He taught it to the Devas, beginning with the very first lyric:
Hayagriva closed his eyes. In deep meditation, he traveled to the abode of the supreme couple—Kameshwara (Shiva) and Kameshwari (Lalitha). There, seated on a throne of wondrous gems, the Goddess smiled. From her lotus mouth, a stream of Sanskrit syllables began to flow—perfect, resonant, and alive with meaning. Each name was not just a description; it was a mantra , a key to unlock a specific facet of her being. sri lalitha sahasranamam lyrics sanskrit
But the Devas, led by Indra, were not merely grateful; they were awestruck. They had witnessed the Goddess ride into battle on the Kameshwari chariot, wielding her bow of sugarcane and arrows of flowers. They had heard the thunderous hum of her Panchadasi mantra. Yet, the essence of her glory, they felt, was too vast for ordinary praise. He taught it to the Devas, beginning with
Lord Shiva, as Kameshwara, recorded every syllable in his heart. Then, he turned to his own divine consort, the Goddess Parvati (who is none other than Lalitha herself in a different form), and whispered the sacred hymn into her right ear. Parvati, overwhelmed by its beauty, passed it to Vishnu, who passed it to the sage Hayagriva. From her lotus mouth, a stream of Sanskrit
As the Devas chanted the Sanskrit lyrics together, something miraculous occurred. With every name, a petal of light unfolded in the cosmos. When they chanted Om Shree Matre Namah (Salutations to the Mother), the universe felt nurtured. When they chanted Om Maha Lakshmyai Namah (Salutations to the great Lakshmi), abundance rained down. When they chanted Om Sarva Mangala Mangalye (She who is the auspiciousness of all auspicious things), every sorrow in the three worlds paused.
("The Holy Mother, the Great Empress, the One who sits on the magnificent lion-throne...")