Soundarya Lahari — Nada Jnana Sudha
Welcome to the mystical world of Soundarya Laharī, the crown jewel of hymns by the great Advaita philosopher, Sri Adi Shankaracharya. This unique podcast series explores the 100 verses praising the divine beauty of Goddess Lalitha Tripurasundari.
"Soundarya Laharī - Nāda Jñāna Sudhā" brings together devotion and knowledge in perfect harmony. Each episode unravels the multiple layers of this profound text - from mantras and yoga to poetry and supreme wisdom. Experience the union of Shiva and Shakti through in-depth explanations and meditative musical renditions.
Join us on this transformative journey as we delve into ancient wisdom accompanied by melodious chants, offering you a deep understanding and a soul-stirring experience of Soundarya Lahari's timeless teachings.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Shloka 56: Tavaparne Karne - Raga Manavati
In the fifty-sixth shloka of Soundaryalahari, the divine beauty of the Supreme Mother’s eyes is yet again extolled by Adi Shankara through unparalleled comparisons. He paints a picture of natural bea…
Shloka 55: Nimeshonmeshabhyam - Raga Aarabhi
The spiritual wisdom of Adi Shankara shines in this fifty-fifth shloka where he establishes his realisation about the blinking of Devi’s eyes, contrary to the description by great sages. While the sa…
Shloka 54: Pavitrikartum Nah - Raga Mayamalavagoula
In the fifty-fourth shloka of Soundaryalahari, while continuing to describe the power of Devi’s eyes, Adi Shankara extols the grace-filled glances of Her three eyes. He highlights the purifying power…
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 18
Join us in this eighteenth Q&A session where deeper significance of Devi’s eyes and glance have been discussed, based on the shloka-s 51, 52 and 53. Discover new layers of understanding through thoug…
Shloka 53: Vibhakta Traivarnyam - Raga Hamsanada
Adi Shankara continues to describe the divine magnificence of the three eyes of Devi in the fifty-third shloka of Soundaryalahari. He explains how Mother Lalitha embodies Sun, Moon and Fire in Her th…
Shloka 52: Gate Karnabhyarnam - Raga Kharaharapriya
In the fifty-second shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara focuses on the two divine eyes of Devi. With poetic imagery, he compares their charm to the arrows of Manmatha—so powerful they unsettle ev…
Shloka 51: Shive Shringarardra - Raga Amruthavarshini
Adi Shankara describes the divine emotions reflected in Devi’s eyes in the fifty-first shloka. He offers a heartfelt prayer, seeking Her to cast her compassionate and love-filled gaze upon surrendere…
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session - 17
Join us for our seventeenth enlightening Q&A session with Sri Keshava Prasad as we explore the depths of shlokas 48, 49 and 50 of Soundarya Lahari. Together, we’ll uncover new dimensions of this divi…
Shloka 50: Kavinam Sandarbhah - Raga Charukeshi
In the fiftieth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara continues his description of Devi’s three eyes, revealing a hidden mystery behind the third eye on Her forehead. He explains the reddish hue of…
Shloka 49: Vishala Kalyani - Raga Hindustani Kapi
Adi Shankara continues his praise of Devi’s eyes, revealing the divine power and compassion in Her gaze in the forty-ninth shloka. He symbolically maps the many facets of Mother Lalitha’s glances to …
Shloka 48: Ahah Sute Savyam - Raga Gaurimanohari
In the forty-eighth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara reveals the cosmic significance of Mother Lalitha’s three radiant eyes. He describes how She governs the rhythms of creation—yet remains be…
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 16
Explore the depths of divine wisdom in Soundaryalahari shlokas 45, 46 and 47 in this sixteenth Q&A session. Sri Keshava Prasad will address some intriguing questions with valuable insights, unfolding…
Shloka 47: Bhruvau Bhugne - Raga Bhairavi
Adi Shankara’s poetic brilliance continues in the forty-seventh shloka of Soundaryalahari, offering a striking description of Bhagavati’s eyebrows. He compares them to Kamadeva’s bow—graceful, curved…
Shloka 46: Lalatam Lavanyadyuti - Raga Nalinakanti
In the forty-sixth shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara adores the luminous brilliance of Devi’s forehead. He paints a poetic image, comparing it to the half moon, and shows how it joins with the …
Shloka 45: Aralaihi Svabhavyat - Raga Amruthavahini
Adi Shankara continues his description of Mother Lalitha’s divine beauty, picturing Her radiant lotus face in this forty-fifth shloka. With poetic brilliance and spiritual depth, he reveals the extra…
Soundarya Lahari - Q&A - Session 15
Join us for an enriching fifteenth Q&A session with Keshava Prasad as we delve deeper into verses 42, 43, and 44 of Soundarya Lahari. Discover new layers of understanding this divine stotra through t…
Shloka 44: Tanotu Kshemam - Raga Vachaspathi
In the Saguna description of Devi’s divine beauty, Adi Shankara describes the auspiciousness of the sacred vermillion adorning the central parting of Mother Lalitha’s hair. This forty-fourth shloka o…
Shloka 43: Dhunotu Dhvantam - Raga Abheri
In the forty-third shloka of Soundaryalahari, Adi Shankara describes Mother Devi’s lustrous hair with thick locks, resembling a field full of blooming blue lotuses. Set to the uplifting raga Abheri, …
Shloka 42: Gatair Manikyatvam - Raga Naata
Adi Shankaracharya begins Soundaryalahari's second part with this sublime vision - the saguṇa rūpa of Devi revealed from head to toe. The forty-second shloka first illuminates Her resplendent golden …
Introduction to Uttara Bhaga of Soundarya Lahari
Join us as we step into the second part of Soundaryalahari! Having completed the first 41 shlokas (Ānanda Lahari), we now move into the remaining 59 verses of this divine stotra.
In this illuminating…