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Conclusion.
shown in standing pose if she is a spouse goddess and if she is an
independent goddess she is shown as being seated in the Padm膩sana or in
the Ardha-padm膩sana pose. As regards the cala form of the independent and
predominant goddess, it is depicted in sitting pose though the standing form
is an exception. The list of accessories and upac膩ras is so wide and long
that it is only possible for the wealthy. The process was diluted to sixteen
upacaras for a moderate and further diluted to five so that worship was
within the reach of all. The initiation process and practice is interesting
indeed. It is said that initiation should not be given or taken rashly. The
reasons were not explained thus making it a mystery and branding it as a
practice of unexplainable superstitions. When the study of various works of
tantra and writings on the subject were read the reason was clear that
initiation was done after the thorough study of the Aka岣峚ma-cakra. Not only
was the Aka岣峚ma-cakra the only point of consideration, other factors such as
day, date, fortnight, month etc. are all considered making the tantras a
complete Sastra - a holistic science which studied various factors to make
the process intelligent and feasible. The classification and categorization of
flowers is indeed interesting as also the preparation of a Yantra by the
amalgam of metal alloys for greater beneficial results.
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The Supreme Goddess is infinite, her science is indeed unfathomable,
and time is indeed quick for it moves at a pace which is difficult to overtake.
The association of the goddess with particular nights or r膩tr墨s too could not
be focused on for still better understanding. There are many aspects like
local customs and practices. Different temples, temple carvings and more
4 For a detailed list of the sixty four or sixteen or five upacaras see the Appendix III.
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