LalithA SahasranAma [445] matih

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matih : mati is explained in the VAyu Pr thus, "Purusa bears the

measuring [rod], understands division and thinks himself composed of

parts, hence he is known as Mati" The Su Sam [su. gitA, VIII. 89]

says, mati is the form of Devi:" Let us adore that Siva who is

worshipped by Visnu and others, who is the bestower of bliss, who is

known as Mati derived from experience, supreme, who knows [lit

measures] the Vedas, beneficient."

 

BhAskararAya's Commentary

Translated into English by R. Ananthakrishna Sastry