Kali is the goddess who destroys our misconceptions about the world. She defeats fanaticism, skepticism, destroys dogmas and any division into black and white (duality). Kali teaches us to accept the world in its integrity. She helps to get rid of enemies, fears, and anxiety. Kali is able to completely protect from the dominance of rough feelings such as anger and lust. She, as the Divine Mother, gives shelter to anyone who calls Her. In this article, I’ll share with you how you can practice the Goddess Kali mantra for reconnecting with this powerful source that lives inside each of us.
Who Is The Goddess Kali?
The Hindu goddess Kali is considered to be a symbol of destruction and eternal life. Her terrifying appearance for many centuries brought fear to the Gentiles. But in fact the goddess Kali is the protector of motherhood, helps to heal karma, which is beyond the power of other gods.
“Kali” is translated as “black”. She is called the angry configuration of Parvati and destroying part of the God Shiva. In the Hindu religion, Kali is considered a liberator who protects those who turn to her. She represents several elements: water, fire, ether, and earth. Kali governs human life from conception to death and therefore is especially revered.
Kali is also called the substance of the goddess Durga.
The three eyes of Kali have several interpretations. According to the first interpretation, the three eyes of Kali symbolize 3 powers: creation, destruction, and conservation. Another version is that Kali’s eyes represent 3 times: past, present, and future. The third version says that the eyes symbolize 3 luminaries: Sun, Moon, and lightning.
The Legend Of The Goddess Kali Origin
There is an interesting legend about the origin of the black Goddess. Once the evil demon Mahiśāsura seized power, and to return it, the gods recreated the best warrior, which combined the power of Vishnu, the flame of Shiva and the power of Indra. Her breath created the army that destroyed the demons. Multi-armed goddess Kali killed thousands of demons and demolished the head of the demon Mahiśāsura.
The Symbolism Of The Goddess Kali
The appearance of the wife of Shiva causes fear, she is a symbol of the ruler of time. Kali absorbed many features, each of which has its own meaning:
- The black color of the skin is a symbol of the enlightened state of consciousness.
- Her necklace made of 50 heads of people – a chain of incarnations.
- The belt made of human hands is a symbol of outlines the influence of karma, which can be changed if you truly turn to the Divine energy of the Goddess.
- White teeth symbolize purity.
- Four arms symbolize the four corners of the world.
- Right hands symbolize the blessings of the creation.
- Left hands that hold the severed head and the sword, are a symbol of destruction.
- The head that Kali holds in her left hand is the symbol of Kali’s power to destroy the false consciousness.
- The sword that Kali holds in her left hand is a symbol of opening the gates of freedom.
Goddess Kali And Lord Shiva
One of the most common images depicting Kali is where the goddess Kali, dancing on her husband – Lord Shiva. This image symbolizes the superiority of the spiritual world over the physical.
The dance of Kali represents the concept of the world as merrymaking of gods. In other words, the entire cosmic reality is represented by the Kali dance. The Kali dance causes constant cycles of creation, life and death of everything in the Universe. Lord Shiva is the substratum upon which Kali acts. The Kali dance shows us that the material does not matter.
Kali symbolizes a destructive aspect of Shiva – the force, which uncompromisingly destroys ignorance, misconceptions, illusions and so on. Kali is not only a destroyer but also one who blesses and liberates those who sincerely seek to know God.
Goddess Kali Mantra Benefits
There are lots of benefits that Goddess Kali mantra can give you. Her mantra is a powerful spiritual force that provokes new sensations in your soul, as well as transformations in your consciousness.
Goddess Kali mantra helps to:
- strengthen the power of your spirit;
- find a resource to overcome life’s difficulties;
- achieve Spiritual enlightenment;
- transform your consciousness;
- gain strength and courage;
- solve any problems fast and easily;
- achieve any goals, even those ones that were considered impossible;
- get rid of debts and credits;
- gain financial independence and freedom;
- conceive a child;
- gain focus and concentration;
- develop a sharpness of mind;
- find stability in life;
- make the right decisions;
- attract a soul mate;
- improve health;
- attract success, happiness, and well-being.
