Moola Mantras are foundational Mantras of Hindu deities. Each deity has its own Moola Mantra. Such Mantras describe the deity’s core attributes and essence. One can compare them to seeds that give rise to other Mantras or spiritual practices. Moola Mantras are powerful, and people use them in meditation and spiritual practice. They help connect the individual to the deity and invoke their blessings.
Varahi Moola Mantra is dedicated to Goddess Varahi, one of the Sapta Matrikas. It contains the essence of all the Mantras that honor Goddess Varahi. The “Matrikas” comprise a group of 7 mother goddesses.
Varahi is depicted with the head of a sow. She is the Shakti or feminine energy of Varaha, who is Lord Vishnu’s boar incarnation (avatar). In Nepal, people call her Barahi. In Rajasthan and Gujarat, her name is Dandini.
Varahi is venerated in Shaktism, Shaivism, and Vaishnavism. Her worship usually takes place at night. Secretive Vamamarga Tantric practices are part of her worship. The origins of Buddhist goddesses Vajravarahi and Marichi can be traced to Varahi.
Goddess Varahi is the commander-in-chief of Goddess Lalita Tripuri Sundari’s army. Five Shaktis who emerged from Lalita’s bow and arrow combine to form Varahi. Varahi’s chariot, “Kiri Chakra,” is pulled by a thousand boars. Goddess “Sthambini” Devi controls the chariot. Within her chariot reside all feminine energies, Dhanvantari (the God of Ayurveda), and the Divine Healers, Ashwini Devatas.
In the Lalita Sahasranama, the Slokas 27-29 describe Varahi’s power and glory. It was Varahi who killed the demon Vishukra.
Iconography
She has a dark complexion with a face like a female boar’s. She sits on a buffalo and is huge in size. She is eight-armed. One arm on her right side displays the Varada mudra (wish-granting gesture). The others hold a sword and a danda/large stick. One of her left hands displays the Abhaya mudra (offering protection), while the others hold a shield and a hala/plow.
Boons of Varahi
Varahi grants our wishes, removes ego, and punishes evil. She protects us and removes our misery. She will correct our path when we lose our way. She will help us achieve our goals and bestow spiritual progress and material success. She digs deep into our karma and eliminates all the hurdles to our success. Her vehicle, the buffalo, signifies ego as well as inertia, which prevents a person from changing their old and destructive patterns of behaviour. She forces us to change so that we can progress spiritually and materially. Those who seek her blessings and surrender before her will never go empty-handed.
Goddess Varahi resides in the Agnya Chakra. She is also referred to as Bhoodevi (Goddess Earth). She is Goddess Mahalakshmi, who grants monetary gains. She protects people during pandemics.
The goddess has many forms – Bruhad Varahi, Laghu Varahi, Swapna Varahi, Dhoomra Varahi, etc. In many depictions, she has a plow and wooden pestle called Musala in her hands. This shows that she is the Goddess of crops. As Shakti, her sattvik form is Shyamala, while Varahi is the aggressive form.
Varahi is known to be a compassionate goddess. Devotees chant her Mantras and worship her to overcome enemies and purify themselves. She can eliminate our inner demons – Kama (desire),Krodha (anger), Lobha (greed), Moha (attachment), Mada (pride), Maatsarya (jealousy), Ahankara (ego), and Agnyaana (ignorance).
The Devi Bhagavatam, Markaṇdeya Purana, and Varaha Puraṇa describe her valiant feats, including the slaying of demons like Andhakasura, Raktabija, Śhumbha, and Nishumbha.
Andhakasura symbolizes blind rage caused by ego and position. Raktabija signifies the thoughts that prevent spiritual and material progress. Śhumbha and Nishumbha stand for traits like continuing the same patterns, routines, and the same old ways of living. In other words, there is no change for the better. They also represent the tendency to belittle others and a lack of gratitude. Worshipping Varahi is one way to remove such negative qualities and transform into our authentic selves.
Varahi in Various Traditions
In the Śri Vidya tradition, Goddess Varahi and Syamala are the advisors and closest deities to Goddess Lalita/Mahaṣoḍasi. In the Śri Chakra, Varahi is the guardian of the 16th circle or the Kiri Chakra. Among the Dasha Mahavidyas, Varahi is equated with Bagalamukhi, the goddess who controls the tongue and silences enemies, both internal and external.
In Kuṇḍaliṇi meditation, Varahi stands for the Piṅgala naḍi, which rules motion, action, and all physical activity.
She is also Vakdevi, the controller of speech. Varahi Tantra mentions 5 forms of Varahi – Swapna Varahi, Caṇḍa Varahi, Mahi Varahi (Bhairavi), Kṛcca Varahi, and Matsya Varahi.
Chanting Varahi Mool Mantra can eliminate Kala Sarpa Dosha and other doshas. Chant Varahi Moola Mantra 3, 21, or 108 times daily. For Naivedya, offer Pomegranate fruit and Lemon rice. Doing this for 48 days can help invoke Varahi’s grace. Worshipping Varahi during Brahma muhurta is said to remove all problems and bring amazing results.
Varahi Mool Mantra Lyrics
Om Aim Hreem Shreem
Aim Gloum Aim
Namo Bhagavathi
Varthali Varthali
Varahi Varahi
Varahamuki Varahamuki
Anthe Anthini Namaha
Runthe Runthini Namaha
Jambe Jambini Namaha
Mohe Mohini Namaha
Sthambe Sthambini Namaha
Sarvadusta Pradustanaam Sarvesaam
Sarva Vaak Sidha Sakchur
Mukagathi Jihwa
Stambanam kuru Kuru
Seegram Vasyam
Aim Gloum
Taha, Taha, Taha, Taha
Hum Astraya phat Swaha ||
Ithi Sri Maha Varahi Moola Mantra ||
