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ANNEXURE-SHRI LAKSHMI SAHASRANAMA STOTRA Harih Om/ Naamnaam saashta sahasram cha bruhi Gaargya Maha Matey Mahaa Mahamatey, Maha Lakshmya Maha Devyaah Bhukti Muktyartha siddhaye/ Gargya Vuvaacha: Sanat Kumara maaseenam Dwadashaaditya sannibham, Aprucchya nyogino bhaktyaa yoginaa martha siddhyaye/ Sarva loukika karmabhyo vimuktaanaam hitaaya vai, Bhukti Mukti pradam japya manubruhi Dayanidhey/ Sanatkumara Bhagavansarvagnopi visheshatah, Aastikya siddhaye nrunaam kshipra Dharmaardha saadhanam/ Khidyanti Maanavaa ssarvey Dhanaabhavena kevalam, Siddhyanti Dhaninnasya naiva Dharmartha Kaamanaah/ Daaridra dhwamsini naama keva Vidyaa prakeertitaa, Keva vaa Brahma Vidyaapi kayaa Mrityurvinashyati/ Sarvaasaam saara bhuthaikaa Vidyanaam keva Keertitaa, Pratyaksha siddhidaam Brahman taa maachakshya Daya nidhye/ ( As Maha Munis addressed Maharshi Gargya to narrate to them the thousand and odd names of Devi Maha Lakshmi whose mere recitation should bestow worldly fulfillment and post-life redemption, in reply Gargya Maharshi addressesd Sanat Kumara, the Brahma Manasaa Putra, who was like the famous *‘Dwadashaadityas’ or Twelve Suns in a Single Form, to enlighten since the latter was an Embodiment of the Knowledge of Chaturvidha Purusharthas or the Four Essential Human Aspirations viz. Dharma or Virtue, Artha or the Means of Accomplishment, Kaama or Objectives , and finally Moksha or the Final Redemption. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [* Dwadashadityas are Indra, Dhata , Parjanya, Mitra, Aryama, Pusha, Shakra, Varuna, Bhaga, Twashta, Viviswan , Amshuman and Vishnu as per Brahma Purana]. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gargya Maharshi further requested Sanat Kumara that the great opulence of Maha Lakshmi’s names was such as to guide the Worthy to follow Virtue , that Wealth was the most essential input to lead to Dharma and through it to achieve the Final Goal of Salvation. Saadhu prushtham Maha Bhaaga Sarva Loka Hithaishinaam, Mahataamesha Dharmascha naanyeshaa miti mey matih/ Brahma Vishnu Maha Deva Mahendraadi Mahaatmabhih, Samproktam Kathayaa myadya Lakshmi Naama Sahasrakam/ Yasyocchaarana maatrena Daaridryaanmuchyatey Narah, Kim punasstajjapaa jnaapee Sarveshtaarthaa nnavaapnuyat/ (Sanat Kumara readily agreed to describe the names of Maha Lakshmi in the interest of Universal Welfare since indeed such requests would occur only to Distinct Category of Persons. The Lakshmi Sahasra Naama was earlier commended by Brahma, Vishnu, Maha Deva and Mahendra as its mere recitation would destroy poverty and fulfill all kinds of human objectives). Asya Shri Lakshmi Divya Sahasra Naama Stotra Mahaamantrasya; Ananda Kardama Chiklitendiraa Sutaadayo Mahatmaano Maharshayah; Anushthupcchandah; Vishnu Maayaa Shaktih; Maha Lakshmih Shri Paraa Devataah; Maha Lakshmi prasaada dwaaraa Sarveshtaartha Siddhyarthey Japey vinigohah; kraamityaadi shadanga Nyaasah/ (This recitation of Lakshmi Sahasra Naama Maha Mantra is commended by Maharshis Anada and Kardama, sons of Chikleendra; is composed in Anushthup-Chanda; Vishnu Maya is the Shakti that propels it; Maha Lakshmi is the Over-All Supreme Goddess; the Objective is the Achievement of all-rounded Realization; and the Japa and Nyasa is of the Unification of Limbs and Thoughts). Dhyaana: Padmanabha Priyam Devim Padmakshim Padmavaasineem, Padma Vaktraam Padma Hastaam Vandey Padmaamaharnisham/ Purnendu Bimba Vadanaam Ratnaabharana Bhushitaam/ Varadaabhaya hastaabhyaam Dhyaayecchandra Sahodareem/ Ichaa Rupaam Bhagavatassacchida –ananda Rupinee, Sarvajnaam sarva Jananeem Vishnu Vakashathalaalayaam/Yathopadesham Mula Mantram Japitwaa Yathaakramam Devyai Samarpya, Tatasshaambhavi Mudrayaa Bhru madhye lakshya manusandhaaya Sahasra Naama Stotram Japet/ (Salutations to You Mother!You are the beloved of Padmanabha or the Lotus- Stalked Vishnu. You are the Lotus Eyed, Lotus Faced, Lotus-Handed, Lotus-Smiled and Lotus Surrounded Devi! You have the Countenance of a fully blossomed Moon; the most tastefully ornamented Figure of all; the renowned Sister of Chandra; always carrying a protective hand sign to all of your Devotees; sporting any Body-Form that you desire; the Omniscient; the Mother of all Beings; and the Permanent Resident of Maha Vishnu’s Chest ! Now, may I meditate you with utmost attention and dedication, observing unification of my physical limbs and inner vision right on my Forehead betwixt my Eye Brows!) Nityaagataananta Nityaa Nandini Jana Ranjani, Nitya Prakaashini chaiva Swaprakasha Swarupini/ Maha Lakshmirmahakaali Maha Kanya Saraswati, Bhogavaibhava Sandhatri Bhaktanugrahakarini/ Ishaavashya MahaMayaa Maha Devi Maheswari,Hrillekhaa Paramaa ShaktirMaatrukaabeejarupini/ Nityaanandaa Nityabodha Naadini Janamodini, Satyapratyayani chaiva Swaprakashaatmarupini/ Tripura Bhairavi Vidyaa Hamsaa Vaagiswari Shiva, Vaagdevicha MaharaatrirKalaratrirstrilochana/ Bhadrakali Karaalicha Mahakaali Tilottama, Kaali Karaalavaktraam Kamaakshi Kamadaa Shubha/ Chandika Chandarupeshaa Chamundaa Chakradharini, Trailokyajanani Devi Trailokya Vijayottama/ SiddhaLakshmih KriyaLakshmirloka Lakshmi Prasadini,Pratyangiradharaa Vela Lokamataharipriya/ Parvati Parama Devi Brahma Vidyaa Pradaayani, Arupaa Bahurupaacha Virupaa Vishwa rupini/ Pancha Bhutaatmikaa Vaani Pancha Bhutaatmika Paraa/ ( Devi! You are the ever Dynamic and is always on the Move; the Infinite and Ever Lasting; The Origin of Joy and the Source of Contentment to one and all; The Ever Lustrous and the Self-Radiant; You are the Supreme Maha Lakshmi or the Embodiment of Prosperity; Maha Kali or the Supreme Power; Maha Kanya or the Epitome of Virginity; Saraswati or the Source of Learning; Bhoga Vaibhava Sandhatri or the Bestower of Affluence and Luxury; Bhaktanugraha Karini or the Provider of Kindness to the Devotees; Ishaavasya or the Omni-Present; Maha Maya or the Great Illusion; Maha Devi or the Supreme Goddess; Maheswari or the Distinguished Spouse of Maheshwara; Hrullekha or The Seed of the Letter Hreem; Parama Shakti the Ultimate Energy and Matrukaa Beja Rupini or Mother-Seed of Existence in Totality; the Ever Blissful; the Permanent Instructor; the Originator of Musical Notes; the Greatest Entertainer to humanity; the Embodiment of Truth; the Extraordinary Form of Self-Radiance; the Tripureswari being the spouse of Maha Deva; Bhairavi the wife of Bhairava; the Symbol of Vidya or Knowledge; Hamsa or the Emblem of Purity; Vaagiswari or the Queen of Learning; Shiva or the Better Half of Ishwara or the Sign of Propitiousness; Vaagdevi the Power of Speech; Maharatri the Symbol of Pralaya; Kalaratri the Mark of Deluge; Trilochana or the Three Eyed Representation of Satvika-Rajasika-Tamasika features; Bhadrakali or the Great Protector; Karali the Awesome; Maha Kali the Terminator; Tilottama the most attractive; Kaali the Destroyer; Karala Vaktraam or of the Dreadful Countenance; Kamakskhi or of the Most Spellbinding Looks; Kaamada the Fulfiller of Desires; Shubha or the Bestower of Propitiousness; Chandika or Ever Irate; Chandarupesha or the Form of Dreadfulness; Chamunda the Destroyer of the Demon by that name; Chakradharini or the Possessor of the Wheel of Destiny; Trailokya Janani or the Mother Figure of the Three Worlds; Devi! Trilokya Vijayottama or the Victory Symbol of the Three Worlds: Siddha-Kriya-Loka Lakshmi or the Laksmi of Stability, Action and of all the Lokas; Prasaadini the Bestower; Pratyangira or the Representation of Terror; Dhara or the Symbol of Endurance like of Bhudevi; Vela or the Sign of Time; Loka Maata or the Mother of the Universe; Hari Priya or the Beloved of Sri Hari; Parvati the Consort of Shiva; Parama Devi the Outstanding of the Womanhood; Brahma Vidya Pradayani or the Conferrer of Brahma Vidya or of the Unique Awareness of the Highest Knowledge; Arupa or the Formless; Bahu Rupa, yet the Assumer of Endless Forms of Beings; Virupa or the Negation of any Form; Pancha Bhutaatmika or the Epitome of The Five Elements of Earth-Water-Illumination-Ether-and the Sky; Vani the Voice and Para or the One Far Beyond the Five Elements! ) Kalika Panchika Vaagmi Havih Pratyadhi Devata, Deva Mata Sureshana Veda Garbhambika Dhriti/ Sankhyaa Jaatih Kriya Shaktih Prakrutirmohini Mahi,Yagnavidya Mahavidya Guhyavidya Vibhavari/ JyotishmatiMahaMaata Sarvamantraphalarada,Daaridradhwamishini Devi Hrudayagrandhi bhedini/ Sahasraadityasamkaashaa Chandrika Chandrarupini, Gayatri Somasambhutissavitri Pranavatmika/ Shaankari Vaishnavi Braahmi Sarvadeva namaskruta,Sevya Durgaa Kuberaakshi Karavira nivashini/ Jayaa Vijayaa chaiva Jayanti cha-apararajita, Kubjika Kaalika Shastri Veena Pustaka dhaarini/ SarvagjnaShaktih ShriShaktirBrahmaVishnuShivaatmika, Ida Pingalikamadhyaa Mrinalatanturupini/ Yagneshani Prathaa Daksha Dakshina Sarvamohini,Ashtanga Yogini Devi Nirbeeja Dhyanagochara/ SarvaTirthasthita Shuddha Sarva Parvata Vasini,VedaShastra Prama Devi Shadangaadi Padakrama/ Shivaadhatri Shubhaananda Yagnakarmaswarupini, Vratini Menakadevi Brahmaani Brahmacharini/ (Devi Kalika assuming Dark Complexion! Panchika or manifested by the Five Elements; Vaagmi or the Solo Voice; Havih or the Form of Cooked Rice as an oblation to Agni; Pratyadhidevata or the Guardian Deity of Devas; Deva Maata or Mother Goddess; Sureshaana or the Empress of Devas; Veda Gabha or the Conceiver of Vedas; Ambika; Dhruti or the Endurer; Snankhya or the Source of Arithmatic and of Numericals; Jaati or the One who classifies groups of Society; Kriya Shakti or of Controller of Action; Prakriti- the Nature or Maya; Mohini or the Eternal Enticer or the Magician ‘par excellence’; Mahi or the Great Earth; Yagna Vidya-Maha Vidya-Guhya Vidya: the Supreme Know- how of Yagnas, the Possessor of All Round Knowledge and the Fund of Concealed Knowledge; Vibhavari or the Dispeller of Darkness or Ignorance; Jyotishmati or the Giant Fund of Luminosity; the Supreme Mother; Sarva Mantra Phala Prada or the bestower of the Fruits of Mantras; Daaridra- dhwamsini; Devi! Hridaya Granthi bhedini or the one capable of terminating the intricate chords of anybody’s heart; Devi! You are the effulgence and radiation of thousands of Sun Gods; yet Cool like Moonshine as Chandrika herself; you are Devi Gayatri, Somasambhuti or the Wearer of Moon as a Crescent; Savitri the Mother of Vedas; the Omkara Swarupini; Shankari; Vaishnavi; Braahmi; The One Saluted by all the Devas; Served with reverence by Durga Herself; Kuberakshi or whose mere glances would make a person prosperous; Karavira nivasini or the Dweller of the charming ‘Karavira’ flowers; the Triumphant; the Ever Victorious; the Great Winner; and the Undefeatable; the Bala Swaripini; Kaalika Devi; Shastri the Erudite; the Ever Carrier of Books and Veena the Stringed Instrument; the Sarvagna Shakti or the Powerful Goddess of All-Round Knowledge; Shri Shakti or the Paramount Power backed up by Brahma-Vishnu and Shivaatmas; ‘Idaa-Pingalika Madhya Mrinala Tantu Rupini’: Devi Lakshmi is akin to the subtle ‘Nadis’ or the interior veins of human body (like the tubular stalk of a plant) signifying the stages of Ashtanga Yoga; Yagneshani or the Head of Yagnas; Prathaa or the Celebrity; Diksha or the one who enables to perform Yagnas; Sarva Mohini or the All-Alluring; *Ashtanga Yogini or She who is realisable by Ashtanga Yoga only . