The last local-train of the day has just departed 8 minutes ago!

Maya rushed and stood on the edge of the nearest rail-station over-bridge, the wind tousling her hair as she gazed into the vast horizon. The vibrant hues of the setting sun mirrored the whirlwind of emotions within her. Maya stood at the edge of her life, gazing into the horizon where the sun kissed the earth goodnight. The path ahead was shrouded in uncertainty, yet she felt a renewed sense of purpose, a whisper from the cosmos urging her forward.

After her last transformative journey, where she unraveled the complexities of her identity and the societal constructs surrounding her, Maya was ready to embrace a new chapter. This chapter would be one of exploration and discovery, a journey steeped in the wisdom of ancient symbols and deities—the goddesses who would guide her through the labyrinth of life.

In her previous experiences, Maya encountered a myriad of challenges that tested her resilience and resolve. She navigated the tumultuous waters of professional life, faced personal dilemmas, and unearthed the buried treasures of her self-worth. With each trial, she gathered the fragments of her being, piecing them together into a mosaic of strength and clarity. Now, as she prepared to embark on a new quest, the teachings of the past echoed within her, urging her to delve deeper into the wisdom of the divine feminine.

Maya's journey would not be a solitary one; it would be woven with the threads of mythological narratives and spiritual revelations. She was determined to explore the twelve forms of Kaali, the powerful manifestations of the goddess who embodies the essence of destruction and creation. Kaali, with her fierce and nurturing aspects, would be her guide in recognizing the dualities within herself—the warrior and the healer, the destroyer and the creator. Each form represented a lesson, a facet of her identity waiting to be uncovered.

The 12 Kaalis and the 'secret' doctrine of Krama lineage

11.    The Dance of Sṛṣṭi Kāli in Corporate Life

Maya, a successful IT professional, writer, and speaker, had achieved much in her career. Yet, despite her accomplishments, she felt something intangible was missing. Her days were packed with client calls, deadlines, and presentations, leaving her little time to contemplate. But recently, she’d begun exploring spirituality, drawn to the teachings of Sṛṣṭi Kāli—the primal force of creation. For her, this symbolized the initial impulse of consciousness to bring forth the external world, mirroring the dynamics in her own life between ideation, creation, and the tangible reality of her career.

One evening, after a particularly taxing meeting, Maya found herself deep in conversation with her colleague, Charlie, who had a knack for humor. Over coffee, she asked, “Charlie, don’t you ever wonder why we’re constantly creating new things, almost like it’s wired into us?”

Charlie grinned. “Are you asking why we keep signing up for new projects? Or why we even bother to innovate at all?” he joked. “But seriously, isn’t that the game? More projects, more growth?”

Maya laughed, but then grew thoughtful. “I’ve been reading about Sṛṣṭi Kāli. It’s fascinating—it talks about how everything begins as an inner impulse, a push to create. In a way, it’s like all this work we’re doing, these ideas we have—they’re just extensions of something deeper inside us.”

Charlie raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “So…we’re just channeling some cosmic creative force?”

“Kind of,” Maya replied, smiling. “The idea is that Consciousness itself takes form internally first, like an idea in the mind before it’s put into words or action. We think it’s all ‘out there’—the clients, the projects, the career milestones—but it’s actually starting here,” she said, pointing to her head, “or maybe even deeper.”

In the theory she was trying to grasp, Objectivity (Prameya) was the initial stage—where her work, career, and relationships appeared as separate “objects” in her awareness. Sṛṣṭi Kāli, as she was beginning to understand, represented this force of Consciousness stepping into creation. To Maya, each project she took on was a small reflection of this energy of manifestation, of bringing an internal idea into the world.

Soon after, a sudden change of scope on a major project threw Maya’s team into disarray. She was expected to come up with an entirely new approach overnight, and her usual composure was tested. She felt frustration building, along with doubts about whether she could handle the pressure. As she sat alone in her office, the idea of Sṛṣṭi Kāli came to her again. She remembered that Sṛṣṭi Kāli wasn’t only about creating effortlessly—it was about the willingness to manifest even through struggle and complexity.

Charlie appeared in her doorway, offering a weary smile. “Late night, huh? Thought I’d come to help—let’s figure this out. Channeling that cosmic creation thing you were talking about?”

Maya laughed, grateful for the levity. “Exactly,” she replied. “Let’s see what we can create from this mess. I guess that’s the point—finding the power to create even when things seem impossible.”

They worked through the night, brainstorming and collaborating. As the hours passed, Maya realized that her understanding of Sṛṣṭi Kāli was evolving. It wasn’t just about projects or external results but about transforming her internal energy and tapping into a deeper layer of her own consciousness. In those challenging hours, she saw how every aspect of her work—the challenges, her inner resilience, the support of colleagues—all merged into a seamless flow of creation.