Q&A with Swamiji .....145...Mahakali Dhyanam

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Question from Srinivasan :

 

In the Dhyanam on MahaKali in the Chandi (Khadgam Chakra

Gadheshu Chaapa ...), she is described as holding nine weapons

in Her nine hands. Is Her tenth hand in Abhaya Mudra? Forgive

me if I counted wrong.

 

Swamiji's response :

 

No, you counted correctly. The Dhyanam specifically says that She

has ten hands, but only lists nine weapons. However, in the Verse 5

of Vaikritikam Rahasya, the missing weapon is an Arrow. In the

Dhyanam it is understood bow and arrow.