Lalitha Sahasranamam: 1 - 111 Flashcards

Question

25. Suddha-vidyankurakara-dwija-pankti-dvayojjvala

Answer 1

Her teeth shine as seeds of pure knowledge. Two rows of brahmins dressed in white sitting and chanting vedas.

Answer 2

The pan(betel leves) (karupavitamoda) fragrance permeates the whole universe

Answer 3

Her words are sweeter than the melody of the kachapi veena.

Answer 4

The radiance of her mona-lisa smile overwhelms the mind of Sri Kamesa(Paramasiva)

Answer 5

Her chin is beautiful beyond description. Like a silver handle to mirror(her round face)

Answer 6

Her neck is adorned with Mangalya-sutra tied by Sri Kamesa

Answer 7

With golden bangles and shoulder ornaments. Though the ornaments are different gold is the same

Answer 8

Necklace made of precious stones like manthras from throat. Meditating her with these manthras will give moksham

Answer 9

She doubles Kameswaras love with her love and gives it to the children

Answer 10

Hairline from navel to her chest looks like a creeper with breasts as fruit ( sun/moon). Meditating her in the heart is the path of kundalini.

Answer 11

Atma is compared to her narrow invisible waist which can be realized with sadhana.

Answer 12

Heaviness supported by invisible waist. Amma has 3 folds on her waist, made it look like Amma's waist was bound by 3 gold bands. Other than her waist these 3 folds are seen on Amma's forehead, neck. This is considered as the MahaSoubhagya Lakshanam. These 3 lines or folds signify Ha Ra Im ( Hrim). Ha- stands for Hara(Shiva) Ha+ R+ I - stands for hari(Vishnu) H+R+Im - stands for Hrim(Ammavaru) Ammavaru is the source for Creation, Maintenance and Destruction. In Purushaa Devatalu( Male Gods) these 3 folds or lines are said to be seen on Lord Rama and Lord Sri Krishna.

Answer 13

Amma is adorned from waist to feet in red color saree,compared to red color of kausumbha(pomegranate flowers)-signifying love,compassion and affection. Amma looks after creation, sustenance and destruction with so much affection and love. Arunaa- is one of the 8 vaagdevatha's and her place is by the waist of Ammavaru. Amma's seat is compared to Bhoomi(earth). 8 Vaagdevatha's: 1. Vaasini; 2. Kaameshvari; 3. Modini; 4. Vimala; 5.Arunaa; 6.Jayani; 7.Sarveshvari; 8.Kaulini.

Answer 14

Amma's waist is adorned with a beautiful gold waist chain made out of diamonds, rubies and also small bells. This waist chain consists of 16 gold strings signifying the 16 letters of Gayatri Mantra. The small bells of Amma's waist chain make sounds at the Manipuram(navel area)

Answer 15

Lord Kaameshvara has Amma(Kaameshvari)on his left side lap. Amma's soft and gentle thighs are known only to Lord Kaameshvara. Lord Kaameshvara(Shiva) is pure consiousness and this verse is also the source of Guru Paduka Stothram, as Lord Shiva is the Adi Guru.

Answer 16

Amma's knees(jaanu) are like precious stones on a crown which shine resplendently and are radiating and reflecting like shining mirrors.

Answer 17

Amma's calves are soft and velvety and in beautiful red color, like the (indragopa) insects which are red in color and her toes are compared to arrows protruding from an arrow case( the arrow case being the calves)

Answer 18

Amma's ankles are hidden

Answer 19

Amma's ankles and the top of her feet are soft and velvety and also compared to shell of a tortoise. Infact her feet are so beautiful and radiant that they surpassed the Kuurma Avatar(Tortoise) of Lord Vishnu where the shell of the tortoise was a beautiful mound. Vedaalu are at the beautiful feet of Amma and her feet are protecting the entire Universe, one can seek protection from Amma by surrendering to her feet. All the Mahavakyas originated from Amma's feet 1. Prajnanam Brahma- Brahman is Prajnanam 2. Ayam Atma Brahma- This self(atman)is Brahman 3. Tat Tvam Asi- Thou Art That 4. Aham Brahmasmi- I am Brahman or I am Divine

Answer 20

Amma's toe nails are compared to full moon cut into 10 pieces and decorated as nails. From Amma's feet flows (Arunakanthi-red) and from her toes(Davalakanthi-white). Also when all devathas bowed down to Amma's feet the radiance from their head crowns(studded with precious stones) were nothing compared to the radiance and brilliance from Amma's toe nails. Sadhaka or aspirant should seek Amma's feet, as Amma can remove his or her ignorance.