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ekaaksharaparaa Taara Bhavabandha Vinashani,Vishwambharaa Dhaara Niraadhaaradhika Swara/ Raakaa Kuhuramaavasya Purnimaanumati dyutih,Sinivaali Shiva vashya Vaishvadevi Pishangila/ Pippalaacha Vishalakshi Rakshoghni Vrishtikaarini,Dushtavidraavini Devi Sarvopadravanashani/ Sharada Sharasandhaana Sarvashastra swarupini,YuddhamadhyasthitaDevi Sarvabhutaprabhanjani/ Ayuddhaa Yuddharupaacha Shantaashantiswarupini, Ganga Sarawati Veni Yamuna Narmadaapaga/ Samudravasanaavasa Brahmandashrenimekhala,Panchavaktradashabhuja Suddhasphatika sannibha/ RaktaaKrishna sitaapeeta Sarvavarnanirishvari, Kaalika Chakrika Devi Satyaatu Vatukaasthita/ Taruni Varuni Naari Jyeshthaa Devi Sureswara, Vishwambharadhara Kartri Galargala Vibhanjani/ Sandhyaaraatrirdivaa jyotsnaakalakashthanimeshika,UrviKatyayaniShubhra Samsaraarnava taarini/ Kapila keelikaashokaa Mallika Nava Mallika, Devika Nandikaa Shantaa bhanjikaa bhaya bhanjika/ (Devi! You are the One Word OM that could negotiate us through the Ocean of Dejection and deliver us from the shackles of ‘Samsara’; the whole Universe is hinged and held on you but you are supportless yourself; Adhiswara or Beyond Comprehension; You are the Raaka or the Brightest Moon; Kuhu or the Deity of Full Moon; Amavasya the harbinger of the Shukla Paksha or the impending phase of brightening Moon; Purnima or the Full Bloom Moon itself; Anumati or the one giving consent to the Full Moon; Dhruti: the Sustainer of the Brilliance; Sinivali or heralder of New Moon; Shiva the Symbol of Auspiciousness; Vashya or the Magnetic Force that one gets succumbed to; The representation of *Vaishwa Devas; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Dhuri and Vilochana for Kamya Shraddhas; Kaama and Kaala in Naimittika Shraddhas; Pururava-Ardrava for Parvana Shraddhas; Satya and Vasu in Sapindikarana and Naimittika Shraddhas; Kratu and Daksha are the Vaishwa Devas and so on]; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Koushiki Vaidiki Devi Rupaapaadikaatibha, Digvastra Navavastraa cha Kanyaka Kamalodbhavaa/ Shrisoumyalakshanaatita Durgaa Sutraprabhodikaa,Shraddhaamedhaakrutih pragnaadharanevacha/ Shrutissmritirdhrutirdhanyaa Bhutirishtirmanishini, Viraktirvyapini Mayaa Sarvamayaaprabhanjani/ Mahendri Mantrini Simhichendrajaala Swarupini, Avasthaatraya Nirmuktaa Gunatraya vivarjitaa/ Ishanatraya nirmuktaa Sarvaroga vivarjita, Yogidhyaanaata gamyacha Yogadhyana paraayana/ Trayi Shikaa Viseshajnaa Vedanta Jnaanarupini, Bharati Kamalaabhaasha Padma Padmavati kritih/ Gautami Gomati Gauricheshaanaa Hamsavaahini,Narayaniprabhadhaara Jahnavi Shankaraatmaja/ Chitraghanta SunandashrirmanaviShankaratmaja,StambhiniKshobhiniMaariBhramini Shatrumarini/ Mohini Dweshini Veera Aghoraa Rudrarupini, Rudraikaadashani Punya Kalyani Laabhakarini/ DevaDurgaMahaDurgaSwapnaDurgaashtabhairavi,Suryachandragnirupachagrahanakshatrarupini/ Bindunaada kalaatitaa Bindunaada kalaatmikaa/ DashaVayujaakaaraa Kalaashodashasamyuta/ (Koushiki or the Manifestation of Devi Parvati; Vaidiki or the Personification of Vedas; Devi! You are the Shakti of Surya; Rupaadhika or the One beyond Form and Substance; Atibha or far above comprehension; Digvastra or clad by the Ten Divine Directions of North-East-South-West-North East- South East-North West-South West-Skyward-Downward; Nava Vastra or Dressed by Clothes of Novelty; Kanyaka or Virgin; Kamalodbhava or Materialised from a Lotus; Shri or Bhagavati named Devi Lakshmi; Soumya Lakshana or of Tranquil Features; Ateeta Durga or the Insurmountable Fortress; Sutra prabhodika or the Famed Teacher of Veda Sutras and their Interpretations; Shraddha or Forbearance and Fortitude; Medha or Intellect; Kruti or Configuration; Pragna or the Faculty of Self-Realisation; Dharana or the Capability of Memory; Kanti or Effulgence; Shruti-Smriti-Dhruti-Dhanya or the Originator-Sustainer- Approver of Vedas and Shastras; Bhuti or the Creator of Prosperity; Ishti or the Initiator of the Sacred Homa Karyas; Manishini or the Provider of Descretion and Practical Sense; Virati or the Detached or Disconnected from Mundane Activities; Vyapini or the All-Pervasive; Maya the Great Illusion; Sarva Mayaa Prabhanjani or the Destroyer of all Misconceptions and Deceptions; Devi! You are indeed superior to Mahendra; Mantrini or the Administrator of all Mantras and hymns; Simhi or the fierce Lioness that encounters all kinds of Evil; Indrajaala Swarupini or the Portrait of all types of Supernatural Charms and Skills; Avasthaatraya nirmukta or the Negation / Contradiction of the Natural Features of Jagriti-Nidra-Swapna or Awakeness-Sleep and Dreams; Gunatraya vivarjita or the Subduer of the Satwika-Raajasika-Tamasika Gunas; Ishanatraya nirmukta or the Conqueror of Natural Aspirations of Wealth-Health-Fame; Sarva Roga Vivarjita or the vanquisher of diseases and physical infirmities; Yogi dhyaanaanta gamya or the Ultimate Goal of Yogic Meditation; Yoga dhyana parayana or the Unique Practioner of Yoga Dhyana; Trayishikhaa or the possessor of three tresses of hairs viz. the Ruk-Yajur-Sama Vedas; Vedanta Jnana Rupini or the Paramount Expert in the Knowledge of Vedangas as afore mentioned; Bharati or Saraswati Devi; Kamala or Devi Lakshmi whose Emblem is a Lotus; Bhasha the Incarnation of Language or the Expression of Ideas and Thoughts; Padma the manifestation of Lotus; Padmavati or the One seated and surrounded by Lotuses; Kriti or the consequence of a Deed; Goutami the Offspring of Goutama Muni; Gomati materialised in the Form of a Sacred River; Gauri the Sign of Whiteness or Purity viz. Parvati renamed since she did Tapasya to change her body complexion from Darkness to Fairness; Ishani the Queen of Ishana Direction / North East or the Spouse of Ishwara; Hamsavahini or the One riding on Swan; Narayani; Prabhadhaara the incessent flow of Illumination; Jahnavi or the daughter of Jahnu Muni in the Form of Holy Ganga; Shankaraatmaja or the materialised Soul of Maha Deva; Chitra Ghanta or the Inimitable Bell that warns the Wicked and guides the Virtuous; Sunanda or the Benefactor of Delight; Shri ot the Icon of Opulence; Maanavi the daughter of Manu or the Perfection of Womanhood; Stambhini or the Symbol of Perpetuity; Kshobini or the Fuming Dissenter of Immorality; Maarini the demolisher of Evil; Bhraamini or the Turner of the Wheel of Fortunes; Shatru Marini or the unsparing eradicator of the Opponents; Mohini the Mesmeriser; Dweshini the Detester of any thing wreched; Veera the Pictogram of Bravery; Aghora the opposite of dreadfulness or of pleasantness; Rudra rupini or the Personification of Catastrophe; Rudraikadashani or of the Unified Presentation of *Eleven Rudras ; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Ashta Bhairavi; [*Mahakali worshipped for Shani Dosha, Neela Saraswati for Brihaspati Dosha, Chhinna mastaka worshipped for determination, Lalitha Tripura Sundari or Shodashi to correct Budha Dosha, Tripura Bhairavi / Kaala Bhairavi to accomplish Success, Dhumavati or Alakshmi worshipped by way of Black Magic, and Bagalamukhi or Peetaambari prayed to for the success of Legal Cases. In addition, Matangi is worshipped to resolve family problems and Kamala Devi to alleviate Shukra Dosha]; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kaashyapi Kamaladevi Naadachakranivashini,Mridhadhaaraa Sthiraa Guhyaa Devika Chakrarupini/ Avidya Sharvari Bhunja Jambhasura nibarhani, Shrikaya Shrikala Shubhra Karma nirmula karini/ Adilakshmirgunaadhara Panchabrahmatmikaparaa,Shrtitirbrahmamukhavaasa Sarvasampattirupini/ Mritasanjivani Maitri Kamini Kamavarjita,Nirvana margadaa Devi Hamsini Kaalikaa Kshamaa/ Saparya Guninibhinna Nirgunaakhandita Shubha,SwaminiVediniShakya Shambhavi Chakradhaarini/ DandiniMundini Vyaghri Shikhini Somasamhatih,Chintamanischidanandaa Panchabaanaprabodhini/ BanashrenissahasrakshiSahasrabhujapaaduka,SandhyabalistrisandhyakyaBrahmandamanibhushana/ Vasavi Vaaruni Sevaa Kulikaa Mantraranjani, Jitapranaswarupaacha Kantaa Kamya Varapradaa/ Mantrabrahmana Vidyarthaa Naadarupa havishmati,Atharvanisshrutisshunyaakalpanaavarjitaa Sati/ Sattaajatih pramameyaapramitih pranahagatih, Aparna Panchavarnaacha Sarvadaa Bhuvaneshwari/ (Devi! Kashyapi the daughter of Kashyapa Muni; Kamala Devi;You are the permanent resident of Shri Chakra from where emerges the Omkara Shabda eternally; Mridhaadhaara or the hold of Maha Deva himself; Sthira or Everlasting; Guhya or the most confidential; Devika! Chakra rupini or of the Form of Shri Chakra; Avidya or Ignorance which again is your Creation too; Sharvari or your own display of darkness in the nights; Bhunja or surfeit with physical joys; Shambasura nibarhini or the slayer of Shambhasura by assuming the Swarupa of Indra; Shrikaya with high propensity of acquiring prosperity; Shri Kala or the Symbol of Chatusshashti Kalas or Art Forms; Shubhra or the paragon of Cleanliness; Karma nirmula karini or the negation of Activities and Affections; Adi Lakshmi or the basic incarnation of Maha Lakshmi presided by *Ashta Lakshmis viz. Dhanya-Dhairya-Santana, Vijaya-Vidya-Bhagya- Gaja and Vara Lakshmis; Gunaadhaara or the Primary Support for the Tri- Gunas of Satvika- Rajasika-Tamasika nature; *Pancha Brahmatmika paraa or beyond the Swarupas of Brahma-Vishnu-Rudra-Ishana-Sadashivas; Shruti or the Embodiment of Vedas; Brahma Mukhaa -vaasa or the One as Saraswati residing right on the face of Brahma; Sarva Sampatti kaarini or the Provider of all types of wealth ; Mrita Sanjeevani or the One who could revive the life of the dead; Maitri or Devi you are the personification of pure friendship; Kaamini or of intense craving; yet Kama varjita or the One fully devoid of desires; Nirvana maargada or the beacon light of the path towards Salvation; Devi! Hamsini or Hamsa the Representation of Spotlessness; Kalika! Kshama or the Image of forbearance; Saparya or the most worthy of worship with *Shodashopachaaras[*or the proverbial Sixteen Services like Aavahana-Aasana- Padya-Arghya- Achamaniya-Shudhodaka Snaana Naivedyadaka-Vastra-Pushpa- Gandha-Dhupa-Deepa- Naivedya- Taambula-Neerajana-Prarthanaas].Gunini or the Fund of Excellent Traits; Bhinna or the Distinguished or Outstanding; Nirguna or Devoid of Characteristics; Akhandita or Fully Integrated or Composite; Shubha or the Auspicious; Swamini or the Illustrious Master of Life; Vedini or the One who indeed is recognizable through appropriate means like Dhyana, Yoga and devotion; Shambhari the Maya or the colossal hallucination; Chakra dharini or the Devi ever existent in the Huge Wheel of Samsara; Dandini the Unsparing Punisher; Mundini the wearer of slashed wicked heads as a garland; Vyaghri or the ferocious hunter of crooks; Shikhini or the Ever-Charming and Proud Peahen; Soma samhati or the own sister of Chandradeva; Chintaamni or the fulfiller of each and every wish; Chidananda or the Ever Happy; Pancha Bana Prabodhini or the Utiliser the legendary *Five Arrows of Flowers (viz. Harshan, Rohan, Mohan, Soshan and Maran stated to have been gifted by Brahma to his son Pushpavan or Manmatha instumental to Shiva’s wedding to Parvati at the latter’s risk of his own Life!); Bana Shreni or the One with endless stock of Arrows ready for use against the Evil Powers; Sahasraakshi or the Devi with myriad eyes to discover traces of malevolence; Sahasra bhuja paduka or the Devi with her countless hands and feet ready to pounce on the malicious; Sandhyavali or the Controller of three Sandhyas viz. morning-noon-evening; Tri Sandhyabhyaa or the bright manifestation of the Three Sandhyas; Brahmanda mani mekhala or the One who has Universe as her girdle as an ornament; Vasavi or the might of Indradeva; Vaaruni Seva has the services of the capability of Varunadeva at her disposal; Kulika or of excellent family lineage; Mantraranjani or the One who is thrilled by the chanting of Matras; Jitaprana Swarupaacha or of