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Yoga Vashishtha 3.83.1–11
(These verses show the power of lasting spiritual friendship between a Realized Being and worldly rulers)
श्रीवसिष्ठ उवाच।
किरातमण्डले तस्मिन्ये भवन्ति महीभृतः।
तैस्तैः सह परा मैत्री तस्याः समभिजायते ॥ १॥
सर्वास्तत्र महोत्पातान्पिशाचादिभयान्यपि।
रोगांश्च योगसंसिद्धा निवारयति राक्षसी ॥ २॥
बहुवर्षगणेनैषा ध्यानाद्विरतिमागता।
तत्रागत्य समस्तांस्तान्वध्याञ्जन्तून्सुसंचितान् ॥ ३॥
अद्यापि तत्र ये वध्यास्ते तदर्थं महीभुजा।
नीयन्ते मित्रसन्माने के हि नाध्यवसायिनः ॥ ४॥
तस्यां ध्याननिषण्णायां किरातजनमण्डले।
अनायान्त्यां चिरं कालं जनैर्दोषप्रशान्तये ॥ ५॥
सा देवी कन्दरानाम्नी मङ्गलेतरनामिका।
संप्रतिष्ठापिता मूर्त्या पुरे गगनकोटरे ॥ ६॥
ततःप्रभृति तत्रत्यो यो यो भवति भूमिपः।
स कन्दरां भगवतीं प्रतिष्ठापयति स्वयम् ॥ ७॥
यः कन्दराप्रतिष्ठां च न करोति नृपाधमः।
तस्योपतापनिचयाः प्रजा निघ्नन्ति यत्नतः ॥ ८॥
तत्पूजनादवाप्नोति जनस्तन्निखिलं फलम्।
स्ववासनावशोच्छूनमनर्थं यात्यपूजनात् ॥ ९॥
वध्यलोकोपहारेण सा देवी परिपूज्यते।
प्रतिमा सा स्थिताद्यापि चित्रस्था फलदायिनी ॥ १०॥
सकलकोमलमङ्गलकारिणी कवलिताखिलवध्यमहाजना।
जयति सात्र किरातजनास्पदे परमबोधवती चिरदेवता ॥ ११॥
Sage Vasishtha said:
3.83.1–5
> In that land of the Kiratas, whichever Kings exist there develop supreme friendship with her.
> The accomplished yogini demoness removes all great calamities there, dangers from ghosts and similar Beings, as well as diseases.
> After many years, having withdrawn from meditation, she came there and accepted all those well-collected Beings condemned to death.
> Even today, the King's bring those who are to be executed there for her sake, out of respect for this friendship. Who indeed would not make such effort?
> When she remains seated in meditation in the region of the Kirata people and does not come for a long time, it is for the removal of faults among the people.
3.83.6–11
> That goddess named Kandara, also known by other inauspicious names, has been installed as an image in the city within a sky-like cave.
> From then onwards, whichever King rules there installs the goddess Kandara himself.
> The lowly King who does not perform the installation of Kandara faces many troubles, which his subjects diligently bring upon him.
> By worshipping her, people obtain all the results. Without worship, due to the force of one’s own latent tendencies, one heads towards misfortune.
> The goddess is worshipped through the offering of people condemned to death. That image still stands today in a painted form and bestows fruits.
> She who brings about all gentle and auspicious things, having accepted all the great condemned people, triumphs there in the land of the Kiratas as the supreme enlightened goddess who has existed for a long time.
Summary of the Teachings:
The demoness, through her yogic power, forms deep bonds with the Kings of the Kirata land. This friendship brings protection and benefits to the entire region. It teaches that genuine spiritual connections can uplift societies and provide ongoing support when built on trust and wisdom.
The story highlights how a spiritually advanced soul can remove calamities, dangers, and diseases from a land. Even in her meditative state, her presence or periodic actions safeguard the people. This illustrates that enlightened Beings act as protectors, using their inner power for the welfare of others without constant direct involvement. It encourages reliance on Higher Wisdom for overcoming worldly troubles.
Regular worship and remembrance of the Divine form are emphasized. Kings install her image and offer condemned individuals as part of the practice. People receive positive results through devotion. The verses teach that consistent honoring of the sacred brings blessings, while neglect due to personal tendencies leads to difficulties. This stresses the importance of maintaining spiritual rituals for harmony.
The goddess is described as both fierce and auspicious. She accepts offerings yet grants gentle blessings and overall well-being. This shows the integration of apparent opposites – destruction of evil and promotion of good. It conveys that True Divinity transcends limited human labels and works for the larger good, transforming even negative elements into positive outcomes.
Ultimately, these teachings point to the victory of enlightened Consciousness. The goddess remains established as a long-lasting Divine presence that benefits the land. Her example inspires rulers and people to support spiritual principles. The verses remind us that Wisdom and Devotion create enduring Peace and prosperity when followed sincerely over time.
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