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ललिता अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली — Word-by-Word Meaning

ललिता अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

Complete Translation

देवी ललिता त्रिपुरसुंदरी के १०८ नाम — श्रीविद्या परम्परा की परम जगन्माता, तीनों लोकों की सुन्दरी — प्रत्येक “ॐ” व “नमः” सहित, कृपा, समृद्धि व आध्यात्मिक जागरण हेतु।

Origin & History

Source: Traditional

Author: Traditional

Period: Classical

The Lalita Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Lalita. The 108 names of Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari — the supreme Divine Mother of the Sri Vidya tradition, the beauty of the three worlds — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ” for grace, prosperity and spiritual awakening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lalita Ashtottara Shatanamavali?
The 108 names of Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari — the supreme Divine Mother of the Sri Vidya tradition, the beauty of the three worlds — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ” for grace, prosperity and spiritual awakening.
How is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali chanted?
It is chanted as an archana: each of the 108 names is recited with “Om” (ॐ) before it and “namaḥ” (नमः) after it, while offering a flower or a pinch of kumkum for each name. The complete garland is offered in one sitting, especially on Fridays and during Navaratri and Fridays.
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names” — the sacred list of the 108 names of Lalita, each a name of praise and meditation.

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