Lalita Sahasranama Stotram
Lalita Sahasranamalita-deity) Sahasranama Stotram is a devotional hymn consisting of 1,000 names of Goddess Lalita (a form of Parvati/Durga), found in the Brahmanda Purana.y/brahmanda) Purana.
Overview
The Lalita Sahasranama Stotram is a comprehensive list of 1,000 names of Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari, each describing an attribute, power, or aspect of her divine personality. It is one of the most important stotras in Shaktism and is recited for invoking the Goddess’s blessings and for spiritual purification. The text holds special importance in Sri Vidya worship traditions.
Content and Structure
The stotram is structured as a series of 1,000 divine names arranged in a specific order, each describing an attribute, power, or aspect of the Goddess. The names cover various aspects of the Goddess’s divine personality including her role as the creative power, her various forms and manifestations, her weapons and ornaments, and her cosmic functions. The composition includes specific mantras and rituals for reciting the names.
Significance
The Lalita Sahasranama Stotram is widely recited in Shakta temples and homes, particularly during Navaratri and other Goddess festivals. It is believed that reciting these 1,000 names with devotion can lead to spiritual liberation and the removal of all obstacles. The text holds special importance in Sri Vidya worship traditions.
Verification Notes
- Found in the Brahmanda Purana
- Consists of 1,000 names of Goddess Lalita
- Important in Sri Vidya worship traditions