Shloka 5
Gaṇa–Durgā–Tripurā Sādhanā: Bīja-Nyāsa, Śakti Arrays, Mātṛkā/Bhairava Worship, and Maṇḍala Contemplation
सदाशिवमहाप्रेतपद्मासन मथापि वा / ऐं क्लीं (ह्रीं) सौस्त्रिपुरायै नमः / ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं क्षें क्षैं स्त्रीं स्कीं रों स्फें स्फीं शां पद्मासनं च मूर्तिं च त्रिपुरात्दृदयादिकम्
sadāśivamahāpretapadmāsana mathāpi vā / aiṃ klīṃ (hrīṃ) saustripurāyai namaḥ / oṃ hrāṃ hrīṃ kṣeṃ kṣaiṃ strīṃ skīṃ roṃ spheṃ sphīṃ śāṃ padmāsanaṃ ca mūrtiṃ ca tripurātdṛdayādikam
或观想萨达希瓦（Sadāśiva）安坐于大尸（mahā-preta）之上的莲华座（padmāsana），或以他法——当诵：“Aiṃ，Klīṃ（Hrīṃ），敬礼圣母Tripurā（Śrī Tripurā）。”继而诵：“Oṃ hrāṃ hrīṃ kṣeṃ kṣaiṃ strīṃ skīṃ roṃ spheṃ sphīṃ śāṃ”，并观想Tripurā之莲座与神圣形相（mūrti），自心处（hṛdaya）等内安置次第而起。
Lord Viṣṇu (teaching Garuḍa/Vinatā-putra in a ritual-mantra section)
Concept: Transforming fear and mortality (preta symbolism) into a seat for realization through mantra and inner nyāsa; Tripurā as supreme consciousness-power.
Vedantic Theme: Non-dual integration: the ‘impure’/fearful is re-seen as Brahman/Śakti’s field; internalization of deity (antar-yāga).
Application: Use contemplative visualization to face impermanence; pair mantra with inward placement (hṛdaya-ādi) to stabilize attention and reduce existential anxiety.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: inner-visualization/maṇḍala seat
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.24: transition from Durgā protective nyāsa/mudrā to Tripurā mantra and internal placements (hṛdaya-ādi)
FAQs
This verse presents a specific Tripurā-focused mantra and meditation method, indicating the text’s inclusion of Devī-upāsanā as a valid ritual path alongside other rites.
It outlines mantra-recitation with bīja syllables and instructs visualization of the deity’s seat and form, along with inner placement beginning at the heart (hṛdayādi), consistent with nyāsa-style worship.
Approach mantra practice with clarity of intention, correct pronunciation, and disciplined meditation; if following nyāsa/Śākta procedures, learn from a qualified teacher and maintain ethical conduct as the foundation.