Svastimati (स्वस्तिमति, IAST: svastimati) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who possesses and bestows supreme auspiciousness”. Svasti means well-being and auspiciousness (from su, good, and asti, it is), and mati denotes one who holds or possesses it, so Svastimati names Lalithā as the embodiment and fountainhead of all that is blessed and fortunate.

Meaning, etymology & significance

The svasti symbol and the svasti mantra are ancient expressions of divine blessing in the Vedic tradition, invoking welfare for all beings; Lalithā as Svastimati carries this blessing as her inherent nature rather than a received gift. The name suggests that she does not merely grant auspiciousness from without but that auspiciousness itself is her essential attribute and presence. Meditating on Svastimati invites the Goddess's own innate blessedness to permeate the devotee's life.

This name resonates with the Vedic svastivācana rites performed at the outset of sacred ceremonies to secure divine favor. Pronounced svas-ti-MA-tee, it is a distinguished name that carries the vibration of ancient blessing.

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Scriptural source

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