According to this text the best directions are the Northern and the Upper, both of which have the characteristics of vira and divya bhavas. During the day Vaidika worship is performed for the day while Kula acts are performed at night. Chapter two describes Dakshina Kali, her mantra, her preparatory acts and its results. The hardha Kala is at the centre of Yoni which is the subtle form of the Devi. Dakshina is the essence of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The chapter also describes about vira sadhana at night in the cremation ground. A sadhaka should worship the 15 Kali Nityas in the five triangles and in the eight petals of the Kaliyantra should worship Brahmi, Narayani, Kaumari, Maheshvari, Aparajita, Chamunda, Varahi and Narahasimhika. Chapter three describes kavacha (armour) of Dakshina Kali. Shiva gives a hymn to Kali called the Kalika Stotra which is an extended meditation. The main subject matter of chapter four is regarding purashcharana, the preparatory acts a sadhika. Shiva first gives a set of asanas. Shiva describes the ten vayus, which are in sets of two. Chapter five speaks of the Rajani which here mean the shakti of a sadhaka. A sadhaka may meditate on her mentally. In this form she sheds nectar. She should be meditated upon as Gayatri in the form of exhalation and inhalation. Chapter six speaks of the siddhi which results from worship of the Rajani. Shiva says that this knowledge, which destroys Samsara, should never be exposed. He describes vira sadhana. In chapter seven, Devi asks about abhisheka. According to Shiva there are two types, that which is done in the vaidika way and also knowledge (jnana) abhisheka, which is hidden in all the tantras. One must bow to the true guru, to deva and devi, do guru puja and then perform the abhishekha. Chapter eight starts with Shiva talking of arghya and the establishment of a pot to do the Purashcharana. The mantras associated with worship are also given. It also explains the mahapuja that would give success to a sadhaka. In chapter nine, Devi enquires how a person becomes successful in the mantras. Shiva then describes to devi the initiation of a Kula Shakti. Devi says she is unsure about the different Shaktis and asks Shiva to explain a bit more. Shiva speaks about the Kula sadhana. He speaks of five chakras where these shaktis may be worshipped. The tenth chapter is regarding different chakras in the Kaula tradition. Shiva says that heroic sadhana may be accomplished with an initiated Shakti. Shiva gives details of the ritual accessories. In chapter eleven Devi asks Shiva about sadhana of the yoni. Shiva describes the characteristics of the sadhaka, then moves on to the sadhika. These are dealt in more detailed manner in chapter twelve. Devi asks Shiva about the Vidyas giving siddhi in chapter thirteen. Shiva relates the different goddesses to the types of Shakti. Tara is the Chandali, Shri Vidya the Brahmani, Chinnamasta the Kapali. Chapter fourteen is a long chapter that opens with Devi asking Shiva about the Veshyas. Shiva speaks of seven, the Gupta Veshya, the Mahaveshya, the Kulaveshya, the Mahodaya, the Rajaveshya, the Devaveshya and the Brahmaveshya. Chapter fifteen deals with the panchamakara, known as the five M's, and are used in vamachara rites. These are madya (wine), mamsa (flesh), mina (fish), mudra (bean) and maithuna (sexual intercourse). The chapter also speaks about the rules of puja and towards the end enumerates the Ten Mahavidyas and the other Siddha Vidyas. |
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