Answer 21

Amma's feet were so soft, beautiful and gentle, put Lotus flower to shame. Lord Brahma has created the entire Universe by taking a tiny particle of dust from Amma's feet, Lord Vishnu maintained the universe and Lord Shiva applied the same tiny dust particle as Vibhuti, here it is all about Creation, Maintenance and Destruction. Samsaram(worldly life) is like an ever flowing river and by taking shelter under Amma's feet, humans can come out of ignorance.

Answer 22

Amma's beautiful lotus like feet(Soubhagyamaina paadalu) are adorned by anklets studded with precious stones and they make a beautiful sounds. These sounds are none other than the Vedaas and Mantras. These can be heard in the Sahasraram when in deep meditation and also the Yogis heard them in their hearts. Amma's feet are compared to Her Abhaya Hastham and Varada Hastham. Just surrendering to Amma's feet does the magic as they give the same blessings as her Abhaya Hastham and Varada Hastham.

Answer 23

Amma walks out of Chidagni kunda slow and dainty towards Lord Shiva, her anklets were making such a beautiful sound and all present there were praising her as Maraali is Lady Swan Mandagamanaa is walking slow, dainty. Lady swan is also Gayatri ( soham = Hamsa when said it in reverse) and breath is compared to mandagamanaa as it needs to go slow and dainty and this can be achieved through Japam, Meditation. Shiva Sakti is Prana Sakthi and is present in All. Hakaram is Shiva Sakaram is Shakti Amma is like Breath from Muladharam to Sahasraram.

Answer 24

Mahaalavanya( Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari-Beauty(soundaryam) and her eternal Peace, Happiness from her Beauty( Sachitananda Swaroopam) and bowed down to Her.

Answer 25

Sarvaarunaa: Amma's body is red in color from head to toe. Her feet are so red that illuminates light to the entire Galaxy. Lord Shiva is the Jyothi and Amma is the illumination from the Jyothi. Arunaachalam Aruna- red color from the illumination( Ammavaru) Achalam- immovable( Lord Shiva) Ammavaru is always said to be Adi Parashakti, one of the reasons is the color, as Red is considered the primary color of all colors. Shiva is always compared to White.

