Deity

Vikata

विकटVikaṭa

verses
152
book
1
chapters
28
A form of
Ganesha

What the texts say

In the Mudgala Purana, Vikata is a name of Ganesha, and the gods pray to him as Lord Vikata. Mudgala Purana 6.33.10, 6.33.14 The goddess Adi-Shakti says that the Brahman the Vedas describe as one without a second is the one called Vikata. Mudgala Purana 6.46.1 There it is announced that one called Vikata has arrived and, requested by the gods, will slay the great demons. Mudgala Purana 6.33.14 The Purana describes Vikata as the burner of Kamasura, the demon of desire, and as riding a peacock. Mudgala Purana 1.20.10 Adi-Shakti also says that by the mere worship of Vikata, wicked desire is destroyed instantly. Mudgala Purana 6.2.9 In the end, seeing Kamasura filled with great peace, the gods and sages, amazed, worship Vikata and praise him with folded hands. Mudgala Purana 6.37.1

Where to read

Every verse that names Vikata, book by book.

    • 6.37.1

      Die Urmütterliche Shakti sprach: Als sie Kamasura erfüllt von großem Frieden sahen, waren die Götter und Weisen erstaunt und verehrten Vikata, indem sie Ihn mit gefalteten Händen priesen.

    • 6.36.2

      Kamasura sagte: O weiser Vikata, du bist Brahman. Warum hilfst du den Göttern? Wie kann dieses Universum aus Göttern und Dämonen auf einer einzigen Eigenschaft beruhen?

    • 6.35.5

      Er nahm eine Vielzahl von Waffen und bestieg seinen Streitwagen. Mit dem Rest seines Heeres zog er Vikata entgegen.

Key chapters

The chapters where Vikata matters most.

  1. Kamasura Shanti and the Conclusion of Vikata Avatar

    Mudgala Purana 6.37 · 47 verses

  2. Kamasura Shanti Varnanam: The Pacification of Kamasura

    Mudgala Purana 6.36 · 15 verses

  3. Kamasuravicharavarnanam: The Deliberation of Kamasura

    Mudgala Purana 6.35 · 10 verses

  4. Bhanuvinayaka Charita: The Revelation of Surya and Ganesha's Non-Duality

    Mudgala Purana 6.45 · 7 verses

  5. Vikata-Varada Charita: Surya's Penance and the Slaying of Tamisrasura

    Mudgala Purana 6.46 · 4 verses