Mahavidya Bhairavi: Acrylic Painting by Giri Ratna Singh

Mahavidya Tripura Bhairavi: The Embodiment of Fierce Divinity

Tripura Bhairavi is the sixth Mahavidya, a fierce form of the divine feminine associated with latent energy and the potential for consciousness. Her name itself holds meaning:

• Tripura: Refers to “three” and can symbolize the three fortresses (representing consciousness states – waking, dreaming, deep sleep), the three gunas (fundamental qualities – sattva, rajas, tamas), or various other triads within the universe.
• Bhairavi: The consort of Bhairava, a form of Shiva. Here, Bhairavi represents the reasoning and activation power behind Shiva’s pure consciousness.

Immerse yourself in the divine realms of Mahavidya Tripura Bhairavi with Giri Ratna Singh’s spellbinding acrylic masterpiece.

Based on the sacred Dhyaan-shloka from Sri Durga Saptashati, this painting captures the fierce yet compassionate essence of the Supreme Mother.

Dhyana-Shloka of Tripura Bhairavi:

उद्यद्भानुसहस्रकान्तिमरुणक्षौमां शिरोमालिकाम् रक्तालिप्तपयोधरां जपपटीं विद्यामभीतिं वरम् ।

हस्ताब्जैर्दधतीं त्रिनेत्रविलसद्वक्त्रारविन्दश्रियम् देवीं बद्धहिमांशुरत्नमकुटां वन्दे समन्दस्मिताम् ॥

Unique Features:

Key Aspects of of Mahavidya Bhairavi:

• Resides in Muladhara Chakra: This is the root chakra, located at the base of the spine. Here, Tripura Bhairavi lies dormant as Kamarupa, a form with three dots (bindu) in an inverted triangle. These dots represent the seeds of creation (desire, knowledge, action).
• Source of Creation: When she awakens, her energy rises through the chakras, activating creation. This dormant to active state is sometimes contrasted with Tripura Sundari, who represents the outward manifestation of this energy.
• Vāk Devi (Goddess of Speech): Tripura Bhairavi is the source of all speech, which originates from the interplay of Shiva’s illuminating light and Shakti’s power of realization.

Iconography:

• Varies: She can be depicted seated on a lotus, holding various items like a book, rosary, sword, cup, and making hand gestures (mudras) signifying different aspects.
• Fierce or Regal: Sometimes shown with a fierce demeanor, other times as a queenly figure resembling Rajarajesvari.

Overall Significance:

Tripura Bhairavi represents the immense potential for creation and consciousness that lies dormant within us. She is the power behind manifestation and the source of speech, the very tool we use to express our awakened reality.

This acrylic masterpiece by Giri Ratna Singh, depicting Mahavidya Bhairavi, is not just a painting; it’s a spiritual journey. Acquire this artwork to bring the fierce divinity and transformative energy of the goddess into your space. Let the sacred symbolism and artistic brilliance elevate your surroundings with the presence of the Supreme Mother.