In the , the singer chants the following 7 lines rapidly. These 7 lines constitute one "cycle." To reach 1008 praises, this cycle is sung 144 times (7 x 144 = 1008). Below are the exact English lyrics for one cycle.

Yes, with minor variations. Different villages replace "Lion" with "Chariot" or "Sword" with "Trident." The version above reflects the standard 2021 digital remaster most common on Spotify and Apple Music.

: In Tamil, "Pottri" is the equivalent of the Sanskrit "Namaha," signifying total surrender and praise to the divine.

: Amman (also known as Mariamman) is the South Indian Goddess of Rain and is closely associated with Shakti, Parvati, and Durga.

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