Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study)
by J. P. Prajith | 2008 | 97,544 words
This essay studies the modes of worship of deities (Devatas) in the Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (also known as the Tantra Paddhati). This text from the 11th century contains 18,000 Sanskrit verses dealing with a large variety of topics such as architecture and iconography. However this essay focuses on the worship ceremonies and ritual practices ass...
34. Description of Candesvara (rites and rituals)
In Patala 32 of Mantrapada, are provided the Mulamantra, Chandas, Anganyasas 275 and Japavidhis of Candesa, Nirmalyadhari of Siva. No specific Dhyanamantra of Candesa is given here. However, Dhyanamantra has already been given in the twelth Patala of Kriyapada 3,00,000 or 1,00,000 Japas and 30,000 or 10,000 Homas with Sivanirmalyapuspas are prescribed for Mantravidhi. Indra - rites and rituals The rites and rituals meant for Indra, an important Murti among the Lokapalas, are provided in Patala 32 of Mantrapada The Mulamantra and Chandas are also described. 276 Mantrasiddhi can be obtained through 10,000 Japas and 1,000 Homas with Ghrta and Tila. Many Prayogas and their Phalasiddhis are also described in this Patala.277 409
Dhyana pitavarnam caturbahum vajrapadmankusabhayan | dadhatam carusarvangam pitakalpamvibhusanaih | | kiritakarnikaharakeyuradyarvibhusitam | hemamandapamadhyastham hemasimhasanambuje || sacya devya sahasinam marudbhiscapyupasthitam | skandanalayamadyastalokapalairnisevitam | | 278