Phala Shruti

Those who read or hear Shri Kamakshi Vilasa is blessed by her grace and grandeur. The renderings about Devi as Tripura Sundari, Kanchipura as Bhuloka Swarga, Hasti Shaila Mahima, Splendour of Varada Raja Swami, Vegavat Nadi Prabhava, Rudra Shaala Mahatmya, Significance of Ekaamra Vriksha, Glories of Ekamreshwara and Bala / Tapas Kamakshi, Sarva Tirtha Mahima, Kamakoti Sthala Nirnaya, Kamakoti Bila, Magnificence of Maha Tripura Sundari, the proceedings of Shiva-Kamakshi Kalyana, Eminence of Bhuta bandha Janardana, Shiva’s discomfiture by Manmadha, Brahma’s blindness, Shri Chakra Puja Vidhana and illustrations of the Benefeciaries of Shri Chakra Puja notably of Lakshmi-Hayagriva, Vaivaswata Manu, King Dasharatha, King Tundeera and King Kantaara Chola; Hema Kamakshi Seva Phala and other aspects were absorbing and sanctified. The Pathana-Shravana- Dhaarana of Shri Kamakshi Vilasa would take steps forward to the realisation of the Devi and her supremacy. On completion of the experience of the accounts of the Shri Kamakshi, there should be ‘Shodashopachaara Puja’of the Devi followed ‘Brahmana Satkaara’ with Vastra-Bhojana- Dakshinas and Anna Daana. Maharshi Markandeya who scripted and rendered Shri Kamakshi Vilasa to King Suratha blessed the latter who prostrated to the Maharshi and paid his reverences. Markandeya also blessed the readers or listeners of the Maha Kamakshi Vilasa with ‘Deerghaayu- Putra Poutraabhivriddhi-Sakala Kaamita Siddhi and Shri Devi Pada Prapti’!

Sri V.D.N.Rao and Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham

Kamakoti.org presents the Essence of Puranas in English, condensed by Sri. V.D.N.Rao, devotee of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. Compiled, Composed and Interpreted by V.D.N.Rao, Former General Manager, India Trade Promotion Organisation, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India The author can be contacted at [email protected]