Answer 26

``` Anavadyaangii: one who has absolutely no dosham. Doshas are divided into 2 parts. 1st part has Shad(6) doshas a) Jata = Birth b) Asti = birth and living c) Vardhate = growing d) Viparinamate = changes e) Chiyate = decaying or decreasing f) Nasyate = death ``` 2nd Part of Doshas(7) a) Asatyatha = not forever Amma is Sathyam (Forever) b) Anityatha = never being the same Amma is Nithyam (remain the Same) c) Jadatha = lifeless Amma is Chaitanyam (full of life) d) Paradeenatha = dependent Amma is Svatantraralu (independent; no one can control her) e) Paurusheyatha = something that is created Amma is Apaurusheyatha( cannot be created) f) Sadyatha = reachable or winning over or possible Amma is Asadyatha (impossible; no one can touch her) g) Parikchinatha = limited Amma is Aparikchinnam (limlitless) None of the aboves Doshas are applicable to Amma as shes the opposite of all these Doshas.

Answer 27

Sarvaabharana: There are 42 kinds of ornaments that women can wear from their head to toes. Some ornaments might suit them or some might not. But in the case of Amma, her body is so perfect, that she wears every single one of those ornaments. Her superior beauty adds beauty to the ornaments. These ornaments received the same reverence as Amma because they were worn by her. These ornaments are shaktulu and the veda mantras. Ammavaru is the Queen of all the Ornaments and she shone with so much luster and radiance. Bhusithaa: worn by Ammavaru

Answer 28

Shiva Kaamesvaraankaastha: According to the story, Amma Lalitha Devi was born out of Chidagni Kunda to annihilate demon Bhandasura. As per Lord Brahma's suggestion a beautiful and magnificent city was created Viswakarma. Lord Brahma was in a fix as to do the coronation, because Ammavaru has to be married and Lord Shiva did not make an impression on Lord Brahma as He(Shiva) was always covered in vibhuti, donned tiger skin clothes and had dreadlocks. Lord Shiva understood their plight and in an instance became Lord Kaameshvara, the most Handsome man and was married to Lalitha Devi and she became Goddess Kaameshvari wife of Kaameshvara. Then Lalitha Devi's coronation was done and she sat on Lord Kaameshvara's left side lap and on top of the PanchaBrahmasansthitha.

Answer 29

Siva: Siva is another name for Ammavaru. Shiva is Lord Shiva Shiva is pure consciousness and is comprised of Iccha Shakti, Kriya Shakti and Jnana Shakti. Lord Shiva is also called Eshwara as he was resposnsible for Creation. Amma is the energy( shakti) behind Lord Shiva. Also Siva is one of secret names of Ammavaru.

Answer 30

Svadhina Vallabha: Lalitha Devi laid out a condition before getting married to Lord Kaameshvara, that She cannot be Controlled and She's Independent, to which Lord Kaameshvara agreed. Its only after that Ammavaru was married to Lord Kaameshvara. Ammavaru is the Shakti to Lord Shiva and vice versa. They both are most respected and honorable couple and would always follow each others foot steps and respected their opinions and decisions. Vallabha: who won over Ammavaru's Heart!!

Answer 31

Shringa : Peaks Sumeru: surrounded by 3 peaks and in the center is the tall peak and Ammavaru resides on top of the center peak. In SriChakram, there are 3 angles(konam) 1. Thoorpu(East) Konam represent Iccha Shakti for Lord Brahma 2. Nairuthi(SouthWest) konam represent Kriya Shakthi for Lord Vishnu 3. Vayavya(NorthWest) konam represent Jnana shakthi for Lord Shiva Meru is also said to be the the Spinal Column in our physical body. The tip of the column is where the Sahasraram is and the Bindu in the middle of the Sahasraram is the Seat of Amma.

Answer 32

Shrimannagara Naayikaa: Shri here represents Chaintanyam, meaning Pure Consciousness, Spirit, Intelligence or Energy. Nagaram : Place Shri is an attribute to everything that Amma is, ex: ShriMata, ShriYantram, ShriVidhya, Shrinagaram, ShriChakram. In a physical body, the flat and wide base(Shrichakram) is equivalent to the Seat and from there the tip of the Shrichakram is pointed and is said to be the Sahasraram.

Answer 33

Ammavaru's palace was built brick by brick with Chintaamani Jewels. These jewels are none other than the Vedas. This beautiful city has 4 doors( aamnayalu) Purva aamnayalu Utara Aamnayalu Dakshina Aamnayalu Paschima Aamnayalu there's one more in the center the 5th door called as Urdhva Aamnayalu. All these doors are also Mantras and Ammavaru is sitting in the center of these mantras as Mahamantraswaroopini. If one meditates on Amma using any of these above mantras can get their wishes fulfilled.

Answer 34

Panchabrahmasanasthitha: Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra & Eshwara are on the 4 corners of the flat plank kind of seat. All these Lords are responsible for all the activities or works Shristi - Lord Brahma( earth was born from here) Stithi - Lord Vishnu( water was born from here) Samhara - Lord Rudra( fire was born from here) Tirodhana - Lord Eshwara( air was born from here) Anugraha - Lalitha Devi( sky was born from here) in order to gain these 5 elements, 5 sense organs and 5 organs of action were born. To make all these actions happen 5 pranas were born they are(Prana, Apana, Vyana, Udana and Samana) The entire universe is the Panchabrahma Asanam(seat). Ammavaru is shakthi or chaitanyam, the moment she sits on the seat( Pancha Brahma Asanam), the whole universe gets activated by her energy.

