The 23rd chapter of Srisailakhandam details the significance and history of Sri Bhramarambika Devi. Lord Shiva himself told the tale of Bhramari to Goddess Parvathi. Here's what he said: Yaani Te Kahitaanyagre Sthanasyashtaadashaadhuna Teshveythath Mukhyapeetam Te Kantasyavayaveishyava Idham Shripaarvatasyaagrashikharam Girinandanani Anayaa Bhushitham Devyaa Vapushchetanayaa Yadhaa.O Parvathi your glory shall grace all the Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha's. But just how throat is important among all the body parts, Srisailam has the prominence among all the Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha's. O daughter of Giriraja! since you yourself placed your physical form at Srisailam, now I am detailing the significance of Srisailam to you.
Divishatyotisamsevyaa Seyamaarya Maheshwari! Parvataagre Mahaapeete Thishtatyasmadhhithardini. O Maheshwari! On this Mahapeetam, along by my side at Srisailam, you are served by all gods as Bhramarambika.
Iyam Bhahuvidhaa Devi Lokarakshanatathparaa Chakaara Trijagadhrakshyaam Karothi Cha Karishyathi. In such way the goddess has been, is and will continue to protect all three worlds in many different ways.
Yathassakshasmahadevi Seyam Sri Bhramarambika Ethatsarvottamam Peetam Shrigireragramasthakam.smahadevi On the most important peetam, the Srisailam, Mahadevi herself resides as Bhramarambika Devi
Varadaassastu Sarvatra Devataha Shruthigocharaaha Etasyaaha Bhramaraambayaasadrashi Nasthi Devatha. Among many gods those give boons, there's no one like Sri Bhramarambika Devi
Tattvataha Shrutiseemasthagochareyamadhishwari Ekaapi Lokarakshakardham Nanabhootheva Dhrushyathe. Although she is the only who known to be called as the mother of Vedas, she adorns the avatars of many to protect the world.
Ye Smarantyanugayanti Shrinyatni Smaarayatni Cha Charitham Bhramaraambayaha Siddhistthanugacchathi. Devotees shall earn gratitude and enlightenment if they recall, sing or hear the tale of Bhramaramba Devi.
Ayurvaddhikaram Divyamavyayam Vijayapradham Aarogyakaram Aishwaryapradham Puthra Vivardhanam. The Bhramarambika Devi's divine blessing gifts long life, success, health, prosperity and long wished children.
Sowbhagyakaarakam Sarvasiddhidham Sukhadaayakam Apamrutyuharam Shrimadhaadivyadhiharam Param. The supreme goddess Bhramarambika destroys illnesses, untimely deaths and grants wishes, good luck and happiness
Shatrunaashakaram Sveishaam Vashyaakarshanakaarakam Sarvavidhyaapradham Shuddham Abhayapradhamishthadham. Goddess Bhramaraambika destroys fears and enemies, grants all you wished for, gifts that power of attraction and offers immense knowledge
Krutam ShriBhramarambayaaha Shashvadaalamabbanam Sathaam Ithiyam Pashchimebhaage Devasya Bhramarambika. This way Bhramarambika resides in the western side of the temple as the goddess of all boons.
Sarvamatnaatmika Yasmaath Sarvadeva Swaroopini Sarvamasthabalam Datthe Tadesha Bhramarambika If one meditates at Srisailam in the presence of Bhramarambika Devi, she gifts the power of mantras upon such devotees.
Yatra Yasya Manahaprithirdhreya Tattdhevtaakruthihi Stheveyam Bhramaramba Svaath Varadaa Sarvadetha. Whichever avatar devotees wish to worship her, Bhramarambika Devi is capable of showering her blessing in that avatar.
Bhramarambika Devi Shrisailagamanavrutthantamu Thadaiva Bhumivaso Me Bhavishyathi Surotthamaha Yadheyam Bhavathaam Asmeen Manoradhagathirbhaveth. O Goddesses! May the Earth become my liked home just as you wished for. Isn't it liked by you all too!
Sarvadevaganaavaase Sarvatheerthasaridruthe Shrisailehaam Nivatsyami Shivasaanidyasadvani. With all the powers vested in all gods, in all the glory alongside Lord Shiva, I can reside at Srisailam.
