Lalita Sahasranama meanings per name
811. Pāśa hantrī
Meaning- She relieves the devotee from bondages (pāshas) and grants him liberation.
Ghrunā lajja bhayam shanka juhupsā cheti panchami
Kulam shīlam tathā jatih ashtau pāsha prakīrtitā.
Ghrunā- Feelings of disgust, aversion and unnecessary compassion are classified as ghrunā. Compassion should be towards the needy. Undue compassion towards the children spoils them and thus is harmful.
Here, lajja means feeling embarrassed when it is uncalled for. Bhayam means unwanted fear. Both of these are major obstacles for progressing in life. The best example of this is being embarrassed or afraid to collect one’s marks-card.
Shanka is to be needlessly doubtful. Juhupsa reflects the hesitation towards the good aspects of life. Kula means to entertain feelings of caste differences. sheela (character), jati (distinction between male and female) are all unnecessary luggages that are bondages. Unless they are given up spiritual journey is impossible.
812. Paramantra-vibhedini
Meaning- She destroys blackmagic-mantras and other the evil energies that are directed by other people (para) towards her devotees.
813. Mūrtā & 814. Amūrtā
Meaning- She is both with-form (Murta) and without-form (Amurta).
Murta is the form with attributes/ traits (saguna, murti). This is the visible form (vyakta). Amurta means to exist in a state that is devoid of any attributes (nirguna). This is the invisible (avayakta) form.
815. Anitya-tṛptā
Meaning- Transitory or temporal offerings are received joyfully by Her.
Lord Krishna states in Bhagavad Gita –
patram, pushpam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati
tad aham bhakty- upahrtam asnami prayatatmanah.
Meaning- Any offering, however trivial it may be, is accepted by Me joyfully when offered with total devotion. The offering could be a mere leaf, flower or just water.
816. Muni-mānasa-haṃsikā
Meaning- She is the swan (hamsa) who swims in the mind (manas sarovar) of the great munis (Maharishis).
Muni is one who practices mental mouna (silence). Such great Maharishis master the art of controlling the mind. She swims joyfully in such minds.
817. Satya-vratā
Meaning- To abide by truth (satya) is Her vow (vrata). Truth is dearest to Her.
818. Satya rūpā
Meaning- She is eternal and is the form of truth.
The word ‘satya’ stands for truth and for permanency. She is Brahma.
819. Sarvāntaryāmiṇī
Meaning- She exists within every being (soul). She flows within the heart and mind of every being.
820. Satī
Meaning-
a) She incarnated as Sati, the daughter of Daksha. She married Shiva.
b) She is a very chaste woman. A totally chaste woman (pativrata) is addressed as Sati.
Gobhir vipraischa vedaischa satibhih satyavadibhih
Aluptaih daanasheelaischa saptabhir dharyate mahi
The folling 7 types of persons support this entire earth- a) those who protect the cows (go), b) sages & wise brahmins c) those who recite Vedas and protect the Vedas, d) chaste women (pativrata), e) those who adhere to truth at all times, f) non- misers and g) those who are charitable by nature and help others.
From this verse one can understand the importance of maintaining chastity.