Deity

Vikata

विकटVikaṭa

verses
152
book
1
chapters
28
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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.

  1. Mudgala Purana

    152 verses · 28 chapters

    All 152 verses in the Mudgala Purana
    • 6.37.1

      根源のシャクティは言った。カーマスラが大いなる平和に満ちているのを見て、神々と聖者たちは驚嘆し、ヴィカタを礼拝して、合掌して彼を賛美した。

    • 6.36.2

      カマースラは言った。「賢明なるヴィカタよ、あなたはブラフマンです。なぜ神々を助けるのですか？神々と悪魔に満ちたこの世界が、どうして一つの属性に依存し得るのでしょうか？」

    • 6.35.5

      多くの武器を手に取り、彼は戦車に乗り込みました。残りの軍勢を率いて、彼はヴィカタの前へと進みました。

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