Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 one of our beloved members had asked in one of the posts what does this phrase mean- *om parashakthaye mean* here is my 2 cents... para shakti literally means one supreme cosmic energy- para literally translated means- supreme shakti means cosmic energy parashakti means the dynamic frminine counterpart of the immobile massculine parama shiva... she is the 'luminous' female - parashakti is the 'mother of all mothers.' she combines in her own universal form the attributes of all devis (goddesses) put together! so, if you worship para shakti, you are worshippinh kali and the ten maha vidyas, durga in all her incarnations, lakshmi , sarswati etc etc.... there is a beautiful song dedicated to parashakti ; here is the english translation... How can I describe, your greatness while on this earth? O one whose gait is akin to that of the elephant in majesty, Dharmasamvardhani, your mystique is not comprehended by even the Gods. O Shambhavi(consort of Shambhu), your greatness is truly an object of wonder. O lotus eyed one, there are very few on this earth, who are blessed with the fortune to meditate on you. O Saramati(essence of all creation), show mercy on me, by just bestowing a glance on me, for you are my only refuge. You are the very source of all activity in this universe and you are forever steeped in bliss. O mother, o compassionate one, beloved of Siva, please listen, by chanting Om and by speaking of your glory, people attain salvation. Come now and save all the people who are steeped in worldiness. Your feet are decorated with the gems that fell out of the crowns of kings and emperors, when they prostrated before you. O one who enticed the very enemy of Love(Kama), O one of great tradition, O ever smiling one, you are full of compassion. Syama Krishna is always meditating on you. Residing on the banks of the river Kaveri, you are Haimavati,(the daughter of Himavan). You are worshipped by Panchapakesa Muni (Siva) in the form of Uma, for you are the source of all energy. para shakti as this hymn says is the source of all energy!!!! om parashakthaye namaha!!! salutations to the divine cosmic ,other who is the supreme source of all energy! hope this helps!!! members are welcome to add, subtract, divide and multiply to this explanation... we are all teachers and students on this stage!!!! love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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