Lalita Ashtakam
Lalita Ashtakam consists of eight verses that praise the divine beauty and power of Goddess Lalita. This hymn is sung to invoke her blessings for prosperity, protection, and the removal of obstacles. The goddess is described as resplendent, majestic, and the embodiment of all that is divine.
Chant Details
Origin: Unknown (Ancient Tradition).
Author: Unknown (Ancient Tradition)
Language: Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Scripture: Ancient Hindu texts and oral traditions
Total Verses: 8
Spiritual Benefits
- Grants prosperity and protection
- Removes obstacles and purifies the mind
- Enhances spiritual and material success
- Bestows grace and divine blessings
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Sacred Verses
1.Verse 1
Sanskrit
ललिताम्बे महा देव्याः महाक्रूरी महात्मनि। त्रैलोक्य विभुता सर्वे सदा तस्यां प्रसीदतु॥
Hindi Translation
ललिताम्बे महा देवी, महाक्रूरी महात्मनि, त्रैलोक्य विभुता सर्वे सदा तस्यां प्रसीदतु॥
English Translation
O Lalita, the supreme goddess, mighty and divine, May the entire three worlds always be blessed by your grace.
Explanation
This verse begins by invoking Goddess Lalita’s supreme power and requesting her blessings for all the realms.
2.Verse 2
Sanskrit
चन्द्रकान्ति हरार्ध भासितमालय शीतलाननां, विभ्रति कांतिकुशलां मनोहरां द्रुतोहनाम्॥
Hindi Translation
चन्द्रकान्ति, हरार्ध भासितमालय शीतलाननां, विभ्रति कांतिकुशलां मनोहरां द्रुतोहनाम्॥
English Translation
She who radiates the moon's beauty, with a serene face like the moon, Her presence alluring, enchanting, and captivating to all.
Explanation
This verse highlights her moon-like beauty, radiating serenity and grace, captivating all who see her.
3.Verse 3
Sanskrit
भास्वरं भगवत्यां रात्रिमपर्णामुत्सृतां, अन्नपूर्णा महालक्ष्मी महाकल्यानि कार्याणि॥
Hindi Translation
भास्वरं भगवत्यां रात्रिमपर्णामुत्सृतां, अन्नपूर्णा महालक्ष्मी महाकल्यानि कार्याणि॥
English Translation
O Goddess Lalita, the embodiment of shining light, Who blesses the world with the abundance of food and prosperity.
Explanation
This verse praises Goddess Lalita as the source of nourishment and prosperity, embodying the energy of both wealth and fulfillment.
4.Verse 4
Sanskrit
शरीरिणि कृतं सौम्या मङ्गलश्च मृणालिनि, चरणांगी लता वन्दे तस्यां शरणं हि याचितम्॥
Hindi Translation
शरीरिणि कृतं सौम्या मङ्गलश्च मृणालिनि, चरणांगी लता वन्दे तस्यां शरणं हि याचितम्॥
English Translation
O gentle goddess, whose body is like the moon and who brings auspiciousness, I bow to her, and surrender myself at her lotus feet.
Explanation
This verse emphasizes her gentle and auspicious nature, with devotion expressed at her lotus feet.
5.Verse 5
Sanskrit
सुरासुराधिपं ज्ञानं शक्तं विश्वं द्रुतोहनाम्, सर्वं वीक्ष्य महाकान्तां ध्यायेतां ममात्मनं॥
Hindi Translation
सुरासुराधिपं ज्ञानं शक्तं विश्वं द्रुतोहनाम्, सर्वं वीक्ष्य महाकान्तां ध्यायेतां ममात्मनं॥
English Translation
She who governs the gods and demons, who is the embodiment of all knowledge, May all see her beauty, and may I always meditate upon her.
Explanation
This verse invokes Goddess Lalita’s power to govern both the divine and the earthly, and calls for constant meditation upon her divine form.
6.Verse 6
Sanskrit
प्रशान्तार्धारं वीणा समं शंखमुखात्स्वरां, विन्ध्याचलप्रणतं तं पूजयामि महाकलाम्॥
Hindi Translation
प्रशान्तार्धारं वीणा समं शंखमुखात्स्वरां, विन्ध्याचलप्रणतं तं पूजयामि महाकलाम्॥
English Translation
She who is the music of the veena and the sound of the conch, Who is adored by the holy mountains, I worship her as the supreme goddess.
Explanation
This verse describes her as the personification of divine music and reverence, praised by all sacred beings.
7.Verse 7
Sanskrit
नमः पावनकारिण्यै सर्वपापविनाशिनीम्, सर्वरोगनिवारिण्यै सर्वसंशय नाशिनीम्॥
Hindi Translation
नमः पावनकारिण्यै सर्वपापविनाशिनीम्, सर्वरोगनिवारिण्यै सर्वसंशय नाशिनीम्॥
English Translation
Salutations to the goddess who purifies all, destroys all sins, Who heals all ailments, and removes all doubts.
Explanation
This verse calls upon Goddess Lalita’s ability to purify, remove sins, cure diseases, and dispel doubts from the mind.
8.Verse 8
Sanskrit
या देवीं प्रणतो भक्त्या शान्ति याः प्राप्तं च रक्षां, सिद्धिदं सर्वकामदं तां लक्ष्मीमूलरूपिणीम्॥
Hindi Translation
या देवीं प्रणतो भक्त्या शान्ति याः प्राप्तं च रक्षां, सिद्धिदं सर्वकामदं तां लक्ष्मीमूलरूपिणीम्॥
English Translation
To the goddess, who grants peace and protection to those who bow with devotion, Who is the source of all wealth and fulfills all desires.
Explanation
This verse emphasizes the divine attributes of Goddess Lalita as the source of peace, protection, and the ultimate fulfillment of all desires.
Important Notes
Reciting these verses with focus and devotion is said to invoke the goddess’s divine grace, especially for those seeking prosperity and spiritual upliftment.
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