Lalitha Sahasranamam has three parts. The first one is called ‘poorva bhaga’ the middle portion which is called ‘stotra’ consists of 1000 namas and the last portion is called ‘uttara bhaga’. The poorva bhaga talks about its origin. The uttara bhaga gives details of the benefits of recitation of this Lalitha sahasranamam. Since there is a specific question about the recitation of this sahasranamam, let us now look into this. Benefits of recitation include disease free life, no pre-mature death, begetting children, etc. Normally such benefits are cited for all the stotras. The timing of recitation is clearly spelt out in the uttara bhaga. To begin with the least, it is said that one should recite this at least once in his/her life time. If thus recited, he is absolved of all the sins committed. When this sahasranamam is recited, one need not perform any remedies either due to the afflictions of planets in his horoscope or for that matter any other expiation. The point driven home is that a devotee of Lalithambigai would not commit any sins.
The best timings for recitations are as follows: On the birth days of self and his family members, one’s mantra initiation day, one’s poorna abhisheka day (the last of stage of initiation. A vedic ritual bath), or any day as prescribed his guru, on the full moon days, on all the Fridays, on maha navami day (9th day of waning moon in the month of August-september. This coincides with durga festival in India. 9th day of durga festival is called maha navami). Though a number of such days are mentioned, it is always preferable to recite this sahasranamam on all the Fridays and on the full moon day. As far as the full moon days are concerned, it is better to recite when the moon is 100% full. This could happen at an odd hour. Therefore any time during full moon day, preferably late in the night is the best time to recite this sahasranamam to get full benefits of such recitation. In the present day context, everybody has time constraint.
The proper recitation of this sahasranamam would take between 20 to 30 minutes. If recited in hurry, without concentration, without proper visualization of Lalithambigai and reciting for the sake of recitation is not advisable. In such circumstances (time constraint), you can choose any time convenient to you. But ensure that you recite with full concentration and after knowing the meaning of each nama. Recitation without understanding the meaning will not give the desired results. No paraphernalia such as incense sticks, lamp, fruits etc are needed. Total concentration is the only requirement. If you have any questions, please mail me at feedback@manblunder.com.
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April 21, 2012 09:58 PM
Can we eat non veg on the days we recite this namams? pls guide us
February 09, 2013 11:01 AM
Will you offer non-veg food to the goddess as prasadam? If no, then do not eat it. If yes, please eat it.
August 12, 2013 07:43 PM
Due to time constraints, I chant lalitha sahasranamam on friday nights sometimes as late at 2 am... This is under the assumption that it is considered to be a Saturday post 4am and not 12 am. I hope that's okay? What time is usually the best to chant lalitha sahasranamam anyway? Thanks.
August 12, 2013 08:00 PM
Lalita Sahasranama can be recited at any time. It is said that the best time for recitation of Lalita Sahasranama is Fridays and full moon days. Your timing of recitation is absolutely fine.
October 08, 2013 12:31 PM
Is it ok to listen?? Is it compulsary to recite ??
October 08, 2013 05:48 PM
It is perfectly fine to listen to recitations. If you want to recite, follow the audio CDs where in recitals are rendered at moderate speed. You can look for the one recited by T.S Ranganathan.
October 11, 2019 05:31 AM
Kya app Bata sakte hai ki 1 din Mai 3 time lalitasahasranamavali Karne ka Kya effect hota hai
December 09, 2013 07:59 PM
can i drink buttermilk after reciting lalithasahasranamam
December 09, 2013 08:04 PM
Why not? You can surely drink butter milk. In fact drinking butter milk after such recitations and japa will reduce the body heat produced during these times.
March 10, 2019 04:20 PM
an Lalitha sahasranama,vishnu sahasranama and soundaryalahari be chanted daily?
December 29, 2013 04:36 PM
I have a fracture and cannot take bath every day as there is no one to help, Can it be recited without a bath?
December 29, 2013 04:56 PM
Yes, you can as long as your devotion for Her is very good. Ultimately, it is only the mind that matters.
January 18, 2014 08:58 PM
Hello I am jyothi,I am pregnant now..can i recite the mantram now...if so what steps to be taken care..b'coz i heard wrong recitation of mantram leads to problem..kindly guide me..
January 18, 2014 09:08 PM
It will not lead to problems. But I request you write to me directly at ravi@manblunder.com
March 10, 2019 04:21 PM
Can Lalitha sahasranama,vishnu sahasranama and soundaryalahari be chanted daily?
October 10, 2019 10:07 PM
Poojaa koti samam sthothram said Vaayu puraaana ie Siva Puraana. Reading sthothram gives result of doing pooja 1 crore times. You need not spend money for it.
February 23, 2014 08:05 PM
Is it compulsory to read the stotram before goddess?
February 23, 2014 08:36 PM
When our mind is pervaded by Her, reading or reciting stotrams are not necessary at all. It is only the mind that counts. She can be attained only if we are able to sync our breath, mind and consciousness.
February 23, 2014 09:15 PM
What other stotras are good for women under 20 and what is the main significance of lalita sahasranamam?
February 23, 2014 09:48 PM
Lalitā Sahasranāma encompasses every aspect of our existence. Recitation of Lalitā Sahasranāma leads you to spiritual path. Since you are already reciting Lalitā Sahasranāma, there is no need for any other stotras. Possibly you can further progress with Bālā mantra. If you need any further details please write to me at ravi@manblunder.com
March 02, 2014 05:18 AM
I have been chanting Lalitha Shasranamam every day while travelling to work in the bus early mornings between 6am to 630)USA) I close my eyes and imagine me doing milk,honey,water abishegam to Godess Lalitha.
