60 Lalita Sahasranama-kadamba vana vāsinī

lalita sahasranama kadambavana-vāsinī

कदम्बवन-वासिनी STANDS as She who resides in the kadamba forest.

Mantra Sadhana & Benefits

Salutations to Mother Divine (Sri Mata) who resides amidst a Grove of Kadamba trees (which fringe the Mani Dvipa).

She who resides in the kadamba forest. Kadamba van is a picture from Tantric tradition. All around the chintamani mansion there are temples of precious gems and around them kadamba trees cast their shade. Sri Sankara describes Devi’s abode as surrounded by a Grove of celestial trees. Surrounding Her Cintāmaṇi Graha, or the wish-fulfilling house, are approximately twenty-five walls, each symbolizing a different tattva or element. This Kadamba Vana (Kadamba forest) is nestled between the gold wall (the eighth wall) and the silver wall (the seventh wall).

In Sriman Nagara, after passing each avarna (enclosure), one reaches a Maha उद्यान (great garden) called Nanavrikshamaoudyanam. Beyond this garden lie five significant vanas (forests): Kalpavruksha Vana, Santhana Vriksha Vana, Harichandana Vriksha Vana, Parijatha Vana, and Kalpaka Vriksha Vana. After traversing these, one arrives at the Kadamba Vana, identified as the seventh avarna and the abode of Sri Rajasyamala Devi.

These five avarnas or forests represent the five trikonas following the ashtatrikona and symbolize the five panchabootas (elements), which together form the 25 tatvas (principles). Additionally, the collection of chakras is also termed as Kadamba. The term ‘Kadamba’ is derived from ‘Kam damayathethi Kadamba’, where ‘Kam’ signifies ‘Jal’ or water. Known alternatively as Neepa, where ‘Neeram pathayethi Neepa’ suggests the ability to attract water (‘Neeram’/’Kam’ refers to water). Kadamba trees possess a unique capability to extract moisture from dry conditions and convert them into rain-bearing clouds. This unique attribute symbolizes the power to achieve the seemingly impossible, and chanting this name is believed to help one attract and attain their desires.

Vedic Mantra Wisdom:

She resides amidst Kadamba trees, renowned for their divinely fragrant flowers. Vāc Devī-s, the goddesses of speech, acknowledge Her as Pṛthivī Tattva or the Earth Nature, hence She is also revered as Mother Earth. This nama concludes the depiction of Lalitai’s palace, vana (forest), and avarnas (enclosures).

Mantra Chant & BENEFITS –> 4 Steps – 41 Days – 1 Round Mala

To find relief from grief, sadness, and sorrow, it is advised to chant the mantra “ॐ कदम्बवनवासिन्यै नमः.” Reciting this mantra for a complete mala cycle, which consists of 108 repetitions, can be particularly effective. Engaging in this practice for a defined duration, such as 41 days, a period referred to as a mandala, is believed to help alleviate emotional distress and bring comfort.

• Benefits: To find relief from grief, sadness, and sorrow
• Mantra Chant: ॐ कदम्बवनवासिन्यै नमः।।
• Number of Times: 1 Round of Mala or 108 times
• Number of Days: 41 Days (Mandala)