The Śrī Lalitā Sahasranāmam (श्री ललिता सहस्रनामम्) is a sacred hymn from the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa. It is presented as a dialogue between the sage Agastya and the Hayagrīva form of Viṣṇu. The lyrics consist of exactly 1,000 names (nāmāni) of the Supreme Goddess Lalitā Tripurasundarī, arranged in a specific metrical and spiritual order.
The hymn was composed by the eight Vag Devinis (deities of speech) upon the instruction of Goddess Lalitha herself. Unlike other Sahasranamams, this composition is unique because none of the 1,000 names are repeated. Each name is a "mantra" in itself, carrying specific frequencies that resonate with the chakras of the human body. The Structure of the Hymn The text is typically divided into three parts: sri lalitha sahasranamam lyrics in sanskrit
Do not try to chant all 1,000 names on day one. The lyrics consist of exactly 1,000 names (nāmāni)
Nāmāvaliḥ (First 5 names):
Sri Mata, Sri Maharajni, Srimat Simhasaneswari... Each name is a "mantra" in itself, carrying
Keep a copy of the pure Devanagari lyrics on your altar. Recite them daily, even if it is just 10 names. Over time, the energy of Sri Lalitha will manifest in your heart. As the Brahmanda Purana declares: "Lalitām bhajata nityam" – Worship Lalitha always.
शिवं श्रीमत्प्रसन्नपदं सदा भवविघ्ननाशनम् । ललिताम्बिके शरण्ये विश्वमङ्गले महेश्वरि ॥ १ ॥ ॐ श्रीमहालक्ष्मीविलासायै नमः ॥ इति श्रीमहालक्ष्मीविलासे प्रणवः ॥