March 02, 2014 07:22 AM
What you are doing is the best. This should lead you to Mantramātṛkāpuṣpamālāstavaḥ
March 17, 2014 09:52 AM
Is it ok to listen to Lalita Saharanama on full moon day instead of reciting?
March 17, 2014 10:03 AM
Not only it is fine, but also better. Hymns of Lalitā Sahasranāma have soothing effect and if you close your eyes and listen to the recitation, you will be automatically pushed into trance.
April 25, 2014 11:30 AM
i was adviced to chant lalitha trisati (300 names) stotra.. is initiation from guru is required or can i start chantting
April 25, 2014 12:04 PM
Lalitā Triśatī is composed out of Her Pañcadaśī mantra. You can read about Pañcadaśī mantra in this article. Pañcadaśī Mantra. If you have a guru, you can approach him to get you initiated into Pañcadaśī mantra. Generally most gurus go through Bālā mantra and then go to Pañcadaśī mantra. You may have to wait for a few years, which is not advisable. Therefore, you can start without initiation and nothing stands before our devotion to HER.
May 01, 2014 01:54 AM
Dear Ravi, I have the book published by you expounding the 1000 names of Shri Lalitha Devi. It is an excellent effort by an enlightened person such as yourself. I do request you to please publish more such books, revealing the knowledge of the Tantras for the benefit of all. Books such as Mantra Maharnava, Devi Rahasya Tantram, Shri Vidyarnava Tantram etc. are not available in the English Language, which has now become the de facto language of the educated classes. Since most of us did not learn Sanskrit or have the ability to translate or properly understand the inner meaning of the mantras, tantras and the associated rituals, it would really help us if gifted people like yourself, with proper understanding of the texts publish such books. Please continue the good work and thank you very much for revealing the divine knowledge to us.
May 01, 2014 10:15 AM
Thank you very much for your kind words. Mantra Maharnava, Devi Rahasya Tantram, Shri Vidyarnava Tantram etc cannot be translated into English for their size and advanced Sanskrit usage. This can be done by a group of Sanskrit scholars. One should be truly blessed by Her to get them translated into English.
May 10, 2014 05:22 AM
Can we chant Lalitha Sahasranam and Vishnu Sahasranamm together one after the other?
May 10, 2014 08:38 AM
Surely you can recite them one after another. Both are beautiful to recite.
May 15, 2014 09:37 AM
It is said in the phala shruti, that one should recite lalitha sahasranamam after chanting Sri vidya mantra either 100 or 400 times. I do not have Sri chakra at home and do not know the Sri vidya mantra. Is it ok to recite only her sahasranamam?
May 15, 2014 09:50 AM
Since Lalitā Sahasranāma itself is Śrī Vidyā, it can be recited safely without any preconditions.
May 19, 2014 08:53 PM
We have a situation where-in everything is going back on our way. All struggle that we are doing is going waste. Does reading lalitha everyday would lead our life in right and good way. Please suggest.
May 19, 2014 09:04 PM
Reciting any mantra or verse without understanding the inherent meaning will not generally yield the desired results. Close your eyes and meditate on HER for a few minutes and you will surely get the desired results.
June 12, 2014 09:17 PM
Is it mandatory to recite phalstuti after reciting 1000 names of shri lalitambhika maa. Please suggest.
June 12, 2014 09:21 PM
No, it is not necessary or mandatory.
June 25, 2014 09:46 AM
Sir i'm pregnant. can i continue chanting lalitasahastranaam and shiv mahimn stotra. please suggest
June 25, 2014 10:33 AM
Surely you can recite booth of them. Both of them are highly auspicious.
June 27, 2014 12:48 AM
Sir i have started chanted lalitasahastranaam without any initiation. i hope it will cause no trouble. can u tell me about the process of initiation n what is taught in this process. also i wish to know the maha vidya mantra. please help.
June 27, 2014 08:44 AM
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May 30, 2016 12:11 AM
Begin which mantra?
October 27, 2014 02:38 PM
Sir, Can we chant Lalitasahastranaam while travelling?
October 28, 2014 10:27 AM
Yes, very much. It is like our breath.
November 19, 2014 02:33 PM
Sir, I chant Lalitha Sahasranamam everyday, offering flowers to the lighted lamp. Is it okay to do so?
November 19, 2014 02:41 PM
Absolutely fine. Lalitā Sahasranāma lakshaarchana are done in lighted lamps only.
December 18, 2014 11:49 PM
I wanted to start chanting lalitha sahasranamam. Could I start without initiating. I don't know or where to go to get initiated. Please advice me - Lakshmi priya
December 19, 2014 12:00 AM
Yes, you can chant without initiation. You contemplate Her as your Guru and you can start reciting. She is Guru-maṇḍala-rūpiṇī (713) and Gurumūrtiḥ (603). You can confidently start after visualizing Her as your Guru.
January 09, 2015 11:23 AM
we dont have pooja room can i read sahasranamas in my bed room
January 09, 2015 12:32 PM
Yes you can. It is not the place that is important, but it is the mind that counts. When you recite Lalitā Sahasranāma, it is better to understand meaning of each name.
February 14, 2015 11:17 AM
Shall I chant only the stotra without chanting poorva bhagam and palasturti? is there any specific procedure to chant?
