Goddess Kali is a Hindu deity who symbolizes the dark and contradictory elements of the universe. She is one of the most unusual and popular goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. Her naked appearance, as well as her associations with violence, blood, and gore, call into question the entire notion of divinity. Despite this, she has grown to symbolize a wide range of imagery throughout the years, from murderous ogress to gentle goddess. So, although she is revered as Chamunda, who is gruesome and monstrous, she is also loved in family shrines as Dakshina-Kali, one of her gentler forms. This work aims to examine the origins of Kali in the scriptures and lore, the evolving rituals, rites, and customary practices of Kali worship, and Her beginnings as a Tantric Goddess to Her transformation into a deity in mainstream Hindu religion.
Note Benign: At the time of writing this book I had planned to finalize and publish at least one book a month among the thousands of drafts and concepts that I had started over the past decade. Since I published this work I haven't been inspired to do so. Satiated by the Goddess, as she questions why I think it right to share the arcane.
Concealed in Western clothes and a western way of life was the ever present Kali worshipper in me. A strange man from a strange land with equally strange beliefs was understandably not the most welcome thing one can be. Somethings never change while others always remain, like unspoken words and thoughts that exist in the ether. As 2021-22 went by, I've realized the many who have read this book, and I am truly grateful that they have gotten to know my Dear Goddess a little better as a result of it. I am delighted and joyful for those who welcome this Great Goddess into their hearts. May Her eternal blessings always rest upon your Soul.