Saturday 30 November 2013

Bhagavathy Seva / Thiruvilakku Puja & Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam - December 1st 2013



Sri Thirumeni Guruji will be performing a grand Bhagavathy Seva/Thiruvilakku Puja on December 1st 2013 at Club House, Ramaniyam – Abbotsbury, No. 42, CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet (Nilgiris Stores Abiramapuram-Near Police Station), Chennai, for the welfare of one and all. All are welcome to participate and receive the blessingss and grace of Devi Bhagavathy. For details contact no. 9003523673. 
Bhagavathy Seva / Thiruvilakku Puja is the worship of Devi Bhagavathy, which is believed to bestow all kinds of benefits to the devotee and also serves as a protection from all miseries and evils. The performance of the Bhagavathy Seva once a month is considered to be equal to visiting the temple for thirty days. Devotees can chant Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam during the Puja. Please bring your Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam Sthothram books for chanting.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam


Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning (...contd.)

56. Sriman nagara nayika - She who is the chief of Srinagara (a town)
57. Chinthamani grihanthastha - She who lives in the all wish full filling house
58. Pancha brahmasana sthitha - She who sits on the five brahmas viz., Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Esana and Sadashiva.
59. Maha padma davi samstha - She who lives in the forest of lotus flowers
60. Kadambha vana vasini - She who lives in the forest of Kadambha (Madurai city is also called Kadambha vana)

(…..to be continued)

Friday 29 November 2013

Thiruvilakku Puja / Bhagavathy Seva & Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam.



Sri Thirumeni Guruji will be performing a grand Bhagavathy Seva/Thiruvilakku Puja on December 1st 2013 at Club House, Ramaniyam – Abbotsbury, No. 42, CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet (Nilgiris Stores Abiramapuram-Near Police Station), Chennai, for the welfare of one and all. All are welcome to participate and receive the Grace of Devi Bhagavathy. Contact no. 9003523673.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam


Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning (...contd.)

51. Srvabharana Bhooshita - She who wears all the ornaments
52. Shivakameswarangastha - She who sits on the lap of Kameswara(shiva)
53. Shiva - She who is the personification of Shiva
54. Swadheena Vallabha - She whose husband obeys her
55. Summeru Madhya sringastha - She who lives in the central peak of Mount Meru

(…..to be continued)

Thursday 28 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam has 3 sections. The 1st section-poorva bhagam speaks about its origin. The 2nd section is the Sthothram which has the different names of Devi Bhagavathi that are arranged in the form of sthothram. These are also arranged in such a manner so as to describe Devi Bhagavathi. The 3rd sction-uttara Bhagam gives the benefits of chanting Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam. Please chant Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam regularly to receive the grace of Devi Bhagavathi.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning (...contd.)

46. Sinchana mani manjira manditha sri pamambuja - She who has feet wearing musical anklets filled with gem stones
47. Marali Mandha Gamana - She who has the slow gait like the swan
48. Maha Lavanya Sewadhi - She who has the store house of supreme beauty
49. Sarvaruna - She who has light reddish colour of the dawn in all her aspects
50. Anavadhyangi - She who has most beautiful limbs which do not lack any aspect of beauty
(…..to be continued)


Wednesday 27 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning (...contd.)

41. Indra kopa parikshiptha smarathunabha jangika - She who has forelegs like the cupids case of arrows followed by the bee called Indra kopa
42. Kooda Gulpha - She who has round ankles
43. Koorma prashta jayishnu prapadanvidha - She who has upper feet like the back of the tortoise
44. Nakadhi dhithi samchanna namajjana thamoguna - She who removes the darkness in the mind of her devotees by the sparkle of nails
45. Pada dwaya Prabha jala parakrutha saroruha - She who has two feet which are much more beautiful than lotus flowers
(…..to be continued)

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam


Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning (...contd.)

36. Sthana bhara dalan Madhya patta bhandha valithraya - She who has three stripes in her belly which looks like having been created to protect her tiny waist from her heavy bosoms
37. Arunaruna kausumba vasthra bhaswat kati thati - She who shines in her light reddish silk cloth worn over her tiny waist
38. Rathna kinkinika ramya rasana dhama bhooshitha - She who wears a golden thread below her waist decorated with bells made of precious stones
39. Kamesha gnatha sowbhagya mardworu dwayanvitha - She who has pretty and tender thighs known only to her consort, Kameshwara
40. Manikhya mukuta kara janu dwaya virajitha - She who has knee joints like the crown made of manikya below her thighs

(…..to be continued)

Monday 25 November 2013

Sri Thirumeni Guruji's Chennai Visit - November 2013


“Grace of God takes the form of Guru. To see the Guru is to see God. His presence purifies all.”
Sri Thirumeni Guruji will be in Chennai at No.12, Venkatanarayana Road, T. Nagar, Chennai from the 26th November 2013 to 5th December 2013. All are welcome to receive His Blessings and guidance.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning (...contd.)