the Swarupa that conquers the Inner Souls of her devotees; Kanta or has the bewitching effect on all the Souls; Kamya Varaprada or the One that grants the desires of each and everybody; Mantra Brahmana Vidyarthaa or the Scholar-Student of BrahmaVidya Mantra; Naadarupa or the Everlasting Expression of Sound called Omkara; Havishmati or the One who makes oblations of Havis to Agnideva; Atharvani Shruti of the Chaturvedas viz. Ruk-Yajur-Saama-Atharva Vedas; Shunya or Devi you are the Form of Nothingness and mere Maya; Kalpanaa Varjita or The Reality without Fanciful Imagination; Sati the Illustrative Spouse of Maha Deva called Dakshayani who was offended by her father’s negligence to her husband and resorted to Self-Immolation only to be reborn as Parvati; Sattaa Jaatih or belonging to the lineage of Aristocracy and Nobility, Devi is of ‘Pramameya’ characteristic or capable of assessement of the sincerity of her devotees; She is ‘Apramita’ or has no frontier- limitations; Pranadaa or Life Provider and the Gati or the destiny and the Last Rufuge! Devi! You are Aparna or Parvati, Pancha Varna or of Five Complexions; Sarvadaa or the fulfiller of every wish; *Bhuvaneshwari or the Queen of Chaturdasha Lokas (Fourteen Bhuvanas viz Seven Adholokas of Atala, Vitala, Sutala,Talaatala, Mahatala, Rasatala and Paatalas besides the Sapta Lokas of Bhuloka, Swarloka, Maharloka, Janarloka, Tapoloka and Satyaloka).Trailokyamohini Vidyaa Sarvabhartri Kshar aakshara, Hiranyavarna Harini Sarvopadravanaashani/ Kaivalyapadavirekha Suryamandalasamsthita,SomamandalamadhyasthaaVahnimandala samsthitaa/ VayumandalamadhyastaVyomamandalasamsthitaChakrikachakramadhyasthaChakramargapravartini Kokila kulachakresha pakshatih panktipaavani, Sarva Siddhantamargastha Shadvarnaavara varjita/ Shata Rudraharaahantri Sarvasamharanakaarini, Purusha Pourushi tushtissarva tantra prasutikaa/ Arthanaarishwari Devi Sarva Vidyapradaayani, Bhargavi Yaajushi Vidya Sarvopanishadaasthitaa/ Vyomakeshaakhilapraanaa Panchakoshavilakshana,Panchakoshatmika Pratyakpanchatmika Shivaa/ Jarajjaraa Janitri cha Panchakarmaprasutika,Vaagdevyaabharanaakaaraa Sarvakamyasthita sthitih/ AshtaadashachatusshashthipeethikaVidyayayuta,KaashikaakarshanashyaamaaYakshinikinnareswari/ Ketakimallikaashokaa Varaahi Dharanidhruva,Naarasimhimahograsya Bhaktaanaamaartinaashani/(Devi! You are the supreme enchantress of the Trilokas or the Adho-Bhu-Urthva Lokas; the Incarnation of Vidya; Sarva Bhatri or the Preserver of One and All; Ksharaakshara or the Transient yet the Everlasting Universe; Hiranya Varna or the Gold Complexioned Entity of Distinction; Haarini or the Slayer of the Immoral; Sarvopadrava Naashani or the Extinguisher of all Calamities; Kaivalya Padavi Rekha or the Periphery of the Path of Kaivalya; You occur in the Surya Mandala; You are right at the Center of Chandra Mandala; You exist in the Agni Mandala; You are again right in the Center of Vayu Mandala and also happen to be in the Vyoma (Sky) Mandala; You are Chakrika or the Wheel of Destiny; the Chakra Madhyastha or the Center of the Wheel and Chakra Marga Pravartini or the One who travels inside as also Regulates the Wheel as its axis; Devi! You are like a Koel and all the Living Beings in Creation like Koels imitate and simply follow the regulations laid by you; Pakshatih or You are the Form of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha alike; Pankti pavani or the Liberator and Sanctifier of the Ongoing Generation of humanity; Sarva Siddhanta Margastha or the One who laid down the paths of Theories and Practices; Shadvarna or the One who is possessive of Six Complexions of Blue- Black-Red-Orange-Yellow and Green; Vara Varjita as She requires no boons but bestows them; Shata Rudra Hara or the Sacred names of Hundred Rudras [as given in Skanda -Linga-Shiva Puranas and Viveka Chintaamani]; Hantri the destroyer of the Sinful; Sarva Samhara karini or the Terminator of Srishti at the time of Pralaya; Purusha or the Sanatani of Creation; Pourushi or of the Maha Shakti; Tushti or the Emblem of Happiness; Sarva Tantra Prasutika or the One who gave birth to All kinds of Tantras; Artha Naareeswari esablishing firmly that Parameshwara is both Purusha and Prakriti; Devi! You are the Vidya your self and the bestower of Vidya in all branches of Knowledge; Bhargavi or the memorable daughter of Bhrigu Maharshi; Yajushi Vidya or the Knowledge of the Sacrifices as per Vedas; Sarvopanishada sthitaa or Present in all Upanishads in a Subtle Forms; Vyomakeshaa or with the endless Sky expressed in your hairs! Akhila Praana or the Representation of all the animate and inanimate Beings in Creation;* Pancha kosha Vilakshana or Unaffected by Five Sheaths of human body viz. Annamaya, Praanamaya, Manomaya, Vignaanamaya and Manonmakosha maya; in fact, Devi! You are the Pancha koshaatmika yourself as the presence of these Koshas most essential for the sheer Life of a human being; Pratyak or evidently felt in the human system; Pancha Brahmamika or the Representation of Brahma-Vishnu-Rudra-Ishana-Sadashiva as already referred to above; Shiva or the Endowment of Auspiciousness; Jagadjaraa Janatri or the Mother Figure of the Universe then and always; *Pancha Karma Prasutika or the Mother of Creation, Growth, Preservation, Extermination, and Transition before Creation once again; Vakdevi the Goddess of Speech; ‘Aabharanaakaara’ or the tastefully ornamented Image; ‘ Sarvakaamyasthita Stithih’ or the One surely present at the fullfillment of every body’s wishes; *Ashtaadasha Chatusshaashthi Peethika: Devi Sati’s Eighteen Peethas and/ or sixty four Peethaas:[The *Eighteen Peethas are listed below indicating the name of the Devi, Place and Body Parts thrown at Sati Devi’s Physique viz. Shankari, Sri Lanka, Groin; Kamakshi, Kanchi, Back part; Shrunkhala, West Bengal’s Pradyumana, Stomach; Chamundi, Mysore, hair; Jogulamba, Adampur, AP, Upper Teeth; Bhramaramba, Shrishaila, AP, Neck; Maha Lakshmi, Kolar, Maharashtra, Eyes; Ekaveera, Nanded, Maharashtra,Right Hand; Maka Kali, Ujjain, MP, Upper Lip; Puruhutika, Pithapuram, AP, Left Hand; Purnagiri, Tanakpura, Uttarakhanda, Navel; Manikyamba, Draksharama, AP. Left Cheek; Kamaakhya, Gauhati, Assam, Yoni; Lalitha Devi, Prayaga, UP, Fingers; Vaishnodevi, J&K, Head; Sarva Mangala, Prayaga, Vakshasthala; Vishalaakshi, Varanasi, UP, Wrist; and Saraswati, Shringeri,Karnataka, right hand. The Sixty Four Peethas include the popular Devis viz. Maha Maya at Chandanwadi near Amarnath, J&K, Throat; Shiddhida or Ambika at Jwaalamukhi, Kangram(Pathankot), Tongue; Ambaji ,Gujarat, heart; Maha Shira, Guhyeshwari, Khatmandu, Nepal, Knees; Dakshayani Manasarovara, Mt. Kailash, right hand; Bhadrakali, Kurukshetra, Haryana, ankle bone; Gayatri at Pushkara, Ajmir, Bracelets; Narayani at Shucheendram, near Cape, Tamil Nadu; Teeth and soon]; Vidyayuta or the Personification of Knowledge; Kaalika or Kaalika Devi; Aakarshana Shyama or the One who mesmerises with her Black Features; Yakshini or the Deity of Yakshinis; Kinnareshwari or the Goddess of Kinnaras famed for singing; Ketaki-Mallika-Ashoka or the Floral Representation of the concerned Flowers; Vaaraahi or the Spouse of Varaha Murti the Incarnation of Vishnu; Dharani or Bhu Devi the one Saved by Varaha Deva; Dhruva the One Ever Steadfast; Naarasimhi or of the Shakti of Narasimha, Saviour of Prahlada and the Slayer of the Demon Hiranyakashipu; Mahograasya or the Colossal Consumer and re-creator of Matter; ‘Bhaktaanaamarti -naashani’ or the Devi who destroys the distresses of the devotees).]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Antarbala Sthiraalakshmir jaraamarana naashani, Shriranjita Mahakayaa Somasuryargni lochana/ Aditirdevamaatachaavyashta putrashta yogini, Ashta Prakritirashtaashata Vibhraajadvikritaakrithih/ Durbhikshadhvamsini Devi Sita Satyacha Rukmini,Khyatija Bhargavi Devi Devayani Tapaswini/ Shaakambhari Mahashona Garudoparisamsthita, Simhaga Vyaghraha Devi Vayugaacha Mahadriga/ Akaaraadi Kshakaaranta Sarvavidyaadhidevata, Mantravyakhyananipuna Jyotisshaastraikalochana/ Idapingalikaamadhya sushumna grandhibhedini, Kalachakraashritopeta Kalachakraswarupini/ Vaisharadi Matisreshtha Varishtha Sarvadipika,Vanayaki Varaaroha Shronivela Bahirbalih/ Jambhini Jrumbhini Jrumbhakarini Ganakaarika, Sharani Chakrikaanantaa Sarvavyadhi chikitsaki/ Devaki Deva Sankaashaa Vaaridhih Karunakara, Sharvari Sarvasampanaa Sarvapaapa prabhanjani/ Ekamatradwimatracha Trimatracha tathaapara,ArthamatraaparaSukshmasukshmaartarthaparapara/ (Internally very tough, besides being sturdy physically too, Devi Lakshmi! You are ever unwavering; the terminator of the cycle of births and deaths; Shri Ranjita or dazzling due to opulence; Maha Kaya or of a Giant Figure; Suryachandraagni lochana or of the Three Eyes of Surya, Chandra and Agni; Aditi Devi / Deva Maata or the Illustrious Mother of Devas; Ashtaputra or Devi like Devaki the Mother of the Eight Sons; Ashta Yogini or the One realisable by the Eight Yogas of Yama-Niyama-Aasana-Pranayama-Pratyahara-Dharana-Dhyana-Samdhi already referred to earlier above; *Ashta Prakritis are the Pancha Bhutas, Sun, Moon and Paramatma as explained as follows: Prithivyo bhava Aapassarvah Vuyu Bhimah Akashasya Mahadevah, SuryasYugrah Chandrasy Somah Atman Pashupatih/ ; Ashtashta Vibhrajadvikritaakritih or the Sixty Four Kalaas or Art Forms as illuminated by Devi; Durbhiksha dhwamsini or the uprooter of shortages of Material Wealth; Devi! You are of the Images of Sita, Satyabhama, Rukmini, Khyatija or the daughter of Khyati, Bhrugu, Devayoni and the illustrious Tapaswini or the Murti of Intense Meditation; Shakambhari or the Deity of Shaakas or Vegetables that sustain human life; Maha Shona or of the Incarnation of Blood red complexion; Garudopari samsthita or the One carried rightfully by Garuda to Places; Devi! You assume the Forms of Lions, Tigers, fierce Wind or of huge Mountains; indeed you are the Goddess representing each alphabet in the Language right from A-kaara to Kshakaara! You are indeed the divine Personification of Vidya excelling in all Branches of Knowledge; Mantra Vyakhyaana Nipuna or the Unique Interpreter of Mantras; the exceptional visualiser of Jyotisha Shastra; Devi! you are the remarkable cracker of the Sushuma Grandhi which is between the Ida and Pingalika Grandhis in the context of yogic practice; Kalachakarayopeta or the Goddess occupying Kala Chakra and are the Destiny Maker of all the Beings in Creation; indeed you are the Kala Chakra yourself; Vaisharadi or Singularly Proficient in all branches of Science and Arts; Mati sreshta or the most Superior in Mental Faculties; Varishta or the Loftiest; Sarva Deepika or the Ultimate Provider of Brilliance; Vainayaki or possessive of the might of Vinayaka; Varaaroha or Top Boon Provider; Shroniveda or in the thick of Vedas; Bahirbalih or the Provider of physical power; Jambhini or conceited with her charm; Jrumbhini or propelled up all over; jrumbha karini the cause of the blow up or of great magnitude; Gana kaarini or the Creator of Massive Armies; Sharani or the High Point of Refuge; Chakrika or the One Prime Mover of the Wheel of Destiny; Sarva Vyadhi Chikitsaki or the Supreme Physician of all kinds of diseases; Devi Devaki or the Mother Figure of Lord Krishna; Deva Sankaasha or of the Spendour of Devas; Varadhih or of the Form of Oceans; Karunakara or the One who is totally Merciful; Sharvari or ‘Shashinam punaroti Sharvari’ or the One who announces Moon is Sharvari ie Night or Darkness; Sarva Sampanna or the One who is Fully Accomplished; Sarva Paapa Prabhanjani or destroys all kinds of Sins; Ekamatra