Lalita Sahasranamam | श्रीललितासहस्रनाम
॥ न्यासः ॥
अस्य श्रीललितासहस्रनामस्तोत्रमालामन्त्रस्य ।
वशिन्यादिवाग्देवता ऋषयः ।
अनुष्टुप्छन्दः ।
श्रीललितापरमेश्वरी देवता ।
श्रीमद्वाग्भवकूटेति बीजम् ।
मध्यकूटेति शक्तिः ।
शक्तिकूटेति कीलकम् ।
श्रीललितामहात्रिपुरसुन्दरी-प्रसादसिद्धिद्वारा
चिन्तितफलावाप्त्यर्थे जपे विनियोगः ।
|| Nyaasaḥ ||
asya shrilalita sahasranāma-stotra-mālāmantrasya.
vashinyādivāgdevatā ṛṣayaḥ.
anuṣṭupchandaḥ.
shrilalitāparameśvarī devatā.
shrīmadvāgbhvakūteiti bījam.
madhyakūteiti śaktiḥ.
śaktikūteiti kīlakam.
shrilalitamahātripurasuṃdarī-prasādasiddhidvārā
cintitaphalāvāptyarthe jape viniyogaḥ.
॥ ध्यानम् ॥
|| Dhyānam ||
सिन्दूरारुणविग्रहां त्रिनयनां माणिक्यमौलिस्फुरत्
तारानायकशेखरां स्मितमुखीमापीनवक्षोरुहाम् ।
sindūrāruṇavigrahāṃ trinayanāṃ māṇikyamoulisphurat
tārānāyakaśekharāṃ smitamukhīmāpīnavakṣoruhām.
पाणिभ्यामलिपूर्णरत्नचषकं रक्तोत्पलं विभ्रतीं
सौम्यां रत्नघटस्थरक्तचरणां ध्यायेत्परामम्बिकाम् ॥
pāṇibhyām-alipūrṇaratnacaṣakaṃ raktotpalaṃ vibhratīṃ
saumyāṃ ratnaghaṭastharakta-caraṇāṃ dhyāyetprāmambhikām.
अरुणां करुणातरङ्गिताक्षीं
धृतपाशाङ्कुशपुष्पबाणचापाम् ।
aruṇāṃ karuṇātaraṅgitākṣīṃ
dhṛtapāśāṅkuśapuṣpabāṇacāpām.
अणिमादिभिरावृतां मयुखैः
अहमित्येव विभावये भवानीम् ॥
aṇimādibhirāvṛtāṃ mayukhaiḥ
ahamityeva vibhāvaye bhavānīm.
ध्यायेत्पद्मासनस्थां विकसितवदनां पद्मपत्रायताक्षीं
हेमाभां पीतवस्त्रां करकलितलसद्धेमपद्मां वराङ्गीम् ।
dhyāyetpadmāsanasthāṃ vikasitavadanāṃ padmapatrāyātākṣīṃ
hemabhāṃ pītavastrāṃ karakalitalasadhepadmāṃ varāṅgīm.
सर्वालङ्कारयुक्तां सततमभयदां भक्तनम्रां भवानीं
श्रीविद्यां शान्तमूर्तिं सकलसुरनुतां सर्वसम्पत्प्रदात्रीम् ॥
sarvālaṅkārayuktāṃ satatambhayadāṃ bhaktanamrāṃ bhavānīm
śrīvidyāṃ śāntamūrtiṃ sakalasuranutāṃ sarvasampatpradātrīm.
सकुङ्कुमविलेपनामलिकचुम्बिकस्तूरिकां
समन्दहसितेक्षणां सशरचापपाशाङ्कुशाम् ।
sakuṅkumavilēpanāmālikacumbikastūrīkāṃ
samandahasitekṣaṇāṃ saśarachāpapāśāṅkuśām.
अशेषजनमोहिनीमरुणमाल्यभूषाम्बरां
जपाकुसुमभासुरां जपविधौ स्मरेदम्बिकाम् ॥
aśeṣajanamohinīmaruṇamālyabhūṣāmbarāṃ
japākusumabhāsurāṃ japavidhau smaredambhikām.
॥ अथ श्रीललितासहस्रनामस्तोत्रम् ॥
ॐ श्रीमाता श्रीमहाराज्ञी श्रीमत्-सिंहासनेश्वरी ।
चिदग्नि-कुण्ड-सम्भूता देवकार्य-समुद्यता ॥ १॥
उद्यद्भानु-सहस्राभा चतुर्बाहु-समन्विता ।
रागस्वरूप-पाशाढ्या क्रोधाकाराङ्कुशोज्ज्वला ॥ २॥
om shrimātā shrimahārājñī shrimat-sinhāsaneshvarī; chida gni-kuṇḍa-sambhūtā devakārya-samudyatā;
udyadb hānu-sahasrābhā caturbāhu-samanvitā; rāgasvarūpa-pāśāḍhyā krodhākārāṅkuśojjvalā.
मनोरूपेक्षु-कोदण्डा पञ्चतन्मात्र-सायका ।
निजारुण-प्रभापूर-मज्जद्ब्रह्माण्ड-मण्डला ॥ ३॥
चम्पकाशोक-पुन्नाग-सौगन्धिक-लसत्कचा ।
कुरुविन्दमणि-श्रेणी-कनत्कोटीर-मण्डिता ॥ ४॥
manorūpekṣu-kodaṇḍā pañcatan-mātra-sāyakā; nijāruṇa-prabhāpūra-majjadbrahmāṇḍa-maṇḍalā;
campakāśoka-punnāga-saugandhika-lasatkacā; kuruvindamaṇi-śreṇī-kanatkotīramaṇḍitā.
अष्टमीचन्द्र-विभ्राज-दलिकस्थल-शोभिता ।
मुखचन्द्र-कलङ्काभ-मृगनाभि-विशेषका ॥ ५॥
वदनस्मर-माङ्गल्य-गृहतोरण-चिल्लिका ।
वक्त्रलक्ष्मी-परीवाह-चलन्मीनाभ-लोचना ॥ ६॥
aṣṭamīchandra-vibhrāja-dalikasthala-śobhitā; mukha-chandra-kalaṅkābha-mṛganābhi-viśeṣakā;
vadanasmara-māṅgalya-gṛhatorṇa-cillikā; vaktra-lakṣmī-parīvāha-calanmīnābha-locanā.
नवचम्पक-पुष्पाभ-नासादण्ड-विराजिता ।
ताराकान्ति-तिरस्कारि-नासाभरण-भासुरा ॥ ७॥
कदम्बमञ्जरी-कॢप्त-कर्णपूर-मनोहरा ।
ताटङ्क-युगली-भूत-तपनोडुप-मण्डला ॥ ८॥
navacampaka-puṣpābha-nāsādaṇḍa-virājitā; tārākānti-tiraskāri-nāsābharaṇa-bhāsurā;
kadamba-mañjarī-kḷipta-karṇapūra-manoharā; tāṭaṅka-yugalī-bhūta-tapanodupa-maṇḍalā.
पद्मराग-शिलादर्श-परिभावि-कपोलभूः ।
नवविद्रुम-बिम्बश्री-न्यक्कारि-रदनच्छदा ॥ ९॥
शुद्ध-विद्याङ्कुराकार-द्विजपङ्क्ति-द्वयोज्ज्वला ।
कर्पूर-वीटिकामोद-समाकर्षि-दिगन्तरा ॥ १०॥
padmarāga-śilādarśa-paribhāvi-kapolabhūḥ; navavidruma-bimbaśrī-nyakkāri-radanacchadā;
śuddha-vidyāṅkurākāra-dvijapaṅkti-dvayojjvalā; karpūra-vīṭikāmoda-samākarṣi-digantara.
निज-सल्लाप-माधुर्य-विनिर्भर्त्सित-कच्छपी ।
मन्दस्मित-प्रभापूर-मज्जत्कामेश-मानसा ॥ ११॥
nija-sallāpa-mādhurya-vinirbhartsita-kacchapī; mandasmita-prabhāpūra-majjatkāmeśa-mānasā.
अनाकलित-सादृश्य-चिबुकश्री-विराजिता ।
कामेश-बद्ध-माङ्गल्य-सूत्र-शोभित-कन्धरा ॥ १२॥
कनकाङ्गद-केयूर-कमनीय-भुजान्विता ।
रत्नग्रैवेय-चिन्ताक-लोल-मुक्ता-फलान्विता ॥ १३॥
anākalita-sādṛśya-cibukśrī-virājitā; var. cibukśrī; kāmeśa-baddha-māṅgalya-sūtra-śobhita-kandhrā;
kanakāṅgada-keyūra-kamanīya-bhujānvītā; ratnagrāveya-cintāk-lol-muktā-phalānvītā.
कामेश्वर-प्रेमरत्न-मणि-प्रतिपण-स्तनी ।
नाभ्यालवाल-रोमालि-लता-फल-कुचद्वयी ॥ १४॥
लक्ष्यरोम-लताधारता-समुन्नेय-मध्यमा ।
स्तनभार-दलन्मध्य-पट्टबन्ध-वलित्रया ॥ १५॥
kāmeśvara-premaratna-maṇi-pratipaṇa-stanī; nābhyālavāla-romāli-latā-phal-kucadvayī;
lakṣyarom-latādhāratā-samunneya-madhyamā; stanabhāra-dalanmadhya-paṭṭabandha-valitrayā.
अरुणारुण-कौसुम्भ-वस्त्र-भास्वत्-कटीतटी ।
रत्न-किङ्किणिका-रम्य-रशना-दाम-भूषिता ॥ १६॥
कामेश-ज्ञात-सौभाग्य-मार्दवोरु-द्वयान्विता ।
माणिक्य-मुकुटाकार-जानुद्वय-विराजिता ॥ १७॥
aruṇāruṇa-kausumbha-vastra-bhāsvat-kaṭītṭī; ratna-kiṅkiṇikā-ramya-raśanā-dāma-bhūṣitā;
kāmeśa-jñāta-saubhāgya-mārdavoru-dvayānvītā; māṇikya-mukuṭākāra-jānudvaya-virājitā.
