Legends whisper of Bhadrakaali's connection to the primordial sound, Om. Vedic scholars, delving into its depths, discovered fifty distinct sounds within it, each a thread in the tapestry of creation. The Atharva Veda, however, offered a different perspective. It envisioned Bhadrakali as the embodiment of time itself, adorning a garland of skulls, each representing a letter of the Sanskrit alphabet. This symbolized the intricate dance between time, sound, and the birth of the universe. The physical decay of life and death is the most thought-provoking thing in this universe as everyone is in a rush and what we want to prove to the world to fit into the traditional ideologies of culture and geography and just like that, we try to make our way into the world. What the ancient philosophers and thinkers used to work on was the ultimate crux of the ideology.

 

Yet, the concept of time as an infinite entity holding these letters was challenged later. Emerging Tantric traditions viewed time as a collection of finite moments. This shift in understanding also impacted the way Shiva, Bhadrakali's consort, was worshipped. In the beginning, during the Vedic period, Shiva was so revered that there was no need for a specific mantra to connect with him. But with the rise of Tantra, the concept of seed mantras gained prominence. 'Aiṁ' (pronounced like "eyeem"), a single powerful sound associated with wisdom and knowledge, became the seed mantra for Shiva.

 Across India, Bhadrakaali's many faces are known and revered. As the embodiment of war, she is the shield for the virtuous and the bane of the wicked. Durga, Devi, Mahakali – these are just a few of the names whispered in her honour. Bhadrakali, the fierce protector, resides within us all, a guiding light on our own spiritual journeys.

 

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