February 15, 2015 01:23 AM
It is enough to recite the main part starting from dhyana verses and ending with 1000th nama. There is no specific procedure. But it is better to understand the meaning of each nama. You can read the entire book of Lalitā Sahasranāma in this link. Lalitā Sahasranāma
March 08, 2015 10:57 PM
In understand that god is everything, that is inanimate and animate things.Its ignorance to say that god isnt this. So, given that god is all forms of energy -my question is -Is god inclusive of negative energy too? Is the negative energy or evil the manifestation of himself too? Given that energy is neither created nor destroyed and So exactly is stated in Upanishads about god/Vishnu. Even the food we eat is para Brahma svarupam- meaning form of god. we are basically converting on form-food to energy of the body which is god again. Also as we hindus believe that lord Shani is negative energy and in reality he is the manifestation of Lord shiva himself! So is god negative energy too? According to bible, Crucifus was a disciple of god and he rebelled against him. But again he is a part of god who is ignorant about his existence. Is that true? So Bodily cleanliness to chant mantras is true when youu treat urself as a body but when you realize you are that pure conciousness that is never polluted by any form of bodily or mind impurities- Is the cleanliness so important for chanting mantra? cant I just wake up from bed and start chanting it right away? And why Cant we chant during our menstruals- given that we are not this body at all and we are part of that pure conciousness too? Please lemme know.
Thanks
March 09, 2015 01:10 AM
It is a good thing that you have posted this topic. As you have rightly said that God is both good and bad. There is no separate god who controls only good things and another god for bad things. If gods are too many, the very concept of Brahman or God is lost. If we accept multiple forms, they we surely lose our focus on the Self or Brahman or God and the very concept that God is omnipresent is lost. In God realization, what is required is only the mind, intellect and consciousness. Spiritual path is nothing to do body and unfortunately we self-impose too many restrictions on the body; a typical example is what you have referred here regarding monthly cycles. When a mantra is related to prana, how can one stop breathing during those days?
Yes, you can chant mantra by lying down on the bed. We are not related to body. Body is only a temple and the sanctum sanctorum is the God within, which we call as soul or jivatman. In true spiritual path, the foremost thing is that one has to shed his or ego. By controlling and manipulating breath, we can control our mind and with the subdued mind, we can enter into the purest form of consciousness, which is God.
Reality always bites and we do not even make an attempt to know the energy called God..
May 23, 2015 07:25 PM
Raviji which stotra will be beneficial for wealth lalita or Laxmi.
May 23, 2015 07:31 PM
The recitation gives the following benefits:1. Gives disease- free life, eliminates poverty by providing materialistic wealth. 2. Prevents unnatural and accidental deaths. 3. Gives proficient progeny.4. Gives liberation, if recited without any specific benefits.
August 01, 2015 07:48 AM
Namasthe Guru Garu,I want to teach lalitha sahasranamam to my 3 year old son but the problem is I don't know how to read telugu can I learn from YouTube and teach my son ?plz provide ur valuable suggestionsThanks in advance
August 01, 2015 10:10 AM
Without us learning, we cannot teach others. It could be difficult to teach Lalita Sahasranama to your three old son, as it has complex Sanskrit words. However, you can play YouTube so that both of you can listen.
August 05, 2015 03:51 PM
I am touched by the level of clarity which shows in all your replies. I have a question too. Suppose I decide to chant every Friday, should i continue with it even if an amavasya falls on Friday or skip that day's chant?
August 05, 2015 06:04 PM
You can recite everyday. If not possible, you can recite only on Fridays. If that too is not possible, you can recite it on full moon day. There is no restriction for chanting. SHE presides over everyday.
August 20, 2015 03:16 PM
Sir, can I recite bala and lalita sahasranamams one after the other? I mean no elaborate rituals, just for the love for mother and her cute daughter, nothing else than that! Also I came across rajshyamala and varahi sahasranamams, the two devis most closest in contact with lalita parabhattarika. I humbly request you to please upload these rare sahasranamams on your site for the benefit of others. Thank you.
August 20, 2015 05:47 PM
Yes you can chant Bala Sahasranama and then Lalita Sahasranama one after another. We need to develop deep devotion which should turn into love for HER. In devotion, duality still persists. In Love, we have only HER in our mind. I am not sure whether I can upload these Sahasranamas.
September 08, 2015 09:19 AM
Thank you so much for your enlightening post. My wife and I chanted lalitha sahasranama during every 9 days of last navarathri. Now she is pregnant and we decided to recite lalitha sahasranama everyday since we found out about pregnancy. A fixed time is not very practical and hence we recite when we get time. Apart from these, my wife has been reciting devi mahatmyam (chapters 4th and 11th alternatively) and I have been chanting vanadurga's moolamantra (108 counts & occasional sahasraavarthi) everyday since last navarathri. Could you please let us know whether the random timings and combination of these mantras (stotras) would not hurt?
September 08, 2015 10:15 AM
Lalitā Sahasranāma can be recited all the time. It is the most auspicious of all such hymns and verses. It is said that fetus is capable of listening to the sound around us. Devi Mahatmyam chapters 4 and 11 are also good to recite, but not the entire Devi Mahatmyam. Vana Durga mula mantra is also fine.
September 12, 2015 12:53 PM
Is it beneficial to recite Lalita Sahasranama on Fridays; Full moon day for early marriage of son.
September 12, 2015 01:19 PM
Surely yes. Lalitā Sahasranāma gives lot of benefits, if properly chanted, including early marriage.
September 12, 2015 02:42 PM
Thanks sir.
September 12, 2015 02:45 PM
First time I happened to open up your portal. I hv interest in spiritual talk and thinking. How can we know our spiritual progress. Is there any parameter to measure.
September 16, 2015 05:46 PM
sir i like your page. this is very helpful to me. can u please tell about ganapathi sahasra namavali. how to recite and like lalitha sahasra namavali is there any parts... tell me about that please
September 16, 2015 06:00 PM
Ganapati Sahasranama is yet another Sahasranama. There are no parts in Lalita Sahasranama. We have to recite this as one part. However, in the learning stages, we can split into any number of namas and learn. Once learnt, it is be recited as a single part only.
