Lalitha Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 Divine Names of Goddess Lalitha Tripura Sundari
Complete guide to Lalitha Ashtottara Shatanamavali - 108 sacred names of Goddess Lalitha Tripura Sundari with meaning, chanting procedure, benefits, and spiritual significance in Sri Vidya tradition.
Introduction
Significance
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How to Recite
- 1Sit facing east or north on a clean asana (mat) in a comfortable posture (padmasana, siddhasana, or sukhasana)
- 2Hold the rudraksha or sphatik mala in the right hand, draped over the middle finger, using thumb to pull beads
- 3Begin with the opening prayer: 'Om Aim Hreem Shreem Shri Matre Namaha' (Moola Mantra)
- 4Recite the Dhyana Shloka visualizing the Goddess in all her glory
- 5Chant each of the 108 names slowly, clearly, with devotion, pulling one bead per name
- 6Format: 'Om [Name] Namaha' — e.g., 'Om Shri Lalithayai Namaha', 'Om Shri Rajarajeshvaryai Namaha'
- 7Maintain focus on the meaning of each name and the form of the Goddess in the heart center
- 8After completing 108 names, chant the Phala Shruti (benefit verses)
- 9Offer the final arati with camphor or ghee lamp, moving in clockwise circles
- 10Prostrate (shashtanga namaskaram) and distribute prasadam to all present
- 11Conclude with 'Om Shanti Shanti Shanti' and pray for universal welfare
Mantras
Opening Moola Mantra
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं श्रीमत्रे नमः
Om Aim Hreem Shreem Shri Matre Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to the Divine Mother who is the embodiment of the three bija mantras: Aim (Saraswati/wisdom), Hreem (Maya/transformation), Shreem (Lakshmi/abundance)
Dhyana Shloka (Meditation Verse)
सिन्दूरारुणविग्रहां त्रिनयनां मणिकुण्डलप्रभाशोभितां हस्ते वज्रं वरं चक्रं पाशमङ्कुशं दधतीं शुभाम्। नानालङ्कारयुकतां सततमुद्यत्सदास्मितमुखीं सौम्यां रत्नघटस्थानां परिपालयतु नः श्रीललिता॥
Sindurarunavigraham trinayanam manikundalaprabhashobhitam Haste vajram varam chakram pashamankusham dadhatim shubham Nan alankarayuktam satatam udyatsadasmitamukhim Saumyam ratnaghatasthanam paripalayatu nah Shri Lalita
Meaning: May Goddess Lalitha, whose form is red like vermilion, who has three eyes, wears jeweled earrings, holds vajra, boon-granting hand, chakra, noose and goad, is adorned with ornaments, ever-smiling, gentle, and seated on a jewel throne, protect us.
First 12 Names (Sample)
ॐ श्री ललितायै नमः ॐ श्री राजराजेश्वर्यै नमः ॐ श्रीमत्रे नमः ॐ श्री महाराज्ञ्यै नमः ॐ श्रीमदसिंहासनेश्वर्यै नमः ॐ श्री चिद्रूपिण्यै नमः ॐ श्री चिदानन्दरूपिण्यै नमः ॐ श्री चिच्छक्त्यै नमः ॐ श्री चैतन्यारूपिण्यै नमः ॐ श्री जडशक्तिक्रियारूपिण्यै नमः ॐ श्री गायत्र्यै नमः ॐ श्री व्याहृतिरूपिण्यै नमः
Om Shri Lalitayai Namaha Om Shri Rajarajeshvaryai Namaha Om Shri Matre Namaha Om Shri Maharajnyai Namaha Om Shri Madsimhasanesvaryai Namaha Om Shri Chidrupinyai Namaha Om Shri Chidanandarupinyai Namaha Om Shri Chichaktayai Namaha Om Shri Chaitanyarupinyai Namaha Om Shri Jada Shaktikriya Rupinyai Namaha Om Shri Gayatryai Namaha Om Shri Vyahriti Rupinyai Namaha
Meaning: Salutations to Shri Lalitha (the playful one), Shri Rajarajeshvari (Queen of queens), Shri Matre (Divine Mother), Shri Maharajni (Great Queen), Shri Madsimhasaneshvari (Ruler of the lion throne), Shri Chidrupini (Form of pure consciousness), Shri Chidanandarupini (Form of consciousness-bliss), Shri Chichakti (Power of consciousness), Shri Chaitanyarupini (Form of consciousness), Shri Jada Shaktikriya Rupini (Form of the power that activates the inert), Shri Gayatri (Gayatri mantra personified), Shri Vyahriti Rupini (Form of the sacred utterances)
