16 Kalas
16 Kalas
phases ruled by the other nityas. In the Sri Chakra these 15 nityas
are present in the innermost circle, and the Devi is in the central
bundu.
These 15 Nityas rule the famous 15 letters Devi mantra
known as Panchadasakshari Mantra: Ka E Aie La Hreem Ha Sa Ka Ha La
Hreem Sa Ka La Hreem
These 15 Nityas in the form of the 15 Tithis (Phases) have
two aspects each - Prakashamsa, which rules the day portion of the
Tithi, and Vimarshamsa, which rules the night part of the Tithi. At
night they collect the divine nectar and during the day they release it.
About 16 siddhis & attainments, we begin with 8 major siddhis as in
Sri Sivananada's Kundalini Yoga..
Eight Major Siddhis
An accomplished, Purnayogi in the path of Kundalini Yoga is in
possession of eight major Siddhis, viz., Anima, Mahima, Laghima,
Garima, Prapti, Prakamya, Vasitvam and Ishitvam. (By Sri Sivananda)
Minor Siddhis
The Yogi acquires the following minor Siddhis also:
1. Freedom from hunger and thirst.
2. Freedom from the effects of heat and cold.
3. Freedom from Raga-Dvesha.
4. Doora Darshan, clairvoyance or Dooradrishti.
5. Doora Sravan, clairaudience or Doora Sruti and Doora Pravachana.
6. Mano-Jaya, control of mind.
7. Kama Rupa: The Yogi can take any form he likes.
8. Parakaya Pravesha: He can enter into another body, can animate a
dead body and enter into it by transferring his soul.
( Note : From the book titled " Kundalini Yoga " by Sri Swami
Sivananda, there should be 26 Minor Siddhis published.)
About Punya of 7 births
Punya means : Holy; virtuous; auspicious. " 1) Good or righteous. Thus
the wearer of 16 mukhi will have 7 rebirths where he/she will be a
righteous, pious person with good qualities thereby arresting the