Dasamahavidya are called the ten top Vidyas or ten top mystic lessons; same is the case with Asta Lakshmi and Navadurga. They are also called great 8 lessons and 9 lessons respectively, but you will find no proper explanation anywhere about the lessons they signify. Wherever you find the names of the super-powers, explanation of the deities is the only thing, with which you have to return. Similar is the case with 16 Kala Vidya, These are the 16 mystic lessons that strengthens an Incarnation. Those who manages to know at least something, plunge into a darkness about the Kalas and the Vidyas. The first question that comes here – Are the 16 Kalas different from that of 10 Mahavidyas or Asta Lakshmi Vidyas??

Are Dasamahavidya, Asta Lakshmi and Navadurga different from 16 Kala Vidya??

When you ask this question, you are absolutely on the right track. Other incarnations like, Narshimha, Baraha, Kurma, Matsya etc are said to be educated with 4 Kalas, whereas incarnations like Parshuram, Baman, Buddha are said to learn 8 Kalas. Lord Rama and the coming incarnation – Kalki, are said to bear 12 kalas and finally Lord Krisna is said to be the complete most among incarnations and he learnt all the 16 Kalas, from Rishi Sandipani. Now the fact is that, an incarnation, who is said to be complete, is equal to Lord, in terms of experience, strength and even in terms of knowledge. So, it has to be correct that these 16 kala vidya are the complete package of the lessons, that can make a human complete in all senses. But, if the Dasamahavidya is not included here, then how can those be Maha (Greatest) of Vidyas (Lessons)?

No, they are not different, even Asta Lakshmi or Navadurga Lessons are not different from the 16 Kala Vidya. Below, I have mentioned all the 16 Kala Vidyas for your ease, where you will find that some of the Lessons are repeated in the case of Mahavidyas and Asta Lakshmi Kalas, or even in the case of Navadurga. Basically, the fact is that, the core things remained always same – the thing that changes is the names of the Kalas, from places to places and from rishi to rishi’s oral words. The names that you will find below might not match with the internet available Kala names. In fact, I also searched the internet and at different sites, the same things were said but nomenclature differed from one place to other. However, the name, features, abilities and the name of the ruling goddess for each of the 16 kala vidya, mentioned below are sourced from someone under the vigilance of Dhyanam… So, about genuineness, there is no doubt about these declarations.

Table stating details of 16 Kalas along with their ruling deities and importance of the Kala

RANK	KALA NAME	RULING GODDESS	OTHER NAMES	PURPOSE OF THE KALA	SKILLS ATTAINED BY SAINT	ATTRIBUTE
1	Baivab Vidya	Kamala	Dhan/ Dhanya Lakshmi	Purpose of wealth, food and cloth	Learning about Society structuring	Dasamahavidya Asta Lakshmi
2	Bidehi Vidya	Bhairavi	Chandraghanta	Learning about sukshma sarir	Communicating with Souls	Dasamahavidya Navadurga
3	Bagmi Vidya	Bagala	Veera Lakshmi	Learning Sabda Brahma	Perfect Communicatiion skill	Dasamahavidya Asta Lakshmi
4	Adhibhoutik Vidya	Kushmanda	Griha Lakshmi	Learning about 7 Lokas Revival Skill	Learning full Kundalini process Reestablish life in a body	Navadurga Asta Lakshmi
5	Utkarshini Vidya	Gaja Lakshmi	Katyayani	Enriching others	Maintaining a Kingdom	Asta Lakshmi Navadurga
6	Maya Vidya	Maha Gauri	–	Illusion technique	Create Illusion	Navadurga
7	Prakamya Vidya	Vidya Lakshmi	Brahmacharini	Knowledge about time, place and state	Finding direction of life	Asta Lakshmi Navadurga
8	Parachitta Vidya	Jaya Lakshmi	Matangi	Learning how mind works	Control anyone’s mind – Permanent Hypnotism	Asta Lakshmi
9	Astitwa Gyan	Santana Lakshmi	Skandamata	Life Learning	Path director from Birth of soul to Moksh	Asta Lakshmi Nabadurga
10	Adhyatmik Gyan	Chinnamasta	Siddhidhatri	Learn to bind Body, Mind and Soul	Getting relief from all Pain and attachments	Dasamahavidya Nabadurga
11	Prem Gyan	Tara	Shailaputri	Divine Love	Knowing & Practicing Actual Love (From Faith to Bhakti – Prem – Bhab)	Dasamahavidya Nabadurga
12	Adhidaibik Gyan	Adi Shakti	Mahakali	Science of delivery of fruits of work for a work	Complete knowledge of Karma Chakra	*****
13	Panchami Gyan	Tripurasundari	(1) Rajrajeswari (2) Lalita	5 element working process	Controlling Panchabhoot	Dasamahavidya
14	Trikal Gyan	Kali	Kalratri	Knowledge of time	Knowing the Past Present & Future	Dasamahavidya Nabadurga
15	Parameswari Gyan	Bhubeneswari	Adi/Maha Lakshmi	Process of Universe expansion	Biswarup Darshan	Dasamahavidya Asta Lakshmi
16	Brahmand Gyan	Dhumavati	–	Secret of Universe Creation	Moksh	Dasamahavidya

