Shri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Namam 780: Shri Vishvato mukhi (ōṃ viśvatōmukhyai namaḥ

The Divine Mother has faces in or is looking at all directions.

The Divine Mother has faces in all directions. The devotee may sit in any place and face any direction and pray to Her. There is no question as to if that is correct; She is always there everywhere in every direction. The true devotee can see Her in everywhere in the universe.

She is the face of all universal beings, which originally have come from Her or Brahman. If we assume someone as the Divine Mother and offer food to that person, that food gets delivered to the Divine Mother.

The Divine Mother guides every living being on its life path with Her cosmic Virat form.

The Divine Mother has faces in all directions.  

C N Nachiappan

Singapore, 15 March 2022; updated 31 May 2025.

 

References:

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

2.     Shri Lalitha Sahasranama Stostram 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

Shri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Namam 779: Shri Virajasha (ōṃ virajasē namaḥ)

The Divine Mother is without and beyond Rajas (one of the three gunas, namely Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas).

Rajas means desire and anger, To Arjunan’s question,” what draws men to sinful deeds?’, Krishna gave the answer “It is desire and anger, both born of Rajo Guna” (Gita 3.37). The Divine Mother is beyond all these negative issues.

Rajas also means light, water, and worlds. All three share the quality of mobility with the prefix Vi (distinguished or special). We get Viraja meaning as, “one who possesses special radiance, holy waters and exalted world”.

The Divine Mother is without any sins. Due to papa or sins, the soul assumes, it is different from Brahman. So, with sin, the soul considers it something not to be the Self, the Brahman. When we say that the soul has birth and death cycle, it is due to temporary separation of the soul from Brahman. Due to sin or papa, a soul cannot reach the Divine Mother or the Brahman, Humans with Rajo guna have defects in their life. For those who have renounced all desires (like Yogis), there is no rajas. The Divine Mother with Her fullness always has no need to search for desired things. So, She is celebrated as Viraja.

In India Odisha state, there is a temple for Viraja Devi and a Viraja River. Her darshan is said to purify seven generations of sins of souls. Also, Viraja, a river, is said to flow from Heaven. She is without any papa or sin.

The Divine Mother is without and beyond Rajas Guna.  

C N Nachiappan

Singapore, 14 March 2022; updated 31 May 2025.

 

 

 

 

References:

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

2.     Shri Lalitha Sahasranama Stostram 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

Shri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Namam 778: Shri Viradrupa (ōṃ virāḍrūpāyai namaḥ)

The Divine Mother is in the form of the Cosmic Whole.

Bhagavad Gita (Xi. 10) chapter 11 describes the Cosmic Form of Brahman. “With countless mouths, countless eyes, with countless marvelous appearances, countless divine ornaments, countless uplifting divine weapons (the form Krishna had shown)”. The Virat form consists of the whole universe. Virat means gigantic and enormous, also Shiva.

The universe is a Cosmic whole. The Divine Mother is in that form. With our human eyes, when we see only a tiny part of the universe. She is in all forms. We could see, there is nothing but Her; those who do not understand Her, are searching for Her darshan. When we understand Her real self, we realise that she safeguards us under Her care. When we are immersed in prayers and Japa, we will realize Her Virat form and enjoy it fully. Like a fish living in water and growing, we will live under the care of the Divine Mother with all Her blessings and kindnesses.

To consider anything good or bad in this universe is due to our ignorance. Through Her forms, the Divine Mother delivers major things to mankind. If we understand this truth, we are fortunate. The Virat form of the Divine Mother and the Visvarupam of Lord Krishna (which Arjuna saw in Mahabharta), are the same. Like an ocean is there forever, Virat form of the Divine Mother is there forever.

Five elements created by the Divine Mother form the basis of the Universe. Shiva the Virat is sharing half of Himself with the Divine Mother as in Ardhanareeswara; by this unison the Divine Mother is in such Virat form as well.

The Divine Mother is the Virat, the gigantic and enormous form.  

C N Nachiappan

Singapore, 13 March 2022; updated 31 May 2025.

 

 

References:

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

2.     Shri Lalitha Sahasranama Stostram 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

Shri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Namam 777: Shri Viraradhya (ōṃ vīrārādhyāyai namaḥ)

The Divine Mother is worshipped by great and heroic people.

She is worshipped and celebrated by heroic persons. The one who is with all the strengths is celebrated as the leader. When he tries to maintain the acceptable dharma everywhere, he is called the hero. He learns on his own to do the right things, without anybody telling him what to do. He surrenders to the Divine Mother and gets more strength and power. He spends such powers on his dharmic actions. The Divine Mother is celebrated by such heroic persons; She is called aptly Viraradhya.

