Lalita Ashtakam In English
Sri Lalita Ashtakam is a revered Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari, an incarnation of Adi Parashakti. This hymn consists of eight verses (Ashtakam) that praise the divine beauty, power, and grace of Goddess Lalita. It is believed that reciting this hymn with devotion grants spiritual blessings, prosperity, and divine grace.
Meaning and Significance
The word “Lalita” means ‘playful’ or ‘graceful,’ and “Ashtakam” refers to a set of eight verses. Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari is a central deity in the Sri Vidya tradition of Shakta Tantra, where she is worshiped as the supreme goddess of the universe.
This hymn glorifies her as the universal mother, describing her radiance, divine attributes, and boundless compassion. Devotees chant this Ashtakam to seek her blessings for wisdom, spiritual upliftment, and success in life.
Benefits of Reciting Sri Lalita Ashtakam
- Spiritual Growth: Enhances wisdom, devotion, and understanding of divine energy.
- Protection: Shields the devotee from negative forces and evil energies.
- Material Prosperity: Attracts wealth, success, and good fortune.
- Peace and Happiness: Brings mental peace and removes obstacles.
- Divine Blessings: Grants the blessings of Sri Lalita Devi for overall well-being.
- Devotees often recite it during Navaratri, Fridays, and full moon days to maximize its benefits.
Lalita Ashtakam
viśvarūpiṇi sarvātmē viśvabhūtaikanāyaki |
lalitā paramēśāni saṁvidvahnēḥ samudbhava || 1 ||
ānandarūpiṇi parē jagadānandadāyini |
lalitā paramēśāni saṁvidvahnēḥ samudbhava || 2 ||
jñātr̥jñānajñēyarūpē mahājñānaprakāśini |
lalitā paramēśāni saṁvidvahnēḥ samudbhava || 3 ||
lōkasaṁhārarasikē kālikē bhadrakālikē |
lalitā paramēśāni saṁvidvahnēḥ samudbhava || 4 ||
lōkasantrāṇarasikē maṅgalē sarvamaṅgalē |
lalitā paramēśāni saṁvidvahnēḥ samudbhava || 5 ||
viśvasr̥ṣṭiparādhīnē viśvanāthē viśaṅkaṭē |
lalitā paramēśāni saṁvidvahnēḥ samudbhava || 6 ||
saṁvidvahni hutāśēṣa sr̥ṣṭisampāditākr̥tē |
lalitā paramēśāni saṁvidvahnēḥ samudbhava || 7 ||
bhaṇḍādyaistārakādyaiśca pīḍitānāṁ satāṁ mudē |
lalitā paramēśāni saṁvidvahnēḥ samudbhava || 8 ||
iti śrī lalitā aṣṭakārikā stōtram |
