ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे
(Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche)
How I Was Thrown Into the Path of the Mahavidyas
I did not choose the Mahavidyas. They chose me.
Years ago, when my life felt like it was collapsing, when I had questions no book or teacher could answer, and when even meditation gave me no peace, I was thrown into the lap of the divine feminine. At first, I resisted. The call of the Das Mahavidyas does not arrive as a gentle whisper—it comes like a storm.
I remember waking up in the middle of the night with visions of Kali, feeling both terrified and strangely safe. I remember sensing anger, grief, and wounds surfacing in my relationships, especially in my marriage, that I couldn’t explain. The truth is: the Mahavidyas arrive when life itself becomes unbearable in its current form. They come to tear away the masks you’ve lived with for lifetimes.
This journey matters because it is not philosophy. It is as real as the bills piling on your desk, the arguments in your marriage, the feeling of being stuck in your career, or the anxiety that won’t leave even in moments of silence. That’s when the Mahavidyas appear—not as distant goddesses in temples, but as living forces who hold a mirror to your soul.
Why the Mahavidyas Matter in Daily Life
We often think spirituality is about escaping life’s struggles. But the Mahavidyas teach the opposite: your pain, your chaos, your struggles are the path.
- Kali appeared in my life when I needed to burn away illusions. She made me face fear, loss, and endings—but also gave me courage I didn’t know I had.
- Kamakhya taught me to honor my body and my desires as sacred, especially when I was trying to juggle being a mother, a teacher, and a seeker.
- Lalita Tripura Sundari revealed that true empowerment is not about control—it’s about grace. When I softened into her presence, I found abundance flowing in ways I had never experienced before.
For the modern seeker, this is what matters: these are not abstract deities. They are fierce Mothers who step into your everyday life—your kitchen, your bedroom, your office—and show you where you are lying to yourself, and how you can awaken.
Who the Ten Goddesses Are
The Das Mahavidyas are ten great wisdom goddesses, each one a facet of the eternal Mother:
- Kali – Fierce transformation and courage.
- Tara – Compassionate guide in chaos.
- Tripura Sundari – Radiance, abundance, harmony.
- Bhuvaneshwari – Vastness, expansion of vision.
- Bhairavi – Discipline, tapas, and power.
- Chhinnamasta – Ego surrender, Kundalini awakening.
- Dhumavati – Wisdom hidden in endings and loss.
- Bagalamukhi – Silence, mastery over negativity.
- Matangi – Inner truth, voice, raw authenticity.
- Kamalatmika – Prosperity, grace, and sweetness.
They are not separate beings but ten doorways. Each time you walk through one, a piece of your soul returns to wholeness.
Why This Path Found Me and Why It May Be Finding You
Looking back, I know why I was thrown onto this path: my soul had unfinished contracts with the Mahavidyas. Many of you reading this may feel the same. If you have ever felt irrational fear, anger with loved ones you cannot explain, or a mysterious pull toward the Goddess, it is not random. It is memory.
The Mahavidyas matter today more than ever because we are living in a world that is ascending but also collapsing. Old systems no longer support us. Our relationships are fragile. Money feels uncertain. Mental health struggles rise every day. The Mothers arrive to show us that these are not punishments—they are portals.
When you answer their call, you don’t just worship—you transform. You begin to see endings as beginnings, wounds as wisdom, and struggles as empowerment.
Walking With the Mahavidyas
In my work as a spiritual teacher, through The Kali Code and Akashic Records readings, I have witnessed how seekers transform when they walk with these Mothers. People who once lived in fear begin to shine with clarity. Women who felt powerless reclaim their strength. Men disconnected from their feminine essence discover tenderness and wholeness.
The Mahavidyas are not theory. They are living rivers. If you feel the pull, know this—it is not curiosity. It is recognition. You have walked with them before. And they are calling you again.
Dr. Manmeet Kumar is a Spiritual Coach who founded Soul Miracles in 2016. She uses her gifts of being a psychic and a medium to enable others to transform their inner core.
