Devotee:
Greetings, Baba.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Greetings, greetings. Yes, tell me.
Devotee:
Today we have come to Kalyani with you, to the home of Mother Bagala. Mother seemed very happy to see you after we arrived. Now, if you could say a few words about Mother Bagalamukhi.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Well, you had been there and repeatedly requested me to visit at least once. My health isn't very good—I have breathing difficulties—but I promised I would visit your home once to see Mother. So today, I've come to Mother Bagala.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Bagala is a Siddha-Vidya. Among the Dasha Mahavidyas—Kali, Tara, and the others—Bagala is a prominent Siddha-Vidya. I've come to this Siddha-Vidya today. The place is beautifully decorated, and Mother resides here quite gracefully. I had her darshan (divine sight) and performed some rituals, and I can feel that Mother is truly present here. She resides here.
Devotee:
Our Gurudev has come to you. Would you like to say something about that?
Female Caretaker:
This is a great fortune for me that Gurudev has come. It is such a blessing! When I first found my Guru, he also came to me of his own accord to initiate me into Mother's path. He came by his own will. At that time, I didn't have much understanding or knowledge, and I couldn't even serve him properly. He initiated me and left, and back then, I didn't even realize the significance.
Female Caretaker:
Later, he entrusted Mother to me, saying, "Keep her like your younger daughter, like a sister, or like a small child." From that day on, I have followed my Guru's words. Since then, Mother has been like my daughter, my sister, my friend, and my playmate. I talk to Mother all the time. I can understand her words—what she wants to eat, what she desires.
Female Caretaker:
To be honest, I haven't received formal education in rituals; I don't know many mantras or complex procedures. I speak to Mother in my own language, and she tells me everything. She expresses her wishes, and she guides me on how she wants to be worshipped—how to perform the Havan or any other puja. Mother instructs me, "Sit down, I am telling you what to do," and she has me perform the puja that way. I truly don't know any complex mantras or secret practices. I simply asked Mother, "It would be so good if Gurudev could come here. Please bring him here so he can meet you and feel joy." Today, Mother has fulfilled my wish and brought Gurudev here. Nothing could be more fortunate than this. I am filled with immense joy today because Gurudev is here.
Devotee:
Yes, Gurudev had been saying for a long time that he wanted to visit Mother Bagalamukhi. He felt a strong pull in his heart. And so, finally, Gurudev is here today, and we have come with him to Mother.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
That's right. There is no need for complex mantras. Just call her "Ma" (Mother), and she will respond. I believe no complicated rituals are necessary. Just call her "Ma" with a pure heart.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
People often come and say, "Do this work for me," or ask for amulets. Without even seeing Mother properly, they ask for talismans! First, come and see Mother, understand her essence, and call her from the depths of your soul. People often think that if they give money, their work will be done. What is this? Does Mother lack money?
Female Caretaker:
People try to "buy" her. They think the more money they give, the better the work will be.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
They go to places where people take their money and essentially sell Mother. Why? Mother provides everything herself. What can I possibly give to Mother? I have nothing to give.
Female Caretaker:
Exactly. All I have is my heart, soul, devotion, and faith. I even tell her, "Ma, don't let it rain today; my clothes aren't drying. Stop the rain, Ma!" I say it, and immediately the sun comes out! She is a Siddha-Vidya, yet she is like a little child.
Female Caretaker:
Among all the Mahavidyas, she is the Siddha-Vidya who can do anything. One just needs to call her with devotion. I don't think complex mantras are required. Just calling her "Ma" is enough. There's no need for all this showing off or cheating.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
No, it's not needed at all.
Female Caretaker:
In this Kali Yuga, God can be found very quickly if one has sincerity, devotion, and true love. People don't realize how close God is.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
It's not that they don't realize; it's that they don't want to realize. It's human ego. Because of ego, people don't want to understand. They think, "I will give money and buy Bagalamukhi." That is impossible. It doesn't happen. The one who possesses this power becomes world-renowned.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Mother Bagala is a Siddha-Vidya. Mother Bipodtarini Chandi once came to me from someone's house, saying, "Bring me to your place, I won't stay there." That lady came to me crying. Then Lord Jagannath, Balaram, and Subhadra also came from another temple, saying, "I will go to that house; you all take me there." So, I brought them here on my head. And once they arrived, they had so many demands! Truly, I just talk to them. That is my prayer. And whatever puja needs to be done, Mother makes me do it. She ensures it happens at the right time.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Let me recite a dhyana (meditation verse) for the people to hear: "Madhyasudhabdhimanimandaparatnavedyam, Simhasanopari gatam paripitavarnam..." — I worship the Goddess who sits on a throne in a jeweled pavilion in the middle of the ocean of nectar, who is of yellow complexion, wearing yellow garments and golden ornaments. I meditate on her, holding the tongue of the enemy in her hand, striking him with a mace.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Hrim Bagalamukhyai Svaha. From Mother's form, we see she holds a mace—a stone mace. In her left hand, she captures the enemy. You see her pulling the tongue? She strikes the tongue with the mace to silence the enemy. This is Mother's form. Beside her is Ekabaktra Shiva (the one-faced Shiva). That is why it is said, Ekabaktra Shivopetām... Hrim Bagalamukhyai Svaha.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
This is Mother's mantra. If someone can chant this mantra 3.2 million (32 lakh) times with devotion, they will surely attain Mother's grace. One must chant it 3.2 million times. Then you will find Mother.
Devotee:
Greetings, Baba.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Greetings.