Answer 35

Ammavaru's palatial mansion(Chintamani Gruham) is surrounded by Kadamba Forests. This Kadamba vanam has 1000 petalled lotuses everywhere. These lotuses are on Land not the ones in water. The Bindu, in the Chintamani Gruham is where Ammavaru resides. These 1000 petalled lotuses are compared to 1000 nadis in a physical body. Sahararam is the 1000 petalled lotus. One can see Ammavaru in the center or bindu of Sahasraram only through pure mind and heart.

Answer 36

In SriChakram, the 5 triangles are called Kadambavanam. This Kadambavanam is responsible to control water energy from the Sky. Rain is born and controlled by KadambaVanam. Kadambavanam is filled with Syamala Devi Rooplu and Ammavaru is residing in the Kadambavanam as Raja Syamala Devi. This kadambavanam is also considered as the wish fulfilling forest as it can attract the unfulfilled desires of devotees and give them back to them when they pray earnestly to Ammavaru.

Answer 37

Sudhaa - amrutham or ambrosia Saagara - ocean madhyastha - in the center Meditating on Amma, the yogi reaches union with God(Amma) and the bliss that derives out of it is compared to the ocean of ambrosia and his state would in ultimate bliss- Anantham Aparam Satchidaanandam. Jnanam is compared to Manidweepam, where Amma resides and that place is self illuminated. When the Oneness with God happens, Ammavaru can be seen in the Jnanananda kendram. Here ocean is compared to the quality of Ananda and Manidweepam as Jnana quality, and in the center is Jnanaanandam( Ammavaru). When the mind reaches equanimity, thats when one can see Amma in the Jnana kendram.

Answer 38

Ammavaru was given this name Kaamakshi by Lord Brahma. After her coronation, Lord Brahma asked rest of the other Gods as to what their wishes were regarding slaying of Demon Bhandasura. The Gods all answered in unison that they do not wish for anything since they are all in great joy just looking at Ammavaru and her one glance made them completely free of desires. Then Lord Brahma decided to name Ammavaru as Kaamakshi since wishes will be fulfilled just by Her glance. Ammavaru has 3 eyes and each of them are responsible for 3 different activities- Shristi, Sthiti and Laaya. Brahma and Saraswati came out of 1st eye Vishnu and Lakshmi from the 2nd Uma and Maheshvara from the 3rd. Ka stands for Brahma Vachi( position) aa stands for Vishnu Vachi Ma stands for Rudra vachi Akshi stands for eyes. Together its Ka+aa+ma+kshi = Kaamakshi

Answer 39

One who is the wish fulfiller.

Answer 40

Devaganas and Rishiganas are singing the glory and praises of Ammavaru. Devaganas are the heavenly celestials Rishiganas are the divine souls(Rishi or Saints) who have acquired the divine vision through union of God. All the praises from these ganas came as stotras. Devaganas are the Sense organs Rishiganas are the mind and intellect. To invoke Amma (who is in the atma form) inside our physical body is done by turning all our sense organs, mind and intellect inwards and reciting the Stotras can be one of the methods.

Answer 41

Sage Narada came to Ammavaru and mentioned to her that the Gods are in total Bliss and they forgot about themselves as they are so deeply engrossed in happiness they got out Amma's single glance and they completely forgot about Bhandasura and the torments that he's causing to the entire world. Ammavaru smiled and said to Sage Narada not to worry, and from her one small smile emerged an entire army force of 10s & 1000s of warriors who looked very charged and ready for the battle against Bhandasura. This army looked like rays coming from rising Sun, 1000s and 1000s of them emerging and it was beyond one's capacity to count the force.

Answer 42

sindhura = elephant, vraja = group She is born as 'Sampathkari devi' from 'ankusam', just as she controls the elephant herd with her weapon she controls pride born from wealth. She is 'Athma shakti' controls wealth - gives enough and takes away excess.

Answer 43

Aswaruda devi is born from 'pasam' , just as she controls the speed of the many horses, she controls sense organs (vayu and mano vegalu). 'Indriya nigraha shakthi', leader of shakthi sena. Meditating on this devi will get siddhi.

Answer 44

Sri chakram is lalitha devis chariot filled with manthras. These manthralu in the chariot are her weapons. Srichakram is in the center with Geya chakram and Kiri chakram on both sides. Sri Chakram = Ichha Shakthi Geya Chakram = Gnana Shakthi Kiri Charkam = Kriya Shakthi

Answer 45

also called Nada chakram. Geyam = akshara, sabdha and swaralu together. Manthrini devi or Raja Syamala devi gives buddhi, Main diety for knowledge, Capable of creating formidable formations in the battle,

Answer 46

also called Varaha charkram. Varaha = pigs 'Danda Nayaki' = defense system. Maha varahi devi, she gives food and good health. 'Kriya Shakthi' = she ploughs with 'Nagali' and processes the food with 'Rokali'

Answer 47

