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Sanskrit:
भण्डपुत्रवधोद्युक्तबालाविक्रमनन्दिता ।
मन्त्रिण्यम्बाविरचितविषङ्गवधतोषिता ॥ २९ ॥
English:
bhaṇḍaputravadhōdyuktabālāvikramananditā |
mantriṇyambāviracitaviṣaṅgavadhatōṣitā ॥ 29 ॥
Tamil:
ப⁴ண்ட³புத்ரவதோ⁴த்³யுக்தபா³லாவிக்ரமநந்தி³தா ।
மந்த்ரிண்யம்பா³விரசிதவிஷங்க³வத⁴தோஷிதா ॥ 29 ॥
Meaning:
In this 29th verse, Śrī Lalitā appears as:
The Supreme Mother, who beams with delight at the courage of Her own child-form, Śrī Bālā Tripurasundarī, as She destroys the sons of Bhaṇḍa. Simultaneously, She is deeply pleased with Her minister Śyāmalā/Mantriṇī, who eliminates the powerful demon Viṣaṅga. Lalitā here is the Commander-in-Chief, acknowledging and rejoicing in the mighty deeds of Her emanations—valor, wisdom, and youthful energy all aligned for dharmic victory.
Meditation:
This verse inspires us to recognize that the Divine Mother works through many forms—childlike innocence (Bālā), wise counsel (Śyāmalā), and supreme command (Lalitā Herself). Each of these forces arises within us as well: our pure innocence, our discriminating wisdom, and our inner Divine authority. Just as Lalitā rejoices in Her śaktis’ victories, She rejoices in us when we conquer inner enemies—ego, desire, and delusion. Meditation on this verse reminds us that we are never alone in our battles; the Mother’s blessings flow through our own strength, wisdom, and innocence.
Sanskrit: भण्डपुत्र-वधोद्युक्त-बाला-विक्रम-नन्दिता
Tamil: ப⁴ண்ட³புத்ர-வதோ⁴த்³யுக்த-பா³லா-விக்ரம-நந்தி³தா
Meaning: She who rejoices in the valor and youthful energy of Goddess Bālā Tripurasundarī, when Bālā sets forth to destroy the sons of Bhaṇḍāsura. The Divine Mother delights in seeing even her young manifestation fearlessly take up the battle against evil.
Reflection: This name highlights that divine power can manifest even in youthful innocence. Strength is not limited to age or experience—it flows from the Divine. The Mother celebrates courage wherever it arises, even in the youngest.
Contemporary Reflection: Just as She delights in the bravery of young Bālā, we too should encourage and celebrate the courage of the younger generation, trusting that divine strength works through them as well.
Meditation: “May I learn to recognize strength even in its tender form and rejoice in the courage of youth and innocence.”
Sanskrit: मन्त्रिण्यम्बा-विरचित-विषङ्गवध-तोषिता
Tamil: மந்த்ரிண்யம்பா³-விரசித-விஷங்க³வத⁴-தோஷிதா
Meaning: She who is pleased (Toṣitā) by the slaying (Vadha) of the demon Viśaṅga (one of Bhaṇḍāsura’s brothers), accomplished by Mantriṇī Devī (Śyāmalā, the Prime Minister of Lalitā Devī’s army). The Divine Mother rejoices in the victory of Her loyal attendant and warrior, Mantriṇī.
Reflection: This name reveals that the Mother is not only a warrior Herself, but also empowers Her devotees and attendants to act with strength and righteousness. Their victories are Her joy.
Contemporary Reflection: Just as She delights in Her devotee’s victory, we too can learn to celebrate the achievements of others with genuine joy, recognizing that their success contributes to the collective good.
Meditation: “May I learn to rejoice in the victories of others, knowing that their strength is also a reflection of the Divine.”
Audio courtesy of The Sanskrit Channel
Video courtesy of Sri Sankara TV YouTube channel