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It is a hymn that
describes the 1000 various names of Sree Lalitha and praises God as the Divine Mother or Gods Shakti
or Power. It is presented in the form of instructions imparted to the Agasthya Maharishi by Hayagriva who
is an incarnation of Sree Maha Vishnu. The Lalitha Purana explains about the manifestation of Goddess
for the destruction of a demon called Banasura. It provides details about the construction of Sreepura, in
the form of Sree Chakra. Sree Adi Sankaracharya and Sree Bhaskararaya had contributed commentaries
for Trisati and Sahasranama.
She was extremely beautiful, having dark thick long hair with scent of Champak, Asoka and Punnaga
flowers, having the musk thilaka on her forehead, Having eyelids which appeared as if it is the gate of the
house of God of love ,having eyes which were like fish playing in the beauteous lake of her face, Having
nose with studs which shined more than the stars, Having ears with sun and moon as studs, having
cheeks which were like mirror of Padma raga, Having beautiful rows of white teeth, Chewing Thamboola
with camphor, having voice sweeter than the sound emanating from Veena of Saraswati, Having such a
beautiful smile that Lord Shiva himself could not take his eyes off, Wearing Mangala soothra and
necklaces with beautiful shining dollars, Having breasts which were capable of buying the invaluable love
of Kameshwara, having row of faint beautiful hair raising from her belly, having stomach with three pretty
folds, wearing red silk tied with a string with red bells. Having thighs which steal the heart of Kameshwara,
Having knees which looked like crowns made of precious gems, having voluptuous legs, having upper
part of the feet resembling the back of tortoise, Having feet which resembled the lamps made of gems
which could dispel worries from the mind of devotees and a body with the golden red colour. She was
given in marriage to Lord Kameshwara and made to stay in Sree Nagara at the top of Maha Meru
Mountain.
Hayagriva recites the story of the incarnation of Sree Lalitha Devi to Agasthya Maharishi, where he
describes the abode of Sree Lalitha (Sreepura), the Panchadashakshari, the unity of the Sree Yantra,
Sree Vidya, Sree Lalithambika and Sree Guru. However, Hayagriva does not mention about Sree Lalitha
Sahasranama. When Agasthya Maharishi repeatedly asks Hayagriva to enlighten him about the Lalitha
Sahasranama, Hayagriva explains the reasons why Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is so divine and sacred,
and finally tells him the reason as to why its knowledge has to be imparted to those who are highly
potential and exalted. He also tells Agasthya Maharishi the reasons why it was not imparted initially.
Lord Siva married her in the avatar of Kameshwara and the Kingdom of Sree Lalitha originated from the
Sreepura, a beautiful city at the crest of the mount Meru, built in the form of Sree Chakra. In a fierce battle
that lasted for a long time, Sree Lalitha destroyed Banasura.
The philosophical base of this unprecedented success of the Devi is that, the ajnana (ignorance) is
removed by Jnana (realization).
Barren women get the gift of children by taking ghee that has been made potent by chanting Lalitha
Sahasranama.
By daily chanting of the Sahasranama, the effects of evil spells are removed
All the faults arising from not completing puja rituals or from not observing various rites on time are
removed by the chanting of this hymn. This hymn may be chanted instead of various expiatory rituals.
Relief from afflictions due to the influence of planets or evil spirits can be removed by chanting the
Sahasranama while holding some water and then pouring that water over the head.
Devi protects those who chant this hymn daily from dangers and from attacks by enemies. Victory in
battle is gained through the chanting.
Daily chanting of the Sahasranama augments prosperity, eloquence and fame.
The Sahasranama may be chanted by those who are in any of the four stages of life (brahmacharya,
grihastha, vanaprastha and sannyasa).
By performing yagnas of Lalitha Sahasranama, the consolidation of dharma becomes possible in the
Kali Yuga.
It is difficult to please Devi without the chanting of Lalitha Sahasranama. Through this hymn, the sins
accrued in many births are removed.