Explanations of Kalas associated with Dasamahavidya

Dasamahavidya are the ten divine forms of Adi Shakti, the ultimate Goddess in Hinduism. Each of the ten forms are associated with some of the secret mystic lessons, which are accessible by the incarnations and even for those saints, who reaches that caliber with their devotion, intention to love the world and with knowledge. The names of the ten forms are: Kamala, Bhairavi, Bagala, Matangi, Chinnamasta, Tara, Tripura Sundari, Kali, Bhubaneswari, Dhumabati. The names here has been arranged in accordance to their intensity regarding the 16 Kala Vidyas. (…Continue Reading)

Explanation of kalas associated with Asta Lakshmi

Asta Lakshmi are the 8 divine forms of Devi Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. Each of the 8 forms are associated with some of the secret mystic lessons, which are accessible by the incarnations and even for those saints, who reaches that caliber with their devotion, intention to love the world and with knowledge. The names of the 8 forms are: Dhan/Dhanya Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Griha Laksmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Vidya Lakshmi, Jaya Lakshmi, Santan Lakshmi, Adi/Maha Lakshmi. The names here has been arranged in accordance to their intensity regarding the 16 Kala Vidyas. (…Continue Reading)

Explanations of Kalas Associated With Navadurga

navadurga are the 9 Divine forms of Devi Durga, who assumed these 9 forms and paved her path towards destruction of Mahishasura. Each of the 9 forms are associated with some of the secret mystic lessons, which are accessible by the incarnations and even for those saints, who reaches that caliber with their devotion, intention to love the world and with knowledge. The names of the 9 forms are: Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Katyayani, Maha Gauri, Brahmacharini, Skandamata, Siddhidhatri, Shailaputri, Kalaratri, . The names here has been arranged in accordance to their intensity regarding the 16 Kala Vidyas. (…Continue Reading)

One Kala that is not assigned to Anyone

^[Adhidaibik]Adhidaibik Gyan is that stream of knowledge, whose discretionary power is held with the Mother, on her own. This is the power or strength, which makes a Saint or a devotee extremely powerful, as he/she can derive the fruits of any work, by analyzing the work itself. This is such a knowledge, getting of which, makes the devotee/saint much above the domain of Astrology or the science of curse or boon. By gaining this knowledge, anyone can manipulate his/her own life and can even manipulate other’s life or can even manipulate Destiny (Niyati). Thus, this is a great science, which is filled with mathematical, philosophical and psychological analysis, where each of the streams runs parallel to each other. This is the reason, why this stream of lesson (Kala) has been held by Mother, herself and she assigns this to someone only, who will never manipulate Destiny, without her concern.

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