इन्द्रगोप-परिक्षिप्त-स्मरतूणाभ-जङ्घिका ।
गूढगुल्फा कूर्मपृष्ठ-जयिष्णु-प्रपदान्विता ॥ १८॥
नख-दीधिति-संछन्न-नमज्जन-तमोगुणा ।
पदद्वय-प्रभाजाल-पराकृत-सरोरुहा ॥ १९॥
indragopa-parikṣipta-smaratūṇābha-jaṅghikā; gūḍhagulphā kūrmapṛṣṭha-jayiṣṇu-prapadānvītā;
nakha-dīdhiti-saṃchanna-namajjana-tamoguṇā; padadvaya-prabhājāla-parākṛta-saroruhā.
सिञ्जान-मणिमञ्जीर-मण्डित-श्री-पदाम्बुजा । var. शिञ्जान
मराली-मन्दगमना महालावण्य-शेवधिः ॥ २०॥
सर्वारुणाऽनवद्याङ्गी सर्वाभरण-भूषिता ।
शिव-कामेश्वराङ्कस्था शिवा स्वाधीन-वल्लभा ॥ २१॥
siñjān-maṇimañjīra-maṇḍita-śrī-padāmbujā; var. siñjān; marālī-mandagamānā mahālāvaṇya-śevadhih;
sarvārūṇā’navadyāṅgī sarvābharaṇa-bhūṣitā; śivakāmeśvarāṅksthā śivā svādhīna-vallabhā.
सुमेरु-मध्य-शृङ्गस्था श्रीमन्नगर-नायिका ।
चिन्तामणि-गृहान्तस्था पञ्च-ब्रह्मासन-स्थिता ॥ २२॥
महापद्माटवी-संस्था कदम्बवन-वासिनी ।
सुधासागर-मध्यस्था कामाक्षी कामदायिनी ॥ २३॥
sumeru-madhya-śṛṅghasthā śrīmannagara-nāyikā; cintāmaṇi-gṛhāntasthā pañca-brahmāsana-sthitā;
mahāpadmāṭavī-sansthā kadambavana-vāsinī; sudhāsāgara-madhyasthā kāmākṣī kāmadāyinī.
देवर्षि-गण-संघात-स्तूयमानात्म-वैभवा ।
भण्डासुर-वधोद्युक्त-शक्तिसेना-समन्विता ॥ २४॥
सम्पत्करी-समारूढ-सिन्धुर-व्रज-सेविता ।
अश्वारूढाधिष्ठिताश्व-कोटि-कोटिभिरावृता ॥ २५॥
devarṣi-gaṇa-saṅghāta-stūyamānātmavaibhavā; bhaṇḍāsura-vadhodyukta-śaktisenā-samanvitā;
sampatkari-samārūḍha-sindhura-vraja-sevitā; aśvārūḍhādhiṣṭhitāśva-koṭi-koṭibhirāvṛtā.
चक्रराज-रथारूढ-सर्वायुध-परिष्कृता ।
गेयचक्र-रथारूढ-मन्त्रिणी-परिसेविता ॥ २६॥
किरिचक्र-रथारूढ-दण्डनाथा-पुरस्कृता ।
ज्वाला-मालिनिकाक्षिप्त-वह्निप्राकार-मध्यगा ॥ २७॥
cakrarāja-rathārūḍha-sarvayudha-pariṣkṛtā; geyacakra-rathārūḍha-mantriṇī-parisevitā;
kiricakra-rathārūḍha-daṇḍanāthā-puraskṛtā; jvālā-mālinikākṣipta-vahnaprākāra-madhyagā.
भण्डसैन्य-वधोद्युक्त-शक्ति-विक्रम-हर्षिता ।
नित्या-पराक्रमाटोप-निरीक्षण-समुत्सुका ॥ २८॥
भण्डपुत्र-वधोद्युक्त-बाला-विक्रम-नन्दिता ।
मन्त्रिण्यम्बा-विरचित-विषङ्ग-वध-तोषिता ॥ २९॥
bhaṇḍasainya-vadhodyukta-śakti-vikrama-harṣitā; nityā-parākramāṭopa-nirīkṣaṇa-samut sukā;
bhaṇḍaputra-vadhodyukta-bālā-vikrama-nanditā; mantriṇyambā-viracita-viṣaṅga-vadha-toṣitā.
विशुक्र-प्राणहरण-वाराही-वीर्य-नन्दिता ।
कामेश्वर-मुखालोक-कल्पित-श्रीगणेश्वरा ॥ ३०॥
महागणेश-निर्भिन्न-विघ्नयन्त्र-प्रहर्षिता ।
भण्डासुरेन्द्र-निर्मुक्त-शस्त्र-प्रत्यस्त्र-वर्षिणी ॥ ३१॥
viśukra-prāṇaharaṇa-vārāhī-vīrya-nanditā; kāmeśvara-mukhāloka-kalpita-śrīgaṇeśvarā;
mahāgaṇeśa-nirbhinna-vighnayantra-prahṛṣitā; bhaṇḍāsurendra-nirmukta-śastra-pratyastravarṣiṇī.
कराङ्गुलि-नखोत्पन्न-नारायण-दशाकृतिः ।
महा-पाशुपतास्त्राग्नि-निर्दग्धासुर-सैनिका ॥ ३२॥
कामेश्वरास्त्र-निर्दग्ध-सभण्डासुर-शून्यका ।
ब्रह्मोपेन्द्र-महेन्द्रादि-देव-संस्तुत-वैभवा ॥ ३३॥
karāṅguli-nakhotpanna-nārāyaṇa-daśākṛtiḥ; mahā-pāśupatāstra-āgni-nirdagdha-asura-sainikā;
kāmeśvarāstra-nirdagdha-sabhaṇḍāsura-śūnyakā; brahmopeṇdra-maheṃdrādi-deva-sanstuta-vaibhavā.
हर-नेत्राग्नि-संदग्ध-काम-सञ्जीवनौषधिः ।
श्रीमद्वाग्भव-कूटैक-स्वरूप-मुख-पङ्कजा ॥ ३४॥
कण्ठाधः-कटि-पर्यन्त-मध्यकूट-स्वरूपिणी ।
शक्ति-कूटैकतापन्न-कट्यधोभाग-धारिणी ॥ ३५॥
hara-netrāgni-sandagdha-kāma-saṃjīvanauṣadhiḥ; śrīmadvāgbhava-kūṭaika-svarūpa-mukha-paṅkajā;
kaṇṭhādhaḥ-kaṭi-paryanta-madhyakūṭa-svarūpiṇī; śakti-kūṭaikatāpanna-kaṭyadhobhāga-dhāriṇī.
मूल-मन्त्रात्मिका मूलकूटत्रय-कलेवरा ।
कुलामृतैक-रसिका कुलसंकेत-पालिनी ॥ ३६॥
कुलाङ्गना कुलान्तस्था कौलिनी कुलयोगिनी ।
अकुला समयान्तस्था समयाचार-तत्परा ॥ ३७॥
mūla-mantrātmikā mūlakūṭatraya-kalevarā; kulāmṛtaika-rasikā kulasaṃketa-pālinī;
kulāṅganā kulāntasthā kaulini kulayoginī; akulā samayāntasthā samayācāra-tatparā.
मूलाधारैक-निलया ब्रह्मग्रन्थि-विभेदिनी ।
मणि-पूरान्तरुदिता विष्णुग्रन्थि-विभेदिनी ॥ ३८॥
आज्ञा-चक्रान्तरालस्था रुद्रग्रन्थि-विभेदिनी ।
सहस्राराम्बुजारूढा सुधा-साराभिवर्षिणी ॥ ३९॥
mūlādhārāika-nilayā brahmagranthi-vibhedinī; maṇi-pūrāntaruditā viṣṇugranthi-vibhedinī;
ājñā-cakrāntarālasthā rudragranthi-vibhedinī; sahasrārāmbujārūḍhā sudhā-sārābhivarṣiṇī.
तडिल्लता-समरुचिः षट्चक्रोपरि-संस्थिता ।
महासक्तिः कुण्डलिनी बिसतन्तु-तनीयसी ॥ ४०॥
भवानी भावनागम्या भवारण्य-कुठारिका ।
भद्रप्रिया भद्रमूर्तिर् भक्त-सौभाग्यदायिनी ॥ ४१॥
taḍillatā-samaruciḥ ṣaṭcakropari-sansthitā; mahāsaktiḥ kuṇḍalinī bisatantu-tanīyasī;
bhavānī bhāvanāgamya bhavāraṇya-kuṭhārikā; bhadrapriyā bhadramūrtiḥ bhakta-saubhāgyadāyinī.
भक्तिप्रिया भक्तिगम्या भक्तिवश्या भयापहा ।
शाम्भवी शारदाराध्या शर्वाणी शर्मदायिनी ॥ ४२॥
शाङ्करी श्रीकरी साध्वी शरच्चन्द्र-निभानना ।
शातोदरी शान्तिमती निराधारा निरञ्जना ॥ ४३॥
bhaktiprīyā bhaktigamyā bhaktivashyā bhayāpahā; śāmbhavī śārdārādhyā śarvāṇī śarmadāyinī;
śāṅkarī śrīkārī sādhvī śaraccandra-nibhānanā; śātodarī śāntimatī nirādhārā nirañjanā.
निर्लेपा निर्मला नित्या निराकारा निराकुला ।
निर्गुणा निष्कला शान्ता निष्कामा निरुपप्लवा ॥ ४४॥
नित्यमुक्ता निर्विकारा निष्प्रपञ्चा निराश्रया ।
नित्यशुद्धा नित्यबुद्धा निरवद्या निरन्तरा ॥ ४५॥
nirlēpā nirmalā nityā nirākārā nirākulā; nirguṇā niṣkalā śāntā niṣkāmā niruppalvā;
nityamuktā nirvikārā niṣprapañcā nirāśrayā; nityaśuddhā nityabuddhā niravadyā nirantara.
