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As one of the most widely recognized Hindu goddesses Kali or Kali Ma (mother Kali) is said to destroy ignorance and liberate those seeking devotion to God. Kali's name is a form of the Sanskrit word "kala," which means "time" and also means "the black one." She appears in many Vedic texts and is sometimes described as an expansion of the goddess Durga.
The skulls, limbs and entrails decorating Kali represent the temporary nature of the material world. Kali's fierce appearance has a deeper meaning and shows the importance of destroying the ego's attachment to the body. Her form when depicted standing on Shiva's form is revered as Bhavatarini or the saviour of the universe.
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Shakta Hindus and Tantric believers worship Kali as Brahman (the ultimate reality.) Most Hindus pray to Kali as a benevolent mother goddess and the consort of Lord Shiva. Kali is associated with many other Hindu goddesses like Durga, Parvati and Chamunda,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and is the foremost among the Dasa Mahavidyas (ten Tantric goddesses.)
Kali Destroys Demon Raktabija
The goddess set out for battle and the form of Kali arose from her anger. Kali drank the demon's blood to prevent any of Raktabija's blood from falling to the ground and reproducing. Becoming intoxicated on Raktabija's blood; Kali raged across the world killing anyone in her path and adorned herself with the dismembered parts of her victims. Shiva threw himself under her feet to pacify the goddess and Kali returned to the benevolent form of Durga.
The Goddess Kali has a frightening appearance according to the Devi Mahatmyam and has a fearsome countenance with a gaping mouth,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], tongue lolling out and deep reddish eyes. Most texts describe Kali as dark, naked with long nails and disheveled hair. Armed with a sword, noose and khatvanga (skull-topped staff) the goddess is decorated with a garland of skulls and only wears a tiger's skin.
According to David Kinsley,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Kali is first mentioned in Hinduism around 600 CE, and "In the Agni- and Garuda-puranas she is mentioned in invocations that aim at success in war and against one's enemies." In the Bhagavata-purana Kali is the deity worshipped by a band of thieves who are annihilated by the goddess herself when they attempt to offer a saintly Brahman for a blood sacrifice.
The Appearance of Kali
The Devi Mahatmyam describes Kali's most famous myth where she springs out from Durga's frown and destroys the demon Raktabija. Fighting Raktabija was creating problems as the demon reproduces a clone of himself with every drop of blood that falls on the battlefield. The devas (gods) could not kill the demon Raktabija. Within a few minutes of attacking him the battlefield was covered with millions of demons. In despair,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the gods turned to Shiva. But Shiva was in samadhi (deep meditation), so they asked his consort Durga for help.
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