Humans are multi-dimensional beings
Human beings can be considered as Multi-dimensional beings, existing simultaneously in physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions. Beyond just having a physical body in 3D (length, width, height) and moving through time, the multi-dimensional perspective suggests that humans possess a consciousness that connects to deeper, energetic, or "higher" planes of existence, blending tangible humanity with spiritual essence.
Let us list some of the most important dimensions:
KÄlÄ« being the mother principle and human awareness is not at that level of subtlety to realize her presence.
The KÄlÄ« dimension represents a fierce, unbounded, and raw form of cosmic energy (Shakti) that acts as the force behind creation, transformation, and ultimate destruction.
KÄlÄ« is highly multi-dimensional, as complex as complexity theory can get. She chooses the extent to which humans can understand her and also who can understand her. The major dimension of her being the universal mother principle and fiercely protecting her children, her creation. She is a great eternal being who has seen multiple Vishnu's and Brahmas being born, doing their work and dying. She wears their skulls in a garland, as a tribute to them. She wears the karma of several beings and entities as her skirt, with infinity as her waist-band.
Seer's have shown us mutiple forms of KÄlÄ« as well to better understand her.
For e.g., Dakshin KÄlÄ« - This is a more gentle form and her primary blessing to the her sadhaka is that she allows him/her to fully enjoy what is currently in the prarabdha of that person. May be the person is taking repeated births for a experiencing a particular rasa (juice / essence of life) but unable to fully enjoy due to karmic structures. She stops yama on his tracks and gestures him to wait, so that the sadhaka can fully enjoy that particular rasa and so that he need not take another birth for that.
These forms differ in the primary aspect, appearance, who is meant to worship her, mood of the deity, etc.
In her iconography, we see an entity at her feet. That is nothing but KÄla Bhairava. He is the adhaara shakti of devi. Only a person in that state can support her existence. He is the ultimate beta (β) who is completely in awe of the alpha(α) being (i.e KÄli) and can only utter Ka.. Ka.. Ka.. Ka.. He is too obsessed and dumbstruck by her appearance that he cannot even completely spell her name. In that state, he has completely attained her.
Given that Maha Kalabhairava has attained that state, he is the deity that we need to worship so that he can align us and guide us towards her. He performs the duty of a Kshetrapalaka.
The depiction of Jesus as a shepherd and Krishna as a cowherd (Gopala) is the kshetrapalaka principle at play - the concept of a divine guardian, protector, or custodian of a specific land, community, or flock. Both figures represent the supreme divinity choosing to take a humble form to protect, guide, and nurture their devotees (the "flock" or "cows").
The cow represents Mother Earth, and Krishna as her keeper signifies the protection of nature, sustainability, and life itself.
Krishna is known as Gopala (protector of cows) and Govinda (one who pleases the cows). He tended to cows, representing the nurturing of the soul and the protection of the community in the pastoral setting of Vrindavan.
Jesus is seen as the shepherd who guards his followers (the sheep) from spiritual dangers, guiding them toward safety and eternal life. It emphasizes intimacy, sacrifice, and the responsibility to guide the "flock" (humanity) away from destruction.
In a way, they are KÄlÄ«'s agents. Kali makes Krishna for this specific purpose. They too discharge their duties, because they cannot fathom the karma that is under operation, or unfolding through KÄlÄ«.
When we make Krishna as our Godhead (Supreme personality) - The state of Arjuna is the highest we can achieve / become.
When we make KÄlÄ« as our Godhead (Supreme personality) - The state of Krishna is the highest we can achieve / become.
KÄlÄ« is obssession. She is supremely obssessed by her creation and will go to any lengths to protect her creation and destroy anything that threatens the existence of her creation. In a way she is the supreme creator and destructor. She does not destroy for the sake of destruction. She operates destruction from the dimension of supreme motherly love (MÄtru bhav).
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Srishti Krama and Samhara Krama are two fundamental, inverse approaches to creation and dissolution in the tantric traditions, often applied in worshipping the Sri Yantra. Srishti Krama (creation) moves from the inner Bindu (center) outwards to the Bhupura (periphery), while Samhara Krama (dissolution) moves from the outer Bhupura inward to the Bindu.
