Associated with Goddess Pratyangira Devi, the Pratyangira Mala Mantra is one of the most formidable mantras for protection among all the Shakta Mantras.
Its ability to reverse the effects of proyogas that cause evil deeds, to remove black magic, and to protect against enemies is well known in the Mantra Shastra.
Goddess Pratyangira is a fierce Goddess (Ugra devatha) yet a compassionate mother to her devotees. She has a fierce, lion-faced form, usually seen with 4 hands, and riding a lion. Her roots in the Hindu scriptures trace back to the Vedas. The name Pratyangira means the one who sends back an attack to its source.
She is a form of Goddess Parvati and the Devi who pacified the power of Lord Narasimha’s ugra aspect.
Chanting the Pratyangira Mala Mantra invokes the power of Devi, uproots the devotee’s fears, gives strength, and resolves worldly problems. One can even combine this mantra with other Pratyangira Mantras like Pratyangira Gayatri, Beeja Mantra or Vipareetha Pratyangira Mantra.
Pratyangira Mala Mantra in Sanskrit and English
ॐ ह्रीं नमः कृष्णवाससेशते विश्वसहस्त्र हिंसिनि सहस्त्रवदने महाबले अपराजिते प्रत्यङ्गिरे परसैन्य परकर्म विध्वंसिनि परमंत्रोत्सादिनि सर्वभूतदमनि सर्वदेवान् बंध बंध सर्वविद्यां छिन्धि छिन्धि क्षोभय क्षोभय परयंत्राणि स्फोटय स्फोटय सर्वशृङ्खलान् त्रोटय त्रोटय ज्वल ज्वालजिह्वे करालवदने प्रत्यङ्गिरे ह्रीं नमः ॥
Oṃ Hrīṃ Namaḥ Kṛṣṇavāsaseśate Viśva-Sahastra Hiṃsini Sahasravadane Mahābale Aparājite Pratyaṅgire Parasainya Parakarma Vidhvaṃsini Paramantrotsādini Sarvabhūtadamani Sarvadevān Bandha Bandha Sarvavidyāṃ Chindhi Chindhi Kṣobhaya Kṣobhaya Parayantrāṇi Sphoṭaya Sphoṭaya Sarvaśṛṅkhalān Troṭaya Troṭaya Jvala Jvālājihve Karālavadane Pratyaṅgire Hrīṃ Namaḥ ॥
Meaning of Pratyangira Mala Mantra
Invoking the Power of Maya Beej Hrim, that represents the power of illusion and divine energy, I bow to Goddess Pratyangira, the eternal one clothed in black garments.
O Devi with immense power to destroy thousands of universes, having thousands of faces (indicating omni-presence) and immense strength. I worship you, Goddess Pratyangira, the invincible one. The one who annihilates the armies of the opposite and the hostile ritualistic actions of the adversaries.
The Eradicator of the enemy mantras, the subduer of the evil forces, please bind tightly the powers of the celestial forces misused against your devotee.
Destroy, cut through all the vidyas used against your devotee, disturb and destabilise the opposite forces. Shatter the power of yantras used by the enemies, break and tear apart the chains and the bonds.
O the Goddess whose tongue is appearing as blazing flames of fire and the one with a fierce and terrifying face. My salutations to that Goddess Pratyangira.
Japa Counts for this Mala Mantra
The Mantra Shastra recommends chanting the Pratyangira mala mantra ten thousand times, following the complete sadhana procedure, to attain mastery over it. However, one can also recite this mantra 108 times daily for 40 days to seek the protection of Devi.
Pratyangira Mantra Benefits
The benefits of chanting the Pratyangira Mantras are documented in books like Pratyangira Kalpa, Tantras and even in some Mantra Shastra scriptures. Here are a few of them
- Removes enemies and subdues their power
- Protection from Black magic and other Prayogas
- Uplifts from fear and gives strength
- Removes the effect of curses
- Removes obstacles and gives Success
- Gives confidence and willpower
- Keeps away evil energies, spirits and ghosts
- Fills your surroundings with positive energy
- Restores stolen positions, wealth, and authority by nullifying enemies.
Mantra Sadhana Details
For Pratyangira Mala Mantra Sadhana, the practitioner should perform Asana Puja, Yantra Puja. Then proceed with mantra saptangas like Viniyoga, performing the Nyasas, doing Pratyangira Dhyana, and Mantra Japa, along with the other required rituals.
Once the Japa is complete (total japa sankhya), perform Dasamsa Homa with intense offerings such as mustard seeds, pepper, and chillies. The Homa must include the sacred wood offerings from chaff flower plants or the Khadira tree.
Later, perform Tarpana with water mixed with vermilion, followed by the remaining prescribed rituals. It is always advised to seek the guidance of an eligible Guru for Pratyangira Sadhana.