or the Single Syllable or Sound viz. ‘Om’ representing the fully conscious state; Dwimatra or the Double Syllable representing the State of Semi-Consciousness; Tri Matra stands for Slumber or Sleep; Apara is the Tureeya State of Swapna or of Dreams; Artha Matra is stated to be of Anuswara or a portion of Pranava; Paraa is the State of Brihad or Macro Existence where the Inner Being is aligned with Paramatma; Sukshma or of Minute/ Micro Existence; Sukshmaartha or of such Speciality when the merger of the Minute with Cosmos is achieved which is of the Most Specialised Nothingness). Ekaveeraviseshaakhya Shashthidevi Manaswini,Naishkarmyanishkala Lokagnaanakarmaadhikaguna/ Sabandhvaanandasandohaa Vyomakaara nirupita, Gadyapadyatimika Vani Sarvaalankaara sumyuta/ Sadhubandhapadanyaasaa Sarvoukaaghatikaavalih,Shatkarmikarkashaakaara Sarvakarmavivarjitaa/ Adityavarnaachaparnaa Kaamini Vararupini, Brahmani Brahma Santana Veda Vagiswari Shiva/ Purananyaya mimaamsa Dharmashastraagamashruta,Sadyo Vedavati Sarva Hamsi Vidyadhidevataa/ Vishweshwari Jagaddhatri Vishwanirmana karini,Vaidiki Vedarupacha Kaalika Kalarupini/ Narayani Mahadevi Sarva Tatwa pravartini/ Hiranyavana rupacha Hiranya pada sambhava, KaivalyapadaviPunya Kaivalya Gyana lakshita/ Brahma sampatti rupaacha Brahmasampatti kaarini/ Varuni Vaarunaaradhyaa Sarvakarmapravartini,Ekaksharaparaayukta Sarva Daridrya bhanjani/ Pashankushanvita DivyaVeenavyakhyakshasutrabhrut,Ekamurtistrayimurtir Madhukaitabhabhanjani/ Saankhya Sankhyavati Jwala Jwalanti Kamarupini,Jagriti Swapna sampattissushuptisweshtadaayani/ (The one and only Icon of Bravery; with only special applications of Action; Shashthi Devi, the Goddess of Fertility worshipped by barren women and also referred as Devasena one of the two wives of Skanda Kumara the other wife being Valli Devi; Manaswini or She who is everybody’s inner thoughts as wealth is sought after by one and all; Naishkarmya or She has no specific Act of her own as all actions emanate from her only; Nishkala or devoid of any specific characteristic since She is the Epitome of all Features; Loka Gnaana Karmaadhika or She is beyond the World’s knowledge and Actions as she is far superior to all conceivable thoughts and Acts; Sabandhwaananda sandoha or the Promoter of Joy to all her devotees who are considered by her as her own family members; Vyomakaara or of the Form of Sky; But, She is Nirupita or has no Form; Gadyapadyatmika or the Personification of Prose or Poetry in Literature; Vani or the Image of Speech; Sarvaalankaara Samyuta or the One with all conceivable knds of Ornamentation; Sadhubandha pada nyasa or She adjusts her own steps with those of the virtuous cadre of persons; Sarvouka ghatikaavalih: indeed Devi! You are conscious of Kalakrama of the Universe as also of the timing of actions by individuals; *Shatkarmi or fully involved with of the proverbial Six Acts of humanity viz. learning, coaching, foregoing, beseeching, providing and acknowledging; Karkashaakara or merciless in dealing with the Evil; Sarvakarma vivarjita or She is totally devoid of all Actions as all Acts are of her own motivation; Aditya varna or of the Unique Lustre of Surya Deva; Aparrna or Devi Parvati who was stated to have performed Tapasya to Shiva even without consuming leaves; Kamini or the Icon of Love; Vara rupini or the Image of Boons; Brahmani or the Shakti of Brahma; Brahma Santana the Mother of the Brahma the Creator; Veda Vageswari or the matchless reciter of Vedas; Purana Nyaya Meemaamsa Dharma Shastraagama Shruta or the Personification of all the Desciplines of Knowledge such as Puranas, Nyaaya or Justice, Meemaamsa or Critical Interpretation and Reasoning; Dharma Shastra, Aagamaas or Scriptures, Shrutas or Vedas; Sadyo Vedavati or the Instant Form of Vedas; Sarva or the Omni-Present; Hamsi or Swan the Symbol of Purity and the Carrier of Brahma Deva; Vidyadhidevata or the Goddess of the Very Root of Knowledge; Vishweswari or the Empress of the Universe; Jagaddhatri or the Sole Preserver of the Universe;Vishvanirmana karini or the One responsible for the Construction of the Universe; Vaidiki or the Portrait of Vedas; Veda Rupa or the Formula of Vedas; Kalika Devi; Kaala Rupini or the System of Kalamaana or Time Calculations; Narayani or the Illustrious Partner of Narayana; Maha Devi or the Supreme Representation of Feminity; Sarva Tatwa Pravartini or the Promoting Institution of the Pancha Tatwas or the Five Elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Sky; Kaivaya Padavi or the Regulating Authority of Kaivalya or Salvation; Punya or the Return Fruit of Worthy Deeds ; Kaivalya Jnana Lakshita or the One who is relpete with the Awareness of Salvation; Devi! You are the Brahma Sampatti Rupa or of the Accomplished Form of Brahma; Brahma sampatti kaarini or the Unfailing Medium of Achieving Brahma’s Unique Opulence; Vaaruni or the Shakti of Varuna Deva; Varunaradhya or worshipped by Varuna Deva; Sarva Karma pravartini or the Organiser of all Actions by various Beings; Ekaakshara para or the Personifiction of the Single Word OM; Aayukta or the Form of Aksharas or Alphabets; Sarva Daridya Bhanjani or the destroyer of kinds of Poverty; Paashaankushaanvita or the One with a lash and a stick to control the Beings; Divya or Celestial; Devi the possessor of Veena the musical instrument, a Book of Scriptures and a Japa Maala or a rosary; Eka Murti, the Advaita the Singular Form; Trayi Murti or the Trimurti of Brahma-Vishnu-Meheshwara viz. the Creator, Preserver and the Destroyer; Madhu kaitabha bhanjani or She who was responsible of mutual killings of the two Daitya brothers named Madhu and Kaitabha at her instance; Sankhya or the Personification of Numerical Analysis; Sankhyavati the Goddess of Numbers; Jwala or the Eternal Flame; Jwalanti or the Fund of Radiance; Kamarupini or capable of assuming any Form of her wish; Jaagriti-Swapna sampattih- Sushuptih or Devi! You are the One who is Awake, or in a state of Dreams or of Deep Slumber; but always in the Ready State of Fulfiller of One’s own wishes.) Kapalini Mahadamshtrabhrukutikutilaanana, Sarvaavaasa Suvasaacha Bruhatsrishtischa Shakvari/ ChandoganapratishthaKalmaashikarunatmika,Chakshushmatimahaghoshakhadgacharmadharashani Shilpavaichitravidyota Sarvatobhadravasini, Achintyalakshanaakaara Sutrabhashyanibhanjana/ Sarva Vedanta sampattissarva Shastrartha Maatruka,Akaaradi Kshakaaranta sarvavarna kritasthala/ Sarvalakshmi Sadanaanda Saaravidya Sadashiva,Sarvgna Sarva Shaktischa Khecharirupagocchruta/ Animadigunopeta Paraakashtha Paragatih, Hamsayuktavimanasthaa Hamsaarudha Shashiprabha/ Bhavani Vasanaa Shaktiraakritisthaakhilaakhila,Tantra heturvichitraangi Vyomagangaa Vinodini/ Varshaacha Vaarshikachaiva Rugyajussamarupini, Mahanadi Nadi punyaaganya Punyagunakriya/ Samadhigata Labhyartha Shrotavya Swapriyaghruna,Namaakshara ParaadeviUpasarganakhanchita/ Nipatorudwayi janghaa MatrikaMantrarupini, Asinacha Shayaanaacha tishthanti bhavanaadhika/ (Kapalini or the holder of a human skull; Maha damshtra or of huge and powerful jaws; Bhrukuti Kutilaanana or of twisted and thick eyebrows; Sarvaavasa or the One existent in everybody and every where; Suvasa or always existent among the Virtuous; Brihatssrishi or of unamginably endless Creation; Shakvari or the One riding over a Bull; Chandogana pratishtha or well set in Chandogana or the innumerable variations of Prosody; Kalmashi or of myriad colours; Karunatatmika or the Manifestation of Mercifulness; Chaksushmati or the One present in Common Vision of one and all; Maha ghosha or the immense reverberation of Veda Swaras; Khadgacharma dharaashni or Armed with Sword in Sheath and a Shield suggestive of ready confrontation with the Evil; Shilpavaichitrya Vidyota or the Supreme Master of Shilpa or Sculpture; Sarvato bhadra vasini or the Provider of Security to all always; Achintya Lakshaaakaara or Devi! You are possessive of unimaginable features; the most erudite coordinator of Sutras and Bhashyas or Basic Principles of Dharma and its varied Interpretations cum Appreciations; You are indeed the invaluable richness of Vedarthaas and the Mother Figures of Shastras and their meanings in depth; You are concealed in all the Alphabet Letters ranging from ‘A’ to ‘Ksha’; You are * Sarva Lakshmi or of Eight kinds of Lakshmi Swarupas of Dhanya, Dhairya, Santana, Vijaya, Vidya, Bhagya, Gaja and Vara Lakshmis; Sadaananda or Ever Joyful; Saara Vidya or the Essence of Knowledge; Sada Shiva or Ever Auspicious or of the Shiva Swarupa; Sarvajna or the Omni-Scient; *Sarva Shakti or the varied Forms of Shakti as described in Navaavaranas or Nine Enclosures; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[* First Enclosure comprising the Siddhis ofAnima, Laghima, Mahima,Ishwita, Vashitwa, Prakamya, Bhuti, Iccha, Prapti and Sarva Kamya; Eight Matrukas of Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi,Varahi, Mahendri,Chamunda and Maha Lakshmi; Sarva Devis viz. Sankshobhini, Vidravini,Vashankari, Unmadini, Mahaankusha,Khechari, Beeja, Yoni, Tri- Khanda, Trilokya Mohana, and Prakata Yogini; Second Enclosure: Akarshini Shaktis named Kama, Buddhya, Ahankara, Shabda, Sparsha, Rupa, Rasa, Gandha, Chitta, Dhairya, Smrutya, Nama, Beeja, Atma, Amruta, Sharira, Sarva Ashaaparipuraka and Gupta Yoginis; Third Enclosure Ananga Shaktis of Kusuma, Mekhala, Madana, Madanatura, Rekha, Vegini, Ankusha, Malini, Samkshobana and Guptatara; Fourth Enclosure: Sarva Devis of Kshobini, Vidravini, Akarshini, Ahladini, Sammohini, Stambhini, Jrumbhini, Vashankari, Ranjani, Unmadini, Sadhika, Sampatti Purana, Mantramayi, Dwandwa Kshayankari, Soubhagya daayaka, and Sampradaya Yogini; Fifth Enclosure: Sarva Devis of Siddhiprada, Sampatprada, Priyankari, Mangala kaarini, Kamaprada, Duhkha vimochani, Mrityu prashamani, Vighna niwarini, Sarvanga Sundari, Soubhagya daayani, Ardha Sadhaka Chakra Swamini and Kulottirna; Sixth Enclosure of Sarva Devis of Sarvajna, Shakti, Aishwarya pradayani, Jnaanamayi, Vyadhi Vinashani, Aadhara, Papahari, Anandamayi, Raksha Swarupini, Ipsita phala prada, Rakshakara and Nigarbha yogini; Seventh Enclosure: Vagdevis of Vashini, Kameshwari, Modhini,Vimala, Aruna, Jayani, Sarveshwari, Koulini, Sarva Rogahara, RahsyaYogini, Baanini, Chaapini, Paashani, and Ankushani; Eighth Enclosure: Maha Devis of Kameshwari, Vajreshwari, Bhagamaalini, Siddhiprada and Atirahasya Yogini; and finally the Ninth Enclosure of Maha Devis viz. Shri Bhattarika, Sarvaanandamaya Chakra Swamini and Paraapara Rahasya Yogini] ; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Khechari Rupa Gocchrita or Devi who indeed exists among all the species that fly on the Sky; Animadi Gunopeta or Devi is present in all kinds of Shaktis as described in the first Enclosure above; Paraa Kaashtaa or the Ultimate Destination beyond which there is none; Paraa Gati or the Final Route to the Ultimate; Hamsayuktya Vimaanastha or Devi Lakshmi! You are air borne on the flight drawn by Swans; You are seated comfortably insidethe flight; You are the Spendour of Sashi or the Moon; Bhavani or of the Form of Bhava’s spouse ie. Parvati; the Vaasana Shakti or of the Power of all Faculties or Aptitudes; Akrutisthaa or has the capacity of assuming any Swarupa of her choice; She is Khila or the Life Force of all the Beings ie. the Charaachara Pranis as also Akhila or the All- Pervasive; She is the Tantra hetu or the Originator of innumerable Tantras or Esoteric Doctrines and Rituals; Vichitrangi or of Strange Physical Limbs ranging from peculiar to the weird; Vyoma Ganga Vinodini or the One happy enjoying in the baths of Akasha Ganga; Varshaa or