COMMENTS


Manisha
March 14, 2024 04:03 PM

hello sir, i recently came across the power of LS. And i want to recite it. But there are lot of questions running in my mind. as a beginner i am afraid to read it(there might be a chance of makiing mistakes). Iam really facing lot of obstacles in my career. Can listening to LS help me to overcome those obstacles? If yes, how many times should I listen? when should I listen? Can I listen in the afternoon and what are the steps to learn it? What the things I should follow? Please help me get a clear glance over the LS. Thank you!

Krishna
March 14, 2024 04:03 PM

The entirety of Śrīvidyā (the practice of Lalita tantra) is encapsulated within the sacred Śrī Lalitā Sahasranāmam. Recitation of this stotra and the subsequent unlocking of its potential, is possible for the sādhakas of Śrīvidyā and particularly for the initiates of the coveted Pañcadaśī mantra. Considering that you are not initiated into Śrīvidyā, my suggestion is that you start learning the meanings of the nāmas, a few of them everyday and contemplate upon their meanings. Once you have completed the same, chances are, that you may find relief in your material desires and wants. You may also wish to check with a jyotish astrologer and see what grahas could be impacting you currently and perform sādhanas associated with them, to obtain some relief. Anyone yearning for self-realization and a deeper meaning of life etc. can learn and practice Śrīvidyā. It is important to note that material desires do not get fulfilled so easily and some suffering is inescapablle. All of this can be reduced if there is a proper guru who can assist in your journey. Related to the timing of the Śrī Lalitā Sahasranāmam, I would recommend that you read this article thoroughly including the comments. Hopefully, this may answer all your queries.

Krishna
March 14, 2024 03:03 PM

I have made the necessary corrections. The bīja and śakti have been corrected in the Viniyoga and the Ṛṣyādi nyāsa section.

Krishna
March 14, 2024 12:03 PM

Everything that exists and that which is unmanifested, is consciousness, either dormant or active. This is the knowledge that is dawning upon you. It is a huge blessing from the Divine Mother. Enjoy!

Krishna
March 14, 2024 12:03 PM

It is explained in the mantra components/FAQ article. Please refer to that as we keep adding more information to it from time to time.

Koman
March 14, 2024 07:03 AM

Namaste sir, thank you for providing the elaborated meaning of the mantras. I found this clip which helps perfecting my pronunciation of the mantras which I think it can be helpful to others. https://youtu.be/Pk9AJcBZjAE?si=YI3eiDX0pu_bPL9e

Kevin
March 13, 2024 10:03 PM

Namaste Krishna Sir. Referring to the above, in the viniyoga it is saying "aim beejam, shreem shakti, svaahaa keelakam" while in the laghunyasa it says "hreem beejaaya, shreem shaktaye, svahaaa keelakaaya". Should the beeja, shakti and keelaka in the Viniyoga and Laghunyaasa correspond to each other or is it that the article is correct as published? Thank you.

Markandeyanath
March 13, 2024 08:03 PM

hello again, Krishnaji! Could you, please, explain bija 'sam', that's used with the last upachara here?

PN
March 13, 2024 02:03 PM

Humble Pranaams Krishnaji, I had a very strange experience recently which doing my Nithya Karma of chanting the mantra given by my Guru. So this popular thought enters my mind that we humans are remnants of Stars that have probably died some billions of years ago. But this thought suddenly transformed into this thought that if we than have consciousness, why can't they? And my attention was drawn to the Sun and I got this feeling that the not only is the Sun conscious, there is billions of years of knowledge and wisdom there. And I remember I prayed to the Sun then and my entire rest of the chanting I felt this 'glow' in my mind. It felt very real then & also the thought that maybe we are limiting ourselves by thinking what Life really means in this Universe and the same could be said for Earth & other planets too. And yet now after days passed, I am not so sure anymore and am questioning myself, was is really true or just my imagination? Posing the same question to you Krishnaji. Please clear my doubts!

Krishna
March 13, 2024 01:03 PM

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