31. Kankangadha Keyura Kamaniya Bujanvidha - She who wears golden Armlets
32. Rathna graiveya chinthaka lola muktha phalanvitha - She who wears necklace with moving pearls and dollar inlaid with gems
33. Kameswara prema rathna mani prathi pana sthani – She offers her bosoms to Kameswara in return for his love.
34. Nabhyala vala Romali latha phala kucha dwayi - She who has bosoms that are like fruits borne on the creeper of tiny hairs raising from her belly.
35. Lakshya roma latha dharatha samunneya madhyama - She who is suspected to have a waist because of the creeper like hairs raising from there
(…..to be continued)

Sunday 24 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahsranamam

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning (...contd.)

26. Karpoora Veedi Kamodha Samakarsha digandara - She who chews betel leaf with the spices which give perfume in all directions
27. Nija Sallabha Madhurya Vinirbhardista Kacchabhi - She who has voice sweeter than the notes produced by Sarawathi Devis Veena(This is called Kachabhi)
28. Mandasmitha prabha poora majjat Kamesha manasa - She who has lovely smile which is like the river in which the mind of cupid plays
29. Anakalidha Sadrushya Chibuka sri virajitha - She who has a beautiful chin which has nothing else to compare
30. Kamesha baddha mangalya sutra shobitha kandhara - She who shines with the sacred thread in her neck tied by Lord Kameshwara

(…..to be continued)


Sri Thirumeni Guruji's Chennai Visit

Sri Thirumeni Guruji will be in Chennai at No.12, Venkatanarayana Road, T. Nagar, Chennai from the 26th November 2013 to 5th December 2013. All are welcome to receive His Blessings and guidance.

Saturday 23 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam


Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam has the different names of Devi Bhagavathi that are arranged in the form of sthothram. These are also arranged in such a manner so as to describe Devi Bhagavathi. The sthothram is based on Pancha Kruthis. They are srishti(creation), sthithi(protection), samharam(destruction), thirodhanam(hiding), anugraha(blessing). Devi herself has been described as “pancha kruthya parAyanA”, in the Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam. This means that the Devi Bhagavathi does srishti as Sri Brahma, sthithi as Sri Vishnu, samharam as Sri Rudra, thirodhanam as Sri Eashwara and anugraha as Sri Sadashiva.
Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning
21. Kadambha manjari kluptha karna poora manohara - She who has beautiful ears like the kadamba flowers
22. Thadanga yugali bhootha thapanodupa mandala - She who wears the sun and the moon as her ear studs
23. Padma raga sila darsha paribhavika polabhu - She who has cheeks which shine more than the mirror made of Padmaraga
24. Nava vidhruma bimbha sri nyakkari rathna chhadha - She whose lips are like beautiful new corals
25. Shuddha vidyangurakara dwija pangthi dwayojjala - She who has teeth which look like germinated true knowledge(Shodasakshari vidya)
(…..to be continued)

Friday 22 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Please chant Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam every day or atleast every Friday since it will surely please Devi Bhagavathi who will answer all prayers.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning

16. Muka chandra kalankabha mriganabhi viseshaka - She who has the thilaka(dot) of Musk in her forehead which is like the black shadow in the moon
17. Vadana smara mangalya griha thorana chillaka - She who has beautiful eyelids which look like the ornaments to her face which is like cupids home
18. Vakthra lakshmi –parivaha-chalan meenabha lochana - She who has beautiful eyes which look like fish in the pond of her face
19. Nava champaka –pushpabha-nasa dhanda virajitha - She who has nose like freshly opened flowers of Champaka
20. Thara kanthi thiraskari nasabharana bhasura - She who has a nose ring which shines more than the star

(…..to be continued)

Thursday 21 November 2013

Sri Thirumeni Guruji's Chennai Visit - November 2013

Sri Thirumeni Guruji will be in Chennai at No.12, Venkatanarayana Road, T. Nagar, Chennai from the 26th November 2013 to 5th December 2013. All are welcome to receive His Blessings and guidance.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning

11. Pañcha than māthra sāyaka - "She who has five bows of touch , smell, hearing, taste and sight"
12. Nijāruna prabhā pūra majjath brahmānda mandala - She who makes all the universe immerse in her red colour which is like the sun in the dawn
13. Champakasōka – punnāga-sowgandhika- lasath kacha - "She who wears in her hair flowers like Champaka, Punnaga and Sowgandhika"
14. Kuru vinda mani – srēni-kanath kōtira manditha - She whose crown glitters with rows of inlaid precious stones (Padmaraga stones)
15. Ashtami chandra vibhrāja – dhalika sthala shōbhitha - She who has a beautiful forehead like the half moon (visible on eighth day from new moon)
(…..to be continued)