October 05, 2015 09:59 AM
i have lots of questions in my mind..i am non veg and married guy..but i do mahamrityunjaya recitation everyay, aditya hridayam on sunday...buddaye namah on wednesday..siva tandav strotam when i get time..i dnt know how i became intrested in strotam..i searched on internet and started.. i felt that remembering god anytym is ok..it has no rules..or if we remember god from heart than any time is ok..but sometime i get curious we offer animal in kuldevta pujaa..but not othertime..can i recite this mantra as usual..as i am non veg..i believe beign veg and wishing for meat is sin..also being married i cant b away from my partner physically..but i believe in god..i dnt have guru..so before starting all these chants i always remember lord shiva..as my guru..can i continue with these chantsss..or should i follow any ruless..if yes please guide me
October 05, 2015 10:00 AM
also my wife want to chant some strotamm..but can she chant strota in periods
October 08, 2015 03:20 PM
Yes she can. Please read my reply below.
October 05, 2015 02:57 PM
Om Sri Matre Namaha!!!
It was good to read this post & your replies really shows that devi resides in your heart. May God bless you. So this is the reason why I came here. I am a staunch devotee of Goddess Shakti. I wanted to know all about her. I took interest in reading the puranas & itihasaas to know about devi. I was not initiated to Lalita Sahasranama. But I learnt it myself, & i use to offer it as a small token of love & devotion I have for the Devi. But I always felt unfulfilled because of the fact, I dont have a Meru in my home & I dont know the Sri Vidya Mnatra. Eventhough it is available on the net I dont want to recite it without the help of a Guru. But in this contemporary world you know its difficult to believe any spiritual Guru. Please give me a solution for my guilt feeling. Will my mother (Jaganmatar Devi) accept my prayers without proper initiation. Or where and how can i get initiated.
October 06, 2015 10:12 AM
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October 07, 2015 11:19 PM
hello sir.. i have few questions regarding mantra and jaap sir can we do jaap during periods? next is i am married and non vegeterian...i heard that mantra and jaap improves life and bring peace in mind.. as a result i searched from internet and started chanting om budhhaye nama at wednesday..maharityunjaya mantra and siv tandaav strota almost everyday..and aaditya hridayam also sunday and oter important dayss like presentation etc.. i feel that remambering god anytime is ok if we remember with true heart..but sometime i feel scared that am i wrong?.. for me to be away from my husband and being veg is quite diffficult..what should i do?
October 08, 2015 03:19 PM
Yes, you can do mantra japa during periods. Mantra japas are like our breath. Like our breathing, mantra japa has to be perpetual. However, shastras do not agree with this view. But shastras were written several centuries ago and do not have any major significance in our present day life. You are right in saying that remembering God all the time is the only way to Liberation. You can lead a normal material life.
October 15, 2015 06:06 PM
Sir, is there any ill effect of reciting shiv sahasranamah as a house holder, am ardent bhaktha of shiva, but some time back a relative of mine restricted, so asked
October 15, 2015 10:11 PM
You can surely recite Shiva Sahasranama as a householder. There is no restriction, whatsoever.
October 18, 2015 02:52 AM
Namaste Guruji.I have a question.Today morning I have did Durga Saptshati pathan.Today is lalita panchami.I wish to read lalita sahastranam in the evening today.I hope it is ok.Thank you in the advance.
October 18, 2015 09:31 AM
This is fine. In fact reading LS in the evening/night is good.
October 18, 2015 01:00 PM
“Om Shivashaktyaikya Rupiniyea Namah:”
“Om Sree Lalitambikaye Namah:”
My humble salutations to all Amma's children who chants her holy names daily.
Goddess Lalitambika has no form especially as you can see from the line that 'Om Viswaroopinyea Namah:" means the whole being is her form. Hence, my humble advice to all her children is that you can chant her name at anywhere at any time if you are alone. She don't want anything from us but she needs a pure mind that has compassion towards the needy and destitute. Also, no need to request anything from her coz she knows exactly want we want since she is the controller of our mind.
October 18, 2015 01:07 PM
Excellent observation.
October 28, 2015 11:53 AM
Sir which is good to chant...lalitha sahasranamam or lakshmi sahasranamam
October 28, 2015 12:04 PM
Both are good to chant. But LS is more powerful than the other as it was rendered in the presence of Lalitambika.
December 27, 2015 07:29 PM
can i have non vegetarian after chanting Sri Devi Khadgamaala?
December 27, 2015 08:13 PM
There is nothing that prevents you from taking non-vegetarian food. What is important is Love for Her. But, non-vegetarian food will affect the quality of energy at psychic chakras.
December 27, 2015 11:08 PM
Im chanting lalitha sahasranamam 12 times every day at one strech. . It takes about 15 minutes for changing 1 time. .mata lalitha comes in my dreams at least 4 times a week. .. please let me know the meaning of mata lalitha comming in my dreams like this.. I at ceratin times i also chant lalitha trishati 41times a day at single strech. .... I alsi have been initited into bala mantra.. plz advice me
December 28, 2015 09:57 AM
I shows that She is showering Her Grace on you. As you are so attached to Lalita Devi, you can go in for higher mantras like Panchadashi or Maha Shodashi. Please speak to your Guru and he will be able to guide you further on this.
