Deity
Vikata
विकटVikaṭa
- verses
- 152
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 28
- A form of
- Ganeśa
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
Pierwotna Shakti rzekła: Widząc Kamasurę napełnionego wielkim pokojem, bogowie i mędrcy byli zdumieni i oddawszy cześć Vikacie, wielbili Go ze złożonymi dłońmi.
- 6.36.2
Kamasura rzekł: O mądry Vikato, Ty jesteś Brahmanem. Dlaczego pomagasz bogom? Jak ten wszechświat bogów i demonów może opierać się na jednej jakości?
- 6.35.5
Chwyciwszy mnóstwo broni, wsiadł na swój rydwan. Wraz z resztą swojej armii ruszył naprzeciw Wikaty.
- 6.37.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Vikata matters most.