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LalitĀ SahasranĀma: The Thousand Names of the Divine Mother
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ISBN13: 9798272830869
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 3 2025
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 3 2025
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
LALITĀ SAHASRANĀMA
THE THOUSAND NAMES OF THE DIVINE MOTHER
This book is a profound exploration of one of the most sacred hymns in the Shakta and Śrī Vidyā traditions. Revered as both scripture and mantra, the Lalitā Sahasranāma-literally, the thousand names of Lalitā-is more than a devotional chant. It is a complete spiritual path, encompassing philosophy, ritual, tantra, psychology, and mystical symbolism.
THE THOUSAND NAMES OF THE DIVINE MOTHER
This book is a profound exploration of one of the most sacred hymns in the Shakta and Śrī Vidyā traditions. Revered as both scripture and mantra, the Lalitā Sahasranāma-literally, the thousand names of Lalitā-is more than a devotional chant. It is a complete spiritual path, encompassing philosophy, ritual, tantra, psychology, and mystical symbolism.
This book presents the spiritual, symbolic, and practical dimensions of the Lalitā Sahasranāma in a structured and accessible way. Drawing from the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa, where the hymn is revealed through the cosmic dialogue between Hayagrīva (an avatar of Vishnu) and Sage Agastya, the book begins with the mythological origins of the text. It then introduces the radiant deity Lalitā Tripurasundarī, the beautiful Goddess who plays, revealing her divine attributes, weapons, cosmic roles, and relationship with Lord Shiva as Kameshvari.
The core sections delve into the structure of the Sahasranāma, its arrangement in nāmāvalī (name-garland) form, and its relationship to sacred rituals like Khadga Māla Stotra, Navāvaraṇa Pūjā, and the worship of the Śrī Chakra-the sacred geometric mandala at the heart of Śrī Vidyā. Each enclosure (āvaraṇa) of the Śrī Chakra is intricately linked with mantras, deities, and consciousness levels, offering a spiritual ascent from the outer world to the inner sanctum of the Divine Mother.
The book also explains key mantric elements, such as the importance of bīja mantras (seed syllables) like Aim, Hreem, Shreem, and the transformative role of Nāda (sound), Shabda (vibration), and inner visualization in mantra practice. It reflects how the Sahasranāma functions as a tool for both external ritual and internal awakening, harmonizing Bhakti (devotion) and Jñāna (wisdom).
A dedicated section explores the Divine Feminine as embodied by Lalitā-not just in temples and texts, but in the everyday lives of individuals. It invites readers to see the Goddess in every being, transcending gender, caste, or culture, and to integrate her wisdom into family, society, and inner life.
The book continues with the psychological and scientific benefits of chanting, supported by studies on the healing effects of sound, vibration, and focused mantra repetition. It outlines practical guidelines for recitation (nitya, naimittika, kāmya) and shares powerful testimonies from saints and practitioners.
A full chapter is devoted to ritual practice, including how to begin chanting, simple and elaborate pūjā methods, and the significance of sacred days like Fridays, Navarātri, Pūrṇimā, and Guru Pūrṇimā. It also introduces other key hymns in the tradition, such as Lalitā Trishatī, Khadgamāla Stotra, and Ashtottara Śata Nāmāvalī (108 names).
In its final section, the book offers selected name commentaries from the thousand, such as:
The core sections delve into the structure of the Sahasranāma, its arrangement in nāmāvalī (name-garland) form, and its relationship to sacred rituals like Khadga Māla Stotra, Navāvaraṇa Pūjā, and the worship of the Śrī Chakra-the sacred geometric mandala at the heart of Śrī Vidyā. Each enclosure (āvaraṇa) of the Śrī Chakra is intricately linked with mantras, deities, and consciousness levels, offering a spiritual ascent from the outer world to the inner sanctum of the Divine Mother.
The book also explains key mantric elements, such as the importance of bīja mantras (seed syllables) like Aim, Hreem, Shreem, and the transformative role of Nāda (sound), Shabda (vibration), and inner visualization in mantra practice. It reflects how the Sahasranāma functions as a tool for both external ritual and internal awakening, harmonizing Bhakti (devotion) and Jñāna (wisdom).
A dedicated section explores the Divine Feminine as embodied by Lalitā-not just in temples and texts, but in the everyday lives of individuals. It invites readers to see the Goddess in every being, transcending gender, caste, or culture, and to integrate her wisdom into family, society, and inner life.
The book continues with the psychological and scientific benefits of chanting, supported by studies on the healing effects of sound, vibration, and focused mantra repetition. It outlines practical guidelines for recitation (nitya, naimittika, kāmya) and shares powerful testimonies from saints and practitioners.
A full chapter is devoted to ritual practice, including how to begin chanting, simple and elaborate pūjā methods, and the significance of sacred days like Fridays, Navarātri, Pūrṇimā, and Guru Pūrṇimā. It also introduces other key hymns in the tradition, such as Lalitā Trishatī, Khadgamāla Stotra, and Ashtottara Śata Nāmāvalī (108 names).
In its final section, the book offers selected name commentaries from the thousand, such as:
- Śrī Māta - The Divine Mother of all
- Chidagni Kunda Sambhūtā - Born from the fire of consciousness
- Rājarājeśvarī - The Empress of Emperors
- Chakra Rāja Niketanā - She who resides in
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