श्रीभूलक्ष्मी



bhagavatīṁ भगवतीं

This very form of Maa Vanadurgā has been the Mūla Dhyānam since ancient times. While she is widely known as Vanadurgā, Banadurgā, Ban Durgā, Viṣṇudurgā, Nārāyaṇī, Ban Devī, or simply Vandevī or Vana Devī, in the South, she is specifically worshipped in this form as Chenchu Lakṣmī
—the Śakti of Narasiṁha.
In different regions, she is also revered as Bhagavatī (or Bhagavathy in Kerala, Bhagabati in Odisha), Koṟṟavai (Kotravai) in the Tamil tradition, each name echoing the same supreme feminine divinity in a unique cultural tone.
Vanadurgā is also revered as Śrī Atharvaṇa Bhadrakālī Pratyaṅgirā.
She is also known as Āraṇyikā, Āraṇyā Devī or Āraṇyānī.

After slaying Hiraṇyakaśipu, when Śrī Narasiṁha’s fury did not subside,
it was Maa Lakṣmī—in the form of Maa Vanadurgā—who calmed him.



Paramā Devī Vanadurgā,
being His primordial Śakti,
is therefore known as
Stambheśvarī
—or, as the formless vastness,
Khamveśvarī

The origin of tribal worship of
the Divine Mother
in nature traces back
to the ancient cult of
Stambheśvarī.
The worship of the pillar,
though popularly associated with Puruṣottama,
has its roots in a far more ancient saga.

Since time immemorial,
Nīla Mādhava has been worshipped
together with Maa Vanadurgā by the tribal communities
specifically by the Sābara king Viśvāvasu.

Even today, these two deities
continue to be jointly venerated among tribals.
This tradition predates the later
Durgā Mādhava upāsanā,
which arose after the sacred neem log

—the Dāru Brahma was discovered and
carved into the divine forms of
Śrī Balabhadra, Śrī Mā Subhadrā,
Śrī Jagannātha, and Śrī Sudarśana.
Parama Īśvara is known as
the Caturdhā Mūrti
—the collective (samaṣṭi-rūpa)
embodiment of the four deities.
In a similar manner, Mahālakṣmī
revered as Nārāyaṇī, Durgā, or Caṇḍī
is the samaṣṭi-rūpa of
Mahākālī, Mahālakṣmī, and Mahāsarasvatī.

Indeed, in essence even an uncarved,
elongated log of wood
continues to be worshipped
as
Kāṭhī Ṭhākurāṇī
in the ancient Śakti Pīṭhas of Utkala
—most notably in the temples of Bhagavatī and Virajāmbikā.
To this day, the tradition of offering
reverential salutations (namana) to the pillar
remains a living, sacred practice in many homes and temples.

The worship of Nāgas and Mānasā Devī
is particularly prevalent in regions
where Vanadurgā upāsanā
was historically practiced.
At the very heart of this tradition
lies the region now known as
the Sundarbans,
where the deity is today venerated
as Bonbibī
—a name derived from
Vandevī or Bandevī.
In a similar evolution,
Satya Nārāyaṇa came to be known
as Satya Pīr
—a reflection not of religious transformation,
but of linguistic and cultural shifts
in modes of reverence.
Yet at its core,
the worship has always remained
that of

Puruṣottama & Vanadurgā

The form of Durgā depicted riding
the Royal Bengal Tiger is,
in fact,
none other than Vanadurgā,
for she is primarily known as
Mahābala Vyāghra-rūḍhā
—the One who rides the Royal Bengal Tiger.

yatra yatra viṣṇoḥ
pāda-padmam adhiśritam,
tatra tatra vanadurgā
śāradātmikāṁ śritam॥

Vanadurgā is revered as Parama Prakṛti—the Mūlaprakṛti, the primordial essence and fundamental nature of existence.


Mā Vana-Durgā, also revered as Mā Vanadevī.
Vanadurgā is known as the Adi-Bhagavatī, the Primordial Bhagavatī.
She is the Mūla-Prakṛti —the Supreme Primordial Nature.
Mā Sītā herself is known as Mā Vandevī.
While she is referred to as "Vana" due to her connection with forests, she is far more than a dweller of the woods.
She is the forest itself, the life force nurturing countless divine manifestations, each celebrated by sacred names.

Alone Bhakti is the key to get the grace of Maa Vana Durga.
If you desire to do sadhana, your mental chitta suddhi must be of a kid who just seeks the mother's grace.

The Ghantā of Ghanteśvarī

As per Odisha’s folklore, one day, as Maa Vanadurgā was playing with peacocks in the forest, a thorn pierced her foot.
At that very moment, Purūṣottama Viṣṇu Himself descended to gently remove it.
Witnessing this sight, Brahmā and Śiva stood in awe.
Śiva, overcome with delight, saw in this moment the unfathomable depth of love that the Supreme Purusha held for the One who resides in the wilderness.
With playful reverence, Brahmā teased Viṣṇu, saying,
'Ah! Finally, even you are at a woman's feet!

