Shri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Namam 64: Shri dEvarshi-gana-sanghAta stUamAnAtma-Vaibhava (OM devarShigaNasa ~ NghAtastUyamAnAtmavaibhAyai namaH)

In Namams 64 to 84, we will be seeing the Divine Mother destroying the Bhandasura.

The Divine Mother is praised by many celestial beings (Devas) and Sages.The meaning of this Namam can be that the Divine Mother is being praised for helping celestial beings (Devas) and Sages in many ways.

Bhandasura due to his ignorance had forgotten his position and tortured celestial beings (Devas) and Sages. In Meru Mountain, celestial beings (Devas) and Sages did a Yagam seeking the Divine Mother’s help to save them from Bhandasura. She came out of the Yaga fire. She assembled and assigned duties to her army of Goddesses to get ready for war with Bhandasura.

The Divine Mother is present everywhere in the universe. She can help Her devotees without any delay. When Bhandasura was later defeated, celestial beings (Devas) and Sages kept praising the Divine Mother for Her might. Her real power (majesty) is incomparable to any other being in this universe. She is embodiment of supreme self.

May the Divine Mother help me in my performing my duties well and reach Her for my salvation.

Close enough meanings:

Anatma is great assemblage of Gods, celestial beings (Devas) and Sages

Gana means number; many

Stuyam is who has acquired the habit of giving

C N Nachiappun

Singapore, 28 March 2020.

References:

1.      The Thousand Names of the Divine Mother published in English by Mata Amritanandamayi Center, San Ramon, California, USA, with Commentary by T. V Narayana Menon.

2.      Shri Lalitha Ahasranama Stoistrom published in Tamil by N. Ramaswami Iyer charities’ societies, Trichirapalli, India, with Commentary by C. V. Radhakrishna Sastry.

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3.    The Lalitha Sahasranamam published in Tamil by Shri Ramakrishna Thapovanam, Thiruipparaithurai,Trichy District, Tamilnadu, India with commentary by Shrimath Swami Sithbavandar.