सीता अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली — Word-by-Word Meaning
सीता अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
देवी सीता के १०८ नाम — राजा जनक की पुत्री, भगवान राम की पत्नी, भक्ति, पवित्रता व सहनशीलता की मूर्ति — प्रत्येक “ॐ” व “नमः” सहित, नारीत्व का आदर्श व लक्ष्मी-स्वरूपा।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Sita Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Sita. The 108 names of Goddess Sita — daughter of King Janaka, consort of Lord Rama and the embodiment of devotion, purity and forbearance — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, revered as the ideal of womanhood and a form of Goddess Lakshmi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sita Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of Goddess Sita — daughter of King Janaka, consort of Lord Rama and the embodiment of devotion, purity and forbearance — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, revered as the ideal of womanhood and a form of Goddess Lakshmi.
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 Tuesdays and during Sita Navami and Vivaha Panchami.
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 Sita, each a name of praise and meditation.
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