Mystic Healer Rupen

भक्तपुरलाई **श्री यन्त्र** को स्वरूपमा निर्माण गरिएको छ, जहाँका बासिन्दालाई कहिल्यै एक छाक खान समस्या पर्दैन। तर, त्यहाँका देवी-देवताहरूको केवल जात्रा मनाउनु मात्र पर्याप्त छैन; उहाँहरूलाई **जागृत** पनि गर्नुपर्छ। यो विशेष **तान्त्रिक पद्धति** मार्फत मात्र सम्भव छ। यस्ता तान्त्रिकहरू आज पनि हामीबीच छन्, तर उनीहरू यसबारे अन्जान नभए पनि निष्क्रिय भई सामान्य जीवन बिताइरहेका छन्।

अब उहाँहरू पनि **जाग्रत** हुनुपर्छ, र सबै देवी-देवताहरूलाई पुनः **जागृत** गराउन जरुरी छ।

Vastu Shastra and the Foundation of Ancient Bhaktapur (Khwapde)

According to **Vastu Shastra**, there are ten directions: the cardinal directions (east, west, north, and south) and the intercardinal ones. These are:
- **East-South corner** - the **Agneya** (southeast) direction,
- **South-West corner** - the **Nairitya** (southwest) direction,
- **West-North corner** - the **Vayavya** (northwest) direction,
- **North-East corner** - the **Ishan** (northeast) direction,
- **Below** (underground) - **Patala** (netherworld), and
- **Above** (skyward) - **Urdhva** (sky), making up a total of ten directions.

It is likely with this concept in mind that, in the year 1203 B.S., King **Ananda Deva** of the then **Nepal Mandala** established **Khwapde** in a structured manner, as referenced in historical accounts. The kingdom was governed by the **Tripura Yuthunimma** dynasty. It is said that the city of Khwapde, designed in the shape of a **Yantra**, was laid out with eight **Astamatrika** (Eight Mother Goddesses) shrines at each of the eight cardinal directions and a central shrine of **Bhairav** in the middle, creating a well-planned settlement.

The **Tripura Sundari** shrine, situated north-facing near the royal palace of **Tripura Yuthunimma**, was likely established in association with **Tripura Sundari**, a deity that still can be seen today. The glory of **Jagannath Temple** in the **Tula Chen** neighborhood is enhanced by the **Tripura Sundari shrine**, located at the **Ishan** (northeast) corner, along with a **Soka Dyah Chen** shrine.

The central point, **Madhyabindu**, was surrounded by shrines of the Mother Goddesses at the eight directions and **Masan Bhairav** at the periphery. In this geometric design, when viewed only in terms of the square shape, four directions are visible. The additional four are represented by diagonally flipped triangles, and together with the below and above, they make up the ten directions. Thus, it appears that **Khwapde** was designed with the same principles of **Vastu Shastra** that are applied when constructing houses and temples.

The **Tripura Sundari** shrine is protected by the following **Shakti Peeths** in the corresponding directions:
- In the **east**, **Brahmani Peeth**,
- In the **Agneya** (southeast) corner, **Maheshwari Peeth**,
- In the **south**, **Kaumari Peeth**,
- In the **Nairitya** (southwest) corner, **Bhadra Kali Peeth**,
- In the **west**, **Barahi Peeth**,
- In the **Vayavya** (northwest) corner, **Indrani Peeth**,
- In the **north**, **Mahakali Peeth**,
- In the **Ishan** (northeast) corner, **Mahalakshmi Peeth**.

In this way, these **Shakti Peeths** provide protection to **Khwapde**. This information can also be found in **Professor Dr. Purushottam Lochan Shrestha’s** work "The Navadurga of Bhaktapur" on pages 19 and 20.

A Dance of Divinity: My Birthday, Vijaya Dashami, and Mohini

Every year, my birthday, Vijaya Dashami, and Mohini,
Come together as one, in a sacred embrace.
With gratitude deep, I honor the dance,
Of life’s precious moments, in a divine romance.

Every year, the cycle returns.
A sacred moment where the soul learns.
My birthday whispers of life anew,
In the light of the sacred Yogambara (योगाम्बर) & Jnana Dakini (ज्ञान दाकिनी), my spirit breaks through.

Vijaya Dashami, a triumph of light,
Celebrates victory over the dark of night.
With Mohini’s grace, a divine wisdom flow,
I honor the sacred Yogambara (योगाम्बर) & Jnana Dakini (ज्ञान दाकिनी), as my true self I know.

In this dance of divinity, I find my place,
A reminder of strength, love, and grace.
Each year that passes, I pause and reflect.
On the journey of growth, and what I must protect.

Time weaves its fabric, threads of the divine,
Each moment a blessing, each heartbeat a sign.
As I celebrate this life, I’m reminded again,
Of the wisdom that flows from the heart of the sacred Yogambara (योगाम्बर) & Jnana Dakini (ज्ञान दाकिनी).

So I embrace the cycles, the laughter, the tears,
The power of the sacred Yogambara (योगाम्बर) & Jnana Dakini (ज्ञान दाकिनी) Energy that echoes through years.
With Mohini beside me, my spirit takes flight,
As I journey through life, in the warmth of her light.

😍😍 Happy Happy Birthday!