Phala Shruti (Benefit Verses)
इदं स्तोत्रं महाराज्ञी सहस्राक्षरसंयुतम्। यः पठेत्समाहितः शुद्धो भुक्तिं मुक्तिं च विन्दति॥ अश्वमेधसहस्राणि वाजपेयशतानि च। कोटिकन्याप्रदानानि न तुल्यं ललितार्चनम्॥ एतन्नामसहस्रं च यः पठेच्छृणुयादपि। सोऽश्वमेधफलं प्राप्नोयाद्यन्ते मोक्षमवाप्नुयात्॥
Idam stotram Maharajni sahasraksharasamyutam Yah pathet samahitah shuddho bhuktim muktim cha vindati Ashvamedhasahasrani vajapeyashatani cha Kotikanyapradanani na tulyam Lalitarchanam Etannamasahasram cha yah pathec chrinuyadapi So 'shvamedhaphalam prapnoyad yante moksham avapnuyat
Meaning: This stotra of the Great Queen, composed of a thousand syllables — whoever recites it with purity and concentration attains both enjoyment (bhukti) and liberation (mukti). Even a thousand Ashvamedha sacrifices, hundred Vajapeya sacrifices, and giving away millions of maidens in marriage — none equal the worship of Lalitha. Whoever recites or even hears this thousand-name hymn attains the fruit of Ashvamedha yajna and ultimately achieves liberation.
Do's
- ✓Chant with correct pronunciation and understanding of meanings
- ✓Maintain regularity — daily practice yields best results
- ✓Visualize the Goddess in the heart center or Sri Chakra
- ✓Offer the fruits of chanting to the Divine (Ishvararpana buddhi)
- ✓Keep the mala clean and stored in a pure place
- ✓Initiate under a qualified Guru for Sri Vidya mantra diksha
- ✓Combine with Sri Chakra puja for enhanced benefits
- ✓Teach family members, especially children, the names
Don'ts
- ✗Do not chant mechanically without bhava (feeling) and awareness
- ✗Do not use a broken or cracked mala
- ✗Do not chant in impure state (without bath, during menstruation for women per tradition)
- ✗Do not place the mala on the ground or impure surfaces
- ✗Do not chant while walking, lying down, or distracted
- ✗Do not skip the opening prayers and Guru invocation
- ✗Do not expect immediate material results — trust divine timing
- ✗Do not disrespect the deity image or Sri Chakra
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Rushing through names without proper pronunciation
- •Counting on fingers instead of using a mala
- •Skipping the Dhyana Shloka and Phala Shruti
- •Chanting without understanding the esoteric meanings
- •Inconsistent practice — starting and stopping frequently
- •Using the practice for purely material gains without surrender
- •Neglecting Guru parampara invocation
- •Mixing different deity namavalis in one sitting
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References & Traditional Notes
- •Primary source: Brahmanda Purana, Uttara Khanda, Lalithopakhyana (chapters 5-30)
- •Commentary by Bhaskararaya Makhin (18th century) — 'Saubhagya Bhaskara' on Lalitha Sahasranama
- •Sri Vidya tradition lineages: Sringeri Sharada Peetham, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Tirupati
- •The 108 names correspond to the 108 deities in the 9 avaranas of Sri Chakra
- •Each name activates a specific aspect of the 36 tattvas (principles) in Sri Vidya cosmology
- •Traditionally taught after Ganesha puja, Guru puja, and Navavarana puja
- •Associated with the 15-syllable (Panchadashi) and 16-syllable (Shodashi) vidya mantras
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