smarāmi vārtālīṃ

Vārāhi is understood as associated with the process of embodiment of the Parašiva within the limited body (sankocaśarīra). Hence Bhavanopanişad defines her as “Vārāhī Pitr -rūpā”. Amongst the three-fold identification during the process of entanglement of Prăņa, Puryaştaka and śarīra, the last is said to be the strongest. Hence Tantra-raja-tantra identifies Värähi with pride and arrogance (mada), the power and aggressive intent to go after enjoyment. Even in Rasa-sāstra of Ayurveda, as if to substantiate the power of identification of Supreme Siva, the Rasa, with a solid body, a herb named as Värähi which is one of the sixty-four Divyausadhi (powerful drug) is used, for solidifying mercury (Rasa). As per the Tantragamas, the same shakti that causes concealment by multiplicity, can also reveal the way to realise the unity. Acharya Kşemarāja puts it as vāmesādyaḥ parijñāna-ajñānād syuh mukti- bandhadah.” Thus, Vārāhī who is associated with Avyaktapitha (i.e., “the unmanifest seal representing the act of churling-manthana), according to the Manthāna bhairava tantra, uplifts the sadhaka in his process of recognition of his essential nature, by following the path laid down by the Sriguru and parampara. This book captures some of the finest messages for sadhana and bhavana of Värähī by whose practice, one can be assured of removal (nigraha) of duality (dvaita-bhāva) and reception of Grace (anugraha), the unity with Lalitä’s bliss and self.