Soundarya Lahari Verse 3 — Avidyanam Antah — Benefits & How to Chant
सौन्दर्यलहरी श्लोक ३ — अविद्यानामन्तः
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Soundarya Lahari Verse 3 — Avidyanam Antah
Invoked for the removal of ignorance and the dawn of inner light
Said to awaken intelligence and consciousness in the dull-minded
Traditionally chanted to relieve poverty and attract prosperity
Sought for deliverance from the ocean of birth and death (samsara)
Inspires faith that the Mother's grace fulfils every genuine need
Beautiful meditation on the four-fold saving power of Devi's feet
How to Chant Soundarya Lahari Verse 3 — Avidyanam Antah
Instructions
Seated facing east or north before the Mother's image or Sri Chakra, meditate on each of the four images of the verse — sun-city, honey-stream, gem-necklace, and saving tusk — as expressions of Her grace removing your particular lack. Recite slowly 9, 27 or 108 times. Students and seekers of wisdom often take up this verse for clarity of mind.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that the dull-witted have gained learning and the destitute have found prosperity by meditating on this verse, for the Mother's grace, like the sun that ends night, removes whatever darkness or want a sincere devotee carries.
Origin & History
Source: Soundarya Lahari, Verse 3
Author: Adi Shankaracharya
From the Ananda Lahari portion of the hymn, this verse develops the praise of the Mother's feet with a famous fourfold simile. Its imagery of a sun-city, a honey-stream, a gem-necklace and the Varaha tusk is much quoted to show how Devi's grace answers every kind of human need. It is composed in the Shikharini metre.