Is Cinnamastā a Fierce Goddess?

To mark the auspicious occasion of Cinnamastā Jayanti which we celebrated earlier this week, here are a few words on the mysterious and profound Self-Decapatating Goddess, Vajravairochinī. May this be a prayer to Her and to you, who are the Goddess embodied!

Pratyālīddhāpadām sadaiva dadhātīm cinnam śirah:karttrkām 
Digvastrām
svakabandhashonitasudhādhārām pibantīm mudā
Nagābaddhashīromanim trinayanām hrdyutpalālangkrtām 
Ratyāsaktamanobhavopari drddhām
Dhyāyejjapāsannibhām 

Whose left foot is stepping forward 
Ever, always 
Holding a severed head,
Naked 
Whose severed head 
Is joyfully drinking 
The nectar of Her own blood 
Streaming
Who has a gem 
Bound by a serpent 
on her head
Who has three eyes 
Who’s heart is ornamented by a lotus 
Who is firmly standing above 
The mind attached to sensual delights of the world 
One should meditate upon this Goddess
Who is red like a hibiscus!

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