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Sri Thirumeni Guruji's Chennai Visit - November 2013

Sri Thirumeni Guruji will  be visiting Chennai this month. He will be in Chennai from November 26th 2013 to December 5th 2013. All are welcome to see him and seek his Blessings.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam





The sacred abode of Sri Lalithambika is the Sree nagaram. Sree nagaram has 25 streets encircling it. They are made of iron, steel, copper, lead, alloy made of five metals, silver, gold, the white Pushpa raga stone, the red Padmaraga stone, Onyx, diamond, Vaidoorya, Indra neela (topaz), pearl, Marakatha, coral, nine gems and mixture of gems and precious stones. In the eighth street is the forest of Kadambas or Kadamba Vanam. This is presided by Sri Syamala Devi. In the fifteenth street live the Ashta Digh palakas. In the sixteenth lives Sri Varahi alias Sri Dandini who is her commander in chief of Sri Lalithambika’s army. In the seventeenth street live the different Yoginis. In the eighteenth street lives Sri Maha Vishnu.In the nineteenth street lives Sri Esana, in the twentieth Sri Thara Devi, twenty first Sri Varuni , the twenty second Sri Kurukulla who presides over the fort of pride, twenty third Sri Marthanda Bhairawa, twenty fourth the moon and twenty fifth Sri Manmatha presiding over the forest of love.

In the center of the Sree Nagaram is the Maha Padma Vana - the great lotus forest, and within it the Chintamani Griha ot the house of holy thought. In its north east is the Chid agni kunda and on both sides of its eastern gate are the houses of Sri Manthrini and Sri Dhandini. On its four gates stand the Chaduramnaya gods for watch and ward. And within it is the Sree chakram.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning

6. Udyath bhanu sahasrabha - She who glitters like thousand rising suns
7. Chadur bahu samanvidha - She who has four arms
8. Ragha Swaroopa pasadya - She who has love for all in the form of rope or pasa - which she holds in one of her left hands
9. Krodhakarankusojwala - She who glitters and has anger in the form of Anghusa –in one of her right hands.
10. Mano Rupeshu Kodanda - She who has the bow of sweet cane which is her mind
(…..to be continued)

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Meaning

1. Srimatha - Mother who gives immeasurable wealth and who removes all sorrows and gives only happiness.-indicates also her role of creation

2. Sri maharajni - She who is the empress and who takes care of the universe- indicates her role of protection

3. Sri math simhasaneshwari - She who sits on the throne of lions-indicates her role of destruction

4. Chidagni Kunda Sambootha - She who rose from the fire of knowledge and is the ultimate truth

5. Deva karya samudhyatha - She who is interested in helping the devas
(......to be continued)

Monday 18 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam


Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam is the only Sahasranamam, which does not repeat itself. Its language is ornate, with abundant alliteration, but the text contains many hidden strings of mantras and messages. Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in Sthotra form and the other in mantra form. In the Sthotram form, all 1,000 names are separated into sthotrams of a few names each and recited in this way. In the mantra form, each name is said individually, preceded by "Om" and followed by "Namah". When chanted in mantra form, the endings of each name are generally changed to "e" or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite Lalitha Sahasranamam during archana. Both ways, however, are equally effective.

Meaning of the Dhyana (continued)
Sakumkumalepana –malikachumbi-Kasthurikam,
Samanda hasithekshanam sashra chapa pasangusam,
Asesha jana mohinim –maruna malya bhoosham bara,
Japa-kusuma-basuram japa vidhou smarathembikam.

Meditate on her,
Who applies saffron on her body,
Who applies musk attracted by bees on her,
Who has a beautiful smile,
Who has with her bows, arrows and Pasangusa,
Who attracts all the souls,
Who wears red garland,
Who wears ornaments great,
And who is of the colour of the red hibiscus.
(…..to be continued)


Sunday 17 November 2013

Karthikai Deepam

Kartikai Deepam is the lighting of lamps on the Krittika or Kartika Nakshataram day in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Karthigai month. There are several reasons or stories behind observing Karthigai Deepam. A popular belief is that the day is the birthday of Lord Muruga. The lamps are also lit for a happy married life and for the well being of children in the family. Another legend associated with Karthigai Deepam is that King Bali surrendered before Lord Vishnu. King Bali attained moksha by surrendering all his wealth and himself before Lord Vishnu. Special offerings made from puffed rice and beaten rice is believed to be due to this legend. Another popular legend associated with that of Karthigai Deepam is that of Lord Shiva appearing in the form of Lingodhbhava – a pillar of fire with no end and beginning. This is celebrated at the famous Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswar Temple as the Thiruvannamalai Deepam. May this Karthikai Deepam usher in all prosperity and peace to all.

