Interviewer:
Greetings, Gurudev.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Greetings.
Interviewer:
We are continuing our series on the Ten Mahavidyas. Today, we will discuss the next Mahavidya in the sequence. However, before we start, I want to address something that is likely as painful for you as it is for us, your devotees. You have mentioned this multiple times: a specific channel continues to broadcast your old episodes in various ways. Could you briefly tell your followers about this?
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
To those who watch and enjoy my episodes, I want to say this: I have parted ways with the Hiranmay Ghoshal channel. I was removed from there simply to exploit the "Gurudev" name for profit. When the channel started, I made a vow before the Mother that if the channel earned revenue from advertisements, a portion should be given to the Mother's cause, as there are many poor people I need to support and look after.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
But later, I saw that they were busy pocketing all the money. I was treated like a stray dog on the street. I eventually found out through my disciples, who manage websites and are tech-savvy, that I was no longer considered a part of that channel—they had set up someone else as the owner and claimed I had no rights. Why should I provide episodes to someone who is exploiting my name? It has been a one-sided game. I am speaking out today because I had immense trust in them, and this is the result of that trust. They are the ones who turned on me. I ask my viewers to consider this. I have stayed silent for a long time, but today I feel mentally distressed enough to speak up.
Interviewer:
Right. Let's move on to our next topic regarding the Ten Mahavidyas.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Today, we will talk about Goddess Chinnamasta. We previously discussed Bhairavi; now comes Chinnamasta, followed by Dhumavati. Chinnamasta and Dhumavati are two fierce and complex forms of the Divine Mother. Chinnamasta is deeply connected to spiritual science. Many of you have seen her image.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
I will recite a dhyana (meditation) for the Mother, which will help you understand how advanced this spiritual science is. In her form, the Mother has severed her own head and is drinking the blood gushing from her neck. Beside her are her two companions, Dakini and Varnini. This represents the Ida and Pingala nadis (energy channels) within our bodies. It is a biological science. These two channels connect to the kidneys and run up to the lungs. Then there is the Sushumna nadi.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
The Mother severing her head and drinking her own blood is a profound representation of the Sushumna nadi—the subtle energy channel that runs from the base of the spine (Muladhara) up to the thousand-petaled lotus (Sahasrara). Below her feet is a man lying down with a woman on top of him in a state of reverse intercourse (Viparita Rati). The blood flowing from the two side nadis is consumed by Dakini and Varnini, while the Mother drinks from the central stream of the Sushumna.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
(Guru Syama Khepa recites a Sanskrit Dhyana Mantra for Goddess Chinnamasta)
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
This mantra describes her radiance as equal to a billion suns. She holds the three qualities—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. She is the supreme goddess who has captivated Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara within her womb-like center.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Chinnamasta is not easily worshipped by everyone because of her immense power. She represents the "Double Dissolution." This science is within us. We have two kidneys—Ida and Pingala—and the Sushumna channel which the Mother drinks from.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Consider this: when a person dies, doctors often wait four hours before issuing a death certificate. Why? Because the "Third Nadi" (Sushumna) can remain active even after the pulse stops. In ancient times, Kavirajes (traditional healers) would check this third nadi to confirm death. Doctors today look at the first and second pulses, but the third can linger. This is why Chinnamasta is so deeply connected to our anatomy and life force.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
To worship her, one must understand Kumbhaka (breath retention). As we breathe in and out, the air pressure helps bloom the "lotuses" (chakras) within us. All the "Five M's" (Pancha Makara) of Tantra are within our own bodies; they don't need to be brought from outside. This is a very advanced and fierce science.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
According to Tantric traditions, few people worship Chinnamasta because it is said that her worship can end one's lineage if not done correctly. It is a powerful, secret knowledge. She is naked, wearing a garland of bones, with teeth so beautiful they radiate light. She is in a state of supreme bliss while drinking her own blood.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
In summary, Chinnamasta is the embodiment of spiritual science. If someone understands her form, they understand the deepest mechanics of the human body and spirit. Her worship involves the Vajra (thunderbolt) energy. It is a fierce path that requires one-pointed focus and specific mantras.
Interviewer:
Thank you, Gurudev.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
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