December 27, 2015 11:16 PM
how to sync breath, mind and consciousness? pls suggest
December 28, 2015 10:04 AM
Syncing these three is not possible. Consciousness depends upon the mind and mind depends upon breath for their purity. Practice pranayama daily, preferably in the morning. Then attempt to slow down your breathing rate. Normally we will be breathing around 12 times a minute. Try to reduce the breathing rate to 3 times per minute, then 2 times per minute. Best results can be experienced if you develop one round of breathing per two minutes. Slow breathing rate will calm the mind and when the mind is calm, your consciousness becomes purified. You realize Brahman in the purest form of consciousness.
January 09, 2016 12:37 AM
I have been reciting Lalitha Sahasranamam most fridays for the past 3 years and have seen many improvements. But i don't have full meaning or clear meaning of the same and would like to know the meaning in a clearer way. Could you suggest resources where I can find ? I live in USA.
January 09, 2016 09:40 AM
You can read the full meaning here. Lalitā Sahasranāma If you want, you can buy this as Kindle or Print book from Amazon.
January 11, 2016 05:39 AM
Dear Sir What are the general rules for reciting lalitha sahasranamam for 108 days on a stretch for wish fulfilling. I heard we must first worship kala bhairava and only then worship lalitha sahsrnamam. Please advise.ThanksDeeps
January 11, 2016 08:46 AM
No rules are prescribed for reciting Lalita Sahasranama. The whole Universe is controlled by Her and as such there is no need for worshiping Kala Bhairava for this.
February 04, 2016 12:54 PM
Dear Sir I am working in aviation industry.One of the guest gave me a Lalita Sahasranama and told me to go through the names.Sir requesting you to tell me how to go through the names and any rules I have to follow while chanting.
February 04, 2016 06:58 PM
She is our Divine Mother and there is no need for any rules with our mother. But, please pronounce perfectly. You can listen to YouTube video by T.S. Ranganathan for perfect pronunciation.
September 15, 2016 04:16 PM
Sir i want to get initiated to sri vidya mantra but unfortunately i don't know whom to approach please guide me
February 26, 2016 02:59 PM
Sir my name is lalithambigai i really dont know how i got this wonderful name chosen by my family i am awestruck after going through your site. Thanks a lot sir. I do chant lalithasahasranamam on auspicious days. Your site is more informative and i feel i am at home with my mother. Thank you so much sir. I want to interact to you personally.
February 27, 2016 07:39 AM
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February 27, 2016 04:31 AM
Namaskar Ravi ji,
Is it important to read phala Sruti ? Both in Vishnu and Lalitha Shahsranamam.
Regards
Poonam Sharma
February 27, 2016 07:36 AM
It is a custom to chant phala stuti for Vishnu Sahasranama, hence, it needs to be chanted for VS. But in the case of Lalita Sahasranama, it is not chanted and hence phala stuti need not be chanted.
February 28, 2016 02:30 PM
Poojya Guru ji I wanted to read lalitha sahasranam every day at least 3 times , and I want to complete the count of 108 time in one moth, please suggest me the best timings for recitation. I already started on 03-02-2016, now I can read very fluently. To obtain full benefits of reading Sri lalitha sahasranamam , please suggest the timings every day
February 28, 2016 02:35 PM
The best time to recite is from early morning till just before noon and again from the evening till midnight.
March 20, 2018 01:00 AM
Sir, I have chanted in afternoon time sometimes due to lack of time in the morning and also to avoid chanting after afternoon nap on the bed, is it wrong? Can u pl tell exact time to avoid chanting? Is it ok to chant after sleeping during some time in the day?
February 28, 2016 04:53 PM
Dear Sir, Can I recite daily 1 name of Vishnu Sahasranamam for 108 times? Or is it mandatory to chant all 1000 names at a stretch?
February 28, 2016 06:49 PM
Without reciting entire Vishnu Sahasranama in full, no benefit will accrue. You have to chant all the 1008 namas (not 1000 namas) daily. It will take around 20 to 25 minutes for one recitation.
March 02, 2016 06:26 PM
Sir along with the mantra can we read meaning... n do japa...sir can we read the mantra outside
March 02, 2016 09:05 PM
Meaning of each nama should be understood clearly and without understanding the meaning of each nama, mundane recitation will not help. Yes, you can read Lalita Sahasranama aloud and not japa mantras.
March 03, 2016 12:43 PM
Sir along with the mantra can we read meaning... n do japa...sir can we read the mantra outside
March 05, 2016 12:58 PM
sir can we recite lalitha sahasranamam on tuesday mornings?
March 05, 2016 02:10 PM
It can be recited anytime of the day and on any day. Yes, you can recite this on Tuesday mornings.
March 14, 2016 06:10 AM
Sree Matre Namaha Guruji,
I am not able to recite Lalitha Sahasranama daily.I read for few days and loose interest.Why is it happening with me. I don't want o give up.I want amma's blessings and guidance.How to overcome all these and stick to Her?There are many deviation when I recite sometime due to laziness or health condtions.But I don't want to leave Her.Please guide me.
Also please let me know the timings of deeparadhan I do it before 10
March 14, 2016 09:42 AM
Recitation of Lalita Sahasranama will take about 30 minutes. You can control your mind by practicing pranayama daily. If you chant LS aloud, you can control your mind and stay focused on HER. When we need HER Blessings, we have to work hard. You can do deeparadhana at any time.
March 17, 2016 07:07 AM
I once recited it with full concentration and devotion, not knowing the meanings, and my headache disappeared after I chanted the last name. Devotion is simple. Not everyone knows the language or has time to read the meanings too. All you need is sincerity and FAITH.
April 03, 2016 07:59 PM
Hi.. Recently I visited some pandit and he suggested me to chant Durga Sahasra Naamarchanalu. His writing is actually not clear. While I tried checking online, all I found were Sahasra Namaalu. Could you please tell me if "NAAMARCHANALU" and "NAAMAALU" are the same or not ? Thanks and Regards.
