Lalita Sahasranama meanings per name
961. Guṇātītā
Meaning- She is over and above all the traits (gunas).
mAnApamAnayoh tulya tulyo mitraripakshayoh
sarvArambha parityagi gunAteeta sya ucchate.
Meaning- Maintaining equanimity (neutrality) in situations of both praise (honour) and ill treatment (apamana); maintaining equality/ neutrality towards friends and foes is advisable. Such a person is Guṇātītā.
Upon truly understanding this meaning in depth, one realizes that none of the names attributed to Her in this Sahasranama are Her true names. She exists at a state that is over and above all names and forms. All this description about her and her qualities (traits) is to being about in us a desire to change and to cause in us a change towards the good.
962. Sarvātītā
Meaning- She transcends everything in this creation. She is beyond sound, space, time, traits, planes and every other aspect of creation.
963. Śamātmikā
Meaning- She is of peaceful and calm appearance.
It is essential to calm the mind. Thought waves keep rising from it every second. Such a mind has to be controlled and calmed (shamana). A calm mind is eternally peaceful.
Among the shat sampatti of shama, dama etc. she is Shama.
964. Bandhūka-kusuma-prakkhyā
Meaning- The Bandhuka flowers are very dear to Her.
Bandhuka flower is bright red in colour and is found mainly in Bengal. The plant is known as noon plant and its official name is Pentapetes Phoenicea (vegi).
965. Bālā
Meaning- She emerged as a 9-year-old girl (Bālā). In Srividya worship, Bālā mantra is of immense significance. As She grants good health and increases the longevity She is addressed as Bālā. She is Bāla-Tripura-Sundari.
966. Līlā-vinodinī
Meaning- She takes great pleasure in the plays/acts (lilās) of her devotees.
The sadhana/upasana undertaken by yogis is known as Lila. This name can also be interpreted to means that this entire creation and dissolution are playful acts to Her.
Bāla-līla-vinodinī is at times considered as a single name. At such time, it should be understood that She enjoys the playful acts (leelas) of little Bala Devi. During the war with Bhandasura, the 9-year-old Bālā Devi fought with these sons of Bhanda and playfully killed them. Divine Mother took great pride in watching her actions.
967. Sumaṅgalī
Meaning- She grants Sumangala or everlasting auspiciousness.
Prashastha charanam nityam aprashastra vivarjanam
Yetadhi mangalam proktam rishibhih brahmavAdibih
Meaning- That which is good (auspiciousness, prashastha) should be endlessly adhered to. Under no circumstances, even for a brief period should negatives be entertained. That which is inauspicious should be discarded. Time should never be wasted.
968. Sukhakarī
Meaning- She grants happiness (sukha).
969. Suveṣāḍhyā
Meaning- She looks graceful and auspicious in every form of attire.
All these names do not actually describe the Mother Goddess. These in fact state the auspicious changes that will be noticeable in the sadhaka who undertakes upasana. These are the changes that take place when man begins to acquire godly traits.
970. Suvāsinī
Meaning- She is the eternal suvasini (married woman) who is filled with divine traits.