Synopsis The celebrated Kaula Stotra "Lord of Hymns", which is now translated from the Sanskrit for the first time, is attributed to Mahakala himself. One of the chief features of the stotra is that it gives the mantroddhara of the Shri Shri Dakshina kalika. It not only gives the Dhyana, Yantra, Sadhana and Svarupa -Varnana of the Mahadevi, but it also contains the chief Mantras of Dakshina -Kalika. In order that the Hymn may be understood in its various aspects Arthur Avalon has extensive notes and explanations in respect of its gross meaning . This is followed by the invaluable commentary by Vimalananda Swami which provides the subtle or the esoteric meaning, according to the teachings of his revered Guru Mahamaopadhyaya Ramananda Swami Siddhantapanchanana.