Thursday, April 9, 2020

Shri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Namam 75: Shri Mantrinyamba Viracita Vishanga Vadha Toshita (OM mantriNyambAvirachitaviSha ~ NgavadhatoShitAyai namaH)


The Divine Mother shows great joy (rejoices) at the killing of demon Vishanga in battle by Goddess Mantrini (Shyamala Devi).

Bhanda got a boon from Lord Siva that he can create different demons at his will. He created Vishukra (his army commander) from his right shoulder. Vishnga  (his Minister) from his left shoulder. These two demons were considered as brothers. Goddess Mantrini (Shyamala Devi) killed this Vishnga in the battle.

Vishnga can be understood in two ways. One is for attachment to or desire for worldly pleasures. The other one is poisonous in essence. At first all the worldly enjoyments through the sensory organs will look like the nectar (ambrosia or amrita) but will turn into poison later for a person seeking liberation.

Goddess Mantrini (Shyamala Devi) killed Vishanga. The Divine Mother is pleased very much.



Close enough meanings:
Viracita is arranged; made; prepared; effected; put together;
Vadha is killing; slaughter; destruction; execution
Toshita is satisfied


C N Nachiappun           
Singapore, 08 April 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.
3.     The Lalitha Sahasranamam published in Tamil by Shri Ramakrishna Thapovanam, Thiruipparaithurai,Trichy District, Tamilnadu, India with commentary by Shrimath Swami Sithbavandar.

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