the Swarupa of Rains; Vaarshika or You cascade boons to devotees as though by rains; Rukyajursaama rupini or as the Form of the Vedas; You are the Mighty Swarupa of Sacred Ganga River bestowing Punya in return to the auspicious deeds that persons perform; You are attainable by the Ashta Yoga climaxing with the Act of Samadhi inYoga Practice mentioned above; Shrotavya Swapriya Ghruna: it is learnt that you are Self-Esteemed but indeed you are reachable and compassionate; Devi! You maintain well nurtured hand nails and strong body parts and even as a Matrika and of Mantra Swarupa you are well composed while being seated or in bed you are beyond thoughts and feelings that humanity could ever make guess about.) Lakshya lakshana yogaadhyaa taadrupyagananaakritih,Naikarupaanaikarupa sendurupa tadaakritih/ SamasataddhitaakaaraVibhaktiVachanatmika,SwahakaraSwadhaakara Shripratyardhaanaganandini/ Gambhira Gahanaaguhya yonilingardha dharini,Shesha Vaasukisamsevya chapalaapara varnini/ Karunyakarasampattih kilakrunmantra kilika,Shaktibeejaatmika Sarvamantreshthaakshaya kaamana/ Agneyi Parthiva Aapya Vayavya vyopmaketana, Satwajnaanatmikananda Brahmi Brahma Sanaatani/ Avidya Vasana Maya Prakritissarvamohini, Shaktirdharana Shaktischa Chidachicchakti yogini/ Vakraruna Maha Maya Marichirmadamardini, Viratswaha Swadha Shudda nirupastissubhaktigaa/ Nrupatia dwayi Vidya Nityaanitya Swarupini, Vairajamarga Sanchaaraa Sarvasatpatha darshini/ Jalandhari mridanicha Bhavani Bhavabhanjani, Traikalika Jnaanatantustrikaala Jnanadaayani/ Naadaatita Smritih Pragna Dhatrirupaa Tripushkara, Parajitaa Vidhaanajna Viseshitagunatmika/ (Devi! You are identifiable and approachable by the Yoga Route either as a mere Aim without any Swarupa or in an Image Form with Lakshanas or Features; or in a swarupa of what a devotee desires or as of One Single Advaita Rupa or of Several Rupas; You are however recognisable as of Chandra Rupa or as of individual wishes; You are of the *Form of Grammar like Samaasaas or common compounds of nouns or adjectives and Vibhaktis signifying Karakas or Functions;[viz. nominative vibhakti of Kartas, Accusative vibhakti of Karmas, Instrumental vibhakti of Kaarana; Dative Vibhakti of Sampradana, Ablative Vibhakti of Apadana; Genitive Vibhakti of Sambandha, Locative Vibhakti of Adhikarana and Vocative Vibhakti of Sambodhana] or Vachana or Narrative; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You are of the Swarupa of Swaha Devi worshipped in Oblations to Agni or Swadha Devi worshipped in Pitru Karyas; You are Gambhira or Ever-thoughtful; Gahana or unfathomable; Guhya or enigmatic; Yoni Lingardha dharni or of Ardhanareshewari Swarupa of both male and female sexes; Sesha Vasuki Samsevya or attended for you in service by the Well-known Naga Devas named Sesha and Vaasuki; You are Chapala or the Unsettled and Restless; Varavarninior of the Distinguished Class pleased to provide boons; Kaarunyaakaara sampatti or the Lavishness of distributing kindness; Keela krut or the Dividing Means of Illusion and Reality; Mantra Keelika or the Facilitator by Mantras; Shakti *Beejatmika or the Originator or of the *Beeja Mantras; [* OM Haum for Sadashiva, Dum for Durga, Kreem for Kalika, Aim for Saraswati, Kleem as Kama Beeja for Krishna, Hroom for Bhairava, Gam for Ganesha, Kshraum for Narasimha etc.; In respect of Maha Lakshmi the Beeja Mantras are : Shreem-Hreem-Aim; Lalita Devi: Ka Ye Ee La Hreem]; Sarva Mantreshta or Fond of all types of Mantras; Akshaya Kaamana or provider of Endless Desires; You are Agneyi or the Agni Swarupi, Parthiva or of Bhu Swarupini, Aapya or of Jala Swarupini, Vayavya or of Vayu Swarupi, Vyomaketana or of the Flagship of Sky; Satya Jnaanaatikaananda or of the Symbol of Truthfulness, Knowledge and joy; Brahmi or possesive of the Energy of Saraswati, or that of Brahma and Sanatani or the Primordial; You are also Avidya, Vasana, Maya , Prakriti and Sarva Mohini or the Representation of Ignorance, Desire, Delusion, Nature or Prakriti as against Paramatma; Sarva Mohini or the Enthralling one and all; Shaktirdharana Shaktischa or Devi! You are the Embodiment of Shakti, Dharana Shakti or the Holding Capacity, Chidachicchakti or the Enormous Energy of Ignorance and Illumination alike; Yogni the Supreme Specialist of Yoga; Vaktraruna or of the Unique Countenance of Redness; Maha Maya; Marichi or the famed Goddess of Dawn on the Chariot of the Seven Pigs; Mada mardini or the punisher of the arrogant and haughty; Virat Swarupini; Swaha Devi; Swadhadevi; Suddha or the Insignia of Transparency; Nirupasti or the Proven Existentionalist or of Rationalism; Subhaktiga or has enormous Following and Devotion; Nirupita or of Proven Supremacy; Dwayi or of the dual form of Reality and Falsehood; Vidya or the Symbol of Knowledge; Natyaanitya Swarupini or the Murti of Eternal and Fleeting alike; Vairaja Marga Sanchara or the One who travels on the Path of Vairagya or of Extreme Detachment and Objectivity; Satpatha Darshani or the Visualiser of the Path of Virtue and Truth; Jaalandhari or the Slayer of Jalandhara Daitya the son of the Ocean referred to in Padma Purana; Mridani or the Spouse of Shiva; Bhavani or Parvati; Bhavabhanjani or the demolisherof Bhava or Samsara; Traikalika tantu or the regulator of the three Kalaas of the Past-Present-Future; Trikala Jnana dayani or the One who provides the Awareness of the three tensesof Time; Nadaateeta or far superior to Pranava Shabda; Smriti or the Personification of Retention Capacity or Veda Swarupi; Pragjna or Intuition or Reasoning Capacity; Dhatri Rupa or the Picture of Endurance; Tripushkara or the Manifestation of Trimurtis of Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshwara; Parajita or Conquered by Devotion; Vidhanajna or the Expert of Orderliness and Procedure; Visheshita Gunatmika or of Very Exceptional Characteristics). Hiranyakeshini Hema Brahmasutra vichakshana, Asankhyeya Paraardhanta Swaravyanjanavaikhari/ Madhujihva Madhumati MadhumasodayaMadhuh,Madhavicha Mahabhaga Meghagambhiraniswana/ Brahmavishnumaheshadi Jaatavrarthavisehaga,Naabhouvahnishikhaakara LalateyChandrasannibha/ Bhrumadhye Bhaskaraakara Sarvataraakritirhridi,Krittikadibharanyanta Nakshatreshtyarchitodaya/ Grahavidyatmika Jyotirjyotirvinmati jeevika, Brahmanda garbhini Balaa Saptavaarana Devata/ Vairajottama Saamrajya Kumara kushalodayaa,Bagala Bhramaraambaacha Shivaduti Shivatmika/ Meruvindhyadisamsthaana Kashmirapuravasini,Yoganidra Mahanidra Vinidraa Rakshasaashrita/ Suvarnada Mahaganga panchaakhya Panchasamhatih,Suprajata Suveeryacha Suposha Supatisshiva/ Sugruha Raktabeejaanta Hatakandarpajeevita, Samudravyomamadhyasta samabindusamaashriya/ Sowbhagya rasajeevatu ssaraasara Vivekadruk, Trivalyadisupushtangaa Bharati Bharataashriya/ ( Devi! You are Hiranya Keshini or of Golden Hair; you are also the Expression of Hema *Brahma Sutras Golden Threads or Vedic Precepts; [*Brahma Sutras comprise Four Chapters on Samanvaya or Harmony of Paramatma and Prakriti; Avirodha or Examination of Conflict Points and Reconciliation; Sadhana or the Means to Achieve and finally the Phala of Salvation;Veda Vyasa was stated to have revived he Brahma Sutras and among others Adi Shankaracharya scripted Bhashyaa or Explanations of the Brahma Sutras]; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anankhyeya Paraarrdhantaa Swaravynjana Vaikhari or the Creator of countless words and their roots of Alphabets, consonants and vowels; Madhu Jihva or Honey tongued; Madhumati or Honey minded; Madhu maasodaya or the heralder of Sweet Honey Months ahead; the Symbol of Honey; Madhavi or the Spouse of Madhava; Maha bhaga or of Unique Parts comprising prosperity, fortune and happiness; Meghagambhira nisswana or of Thunderous Voiced; Your incomparabale quailities are well known to Trimurtis too; you carry fire in your abdomen, Chandra on your forehead, Sun God between your eyebrows, the entirety of Stardom in your heart; indeed all the Premier Nakshatras from Krittika to Bharani are deeply engaged at your service; Graha Vidyatmika or the knowledge of Planets is in built in your psyche; Jyoti or the Incarnation of Brightness; Jyotirvinmati or the Habitation of Radiance; Jeevika or Life Itself! Brahmandha garbhini or the Great Conceiver of the Universe; Bala or the Goddess of Adolescence who is the Queen of *Shri Chakra and of the *Saptaavarana Devatas viz. Ananda, Sandhya, Uma, Gauri, Kaalika, Tripura and Samhara; -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*[The Avarana Krama ofSpecified Devatas is as follows: Avarana I: Pancha Brahmas and AngaMurtis viz. Sadyojata,Vamadeva, Aghora,Tatpurusha, Ishana, Mrityunjaya, and Chandra Shekhara; Avarana II: as * above viz. of the Sapta Tandava Murtis; Avarana III: Ashta Murtis: Bhava, Sharva, Ishana, Pashupati, Ugra, Rudra, Bhima and Mahadeva; Avarana IV: Ekadasha Rudras: Shambhu, Pinaki, Girisha, Sthanu, Bhargava, Sada Shiva, Shiva, Hara, Sharva, Kapali and Bhava; Avarana V: Pancha Vimshat Amrityas like Chandrashekhara, Umamaheshwara, Vrishabhaarodha, Natya Murti and so on; Avarana VI: Ganapati Rupas (32) like Bala, Siddha, Heramba, Vighna, Ekadanta, Udhama, Dundhi, Sdankatahara, Varada and so on; Avarana VII: Subhramanyas viz. Skanda, Agnijaata, Sourabhya, Kartikeya, Kumara, Shanmukha, Senaani, Guha, Brahmanya, Deshika Murti etc. Avarana VIII: Ashta Bhairavas viz. Asitanga, Ruru, Chanda, Krodha, Unmatta, Kapala Bhishana, Shambhara and Bhairava; Avarana IX: Astra Murtis viz. Aghora, Maha Paashupatastra, Shambhastra, Khadgha –ravarana, Swarnaakarshana Bhairava, Vatuka, Maha Shasta; Avarana X: Veerabhadras: Chaturbhuja, Ahshabhuja, Dashabhuja, Rana, Shodasha bhuja, Dhwatrimshadbhuja, and Aghora Veerabhadraas; Avarana XI: Parivara Murtis: Purusha, Virabhadra, Nandi, Bhringi, Siddhi Vinayaka, Maha Ganesha, Vrishabha, Skanda, Chandesha and Maha Devi; Avarana XII: Vidyeshwaras: Shikhandika, Ananta, Eka Rudra, Ekanetra,Shiva, Sukshma, Shrikantha, Trimurti; Avarana XIII: Dikpayaih: Indradaya, Vajradaya and Arivatadhya; Avarana XIV: Animadi Shiddhaya, Shanmukhadaya and Nidhi Deva; Avarana XV: Dasha Maha Vidya and Dasha Maha Bhairava; Avarana XVI : Maha Prashada Vidya, Rajata Paduka, Swarna Paduka, Ratna Paduka, Chit Paduka and Nirvana Paduka. This Maha Prashada Paddhati is stated to be practised at the Pashupatinath Temple at Khatmandu in Nepal as also at Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu as sourced from Sri Kamakoti Mandali] ; Vairajottama Samrajya or the Queen of the Tantra Maha Rajya where Devi Viraja resides as the Odyana Peetha Nilaya or where the waist belt of Devi Sati fell and Brahma Yamala Tantra is stated to be practised; Kumara Kushalodaya or the reason of the flourish of the welfare of Skanda Kumara; -*Bagala of the Goddess of Control or Black Magic among the *Dasha Maha Vidyas*viz. Kali,Tara, Shodashi, Bhuvaneshwari, Chinnamasta, Bhairavi, Dhumavati,Bala, Matanga and Kamala and Bagala; Bagala is stated to possess the powers of subduing enemies like sthambhana, jrumbhana, mohana, achalata, aakarshana and so on]; Bhramaramba the spouse of Mallikarjuna of Shrishaila fame; Shiva Duti the hand maid of Lord Shiva and the Soul of Shiva himself; Devi! You are also the Meru Vasini and Vindhya Vasini as also the Goddess of Kashmira pura; Yoga Nidra or the stage of sleep when She is engaged in the review of worldly happenings; Maha in the stage of Pralaya or Universal Extermination; Vinidra or She is the negation of Sleep or never sleeps; Rakshasaashrita or the One who is ever vigilant of the weird actions of Rakshasas so that the necessary actions are taken up; Suvarnada or the