Sublime

The bija mantras prescribed to help bring vata back into balance are those that help calm the hyperactive qualities of this dosha. The first is Hrim (pronounced hreem), which is a specific mantra for the heart, emphasizing the physical health of the heart but also creativity and compassion. The second is Klim (pronounced kleem), which promotes bloo

Invocation Gaṇeśa-graha-nakṣatra-yoginī-rāśi-rūpiṇīm | Devīm mantra-mayīm naumi mātṛkāṁ pīṭha-rūpiṇīm || I humbly bow to that supreme Devī who is the embodiment of the gaṇeśas, planets, stellar configurations, yoginīs, constellations, mantras, the matrix of language, and sacred sites. –Nityā Śodaṣikārṇava 1:1

While there is no need for specific rituals or offerings, it is said that Devī is especially pleased when we offer flowers for every nāma. While this can be taken literally, flowers refer to our saṃskāras (see Chapter 4). Setting an intention to offer up our saṃskāras to Devī and to become aligned with her will is practically more useful than offer

Fresh-squeezed turmeric root, chaga mushroom, liquid pepper extract, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and water (dilute to taste). Laird sometimes combines the turmeric with KeVita kombucha to reduce any residual bitterness.