In this blog post learn why not knowing the Sahasranama should not stop you from doing this yagna.
“Kaun kehta hai bhagwan aate nahin, tum meera ke jaise bulate nahin”.
(Who says the divine does not come? You never call out with the same love and sentiment as Meera.’)
This traditional bhajan about Bhakti saint Meera’s strong connection with Sri Krishna reveals the true essence of devotion. When a devotee calls upon with sincerity, they can experience closeness with the deity; the divine runs to shower love on those who call out with devotion.
Worship the Goddess with Love
The same is true of Lalita Sahasranama, which you may not know how to chant. Doesn’t the mother respond to an infant's babbling and pitiful cries? The child may not know how to address her, but the mother responds to love and longing. Therefore, is it essential to learn Ma Lalita’s thousand names to perform yagna? The answer is—NO. Devotion and sincerity are the only prerequisites you require.
Benefit From Expert Guidance
Moreover, you will be performing the yagna under the guidance of Om Swami. Swami ji has done numerous sadhanas of Mother Divine in his life and has had Devi Darshan. Mother Divine is a living, breathing entity for him. Doing any Devi ritual with him is the most potent and effective method. This point can be illustrated with an anecdote from Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa’s life. Once, a person asked Sri Ramakrishna about the significance of a Guru. Pointing to a small boat in the river, Sri Ramakrishna said, ‘Do you see that boat? It can reach the other side independently, but it will take much time. Now, imagine if this boat is tied to a steamboat. It will travel much faster and reach the banks quickly. The role of a guru is like that of the steamboat.’
Similarly, when you do a ritual with a Siddha, it is more effective because of the power of their tapas. So, while doing the Lalita Sahasranama with Swami ji, listen to the thousand names of the Goddess and make offerings with devotion.
Visualise Mother Goddess’ Divine Form
Even if you don’t know her many names, just visualise the beautiful form of Ma Lalita while making havan offerings. Imagine she is seated most gloriously before you. With visualisation you experience her nearness and deepen your connection.
You can also watch the following video by Om Swami where he explains the first few verses of Lalita Sahasranama, helpful in visualising Ma Lalita’s form.
In Sanatana Dharma, it is said that the divine looks for our devotional sentiment. And indeed, devotion is the only offering we can ever make to the Supreme energy sustaining this creation.
As you spend more time with the beautiful names of Ma Lalita, you may naturally feel inclined to learn the Sahasranama and its meaning in future.
For now, you can participate wholeheartedly and fearlessly in the Lalita Sahasranama Yagna with Om Swami, even if you cannot recite the Stotram. Sign up for the yagna today!
