LalithA SahasranAma [91] kula sanketa pAlini

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kula sanketa pAlini : She is the protector of the secrets of the

family.

 

Kula, the scripture, because it explains and is equal to the

thought of the worshipper and the object of worship. So the Kalpa-

sutra [Parasu, VI, 39] says "One should keep in secret the Kula

scriptures. " The Agamas also say, "all the Sastras enter the

Kula" ie explain the object of the worship]; or kula the

conduct; for the Bhavi. Utta. Pr. Says, "Kula means not family but

right conduct".

 

The Protector : Devi never allows the revealing of the secret of

these two [scripture and right conduct] to the ignorant, and makes

the thread [instruction] unbroken by revealing it [the secret of the

above] to those who follow the tradition. The secrets are threefold,

namely the secret of the cakra, of the mantra and of worship.

Yoginihrdaya [ I, 5 ] says "O Graet ruler, thus Devi Tripura,

has the three-fold secrets." In the CintAmanistava also it is

said, "This family woman Kundalini entering the royal road

SusumnA taking rest at intervals in the secret places [in the cakra]

embraces the supreme husband and causes the nectar to flow [in the

SahasrarA

 

 

BhAskararAya's Commentary

Translated into English by R. Ananthakrishna Sastry.