![]() Nārāyaṇī —The Śakti Lakṣmī, the primordial name of Śakti, is revealed in the Sītā Upaniṣad as Trivarṇā—the Divine in three eternal modes: Śrī, Bhū, and Nīlā. These correspond to the three cosmic powers, icchā (will), jñāna (knowledge), and kriyā (action), through which the Absolute manifests, sustains, and nourishes the universe. This Trivarṇā Lakṣmī is the core of our Vidyā. We can suffix or prefix - Mahā, Parā or whatever, core always remains Lakṣmī whom we worship as Śrī Vanadurgā Mahāvidyā. |
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Nitya Upāsanā – Prathama Cāraṇa
In this first movement of daily worship
— the Pādukā Cāraṇa
— we invoke the grace of Bhagavatī
through a sacred hymn dedicated to Her Pādukās.
The sequence begins with Vana Durgā Mahā Dhyānam
— a deep meditation centered on Her divine Pādukās.
This is followed by Śrī Devī Vana Durgā Mahā Pādukā Divya Stavam,
a hymn of remembrance (smaraṇam) offered to Her sacred feet.
Next, we offer praise to Her vāhana
— the devoted bearer of Śakti upon his shoulders
— through the Vana Durgā Vāhana Stuti.
Finally, we conclude with Vana Durgā Mahāstuti,
also known as Śrī Devī Vanālaṅkāraṃ Stuti,
a grand hymn glorifying the Goddess
in Her forest-enshrined splendour.
This Mahāstuti may be recited either at the beginning or at the end of the upāsanā
— let the heart guide its placement in your sādhanā.
Nitya Upāsanā – Dvitīya Ārādhanā Bindu

