I'm interested immediately to read the wonderful invocations to Maa, but also to see the additional versions of myths involving Her too. The one I am familiar with has Her saving a town/city from the demon Raktabija and his army. All of the gods failed to defeat him partially because of the nature of his army, each time one demon was slain their blood hit the ground and 100/1000 more sprang up. From Durga's third eye leapt out the newly born goddess Kali (part of why She was naked) and She took up weapons and defeated the demon army by decapitating them and drinking their blood (why Her tongue is out of Her mouth). In one of Her hands She holds his head with a cup or bowl catching the blood.
Continuing my reading it seems either I am familiar with another myth or with a combination of myths for there is mention of Her wild, frenzied dance with Shiva wherein She almost kills Him.
I had heard of Her association with the Thuggees, and briefly at once about cemeteries as well. I was aware that Calcutta was Her city (and this is partially why I would like to visit it).
I am part of an online group - Daughter of Kali - and I think I would like to participate in puja from now own, at least to Her.
I think a good way to work with Her would be through dance obviously - especially ecstatic dance - and through training with martial arts and weaponry as a meditative practice (defense rather than offense).
It was interesting to learn the meaning of some of Her symbols, particularly the colors.
I think making a pledge for the two weeks we were to work with Her to do my dancing exercise would be a good way to connect with Her, as well as working on a Kali inspired bellydance costume (or one like those worn in India).
Looking at Her relation to time is definitely an interesting meditative practice. While I was vaguely aware of it I never really thought of it. I think incorporating that into my practice will be important too.
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