Sri Devi Maha Dhyanam
Vana Durga Maha Dhyanam
Sadā prāṇaṃ dehi tava caraṇe-tīrthaṃ mām sadā cirañjīvitam
śrī Śāradārāmakṛṣṇā kripa pādukāṃ iti devī prasannām ||
"Mother is always the first teacher—the Guru, the Primordial Guru, the Parama Guru.
When one embarks on the path of Shakti worship, the dhyana (meditation) must be wholly focused on her sacred Pādukās. It is the ultimate realization a seeker attains. Mere reading or intellectual understanding is not enough; one must journey to the temple of the Self through Tapasya and Sadhana.
This is the essence of Shakti Sadhana—to awaken and align oneself with the divine energy through unwavering devotion and discipline.
I have composed many verses, but often found myself overwhelmed with emotions, unable to recite some words as they stirred something deep within. In time, I realized that everything was given to me to convey a singular truth, which has now been encapsulated in this one Śloka.
This one Śloka contains the entire Vidyā (wisdom) of Shakti Sadhana.
It is composed entirely by the blessings of my Guru, Śrī Śāradā Rāmakṛṣṇāya. I am but a mere instrument; without their grace, I am nothing."