Avarana (Sanskrit: ą¤ą¤µą¤°ą¤£, Ävaraį¹a) means a covering, veil, screen, envelope, or obstruction. It refers to anything that conceals, covers, or protects, commonly used in philosophical, physical, and Ayurvedic contexts to describe an outer layer or a "veil of ignorance" that conceals true knowledge.
At each Ävaraį¹a there are various deities that are manifest to perform various duties. In total there are 102 deities. 98 Deities are within the nine enclosures (Avaranas) of the Sri Chakra. 4 Deities are the Ayudha Devathas (deities of the weapons).
The Bindu represents the 9th Ävaraį¹a and 8th Ävaraį¹a (Sarvasiddhiprada) is a triangle and further down at the 1st Ävaraį¹a is the Bhupura (Earth / Physical plane).
The Bhupura is the earth level, where srishti is completely manifested and separateness is felt. Our five senses enable us to interact with the world, leading to pleasant as well as unpleasant experiences that agitate our mind.
For e.g., At the Bindu, there is only one (supreme deity) --> KÄlÄ« (ultimate mother representing death) or Shri Lalita Tripurasundari (representing life) The next layer (the 8th Ävaraį¹a) as we are descending down, there are three deities manifest here:
- Kameshwari: Represents the Sattva Guna and the creative aspect (Brahma).
- Vajreshwari: Represents the Rajas Guna and the preserving aspect (Vishnu).
- Bhagamalini: Represents the Tamas Guna and the dissolving aspect (Rudra).
Kala Bhairava is associated with the eighth avarana of the Sri Chakra, also known as the Vashiniadi Vagdevata Avarana or the Ashta-Bhairava/Ashta-Matrika level.
Kshetrapalaka (ą¤ą„ą¤·ą„ą¤¤ą„रपाल) is the guardian deity of a specific land, temple, or territory in Hindu tradition, tasked with protecting boundaries, farming lands, and sacred areas. Often considered a fierce form or agent of Lord Shiva or Bhairava, he ensures the spiritual and physical security of the area, distinct from family deities (Kula Devata).
Popularly known as kaaval deivam (Like Karuppaswamy (who is nothing but kala bhairava), Ayyanar, Muniswaran, etc.) in tamil, they take care of protecting their interests, aligning the people with the larger entity governing them. These energy centres were established deliberately to form an energy network, just like the internet. It can be seen as an efficient, intelligent and co-ordinated way of living.
The first honors were done these deities and then to the main deities like Vishnu or Shiva, Devi etc, who might have chosen that geographical location for unfolding their play (essentially higher will)
Kshetrapalaka of
- Bengaluru - Sri Kaala Bhairaveshwara
- Tirumala - Lord Shiva
- Kashi / Varanasi - Kala Bhairava
- Kaamakhya - Batuka Bhairava
The above are physical / geographic locations. Can there be a Kshetrapalaka for non-physical realms?
- Paatal loka - Swarnaakarshana Bhairava a.k.a Narayana Bhairava
How about the human body? Yes, specifically the ajna chakra is equated with Kashi (Varanasi), the City of Lights, as a profound metaphor for spiritual anatomy and consciousness. It is believed that Kashi is not merely a physical place but an "inner city" within us, where the divine resides and enlightenment occurs.
Among these 9 Ävaraį¹as reside the 64 Yoginis which are integral to the Nava Avarana Chakra (Sri Yantra) and they function as key Avarana Devatas (attendant deities) who veil and protect the supreme Goddess.
We hold the potential to awaken the prana of every deity within the human body and get their guidance. Some of them, like the 64 yoginis with their great powers, test the sadhaka so much to see if their real desires / intentions are all about devi (supreme mother) and not something else. One of them is called pishachini. Suddenly you see everybody behaving like a pishachi. E.g., It could be your boss at the office, or some person in your relationship, etc. How do you deal with them? That defines the sadhaka. 64 in total (just the yoginis) and you need a NOC (No Objection Certificate or stamp of approval) from each one of them to get a glimpse of the supreme goddess.
Conclusion: Our overpowering association with the body and mind imprisons us in a world of finitude in which desires turn into ashes. If we acknowledge that we are not just the body but also infinite consciousness within, the world seems so much of a nicer place. It gives us courage and also provides us insights that help us find the direction we need to take.
We have a really long way to go, and we cannot afford to run in circles like alice in the wonderland!