64. Devarṣi-gaṇa-saṅghāta-stūyamānātma-vaibhavā
Devarṣi-gaṇa-saṅghāta-stūyamānātma-vaibhavā reveals the Divine Mother whose intrinsic glory is recognized and celebrated by the highest wisdom and cosmic powers. The name teaches that the greatest magnificence is not external achievement but the self-luminous radiance of Consciousness itself.
Devarṣi-gaṇa-saṅghāta-stūyamānātma-vaibhavā (देवर्षिगणसङ्घातस्तूयमानात्मवैभवा)
This is the 64th name of the Lalitā Sahasranāma.
Having revealed the Divine Mother as Kāmadāyinī, the granter of all fulfillment, the Sahasranāma now describes the response of the highest beings to Her glory:
Her essential magnificence is praised by assemblies of divine sages.
1. Literal Meaning
Word-by-word
Deva – celestial beings, gods
Ṛṣi – sages, seers
Gaṇa – groups, hosts
Saṅghāta – multitude, assembly, congregation
Stūyamāna – being praised, extolled, glorified
Ātma – own, intrinsic, essential
Vaibhavā – glory, splendor, majesty, magnificence
Literal translation
"She whose intrinsic glory is praised by assemblies of gods and sages."
or
"She whose essential magnificence is extolled by hosts of divine seers."
2. Traditional Meaning
The name depicts a grand vision:
Devas praise Her.
Ṛṣis praise Her.
Celestial assemblies glorify Her.
Yet they do not merely praise Her beauty, power, or gifts.
The name specifically says:
Ātma-vaibhavā - Her own intrinsic glory.
This points to Her essential nature rather than external attributes.
3. Devotional Meaning
For a devotee, this name inspires humility.
Even:
gods,
sages,
celestial beings,
stand in reverence before the Divine Mother.
The message is:
No matter how great one's wisdom or power, the Divine remains infinitely greater.
The highest beings become worshippers in Her presence.
4. Śrīvidyā Meaning
In Śrīvidyā, the Ṛṣis represent awakened consciousness.
The Devas represent cosmic powers.
The name signifies:
All powers of the universe ultimately recognize their source in the Divine Mother.
Knowledge praises Her.
Power praises Her.
Wisdom praises Her.
Because all arise from Her.
5. Advaita Vedāntic Meaning
Now the deeper layer.
What is Ātma-vaibhava?
This is the heart of the name.
It does not merely say:
Her glory.
It says:
Her intrinsic glory.
That which belongs to Her by nature.
Not acquired.
Not granted.
Not dependent on anything else.
What is this intrinsic glory?
At the highest level:
It is Pure Consciousness itself.
The glory of the Self is that:
it illumines all experiences,
it is self-revealing,
it depends on nothing,
it remains present in all states.
This is the true Ātma-vaibhava.
Why do sages praise it?
The enlightened do not praise the Divine because they lack knowledge.
They praise because they have seen.
The more deeply Reality is known,
the more profound the wonder becomes.
Thus the sages' praise symbolizes:
recognition rather than flattery.
The hidden teaching
The name subtly shifts attention away from external achievements.
People usually admire:
power,
status,
accomplishments.
The sages praise something different:
intrinsic Being.
The greatest glory is not what one possesses.
It is what one fundamentally is.
A deeper contemplation
The previous name:
Kāmadāyinī
The Divine fulfills all desires.
This name:
Devarṣi-gaṇa-saṅghāta-stūyamānātma-vaibhavā
The Divine is praised not for what She gives, but for what She is.
This marks a profound transition.
The seeker initially approaches the Divine for blessings.
Eventually the Divine becomes the goal.
One-line Essence
Devarṣi-gaṇa-saṅghāta-stūyamānātma-vaibhavā reveals the innate splendor of Consciousness, whose self-luminous nature inspires reverence in all who perceive it, from the highest sages to the deepest seekers.