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

On receiving a divine command from Sri Lalitha Devi Herself, the ashta or eight Vak devathas composed Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam. These Vak devathas are Vasini, Kameshwari, Aruna, Vimala, Jayinee, Modhinee, Sarveshwari and Koulini. Sri Laitha Sahasranamam says that "One can worship Sri Lalithambika only if She wishes us to do so". Everything happens on Her will only. Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam is in the form of a dialogue between Sri Hayagriva, an avatar of Sri Mahavishnu and Agastya Maharishi. The temple of Sri Lalithambika at Thirumeeyachur, near Kumbakonam is said to be the place where Agastya Maharishi was initiated into Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam. Another version is that the Upanishad Bramham Mutt at Kanchipuram is the place where this initiation happened. Meaning of the Dhyana (continued): Dyayeth padmasanastham vikasitha vadanam padma pathrayathakshim, Hemabham peethavasthram karakalitha-lasadhema padmam varangim, Sarvalangara yuktham sathatham abhayadam bhaktha namram bhavanim. Srividyam santhamuthim sakala suranutham sarva sampat pradhatrim. Meditate I do, On her who sits on a lotus, On her who has a smiling face, On her who has long eyes like the lotus leaf, On her who glitters like gold, On her who wears red cloths, On her who has a golden lotus in her hand, On her who grants all desires, On her who is dressed with perfection, On her who gives protection, On her who has soft heart to her devotees, On her who is Sri vidya , On her who is forever peaceful, On her who is worshipped by gods, And on her who gives all wealth. (…..to be continued)

Saturday 16 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam occurs in Brahmanda purana (Old epic of the universe) in the Chapter on discussion between Sri Hayagreeva and Maharishi Agasthya. Sri Hayagreeva is an incarnation of Sri Vishnu with the horse head and is believed to be the storehouse of knowledge. Maharishi Agasthya is one of the great sages of yore who requested Sri Hayagreeva to teach him the most holy 1000 names of Sri Lalithambika .This is also called the Rahasya Nama Sahasra (the thousand secret names). Reading it , meditating on the meaning of the names would lead to the fulfillment of all the wishes of the devotees. Meaning of the Dhyana (continued): Arunam Karuna thrangitakshim dhrutha –pasangusa-pushpabana-chapam, Animadhibhi-ravrutham mayukai –raha mityeva vibhavaye Bhavanim. I imagine of my goddess Bhavani, Who has a colour of the rising sun. Who has eyes which are waves of mercy, Who has bow made of sweet cane, Arrows made of soft flowers, And pasanugusa in her hands, And who is surrounded, By her devotees with powers great, As personification of the concept of “aham”. (…..to be continued)

Friday 15 November 2013

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam

Please chant regularly Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam (1000 names of Devi) which is a very powerful form of prayer to Goddess Sri Lalithambika. It is a secret and very sacred text or mantra, which has been revealed to mankind through a discussion between Sri Hayagriva and the great Rishi Sri Agasthya. Regular chanting will surely bless the devotee with all kinds of spiritual and material benefits. It will give the most advantageous benefits if one chants them with their meanings in mind. The devotee will be able to express more and get closer to Devi. Meaning of the Dhayana: Sindhuraruna vigraham trinayanam manikya mouli spurath Thara Nayaga sekaram smitha mukhi mapina vakshoruham, Panibhayam alipoorna ratna chashakam rakthothpalam vibhrathim, Soumyam ratna gatastha raktha charanam, dhyayeth paramambikam. Meditate on that Ambika, Who has a body of the colour of saffron, Who has the three graceful eyes, Who has a jeweled crown , Adorned by the moon, Who always has a captivating smile, Who has high and firm bust, Who has wine filled cup made of precious stones, And reddish flowers in her hands, Who forever is the ocean of peace, And who keeps her red holy feet. On a jeweled platform. ...... to be continued

Thursday 14 November 2013

Quote of the Day

The Guru is Brahman Himself. He is an ocean of bliss, knowledge and mercy. He is the captain of your soul. He is the fountain of joy. He removes all your troubles, sorrows and obstacles. He shows you the right divine path. He tears your veil of ignorance. He makes you immortal and divine. He transmutes your lower, diabolical nature. He gives you the rope of knowledge and saves you when you are drowning in this ocean of Samsara. Do not consider him to be only a man. If you take him as a man, you are a beast. Worship your Guru and bow to him with reverence.

Wednesday 13 November 2013