April 07, 2016 06:53 PM
hw to speak or how to pronounce or how to recitation lalita sahasranam ?
April 07, 2016 11:06 PM
There are many good renditions in YouTube. You can follow any one of them.
April 23, 2016 11:47 AM
can we chant Lalita sahasranam during periods??
April 23, 2016 12:43 PM
Yes, we can chant LS during periods.
April 23, 2016 11:48 AM
Can we chant Lalita Sahasranam during periods??
May 22, 2016 07:06 PM
Which time is exaxtly good for chant lalitha sahasranamalu? Early morning or evening
May 22, 2016 09:09 PM
Any time is good except from noon to early evening.
May 26, 2016 09:14 PM
I've heard that ONE name of the Lalita Trishati is more powerful than the WHOLE of Lalita Sahasranam. Is this true? Does one need initiation to chant the Lalita Trishati?
May 26, 2016 09:18 PM
No, it is not correct. Lalita Sahasranama describes Her Grandeur. Lalita Trishati is in mantra form and needs proper initiation.
May 27, 2016 01:46 AM
Oh ok.
I've heard that even uninitiated ones can chant the Khadgamala stotram. Apparently a qualified Guru, Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati, said it can be chanted by the uninitiated and reap benefits.
Is this true?
May 27, 2016 10:31 AM
Khadgamala is about Devis in Sri Chakra. Proper worship of Sri Chakra needs initiation and one should understand the intricacies of Sri Chakra for worshiping avarana devis. I am of the opinion that one needs proper initiation to do khadgamala.
May 27, 2016 04:43 PM
Oh ok since Lalita sahasranama can be chanted by anyone, does one have to chant all 1000 names, or certain names for particular desires in one's life?
May 27, 2016 06:36 PM
Of course one has to chant all the 1000 names. There is no short cut in getting Her Grace.
May 29, 2016 01:23 AM
Well, is there any mantra or anything of Lalita Tripura Sundari that one can chant without initiation from a Guru? I live in America, and have no access to any guru, unless I drop everything and move to India. I desperately want blessings from Divine Mother, but everything apparently needs a Guru's permission to do chant anything.
May 29, 2016 10:11 AM
If you are not able to get a Guru in your place, you can always begin the mantra by sitting before Her image of Shiva's image. Absence of a Guru should not be an impediment in seeking Her Grace.
June 24, 2016 12:47 PM
Sri mata ki jaiI had a dream about lalitha ma after the night my husband did vilva archanai to Lord Shiva. Since the i google about Lalithama and my life start changing to betterment. I want to do good things, charity on amma's name but i am not rich. At the moment i feed birds on amma's name. Could you please suggest any other form of charity that i could do more on amma's name.. thank you.
June 24, 2016 01:12 PM
Bird and animal feeling is a great yajna. Feed more birds and stray animals.
June 24, 2016 09:12 PM
Is contemplating the Lalita Tripura Sundari beneficial? I'm talking about just visualizing her, focusing on her image while chanting or just in silence, is this good? For example, I visualize her, wearing a blood red sari, sitting in a lotus position on top of a lotus flower. I imagine she has a thin waist, large breasts, with jewelry hanging down her neck. I imagine she has a red complexion, and I visuaiize her four arms. I also imagine I'm in front of her over a vast ocean, and the sky and water are saturated in deep red. This is usually what I contemplate while chanting a mantra or just sitting in silence.
June 24, 2016 09:31 PM
You can visualize HER this way. But while visualizing HER, it is better to do that in silence.
June 25, 2016 01:43 PM
Hello sir I m planning to read lalita sahasranamam but i m scared what if i spell wrong because i heard that if ur reading it to get fullfilled some wish or desire then u need to read it without any mistakes so i m planning to listen it every day after taking bath and i have lalita devi photo after listening to sahasranamam i'l offer naivedyam to goddess .Is it ok??Please help me out
June 25, 2016 01:50 PM
Pure devotion is important. However, you should not commit mistakes while chanting. Please follow the YouTube video for perfect pronunciation. LALITĀ SAHASRANĀMA
June 29, 2016 11:40 AM
I have been chanting Lalitha Sahasra Nama regularly since 1994. I also chant Vishnu Sahasra Nama. Formely I used to place water, flowers, naivedya, lit lamps and agarbaththis. Now I am not able to place flowers or nivedya. Is it necessary to place them before the goddess while chanting Sahasra Nama. Kindly advise me.
June 29, 2016 11:50 AM
Kṛṣṇa says in Bhagavad Gītā, "Arjuna, whatever actions you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer in sacrifice, whatever you give in charity, whatever austerities you perform, offer them all to Me. If you do this, you will be freed of all your karmas, both good and bad. With your mind fixed on Me by way of renunciation, you will attain Me.”When you fix your mind on Her, nothing else matters.
June 30, 2016 08:54 AM
Can I listen to LS chants with devotion every Friday between 1:30 and 3 pm ?
June 30, 2016 09:13 AM
Yes, you can. There is no prescribed time for listening to LS.
July 11, 2016 10:36 PM
Is that necessary to start with poorva bhaga ? I always strtd with stotra and I am started to study this . Is there any problem for self studying ? What all things I should take care now
July 11, 2016 10:38 PM
No need to start with poorva bhag. No problem in self-studying. You have to take care of pronunciation. If possible and if time permits, understand the meaning of each name.