Pronounciation: VuhNHI Bhandasura has a fort to protect himself and his army, but Devi thalli does not. Hence, Varaha Devi envisions a fort and using Jwalamalini’s power builds a fort with a fence of fire to protect the eight devis and their families. The fort is 100 yojanas wide by 300 yojanas long. There are two layers inside the fort; the antarvarana (inner layer) and the bahiravarana (outer layer). Amma, Syamala Devi, Varaha Devi, Sampathkari Devi, Asvaruda Devi and their families, with Lalithambika in the center were in the antarvarana (inner layer). The bahiravarana (outer layer) has innumerable shakthi senas (over 60 crores). Jwanalamalini is one of the tidhi nithya devis. Other interpretation: Vunhi means day and prakara means night; Lalitha Devi is in the middle of those time zones and is untouched by both and is untouched by time. Jwala-agni = spark created from fire

Answer 48

Devi thalli is resplendent with happiness when she saw the courage, enthusiasm, and eagerness of the army gathered to attack Bhandasura’s army. Deeper interpretation: Amma is very happy to see that divine forces are conquering ego centric demonic sources so that advaita bhava triumphs. Udyukta = getting ready and enthusiastic. Harshitha- displaying happiness

Answer 49

Amma is happy to see the valor of the 15 thidhi devis, who are kalasvarupinis and incharge of time (there are 15 days between pournami and amvasya and vice versa). Just thinking about their names is beneficial; the 15 tidhi devis are Kaamesvari, Baaghamaalini, Berunda, Vahnivaasini, Mahaavajreswari, Sarvamangala, Thwaritha, Kulasundari, Nithya, Neelapathaaka, Jwalamalini, Chithra, Nityaklinna, Shivadhooti, Vijaya. Vishankudu sends 15 cheekata shakthis (dark forces) at night to beat the devis from behind (surprise attack). The 15 kanthi shakthis (thidhi devis) destroy the 15 cheekathi shakthis. Amma is happy to say the devis triumph (parikrama). The tidhi devis are all amma too. Deeper interpretation: We have those shakthis too but we use it for bhogha shakthis (eating sleeping etc,) but yogis use them properly and as a result receive moksham. If we sit in front of devi and think about her, she will destroy the dushta shaktis within us. She will destroy the Bhandasurudu inside us. Aganda shakthi rises up and enters antarkarana (mind, ego and intellect) and destroys the dark forces therein. We have knowledge but they are sleeping (which makes us animalistic if not used) because we are not doing sadana. But if we try, she will take us higher.

Answer 50

Bhandasura has 30 kids( all different kinds of vices). From Ammavaru's heart came a beautiful, lovely 9 year old girl. She's very Beautiful, wearing a nice red skirt and green blouse. She's BalaTripuraSundari!! She has 4 hands, rosary beads in one, Books in other, Abhaya and Varada hastham. She's always 9 years. She was ready to fight Bhandasura's 30 kids and was super excited. Ammavaru was hesitant at the begining but later gave into Bala's request to fight. Ammavaru created a chariot from her own SriChakra Ratham and gave it to BalaTripuraSundari. Bala shot a crescent shaped arrow at the 30 kids and slayed them all in one shot. Bala is Gnana Shakti and Prana Shakti. Hamsa Gayatri is from Bala Tripura Sundari, Bala japam is done using breathe.

Answer 51

Raja Syamala Devi made a formation to attack the brothers of Bhandasura(ignorance), Vishangadu(Attachment) and Vishukrudu(ego). Mantrini Devi attacked Bhanda's brothers with Brahmastram. Praying to Mantrini Devi, Knowledge and Wisdom will be lifted and all the bad qualities will be destroyed.

Answer 52

Shukra : Tejas (powers) Vishukra : someone who attracts the powers of the opponent. Vishukra is all into wordly affairs and extremely violent demon attracted all the powers from the Ammavaru's army and they all lost energy and were lying on the battlefield. Varaahi Devi will attack Vishukrudu and kill him and his army using her weapons(nagali and rokali). Varaahi Devi is the manifestation of Kaamakshi Devi. Varrahi Devi is for physical strength, Control of mind and physical austerities will make man realize the Supreme Self within.

Answer 53

Vishukrudu(ego) created a yantra called Jaya Vighana Shila. He keeps 8 bad, violent shaktis inside the yantra, they are Alasa: Laziness ; Krupana: unnecessary fear Deena : always in worry; Nidra :sleep; Tandra: dozing off Prameelika : introvert ; Kleebha : who assume they are weak ; Nirahankara : who says that nothing is possible by them. Vishukrudu's(ego) army minister is kutilakshadu and he attacks when the opponents are weak. At this Amma looks at Kaameshwara and smiles. Ammavaru is the personification of activity. Lord Kaameshwara also smiles back at Ammavaru, at the union of their smiles is born Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is Ananda Swaroopudu and Srividhya Swaroopudu. The prasad that's offered to Lord Ganesha is Modak and it represents happiness. He also has diamond studded kalasam which represents Moksham. Lord Ganesha is the Lord of Happiness or Bliss. He's called MahaGanapathi as he bestows happiness and success to all our endeavours when we pray to him whole heartedly. Lord Ganapathi is surrounded by 10 midhuna devathas, Narayana- Lakshmi ; Shiva- Parvathi ; Rati - Manmada ; Mahi - Varaham ; Pushti- Pushtipathi

Answer 54

