The recitation concludes with the name signifying the merging of the universe back into her.
Because the text is long and complex, beginners are advised to use the following: lalitha sahasranamam lyrics in sanskrit
ॐ श्री ललितां सहस्रनाम शतकं ॥ The recitation concludes with the name signifying the
Chanting the is believed to bestow both material prosperity and spiritual liberation ( Moksha ). Origin and Structure | | Pūrvabhāga (Introduction) | ~2 | Dialogue
| Section | Verses (Ślokas) | Content | |--------|----------------|---------| | (Meditation) | 3–5 (varies by tradition) | Descriptive verses for visualising Lalitha’s form – red complexion, eyes like fish, holding sugarcane bow and flower arrows. | | Pūrvabhāga (Introduction) | ~2 | Dialogue context and benefits ( Phalaśruti ). | | Nāma Mālā (Garland of Names) | 170–175 | The actual thousand names, divided into 100 clusters of 10 names each (though not explicitly numbered). | | Uttarabhāga (Concluding portion) | ~3 | Phalaśruti (fruits of recitation) and the final Pratiṣṭhā (affirmation). |