Shri Lalita Sahasranama Stotram

According to the divine declaration of Lord Hayagriva in Brahmanda Purana, daily recitation of Shri Lalita Sahasranamam bestows incomparable spiritual and worldly blessings:

• Attainment of Divine Mother's Grace: Destroys all past karmas and invokes the maternal protection of Sri Lalita Ambika.
• Srichakra Worship Fruit: Reciting the Sahasranamam is equal to performing millions of Srichakra Pujas and Navavarana Archana.
• Protection from Diseases and Evil Powers: Cures incurable diseases, shields against black magic, evil spirits, and planetary afflictions.
• Attainment of Prosperity and Royalty (Rajya Prada): Bestows righteous wealth, high social status, leadership, and domestic harmony.
• Grant of Wisdom and Speech (Vak Siddhi): Enhances eloquence, poetic brilliance, and deep Vedantic intuition.
• Supreme Liberation (Moksha): Grants Srividya initiation fruit and leads the soul to Sripura (the abode of Divine Mother).

Sindūrā-Ruṇa-Vigrahāṃ Trijagatādīdhiti-Maṇḍalām ।
Bālārkāṃśuka-Maṇḍalāṃ Trinayanām-Indu-Kiriṭām-Amṛta-Vigrahām ॥

Dhyāyet Padmāsanasthāṃ Vikasita-Vadanāṃ Padma-Patrāyatākṣīṃ ।
Hema-Bhāṃ Pītavastrāṃ Kara-Kamaladhṛtā-Mīti-Padmābhayā-Mīśām ॥

Sadhānada-Bhuvanāṃ Lalitāṃ Varadāṃ Parābhaṭṭārikām-Amrikām ॥

Śrī-Mātā Śrī-Mahārājñī Śrīmat-Siṃhāsaneśvarī ।
Cidagnikuṇḍa-Sambhūtā Deva-Kārya-Samudyatā ॥ 1 ॥

Udyadbānu-Sahasrābhā Caturbāhu-Samanvitā ।
Rāgasvarūpa-Pāśāḍhyā Krodhākārāṅkuśojjvalā ॥ 2 ॥

Manorūpekṣukodaṇḍā Pañcatanmātra-Sāyakā ।
Nijāruṇa-Prabhāpūra-Majjadbrahmāṇḍa-Maṇḍalā ॥ 3 ॥

Champakāśoka-Punnāga-Saugandhika-Lasatkachā ।
Kuruvinda-Maṇīśreṇī-Kanatkoṭīra-Maṇḍitā ॥ 4 ॥

Aṣṭamīchandra-Vibrāja-Dalikastūrikā-Tilakā ।
Rākāchandra-Mukhābhāsa-Manohara-Mukhāmbujā ॥ 5 ॥

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Śrī-Śivā Śiva-Śaktyaikya-Rūpiṇī Lalitāmbikā ।
Evam-Śrī-Lalitā-Devyā Nāmnāṃ-Sahasrakaṃ Jagau ॥ 183 ॥

Ityeta-Nnāma-Sahasraṃ Kīrtitaṃ Pāvanaṃ Mahat ।
Yadbhaktyā Paṭhate Nityaṃ Tasya Śrī-Lalitāmbikā ॥ 184 ॥

Dadāti Sarva-Kāmān-Vrai Satyaṃ Satyaṃ Na Saṃśayaḥ ।
Rogārtā Mucyate Rogāt Baddho Mucyeta Bandhanāt ॥ 185 ॥

Nāpuṣṭyāḥ Puṣṭim-Āpnoti Nāputraḥ Putra-Vān-Bhavet ।
Dharmārthī Prāpnuyād-Dharma-Marthārthī Chārtham-Āpnuyāt ॥ 186 ॥

Ity-Ājñā Ha-Ya-Grīvena Agastyāya Mahātmane ।
Dattā Śrī-Lalitā-Devyāḥ Prasādā-Dattama-Śriyam ॥ 187 ॥

Om Shri Matre Namah!
Om Śrīmat-Siṃhāsaneśvaryai Namah!
Kāyena Vācā Manasendriyairvā Buddhyātmanā Vā Prakṛteḥ Svabhāvāt ।
Karomi Yadyat Sakalaṃ Parasmai Śrī Lalitāmbikāyai Samarpayāmi ॥

O Divine Mother Lalita Tripura Sundari! The ruler of all creation, seated on the Srichakra throne!
We surrender our lives, thoughts, and actions unto Your sacred feet. Bless us with knowledge, peace, devotion, and supreme liberation.

Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

• Slokas 1–25: The majestic birth of Sri Mata from the fire of consciousness (Chidagni Kunda), Her divine form, Her weapons, Her radiant ornaments, and Her defeat of Bhandasura.
• Slokas 26–75: The geometry of Srichakra, Her abode in Sripura (Chintamani Griha), Her infinite compassion, and Her presence in the six chakras of Kundalini.
• Slokas 76–140: Describing Mother as Brahman (Nirguna & Saguna), Supreme Empress (Maharajni), grantor of wisdom, and protector of devotees.
• Slokas 141–183: Exalting Lalita Ambika as the union of Shiva and Shakti (Shiva-Shakti-Aikya-Rupini), the grantor of liberation, and the supreme ruler of all cosmos.
• Phalashruti (Slokas 184–187): The guarantees of health, wealth, progeny, Vak Siddhi, and Srividya Mukti.

Fridays, Full Moon days (Purnima), Navaratri days, Lalita Jayanti, and Fridays of Shravana month are considered exceptionally rewarding. Daily recitation in the morning or evening is also ideal.

Yes! Lalita Sahasranamam is dedicated to the Supreme Divine Mother. Women, men, and children can recite it with devotion. Reciting it grants women lasting marital happiness (Sumangali Yoga) and domestic peace.

You can recite the Lalita Trishati (300 names) or Lalita Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram (108 names) or simply chant "Om Shri Matre Namah" with devotion.

Red flowers (such as Hibiscus or Rose), Kumkum (vermilion), Turmeric, Vermilion Archana on Srichakra, and sweet Pongal or Payasam offerings are considered very auspicious.