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Sanskrit:
सम्पत्करीसमारूढसिन्धुरव्रजसेविता ।
अश्वारूढाधिष्ठिताश्वकोटिकोटिभिरावृता ॥ २५ ॥
English:
sampatkarīsamārūḍhasindhuravrajasēvitā |
aśvārūḍhādhiṣṭhitāśvakōṭikōṭibhirāvr̥tā ॥ 25 ॥
Tamil:
ஸம்பத்கரீஸமாரூட⁴ஸிந்து⁴ரவ்ரஜஸேவிதா ।
அஶ்வாரூடா⁴தி⁴ஷ்டி²தாஶ்வகோடிகோடிபி⁴ராவ்ருதா ॥ 25 ॥
Meaning:
In this 25th verse, Śrī Lalitā appears as:
The Supreme Commander of divine forces, accompanied by Sampatkarī Devī riding upon elephants, and an immense cavalry of horse-mounted warriors numbering in countless crores. She is the majestic sovereign who commands the balance of power in the cosmic battlefield.
Meditation:
Envision Śrī Lalitā at the heart of a vast divine army, elephants and horses extending infinitely, each movement guided by Her supreme will. This verse teaches us that spiritual abundance and strength are not solitary—they are supported by collective forces of dharma that rally when guided by divine leadership. She is both the source of command and the assurance of victory.
Sanskrit: सम्पत्करी-समारूढ-सिन्धुर-व्रज-सेविता
Tamil: ஸம்பத்கரீ-ஸமாரூட⁴-ஸிந்து⁴ர-வ்ரஜ-ஸேவிதா
Meaning: She who is served by the herd of elephants, riding on Sampatkarī Devi — the commander of the elephant corps in Her divine army.
Reflection: Elephants signify strength, wisdom, and majestic steadiness. Riding at the forefront on such power, She shows that true leadership blends authority with grace and patience.
Contemporary Reflection: Leadership is not just about being at the top — it’s about moving forward with steady wisdom, commanding respect through calm strength, and inspiring the team to work in harmony.
Meditation: “May I lead with the strength of wisdom and the steadiness of purpose, inspiring unity in every step I take.”
Sanskrit: अश्वारूढा-धिष्ठिताश्व-कोटिकोटिभि-रावृता
Tamil: அஶ்வாரூடா⁴-தி⁴ஷ்டி²தாஶ்வ-கோடிகோடிபி⁴-ராவ்ருதா”
Meaning: She who is surrounded by countless millions of horses, riding on Aśvārūḍhā Devi — the commander of the cavalry in Her celestial army.
Reflection: Horses embody speed, vitality, and decisive action. By leading this mighty cavalry, She teaches the power of swift, purposeful movement when the moment to act arrives.
Contemporary Reflection: Opportunities are like galloping horses — they must be recognized and acted upon quickly. True success comes when speed is guided by vision and discipline.
Meditation: “May I act with clarity and purpose, harnessing my energy to ride the waves of opportunity at the right time.”
Audio courtesy of The Sanskrit Channel
Video courtesy of Sri Sankara TV YouTube channel