Brahmi - First of Sapta-Matrukas

BRAHMI MATRUKA SHAKTHI

Brahmi :-
The first Matruka in the series is Yellow complexioned with four heads, three of which are generally visible in her sculptures while the fourth one is at the back. Of her four hands, two are in Varada and Abhaya gestures, while in the other two she holds a Pasha or Rosary, a Lotus stalk or Kamandalu. She is adorned with Yellow attire, Akshamala and Karandamakuta. Swan is her Vahana as well as in her Flag. In some Agamas she is seated on a Lion or a Lotus and may have six arms or only one head instead of four heads.

Dhyana Sloka :-

Chaturbhujaam Chathurvakthram Peethamalyambaro Jwalam /
Varadha bayahastham cha Sakshamalam Skanditham //
Jadamakuta Samyuktham Simhavahana Susthitham /
Sarvabharana Samyuktham Brahmeem Dhyathwa Prabujayeth //

Gayathri :-

Om Hamsathwajaya Vidmahe Kurcha Hasthaya Theemahi /
Thanno Brahmi Prajodayaath //