निष्कारणा निष्कलङ्का निरुपाधिर् निरीश्वरा ।
नीरागा रागमथनी निर्मदा मदनाशिनी ॥ ४६॥
निश्चिन्ता निरहंकारा निर्मोहा मोहनाशिनी ।
निर्ममा ममताहन्त्री निष्पापा पापनाशिनी ॥ ४७॥
niṣkāraṇā niṣkalaṅkā nirupādhir nirīśvarā; nīrāgā rāgamathanī nirmadā madanāśinī;
niścintā nirahaṃkārā nirmohā mohanāśinī; nirmamā matāhāntṛi niṣpāpā pāpanāśinī.
निष्क्रोधा क्रोधशमनी निर्लोभा लोभनाशिनी ।
निःसंशया संशयघ्नी निर्भवा भवनाशिनी ॥ ४८॥
निर्विकल्पा निराबाधा निर्भेदा भेदनाशिनी ।
निर्वाशा मृत्युमथनी निष्क्रिया निष्परिग्रहा ॥ ४९॥
niṣkrodhā krodhaśamanī nirlobhā lobhanāśinī; niḥsaṃśayā saṃśayaghnī nirbhāva bhavanāśinī;
nirvikalpā nirābādhā nirbhedā bhedanāśinī; nirvāśā mṛtyumathanī niṣkriyā niṣparigrahā.
निस्तुला नीलचिकुरा निरपाया निरत्यया ।
दुर्लभा दुर्गमा दुर्गा दुःखहन्त्री सुखप्रदा ॥ ५०॥
दुष्टदूरा दुराचार-शमनी दोषवर्जिता ।
सर्वज्ञा सान्द्रकरुणा समानाधिक-वर्जिता ॥ ५१॥
nistulā nīlachikurā nirapāyā niratyayā; durlabhā durgamā durgā duḥkhahāntrī sukhapradā;
duṣṭadūrā durācāra-shamanī doṣavarjītā; sarvajñā sāndrakaruṇā samānādhikavarjītā.
सर्वशक्तिमयी सर्व-मङ्गला सद्गतिप्रदा ।
सर्वेश्वरी सर्वमयी सर्वमन्त्र-स्वरूपिणी ॥ ५२॥
सर्व-यन्त्रात्मिका सर्व-तन्त्ररूपा मनोन्मनी ।
माहेश्वरी महादेवी महालक्ष्मीर् मृडप्रिया ॥ ५३॥
sarvashaktimayī sarva-maṅgalā sadgatipradā; sarveśvarī sarvamayī sarva-mantra-svarūpiṇī;
sarva-yantrātmikā sarva-tantra-rūpā manonmanī; māheśvarī mahādevī mahālakṣmī mṛḍapriyā.
महारूपा महापूज्या महापातक-नाशिनी ।
महामाया महासत्त्वा महाशक्तिर् महारतिः ॥ ५४॥
महाभोगा महैश्वर्या महावीर्या महाबला ।
महाबुद्धिर् महासिद्धिर् महायोगेश्वरेश्वरी ॥ ५५॥
mahārūpā mahāpūjyā mahāpātaka-nāśinī; mahāmāyā mahāsattvā mahāśaktir mahāratiḥ;
mahābhogā mahaiśvaryā mahāvīryā mahābalā; mahābuddhir mahāsiddhir mahāyogēśvarēśvarī.
महातन्त्रा महामन्त्रा महायन्त्रा महासना ।
महायाग-क्रमाराध्या महाभैरव-पूजिता ॥ ५६॥
महेश्वर-महाकल्प-महाताण्डव-साक्षिणी ।
महाकामेश-महिषी महात्रिपुर-सुन्दरी ॥ ५७॥
mahātantrā mahāmāntarā mahāyāntrā mahāsanā; mahāyāga-kramārādhyā mahābhairava-pūjitā;
mahēśvar-mahākalpa-mahātāṇḍava-sākṣiṇī; mahākāmeśa-mahiṣī mahātripura-sundarī.
चतुःषष्ट्युपचाराढ्या चतुःषष्टिकलामयी ।
महाचतुः-षष्टिकोटि-योगिनी-गणसेविता ॥ ५८॥
मनुविद्या चन्द्रविद्या चन्द्रमण्डल-मध्यगा ।
चारुरूपा चारुहासा चारुचन्द्र-कलाधरा ॥ ५९॥
catuḥṣaṣṭyupacārāḍhyā catuḥṣaṣṭikālāmayī; mahācatuḥṣaṣṭikoṭi-yoginī-gaṇasevitā;
manuvidyā candravidyā candramaṇḍala-madhyayā; cārurūpā cāruhāsā cārucandra-kalādhara.
चराचर-जगन्नाथा चक्रराज-निकेतना ।
पार्वती पद्मनयना पद्मराग-समप्रभा ॥ ६०॥
पञ्च-प्रेतासनासीना पञ्चब्रह्म-स्वरूपिणी ।
चिन्मयी परमानन्दा विज्ञान-घनरूपिणी ॥ ६१॥
carācar-jagannāthā cakrarāja-niketanā; pārvatī padmanayanā padmarāga-samaprabha;
pañca-pretāsanāsīnā pañcabrahma-svarūpiṇī; cinmayī paramānandā vijñāna-ghanarūpiṇī.
ध्यान-ध्यातृ-ध्येयरूपा धर्माधर्म-विवर्जिता ।
विश्वरूपा जागरिणी स्वपन्ती तैजसात्मिका ॥ ६२॥
सुप्ता प्राज्ञात्मिका तुर्या सर्वावस्था-विवर्जिता ।
सृष्टिकर्त्री ब्रह्मरूपा गोप्त्री गोविन्दरूपिणी ॥ ६३॥
dhyāna-dhyātṛ-dhyeyarūpā dharmādharm-vivarjītā; viśvarūpā jāgariṇī svapantī taijasātmikā;
suptā prājñātmikā turyā sarvāvastā-vivarjītā; sṛṣṭikartṛī brahmarūpā goptṛī govindarūpiṇī.
संहारिणी रुद्ररूपा तिरोधान-करीश्वरी ।
सदाशिवाऽनुग्रहदा पञ्चकृत्य-परायणा ॥ ६४॥
भानुमण्डल-मध्यस्था भैरवी भगमालिनी ।
पद्मासना भगवती पद्मनाभ-सहोदरी ॥ ६५॥
sanhāriṇī rudrarūpā teroidāna-karīśvarī; sadāśivā’nugrahadā pañcakṛtya-parāyaṇā;
bhānumaṇḍala-madhyasthā bhairavī bhagamālinī; padmāsanā bhagavatī padmanābha-sahodarī.
उन्मेष-निमिषोत्पन्न-विपन्न-भुवनावली ।
सहस्र-शीर्षवदना सहस्राक्षी सहस्रपात् ॥ ६६॥
आब्रह्म-कीट-जननी वर्णाश्रम-विधायिनी ।
निजाज्ञारूप-निगमा पुण्यापुण्य-फलप्रदा ॥ ६७॥
unmeṣa-nimiṣotpanna-vipanna-bhuvanāvalī; sahasra-śīrṣavadanā sahasrākṣī sahasrapāt;
ābrahma-kīṭa-jananī varṇāśrama-vidhāyinī; nijājñārūpa-nigamā puṇyāpuṇya-phalapradā.
श्रुति-सीमन्त-सिन्दूरी-कृत-पादाब्ज-धूलिका ।
सकलागम-सन्दोह-शुक्ति-सम्पुट-मौक्तिका ॥ ६८॥
पुरुषार्थप्रदा पूर्णा भोगिनी भुवनेश्वरी ।
अम्बिकाऽनादि-निधना हरिब्रह्मेन्द्र-सेविता ॥ ६९॥
śruti-sīmanta-sindūrī-kṛta-pādābja-dhūlikā; sakalāgama-sandohā śukti-sampuṭa-mauktikā;
puruṣārthapradā pūrnā bhoginī bhuvaneśvarī; ambikā’nādi-nidhanā haribrahmandra-sevitā.
नारायणी नादरूपा नामरूप-विवर्जिता ।
ह्रींकारी ह्रीमती हृद्या हेयोपादेय-विवर्जिता ॥ ७०॥
राजराजार्चिता राज्ञी रम्या राजीवलोचना ।
रञ्जनी रमणी रस्या रणत्किङ्किणि-मेखला ॥ ७१॥
nārāyaṇī nādarūpā nāmarūpa-vivarjītā; hrīṃkārī hrīmatī hṛdyā heyopādeya-vivarjītā;
rājarājārchitā rājñī ramyā rājīvalocanā; rañjanī ramaṇī rasyā raṇtkiṅkiṇi-mekhalā.
रमा राकेन्दुवदना रतिरूपा रतिप्रिया ।
रक्षाकरी राक्षसघ्नी रामा रमणलम्पटा ॥ ७२॥
काम्या कामकलारूपा कदम्ब-कुसुम-प्रिया ।
कल्याणी जगतीकन्दा करुणा-रस-सागरा ॥ ७३॥
ramā rākenduvadanā ratirūpā ratipriyā; rakṣākari rākṣasaghṇī rāmā ramaṇalampṭā;
kāmyā kāmakalārūpā kadamba-kusumapriyā; kalyāṇī jagatīkandā karuṇā-rasa-sāgarā.
कलावती कलालापा कान्ता कादम्बरीप्रिया ।
वरदा वामनयना वारुणी-मद-विह्वला ॥ ७४॥
विश्वाधिका वेदवेद्या विन्ध्याचल-निवासिनी ।
विधात्री वेदजननी विष्णुमाया विलासिनी ॥ ७५॥
kalāvatī kalālāpā kāntā kādambarīpriyā; vardā vāmayanā vārūṇī-mada-vihvalā;
viśvādhikā vedavedyā vindhyāchala-nivāsinī; vidhātrī vedajananī viṣṇumāyā vilāsinī.