The pleased gods showered flowers upon her as she said the words above. Kinnaras and Apsaras danced in Joy too. The trees on the earth showered flowers. The gods and rishis lauded the success tale of the goddess. The mother of three worlds, Parvathi Devi mounted on her vehicle quickly reached the Earth. The arrival of the goddess was announced in all worlds through the sound of drums, divine conch, kettle drum, etc.
Sameekrutena Harsheni Saalajvaareni Sarvataha Ajagaamaanugeissakam Devi Suranishevitha With many adornments, the goddess met with the gods of her liking before she began to start her journey happily to the Earth.
Pushpameghapatatpuspushurabishcha Rasaakuleihi Alibihi Kaliteirigtei Lalitham Girimaikshatha Just as clouds showered the rain droplets, as the tress showered fragrant flowers, as bumblebees were singing Lalitha Geethas, the Devi has seen the hills of Srisailam.
Sarudramamarashreni Chayasheethalavatmana Aruroha Mahashailam Sthagayatni Svatejasa. The lord Shiva along with other gods arrived in the cold weather of Srisailam hills along with Bhramaramba Devi
Saha Sarvessurtherdevi Saanugeihi Sahasaadhaaram Dadarsha Girisowbhaagyam Shrugjaashtakavijrumibhtham. The glory of Srisailam which has 8 attractions bloomed along with all gods and goddesses.
Teshu Svarnamayam Shrujgam Magjalapradham Eekshataam Asasaadeshwari Saakshaadyatra ShriMallikarjunaha. The Devi joined Mallikarjuna Swamy at the auspicious and golden Srisailam.
Tasya paschimadhirkhgage Surabhuruhasheethale Vidhadhe Manasaavaasam Divyaratnaprobhojwale. The Western side of Srisailam is fortunate and is cold under the divine trees and is always filled with divine rays.
Sa Devi Divyarupaprakatithaguna Shrigirou Swarnashrugje Saagjaa Shrugjaaramurthihi Swayameeva Mudhitha Pashchimayagrabhage Tadsaa Shakmaaha Shubhaanaam Prathinidhirakhi labhishta siddi pradaatri Lokaanaamadidaatri Sakalasuranuta Bhramari Kaamaroopa. As the divine one who grants wishes of her devotees, the one who can transform into any avatar the devotees recall, better half to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi resides as Bhramarambika Devi in the western side of Srisailam hills.
Bhramarambika- Naadhavidyaswaroopini : Bhramarambika Devi of Srisailam is the epicentre of knowledge. Among the Kundalinishakthi as described in yoga shastra, Bhramari is Raktha Varna Kundalini. At the Thrividha level, Panchavidha Naadams originate from the Devi. Devi gives refuge to one who listens to all and gains knowledge. Panchavidha Naadams are bheri-shankh-mridang-veena-venu. The sounds vibrate through one's forehead and travel towards the heart to enlighten the being. As a result, beings gain a broadened perspective. Regular humans can reach higher paths of life through this. The Bhramarividya touches all five senses of human beings and all five life forces that guard the humans. That's why devotees are often seen to place their ears at the backside of Devi's courtyard in an attempt to listen to the sounds. Only true devotion can amplify the sound of Bhramarividya for mortal humans.
The glory of Bhramarambika
Bhramartheihi Veishtita Yasmaath Bhramari Yaa Tataha Smruta Tastyei Devtyei Nama Nityam Nityamena Nama Namaha.
This is how Devibhagavatam describes her. The lord Shiva himself describes the significance of the Goddess in his own words in Srisaila Khandam. Her glory is also described in Devisapthashathi. Agastya, Lopamudra, Vyasa Maharshi, Garga Maharshi, Durvasoma Maharshi, Shankaracharyulu, and many such rishis, siddhis and gurus visited Srisailam to worship the Goddess. Also, the Aadhishakarachaarya established Srichakra Yantram to signify that Srisailam is the embodiment of Shrichakram.
Sarvam Bhramaraambika Sametha MallikarjunaCharanaravindarpanamastu