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The following 100 names of Kali come from the Mahanirvana Tantra. Each of these names can be recited as a mantra on its own or in succession. A YouTube example of all the names recited together as one mantra is found below the names:
- Kalakarshini Conqueror and/or Destroyer of Time
- Karali Tremendously Terrific one
- Kalyani Bestower of Peace and Happiness
- Kalavati Possessor of all the (64) Arts
- Kamala Who enjoys and is herself enjoyed
- Kalidarpaghni Destructress of Pride
- Kapardisha-kripanvita Kind and Devoted to Him with the Matted Hair (Shiva)
- Kalika Devourer of him who Devours (Shiva), the goddess of the Kalika Purana
- Kalamata Mother and Destructress of Time
- Kalanala-samadyuti Brilliant as the Fires of the final Dissolution
- Kapardini Lover of Him with the Matted Hair (Shiva)
- Karalasya Thou of Formidable Countenance with Teeth like Fangs
- Karunamrita-sagara Ocean of the Nectar of Compassion
- Kripamayi Truly Merciful
- Kripadhara Vessel of Compassion
- Kripapara Whose Mercy is without Limit
- Kripagama Attainable Only by Her Compassion
- Krishanu Thou Art Fire
- Kapila Tawny-colored One
- Krishna Black of hue as is Krishna
- Krishnananda-vivardhini Who Increases Joy and Bliss of Krishna
- Kalaratri Night of Darkness
- Kamarupa Thou Who Art the Form of Desire
- Kamapasa-vimocini Liberator from the Bonds of Desire
- Kadambini Dark as a bank of rain-clouds
- Kaladhara Bearer of the Crescent Moon and all Female Energy
- Kalikalmasa-nasini Destructress of Evil
- Kumari-pujanaprita Pleased by the Worship of Virgin-Girls
- Kumari-pujakalaya Refuge of all Virgin-Worshippers
- Kumari-bhojanananda Pleased by the Feasts and Gifts to the Virgins
- Kumari-rupadharini Who is in the Form of a Virgin
- Kadamba-vanasamcara Wanderer in the Kadamba-Forest
- Kadamba-pushpasantosa Taking Delight in the Kadamba-Flowers
- Kadamba-vanavasini Who lives in the Kadamba-Forest
- Kadamba-pushpamalini Wearing a Garland of Kadamba-Flowers
- Kishori Thou Who Art Ever Youthful
- Kalakanthi With a soft and Deep-throated Voice
- Kalanada-ninadini Sweet as the Chakravaka-Bird
- Kadambari-panarata Who drinks the Kadamba-Flower Wine
- Kadambari-priya Excited and Pleased with the Kadamba-Wine
- Kapalapatra-nirata Drinking from a Skull-Cup
- Kamkalamalya-dharini Wearing a Garland of Bones
- Kamalasana-santushta Lover of the Lotus Flower
- Kamalasana-vasini Delighted to be Seated within the Lotus
- Kamalalaya-madhyastha Abiding in the Center of the Lotus
- Kamalamoda-modini Pleased and Intoxicated by the Scent of Lotus
- Kalahamsa-gati Moving and Swaying as a Swan
- Klaibyanasini Destroying all Fears
- Kamarupini Assuming any Form She Desires
- Kamarupa-kritavasa Who Lives in the place of Sexual Desire
- Kamapitha-vilasini Playing at the Kamakhya Pitha
- Kamaniya Beautiful One
- Kalpalata Creeper who Provides every Desire
- Kamaniya-vibhushana Beauty is Thy Ornament
- Kamaniya-gunaradhya Adorable Image of all Tenderness
- Komalamgi Delicate and Tender-Bodied
- Krishodari Slender of Waist
- Karanamrita-santosha Pleased with the Nectar of Purified Wine
- Karanananda-siddhida Giver of Success to those Who Enjoy that Wine
- Karanananda-japeshta Deity of those who Worship with Wine
- Karanarcana-harshita Glad to be Worshipped with Purified Wine
- Karanarnava-sammagma Immersed in an Ocean of Wine
- Karanavrata-palini Protecting those Who Perform Ritual with Wine
- Kasturi-saurabhamoda Gladdened by the Scent of Musk
- Kasturi-tilakojjvala Luminous One with a Mark of Musk on Her Forehead
- Kasturi-pujanarata Excited by Worship with Musk
- Kasturi-pujakapriya Loving those Who Worship Her with Musk
- Kasturi-dahajanani Mother of those who Burn Musk as Incense
- Kasturim-rigatoshini Who is fond of the Musk-Deer
- Kasturi-bhojanaprita Who is pleased to Eat Musk of the Musk-Deer
- Karpuramoda-modita Whom the Scent of Camphor Gladdens
- Karpura-malabharana Adorned with Garlands of Camphor
- Karpura-candanakshita Body Painted with Camphor and Sandal-Paste
- Karpura-karanahlada Pleased with Purified Wine flavored with Camphor
- Karpuramrita-payini Drinker of Nectar Flavored with Camphor
- Karpura-sagarasnata Bathing in the Ocean of Camphor
- Karpura-sagaralaya At Home in the Ocean of Camphor
- Kurchabija-japaprita Pleased by Worship with the mantra 'hum'
- Kurchajapa-parayayana Threatening and Conquering Demons with 'hum'
- Kulina Embodiment of the Kula teachings
- Kaulika-radhya Adored by Kula Tantrics
- Kaulika-priyakarini Benefactress of the Kula
- Kulacara Observant of the Kulacara
- Kantukini Joyous One
- Kulamarga-pradarshini Revealing the Kula-Path to Seekers
- Kasishvari Queen of the Sacred City (Benares, i.e. Varanasi)
- Kashtahartri Allayer of all Suffering
- Kasishvara-dayini Giver of Blessings to the Lord of Varanasi (Shiva)
- Kasishvara-kritamoda Giver of Pleasures to the Lord of Varanasi
- Kasishvara-manorama Beloved of Shiva Who Overwhelms His Mind
- Kalamanjira-carana Whose Toe-bells Sound Sweet Melodies
- Kvanatkanci-vibhusana Whose Girdle-bells Tinkle Ever so Sweet
- Kancanadri-kritagara Residing in the Golden Mountain (Meru)
- Kancanacala-kaumudi Shining Moon-Beam on the Mountain of Gold
- Kamabija-japananda Excited to Hear 'klim' (mantra of sexual union)
- Kamabija-svarupini Embodiment of the mantra 'klim'
- Kumatighni Destructress of all Evil Inclinations
- Kulinarti-nasini Destructress of the Kula's Afflictions
- Kulakamini Lady of the Kula
- Kalakantaka-ghatini Destructress of the Fear of Death
Resources:
The Adyakali Stotra: http://yoniversum.nl/daktexts/kalistotra.html
Here is an example of the 100 Names recited together as one mantra:
thankyou for this post. I would be very greatful if you could tell me how i can pitch the mantra, i.e., wat syllabels are higher and what syllabels are lower and what are in between. I find this so confusing...
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