क्षेत्रस्वरूपा क्षेत्रेशी क्षेत्र-क्षेत्रज्ञ-पालिनी ।
क्षयवृद्धि-विनिर्मुक्ता क्षेत्रपाल-समर्चिता ॥ ७६॥
विजया विमला वन्द्या वन्दारु-जन-वत्सला ।
वाग्वादिनी वामकेशी वह्निमण्डल-वासिनी ॥ ७७॥
kṣetrasvarūpā kṣetreśī kṣetra-kṣetrajña-pālinī; kṣayavr̥ddhi-vinir-muktā kṣetrapāla-samarcitā;
vijayā vimalā vandyā vandāru-jana-vatsalā; vāgvādīnī vāmakēśī vahnimanḍala-vāsinī.
भक्तिमत्-कल्पलतिका पशुपाश-विमोचिनी ।
संहृताशेष-पाषण्डा सदाचार-प्रवर्तिका ॥ ७८॥
तापत्रयाग्नि-सन्तप्त-समाह्लादन-चन्द्रिका ।
तरुणी तापसाराध्या तनुमध्या तमोऽपहा ॥ ७९॥
bhaktimat-kalpalatikā paśupāśa-vimocinī; saṃhṛtāśeṣa-pāṣaṇḍā sadācāra-pravartikā;
tāpatrayāgni-santaptā-samāhlādana-candrikā; taruṇī tāpāsārādhyā tanumadhyā tamo’pahā.
चितिस्तत्पद-लक्ष्यार्था चिदेकरस-रूपिणी ।
स्वात्मानन्द-लवीभूत-ब्रह्माद्यानन्द-सन्ततिः ॥ ८०॥
परा प्रत्यक्चितीरूपा पश्यन्ती परदेवता ।
मध्यमा वैखरीरूपा भक्त-मानस-हंसिका ॥ ८१॥
citisattpada-lakṣyārthā cidekarasa-rūpiṇī; svātmananda-lavībhūta-brahmādyānanda-santatiḥ;
parā pratyakchitīrūpā paśyantī paradevata; madhyamā vaikhari-rūpā bhakta-mānasa-hansikā.
कामेश्वर-प्राणनाडी कृतज्ञा कामपूजिता ।
शृङ्गार-रस-सम्पूर्णा जया जालन्धर-स्थिता ॥ ८२॥
ओड्याणपीठ-निलया बिन्दु-मण्डलवासिनी ।
रहोयाग-क्रमाराध्या रहस्तर्पण-तर्पिता ॥ ८३॥
kāmeśvara-prāṇanāḍī kṛtajñā kāmapūjitā; śṛṅgāra-rasa-sampūrṇā jayā jālandhara-sthitā;
oḍyāṇapīṭha-nilayā bindu-maṇḍalavāsinī; rahoyāga-kramārādhyā rahastarpaṇa-tarpitā.
सद्यःप्रसादिनी विश्व-साक्षिणी साक्षिवर्जिता ।
षडङ्गदेवता-युक्ता षाड्गुण्य-परिपूरिता ॥ ८४॥
नित्यक्लिन्ना निरुपमा निर्वाण-सुख-दायिनी ।
नित्या-षोडशिका-रूपा श्रीकण्ठार्ध-शरीरिणी ॥ ८५॥
sadyahprasādinī viśva-sākṣiṇī sākshivarjītā; ṣaḍaṅga-devatā-yuktā ṣāḍguṇya-paripūrītā;
nityaklinnā nirupamā nirvāṇa-sukha-dāyinī; nityā-ṣoḍaśikā-rūpā śrīkaṇṭhārdha-śarīriṇī.
प्रभावती प्रभारूपा प्रसिद्धा परमेश्वरी ।
मूलप्रकृतिर् अव्यक्ता व्यक्ताव्यक्त-स्वरूपिणी ॥ ८६॥
व्यापिनी विविधाकारा विद्याविद्या-स्वरूपिणी ।
महाकामेश-नयन-कुमुदाह्लाद-कौमुदी ॥ ८७॥
prabhāvatī prabhārūpā prasiddhā parameśvarī; mūlaprakṛtir avyaktā vyaktāvyakta-svarūpiṇī;
vyāpīnī vividhākārā vidyāvidyā-svarūpiṇī; mahākāmeśa-nayana-kumudāhlāda-kaumudī.
भक्त-हार्द-तमोभेद-भानुमद्भानु-सन्ततिः ।
शिवदूती शिवाराध्या शिवमूर्तिः शिवङ्करी ॥ ८८॥
शिवप्रिया शिवपरा शिष्टेष्टा शिष्टपूजिता ।
अप्रमेया स्वप्रकाशा मनोवाचामगोचरा ॥ ८९॥
bhaktahārda-tamobheda-bhānumbhānu-santatiḥ; śivadūtī śivārādhyā śivamūrtiḥ śivaṅkarī;
śivapriyā śivaparā śiṣṭeṣṭā śiṣṭapūjitā; aprameyā svaprakāśā manovācāmagocara.
चिच्छक्तिश् चेतनारूपा जडशक्तिर् जडात्मिका ।
गायत्री व्याहृतिः सन्ध्या द्विजवृन्द-निषेविता ॥ ९०॥
तत्त्वासना तत्त्वमयी पञ्च-कोशान्तर-स्थिता ।
निःसीम-महिमा नित्य-यौवना मदशालिनी ॥ ९१॥
cicchaktish chetanārūpā jaḍaśaktir jaḍātmikā; gāyatrī vyāhṛtiḥ sandhyā dvijavṛnda-niṣevitā;
tattvāsanā tattvamayī pañca-kośāntara-sthitā; niḥsīma-mahimā nitya-yauvānā madashālinī.
मदघूर्णित-रक्ताक्षी मदपाटल-गण्डभूः ।
चन्दन-द्रव-दिग्धाङ्गी चाम्पेय-कुसुम-प्रिया ॥ ९२॥
कुशला कोमलाकारा कुरुकुल्ला कुलेश्वरी ।
कुलकुण्डालया कौल-मार्ग-तत्पर-सेविता ॥ ९३॥
madaghūrṇita-raktākṣī madapāṭala-gaṇḍabhūḥ; candana-drava-digdhāṅgī cāmpēya-kusuma-priyā;
kuśalā komalākārā kurukullā kuleśvarī; kulakuṇḍālayā kaula-mārga-tatpara-sevitā.
कुमार-गणनाथाम्बा तुष्टिः पुष्टिर् मतिर् धृतिः ।
शान्तिः स्वस्तिमती कान्तिर् नन्दिनी विघ्ननाशिनी ॥ ९४॥
तेजोवती त्रिनयना लोलाक्षी-कामरूपिणी ।
मालिनी हंसिनी माता मलयाचल-वासिनी ॥ ९५॥
kumāra-gaṇanāthāmbā tuṣṭiḥ puṣṭir matir dhṛtiḥ; śāntiḥ svastimatī kāntir nandinī vighnanāśinī;
tejovatī trinayanā lolākṣī-kāmarūpiṇī; mālinī haṃsinī mātā malayācala-vāsinī.
सुमुखी नलिनी सुभ्रूः शोभना सुरनायिका ।
कालकण्ठी कान्तिमती क्षोभिणी सूक्ष्मरूपिणी ॥ ९६॥
वज्रेश्वरी वामदेवी वयोऽवस्था-विवर्जिता ।
सिद्धेश्वरी सिद्धविद्या सिद्धमाता यशस्विनी ॥ ९७॥
sumukhī nalinī subhrūḥ śobhanā suranāyikā; kālakāṇṭhī kāntimatī kṣobhīṇī sūkṣmarūpiṇī;
vajraśvarī vāmadevī vayovsthā-vivarjitā; siddheśvarī siddhavidyā siddhamātā yaśasvinī.
विशुद्धिचक्र-निलयाऽऽरक्तवर्णा त्रिलोचना ।
खट्वाङ्गादि-प्रहरणा वदनैक-समन्विता ॥ ९८॥
पायसान्नप्रिया त्वक्स्था पशुलोक-भयङ्करी ।
अमृतादि-महाशक्ति-संवृता डाकिनीश्वरी ॥ ९९॥
viśuddhicakra-nilayā’raktavarṇā trilocanā; khaṭvāṅgādi-praharṇā vadaneka-samanvitā;
pāyasannapriyā tvaksthā paśuloka-bhayaṅkarī; amṛtādi-mahāśakti-samvṛtā ḍākinīśvarī.
अनाहताब्ज-निलया श्यामाभा वदनद्वया ।
दंष्ट्रोज्ज्वलाऽक्ष-मालादि-धरा रुधिरसंस्थिता ॥ १००॥
कालरात्र्यादि-शक्त्यौघ-वृता स्निग्धौदनप्रिया ।
महावीरेन्द्र-वरदा राकिण्यम्बा-स्वरूपिणी ॥ १०१॥
anāhātābja-nilayā śyāmābhā vadanadvayā; daṃṣṭrojjvalā’kṣa-mālādi-dharā rudhira-sansthitā;
kālarātryādi-śaktyaugha-vṛtā snigdhaudanapriyā; mahāvīrendra-varadā rākīṇyambā-svarūpiṇī.
मणिपूराब्ज-निलया वदनत्रय-संयुता ।
वज्रादिकायुधोपेता डामर्यादिभिरावृता ॥ १०२॥
रक्तवर्णा मांसनिष्ठा गुडान्न-प्रीत-मानसा ।
समस्तभक्त-सुखदा लाकिन्यम्बा-स्वरूपिणी ॥ १०३॥
maṇipūrābja-nilayā vadanatraya-saṃyutā; vajrādikāyudhopetā ḍāmaryādibhirāvṛtā;
raktavarṇā māṃsanishṭhā guḍānna-prītamānāsā; samastabhakta-sukhadā lākinyambā-svarūpiṇī.
