LalithA SahasranAma [134] nirlepA

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nirlepA : Without impurity.

 

She is so called because she is free from the impurity of the

pralayakAla. Lepa, the impurity arising from action [karma]. The Bha-

gitA [iV. 14 ] says "Actions never polute me"

 

 

or by the knowledge of Devi the devotee becomes free from impurity.

the Su.Sam [iv. 25.25] says, "The best amongst the knowers of

Brahman, is never stained by any action, as the lotus leaf is not

stained by water. Such is the glory of him, who is the best of the

knowers of Brahman." Bha-gite [V. 10] also says, "he is not polluted

by sin, as a lotus leaf is not polluted by water."

 

 

 

BhAskararAya's commentary

Translated into English by R. Ananthakrishna Sastry