The Lalitha Tripurasundari Ashtothram is a sacred chant in the Telugu language that invokes the divine qualities and attributes of Goddess Lalitha Tripurasundari, the supreme goddess of the Sri Vidya tradition. This Ashtothram consists of 108 names extolling the goddess's power, beauty, and compassion. Reciting this Ashtothram is believed to bring blessings, fulfill desires, and lead to spiritual liberation.
Reciting the Lalitha Tripurasundari Ashtothram has numerous benefits, including:
Name | Meaning |
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1. Om Lalitha | The radiant and playful one |
2. Om Tripura | She who resides in the three worlds |
3. Om Sundari | The most beautiful |
4. Om Bhavani | She who came into existence from the forehead of Lord Shiva |
... | ... |
108. Om Kamakshi | The goddess with eyes that fulfill desires |
Story 1:
Once there was a devotee who was very fond of reciting the Lalitha Tripurasundari Ashtothram. However, he was quite forgetful and often stumbled over the names. One day, as he was reciting the Ashtothram, he accidentally said "Om Lalitheema" instead of "Om Lalitha." To his surprise, his wife, who was listening, burst out laughing. Embarrassed, the devotee asked his wife why she was laughing. She replied, "You called the goddess 'Lalitha with the thali' instead of just 'Lalitha.'" Realizing his mistake, the devotee chuckled and continued his recitation with a newfound sense of humor.
Lesson: Even in the midst of our spiritual practices, it's important to laugh and not take ourselves too seriously.
Story 2:
Another devotee was very serious about his recitation of the Lalitha Tripurasundari Ashtothram. He believed that if he recited it perfectly, the goddess would immediately appear before him. After weeks of dedicated chanting, the devotee began to feel impatient. One day, as he was reciting the Ashtothram, his cat jumped onto his lap and interrupted him. Frustrated, the devotee pushed the cat away, only to have the cat jump back on his lap again. This happened several times, until the devotee finally realized that
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