Deity
Vikata
विकटVikaṭa
- verses
- 152
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 28
- A form of
- Ganexa
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
A Shakti Primordial disse: Vendo Kamasura repleto de grande paz, os deuses e sábios ficaram maravilhados e, tendo adorado Vikata, louvaram-No com as mãos unidas.
- 6.36.2
Kamasura disse: Ó sábio Vikata, tu és o Brahman. Por que ajudas os deuses? Como pode este universo de deuses e demônios repousar sobre uma única qualidade?
- 6.35.5
Tomando uma multidão de armas, ele montou em seu carro. Acompanhado pelo restante de seu exército, ele avançou em direção a Vikata.
- 6.37.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Vikata matters most.