.
Host:
I hope all of you are doing well and chanting the Holy Name (Harinam). Gurudev has been discussing the Dasha Mahavidyas (Ten Wisdom Goddesses) here. He has already discussed the first four goddesses. Today, he will discuss the fifth goddess of the ten Vidyas, Mother Bhairavi. I request Gurudev to begin.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Regarding what you said about Bhairavi—Bhairavi has no ruling planet. While the other nine goddesses are associated with the nine planets (Navagraha), out of the ten Mahavidyas, this one goddess does not have a planetary association, yet she controls all the planets. That is Mother Bhairavi.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
In our Tantra sadhana (spiritual practice), there are eight Bhairavas and eight Bhairavis. Similarly, in the Chandi, we find the Ashta Shaktis (eight primary feminine forces). If we delve deeply into Tantric explanations, many hidden things will be revealed, which is why I don't want to go into that. My topic of discussion is simply Bhairava, Bhairavi, and the Goddess. Openly discussing the deep meditations (dhyana) and secrets of the goddesses is not entirely appropriate for us, so I am just giving a basic overview.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
We have eight Bhairavas. What are they? Asitanga Bhairava, Ruru Bhairava, Chanda Bhairava, Krodha Bhairava, Unmatta Bhairava, Kapala Bhairava, Bhishana Bhairava, and Samhara Bhairava.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Correspondingly, there are eight Shaktis [associated with Chandi]: Ugrachanda, Prachanda, Chandogra, Chandanayika, Chanda, Chandavati, Chandarupa, and Atichandika.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
These eight Bhairavas have eight Bhairavis, and usually, our Tantric practices and works are conducted through them. However, the deep explanations given in Tantra are not meant for the general public to know.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
But there is one thing people need to know: Bhairavi has no ruling planet. She controls everything. All the activities and works of my Tantra sadhana depend entirely on her, and she directs them. Nothing can be accomplished by bypassing her. Nothing can be done without Mother Bhairavi.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
As I said, they exist without a planetary ruler. Goddesses like Tripura Bhairavi, Mother Tripurasundari, or Mother Annapurna—they are Bhairavis, but they are devoid of planetary influence. They exist in their own sovereign state.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
There is a place in Benares (Varanasi) dedicated to the Saptarishi (Seven Sages) where regular worship takes place. Guddu Maharaj is there. Currently, he is the one who performs the Saptarishi puja, arati, and other rituals at the Saptarishi Mandal. Guddu Maharaj visited me once, and we had many conversations. Anyway, he maintains that place.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
So, aside from the eight Bhairavas and eight Bhairavis, we have the nine planets. If we exclude this one goddess, the other nine goddesses correspond to the nine planets. Bhairavi has no planet, but she controls everything. Especially Annapurna Bhairavi and Tripura Sundari—they do not have planetary associations, but they are worshipped as Bhairavis.
Host:
You just heard Gurudev speak about Goddess Bhairavi of the Dasha Mahavidyas in his own unique way. As I have mentioned before, the deities of the Dasha Mahavidya are goddesses of Tantra. It is very difficult to provide detailed information about them openly. There are many profound matters that simply cannot be spoken about publicly. Therefore, Gurudev only shares what is permissible.
Host:
We will bring discussions on the next goddesses of the Dasha Mahavidyas in future episodes. That's all for today's topic. Finally, Gurudev, as always, please say a few words to the viewers about Harinam.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Perform Harinam Sankirtan (congregational chanting of the Holy Name). I repeatedly say that there is no need for elaborate pujas or rituals. Harinam Sankirtan is the only way. The more you can do it, the better it is for you. Some do it once a day, some ten times. You can chant while walking on the streets, traveling, or doing anything at all:
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Harer Namaiva Kevalam, Harer Namaiva Kevalam, Harer Namaiva Kevalam.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Kalau Nastyeva, Nastyeva, Nastyeva Gatir Anyatha. (In this age of Kali, the Holy Name is the only way; there is no other way).
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Chant Harinam, chant the name of Rama, chant Hare Krishna wherever you are. There is no other path (Gatir Anyatha); no other doors are open to us.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
In the Kali Yuga, extensive rituals and pujas will eventually stop. The gods will slowly return to their own abodes. When that time comes, Harinam will be your only refuge. I keep repeating this same message. I don't know what others are saying—many prominent spiritual figures speak on TV and YouTube. But my only point is, no matter how great someone is, a time will come when the divine presence will leave the earth, and only Harinam Sankirtan will remain. You must do whatever you can now.
Host:
Well, may you all stay healthy, stay well, and keep chanting Harinam Sankirtan. Pranam, Gurudev.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Pranam.