Host:
Namaskar friends! Welcome to the YouTube channel of Gupta Sadhak Syama Khepa dot com. In this series of separate episodes, we are listening to Gurudev's valuable insights regarding the different forms of Dasa Mahavidyas. Today, our topic of discussion is about the fifth Mahavidya of the Dasa Mahavidyas, Bhairavi. Bhairavi is that fearsome goddess, the embodiment of desire and temptation that leads us towards death. We would like to hear from Gurudev about Goddess Bhairavi.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
See, this is a form of Goddess Durga. The one we call Bhairavi, as you were saying, represents intense desires and passions. She pulls people away from within. Those who have immense greed and temptation become her victims. If someone worships or meditates on this goddess, their greed and desire often envelop them. There is a sayingâgreed leads to sin, and sin leads to death. Usually, she is called Tripura Bhairavi or Tripureshwari. She resides in Tripura. She is a very fearsome goddess. She bestows immense desires and passions upon humans. If someone worships her, she eventually shows them such greed through these desires that it pushes them towards death. This is Mother Tripureshwari or Tripura Bhairavi. She is a terrifying goddess. Generally, her worship is not very common here.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Another thing we have observed is that Mother Annapurna is also a form of Bhairavi. As I was telling you, the different goddesses wander under various names. We also call Annapurna a Bhairavi. She is the one who feeds Mahadev. Feeding Mahadev means feeding all living beings. She is Mother Annapurna. According to my calculations, besides Tripura Bhairavi, there is Mother Tripureshwari, who is indeed a fearsome deity. In our country, she is in Tripura, but the one in Benares (Varanasi) is also a great BhairaviâMother Annapurna, who feeds Lord Shiva. We call her Bhairavi as well. Tripura Bhairavi exists too; they all wander under similar names.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
When Vishweshwar (Mahadev) was wandering with Sati's body on his shoulders, Lord Narayana used his Sudarshana Chakra to cut the body into 51 pieces. These fell in 51 different places. Among them, Tripura Bhairavi is one of the deities and a part of Goddess Durga. It is said that wherever parts of Durga's body fell in the 51 Shakti Peethas, Goddess Dakshina Kali is worshipped, not Goddess Durga herself. I have said this before and I am saying it againâDakshina Kali is worshipped everywhere. There might be pictures or symbols of Durga, but the worship is dedicated to the Bhairavis. We also call Annapurna a Bhairavi.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
When Sati's body was divided into 51 pieces, Mahadev realized there was no sign of Sati left on his shoulders. He became distraught. He took his trident and went to Kashi (Varanasi). He planted the trident there and said, From today, I will reside here in Kashi. But Mother Annapurna was not there yet. Later, Goddess Durga had to come to Benares in the form of Mother Annapurna to provide him with food. You see, Mother Annapurna manages the Yaksha's wealth. This wealth is managed by her.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Now, we speak of Kubera. We usually do not give the Kubera Yantra to everyone because it is very difficult to create and even harder to maintain. Many people who possess the Kubera Yantra have become millionaires, there's no doubt about it. But when it takes back, it doesn't just take; it can even lead to death. This is the specialty of Mother Annapurna. The Yantra she possessesâbe it the Annapurna Yantra, the Kubera Yantra, or the Dhanada Kavachâthey are all in Benares.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
When Ravana achieved immortality from Lord Brahma, he went to his father. His father asked, From whom did you get immortality? He replied, From ghosts, spirits, demons, serpents, and even gods. No god can kill me. Then his father asked, You didn't mention humans. Ravana replied, I am a demon, I eat humans. So, there's no need to mention them. Lord Brahma had left a loophole there. Vishweshwar understood that even if Ravana was immortal now, it wouldn't last forever. That's why Lord Ramachandra had to come in four formsâRama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughnaâas humans to slay Ravana. So, Ravana did not remain immortal. But Brahma had left that gap. Now, Ravana's half-brother was Kubera. Though they had the same father, they had different mothersâone was a demoness and the other a Yakshini. Kubera possessed the wealth of the Yakshas. When Ravana attained immortality, he approached his father, Vishrava, and asked about Kubera's wealth, which was entirely made of gold. Mahadev was pleased and told him, Build a city for the Yakshas to the north of my Kailash and keep all your wealth there. Today, what is known as Gyanpeeth is entirely run by Ravana's brother, Kubera. He built a 17-kilometer tunnel there where all his golden treasures are kept. Everything there, including the throne, is made of gold. Those who meditate there sit on gold thrones, guarded by the Yakshas and Yakshinis. Mahadev blessed Kubera and told him to keep his wealth to the north of Kailash so Ravana could never take it. He also instructed him to give a portion of his wealth to Mother Annapurna in Benares, as she would feed all living beings and Mahadev himself in the future. Hearing this, Kubera agreed and gave a lot of gold and jewelry to Mother Annapurna.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
So, Annapurna herself is like a Sri Yantra. She enjoys the wealth of Kubera. Those who wear her protection (Kavach) become owners of great wealth, but it must be maintained with pure intentions. Tripura Bhairavi and Mother Annapurna are not different; they are one and the same. Just as Mahadev is Bhairav, the Bhairav of Kashi, there must be a Bhairavi, and Mother Annapurna is his Bhairavi. Mother Tripureshwari also has her Bhairav. These are just different names created by humans. Regardless, she is a fearsome goddess of temptation. She gives plenty of money and wealth, but she can also take lives. One cannot easily enjoy the wealth of the Yakshas. It is observed that after 12 years, that Yantra often stops working or becomes hard to keep. It has to be maintained with great care. That is the Kubera Yantra or Dhanada Yantra, which is essentially under Mother Annapurna. That's why we say Bhairavi is fearsome. Her temptations are great. If anyone falls into her trap, she grants them immense wealth, but a time comes when they face death. This is the rule of Bhairavi. The same applies to Annapurna. She holds Kubera's wealth and distributes it to those she favors, but she can also take it back. It's a peculiar nature, which is why we advise people not to get involved in these things as they are full of temptation.