``` Lord Ganesha destroyed the Jaya Vighna Shila yantra created by Vishukrudu(ego) into dust. Ammavaru was in complete bliss seeing her son Lord Ganesha's Victory. Then Vishangudu(attachment)another brother of Bhandasura(ignorance) summoned Gajasurudu and his army to attack Ganesha. Lord Ganesha meditated and came 7crores of Ganesha's from every inch of his body, and He killed Gajasurudu and his army. These 7crores of army are the Vedas. Lord Ganesha asked his Mother, Lalithambika what he has to do next, and Ammavaru was very Happy. ```

Answer 55

Shastra : physical weapons held by hand Astra : mantras In the battle between Amma & Bhandasura, Amma used her astras(mantras) as weaponsand they came like huge rain. Veda mantras can conquer all the vices within us. There are 11 weapons that were used by Amma & Bhandasura: {B - Bhandasura A - Amma} 1.B - Andakaamisram sastram: Blinding weapon A - Chakshishmati : Surya Mantra, remove blindness 2. B - Tamaas sastram : darkness, ignorance A - Mahatarini : remove darkness 3. B - Pashanda sastram : against Veda A - Gayatri Mantra : full of vedas 4. B - Shaktinasa sastram : destroying shakti A - Viswavasu : Shakti giver 5. B - Antaka sastram : to end everything A - Mrutyumjaya : to give life 6. B - Sarvasmruthinasha sastram : to forget A - Dharanaastram : to remember 7. B - Bhaya sastram : to fear A - Aindhram astram : to be fearless 8. B - Maharoga sastram : to give diseases A - Namatraya astram : Achutha, Anantha, Govinda (important names to remember) 9. B - Ayurnasa sastram : to destroy life A - Kalasankarshini astram : to give longevity 10. B - Sarvaasura sastram : to give birth to demons A - Durgaa astram : Chandi Navarna 11. B - Mooka sastram : to stop Vak(knowledge) A - Vagvadini astram : to give Knowledge

Answer 56

From Amma's finger nails came the ten avathars of Lord Vishnu and also came The Narayana Mantram. The 10 ten Avathars and their energies(shakti) came out to fight the 10 demons of Bhandasura. The description of all the 10 Avathars : 1. Matsya : ignorance is so strong that it takes our knowledge deep into the oceans of our mind and can be brought out by Matsya Avathar( Fish) 2. Kurma : we need to constantly churn our mind while doing sadhana as it will keep going down and sinking to the bottom, to lift it up to the Sahasrara, Lord Vishnu comes in Kurma avathar(tortoise). 3. Varaha : Buddhi keeps slipping all the time due to our habits or tendencies and to bring it back, Lord helps us as Varaha Avathar( Boar) 4. Narasimha : to eliminate doubt during our practice(Hriranyaksha), Lord Narasimha Avathar( Man-Lion)comes to our rescue. 5. Vamana : to kill Ahamkaram( ego)who always thinks that everything revolves around him, Lord Vamana( dwarf) helps us to destroy ego. 6. Parusurama : to kill Rajasam with axe. Lord Parusurama strikes it 21 times to completely kill it. 7. Sri Rama : to kill the 10 headed Demon Ravana, which are the 5 sense organs and 5 sensory pleasures plus desire. Lord Sri Rama is known for his Righteousness( Dharma) 8. Sri Krishna : to spread knowledge, Anahataa Naadam and give Gita Upadesham which defeats avidya. 9. Balarama : Life is a barren land, and to make it fertile, Balarama uses his plough to retill the land. 10. Kalki : Narayana Teja's is Kalki, and He comes to destroy all the activities that are against Sanathana Dharma. ``` Another interpretation for the namam Narayana : jiva + Ishwara There are 5 phases in jiva's life: wakeful, dream, deep sleep, turiya and turiya athitha. Amma created all these 5 works from her finger nails effortlessly. Ishwara has 5 states: 1. Shristi - create 2. Sthithi - maintainance 3. laya - destroy 4. Tirodhana - complete dissolution 5. Anugraha - again creation ``` So jiva + ishwara are the Dasa Avataralu.

Answer 57

Amma's one look destroyed Bhandasura's entire army and at this he summoned his reserved army to come out and fight against Amma. Then Amma used Pashupatastram and killed Bhandasura's reserved army. To kill the animal tendencies is the Pashupatastram, and Lord Shiva is Pashupati. Humans lose their karma when they drop the Pasam(attachment) to body and this is possible by praying to Amma and She take us from dwaita to adwaita state, this is the Pashupatastram. We need to do self inquiry to reach the adwaita state.

Answer 58

Bhanda's army and his brothers were killed by Amma. Bhanda was left with his palace, wives, kids and his town soonyaka patnam. Amma uses Kaameshwarastram and destroys everything including Bhanda. Bhanda is Ego here, Bhanda's army is the mind, his wives are the sources of Ego. His kids were the seeds of Ego and his town is the void space and only Amma exists there after She destroys Bhanda. Brahmavidya killed Avidya Kaameshwarastra : fire of consciousness Dhyanam and Atma Chintana are required to reach adwaitha. With this namam Amma's Leela Vaibhavam is complete.

Answer 59

Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu( Upendra), Lord Maheshwara and Lord Indra, all join together and were praising Amma for her Victory over Bhandasura.

