Tvam Svaha Tvam Svadha (Brahma's Stuti to Yoganidra) — Word-by-Word Meaning
त्वं स्वाहा त्वं स्वधा (ब्रह्मकृत योगनिद्रा स्तुति)
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Origin & History
Source: Durga Saptashati Chapter 1
Author: Sage Markandeya (Markandeya Purana)
Period: Ancient (composed c. 400–600 CE as part of the Markandeya Purana)
In the Prathama Charita of the Devi Mahatmya, at the end of a cosmic cycle the universe becomes a single ocean and Vishnu lies in yogic sleep upon Ananta-Shesha. From the wax of his ears arise two terrible asuras, Madhu and Kaitabha, who rush to slay Brahma seated on the lotus from Vishnu's navel. Unable to wake Vishnu, Brahma extols the Goddess of Sleep (Yoganidra) with this hymn, beginning 'Tvam svaha tvam svadha.' Pleased, she withdraws from Vishnu's body; he awakens and, after a five-thousand-year battle, slays the two demons.
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