The reason I decided to embark on this journey of understanding the meaning of the Lalita Sahasranama was to enable me the catch the nuances of what each word meant. I bought this book written by LM Joshi which I am using besides I write about my experience or my feelings on that day
Friday, November 12, 2010
Lalita Sahasranama # 410
Sivapara
1) Sivat para
She who is beyond Siva. Because Siva depends upon Sakti
2) sivah pare yasyah sa
For Her, Siva is the Highest state. She is fond of revealing Siva to Her devotees.
She is beyond Siva because Lalithambika's ultimate state is beyond the duality of Siva and Sakti. She is not only Sakti, in fact Siva and Sakti are roles assumed solely by Her in order to initiate creation. Siva depends on his Sakti, which is none other than himself. When both get united, Lalitambika is realised. Thus, for Her, Siva is NOT the highest state. Sivasakthyatmakam is the highest state. She as Sakti leads the way towards her own Self as Siva. This is how it is understood.
She is beyond Siva because Lalithambika's ultimate state is beyond the duality of Siva and Sakti. She is not only Sakti, in fact Siva and Sakti are roles assumed solely by Her in order to initiate creation. Siva depends on his Sakti, which is none other than himself. When both get united, Lalitambika is realised. Thus, for Her, Siva is NOT the highest state. Sivasakthyatmakam is the highest state. She as Sakti leads the way towards her own Self as Siva. This is how it is understood.
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