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Lalita Tripura Sundari - the Red Goddess
"Om Aim Hreem Shreem Sri Lalita Tripurasundari Padukam Poojayami Namah"
The above is the simple mantra used in Chakra Pooja or Yantra Pooja, that is, worshipping
the Goddess in the form of the Shreechakra Yantra. This is also regarded as the highest
form of worship of Lalita Tripura Sundari.
Tripura Sundari literally means the "Beauty of the Three Worlds". Goddess Lalita (the one
who indulges in play), also referred to as Shodashi (the Vermillion-hued One) and
Rajarajeshwari (Queen of Queens), is regarded as the most beautiful one ever.
Physical attributes
Lalita Tripura Sundari is depicted as a sixteen year old
(another meaning for Shodashi), thus embodying the
sixteen types of desire. She is described as having a dusky
complexion and is often depicted in an intimate position
with one aspect of Shiva. She is also shown sitting on the
Shree Peetham, a throne or pedestal which usually seats
most of the major Hindu Gods such as Brahma, Vishnu and
Shiva.
An esoteric interpretation is that her body is said to be
made up of the collective Shaktis or energies of Brahma,
Vishnu, and Rudra, that is, she is Brahmani, Vaishnavi and
Rudrani respectively.
Lalita holds five flower arrows, noose, goad and bow. While
the noose represents attachment; the goad symbolizes
repulsion; the sugarcane bow, the mind; and the flowery
arrows, the five sense objects.
Devi Tripurasundari combines Kali's determination and
Durga's charm, grace, verve and complexion. She has a
third eye on her forehead. Clad in red, the richly
ornamented Tripurasundari sits on a lotus seat laid on a golden throne. She carries in her
hands various attributes associated with Shiva. An aura of royalty characterizes her
overall bearing and ambiance.
The Panchadashakshari Mantra
The Panchadashakshari (fifteen-lettered) mantra is the most guarded secrets of Sri Vidya,
which a Guru only gives to the most highly deserving disciple. This mantra, it is said,
should only be taught to a deserving person as this is the King of all Vidyas.
The Lalita Sahasranama describes the deity as extremely merciful, leading the devotee
to liberation. Adi Shankara's Tripura Sundari Ashtakam portrays the Goddess as a Mother
wearing a blue and red-spotted dress, holding a pot of honey.
"Om Aim Hreem Shreem Sri Lalita Tripurasundari Padukam Poojayami Namah"
The above is the simple mantra used in Chakra Pooja or Yantra Pooja, that is, worshipping
the Goddess in the form of the Shreechakra Yantra. This is also regarded as the highest
form of worship of Lalita Tripura Sundari.
Tripura Sundari literally means the "Beauty of the Three Worlds". Goddess Lalita (the one
who indulges in play), also referred to as Shodashi (the Vermillion-hued One) and
Rajarajeshwari (Queen of Queens), is regarded as the most beautiful one ever.
Physical attributes
Lalita Tripura Sundari is depicted as a sixteen year old
(another meaning for Shodashi), thus embodying the
sixteen types of desire. She is described as having a dusky
complexion and is often depicted in an intimate position
with one aspect of Shiva. She is also shown sitting on the
Shree Peetham, a throne or pedestal which usually seats
most of the major Hindu Gods such as Brahma, Vishnu and
Shiva.
An esoteric interpretation is that her body is said to be
made up of the collective Shaktis or energies of Brahma,
Vishnu, and Rudra, that is, she is Brahmani, Vaishnavi and
Rudrani respectively.
Lalita holds five flower arrows, noose, goad and bow. While
the noose represents attachment; the goad symbolizes
repulsion; the sugarcane bow, the mind; and the flowery
arrows, the five sense objects.
Devi Tripurasundari combines Kali's determination and
Durga's charm, grace, verve and complexion. She has a
third eye on her forehead. Clad in red, the richly
hands various attributes associated with Shiva. An aura of royalty characterizes her
overall bearing and ambiance.
The Panchadashakshari Mantra
The Panchadashakshari (fifteen-lettered) mantra is the most guarded secrets of Sri Vidya,
which a Guru only gives to the most highly deserving disciple. This mantra, it is said,
should only be taught to a deserving person as this is the King of all Vidyas.
The Lalita Sahasranama describes the deity as extremely merciful, leading the devotee
to liberation. Adi Shankara's Tripura Sundari Ashtakam portrays the Goddess as a Mother
wearing a blue and red-spotted dress, holding a pot of honey.
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