स्वाधिष्ठानाम्बुज-गता चतुर्वक्त्र-मनोहरा ।
शूलाद्यायुध-सम्पन्ना पीतवर्णाऽतिगर्विता ॥ १०४॥
मेदोनिष्ठा मधुप्रीता बन्धिन्यादि-समन्विता ।
दध्यन्नासक्त-हृदया काकिनी-रूप-धारिणी ॥ १०५॥
svādhisthānāmbuja-gatā caturvaktra-manoharā; śūlādhyāyudha-sampannā pītavarṇā’tigarvitā;
medonisthā madhuprītā bandhinyādi-samanvitā; dadhyannāsakta-hṛdayā kākinī-rūpa-dhāriṇī.
मूलाधाराम्बुजारूढा पञ्च-वक्त्राऽस्थि-संस्थिता ।
अङ्कुशादि-प्रहरणा वरदादि-निषेविता ॥ १०६॥
मुद्गौदनासक्त-चित्ता साकिन्यम्बा-स्वरूपिणी ।
आज्ञा-चक्राब्ज-निलया शुक्लवर्णा षडानना ॥ १०७॥
mūlādhārāmbujārūḍhā pañca-vaktrā’sthi-sansthitā; aṅkuśādi-praharṇā varadādi-niśevitā;
mudgaudanāsakta-chittā sākinyambā-svarūpiṇī; ājñā-cakrābja-nilayā śuklavarṇā ṣaḍānana.
मज्जासंस्था हंसवती-मुख्य-शक्ति-समन्विता ।
हरिद्रान्नैक-रसिका हाकिनी-रूप-धारिणी ॥ १०८॥
सहस्रदल-पद्मस्था सर्व-वर्णोप-शोभिता ।
सर्वायुधधरा शुक्ल-संस्थिता सर्वतोमुखी ॥ १०९॥
majjāsaṃsthā haṃsavātī-mukhya-śakti-samanvitā; haridrānnaika-rasikā hākinī-rūpa-dhāriṇī;
sahasradala-padmastā sarva-varṇopa-śobhitā; sarvāyudhadharā śukla-sansthitā sarvatomukhī.
सर्वौदन-प्रीतचित्ता याकिन्यम्बा-स्वरूपिणी ।
स्वाहा स्वधाऽमतिर् मेधा श्रुतिः स्मृतिर् अनुत्तमा ॥ ११०॥
पुण्यकीर्तिः पुण्यलभ्या पुण्यश्रवण-कीर्तना ।
पुलोमजार्चिता बन्ध-मोचनी बन्धुरालका ॥ १११॥
sarvaudana-prītachittā yākinyambā-svarūpiṇī; svāhā svadhā’matir medhā śrutih smritir anuttamā;
puṇyakīrtih puṇyalabhyā puṇyaśravana-kīrtanā; pulomajārcitā bandha-mocanī bandhurālakā.
विमर्शरूपिणी विद्या वियदादि-जगत्प्रसूः ।
सर्वव्याधि-प्रशमनी सर्वमृत्यु-निवारिणी ॥ ११२॥
अग्रगण्याऽचिन्त्यरूपा कलिकल्मष-नाशिनी ।
कात्यायनी कालहन्त्री कमलाक्ष-निषेविता ॥ ११३॥
vimarśarūpiṇī vidyā viyadādi-jagatprasūḥ; sarvavyādhī-praśamanī sarvamṛtyu-nivāriṇī;
agragaṇyā’chintyārūpā kalikalmaṣa-nāśinī; kātyāyanī kālāhantṛī kamalākṣa-niśevitā.
ताम्बूल-पूरित-मुखी दाडिमी-कुसुम-प्रभा ।
मृगाक्षी मोहिनी मुख्या मृडानी मित्ररूपिणी ॥ ११४॥
नित्यतृप्ता भक्तनिधिर् नियन्त्री निखिलेश्वरी ।
मैत्र्यादि-वासनालभ्या महाप्रलय-साक्षिणी ॥ ११५॥
tāmbūla-pūrita-mukhī dāḍimī-kusuma-prabhā; mṛgākṣī mohini mukhyā mṛḍānī mitrarūpiṇī;
nityatṛptā bhaktanidhir niyantrī nikhileśvarī; maitryādi-vāsanālabhyā mahāpralaya-sākṣiṇī.
परा शक्तिः परा निष्ठा प्रज्ञानघन-रूपिणी ।
माध्वीपानालसा मत्ता मातृका-वर्ण-रूपिणी ॥ ११६॥
महाकैलास-निलया मृणाल-मृदु-दोर्लता ।
महनीया दयामूर्तिर् महासाम्राज्य-शालिनी ॥ ११७॥
parā śaktiḥ parā niṣṭhā prajñānaghana-rūpiṇī; mādhavī-pānālāsā matta mātṛkā-varṇa-rūpiṇī;
mahākailāsa-nilayā mṛṇāla-mṛdu-dorlatā; mahanīyā dayāmūrtir mahāsāmrājya-śālinī.
आत्मविद्या महाविद्या श्रीविद्या कामसेविता ।
श्री-षोडशाक्षरी-विद्या त्रिकूटा कामकोटिका ॥ ११८॥
कटाक्ष-किङ्करी-भूत-कमला-कोटि-सेविता ।
शिरःस्थिता चन्द्रनिभा भालस्थेन्द्र-धनुःप्रभा ॥ ११९॥
ātmavidyā mahāvidyā śrīvidyā kāmasevitā; śrī-ṣoḍaśākṣarī-vidyā trikūṭā kāmakoṭikā;
kaṭākṣa-kiṅkarī-bhūta-kamalā-koṭi-sevitā; śiraḥsthītā candranibhā bhālasteṃdra-dhanuḥ-prabhā.
हृदयस्था रविप्रख्या त्रिकोणान्तर-दीपिका ।
दाक्षायणी दैत्यहन्त्री दक्षयज्ञ-विनाशिनी ॥ १२०॥
दरान्दोलित-दीर्घाक्षी दर-हासोज्ज्वलन्-मुखी ।
गुरुमूर्तिर् गुणनिधिर् गोमाता गुहजन्मभूः ॥ १२१॥
hṛdayasthā raviprakhyā trikōṇāntara-dīpikā; dākṣāyaṇī daityahantṛī dakṣayajña-vināśinī;
darāndolita-dīrghākṣī dara-hāsojjvalan-mukhī; gurumūrtir guṇanidhir gomātā guhanjanmabhūḥ.
देवेशी दण्डनीतिस्था दहराकाश-रूपिणी ।
प्रतिपन्मुख्य-राकान्त-तिथि-मण्डल-पूजिता ॥ १२२॥
कलात्मिका कलानाथा काव्यालाप-विनोदिनी ।
सचामर-रमा-वाणी-सव्य-दक्षिण-सेविता ॥ १२३॥
deveśī daṇḍanītisthā daharākāśa-rūpiṇī; pratipanmukhya-rākānta-tithi-maṇḍala-pūjitā;
kalātmikā kalanāthā kāvyālāpa-vinodinī; var. vimodinī; sacāmar-ramā-vāṇī-savya-dakṣiṇa-sevitā.
आदिशक्तिर् अमेयाऽऽत्मा परमा पावनाकृतिः ।
अनेककोटि-ब्रह्माण्ड-जननी दिव्यविग्रहा ॥ १२४॥
क्लींकारी केवला गुह्या कैवल्य-पददायिनी ।
त्रिपुरा त्रिजगद्वन्द्या त्रिमूर्तिस् त्रिदशेश्वरी ॥ १२५॥
ādiśaktir ameyā’ātmā paramā pāvanākṛtiḥ; anekakoṭi-brahmāṇḍa-jananī divyavigrahā;
klīṃkārī kevalā guhyā kaivalya-padadāyinī; tripurā trijagadvandya trimumrtis tridaseśvarī.
त्र्यक्षरी दिव्य-गन्धाढ्या सिन्दूर-तिलकाञ्चिता ।
उमा शैलेन्द्रतनया गौरी गन्धर्व-सेविता ॥ १२६॥
विश्वगर्भा स्वर्णगर्भाऽवरदा वागधीश्वरी ।
ध्यानगम्याऽपरिच्छेद्या ज्ञानदा ज्ञानविग्रहा ॥ १२७॥
tryakṣarī divya-gandhāḍhyā sindūra-tilakāñcitā; umā śailendratanayā gaurī gandharva-sevitā;
viśvagarbhā svarṇagarbhā’varadā vāgadhiśvarī; dhyānagamyā’paricchedyā jñānadā jñānavigrahā.
सर्ववेदान्त-संवेद्या सत्यानन्द-स्वरूपिणी ।
लोपामुद्रार्चिता लीला-कॢप्त-ब्रह्माण्ड-मण्डला ॥ १२८॥
अदृश्या दृश्यरहिता विज्ञात्री वेद्यवर्जिता ।
योगिनी योगदा योग्या योगानन्दा युगन्धरा ॥ १२९॥
sarvavedānta-saṃvedyā satyānanda-svarūpiṇī; lopāmudrārchitā līlā-kḷipta-brahmāṇḍa-maṇḍalā;
adṛśyā dṛśyarahitā vijñātrī vedyavarjītā; yoginī yogadā yogyā yogānandā yugandharā.
इच्छाशक्ति-ज्ञानशक्ति-क्रियाशक्ति-स्वरूपिणी ।
सर्वाधारा सुप्रतिष्ठा सदसद्रूप-धारिणी ॥ १३०॥
अष्टमूर्तिर् अजाजैत्री लोकयात्रा-विधायिनी ।
एकाकिनी भूमरूपा निर्द्वैता द्वैतवर्जिता ॥ १३१॥
icchāśakti-jñānaśakti-kriyāśakti-svarūpiṇī; sarvādhārā supratiṣṭhā sadasadrūpa-dhāriṇī;
aṣṭamūrtir ajājaitrī lokayātrā-vidhāyinī; var. ajājaitrī; ekākīni bhūmarūpā nirdvai tā dvaitavarjītā.
