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NOTES
NB The numbers in these Notes refer to the order of the
names in the Sahasranama
3 The expression Simhasanesvarī means not only
that the Devi is seated on a throne but also that the
lion is her vahana. The lion plays an important part
in Chandi's fight against Mahisasura
7. The Devi has three forms-sthúla (physical),
sūksma (subtle) and parã (supreme). The description
of the physical form begins with this name
11. The Tanmatras (subtle elements) are sound,
touch, smell, form and taste.
25. Pure knowledge-the reference is to the Soda-
šāksarı mantra Her teeth resemble the sixteen
syllables of the mantra.
27. The vint of Sarasvati is called Kacchapi
41. Indragopas are insects which are deep red in
colour
52 After describing the physical form of the
Goddess the poet now proceeds to describe her abode.
55 The mountain Meru is said to have four peaks
Three of them are occupied by Brahma, Visnu and Siva
In the middle is the fourth peak, it is four hundred
yojanas in height This is occupied by the Devi
56 Śrīmannagara is also explained as Sri-chakra
NB The numbers in these Notes refer to the order of the
names in the Sahasranama
3 The expression Simhasanesvarī means not only
that the Devi is seated on a throne but also that the
lion is her vahana. The lion plays an important part
in Chandi's fight against Mahisasura
7. The Devi has three forms-sthúla (physical),
sūksma (subtle) and parã (supreme). The description
of the physical form begins with this name
11. The Tanmatras (subtle elements) are sound,
touch, smell, form and taste.
25. Pure knowledge-the reference is to the Soda-
šāksarı mantra Her teeth resemble the sixteen
syllables of the mantra.
27. The vint of Sarasvati is called Kacchapi
41. Indragopas are insects which are deep red in
colour
52 After describing the physical form of the
Goddess the poet now proceeds to describe her abode.
55 The mountain Meru is said to have four peaks
Three of them are occupied by Brahma, Visnu and Siva
In the middle is the fourth peak, it is four hundred
yojanas in height This is occupied by the Devi
56 Śrīmannagara is also explained as Sri-chakra