Host:
Is Bhairavi one of the 64 Yoginis?
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Yes, the 64 Yoginis reside in subtle bodies in the caves of mountains and hills. They are also present in the Jagannath Temple. Sri Ramakrishna used to say, Worship the 64 Yoginis to attain success (Siddhi). We had to worship them many times to bring down the power. Each of the 64 Yoginis is fearsome. Usually, they cannot be controlled and they reside in the laps of the Himalayas. They also reside where the nine planets (Navagraha) are located. In the Jagannath Temple, millions of Yoginis wander in subtle forms; you won't even realize it.
Host:
Goddess Bhairavi is weaponless.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Yes, she has no weapons in her hands. Have you seen any weapons in Mother Annapurna's hands? She has none. But the Vishweshwar we speak of has ten heads and twenty hands, each holding a weapon. He is Vishweshwar, who controls the universe. And the Hiranyagarbha ritual we performed hereâit's Vedic. Nobody in West Bengal was familiar with Hiranyagarbha. Only we knew about it because we performed the Mahamrityunjaya Yagna, of which Hiranyagarbha is a part. Kasmai devaya havisha vidhemaâthis is part of it. There are ten such verses (Riks), one of which is lost. We have worked with the remaining nine for three years. The name Hiranyagarbha was given by me. The one who is now claiming it didn't even know the name until I suggested it. Now he claims he gave the name. Nobody in West Bengal was familiar with it. When people asked what it was, I told them it was a part of the Vedas. Hiranyagarbha is primarily maintained in South India; every temple there has it. Many people from South India have called and encouraged me to continue this. They appreciated that we are performing Hiranyagarbha. So, the name was given by me. I performed this Mahamrityunjaya Yagna or Hiranyagarbha for three yearsâa thousand daysâand then gave it that name. Mahamrityunjaya is Hiranyagarbha. Even the picture of Hiranyagarbha was provided by me. I found these through my meditation and made them public. People might think otherwise, but it's a matter of deception. Deception doesn't work in spiritual matters. I don't want to talk much about it, but Hiranyagarbha is my given name.
Host:
Another thing I wanted to mention is that Goddess Bhairavi is four-armed (Chaturbhuja) and holds a prayer bead string (Akshamala) in her hand. She is also known by different names in the field of music.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Yes, she can be compared to Matangi. Mother Matangi holds a Veena. She is also very sorrowful. Initially, she gives a lot of temptations, but later she takes everything back. Death can also occur. We give more importance to Tripura Bhairavi and Mother Annapurna. Annapurna has no weapons; she holds nectar (Amrita) to feed all living beings. This is what I believe Bhairavi is. I know Tripura Bhairavi is a very tough entity. People from Tripura bring food offerings for the Mother. Akshamala is held by many deitiesâSaraswati, Savitri, and even Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma held the Akshamala, which was later adopted by Lord Shiva. Akshamala means a rosary of Rudraksha beads. Each eye or hole in the Rudraksha bead represents a Rudra or light that emanates from it. That's why it's called Rudraksha. Mahadev loved it and it became his favorite. Now, many people use Rudraksha beads for chanting.
Host:
Gurudev, could you tell us about the Bija Mantra or the chant?
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
It is: Dashabaktra-shiva-sahito, Shring-Hring-Hring Maheshwari Bhairavi Namah. We don't use Annapurna here. This is the chant for Tripura Bhairavi or Annapurna. It's a very powerful chant. If the Mother is pleased, there is no lack of wealth. But that very wealth can become one's downfall and lead to death. She gives immense temptations, and by falling for them, people meet their end. This is closely related to Kubera's wealth and the Yaksha's treasure. Tripura Bhairavi is as fearsome as Mother Annapurna is. Mother Annapurna has no weapons, and Akshamala is found in the hands of many goddesses like Saraswati and Savitri, and even Lord Brahma.
Host:
Thank you, Gurudev. Friends, you just heard about one of the forms of Dasa Mahavidyas, Bhairavi, from Gurudev. I request you all to subscribe to our YouTube channel, Gupta Sadhak Syama Khepa dot com, and please share and like the videos broadcasted here. Pronams, Gurudev.