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
Shakti Primordial bersabda: Melihat Kamasura dipenuhi dengan kedamaian yang besar, para dewa dan resi menjadi kagum dan, setelah menyembah Vikata, memuji-Nya dengan tangan terlipat.
- 6.36.2
Kamasura berkata: Wahai Vikat yang bijaksana, Engkau adalah Brahman; mengapakah Engkau membantu para Dewa? Bagaimanakah alam semesta dewa dan asura ini bergantung pada satu sifat sahaja?
- 6.35.5
Sambil membawa pelbagai senjata, dia menaiki rata perangnya. Dengan membawa baki tenteranya, dia mara menghadapi Vikata.
- 6.37.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Vikata matters most.