Adi Shankara describes the incomparable beauty of the divine Mother’s chin in the sixty-seventh shloka of Soundaryalahari. Her father Himavan repeatedly lifts up Her chin with tender paternal affection and Lord Shiva, out of adoration and longing, raises Her chin to gaze upon Her radiant face. Listen and meditate on the sweetness of divine love and the reflection of pure shakti picturised in this shloka with the soothing raga Poorvikalyani. Click here to access the study materials: www....

In the sixty-sixth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara reveals the sweetness and divine nature of Devi’s speech. He paints an imagery where even Goddess Sarasvati, the embodiment of speech, becomes overwhelmed by humility when Jagadamba speaks. Contemplate on the sweetness of Devi’s words with the serene raga Kalyanavasanta and learn more about the poetic imagery in this shloka. Access the study materials with the link below: www.saiprakashana.org/soundarya-lahari. Share your...

Join us in this twenty-second Q&A session where deeper significance of Devi’s transcendental beauty have been discussed, based on the shloka-s 63, 64 and 65. Discover new layers of understanding through thoughtful questions and insightful answers. To get the best experience of the discussion, we recommend revisiting the detailed explanations of these shlokas in our previous episodes. Access the study materials provided to enhance your understanding of the thought-provoking questions and i...

In the sixty-fifth shloka of Soundaryalahari, the divine Mother’s compassion is beautifully depicted by Adi Shankara. He describes a divine scene where the greatest warriors and gods, after returning victorious from a battle, seek blessings from Devi Lalitha. The supreme Mother, out of great compassion, rewards them with chewed betel leaf from Her own mouth. Meditate on this divine imagery and learn the deeper significance of this shloka, set to the uplifting raga Maand. Access t...

Adi Shankara lovingly praises the beauty and spiritual significance of Mother Lalitha’s tongue in the sixty-fourth shloka of Soundaryalahari. He also describes how Goddess Sarasvati residing on the tip of Devi’s tongue takes on a ruby-like glow due to the naturally crimson hue of the tongue. Listen and contemplate on the deeper spiritual significance of this shloka set to the meditative raga Saramathi. Click here to access the study materials: www.saiprakashana.org/soundarya-lahar...

In this sixty-third shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara glorifies the bliss of charming smile of Lalitha Tripurasundari, whose radiant sweetness makes even moonlight seem sour. He uses a playful metaphor of chakora birds to portray the divine glow of Devi’s smile, outshining all cosmic wonders. Meditate on this shloka set to the mellifluous raga Saranga and explore the deeper expression of this poetic imagery. Access the study materials with the link below: www.saiprakashana.org/sou...

True spiritual progress prevails when a Sadhaka seeks answers for deep, meaningful questions. This twenty-first session in our Q&A series brings forth several concepts of Soundarya Lahari in great detail. To get the most out of this discussion, we recommend listening to the detailed explanations of verses 60, 61, and 62 in our previous episodes. Additionally, access the study materials provided to enhance your understanding of the topics ahead. Join us as we explore the wisdom of these ve...

In the sixty-second shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara describes the unparalleled beauty of Devi’s naturally glowing red lips. He emphasizes how even the most radiant objects of earth pale in comparison to the bright crimson color of Jagadamba’s lips. Contemplate on the transcendental beauty of Devi Lalitha in the raga Kannadagaula and know more about the spiritual depths of this shloka. Click here to access the study materials: www.saiprakashana.org/soundarya-lahari. Share y...

Adi Shankara extols the beauty of Devi’s slender nose in the sixty-first shloka of Soundaryalahari. He compares Devi Lalitha’s nose to the sacred bamboo shoot of Himalaya, exhaling divine breath that forms pearls - that adorn Her nose ring. He prays that this divine bamboo may bear fruits of blessings on all Her devotees. Listen to the beautiful poetic imagery in this shloka with the uplifting raga Navarasa kannada and contemplate on its deeper significance. Access the study materials w...

In the sixtieth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara paints a beautiful picture of Goddess Jagadamba nodding to the sweet nectar like hymns and praises by Goddess Sarasvathi. The divine Mother’s earrings too sway along sweetly, as if echoing the praises, signifying that sincere, loving devotion always moves and awakens the divine presence. Join us as we explore the spiritual depths of this shloka set to the apt raga Sarasvathi and meditate on the divine presence of the cosmic Mother....