अन्नदा वसुदा वृद्धा ब्रह्मात्मैक्य-स्वरूपिणी ।
बृहती ब्राह्मणी ब्राह्मी ब्रह्मानन्दा बलिप्रिया ॥ १३२॥
भाषारूपा बृहत्सेना भावाभाव-विवर्जिता ।
सुखाराध्या शुभकरी शोभना सुलभा गतिः ॥ १३३॥
annadā vasudā vṛddhā brahmātmaikya-svarūpiṇī; bṛhatī brāhmaṇī brāhmī brahmānandā balipriyā;
bhāṣārūpā bṛhatsenā bhāvābhāva-vivarjītā; sukhārādhyā śubhakarī śobhanā sulabhā gatiḥ.
राज-राजेश्वरी राज्य-दायिनी राज्य-वल्लभा ।
राजत्कृपा राजपीठ-निवेशित-निजाश्रिता ॥ १३४॥
राज्यलक्ष्मीः कोशनाथा चतुरङ्ग-बलेश्वरी ।
साम्राज्य-दायिनी सत्यसन्धा सागरमेखला ॥ १३५॥
rāj-rājeshvarī rājya-dāyinī rājya-vallabhā; rājatkṛpā rājapīṭha-niveśita-nijāśritā; rājyalakṣmīḥ kośanāthā caturaṅga-baleśvarī; sāmrājya-dāyinī satyasaṃdhā sāgaramekhalā.
दीक्षिता दैत्यशमनी सर्वलोक-वशङ्करी ।
सर्वार्थदात्री सावित्री सच्चिदानन्द-रूपिणी ॥ १३६॥
देश-कालापरिच्छिन्ना सर्वगा सर्वमोहिनी ।
सरस्वती शास्त्रमयी गुहाम्बा गुह्यरूपिणी ॥ १३७॥
dīkṣitā daityashamanī sarvaloka-vaśaṅkarī; sarvārtha-dātrī sāvitrī saccidānanda-rūpiṇī; deśa-kālāparicchinnā sarvegā sarvamohinī; sarasvatī śāstramayī guhāmbā guhyarūpiṇī.
सर्वोपाधि-विनिर्मुक्ता सदाशिव-पतिव्रता ।
सम्प्रदायेश्वरी साध्वी गुरुमण्डल-रूपिणी ॥ १३८॥
कुलोत्तीर्णा भगाराध्या माया मधुमती मही ।
गणाम्बा गुह्यकाराध्या कोमलाङ्गी गुरुप्रिया ॥ १३९॥
sarvopādhi-vinirmuktā sadāśiva-pativratā; sampradāyeśvarī sādhvī gurumaṇḍala-rūpiṇī; kulottīrṇā bhagārādhyā māyā madhumatī mahī; gaṇāmbā guhyakārādhyā komalāṅgī gurupriyā.
स्वतन्त्रा सर्वतन्त्रेशी दक्षिणामूर्ति-रूपिणी ।
सनकादि-समाराध्या शिवज्ञान-प्रदायिनी ॥ १४०॥
चित्कलाऽऽनन्द-कलिका प्रेमरूपा प्रियङ्करी ।
नामपारायण-प्रीता नन्दिविद्या नटेश्वरी ॥ १४१॥
svatantrā sarvatantreśī dakṣiṇāmūrti-rūpiṇī; sanakādi-samārādhyā śivajñāna-pradāyinī; citkalā’ānanda-kalikā premarūpā priyaṅkarī; nāmapārāyaṇa-prītā nandividyā naṭeśvarī.
मिथ्या-जगदधिष्ठाना मुक्तिदा मुक्तिरूपिणी ।
लास्यप्रिया लयकरी लज्जा रम्भादिवन्दिता ॥ १४२॥
भवदाव-सुधावृष्टिः पापारण्य-दवानला ।
दौर्भाग्य-तूलवातूला जराध्वान्त-रविप्रभा ॥ १४३॥
mīthyā-jagadadhiṣṭhānā muktidā muktirūpiṇī; lāsyapriyā layakarī lajja rambhādīvanditā;
bhavadāv-sudhāvṛṣṭiḥ pāpāraṇya-davānalā; daurbhāgya-tūlavātūlā jarādhvānta-raviprabha.
भाग्याब्धि-चन्द्रिका भक्त-चित्तकेकि-घनाघना ।
रोगपर्वत-दम्भोलिर् मृत्युदारु-कुठारिका ॥ १४४॥
महेश्वरी महाकाली महाग्रासा महाशना ।
अपर्णा चण्डिका चण्डमुण्डासुर-निषूदिनी ॥ १४५॥
bhāgyāb’dhi-candrikā bhakta-cittakekī-ghanāghanā; rogaparvata-dambholir mṛtyudāru-kuṭhārikā;
maheśvarī mahākālī mahagrāsā mahāśanā; aparṇā caṇḍikā caṇḍamuṇḍāsura-niṣūdīnī.
क्षराक्षरात्मिका सर्व-लोकेशी विश्वधारिणी ।
त्रिवर्गदात्री सुभगा त्र्यम्बका त्रिगुणात्मिका ॥ १४६॥
स्वर्गापवर्गदा शुद्धा जपापुष्प-निभाकृतिः ।
ओजोवती द्युतिधरा यज्ञरूपा प्रियव्रता ॥ १४७॥
kṣarakṣarātmikā sarva-lokeśī viśvadhārīṇī; trivargadātrī subhagā tryambakā trigunātmikā;
svargāpavargadā śuddhā japāpuṣpa-nibhākṛtiḥ; ojojavatī dyutidhara yajñarūpā priyavratā.
दुराराध्या दुराधर्षा पाटली-कुसुम-प्रिया ।
महती मेरुनिलया मन्दार-कुसुम-प्रिया ॥ १४८॥
वीराराध्या विराड्रूपा विरजा विश्वतोमुखी ।
प्रत्यग्रूपा पराकाशा प्राणदा प्राणरूपिणी ॥ १४९॥
durārādhya durādarṣā pāṭalī-kusuma-priyā; mahatī merunilayā mandāra-kusuma-priyā;
vīrārādhya virāḍrūpā virajā viśvatomukhī; pratya-grūpā parākāśā prāṇadā prāṇarūpiṇī.
मार्ताण्ड-भैरवाराध्या मन्त्रिणीन्यस्त-राज्यधूः ।
त्रिपुरेशी जयत्सेना निस्त्रैगुण्या परापरा ॥ १५०॥
mārtaṇḍa-bhairavārādhya mantriṇīnyasta-rājya-dhūḥ; var. mārtaṇḍa; tripureśī jayatsenā nistrai-guṇyā parāparā.
सत्य-ज्ञानानन्द-रूपा सामरस्य-परायणा ।
कपर्दिनी कलामाला कामधुक् कामरूपिणी ॥ १५१॥
कलानिधिः काव्यकला रसज्ञा रसशेवधिः ।
पुष्टा पुरातना पूज्या पुष्करा पुष्करेक्षणा ॥ १५२॥
satyajñānānanda-rūpā sāmarasya-parāyaṇā; kapardinī kalāmālā kāmadhuk kāmarūpiṇī; kalānidhiḥ kāvyakalā rasajñā rasaśevadhih; puṣṭā purātanā pūjyā puṣkarā puṣkarekṣaṇā.
परंज्योतिः परंधाम परमाणुः परात्परा ।
पाशहस्ता पाशहन्त्री परमन्त्र-विभेदिनी ॥ १५३॥
मूर्ताऽमूर्ताऽनित्यतृप्ता मुनिमानस-हंसिका ।
सत्यव्रता सत्यरूपा सर्वान्तर्यामिनी सती ॥ १५४॥
paranjyotiḥ parandhāma paramāṇuḥ parātpārā; pāśahastā pāśahantṛī paramantra-vibhedinī; mūrtā’mūrtā’nityatṛptā munimānasa-haṃsikā; satyavrata satyarūpā sarvāntaryāminī satī.
ब्रह्माणी ब्रह्मजननी बहुरूपा बुधार्चिता ।
प्रसवित्री प्रचण्डाऽऽज्ञा प्रतिष्ठा प्रकटाकृतिः ॥ १५५॥
प्राणेश्वरी प्राणदात्री पञ्चाशत्पीठ-रूपिणी ।
विशृङ्खला विविक्तस्था वीरमाता वियत्प्रसूः ॥ १५६॥
brahmāṇī brahmajananī bahurūpā budhārchitā; prasavitrī pracaṇḍā’ājñā pratiṣṭhā prakaṭākṛtiḥ; prāṇeshvarī prāṇadātrī pañcāśatpīṭha-rūpiṇī; viśṛṅkhālā viviktasthā vīramātā viyatprasūḥ.
मुकुन्दा मुक्तिनिलया मूलविग्रह-रूपिणी ।
भावज्ञा भवरोगघ्नी भवचक्र-प्रवर्तिनी ॥ १५७॥
mukundā muktinilayā mūlavigraha-rūpiṇī; bhāvajñā bhavarogaghanī bhavacakra-pravartinī.
छन्दःसारा शास्त्रसारा मन्त्रसारा तलोदरी ।
उदारकीर्तिर् उद्दामवैभवा वर्णरूपिणी ॥ १५८॥
जन्ममृत्यु-जरातप्त-जनविश्रान्ति-दायिनी ।
सर्वोपनिष-दुद्-घुष्टा शान्त्यतीत-कलात्मिका ॥ १५९॥
chandah-sārā śāstrasārā mantra-sārā talodarī; udārakīrtir uddāmavaibhavā varṇarūpiṇī;
janmamṛtyu-jarātapta-janavishrānti-dāyinī; sarvopaniṣa-duḍ-ghuṣṭā śāntyatīta-kalātmikā.
