lalita sahasranama – Kurma prashtha jayishnu prapadanvita
कूर्मपृष्ठ-जयिष्णु-प्रपदान्विता STANDS as Kūrma – tortoise, pṛṣṭha – shell, jayiṣṇu – excels, Pra – maha, pada means vakya or word/mantra
Mantra Sadhana & Benefits
The symbolism of Mother Divine (Sri Mata) feet have arches that rival the back of a tortoise in its beauty. Devi’s feet have high arches which are a sign or beauty.
The Divine Mother, exquisitely shaped feet surpass the curves of a tortoise (kurma) shell in beauty. This also encompasses the upasana mantra path for the disciple who has received the guru paduka mantra, maha vakya (prapada), during the complete initiation (poorna diksha). The mahavakyas imparted during initiation hold the same sanctity as Veda mantras. They are kept confidential, akin to how a virtuous woman’s ankles are not revealed.
Lord Maha Vishnu’s incarnation as Kurma (Kurma avatar) symbolizes that the tortoise (Adi Kurma) is the foundation of the universe. Just as Adi Kurma provided support to the Mandara mountain and prevented it from sinking, Lalithambika aids her devotees in not drowning in the ocean of samsara (worldly existence). The comparison of Her feet to a tortoiseshell signifies that She is the sustenance and protector of the universe. Revering Her feet is tantamount to venerating the entire cosmo
Mantra Chant & BENEFITS –> 4 Steps – 41 Days – 1 Round Mala
To be released from court cases, and fear of enemies, the mantra “ॐ कूर्म पृष्ठजयिष्णुप्रपदान्वितायै नमः” is recommended. It should be chanted for one round of mala, which is 108 times over a period of 41 days, termed a mandala.
- Benefits: To be released from court cases and fear of enemies
- Mantra Chant: ॐ कूर्म पृष्ठजयिष्णुप्रपदान्वितायै नमः।
- Number of Times: 1 Round of Mala or 108 times
- Number of Days: 41 Days (Mandala)