Kali Mantras
1. Beej Mantra
KREEM
Benefit: protection from all forms of negative energy and evil force; brings the necessary changes in your life.
2. The Maha Kali Mantra
OM SRI MAHA KALIKAYAI NAMAHA
Benefit: problems solving.
3. Maa Kali Mantra
OM HRIM SHREEM KLIM ADYA KALIKA PARAM ESHWARI SWAHA
Benefit: spiritual growth.
4. Kali Gayatri Mantra
OM MAHA KALYAI
CA VIDMAHR SMASANA VASINYAI
CA DHIMAHI TANNO KALI PRACHODAYAT
Benefits: brings Kali blessings.
5. Fifteen Syllable Goddess Kali Mantra
OM HRIM SHREEM KLIM ADYA KALIKA PARAM ESHWARI SWAHA
Benefit: brings spiritual advancement.
6. Dakshina Kali Dhyan Mantra
OM KARALA-BADANAM GHORAM MUKTA-KESHIM CHATUR-BHURYAM
KALIKAM DAKSHINAM DIBYAM MINDA-MALA BIBHUSHITAM
SADYA-CHINNA SHIRA KHARGA BAMA-DORDHA KARAMBUJAM
ABHAYAM BARADAN-CHAIBA DAKSHINA-DARDHA PANIKAM
Powerful Kali Rituals
Ritual For Receiving Financial Benefits
This Kali ritual should be performed on Wednesday or Friday.
- Place a picture or statue of Goddess Kali in the Center.
- On the left, place a Golden candle and light it.
- On the right, place a white candle and light it.
- Light the incense behind Kali picture/statue.
- Sit quietly and visualize how abundance, wealth and prosperity are coming into your life.
- Chant the following Goddess Kali mantra: Om Kleem Kalikayei Namaha (108 times).
- Look at the picture/statue of Kali and feel Her presence.
- Stay in the meditation as long as you want. Let the candles and incense burn out.
- Tell your gratitude to Goddess Kali for receiving abundance.
Kali Ritual For Health
This Kali ritual should be performed on Wednesday.
- Place a picture/statue of Kali in the Center.
- On the left, place a blue candle and light it.
- On the right, place a white candle and light it.
- Light the incense behind Kali picture/statue.
- Sit quietly and visualize yourself healthy and happy.
- Chant the following Goddess Kali mantra: Om Sri Maha Kalikaye Namaha (108 times).
- Look at the picture/statue of Kali and feel Her presence.
- Stay in the meditation as long as you want. Let the candles and incense burn out.
- Tell your gratitude to Goddess Kali for receiving abundance.
Kali Ritual For Receiving Wisdom
This Kali ritual should be performed on Thursday.
- Place a picture/statue of Kali in the Center.
- On the left, place a silver candle and light it.
- Light the incense behind Kali picture/statue.
- Concentrate your thoughts on the wisdom you want to receive.
- Say the following mantra: Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Adya Kalika Param Eshwari Swaha (108 times).
- Look at the picture/statue of Kali and feel Her presence.
- Stay in the meditation as long as you want. Let the candles and incense burn out.
- Tell your gratitude to Goddess Kali for receiving abundance.
Conclusion
Matter does not arise and does not perish, it changes its form. For this reason, death is a change or transformation. Kali is the goddess of such changes, which are absolutely necessary for the renewal of energy and spiritual development. Attachment to material form causes fear of death. This is a fundamental fear, the roots of which lie in the brain stem. Such fear is the main obstacle on the way to spiritual development. Goddess Kali frees us from the fear of death. Goddess Kali may seem cruel to ignorant people that still have attachments to their physical bodies, but to the ones who released themselves from such attachments, She manifests Herself as the Divine Mother.