While variations exist depending on the deity and ritual, a standard Sankalpam recitation in Telugu follows a logical flow. It is often memorized or read from a ritual guide. A simplified translation of a common Sankalpam looks like this:
"I am undertaking this [name of ritual] for the grace of [Lord Vishnu/Shiva/Devi]. I reside in [name of town/city] in the [name of region] of [name of continent – often 'Jambudweepa']... In the [Shalivahana or Kali] era, in the year named [Samvatsara name], in the [Dakshinayana/Uttarayana] solstice, in the [season], in the [lunar month], in the [fortnight – Krishna/Shukla], on the [tithi – lunar day], under the [nakshatra – star]... I, [your name], belonging to [gotra – lineage], perform this [ritual] to remove the obstacles in my [specific desire / family well-being / spiritual progress]." sankalpam telugu