More Q&A with Swamiji on the Chandi

[Guest guest]

1) What is the significance of the Devi Mayi chapter in the Chandi?

 

Swamiji says:-

Devimayi is a later addition to the full Chandi Path. It was written

by Abhinava Gupta, and I don't remember the year. But it says that

the Chandi extends far beyond the recitation of the mantras of this

book. Every vibration of existence is Her song. When we remember

that fact, then what else would we want to do in our lives but sing

to Her?

 

 

2) Why are there two prayers of forgiveness in the Chandi?

 

Swamiji says:-

We can't have too much. The first one was original. The second is by

Shankaracharya.

 

3) what is the significance of the meditations before every chapter ?

 

Swamiji says:-

The meditations describe the form of the presiding deity of each

chapter. The presiding deity works according to the descriptions of

the Brahmadishapa VImocanam, in which the bija mantra of the chapter

and the negative quality to be overcome are described.