Answer 60

Siva is awakened by Manmadha, Siva opened his third eye and destroyed him. Siva destroys indriyalu(Manmadha) thru the power of knowledge. Listening to the cries of Rati, Amma brings Manmadha back as a Sambhava Sariram (only seen by Rati). Kamadhahana - Siva destroyed Kamasanjivani Vidhya - Amma helps us to forget body identification and merge with paramatma.

Answer 61

Panchakshari mantram (iam,hrim,klim,srim,souh) is called vagbhava kutam Amma's face is like a padmam(lotus); her face is the place of jnanam, speech which leads to dharma and moksha by giving the correct knowledge. Day to Day life requires dharma To reach Paramatma we need jnanam To know what is dharma and jnanam we need to study sastram

Answer 62

Amma's body from neck to hips is called madhya-kuta or kamaraja kuta. This is place of desires; Ardha, Kama

Answer 63

Amma's body from seat to feet. This is called Shakti kuta This is the place of energy which gives the vagbhava and madhya kuta energy to function. This is also the kundalini shakti which leads to moksha. The four purushardhas are Dharma, Ardha, Kama, Moksha. Trivarga is made of Dharma, Ardha-Kama, Moksha; Sri-vidya gives us all four purushardhas. They reside in Amma's mantra sariram.

Answer 64

Amma is the soul or origin of all mantras, vedas.

Answer 65

The three kutas of Sri-Panchadasi form her body. By chanting her mantras she removes us from samsara sagaram. Kalebaram is her vigraham(body) She is kundalini, prana sakti and iswara chaitanyam

Answer 66

- vigraha rupam aradhana : upasana - mantra rupam aradhana : japam - kundalini rupam aradhana: dhyana kula means gathering or group (muladhara to agnyachakra) kulam are all the 6 chakralu kula sadhana - chakra sadhana Sri lalitha resides in muladhara chakra. Yogi method: Pranayamam rouses the kundalini to travel upto sahasrara chakra. Where great bliss is spread to all body and mind. This bliss is the amrta. Bhakti method: Doing puja to Sri Chakram is offering amrutam Vedanta method: With jnana vichara can get to amrutam Awaken the kundalini with guru help to raise up thru chakra. muladhara to anahata - agni mandalam anahata to agnya - surya mandalam agnya to sahasrara - chandra mandalam When it reaches the chandra mandalam all the heat melts the chandra mandalam and spreads to all the 72000 nadis. Jagrutha Kundalini travels easily up/down only in Rishis, Sadhgurus. Kulam acharam follow your dharma to reach Amma. (Since 6 chakras are one kulam, a person in their spiritual journey, should follow the dharma of the chakra that they are at to reach the Sahasrara)

Answer 67

She protects the kula dharma

Answer 68

It is the rahasya vidya. As a pativrata stays chaste in her home and duties; Amma stays in the chakras moving up/down. Shad Chakras are a kulam. Amma's Navarana pooja if done properly following the traditions, would help us to conquer the world.

Answer 69

Amma who resides on top of all the chakras.

Answer 70

- The pooja that is done without Siva upasana. - The ritual called Vamacharam, which includes blood sacrifices. - The union between the two; the kundalini that travels from muladhara to sahasrara, that union is also kaulini and also called Samayachara pooja, preferred by Amma. All the grama devatas are also personifications of Sri Lalitha

Answer 71

Yogam means union Siva and Sakti together is kula yogini. In Sri Chakram there are 64,000 crores of yogini devatas and Amma is the head of all of them.

Answer 72

Kula is the 6 chakras, akula is the sahasrara Sariram is Kula, atma is Akula Amma will help us reach the Atma through this sariram. So we reach Akula (sahasrara) through kula (6 chakras)

Answer 73

Siva and Sakti are equal. Kula and Akula are also equal

Answer 74

Amma likes this kind of puja. Worshipping them together, not forgetting Siva as you worship Lalitha. See the purusha (siva) in prakruti (amma) Know that Siva and Sakti are together is 5 ways 1. Sri Chakram, Siva is the bindu, Amma is the trikona 2. Five functions (Srishti, stithi,laya,tirodhana,anugraha) 3. Names (siva, sivaa; rudra, rudrani etc.._ 4. Swarupa; Colors such as red 5. Actions - dance Apara - bhairyagam : outside puja Para - antaryagam : bhavana tho inside puja Para + apara = parapara Three types of upsana : antara, antaratara, antaratama

Answer 75

The Lotus here has 4 petals, in the middle is the Sarva Nidrana Stithi. Brahma randhram is in the top and the bottom of it is Mulaadhar Chakra . Kundalini here at the Mulaadhara Chakra is like a serpent coiled up 3 times, with its head facing down. When we turn our focus towards Paramatma, Amma blesses us and kundalini awakens. As Kundalini travels from Mulaadhara towards Sahasrara (destination) it releases the Knots( grandhi)

Answer 76

Brahmagrandi (knot) is actually in the top portion of Svadhistana Chakra. This grandhi (knot) is released as Kundalini travels from Mulaadhara Chakra. The aspirant realizes that the gross body does not belong to him/her and the whole world is a drama. This is when Swasvaroopa Gnanam is realized.

