The Essence of the Tantra of the Ten Mahavidyas

This is the case, but their other names have also been observed in some places. In the list presented here, the serial number, the Brahma-number (root-number), the common name of the Mahavidya, other names (forms of address), and the specific type of knowledge (Vidya) have been expressed.

According to a rare manuscript, the 'Paratantra', the same Great Power (Mahashakti), by ascending six different thrones, is called the presiding goddess of six Amnayas traditional lineages or paths of transmission, which is according to the following details—
❏ The goddess of the Eastern Path (Purvamnaya) is called Purneshwari
❏ The goddess of the Southern Path (Dakshinamnaya) is called Vishweshwari
❏ The goddess of the Northern Path (Uttaramnaya) is called Kali
❏ The goddess of the Western Path (Paschimamnaya) is called Kubjika
❏ The goddess of the Upward Path (Urdhvamnaya) is called Shodashi.

Mantras of the Ten Mahavidyas

In rare and accessible manuscripts, and in published Puranas ancient scriptural texts and Agamas traditional ritual texts, one sees a variety of mantras. Here, one primary mantra for each of the ten Mahavidyas is presented, which will act like gold mixed with borax A traditional Indian proverb meaning to greatly enhance or perfect something when used in your worship.

Kali Mantra

‘‘ ॐ Krīṁ Krīṁ Krīṁ Hrīṁ Hrīṁ Hrīṁ Hūṁ Hūṁ Dakṣiṇa-Kālike Krīṁ Krīṁ Krīṁ Hrīṁ Hrīṁ Hrīṁ Hūṁ Hūṁ Svāhā || ’’

Tara Mantra

‘‘ Aiṁ Oṁ Hrīṁ Krīṁ Hūṁ Phaṭ || ’’