Glorious Alchemy

Chanting or listening to the one thousand names of the Lalit Sahasranma is a treasured practice among lovers of the red-hued Lalit Mahtripurasundar. If we can view this chant through the lens of the philosophy on which it is expounded, the nmas pour into the moment-to-moment unfolding of life, which becomes infused with Lalit Dev’s radiant presence. Instead of being hindrances to liberation, our challenging life circumstances become the doorways to freedom. Each of the thousand nmas is a mantra. When we invite the nmas into our inner landscape, the Lalit Sahasranma becomes a garland of mantras, where every life experience is rendered sacred because it can be found in the velvety folds of the chant. This kind of practice opens us to uncommon wisdom and sweetness—this is Glorious Alchemy!

This commentary takes a non-traditional approach and provides a primer on rvidy, exploring concepts such as Kualin, pra, koas, karma and crs. Part II threads together the thousand nmas on the basis of rvidy philosophy as it relates to life and personal practice. In addition, suggested contemplative practices are provided for further reflection on the nmas.

            This book comes with a recording of the Lalit Sahasranma, as well as a guided meditation to facilitate the contemplative practices in Part II. Lnks to the recording are available on the New Sarum Press website.