July 21, 2016 03:12 PM
Sir, I want to start chanting Chandi Path so that my desire comes true. Do I need to chant it only till the day my desire comes true or do I need to read it for one hundred eight days? Do I have to eat falahar and sleep on the floor? In case I relocate to a different town in between, should I continue with the same or start it again since I have already taken a sankalpa? Looking forward to your guidance Guruji.
July 21, 2016 05:48 PM
First you please approach a Guru in your area. Mantras are not only meant for satiating our desires, but also for our spiritual evolution. There is no need to fast or to sleep on the floor. If you relocate, you can continue from where you have left in your previous place.
July 21, 2016 10:35 PM
Thank you so much Guruji. I asked a few pandits here who said it should not be read at home.
July 24, 2016 12:51 PM
Dear Guruji
would like to know if lalita sahasranama stotram should be recited or namavali or if both are same and either can be recited
July 24, 2016 12:58 PM
Stotram is always better. Namavali should not be recited without archana. The advantage with the stotram is that we can chant mentally anytime of the day.
July 25, 2016 07:41 PM
Sir.. u did not reply me on this.. I want to read all 13 chapters of durga sapthashati every day followed by Devi kavacham and argala stotram and keelakam followed by utkeelan mantra... Is this correct.... No one in this world can stop me by this ... But sir I want to make this as my daily routine.... Will that be fine ?? I was initiated into Sri vidya deeksha few years back... So can ichant sapthashati along with Sri vidya?? Plz plz plz answer me sir.. waiting for your reply with 1000 eyes
July 25, 2016 08:46 PM
I am sorry. I would have missed this. You can surely chant Durga Saptashati/Devi Mahatmyam. There is nothing wrong in this and in fact, it is good too. I also suggest that you should contact your Guru too on these issues. Thank you for understanding.
July 31, 2016 12:44 AM
Sir, i have been chanting LS for past 7 or more years.How know if i have made any spiritual progress?How to know if she really likes me and the way i pray to her?
July 31, 2016 09:19 AM
Spiritual progress is always reflected in the form of inexplicable happiness and total contentment.
August 12, 2016 12:20 PM
My father is suffering from cancer.can i recite vishnushsranaam for him.i want he should all right soon.as a woman can I recite this even in menstrual
August 12, 2016 12:30 PM
Yes you can recite VS. All of us will pray for his early cure. Yes, you can recite during monthly cycles. How can we separate HIM during from us only during this time?
August 20, 2016 04:31 PM
Sir, is it manadatory to recite lalitha sahasranamam before shree chakra ? I have been reciting it on Fridays but without shree chakra and I have also heard having shree chakra at home needs certain rules , is that true ? Please advice
August 20, 2016 06:24 PM
No, it is not mandatory to chant LS before Sri Chakra/Meru. If Sri Chakra is kept in puja, then it should be properly consecrated.
August 23, 2016 12:53 PM
Sir, i have heard that we need to read srivdya mantra before reciting lalitha sahasranamam. Is srividya mantra nonthing but khadgamala stotram?
August 23, 2016 06:38 PM
No, it is not like that. Sri Vidya is worshiping Her, which has its own sets of mantras. Khadgamala is worshiping Devis residing in Sri Chakra attending on Her.
August 26, 2016 06:08 PM
Thank you Sir for your prompt response to my mail. I recite Devi Khadgamala everyday. are there any norms that we need to follow during the process.Is there a special puja that we need to do for Sree chakra. Pls let me know. Thank you!
August 28, 2016 02:21 PM
I chant Vishnu Sahasranaama Daily twice ( @ Brahmi Muhurtha Slot) & evening after sunset .. The path of Vishnu was shown by my Guru Shridi Sai Baba ( SadhGuru) .... The Power of Nama is so strong none of the +ve vibes , thoughts , bad deeds never ever comes to me .. My body, mind , heart & tongue are in control totally , fresh & always energy fllled in my muscles .. I Thank to My Guru who has shown me the power of Govind ( Sri Hari Vishnu)
September 01, 2016 04:00 AM
Raviji has published an entire book on Understanding and Worshipping the Sri Chakra. You can refer to that book or the blogs on the manblunder and manblunderplus sites for further information. The book is available online in the top menu of this website. I would recommend the Laghaya Navavarana Sri chakra pooja. The pdf file is available at the link on the blog page http://www.manblunder.com/articlesview/laghaya-navavarana-puja---download1
September 09, 2016 11:26 PM
sir tell me lalita shasranama puruschran.....jase mantra ka purusharan hota h waise hi shasranama ka purusharam kitna hoga............plz plz sir tell me
September 10, 2016 10:03 AM
Can you translate this in English and post it here?
September 12, 2016 10:30 AM
sir i want to know about lalita sahasranamam purascharana..........
September 12, 2016 10:34 AM
Purascharana is meant only for mantra japas.
September 12, 2016 11:33 AM
thanku sirji...........then plzzz tell me...how many times to chant lalita sahasranamam stotram for requied benefits
September 12, 2016 12:19 PM
It is not the number of times that is important. What is important is your bhakti towards HER. Your possible benefits purely depends upon your devotion.
September 15, 2016 01:31 AM
Understanding and contemplating on the meanings of each nama is very important. Please read the Lalita Sahasranamam book, that is on the top of this web page. Mere recitation of the namas may not yield desirable results.
If you are looking for any specific benefits, then the Saundarya Lahari book/blog posts on this website might help you. Each stotra is said to yield certain specific results according to the Shaktya tradition.
Mantra japa is even better, if combined with Ujjayi Pranayama (Abdominal Breathing) may yield much faster results. An initiation might be required for certain mantras.
As Ravi ji pointed out, Utmost Devotion (bhakti) is the most essential part of spiritual practices.
