What is Lalitha Sahasranamam?
Lalitha is the Self’s exuberant, vibrant, and enthralling expression. A free consciousness is inherently joyous and vigorous because it is free of cravings and aversions and is well-founded in the Self. This is Lalitha’s personal place.
Sri Lalitha Sahasranama is in the 36th chapter of Lalitopakyana in Brahmanda Purana.It is offered to the Agasthya Maharishi in the form of instructions given by Hayagriva, an avatar of Sree Maha Vishnu. The Goddess’s manifestation for the destruction of a demon named Banasura is described in the Lalitha Purana. In the form of Sree Chakra, it contains details regarding the creation of Sreepura. For Trisati and Sahasranama, Sree Adi Sankaracharya and Sree Bhaskararaya provided interpretations.
We chant 1,000 names of the Divine Mother in the Lalitha Sahasranamam. The significance of names is unique. We remember the fragrance of a sandalwood tree when we think of it. Similarly, each Divine name in the Sahasranama alludes to a different trait or quality of the Divine.
It is a sacred book for Hindu devotees of Goddess Lalita Devi, who is regarded a manifestation of the Divine Mother (Shakti), and is thus employed in the worship of Durga, Lakshmi, Parvati, Kali, Bhagavati, and other goddesses. The goddess’s varied traits are named in the form of names organised in a hymn, and it is a key scripture for Shakti devotees.
What is remarkable about the Lalitha Sahasranamam?
Bhasa saundarya is present in the Saharasnama. The language is lovely and has a deeper meaning as well as laukika (everyday material matters). Lotus-eyed, for example, denotes a pure and attractive perception. In the mud, a lotus blooms. It’s still lovely and pure, though. Despite all of life’s difficulties, the lotus-eyed person can live in it and recognise beauty and purity.
Lalitha’s goal is to provide the reader with an understanding of the various attributes listed in the Sahasranama, as well as a peek into both layers of significance. The allusions to a specific trait have been woven together. This will make it easier to portray each quality’s numerous dimensions in a consistent manner.
It is a ceremony in and of itself to recite the Sahasranama. It purifies the mind and raises one’s consciousness. These chants have a way of capturing our wandering thoughts. The mind is one-pointed and fixed on one god and its traits, even if it is only for a half-hour; it stops roaming. This is a healthy way to unwind.
Our wants and needs evolve throughout our lives, from childhood to adolescence to youth, and so on. As a result, the quality of our consciousness changes significantly. When we chant each name, it enlivens those attributes in our consciousness, and they appear in us as needed.
Chanting a thousand names of the Divine not only enlivens the qualities within us, but it also allows us to recognize and appreciate them in the world around us. This leads to a more fulfilling and rich life.
What are the benefits of Chanting the Lalitha Sahasranamam?
- Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is Sree Lalitha Parameshvari’s favorite. Nothing in the Vedas or Tantras compares to this.
- The merit gained through repeating this hymn every day is equivalent to bathing in holy rivers and giving gifts of wealth, food, land, and cows.
- Taking ghee that has been made potent by reciting Lalitha Sahasranama gives barren ladies the gift of children.
- The reciting of this hymn removes all flaws resulting from not finishing puja procedures or failing to observe certain rites on schedule. Various expiatory procedures can be replaced by the chanting of this song.
- Afflictions caused by the influence of planets or evil spirits can be alleviated by chanting the Sahasranama while holding a glass of water and then pouring it over the head.
- Devi shields persons who recite this hymn on a daily basis from harm and enemy attacks. Chanting is used to obtain victory in warfare.
- Chanting the Sahasranama on a daily basis increases affluence, eloquence, and fame.
- Anyone in any of the four stages of life is welcome to chant the Sahasranama (brahmacharya, grihastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa).
- In the Kali Yuga, the consolidation of dharma is possible by completing yagnas of Lalitha Sahasranama.
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- https://www.artofliving.org/navratri/lalitha-the-vibrant-one
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalita_Sahasranama
