Shloka 4
Nityaklinnā Tripurā Sādhana and the Jvālāmukhī-Krama
अग्निकोणे अघोरायोन्मत्तभैरवायेति वाराह्यै / रक्षः कोणे साराय कपालिने भैरवाय माहेर्न्द्यै
agnikoṇe aghorāyonmattabhairavāyeti vārāhyai / rakṣaḥ koṇe sārāya kapāline bhairavāya māherndyai
அக்னி கோணத்தில் (ஆக்னேய) “அகோராய உன்மத்தபைரவாய” என்ற மந்திரத்தால் வாராஹியை ஆவாஹனம் செய்ய வேண்டும். ரக்ஷஸ் கோணத்தில் (நைருதி) “ஸாராய கபாலினே பைரவாய” என்ற மந்திரத்தால் மாஹேந்த்ரியை ஆவாஹனம் செய்ய வேண்டும்.
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda)
Concept: Ritual action (karma) can transmute fearsome energies into guardianship; confronting death-symbols (kapāla) becomes a means of fear-mastery.
Vedantic Theme: Abhaya through recognition: what is feared is integrated under awareness; dualities (pure/impure) are subordinated to the sacred aim.
Application: Work skillfully with ‘shadow’ emotions—acknowledge them, give them a disciplined channel (practice, service), and prevent them from spilling into harm.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Type: koṇa (corner) within ritual space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana Pretakalpa: skull/death imagery resonates with post-death themes, though this verse is a ritual-dik invocation rather than Yama narrative
FAQs
This verse assigns specific śakti-forms and Bhairava-mantras to particular corners, showing that protection and ritual order are established by invoking the right deity-energy in the right direction.
By prescribing Bhairava-linked invocations for the agni-corner and rākṣasa-corner, the text indicates a method of guarding vulnerable ritual spaces—especially relevant to preta-related observances where protection is emphasized.
If performing traditional rites under guidance, maintain directional discipline and mantra-accuracy; ethically, it reinforces the principle of doing sacred actions with order, purity, and protective intent rather than carelessness.