Provider of Prosperity and of Golden Opportunities; Maha Ganga or what stands for by way of depth, purity and auspiciousness; Panchakhya or the Representation of the Five Elements of ‘Prithivya-Aapas-Tejo-Vaayura-Akaashaas’ and Pancha samhatih or the Creator and the Preserver of the Five Elements; Suprajaata or possessive of noble followers; Suveerya or of undisputed valour; Suposha or the Goddess of excellent wellbeing; Supati or possesive of an Ideal husband; Shiva the Picture of Auspiciouness; Sugriha or the Dweller of Place of Sanctity; *Rakta beejaanta or the killer of the Demon Rakta beeja; [*Rakta beeja was the nephew of Shumbha-Nikumbha Brothers- who had the boon of any slash of his body creating so many of blood drops as of himself and Devi Chamundi extended her tongue so much that she lapped up all the drops and decimated the demon and Devi Ambika killed the Demon brothers too eventually]; Hata Kandarpa Jeevita or Devi Lakshmi you are Parvati yourself who revived Manmadha who sought Shiva to entice Parvati and became a heap of Ash due to the latter’s anger and opened his third Eye; SamudraVyoma madhyastha Devi! You are the Great Matter that represents the Space between the Deep Oceans and the High Skies; *Samabindu Samaashriya or the One surrounded by Bindu Chakra; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* Bindu the Zero, the Subtle Body or the Supreme State of Universal State of Singularity as represented by Para Shakti of Ishwara Tatwa which Creates, Withdraws and Creates again as that Para Shakti is the characterisation of Iccha Shakti, Jnaana Shakti and Kriya Shakti ie of the Supreme Energy of Will-Knowledge-Action; Bindu has the inherent; Bindu has the inherent Tatwas or Aspects of Nivritti-Pratishtha-Vidya- Shanti and Shantyatita that is: Bhu Tatwa-Basis Provider-Vidya or of Restricted Knowledge or Awareness-Shanti or the Eternal Happpiness and Shantyatita or Bliss; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soubhagya Rasa Jeevaatu or Devi is featured in various kinds of Wealth and Emotions / Mental States; Saaraasaara Vivekadruk or is the Characterisation of varied types of perception and insights; Trivalyadi supushtanga or the Emblem of Three Types of Healthiness viz. Physical, Mental and Psychological; Bharati or Saraswati; Bharataashrita or She who is close to Bharata or the Karmabhumi or alternatively stated She is of the Swarupa of Devi Sita worshipped by Bharata) Nadabrahmamamayi Vidyajnanabrahmamayipara,Brahmanadiniruktischa Brahmakaivalyasadhana/ Kalakeyamahodara Virya Vikramarupini, Badabaagni shikhaa Vaktra Maha kabala tarpana/ Mahaabhuta Mahadarpa Mahasaaraa Makakratuh,Panchabhutamahagrasaa Panchabhutadhidevata/ Sarvapramaanasampattissarvarogapratikriya,Brammandantaravahirvyapta Vishnuvakshovibhushani/ Shaankari vidhivaktrasthaapravaraa varahetuki, Hemamaala Shikhamala Trishikha Panchalochana/ Sarvaagamasadaachara maryadaayatubhanjani, Punyashlokaprabandhaadhya Sarvantaryamirupini/ Saamagaana samaraadhyaa shrotakarna rasaayanaa, Jeevalokaika jeevaturbhadrodaara vilokana/ Tatitkoti lasatkaantistaruni Harisundari, Meena netraacha Sendraakshi Vishalaakshi Sumangala/ Sarvamangalasampanna Saakshatmangaladevata,Dehihruddipika Diptirbrahma paapa pranashani/ Arthachandrollasat damshtraa Yagnavaata vilasini, Maha Durgaa Mahotsaaha Mahadeva balodaya/ Dhakinidya Shakinidya Saakinidya Samastajut, Nirankushaa Naakavandyaa Shadaadharadhidevata/ (*Naada brahmamayi or the Form of Naada Brahmi; [*Naada or what caused the Union of Purusha and Prakriti; Naada variations are: the Panchamaya Naada or the Source of Subtle Sound, Sukshmamayi Naada or the Minutest Sound, Pashyanti Naada or the Perceptible Inner Sound or Voice, Medhyamayi or the Intellectual Sound and Vaikhari or the Articulated Sound; again Naada encompaasses Five Features viz. Samanyaya or Togtherness of Prakriti and Purusha-Maya and Reality, Sambandha or relationship, Kshobaka or Inducer / Activator; and Kshobhya or the Activated and Kshobana or the Activity or the nion referred to earlier. In brief, Naada is the resultant of Connection-Inducement, Exciter, Excited and Union] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vidya or the Moola Vidya or the Awareness of Reality and the Fantasy; Jnana Brahma mayi of The One who is possesive of the Awareness of the distinction; Paraa or the One Beyond of the Awareness; *Brahma Nadi that enables the subtle flow of Prana Shakti or the Life Force and is called Sushumna Nadi between the Ida and Pingala Nadis in the Language of Yoga; Nirukti or the Inexplicable or the Guhya or the Condifential which is One of the Six Vedangaas viz. Siksha, Chhandas, Jyotisha, Vyakarana, Kalpa and Nirukta; Brahma kaivalya Sadhana or Devi!You are the Unique Means of Accomplishing Brahma Kaivalya or The Supreme Stage of Moksha; You are the Provider of the inordinate power to Demon Kalakeya as a boon; Badabagni Shikha Vaktra or the One with the Exraordinary Countenance spooking Fire; Maha kabala tarpana or the One who is contented with nothing short of large gulpings of Illusions; Maha Bhuta or of the Inimitable Physique; Maha Darpa or the Great Form of Egotism and Pride; Mahaasaara or the Essence of Existence; Maha Kratu or the Exemplary Model of Great Yagnas; Pancha bhuta Mahagraasa or the mouthful gulper of the Five Elements at the Great Deluge; Pancha Bhutaadhi Devata or the Supervisory Goddess of the Five Elements; Sarva Pramaanaor the Singular Proof of Every Existence or Action; Sampatti the personification of Wealth; Sarva roga pratikriya or the Top Remedy of all types of diseases; Brahmanda antar bahir vyapta or the One who is spread all over and beyond the Universe; Vishnu Vaksho vibhushani or the Ornamental Occupant of Bhagavan Vishnu’s Chest; Shaankari or of the might of Shankara; Vidhi Vaktrastha or the One present in Brahma and His Mouth Piece viz. Sarasvati; Pravara or the Magnificent; Vara hetuki or the Bestower of boons to one and all; Hema Mala or the One is adorned with golden neck lace; Shikha Maala or decked with skulls of Rakshasas; Trishikha or decorated her crown with Tri Murtis; *Pancha Lochana or Surya Chandraagnis as her eyes besides her own; [*Devi is possessive of Five Means of Vision such as Pancha Jnanendriyas (Sense Organs for Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Eating, Touching); Pancha Karmendriyas (Eyes, Nose,Tongue, Mouth , Skin); Pancha Ahamkaras (Mind / Thought, Buddhi/ Understanding, Siddha or Power of Mind and Angaram or Excitement); Pancha Tanmatras ( Light, Sound, Taste, Smell and Consciousness)]; Sarvagama Sadaachara Maryada or She who is the observation and enforcement of all types of Vedic Traditions and Established Regulations; Yatu bhanjani or the destroyer of Evil Forces; Punya Shloka prabandha -dhya or the Essence of Punya Shlokas; Sarvantaryami rupini or the Omni Present Form of Inner Consciousness; Sama gaana samaraadhya or the One who is prayed through the medium of Saama Veda; Shrotakarna rashaayana or She is happy to hear the sweet commendations of her devotees; Jeeeva Lokaika Jeevaatuh or She is the One to provide security to all the Living Beings; Bhadrodaara vicochana or her mere fleeting looks shower auspiciousness; Tatitkoti Lasastkanti or She is the personified Illuminaion of countless lightnings; Taruni or the gorgeous female; Hari Sundari or the Graceful Beauty who conquered the heart of Shri Hari; Meena Netra or Her Looks are like those of glittering fishes; Sendrakshi or reminiscent of Indra’s boon of his thousand eyes; Visalaakshi or of those broad and alluring eyes of Parvati Devi settled in Varanasi as Shiva’s companion; Sumangala or the Insignia of Auspiousness; Sarvamangala Sampanna or the One who gifts away all types auspicious boons to her devotees; Sakshaat Mangala Devata or indeed She is the Readily Perceivable Essence of Auspiciousness; Dehi hruddipitika dipti or She is the personified luster of physique and Inner Self; Jihva paapa pranaashani the alleviator of tongue made vocal sins made by those who deserve; Ardha Chandrallasodramshtra or Half Moon is akin to her glittering smile of teeth; Yagna vaata vilaasini or the hallowed radiance of the Place of Yagna ushers in; her very presence there; Maha Durga or the Supreme Devi who enables the circle of her devotees to overcome all their tribulations; alternatively Maha Durga is like an insurmountable fortress; Mahotsaaha or Personification of keenness and fervour; Mahadeva Balodaya or Devi! You are the Emergence of Maha Deva’s own valour; Dhakineedya or Dhakini Devata’s manifestation of Vishuddha Chakra; Shaakineedya or the Rupa of Moolaadhara Chakra; Saakineedya or the Presentation of Saakini Devata worshipping you; Samasta jushta or All these Devis are in relentless Puja to you; Niramkusha or of Unbridled Nature; Naaki vandya or worshipped by one and all of the Devas; Indeed You are the *Shadaadhara -Adhi Devata or the Moola Devata of the Six Chakras viz. *Anaahata Chakra, Aajnaa Chakra, Manipuraka Chakra, Vishuddhi Nilaya Chakra, Moolaadhara Chakra and Swadhishthaana Chakra.) Bhuvanajnaananisrenir Bhuvanaakaaaaravallari, Shaswatishaswataakaara Lokaangrahakarini/ Saarasi Maanasi Hamsi Hamsalokapradayani,Chinmudraalankritakara Koti Suryasamaprabha/ Sukhapraanishirorekha Sadadrushtapradayani, Sarvasaamkaryadoshaghni Grahopadruvanashani/ Kshudrajantubhayaghnicha Visharogadibhanjani,Sada Shanta Sada Suddhagrihacchidranivarini/ Kalidoshaprashamani Kolaharapurastitha, Gauri Laakshanaki mukhya jaghanyaakriti varjita/ Mayaavidya Mulabhotaa VaasaviVishnuchetana, Vaadini Vasurupaascha Vasuratna paricchida/ ChahandasiChandrahridaya Mantra swacchandabhairavi,VanamalaVijayanti Panchadivyudhakmika/ Pitaambaramayi ChanchatkuostubhaHarikaamini, Nityatathya RamaRaamaRamaniMrutyubhanjani/ JyeshthaKashthaDhanishtantaSharanginirgunapriya,Maitreya MitravindachaSeshyaseshakalashaya/ Varaanisi Vasalabhyaa saaryavartajanastuta, Jagadutpatti samsthana Samharatraya kaarana/ (Bhuvana jnaana nisshrenih or those Jnanis of the World are enabled to use the ladder to reach Moksha; Buvakaakara Vallari orYou are the Emblem of the World; Shasvati the Eternal; Shaswata-Akaraor of the Everlating Form; Lokaanbgugraha karini or the Bestower of Compassion to the whole Universe; Saarasi or the Resident of Oceans; Manasi the Dweller of the minds and thoughts of all the Being; Hamsi or the Sign of Purity is in a Swan; Hamsaloka pradayani or the provider of Liberation to Yogis and Tapaswis; *Chinmudra-Alankrutakara or Devi who is adorned with Chin Mudra or the Prominent Gesture of Yogic Meditation touching the hand thumb with the forefinger together signifying the union of inner consciousness with the Supreme or Individual Atma with Paramatma; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[* Mudras or Gestures or Expressions of Inner Thoughts not only in Yoga but in Natya and various walks of Life ; in HataYoga alone there are stated to be twenty five Mudras, the prominent being Hridaya Mudra touching the thumb with the fore finger and the ring finger diverting Prana or Energy from hands to heart and unburden the pent up emotions and feelings in the heart; yet another Mudra is Yoni Mudra or the interlocking of each of the hand fingers with thumbs up and fingers down making a hollow in between thus crisscrossing of side energies of hands and balancing the body energies as though the Primal Energy is invoked from Yoni the Creation Source]; --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Koti Surya Samaprabha or Devi you are the Unique Reserve of the Radiance of Sun Rays; Sukha Prani Shiro Rekha or the Determinant