Those who can use their strength in an emergency are the heroes. They worship the Divine Mother to gain victory in their actions. They follow high quality culture; they get their children to follow the dharmic ways. They are good role models, with their minds controlled not to seek external things from others. Heroic people enjoy their life. They can control the opposing person’s minds and safeguard others.

Viras are not only heroic warriors, but they are also knowers of the Self, those who have subdued desire, anger, and other negative qualities or gunas.

Vira is the one who removes the pain. The Divine Mother is worshipped by the Mahatmas who are intent on helping others. The one who is opposed to duality is also a Vira. The Divine Mother is the object of worship by yogis, who have no sense of duality. Vira may also be Virabhadra. (The name is derived from the Sanskrit Vira, meaning “hero,” and Bhadra, meaning auspicious. An incarnation of Shiva, Virabhadra was created to destroy the yagna (fire sacrifice) of Daksha, the son of Brahma.) The Divine Mother is worshipped by Virabhadra also.

The Divine Mother is worshipped by great and heroic people.   

C N Nachiappan

Singapore, 12 March 2022; updated 31 May 2025.

 

 

References:

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

2.     Shri Lalitha Sahasranama Stostram 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

Shri Lalitha Sahasranamam: Namam 776: Shri Mandara Kusuma priya (ōṃ mandārakusumapriyāyai namaḥ)

The Divine Mother is fond of Mandara flowers.

Mandara is one of the Kalpa vrukshas or a celestial wish fulfilling tree. The Divine Mother is fond of its flower. There are five kinds of celestial trees namely, Mandara, Parijat, Santana, Kalpa vrukshas, and Harichandana. Mandara is also called the white Arka flower.

Mandara trees  around the Divine Mother’s Chinthamani abode in Her gardens..

The Divine Mother is fond of Mandara flowers.  

 

C N Nachiappan; Updated 24 May 2025

Singapore, 11 March 2022.

 

References:

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

2.     Shri Lalitha Sahasranama Stostram 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

My thoughts on global financial market conditions as of 08 June 2025, Sunday

My thoughts on global financial market conditions as of 08 June 2025, Sunday: 

1) until last Thursday, USA employment data were weak indicating the slowing USA economy. On Friday non farm payroll was a bit high. President Trump is asking federal reserve to lower interest rate by one full 100 basis points. Will federal reserve oblige him? 

2) At Trump's request Chinese president Xi spoke to him over phone 90 minutes last Thursday. Both USA and  Chinese will meet in London early next week  to continue trade talks. Key issue of rare metal magnets for auto industries will be released by China. otherwise US and other centers auto productions would have to come to standstill. It is not known what concession Trump has agreed with thee Chinese for releasing the rare magnets.

3) Elon Musk versus Trump split had cost Tesla company more than 100  billions market capitalization loss. Personally Musk lost more 22 billions personal wealth. Trump is looking conceal all government contracts, subsidiaries to Musk related companies. A great public break of two big boys. Both do not have a good behavioral standing in general. 

4) overall USD is to weaken further 20 to 15 percent, US asset markets are due for further correction downward may be ten more percent? 

5) Metals like gold prices are holding up, will it go to 4000 level soon? Silver seem to break upwards, long over due may be to 40 level. other metals like platinum, palladium copper are moving up. 

6) Indian RBI took a bold move to reduce large interest rate down. Indian asset markets knee jerk reason will die down soon, Indian Rupee's weakness towards 100 will eat way any apparent advantage seen for Indian markets until the Rupee depreciation issue is settled.

 7) Good luck your trading ahead. 

C n Nachiappan, 

08 June 2025, 

Singapore.

Dharmic way of life, an example 06 June 2025

          Dharmic way of life, an example 

Recently, one tank road Shri Thendayuthapani temple priest, was telling me this story. I found it interesting, and thought of sharing with you. There was man just prayed everyday to "Chitragupta", the accountant to keep papa punya calculations for all humans, which was used to determine if that human will go to Heaven or Hell after his life in this world. The person's D day was nearing. Chitragupta checked and found this person would be allowed to stay in heaven for one day only and after that he must be thrown down to hell. The day before the D Day, Chitragupta went to this person and indicated this. Also he suggested to him to dig enough water tanks or urani. After  digging a tank, collect one big cup of water and feed to a cow. The person tried but he could not get water, his digging extended to many areas, finally he got a cup of water to feed to a cow nearby. The next day when the "Yamen" came to take his life and asked, the person said to take him to first to heaven and afterwards to hell for rest of his time. He was brought to heaven, but his days in heaven keep growing. When enquired, the answer was that the next day there was heavy rain fall in his digging tank areas. The tanks were filled and many, many cows had taken water from such tankful of water. That helped him to stay long long time in heaven. 

The point is that any small dharmic action done by a person helps him in future lives. The nature or the divine system keeps accounts and calculations of all good and bad things to reward to a human accordingly. 

 C N Nachiappan 

06 June 2025, 

Singapore.