Lalita Panchakam In English
Lalita Panchakam is a revered Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Goddess Lalita, an aspect of Goddess Shakti. It consists of five verses (panchakam) that praise her divine attributes, beauty, and supreme power. The hymn is often recited by devotees to seek her blessings for wisdom, spiritual growth, and protection from negative influences.
Goddess Lalita is considered an embodiment of beauty, grace, and cosmic energy. She is worshipped in the Sri Vidya tradition and is often associated with the Sri Chakra, a sacred geometric representation of divine energy.
Benefits of Chanting Lalita Panchakam
- Spiritual Growth: Regular recitation enhances devotion and deepens one’s connection with the divine.
- Removal of Obstacles: The hymn is believed to remove negativity and bring positive energy.
- Wisdom and Intelligence: Devotees gain clarity of thought and knowledge.
- Protection and Well-being: It provides mental peace and shields from adversities.
Lalita Panchakam
Praatah Smaraami Lalitaavadanaaravindam
Bimbaadharam Prithulamauktikashobhinaasam.
Aakarnadeerghanayanam Manikundalaadhyam
Mandasmitam Mrigamadojjvalaphaaladesham.
Praatarbhajaami Lalitaabhujakalpavalleem
Raktaanguleeya Lasadangulipallavaadhyaam.
Maanikyahemavalayaangada Shobhamaanaam
Pund Rekshuchaapa Kusumeshusrineerdadhaanaam.
Praatarnamaami Lalitaacharanaaravindam
Bhakteshtadaananiratam Bhavasindhupotam.
Padmaasanaadisura Naayakapoojaneeyam
Padmaankushadhvaja Sudarshanalaanchhanaadhyam.
Praatah Stuve Parashivaam Lalitaam Bhavaaneem
Trayyangavedyavibhavaam Karunaanavadyaam.
Vishvasya Srishtivilayasthitihetubhootaam
Vidyeshvareem Nigamavaangmanasaatidooraam.
Praatarvadaami Lalite Tava Punyanaama
Kaameshvareeti Kamaleti Maheshvareeti.
Shreeshaambhaveeti Jagataam Jananee Pareti
Vaagdevateti Vachasaa Tripureshvareeti.
Yah Shlokapanchakamidam Lalitaambikaayaah
Saubhaagyadam Sulalitam Pathati Prabhaate.
Tasmai Dadaati Lalitaa Jhatiti Prasannaa
Vidyaam Shriyam Vimalasaukhyamanantakeertim.