of the Head Levels of happiness to all Beings; Sadadrushta pradayani or the Decider of the measures of Fortune or Hard Luck; Sarva Saankarya doshaghni or the eradicator of all blemishes and excesses ; Grahopadrava nashani or the Alleviator of Family Tribulations; Kshudra Jantu Bhayaghni or the demolisher of fearful hazards of Cruel Animals; Visha Rogaadi bhanjani or the eliminator of poisonous and such other severe diseases; Sadaa Shanta or the Substance of Tranquility; Sada Shuddha or Ever Clean and Impeccable; Grihacchidra nivarini or the One who prevents family break-ups and home dissolutions; Kalidosha prashamani or the Rescuer from the Excesses of Kaliyuga; Kolahala Purasthita or the Prime Occupant of Kolhapuri and the Outstanding Deity of the Famed Temple; Guari or the Gaura Varna / Parvati who was originally of Dark Colour but responding to Shiva’s teasing once she resorted to severe tapasya for several years and secured the boon of changing her complexion and features of unimaginable grace and attractiveness; *Laakshaniki or the Emblem of Lakshanas or Characteristics; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[*Devi Bhagavata described the names of Kumaris depending on the age of One year to Sixteen years viz. Sandhya, Sarasvati, Tridha Murti, Kalika, Shubhaga, Uma, Malini, Kubjika, Kaala Samdarbha, Aparajita, Rudrani, Bhairavi, MahaLakshmi, Pitha Nayaki, Kshetrajna, and Ambika; An alternative explanation of Dasha Lakshanas is a provided in Maha Bhagavata Purana as follows: Sarga or Creation, Visarga or Further Creation, Sthanam or Existence, Poshanam or Grace of God, Uthayah or Karma, Manvantaram, Avataras or Incarnations, Nirodha ot Return to God Head, Mukti and Ashraya; the Ten Lakshanas are indeed available in Maha Bhagavata Purana while the rest of the Lakshnas are of lesser Lakshanas] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mukhya or the Supreme Chief; *Jaghanyakriti varjita or literally meant that She does not possess the awkward type of physical shape; [*Bhagvad Gita in Chapter 14 states: Urthwam gacchati Satvastha, Madhye tishthanti Rajsah, Jaghanya guna vrittistha Adho gacchati Taamasah/ or Those who are of Satva Guna reach the Upper Worlds, Persons of Rajasika nature tend to attain Earthly births which range from goodness to unawareness; but those with Jaghanya guna of Tamasika or ignorance and meanness are bound to land in Adholokas!]; Maya the Illusion; Avidya the Lack of knowledge; Moola Bhuta or the Very Original Cause of Life; Vasavi or the Manifestation of Indra’s Shakti; Vishnu Chetana or the Enlivener of Bhagavan Vishnu from his Yoga Nidra;Vaadini or the Tarka Shastra Swarupa; Vasu Rupa or of the Icon of Affluence or alternatively the Representation of * Ashta Vasus viz. Dhruva, Soma, Dhara, Anila, Anala, Pratyusha and Prabhasa; Vasuratna paricchada or Bedecked with all kinds of *Gems viz. Diamonds meant for Venus, Emeralds good for Budha or Mercury, Pearls for Chandra,Yellow Sapphire for Jupiter/ Guru, Red Corals for Mangala or Mars, Rubies for Surya, Gomedha for Rahu and Vaiduryam for Ketu; Chaandasi or the Swarupa of Chhandas; Chandra Hridaya or of the Tranquil Heart of Chandra Deva; *Mantra Swacchanda Bhairavi or the One who is worshipped by Rasya Tantra -Mantra Practices: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[*Some 64 Yoginis have been identified as worshipped including Swacchanda, Ajaika, Chandika, Tara,Vaaruni, Gouri, Indrani, Varahi, Vaishnavi, Naarasimhi, Kaumari, Maheswari, Chamundi,Oshtagriva, Charchika, Betali, Pancha Vaaraahi,Chinna mastika, Vindhya vasini, Jalakaami, Ghatavara, Kakarali,Virupa, Kuberi, Bhalloki, Viraja, Vikata nayana, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Maya, Rati,Karkari, Sarpasa, Aghora, Rudra -Kali, etc.]; Vanamala or the wearer of a garland of Forest Flowers; Vaijayanti or ornamented with Vishnu’s beloved Vaijayanti garland; Pancha Divyaayudhatmika or the Five Celestial weapons viz. Sudarshana Chakra, Panchajanya Shankha, Koumodini Gada, Asi or sword, and Sarangam or bow and Arrows; Peetambaramayi or Devi the one dressed in yellow silk; Chanchatkoustubha or adorned by the Magnificent and ever Mobile Koustubha diamond , Hari Kamini the the Sweet Heart of Shri Hari; Nitya the Eternal; Tathya the Only Reality and Certainty; Rama or the One who mermerises Narayana; Rama or the the Better Half of Avatara Purusha Rama; Ramani or the One the Tempts one and all as the One much sought after; Mrityubhanjani or the lashes at the personification of Death; Jyeshta Devi the Elder Sister of Lakshmi but standing for Impoverishment and Insolvency; Kashtaa or insensitive wood or the Kaala Parimana; Dhanishthanta or of the high stage of Opulence, the Twenty Third Nakshatra of the Lunar System indicative of Travel; Sharangi or of the Shakti of Vishnu Bhagavan’s Bow and Arrows; Nirguna Priya or the Beloved of Bhagavan who is devoid of the Three Gunas of Satvika- Rajasika-Tamasikaas; Maitreyi or a devotee of Devi like the Vedic Philosopher wife of Yagnyavalkya whom Lakshmi is fond of; *Mitravinda or of the Forms of the ‘Ashta Mahishis’ or One of the Principal Queens of Lord Krishna viz.* Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Nagnajiti, Mitravinda, Lakshmana, Kalindi and Maadri; Seshyasheshakalaashaya or She allows liberties taken by her disciples; Vaaraanasi vaasavaa labhya or She grants her vision to those who are the residents of Varanaasi; Aryavarta janastuta or the Public who stay in Aryavarta or the belt area of the Sacred rivers of Ganga and Jamuna are replete with devotions and prayerful tributes to you; Jagadutpathi samsthana samhara traya kaarana or Yor are the Entire Cause of Creation, Sustenance, and Annihilation of the Universe). TwamambaVishnusarvasvamNamestestuMaheswari,NamasteysarvalokanaamJananyaipunyamurtaye/ SiddhaLakshmirmahakaliMahaLakshminamostutey,Sadyojatadipanchagnirupa Panchakapanchakam/ Yantra Lakshmir bhavatyadiraadyadyetey namonamah, Srishtyadi karanakaravitatey doshavarjitey/ Jagallakshmirjagan maatarvishnu patni namostutey,NavakotiMahashakti samupasya padaambujey/ Kanatsouvarna Ratnadhya Sarvaabharanabhushitey,Anantaniyamihishi Prapancheshwara Nayikey/ Atyucchritapadaantasthey Paramavyomanayikey, Nakaprushthagataaradhye Vishnulokavilasini/ Vaikuntharajamahishi Shriranganagaraashritey,Ranganayaki Bhuputri KrishneyVarada Vallabhey/ KotiBrahmaadi samsevye Koti Rudradikirtitey,Matulungamayam khetam Souvarna chashakam tatha/ PadmadwayamPurnakumbhakeeramvaraabhaye,PashamankushaShankhaChakraShulaKripanikam/ DhanurbanouchaakshamalaChinmudramapibibhrati,AshtadashabhujeLakshmiMahashtadashapitha/ (Our obeisances to you the Mother of All in the Forms of Amba, the Entirety for Bhagavan Vishnu, Maheshwari, the Mother of all Lokas, the Archetype of Auspiciousness; Siddha Lakshmi or the Everlasting Bestower, Maha Kaali, Maha Lakshmi; *Sadyojataadi or the Five Manifestations of Rudra viz. Sadyojata representing Shrishthi Shakti or of Creation, Vama Deva representing Shiti Shakti, Aghora or of Samhara Shakti or of Dissolution, Tatpurusha or of Tirodhana Shakti or of the Power of Concealment, and Ishana or of Anugraha Shakti or the Power of Blessing; * Panchagni Rupa or of the Pancha Mukhaagni Vidyas; in other words Devi resorts to oblations to the Panchagnis; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[*Chandogya Upanishad refers to the Panchagnis as follows: Antariksha or of Sun, Parjanya or Rain God Varuna, Prithivi, Purusha and Prakriti; it details the respective details of oblations to these Panchaagnis are as follows: The first oblation to Agni is for Antariksha with Surya as the Aajya/ ghee or the fuel-Sun Rays as smoke-Day time as the ‘Jwaala’ or the flame- Chandra as the embers or coals-Nakshatra as the sparks;The Second Type of Agni is for Parjanya with Vayu as the fuel-clouds as Smoke-lightening as the flame- thunderbolts as embers-rumblings of thunderbolts as sparks; the third oblation to the Tritiyaagni is in favour of Prithvi as Fire-Kaalamaana or Time is the fuel-Akasha as the smoke- Raatri or the Night as the flame-Chatur Dishas as embers-and Upa Dishas as sparks; Man as the Chaturthaagni-Vaak or speech as the fuel-Praana or the Life Force as the smoke-tongue as the flame-netras / eyes as embers-ears as sparks; the Panchaagni is a Woman as the Fire-seed as the flame-covering membrane as the embers- Ten to Twelve Months as the sparks and finally the birth]; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Panchaka Panchakam or the Five Requisites of each of the Five Fires; *Yantra Lakshmi or the One prayed throughMantras and Penances for several Karya Siddhis; [ *Examples are Sarva Karya Siddhi Yantra, Shubha Laabha Yantra, Vyapaara Vriddhi Yantra etc. Shri Yantra, Maha Lakshmi Yantra, KuberaYantra etc. are all with Prosperity Orientation; ShukraYantra, Vashikarana Yantra or for Akarshana or Attraction; Vidya Yantras like Gayatri Yantra or Saraswati Yantra; for Subduing Enemies the examples are Bagala murti Yantra or Maha Kaali Yantra; Heath oriented Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra; Nava Graha Yantras for specific shortcomings in respect of the Grahas etc.] Bhavatyadi or Devi! You are the Primary Shakti; Adyadyedi or the Foremost of the First Shakti; Srishtaadi karanakara or the Cause of the Causes of Creation; Vitatey or of fully Expanded Manifestation; Dosha Varjitey or Blemishless; Jagallakshmi or the Unique Devi of Maha Lakshmi; Jagan Maata or the Mother of Universe; Vishnu Patni; Navakoti Maha Shakti samupasya padambujey or Devi! There are nine crore Maha Shaktis in their worship at your lotus feet; Kanatsouvarna ratnaadhya or She is ornamented with invaluable gems tastefully studded in golden jewellery; Sarvaabharana Bhushitey or Possessive of all imaginable ornaments adorned all over the Physique; Ananta Nitya Mahishi or the Paramount Queen of the Endless and Everlasting Universe; Prapacheswara Nayaki or the Inimitable Empress of the Prapancha controlling the Pancha Bhutas and beyond; Atyucchrita padaantasthye or the One realisable at the utmost top of the inconceivable of Nothingness of the Universe; Parama Vyomanayakey or the Master of all the Celestial Beings far beyond the Sky Line; Naka prishtha tataaraadhye or most sincerely worshipped by those who left for the higher Lokas; Vishnu Loka Vilasini or the Devi who is playful and spirited in Vishnuloka; the Queen of Vaikuntharaajya; *Shriranga Nagarashritye or the Deity called Shri Ranganayaki along with Ranganatha Swamy; [ *The Legend states that in course of his Tapasya, Brahma visioned a Vishnu Vimana the manifestation of Garuda, with Adisesha’s hood covering it and Surya Chandras fanning Vishnu in a reclining posture; Bhagavan instructed Brahma to sustain worship of Vishnu in eight Swarupas besides Sriranga, viz. Venkatadri, Srimushnam, Saligrama,Totadri, Badari, Pushkara, and Naimisharanya and that worship be perpetuated at all these Places as per Agama Shastras; Brahma entrusted the worship to Shri Ranganatha and his consort Shri Ranga Nayaki to Surya Deva, who later on passed on to his son Vaiwaswanta further given to Ikshwaku and Shri Rama gifted to Vibhisana at Shri Ranga; Devi is thus Ranga Nayaki, Bhuputri Sita Devi, Krishney or Rukmini, Varada Vallabhey or the Consort of Varadaraja Swami viz. Perundevi]; --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Koti Brahmaadi Samsevye / Koti Rudraadi Keertitey or in the Eternal Time Calculation or Kalamana, Devi witnessed the worship of Koti Brahmas and Koti Rudras; Maatulingamayam khetam or the Holder of a Citroen Tree as her Club to punish the