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
Ang Unang Shakti ay nagsabi: Nakikita si Kamasura na puno ng dakilang kapayapaan, ang mga diyos at mga rishi ay namangha at, pagkatapos sumamba kay Vikata, ay pumuri sa Kanya na may nakatipong mga kamay.
- 6.36.2
Sinabi ni Kamasura: O matalinong Vikat, Ikaw ay Brahman; bakit Mo tinutulungan ang mga Deva? Paano ang sansinukob ng mga diyos at demonyo ay nakasalalay sa iisang katangian?
- 6.35.5
Dala ang maraming sandata, sumakay siya sa kanyang karwahe. Kasama ang natitirang hukbo, nagtungo siya sa harap ni Vikata.
- 6.37.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Vikata matters most.