There are a number of Pancaratra Samhita that describe the mantra, tantra, shastra and the nature of this universe- its creation, sustenance, dissolution and the fate of the jivas on this Earth. Of these, the most interesting are: "Lakshmi Tantra" and the "Ahirbudhnya Samhita". However, a close scrutiny will reveal that the subject matter of both these are the same. In Lakshmi Tantra, it is stated that Sakra (Indra) asks Devi Lakshmi to tell him about Her relation with Narayana and impart him the secret of Her powers and the cause for sufferings of Jiva, etc. Devi Lakshmi tells him that these questions about the Creation, dissolution, the nature of jiva, etc. are all asked by many great sages in the past and answers have been given by none else but the Lord! Still, I shall gladly impart these to you for the sake of the welfare of the jivas. Listen to Me carefully.
Goddess Lakshmi says, in the first place, Lord Narayana is the supreme Lord and I am His Creative Power, Shakti. I exercise all His powers in my own sovereign, unrestricted, all-powerful way as Lakshmi, the Supreme Lord, Parabrahma-svarupini! There is no higher power than Me. As an inseparable part of Him, the Lord, I possess the Knowledge (jnyan) and its manifest Power (shakti), sovereign power (aishvarya /vaibhava), Strength (bala), potency or vigour (virya) and glamor, grace (tejas/ prabha). These powers of Mine are not the ordinary powers that are normally found in the creation on earth, but the pure sattva state where Gods and Divine powers manifest from them! We will not go into these details here and refer the readers of this blog to go to the published works. The manifest (vibhuti) forms of My power are: Vasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha. Vasudeva possesses all my powers as He is the supreme Governor of this universe. He delegates these six powers to the manifest aforesaid Deities (vyuha devata), with two of the powers dominant in each of them. Aniruddha is ultimately the Deva who gives rise to Manus, manvantaras and the manava-manava and the manavas. The manava (jiva) possess all these six powers, albeit, in a limited way (kinchit-shakti).
In this dialogue, Devi Lakshmi makes it very clear that it is not Her intention to make the jivas suffer! The jiva suffers due to lack of proper knowledge (jnyan) and do not look to Me for guidance! In fact, which Mother wants her children to suffer. It is always the intention of the Mother that children should be happy. Normally, Mother prepares the children to go out and play and in the course of their playing all sorts of games(!) they get hurt, cry and run crying back to Mother. Again, Mother wipes their tears, clean them, kiss and send them back to play. These children again get hurt and again they are pacified. But these children never think of getting back home and always run out!! The present day situation is much worse. These children never go up and do not realize even as adults that they are playing the same games that they were playing as children! They soon get into problems. These children do not ever realize the fact that, after all, it is a game they are playing! Only one or two kids among the millions realize the con, trick I play and think of Me; they run home back into my arms and pray for redemption! They reject what all I offer and refuse to go away from Me. Those who seek My help, or want Me to rescue them from the miseries they suffer, are the true jnyanis. They realize the futilities of the mundane earthly existence and seek My help. However, most of the children engrossed in games never think of returning home (even after dusk!) after their assignments are over. They revel in the magical games, seriously engage themselves in playing in Real estates, Stocks and Shares, Business of all sorts, and incur losses, gains, and never bother to realize the fact that it is a game, a trick, a magic or My maya! Some of them play the same games they played as children, such as, the police and thief, teachers and students, mother and children, husband and wife, or doctors, nurses and patients, bus and train drivers, and so on! They never realize the fact they are just playing a game until the day they face the reality. Sch a situation is also created by Me!
Thus, I am not responsible for the ignorance, avidya of the jiva and its consequent sufferings. I always gladly bless them with what all they ask for, and give happiness and joy. Those who really seek emancipation with all earnestness will also be blessed with a number of secret paths of moksha such as mantra for japa, dharana, samadhi and reunion with Me. Anybody interested? She asks!
Some of the important mantra for japa will be given later.
(to be contd.)
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