Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam Lyrics Sanskrit |link| May 2026
Lord Shiva, as Kameshwara, recorded every syllable in his heart. Then, he turned to his own divine consort, the Goddess Parvati (who is none other than Lalitha herself in a different form), and whispered the sacred hymn into her right ear. Parvati, overwhelmed by its beauty, passed it to Vishnu, who passed it to the sage Hayagriva.
“O sage of divine speech,” Indra pleaded, “we have seen her power. But we cannot comprehend her. Her form is made of pure consciousness ( Chit ), her will is absolute ( Ichha ), her actions are cosmic play ( Kriya ). Please, give us a rope of words to climb this mountain of divinity. Give us her thousand names.” sri lalitha sahasranamam lyrics sanskrit
रागस्वरूपपाशाढ्या क्रोधाकाराङ्कुशोज्ज्वला॥ Lord Shiva, as Kameshwara, recorded every syllable in
चिदग्निकुण्डसम्भूता देवकार्यसमुद्यता॥ “O sage of divine speech,” Indra pleaded, “we
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As the Devas chanted the Sanskrit lyrics together, something miraculous occurred. With every name, a petal of light unfolded in the cosmos. When they chanted Om Shree Matre Namah (Salutations to the Mother), the universe felt nurtured. When they chanted Om Maha Lakshmyai Namah (Salutations to the great Lakshmi), abundance rained down. When they chanted Om Sarva Mangala Mangalye (She who is the auspiciousness of all auspicious things), every sorrow in the three worlds paused.
Hayagriva closed his eyes. In deep meditation, he traveled to the abode of the supreme couple—Kameshwara (Shiva) and Kameshwari (Lalitha). There, seated on a throne of wondrous gems, the Goddess smiled. From her lotus mouth, a stream of Sanskrit syllables began to flow—perfect, resonant, and alive with meaning. Each name was not just a description; it was a mantra , a key to unlock a specific facet of her being.