

Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. O beloved, one must break though the door which, endowed with consciousness, is sealed with the Five Seals (of the lower Wheels) and is well obstructed by the chain (of the door). This is the Gesture ( mudrā) called Anāmā once (it is) known (one attains) the (liberated) sky-faring state. If one sees her in the End of the Twelve, she shines (like) a necklace of gems. This is the Gesture ( mudrā) that bestows the goddess. Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĪrgala (अर्गल) refers to the “chain” (of a door), according to the Kaulajñānanirṇaya.-Accordingly, “The Nameless (energy) is fixed in the Heart. Vāstu is the name of a prodigious demon, who was killed by 53 gods (e.g., Argala). The worship of these 53 gods happens after assigning them to one of the 64 compartment while constructing a Balimaṇḍapa. Argala in Shaktism glossary Source: Wisdom Library: ŚāktismĪrgala (अर्गल) refers to one of the 53 gods to be worshipped in the northern quarter and given pāyasa (rice boiled in milk) according to the Vāstuyāga rite in Śaktism (cf.
