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Mâtangi is the intelligible manifest sound. The primordial throb (Adya spanda)

which originates by the self-volition of the Supreme, starts a series of

vibrations that take the form of nâda. This is the Eternal Word, the creatrix

of manifestation. The manifestation takes place in four steps: sthula (gross,

matter principle), sukshma (subtle, life principle), Kârana (causal, mind

principle), and mahâ kârana (great causal, original rythm). These steps

correspond to the four steps of jâgrat (waking state), swapna (dream state),

sushupti (deep sleep state), and turiya ( transcendental state).

Tântrics locate the four steps of sound in the nervous system: parâ, pashyanti,

madhyama, and vaikhari.

Parâ: the first and supreme source, it is unmanifest, but turned towards

manifestation (Târa).It is the mahâ kârana seated at the mulâdhâra.

Pashyanti: the word that percieves. This is the kârana, located at the manipura chakra.

Madhyama: the word in the middle subtle region between the navel and the throat (anâhata chakra).

Vaikhari: the expression of speech, Goddess MAtangi.

Mâtangi is greenish dark in complexion (Syâmala). Her tender limbs have the glow

of sapphire. She is known as Ucchista Chândâli. Sage Mâtanga was a Chandâla by

birth. Goddess of Speech manifested as the daughter of the sage and hence Her

name Chandâla Kanya.

Mati is the thinking mind and mata is thought. The unmanifest Word percieves

itself for manifestation and then reaches the thinking mind for expression

(MAtanga). When the word fashioned by the heart and formulated by the mind is

expresed it is Mâtangi. The Word of pristine purity becomes colored during

expression (varana). The speech descends from the Supreme Source, bringing into

expression only part of its Glory, hence the name Uchhista¹ Chândâli.

By catching the tail-end of the Word (articulated speech), one can get to the

source. The worship of Mâtangi leads one to the realization of the residual

above (Lalita). She is the mantrini of Lalita. She represents the power of

attraction of Lalita. Her main purpose is to lead aspirants to Lalita upâsana.

Mâtangi is the Akarshna. Lalita uses Her mantra to attract devotees to Her.

- Amritananda For Ganesh Bhaktas:/Do you ?

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