Tears must arise simply upon hearing the name of one’s Īṣṭa Devatā.
That is the true fruit of ārādhanā — not rituals alone,
but the heart that melts over lifetimes to finally weep for the Beloved.
Ārādhanā has been performed across countless births just to awaken those tears
— where love becomes bhakti,
and bhakti becomes union.
This section of the work focuses on the inner method of ārādhanā
— how to worship Mā Vanadurgā with a heart undistracted and wholly offered.
With the revelation of Ākāśavānī — the voice from the vast ether
— the principles of tattva become clear,
anchoring the sādhaka in one-pointed devotion.
Thus, this composition is named:
Śrī Devī Ākāśavānī Vanadurgā Ārādhanā Laharī
With the recent addition of the
Śrī Vanadurgā Mahātmikām Dhyāna Stutiḥ,
it forms the bridge — the sandhi, the inner threshold —
that connects the longing of ārādhanā
to the descent of ākāśavānī.
Nitya Upāsanā – Tṛtīya Triveṇī Stotranī
Śakti, in her primordial appellation, is known as Lakṣmī.
That same Lakṣmī manifests as Trivarṇā,
eternally expressed through the three śaktis—Śrī, Bhūmi, and Nīlā.
The Saubhāgya Lakṣmī Upaniṣat reveals these as the three principal modes of worship of Lakṣmī (Vanadurgā):
Bhagavatī, Vanadurgā Parameśvarī, and Sarvamaṅgalā Nārāyaṇī—
contemplated respectively as Saubhāgya Lakṣmī, Trivarṇā Lakṣmī, and Hiraṇyavarṇā Lakṣmī.
Nitya Darshana – Bhagavatī Virāṭ Svarūpa Darśana
![]() The Subtle Mystery of Nature’s Principle — Evokes depth, secrets, and the root principles behind Nature and life. The Dialogue Between Life and Nature. Based on That encounter — where Rāma stilled Rāma, and the arrow turned inward, which led Parashurāma to Dattātreya, and we got the magnificent — Tripurā Rahasya (Upcoming Work) | ![]() Vanadurgā Mahābhāratī is inspired by the Devī Māhātmyam — that most revered and timeless scripture, universally upheld as the quintessential text for Devī worship across the ages. (Upcoming Work) | ![]() Bhagavatī The first, primordial name of Lakṣmī — the innate Śakti of Śrīman Nārāyaṇa. In this series on Bhagavatī, I will present her manifestations such as Mārīkāmbā, Mahāmārī, Bhadrakālī, Śītalā, and many others. This will support you in developing a steady and one-pointed sādhana toward your chosen deity. Sādhana becomes truly fruitful only when the fundamentals are clear — when the foundation is firm. (Upcoming Work) |
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![]() The PAṆḌITĀ is based on our Mother who from the tag of Vidyā becomes a Paṇḍitā when it comes to Father. And not just any Paṇḍitā, a proper Dakṣiṇa Bhārata Brāhmaṇa Paṇḍitā. Like in books we read she is Supreme, etc. Fact is, she never sits on the throne. This series will not be fictional nor based on Purāṇas. These are direct learnings, which helped me in my own sādhanā. (Upcoming Work) | ![]() Why an ārādhānā must be grounded in a vidyā. In Tantra this is known as Krama. Even in the path of BHAKTI upāsanā, Śrī Vedavyāsa ji—has given every essential teaching through the Purāṇas. The term Rasāyana actually arises from Rāma-Rasāyana, which is possessed by Añjaneya Svāmi. What this Rasāyana truly is, and what has been given by Him and by the great Ṛṣi Vālmīki, I shall explain—for it is directly connected with our own upāsanā of the Mother, Mā Vanadurgā. ( Upcoming Work ) | ![]() Mādhava is one of the sacred names of Ādi Nārāyaṇa. Another name of the same meaning is Śrīvallabha. Both these names point to a single truth: He who is the beloved of Lakṣmī. What is particularly beautiful is that He is known through these very names—Mādhava and Śrīvallabha—only because of His eternal union with Mahālakṣmī. These names arise from affection, intimacy, and divine relationship. They are not titles of power; they are names one calls a being out of love. (Upcoming Work) |
This section contains two key revelations:
Vanadurgā Carita Caraṇam Citram
— a visionary portrayal of Her divine feet and path,
inspired by the Tripura Rahasya
Vanadurgā Mahābhāratī
— drawn from the spirit of the Devī Māhātmyam
These are not tales of battles or asuras, nor merely stories of events.
Instead, they attempt to sketch a glimpse
— a Citra
— of Her Vastness,
Her Virāṭ-rūpa,
the cosmic form of Mā Bhagavatī.
Here, Carita is not linear narrative,
but darśana — a sighting.
These works help the sādhaka to sense the immeasurable reach of Her being,
beyond form and yet present in every form.
Nitya Darśana – Bhagavatī Hṛdaya Darśana
![]() Vanadurgā Pañcatantra is a poetic symphony woven in the form of ślokas, where the vast Mahārāṇyam (Great Forest) breathes with divine tales. Here, animals converse with plants, rivers murmur to the trees, and the wind carries sacred whispers—all speaking of Vanadurgā, the resplendent Queen of the wilderness. Through these enchanting dialogues, wisdom, devotion, and timeless values unfold, inviting children, elders, and devotees into a world where nature itself sings the glories of the Divine. | ![]() This work is not born merely of a child’s imagination, but of a seeker’s inner vision — who, upon seeing the Devatā in her every reflected form (prati-svarūpa), speaks to those who shed silent tears at the very name of Mā Vanadurgā. (Upcoming Work) | ![]() Taking the seekers of Maa Vanadurgā, like Smriti did in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, I will show you and guide you towards the abodes of Her— It's OUR Home Tour—where Her sacred lotus feet have blessed us, Her bhaktas, to receive Her blessings. (Upcoming Work) |
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![]() This series is an attempt to sketch the ati-madhura prema—the supremely sweet love—that the Kirātarūpadhara Antaryāmī Nārāyaṇa Īśvara holds for Mā Vanadurgā. Normally, people think only of the Rāsa-līlā or Gopī-dance when it comes to Viṣṇu. For most, imagination stops at “Kṛṣṇa = Viṣṇu.” But the shade of the Primordial Īśvara is far more intense. He is silent. He is calm. He is ruthless. He is completely, fiercely serious when it comes to our Mother, Mā Vanadurgā. (Upcoming..) | ![]() mahāṛṣi-atripatnyāḥ mahāsatyā anasūyāyāḥ dṛṣṭāntaḥ Śrī Mātā Anasūyā is not merely the wife of the great Atri, one among the ancient Saptarishis. She is the mother of Śrī Datta Bhagavān — the sacred womb that brought forth Nārāyaṇa Himself. The most crucial teaching associated with her comes not through formal instruction, but through the power of her own example. In the following pages, I will reflect upon that teaching and present my understanding of its deeper meaning. (Upcoming Work) | ![]() viṣapāyī amṛtadātā Based on the Primordial Rudra — the lone supreme being who alone can transform poison into nectar, who drinks the poison Himself and distributes only nectar to the worlds. (Upcoming Work) |
In this final stream of vision, the sādhaka turns inward
— from the cosmic vastness of Her Vīraṭa-svarūpa
to the tender nearness of Her Hṛdaya-darśana,
the revelation of Her heart.
Two works arise in this section:
Vanadurgā Pañcatantra
– where the paśus — the beings of the forest
— speak, reveal, and whisper what the humans could not.
Through their tales, gestures, and silences,
the Mahāraṇyam becomes a sentient scripture.
The forest breathes Her name.
Vanadurgā Rūpa-Cihna
– a subtle unveiling of Her form,
which is usually veiled by the vast sārī that enwraps the entire universe.
Here, in glimpses, we behold Her reflected self
— prati-svarūpa
— through the ripple of leaves,
the curve of a river, the tremble of longing.
This is the Hṛdaya-darśana
— where one no longer seeks Her outside,
nor imagines Her afar.
She is seen in every form,
felt in every silence,
and known through every breath.





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