गम्भीरा गगनान्तस्था गर्विता गानलोलुपा ।
कल्पना-रहिता काष्ठाऽकान्ता कान्तार्ध-विग्रहा ॥ १६०॥
कार्यकारण-निर्मुक्ता कामकेलि-तरङ्गिता ।
कनत्कनकता-टङ्का लीला-विग्रह-धारिणी ॥ १६१॥
gambhīrā gaganāntasthā garvitā gānalolupā; kalpanā-rahitā kāṣṭha’akāntā kāntārdha-vigrahā;
kāryakāraṇa-nirmuktā kāmakeli-taraṅgītā; kanatkanakatā-ṭaṅkā līlā-vigrahadhāriṇī.
अजा क्षयविनिर्मुक्ता मुग्धा क्षिप्र-प्रसादिनी ।
अन्तर्मुख-समाराध्या बहिर्मुख-सुदुर्लभा ॥ १६२॥
त्रयी त्रिवर्गनिलया त्रिस्था त्रिपुरमालिनी ।
निरामया निरालम्बा स्वात्मारामा सुधासृतिः ॥ १६३॥
ajā kṣayavinirmuktā mugdhā kṣipra-prasādīnī; antarmukha-samārādhyā bahirmukha-sudurlabhā;
trayī trivarganilayā tristā tripuramālinī; nirāmayā nirālambā svātmārāmā sudhāsṛtiḥ.
संसारपङ्क-निर्मग्न-समुद्धरण-पण्डिता ।
यज्ञप्रिया यज्ञकर्त्री यजमान-स्वरूपिणी ॥ १६४॥
धर्माधारा धनाध्यक्षा धनधान्य-विवर्धिनी ।
विप्रप्रिया विप्ररूपा विश्वभ्रमण-कारिणी ॥ १६५॥
saṃsārapaṅka-nirmagna-samuddharaṇa-paṇḍitā; yajñapriyā yajñakartṛī yajamāna-svarūpiṇī;
dharmādhārā dhanādhyakṣā dhanadhānya-vivardhinī; viprapriyā viprarūpā viśvabhramaṇa-kāriṇī.
विश्वग्रासा विद्रुमाभा वैष्णवी विष्णुरूपिणी ।
अयोनिर् योनिनिलया कूटस्था कुलरूपिणी ॥ १६६॥
वीरगोष्ठीप्रिया वीरा नैष्कर्म्या नादरूपिणी ।
विज्ञानकलना कल्या विदग्धा बैन्दवासना ॥ १६७॥
viśvagrāsā vidrumābhā vaiṣṇavī viṣṇurūpiṇī; ayonir yoninilayā kūṭasthā kularūpiṇī;
vīragoṣṭhipriyā vīrā naiṣkarmyā nādarūpiṇī; vijñānakalanā kalyā vidagdhā baindavāsanā.
तत्त्वाधिका तत्त्वमयी तत्त्वमर्थ-स्वरूपिणी ।
सामगानप्रिया सौम्या सदाशिव-कुटुम्बिनी ॥ १६८
सव्यापसव्य-मार्गस्था सर्वापद्विनिवारिणी ।
स्वस्था स्वभावमधुरा धीरा धीरसमर्चिता ॥ १६९॥
tattvādhikā tattvamayī tattvamartha-svarūpiṇī; sāmagānāpriyā saumyā sadāśiva-kuṭumbinī;
savayāpasavya-mārgasthā sarvāpadvinivāriṇī; svasthā svabhāvamadhurā dhīrā dhīrasamarcitā.
चैतन्यार्घ्य-समाराध्या चैतन्य-कुसुमप्रिया ।
सदोदिता सदातुष्टा तरुणादित्य-पाटला ॥ १७०॥
दक्षिणा-दक्षिणाराध्या दरस्मेर-मुखाम्बुजा ।
कौलिनी-केवलाऽनर्घ्य-कैवल्य-पददायिनी ॥ १७१॥
caitanyārghya-samārādhyā caitanya-kusumapriyā; sadoditā sadātuṣṭā taruṇāditya-pāṭalā;
dakṣiṇā-dakṣiṇārādhyā darasmera-mukhāmbujā; kaulīnī-kevalā’narghya-kaivalya-padadāyinī.
स्तोत्रप्रिया स्तुतिमती श्रुति-संस्तुत-वैभवा ।
मनस्विनी मानवती महेशी मङ्गलाकृतिः ॥ १७२॥
विश्वमाता जगद्धात्री विशालाक्षी विरागिणी ।
प्रगल्भा परमोदारा परामोदा मनोमयी ॥ १७३॥
stotraprīyā stutimatī śruti-saṃstuta-vaibhavā; manasvinī mānavatī maheśī maṅgalākṛtiḥ;
viśvamātā jagaddhātrī viśālākṣī virāgiṇī; pragalbhā paramodārā parāmodā manomayī.
व्योमकेशी विमानस्था वज्रिणी वामकेश्वरी ।
पञ्चयज्ञ-प्रिया पञ्च-प्रेत-मञ्चाधिशायिनी ॥ १७४॥
पञ्चमी पञ्चभूतेशी पञ्च-संख्योपचारिणी ।
शाश्वती शाश्वतैश्वर्या शर्मदा शम्भुमोहिनी ॥ १७५॥
vyomakeśī vimānasthā vajriṇī vāmakeśvarī; pañcayajña-priyā pañca-pret-mañcādhiśāyinī;
pañcamī pañcabhūteśī pañca-saṃkhyopacāriṇī; śāśvatī śāśvataaiśvaryā śarmadā śambhumohinī.
धराधरसुता धन्या धर्मिणी धर्मवर्धिनी ।
लोकातीता गुणातीता सर्वातीता शमात्मिका ॥ १७६॥
बन्धूक-कुसुमप्रख्या बाला लीलाविनोदिनी ।
सुमङ्गली सुखकरी सुवेषाढ्या सुवासिनी ॥ १७७॥
dharādharasutā dhanyā dharmiṇī dharmavardhinī; lokātītā guṇātītā sarvātītā śamātmikā;
bandhūk-kusumaprakhyā bālā līlāvinodinī; sumaṅgalī sukhakarī suveṣāḍhyā suvasinī.
सुवासिन्यर्चन-प्रीताऽऽशोभना शुद्धमानसा ।
बिन्दु-तर्पण-सन्तुष्टा पूर्वजा त्रिपुराम्बिका ॥ १७८॥
दशमुद्रा-समाराध्या त्रिपुराश्री-वशङ्करी ।
ज्ञानमुद्रा ज्ञानगम्या ज्ञानज्ञेय-स्वरूपिणी ॥ १७९॥
suvasinyarcana-prītā’āśobhanā śuddhamānasā; bindu-tarpaṇa-santuṣṭā pūrvajā tripurāmbikā;
daśamudrā-samārādhya tripurāśrī-vaśaṅkarī; jñānamudrā jñānagamyā jñānjñeya-svarūpiṇī.
योनिमुद्रा त्रिखण्डेशी त्रिगुणाम्बा त्रिकोणगा ।
अनघाऽद्भुत-चारित्रा वाञ्छितार्थ-प्रदायिनी ॥ १८०॥
yonimudrā trikhaṇḍeśī trigunāmbā trikoṇagā; anaghā’dbhuta-cāritra vāñchitārtha-pradāyinī.
अभ्यासातिशय-ज्ञाता षडध्वातीत-रूपिणी ।
अव्याज-करुणा-मूर्तिर् अज्ञान-ध्वान्त-दीपिका ॥ १८१॥
आबाल-गोप-विदिता सर्वानुल्लङ्घ्य-शासना ।
श्रीचक्रराज-निलया श्रीमत्-त्रिपुरसुन्दरी ॥ १८२॥
abhyāsātishaya-jñātā ṣaḍadhvātīta-rūpiṇī; avyāja-karuṇā-mūrtir ajñāna-dhvāntīdīpikā;
ābāla-gopa-viditā sarvānullanghya-śāsanā; śrīcakrarāja-nilayā śrīmat-tripurasundarī.
श्रीशिवा शिव-शक्त्यैक्य-रूपिणी ललिताम्बिका ।
एवं श्रीललिता देव्या नाम्नां साहस्रकं जगुः ॥
śrīśivā śiva-śaktyaikya-rūpiṇī lalitāmbikā; evaṃ śrilalītā devyā nāmnāṃ sāhasrakaṃ jaguḥ.
॥ इति श्रीब्रह्माण्डपुराणे उत्तरखण्डे श्रीहयग्रीवागस्त्यसंवादे
श्रीललिता सहस्रनाम स्तोत्र कथनं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
iti śrībrahmāṇḍapurāṇe uttarkhaṇḍe śrihayagrīvāgastya-saṃvāde
śrilalitā sahasranāma stotra kathanam sampūrṇam.
Unlocking the Divine Mystery: An In-Depth Guide to Lalita Sahasranamam
Lalita Sahasranamam is one of the most revered and potent stotras in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. Comprising a thousand names of the Divine Mother Lalita Tripura Sundari, this sacred hymn is a complete encapsulation of Her benevolent qualities, cosmic powers, and divine grace. In this comprehensive guide, we explore an SEO-optimized overview of Lalita Sahasranamam, delve into its fascinating history, discuss its manifold benefits, and provide a detailed process of recitation. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a seeker interested in ancient spiritual wisdom, this article offers deep insights and practical advice on engaging with this extraordinary hymn.
For further academic insight into the Divine Mother and her multifaceted aspects, you may refer to the Tripura Sundari article.
Overview of Lalita Sahasranamam
Lalita Sahasranamam is a hymn that praises the Divine Mother by enumerating Her thousand epithets. Each name reflects a unique aspect of Her cosmic personality—from Her nurturing compassion and boundless wisdom to Her fierce power and protective nature. The stotra is found in the Brahmanda Purana and is believed to be a divine revelation imparted by the sage Agastya or transmitted by Hayagriva. Its recitation is considered a profound spiritual practice that can lead to inner transformation, spiritual awakening, and liberation.