All of the above practices require time and effort on our side. Results also depend on various factors like Karma, devotion, practice etc. Patience is definitely required. Do not expect overnight results!
December 16, 2016 01:19 AM
Hello Krishna, You said, "If you are looking for any specific benefits, then the Saundarya Lahari book/blog posts on this website might help you. Each stotra is said to yield certain specific results according to the Shaktya tradition." Each sloka requires to be chanted like 1,000 times per day for a certain number of days (45 for example). is this necessary?? Chanting a Soundarya Lahari sloka 1,000 times in one day takes HOURS. For some people with busy lives and things to do, there is just not enough time in the day to do 1,000 repetitions everyday. Is doing the number of repetitions as prescribed really NECESSARY? Or like you said, is Bhakti (devotion) more important than the number of repetitions???? Thank you
December 16, 2016 05:42 AM
"As Ravi ji pointed out, Utmost Devotion (bhakti) is the most essential part of spiritual practices." Does this mean that when it comes to the Soundarya Lahari for example, the NUMBER of repetitions do not matter, as long as there is devotion?
September 16, 2016 03:39 PM
Nameste guru ji,I been reciting kundalini mantra and I came to know about Lalita mantra from here. My question is this can I recite any mantra during mensturation? Thank you.
September 16, 2016 05:42 PM
Yes, Lalita Sahasranama can be chanted during monthly cycles.
September 30, 2016 10:47 AM
Pranams Guruji,I want to chant Lalitha Sahasranam Namavali with flower & Kumkum. Can I keep photo or idol only to do. I want to do during Navarathri. Please guide me.
September 30, 2016 10:59 AM
Yes, you can either keep an idol or a photo or both. Keep a small plate in front of idol/photo and offer archana there.
September 30, 2016 04:32 PM
Namaste Guruji,can i light lamp with lemon at home during this nine days navarathri
September 30, 2016 05:46 PM
Generally this is not done at home. Best thing would be to light normal lamp with ghee during navaratri.
October 01, 2016 05:57 PM
Sir, is it true that by chanting lalita sahastranama everyday appearence of person becomes more confident
October 01, 2016 06:00 PM
It depends upon the depth of your devotion while reciting LS.
October 07, 2016 04:50 PM
I read all questions and ur valuable replies. Thank you so much ji
October 17, 2016 12:45 AM
sir can girls recite Devi kavach?As few lines in Devi kavacha indicates as if a male is praying to devi like protecting semen,asking for wife.Thank u in advance.
December 16, 2016 10:34 AM
Yes, bhakti alone is importnat. When bhakti is at its peak, we can feel tears rolling down our cheeks.
May 23, 2017 04:19 PM
Devi mahatmayam or lalitha sahasranam. Which is more powerful. I wud like to start reciting any of these along with vishnu sahasranamam
May 23, 2017 05:37 PM
There is nothing called powerful in mantras or verses or hymns. Between the two, Devi Mahatmyam is in the form of a story and more of narration in nature. But Lalita Sahasranama is rendered by Vac Devis, Her personal attendants. Entire 1000 names express Her Grandeur and acitivities. It is better to go with Lalita Sahasranama to know Her and to become one with HER.
This is what I have written in my book "Understanding and worshiping Sri Chakra". By reading this, you can understand Her importance of understanding Her.
"She now asks all of us to come near Her and She makes us to sit on Her lap again. By sitting on Her lap, we are able to have close darśan of Śiva. He smiles at us and then He looks at Parāśakti. Now She begins to move slowly towards Śiva and ultimately She merges with Him. Now we understand what is really meant by Śiva-śakty-aikya-rūpiṇī (LS 999). We are now inside Śiva and we are liberated, not to be born again!"
October 19, 2017 08:19 PM
Pranamams Raviji, I have initiation of Bala and siddha lakshmi Ganapati. 1. How to recite Bala Lalita sahasranamam with Bala mantra? I mean the order? If reciting together - how many times? 2. Same question with Trisati and khadgamala - if we can recite it along with Bala 3. I would like to read Devi Mahatmyam. Is it advisable to read without initiation? If so, How to recite with Bala. I think definitely, there must be difference with ones initiated into Bala and the others - not initiated when reciting the above stotras. OR Should I concentrate on japam of ganapati Before Bala? Thank you in advance - for your time... Pl. answer my questions ..in detail.. Just would like to know how to recite LSnamam, Trisati, khadgamala and Devi Mahatmyam when combined with Bala?
October 19, 2017 08:49 PM
Generally, japa should be done at the end of all recitations. One is not supposed to recite either Khadgamala or Trishati, without initiation into Panchadashi mantra. For Devi Mahatmyam, you need initiation into Chandi Navakshari. It is better to concentrate on Bala mantra rather than going into hymns and verses. However, what your Guru says is final.
October 19, 2017 08:29 PM
In continuation to my earlier post, my only reason for reciting devi mahatmyam - is to know more about Lalita parabhattarika. Not to lower the dignity of my initiations? Pl. advise.
October 19, 2017 08:54 PM
It is always better to do more mantra japa and practice more meditation, to effectively move forward in spiritual path.
March 20, 2018 10:04 AM
SHE is perpetually present within us. Therefore, there is no restriction whatsoever, to chant Lalita Sahasranama, which explains Her Grandeur. You can chant this anytime, that is convenient to you, when you are able to establish total bhkati for Her.
October 06, 2018 07:15 AM
Namaste guruji...ill be fasting for 9 days in navarathri and performing pooja to Devine mother....is it good to chant lalitha shasranama in navarathri 9 days.....
October 06, 2018 10:45 AM
In fact, it is very good to chant Lalita Sahasranama during Navaratri.
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