Deity
Vikata
विकटVikaṭa
- verses
- 152
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 28
- A form of
- Ganesa
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
Adi-Sakti berkata: Melihat Kamasura dipenuhi kedamaian agung, para dewa dan resi merasa takjub dan, setelah memuja Vikata, memuji-Nya dengan tangan terlipat.
- 6.36.2
Kamasura berkata: Wahai Vikat yang bijaksana, Engkau adalah Brahman; mengapa Engkau membantu para Dewa? Bagaimana alam semesta para dewa dan asura ini bergantung pada satu sifat saja?
- 6.35.5
Sambil membawa berbagai senjata, ia menaiki keretanya. Dengan membawa sisa pasukannya, ia maju menghadapi Vikata.
- 6.37.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Vikata matters most.