The structure of the Lalita Sahasranamam is poetic, with rhythmic verses that are recited in a meditative tone. Its recitation is not only an act of devotion but also a tool for mental purification and emotional healing. The names in the hymn serve as mantras that help focus the mind on the divine qualities, inviting the energy of the Divine Mother into one’s heart and life.
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History and Origins
The history of Lalita Sahasranamam is steeped in mythological lore and ancient scripture. Believed to be part of the Brahmanda Purana—a significant text in the Hindu canon—the hymn is said to have been revealed to the great sage Agastya by Hayagriva, an incarnation of Vishnu. This divine conversation underscores the sacred nature of the stotra, elevating it beyond a mere literary composition to a living tradition of spiritual empowerment.
Mythological Context
According to traditional accounts, the Divine Mother, in her form as Lalita Tripura Sundari, embodies both the creative and destructive forces of the universe. Her thousand names describe not only her physical beauty and grace but also her spiritual attributes such as compassion, wisdom, and the power to bestow boons. The stotra serves as a map to understanding the multifaceted nature of divinity, guiding devotees to recognize that the same cosmic energy governs all aspects of existence.
Ancient Transmission
The transmission of Lalita Sahasranamam over the centuries is a testament to its enduring relevance. It has been preserved through oral tradition and rigorous scriptural scholarship. Ancient seers, scholars, and saints have passed down this hymn, ensuring that each generation has access to its transformative power. Manuscripts, commentaries, and ritualistic recitations in temples and homes across India have contributed to its rich legacy.
Scholarly Perspectives
Modern scholars and practitioners appreciate the Lalita Sahasranamam not only for its devotional appeal but also for its literary and philosophical depth. It is often studied alongside other sacred texts for its intricate symbolism and profound theological insights. The hymn reflects the convergence of art, spirituality, and mysticism—a fusion that continues to inspire contemporary spiritual seekers.
The enduring legacy of Lalita Sahasranamam is reflected in its widespread recitation across various traditions and its ability to adapt to changing cultural contexts. It has also become a subject of academic inquiry and digital dissemination, ensuring that its wisdom reaches a global audience.
Benefits of Reciting Lalita Sahasranamam
The recitation of Lalita Sahasranamam offers a multitude of benefits that extend to the spiritual, mental, emotional, and even physical realms. Here are some of the most significant benefits experienced by devotees and practitioners:
1. Spiritual Upliftment and Connection
Reciting the hymn is believed to strengthen the connection between the devotee and the Divine Mother. Each of the thousand names acts as a mantra that invokes her blessings, helping to clear the mind and open the heart to spiritual experiences. This practice deepens one’s meditation and fosters a profound sense of oneness with the universe.
2. Mental Clarity and Emotional Balance
The rhythmic chanting of Lalita Sahasranamam creates a soothing vibration that calms the mind and alleviates stress. Many practitioners report an enhanced state of mental clarity and emotional equilibrium after regular recitation. The focused repetition of divine names can serve as a powerful antidote to anxiety and mental clutter, allowing the mind to settle into a peaceful state.
3. Physical Wellbeing
In the holistic framework of traditional Indian spirituality, the benefits of reciting sacred hymns are not confined to the mental or spiritual domains—they extend to the physical body as well. Regular recitation is thought to activate subtle energy centers (chakras) in the body, promoting overall physical health. The meditative state induced by the hymn can lead to reduced blood pressure, improved sleep, and enhanced immunity.
4. Transformation of Negative Energies
The Lalita Sahasranamam is renowned for its capacity to dispel negative energies and create an aura of positivity around the devotee. The hymn’s vibrational quality is believed to purify the environment, turning harmful influences into opportunities for spiritual growth. By reciting the hymn, devotees often experience a transformation of negative emotions into positive spiritual energy.
5. Access to Divine Grace and Boons
For many devotees, the recitation of Lalita Sahasranamam is a path to receiving divine grace. It is often performed during times of crisis, during important life transitions, or when one seeks protection and guidance. The hymn is believed to bestow numerous boons, including wisdom, prosperity, and spiritual liberation (moksha).
6. Enhanced Focus and Concentration
The meditative process of chanting this sacred hymn helps in sharpening one’s focus and concentration. Students, professionals, and anyone looking to improve their cognitive abilities have found that regular recitation brings increased mental discipline. The constant repetition of the divine names can lead to a deep, trance-like state, which enhances overall productivity and creativity.
7. A Bridge Between Ancient Wisdom and Modern Life
In today’s fast-paced world, reconnecting with ancient wisdom can be both grounding and transformative. The timeless teachings embedded within the Lalita Sahasranamam offer modern seekers a way to navigate the complexities of contemporary life. Its emphasis on inner strength, compassion, and spiritual clarity makes it a valuable resource for those facing the stresses of modern society.
For further insights into similar sacred texts and their benefits, you might also explore the rich tapestry of devotional literature available at Kalika Stotram.
Process of Reciting Lalita Sahasranamam
Reciting Lalita Sahasranamam is more than just a ritual—it is a sacred process that requires mindfulness, dedication, and proper preparation. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you begin or deepen your practice:
1. Preparation and Setting
Create a Sacred Space:
Before beginning the recitation, set up a clean and quiet space in your home or a temple where you can sit undisturbed. An altar with a picture or an idol of the Divine Mother Lalita can greatly enhance the spiritual atmosphere.
Time of Day:
Traditionally, early morning (Brahma Muhurta) is considered an ideal time for recitation. However, the hymn may be recited at any time that suits your schedule. The key is consistency.
Personal Purification:
Engage in simple purification practices, such as washing your hands and face, and if possible, take a bath. This not only cleanses the body but also prepares the mind for a focused spiritual practice.
2. Mental and Emotional Readiness
Set an Intention:
Begin by setting a clear intention. Whether you seek mental clarity, spiritual growth, or protection, having a clear purpose can enhance the effectiveness of your recitation.
Calm Your Mind:
Spend a few minutes in silent meditation to calm your mind. Focus on your breath and try to release any lingering stress or distractions. This mental calmness will help you immerse yourself fully in the recitation.
3. Recitation Technique
Correct Pronunciation:
It is important to recite the hymn with proper pronunciation and intonation. Many devotees listen to recordings or consult knowledgeable teachers to ensure that they are chanting the names accurately. Over time, this practice will become natural and intuitive.
Chanting Rhythm:
Lalita Sahasranamam is traditionally chanted in a rhythmic and melodic tone. Allow the natural cadence of the hymn to guide you. You may choose to recite it slowly to absorb the vibrational quality of each name, or at a moderate pace once you become more familiar with it.
Using a Mala:
Many practitioners use a mala (prayer beads) to keep count of the recitations. This tactile practice helps maintain focus and ensures that you complete the full cycle of chanting without distraction.
4. Integrating the Practice
Regular Schedule:
Incorporate the recitation into your daily routine. Even a few minutes every day can have a profound impact on your spiritual well-being. Over time, the practice becomes a natural part of your life, creating a deep and lasting bond with the Divine.
Mindfulness During Recitation:
While chanting, try to remain fully aware of the meaning of the names and the emotions they evoke. Visualize the Divine Mother and the qualities each name represents. This mindfulness transforms the recitation from a mechanical repetition into a meditative experience.
Japa and Meditation:
After reciting the hymn, spend a few moments in silent meditation. Allow the vibrations of the sacred words to settle within you. This period of silence enhances the absorption of spiritual energy and consolidates the benefits of your practice.
5. Group Recitations and Satsangs
Community Practice:
Many devotees find that reciting Lalita Sahasranamam in a group or during satsangs (spiritual gatherings) amplifies the vibrational energy. Group recitations create a shared spiritual atmosphere and foster a sense of community and support among practitioners.
Learning from Elders:
Attending workshops, retreats, or classes led by experienced practitioners can provide invaluable insights into the nuances of the hymn’s recitation. Learning directly from those who have mastered the practice can accelerate your own spiritual growth.
6. Recording and Reflecting
Maintain a Journal:
Keep a spiritual journal to record your experiences, emotions, and insights gained during recitation. Over time, you may notice subtle shifts in your state of mind, clarity, and overall well-being. Reflecting on these changes reinforces the positive impact of the practice.
Digital Resources:
In this modern age, numerous apps and online resources can guide you in the proper recitation of Lalita Sahasranamam. Use these tools to supplement your practice, but remember that the essence of the hymn lies in the sincerity of your heart and devotion.
Conclusion
Lalita Sahasranamam is far more than an ancient hymn—it is a living tradition that has guided countless souls on their spiritual journeys. Its thousand names encapsulate the myriad aspects of the Divine Mother, offering both solace and strength to those who seek Her blessings. Whether you are looking to alleviate stress, gain mental clarity, or embark on a profound spiritual transformation, the recitation of Lalita Sahasranamam provides a pathway to inner peace and divine connection.
By embracing this sacred practice with authenticity and dedication, you invite a powerful spiritual presence into your life. The history, benefits, and structured process of recitation outlined in this guide serve as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in exploring this timeless spiritual treasure. In a world that is increasingly fast-paced and chaotic, returning to such ancient practices can be a grounding and transformative experience.
Remember, every recitation is not just an act of devotion but also an opportunity to connect with the vast reservoir of ancient wisdom and cosmic energy. Allow yourself the time and space to truly immerse in this practice, and you will likely experience a deep, positive shift in your overall well-being. Whether recited silently or in the company of fellow devotees, Lalita Sahasranamam remains a beacon of hope and an enduring testament to the power of the Divine.
For more insightful discussions on sacred hymns and spiritual practices, explore additional resources such as the Kalika Stotram. This link provides further context into similar devotional literature that can enrich your understanding and practice.
Embrace the journey of recitation with a sincere heart, and let the thousand names of Lalita Tripura Sundari illuminate your path to self-realization and ultimate bliss.