Evil; Souvarna Chashakam or the holder of a golden drinking glass too with the ease of which she destroys the Evil; Padma dwayam: Devi! Padma dwayam or You carry a couple of Lotuses, Purna kumbham or a Full Pot representative of a never-ending mercy; Keeram or the Paarot Couple; Varadabhaye or a gesture of shelter; *Paashamamkusha shankham chakram shulam kripanikaam or the Holder of a Paasha or noose, Ankusha or goad, Shankha or a conchshell,Chakram or the Holy Disc, Shulam or spear and kripanikaam or a dagger; Dhanurbanou or the bow and arrows; AkshaMaala or the rosary; Chinmudra or of the Meditative Gesture of Advaita of Purusha and Prakriti or Reality and Illusion as explained in reference to Mudras earlier; Api bibhrati or gifted with all those mentioned above; *Ashtaadasha Bhujey or Devi endowed with Eighteen Hands carrying Aksha Maala or stringed beads, battle axe, mace, arrow, thunderbolt, Lotus, Pot, Cudgel, lance, sword, shield, conchshell, Ball, drinking cup, trident, noose, discuss or the wheel; you are also of Mahashtaadasha peethika or of the Eighteen Famed Temples like at Kolhapuri and at various Ashta Lakshmi Temples dotted all over in Bharat and elsewhere). BhumiNilaadisamsevye Swamichittanuvartini, Padmey Padmalaye Padmi Purnakumbhabhishechitey/ Indirendindiraabhakshi Kshirasagarakanyakey, Bhargavitwam Swatantreschha vasikruta Jagatpatih/ MangalamMangalanamtwam Devatanamchadevata,TwamuttamuttamanaamchatwamShreyahParam/ Dhanadhanyabhivriddhischa sarvabhoumasukhochraya,Andolikadisowbhagyamattebhadimahodaya/ PutrapoutraabhivridhischaVidyabhogabaladikam,Ayurarigyasampattirashtaishwaryam twamehahi/ Parameshavibhutischa Suksmaatukshmataragatih,SadayapangasamdattaBrahmendraadi padasthitih/ Avyahatamahabhagya twamevaakshobhyavikramah,SamanvayaschaVedhanamavirodhastwamevahi/ Nisshreyasapadaprapti sadhanam phalamevacha, Srimantrarajaraajnicha Srividya kshemakarini/ Shrimbijajapasantushtha AimHreemShreemBijapalika,PrapattimargasulabhaVishnuprathamakinkari/ Kleenkaraartha Savitricha Sowmangalyaadi Devata,Shrishodashaksharividya Shriyantrapuravasini/ Sarva Mangalamangalye Shiveysarvaarthasaadhikey,SharanyeTraimbike DeviNarayaninamostutey/ Punah punarnamastestu saashtaangamayutam punah/ (Devi! You are worshipped all over-be it on Earth or the Lokas in the Skies and beyond; yet you act as per the wishes of your Swami Vishnu; You are of the Form of Lotus, the Dweller of Lotus, of the prettiness and purity of Lotus; the One who is always bathed in the Sacred waters from Overflowing vessels; Indira the illustrious spouse of Srihari, Indendiraabhaakshi or brilliant and serene like Chandra; Ksheera Sagara Kanyakey or the Maiden that emerged from the Ocean of Milk during the Churning by Deva-Danavas in their quest for Amrita the Divine Nectar; Bhargavi the dear daughter of Bhrigu Maharshi; Swatantreccha or entirely independent in your wishes and actions; Vasheekruta Jagatpathi or You are in the total spell of the Lord of the Universe Maha Vishnu Himself; Mangalam Mangalaanam cha or the Access to High Prosperity and total Auspiciousness; Devataanaam cha Devata or the Supreme of the Devatas; Twamuttamottamaanaam cha or Devi! You indeed are the noblest among the Devatas; twam Shreyah or you are the most accomplished; Paramamritam or the Supreme possible Nectar of Life itself; Dhana dhanyaabhivriddhischa or the best benefactor of wealth and food; Sarva bhouma sukhodraya or the provider of all kinds of happiness as though to an Emperor par excellence; Andolikadi Soubhagyam Mattebhadi Mahodayah or the grantor of Unique Fortune with endless royal luxuries indicative of intoxicating possessions and facilities symbolised with fleets of Superior Elephants and so on; You are the only one responsible for family contentment of good progeny as also of achievement of knowledge and joys; You also bestow good health, longevity and prosperity; in fact you are the only giver of Ashtaishwaryas or the Eight Kinds of Opulence of Dhana-Dhanya-Dhairyaadis mentioned already; Paramesha vibhutis cha or you are of the magnificence of Parameshwara; Sookshmaatsookshma taraa gatih or you are of the tiniest of the minute form and yet possessive of the Glorious Path of grandeur; Sadaapaanga sandattha Brahmendr -aadi pada stitih or Devi! It is due to the shower of your kindness that Brahma-Indra and other Devatas are able to sustain their positions; Avyahata Maha Bhagyam Twameva or you are one that ensures constant and breakless Fortune; Twamevaakshobhya vikramah or you are the One to sustain endless energies to them ie. Brahmedaadis; Samanvyayascha vedaanaamanivirodhah swamevahi; You are the Interpretation of Vedas as also of their sustenance without interruption; Nisshreya sapadaprapti saadhanam phalamevacha or you indeed are the final Fruit or end-result of the best possible endeavour in the form of Sadpada prapti or the achievement of Moksha; Devi!You are the Shri Mantraraja Ragjni or the Sovereign of Mantras or the Vedic Means of Attainment; Shri Vidya Kshemakarini or the Singular and Safest Means of Shri Vidya or the Highest Form of Knowledge; You secure the best possible satisfaction by the Recitation of the Seed Mantras of Aim-Hreem-Shreem as you are the Originator of these Beeja Mantras yourself! Prapatti Marga Sulabha or Easy of Achievement even in the Prapatti or of worldly-wise manner; She is the foremost servant woman of Vishnu; Kleemkaaraatha or the Characterisation of the Kleem Mantra which is the Beja mantra of Savitri; Soumangalyadhi Devata or the Original Root Deity of Propitiousness; *Shri Shoshakshari Vidya or the Sixteen Lettered Mantra; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ *Shreem Hreem Kleem Aim Saum, Om Hreem Shreem, Ka E Ila Hreem, Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hreem , Sa Ka La Hreem, Sauh Aim Kleem Hreem Shreem : Shreem (Purusha), Hreem Creative impulse, Kleem creation course, Aim Brahma with Ahamkara or Ego consciousness, Sauh Arthanareeswara, Om Prakriti/ Purusha, Hreem Saraswati and Brahma, Shreem or Lakshmi and Narayana, Ka E La Hreem Prayer to demolish Maya, Ha Sa kah La Hreem destruction of blemishes, Sau Aim the Universe of Surya Chandra Agnis; Kleem Hreem or the Pancha Bhutas ie. K for water, I for Bhumi, H for Antariksha, R for Agni and S for Merger of Atma with Paramatma]; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Shri Yantra Pura Vaasini or the Resident of Shri Yantra; [ *Shri Yantra is a Tantrik Instrument comprising Nine Chakras or Wheels each wheel being arranged within another while all the enclosures being in an over all Circle; each wheel has formations of triangles interlinked with each another. The Nine Chakras are called respectively as Trailokya Mohana, Sarva-Aashaa paripurika, Sarva Samkshobhana, Sarva Sowbhagya Daayika, Sarvaardha Sadhika, Sarva Rakshaakara, Sarva Rogahara, Sarva Siddhi pradaayika, and Sarvanandamaya. The Interior-Most Central Point of all the Chakras is called Bindu.]. Devi! Sarvamanagala Mangalye or the One who bestows all types of Auspiciousness; Shivey the Symbol of Propitiousness; Sarvarthasaadhikey or the fulfiller of every wish of all the Beings; Sharanye or My Final Supplication for Protection;Trayambikey Devi! or the Integrated Swarupa of the Three Mothers of Lakshmi-Durga-Saraswati; Narayani the Illustrious Spouse of Narayana; My most respectful reverences to you Lakshmi Devi! My repeated respects to you and prostrations again and again! Sanatkumara Vaacha: Yevamstuta Mahalakshmir Brahma Rudraadibhissuraih Namadbhiraartair -deenascha nissatvairbhoga varjitah/ Jyeshta jushtaischa nishreekai ssamsaartatswa paraayanaih, Vishnupatni dadou teshaam darshanam drishti tarpanam/ Sharat purnendu kotyaabha dhavalaanga veekshanaih, Sarvaam satwa samaavishtaam schakrey hrushtaa varam dadou/ (As Brahma, Vishnu and Ishwara commended Maha Lakshmi as above, the highly pleased Devi who was shimmering like countless rays of Chandra, showered her kindness by her benevolent glances and got busy with bestowing boons not only to them but all those present at the Prayers to her. In acknowledgement of her approval of the Prayers, she replied to the TrimMurtis as follows: Maha Lakshmirvaacha: Namnaamsashta sahasrammey pramadwaapi yassrukrut, Kirtayetkuley satyamvasaamya Chandra Taarakam/ Kim punarniyamaa jjaptur madeka sharanasyacha,Matru vatsaanu kampaaham poshikaa syaamaharnisham/ Mannama smarataam lokey durlabham naasti chintitam, Matprasaadena Sarvepi swasyeshtaartha mavaapyatha/ Luptavaishnava dharmasya madvrateshwavakirninah, Bhakti prapatti heenasya vandhyo naamnaam japopimey/ Tasmaada -vashyam tairdoshairviheenah Paapavarjitah,Japetsaashtasahasram mey naamnaam pratyahamaadaraat/ Saakshaadalakshmi putropi moodhopi vikalah patitopicha, Avashaat praapnuyyaad bhaagyam matprasadena kevala/ Spruheyamachiraaddevaa Varadaanaaya jaapinah, Dadaami Sarvamishtaartham Lakshmiti smarataam dhruva/ Ityuktwaantardadhey Lakshmir Vaishnavi Bhavatkalaa/ ( May those who rendered my thousand names with complete dedication be truly blessed with name and fame till such times as Surya and Chandra shine on the firmament. Is it necessary for me to reiterate that as a mother I should protect them day in and day out since they have submitted to me with total dedication. Those who take my name with sincerity have nothing to fear and my grace shall always fulfill every wish of theirs. I assure all those who render my names are granted full contentment ,even if they disregard the Principles of Dharma that Vishnu precsribed or if they do not engage themselves in High Devotional Acts adderssed even to me! Those who are illfated with poverty and penury, misfortune and lack of intiative, dull and lazy, physically challenged or mentally unsound, do deserve my Grace and Consideration, if only they are genuinely devotional taking my nanes with passion and intensity. Having blessed all likewise, Maha Lakshmi disappeared). Sanatkumara Uvacha: Ishtaapurtamcha sukrutam bhaagadevamcha chintitam, Tadetatpravadaam -yadya Lakshmi naama sahasrakam, Yoginah pathata Kshipram chintitaarthanavaapsyatha/ (Addressing the congregation of Munis, the Illustrious Son of Brahma, Maharshi Sanatkumara concluded the rendering of Shri Lakshmi Sahasra Naamaaavali and stated that as far as Devatas were concerned they have the means of Yagnas to secure their shares of blessings from Paramatma; but in case of mortals, one great adnantage is indeed available to Yogis and such noble beings in the form of rendings of Lakshmi Sahasra naama by means of which propitousness is assured in their on-going lives and also the means of attainng Salvation) Gaargya Uvacha: Sanatkumara Yogendra Ityukvaasa Dayanidhih, Anugrahyayayou Kshipram taamscha Dwadasha yoginah/ Tasmaadeydrahasyamcha gopyamjapyam prayatnatah, Ashtamya -amcha Chaturdasashyam Navamyaam Bhrigu vaasarey/ Pouramasyamamaayamcha Parvakaaley Visheshatah, Japedwaa Nitya kaaryesh Sarvaankaamaan -avaapnuyaat/ (As Maharshi made an exit after the rendering of Shri Lakshmi Sahasra Naamaavali, Garya Muni concluded his address to the Twelve Yogis that the Superlative Rendering of this most effective Supplication to Maha Lakshmi Devi is best performed in utmost secrecy and regard, preferably on Ashtaami Tithis, Chaturdashis, Navamis, Fridays, Pournamis,Amavasyas and especially on Parva Dinas or Festival Days. Indeed such dedicated and most sincere Sahasra Naama would usher on extreme propitiousness and unreserved fulfillment of desires and ambitions.) Iti Shri Skaanda Puraney Santakumara Samhitaayaam Lakshmi Sahasra naama stortram/Om Tat Sat/
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