Shri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Namam 9: Shri Krodha Kar Ankusojjuala (OM krodhAkArA ~ NkushojjvalAyai namaH)

The Divine Mother holds an Ankusam (similar to a goad used to control a mad elephant with sharp edges) to manage the dislikes by the souls. She holds this Ankusam in one of her four hands. From last namam, we know that she also holds a Pasam in one of her other hands.

All souls at various stages of growth and maturity have to face the enemies. This is a process designed by the nature. The ability to face and manage the enemies in life is a key learning skill needed for the souls. Such enemies will even destroy the souls. It is essential for the soul to fight such enemies. However much the souls are able to overcome many times such enemies, the souls are to be reborn again and again to deal with such destroying enemies. This is an important training the souls have to go through with the Divine Mother’s support. The Divine Mother allows the souls to be reborn and face enemies. This is a process for the souls to grow and be matured to be nearer to the Almighty.

From the last namam, we understood that the Divine Mother has the Pasam in one of her hands to create an attachment in souls at various stages. From this namam we understand that the Divine Mother also has an Ankusam in another hand. All these supporting weapons are for helping the devotees to attain higher stages in their life cycle to be nearing the Almighty.

C N Nachiappun
Singapore, 02 February 2020.