Krodhashamani (क्रोधशमनी, IAST: krodhaśamanī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who pacifies and calms anger”. From 'krodha' (anger) and 'śamanī' (she who appeases or pacifies, from the root 'śam'), this name depicts the Mother as the graceful pacifier of wrath in all its forms.

Meaning, etymology & significance

The verbal root 'śam' carries the beautiful meaning of becoming quiet, being appeased, or being extinguished — the cooling of a fire. 'Śamanī' is its feminine agentive form. Where Niṣkrodhā describes Lalitā's own freedom from anger, Krodhaśamanī expresses her active power to quiet anger in the universe and in the hearts of her devotees. This complementary pairing is a hallmark of the Sahasranāma's elegant structure.

Lalitā Devī is invoked as Krodhaśamanī by those seeking to dissolve conflicts, soothe agitated minds, and cultivate inner peace through her grace. Pronounced kro-dha-sha-ma-nee, the name carries a natural melodic quality suitable for devotional chanting.

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Scriptural source

Krodhashamani appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.