About Lalita sahasranama HIDDEN STORY
Aspects / Birth of Lalita Sahasranamam is a cosmic hymn that encompasses the entire universe. There are 1000 (Sahasra Namas) names (descriptions) or forms for the goddess Lalita. At her grace and in her presence (the eight speech godesses: Aruna,Jaini,Koulini,Kamesvari,Modhini, Sarvesvarim Vasini, and Vimala), Asta Vac Devatas delivered the divine hymn known as Lalita Sahasranamam. She is the embodiment of love and compassion. She is worshipped mainly as a japa, or meditation on her form, or by Sri Chakra. All the vacdevatas reside in Sri Chakra. She is the “Adi Shakti” (primordial energy) from which all creation emerged. She is also the “Sarva Shakti” (all-pervading energy) that sustains and governs the cosmos
Lalita Sahasra Namam and Sriv Vidya Came to Earth (Avail for Humanity): The Lalita Sahasranamam is a sacred Hindu text from the Brahmanda Purana, one of the eighteen Mahapuranas. The 18 scripts are written by the Vedavyasa (Veda: Holy Scriptures, Vyasa:compiler). He is the half-brother of Bishma and the son of Satyavati and Parasara. He is also one of the Sapta Rushis.
A dialogue between Hayagriva and the great sage Agastya (along with his wife Lopamudra) Hayagriva, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu with a horse’s head, is an embodiment of pure knowledge and wisdom, and Agastya, meaning who arrests the mountains (there was a story in Kashi Kandam about Vindhya Hill growing exponentially and Sage Agastya controlling it), is one of the Saptarishis (seven great sages), and he is initiated by Hayagriva into Sri Vidya through Lalita Sahasranamam.
Key note: Entire Brahmandam is there in itself in this Lalita Sahasranama Hymn. It is specifically situated within the Lalitopakhyana section. Lalita Sahasranamas are comprised of 183 verses with 1000 namas.
The Tale Behind the Lalita Maa emerge: The hymn recounts the legend of Goddess Lalita, or Tripura Sundari, the beautiful goddess of the three cities. As the narrative goes, a demon named Bhandasura wreaks havoc in the universe. Emerging from the ashes of Kamadeva (God of Love), the demon becomes invincible due to a boon, leading the cosmic realms into distress. To stop his evil and kill him, Goddess Lalita emerges, born from the collective energies of all deities. A celestial war is declared between her and Bhandasura; she wins over him and restores cosmic harmony. Lalita Sahasranamam not only sings praises of her victory but also of her compassion and love towards devotees.
Invoke of the Hymn: Attributed to the great sage Vashishta, it is believed that the sage and other seers invoked these names to please the Divine Mother. The current-generation saint OmSwami also invoked this divine hymn. Each name in the Sahasranamam reveals a unique quality, aspect, or mythological episode associated with the goddess’s multifaceted nature. She is the compassionate mother (Tripura Sundari), the fierce warrior (Mahishasuramardini), the supreme wisdom (Saraswati), and the ultimate reality (Parabrahma). She is the embodiment of all that is good, beautiful, and auspicious.
Vedic mantra wisdom:
Brahmanda Puranam is one of the 18th Maha Purans, and it is the last one.Puranas are also categorized into three types. Satvic, Rajasic, and Tamas The Brahmanda Purans come under Rajasic. Every Purana is depicted as Brahmas body parts. This purana is considered Brahma’s spinal bone. Lalita Sahasranamas are part of Brahmanda Purana, and the Lalita Sahasrana Nama Slokas have been divided into three parts: Upodgatam (introduction), Namas (names), and FalaSruthi (outcome). The Lalita Sahasra Namas (second part) has 182 1/2 verses.
Benefits: The Sahasranamam is not just a hymn of praise but also a powerful mantra for spiritual transformation. Meditation, or doing japa on each mantra, gives a variety of benefits. By chanting Lalita Sahasranam for 41 days in the early morning and before sleeping at night, the Divine Mother can answer your question in your dreams. There are lots of benefits to each mantra, as given in the below Rahasya Lalita Shasranama Benefits table.
There are many saints and sages who meditate on this divine hymn. By chanting or meditating on the names of the goddess, normal people can also invoke her blessings and awaken the divine feminine within themselves.
