Vaishnavi - Fourth of Sapta-Matrukas

VAISHNAVI MATRUKA SHAKTHI

4. Vaishnavi :-
The Fourth Matruka is dark-skinned ( Blue ) and holds Conch and Discus in the two upper hands and Gada in the lower right hand, while the lower left hand holds the Lotus flower. When she has six arms she has Varadha and Abhaya gestures in the remaining arms. She is adorned with resplendent ornaments and yellow garments. Garuda is her Vehicle as well as Flag.

Dhyana Sloka :-

Ekavaktram Dvinetraam cha Chaturbhuja Samanvidham /
Vara bayakaraam Shyamaam Sangham chakrancha Dharineem //
Nava Yowvana Sambannaam Srimath Garuda Vahanaam /
Sarvalakshana Sambannaam Vaishnaveem Devikaam Bhaje //

Gayathri :-

Om Dharshyathvjaya Vidmahe Dandhahasthaya Theemahi /
Thanno Vaishnavi Prajodayaath //