Answer 77

Amma resides in here in the Manipura Chakra, the navel. | Here it is the 10 petalled lotus and called Manipuram. Amma sits here completely decorated with jewels.

Answer 78

Vishnugrandhi (knot) is on the top portion of Anahataa Chakra. Sadhaka (aspirant ) here realizes that the subtle body is not him. Here in this state he will experience Indriya chaitanyam, manas and antha karana.

Answer 79

Amma stays here in the Agna Chakra. Here in this chakra the lotus has 2 petals and also Sri Guru resides here. Amma should be worshipped here at this chakra. ParaBrahma knowledge is acquired here by meditating at the Agna Chakra. Parmatma Gnana is realized through the eye of discrimination. Sadhaka should perform intense tapas here in the Agna Chakra.

Answer 80

Once this knot (the last knot) is released, sadhaka realizes that the astral body is not him and he (jivatma) becomes one with Paramatma. Once that realization happens, sadhaka becomes the energy and finds Unity with Lord Shiva. Sadhaka still continues to live in this world once he is realized that He is One with God (Aham Brahmasi) and continues to dwell on that; this is Moksha, attained while living in this world. This is called the Antara Tara Upasana.

Answer 81

Shakti reaches Shiva and here the union happens. This is called the Jeeva Brahmaika Tatvam. Sahasrara is below the Brahma Randhram. Sadhaka who is been worshipping only Shakti, will start worshipping both Shakti and Shiva after the union. There are 50 letters in Sanskrit and are multiplied by 20 (5 basic elements, 5 karmaendriyas, 5 gnana indriyas, 5 tanmatras) is 1000 names. This is the 1000 petalled lotus. All this together is Kundalini Gnanam.

Answer 82

There is a Soma (moon) Chakra in the middle of Sahasrara. Once when the kundalini reaches Soma chakra, the heat starts to melt as nectar as it is very cool and spreads to all the 72,000 nadis in our body. This is where Sampoorna Gnanam is acquired, all desires are achieved. This nectar is coming from Shakti and Shiva's feet. This is Antara Tama Upasana.

Answer 83

Amma shines like a flash of lightning. She's compared to lightning because Amma is with her Spouse, Shiva. In advance meditation, the spinal cord glows like a flash of lightning.

Answer 84

Here Amma crosses all 6 chakras and reaches the Sahasrara. Amma is residing here in the top part of the Sahasrara. Amma is everywhere in the world and Sahasrara is the Parabrahma Sthanam, above all 6 chakras.

Answer 85

Maha = great Asakthi = liking Maha + Asakthi = great liking. Amma is very happy here as She's one with Shiva.

Answer 86

When kundalini is awakened, Amma starts from Muladhara( hissing like a snake) to reach Sahasrara. as She crosses each chakra, there are devathas belonging to each chakra coming to get Amma's blessings. But the Adi devathas make sure that Amma is not hurt by these other devas crowns which are bowing at her feet, but Amma on other hand does not care for them but Her focus is only on her goal to reach Shiva (Sahasrara). Sadhaka acquires new powers(siddhis) as he progresses in his journey, but should not lose focus on his ultimate goal and should also show Asakthi. Kundalini is compared to a coiled serpent with head facing down. The heat required for our body is in the middle of the Kundalini. Pranashakti is Kundalini. Muladharam is like a triangle and here there is Iccha, Gnyana and Kriya Shakti. A, U, M come from these 3 shaktis, which is Pranavam. Amma is called Chandi when travelling the chakras in full speed and called Chamunda when all the 3 grandhis are released. She is the Parameshwara's Gnyana Shakti or Tapas Shakti. When she reaches the top she is called Gowri, Uma, Hymavathi are all names of Amma.

Answer 87

Amma is compared to the white long, thin thread inside of lotus stalk. She's is invisible. Sushmna is compared to thia thin thread. Amma is the shakthi here. She's the lightning. One has to worship the thin thread, hence energy is born and thus this energy can rouse Surya and Chandra with our bodies. This thin thread is our spine and the energy is Amma. We are the sakti for creation, maintenance and dissolution This gives man lot of courage and he would start searching for it inside, turning inwards. Once the Ishwara Shakti is awakened and finds union with God. This is called the Prakarana Grandham or Moola Grandham. (people reciting Lalitha Sahasranamam with time constraints can stop here at this namam as its considered complete)

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