Meaningful questions are the gateway to true spiritual growth. In this twentieth Q&A session, we delve into the profound wisdom of Soundarya Lahari shlokas 57, 58, and 59 with exceptional depth and clarity. To fully appreciate this discussion, we recommend revisiting our detailed explanations of these shlokas in previous episodes. For deeper insight, explore the accompanying study materials to prepare for the journey ahead. Join us as we unravel the timeless teachings of these verses thro...

Adi Shankara, after having extolled the beauty of Jagadamba’s eyes, now moves on to poetically describe Her cheeks in the fifty-ninth shloka of Soundaryalahari. The divine Mother’s cheeks reflect the brilliance of Her circular earrings - the earrings and their reflection together resemble the wheels of Manmatha’s chariot, describes Adi Shankara. Listen and meditate on this shloka set to the vibrant raga Desh. Learn how the inseparable union of Shiva and Shakti is reinforced through this shlok...

Adi Shankara describes the space between Jagadamba’s eyes and ears by comparing it to Kamadeva’s bow in the fifty-eighth shloka of Soundaryalahari. He extols the Mother’s beauty and says that even Shiva is drawn by the charm of Her playful and loving glance. Join us in the exploration of this shloka in the melodious raga Varamu and experience the mesmerizing beauty of the divine Mother. Click here to access the study materials: www.saiprakashana.org/soundarya-lahari. Share your experien...

In the fifty-seventh shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara prays to Bhagavati for Her divine and compassionate gaze to fall upon a distant and humble devotee like him. He emphasizes the boundless compassion of the divine Mother who blesses all Her devotees, beyond all dualities. Listen and meditate on this shloka set to the introspective raga Bindumalini and pray to the cosmic Mother with a pure heart. Access the study materials with the link below: www.saiprakashana.org/soundarya-lah...

Explore the depths of divine wisdom in Soundaryalahari shlokas 54, 55 and 56 in this nineteenth Q&A session. Sri Keshava Prasad will address some intriguing questions with valuable insights, unfolding new layers of understanding of these shlokas. To fully appreciate this session, we recommend revisiting our detailed explanations of these verses in previous episodes. Enhance your understanding with the provided study materials as we collectively contemplate the profound wisdom embedd...

In the fifty-sixth shloka of Soundaryalahari, the divine beauty of the Supreme Mother’s eyes is yet again extolled by Adi Shankara through unparalleled comparisons. He paints a picture of natural beauties like blue lotuses and fish that shrink in awe before the magnificent divine beauty of Devi’s eyes. Meditate on this shloka set to soothing raga Manavati and pray for a compassionate gaze of the divine Mother. Access the study materials with the link below: www.saiprakashana.org/soundarya-lah...

The spiritual wisdom of Adi Shankara shines in this fifty-fifth shloka where he establishes his realisation about the blinking of Devi’s eyes, contrary to the description by great sages. While the sages saw creation and dissolution in the opening and closing of the Mother’s eyes, Adi Shankara explains that Devi, in Her divine compassion for all, sustains the universe by not blinking Her eyes at all. Listen to this shloka set to the uplifting raga Aarabhi and learn about the deep spiritual sig...

In the fifty-fourth shloka of Soundaryalahari, while continuing to describe the power of Devi’s eyes, Adi Shankara extols the grace-filled glances of Her three eyes. He highlights the purifying power of Devi’s compassionate gaze by comparing them to a sacred bath in the Triveni Sangama, which cleanses the seekers of all impurities. Contemplate this shloka, set to the morning raga Mayamalavagoula with a pure mind and a prayerful heart. Access the study materials with the link below...

Join us in this eighteenth Q&A session where deeper significance of Devi’s eyes and glance have been discussed, based on the shloka-s 51, 52 and 53. Discover new layers of understanding through thoughtful questions and insightful answers. To get the best experience of the discussion, we recommend revisiting the detailed explanations of these shlokas in our previous episodes. Access the study materials provided to enhance your understanding of the thought-provoking questions and illuminati...

Adi Shankara continues to describe the divine magnificence of the three eyes of Devi in the fifty-third shloka of Soundaryalahari. He explains how Mother Lalitha embodies Sun, Moon and Fire in Her three eyes and how they take form during the re-creation of the Universe after the great annihilation. Meditate on the divine eyes of the Mother with the enchanting raga Hamsanada and unravel the deeper spiritual significance of this shloka. Click here to access the study materials...