Lakshmi Mantras lyrics in Sanskrit & English, with meaning
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Mahalakshmi mantra#
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ॥
oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ ||
ॐ, "श्रीं" बीज वाली महालक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।
Om, salutations to Mahalakshmi, whose seed sound is Shrim.
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Kamale kamalalaye#
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद ।
श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ॥oṃ śrīṃ hrīṃ śrīṃ kamale kamalālaye prasīda prasīda |
śrīṃ hrīṃ śrīṃ oṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ ||ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं — हे कमला, कमल में निवास करने वाली, प्रसन्न हों, प्रसन्न हों; श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं ॐ महालक्ष्मी को नमस्कार।
Om Shrim Hrim Shrim — O lotus-born one who dwells in the lotus, be pleased, be pleased; Shrim Hrim Shrim Om — salutations to Mahalakshmi.
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Lakshmi Gayatri#
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै च धीमहि ।
तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात् ॥oṃ mahālakṣmyai ca vidmahe viṣṇupatnyai ca dhīmahi |
tanno lakṣmīḥ pracodayāt ||हम महालक्ष्मी को जानते हैं, विष्णुपत्नी का ध्यान करते हैं; वे लक्ष्मी हमें प्रेरित करें।
We know Mahalakshmi; we meditate on the consort of Vishnu; may Lakshmi inspire us.
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Shri Suktam — verse 1#
हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम् ।
चन्द्रां हिरण्मयीं लक्ष्मीं जातवेदो म आवह ॥hiraṇyavarṇāṃ hariṇīṃ suvarṇarajatasrajām |
candrāṃ hiraṇmayīṃ lakṣmīṃ jātavedo ma āvaha ||हे जातवेद अग्नि, मेरे लिए उन लक्ष्मी को बुलाइए — जो स्वर्ण वर्ण वाली, हरिणी के समान सुन्दर, सोने-चाँदी की मालाएँ पहनने वाली, चन्द्रमा के समान आभा वाली और स्वर्णमयी हैं।
O Agni (Jatavedas), bring to me Lakshmi — golden-hued, graceful as a doe, wearing garlands of gold and silver, radiant as the moon, made of gold.
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Mahalakshmi Ashtakam — verse 1#
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥namaste'stu mahāmāye śrīpīṭhe surapūjite |
śaṅkhacakragadāhaste mahālakṣmi namo'stu te ||हे महामाया, श्रीपीठ पर विराजमान, देवताओं द्वारा पूजित, हाथों में शंख, चक्र और गदा धारण करने वाली महालक्ष्मी, आपको नमस्कार है।
Salutations to you, O great Maya, seated on the throne of Shri, worshipped by the gods, holding the conch, discus and mace — O Mahalakshmi, salutations to you.
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Ya Devi — in the form of Lakshmi (Durga Saptashati 5)#
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु लक्ष्मीरूपेण संस्थिता ।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥yā devī sarvabhūteṣu lakṣmīrūpeṇa saṃsthitā |
namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ ||जो देवी सब प्राणियों में लक्ष्मी रूप से स्थित हैं, उन्हें बार-बार नमस्कार।
To the Devi who dwells in all beings in the form of prosperity — salutations to her, again and again.
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Karagre vasate lakshmih#
कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः करमध्ये सरस्वती ।
करमूले तु गोविन्दः प्रभाते करदर्शनम् ॥karāgre vasate lakṣmīḥ karamadhye sarasvatī |
karamūle tu govindaḥ prabhāte karadarśanam ||हाथ के अग्रभाग में लक्ष्मी, मध्य में सरस्वती और मूल में गोविन्द निवास करते हैं; इसलिए प्रातःकाल अपनी हथेलियों का दर्शन करें।
At the tips of the fingers dwells Lakshmi, in the middle of the palm Saraswati, at the base Govinda; so look at your palms on waking.
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What Lakshmi Mantras means
Lakshmi's mantras ask for prosperity in its full sense — wealth, health, harmony and grace. "Om Shrim Mahalakshmyai Namah" uses "shrim", her seed sound, the sound of auspiciousness; the longer "Kamale kamalalaye" mantra calls her as the lotus-dweller and adds the seed "hrim".
The first verse of the Rigvedic Shri Suktam asks Agni to bring the golden Lakshmi into the home; "Namastestu Mahamaye" from the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam praises her holding Vishnu's conch, discus and mace; and "Karagre vasate" is the first prayer of the day, said looking at one's palms on waking.
How to chant Lakshmi Mantras
- WhenFridays, Diwali night, Sharad Purnima, Akshaya Tritiya and every morning
- Count108 times on a mala for one mantra, or recite each verse once
- MalaLotus seed (kamalgatta) or crystal
- FacingEast or north
- Choose one. Pick the one mantra that speaks to you and chant it regularly; the others can be recited once each as a prayer.
- Prepare. Wash, sit on a clean mat with the spine straight, and light a lamp before the deity if you can.
- Chant with attention. Pronounce each syllable clearly, aloud, softly or in the mind; attention matters more than speed.
- Keep count. Move one bead per repetition without crossing the head bead; turn the mala to continue.
- Close. Sit quietly for a moment and offer the japa to the deity.
Simple name mantras and shlokas are chanted freely. Seed (beej) mantras are traditionally taken from a guru before long japa; follow your family or teacher.
Where Lakshmi Mantras comes from
The Shri Suktam is a khila (appendix) hymn of the Rigveda, among the oldest prayers to Lakshmi. The Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is traditionally attributed to Indra in the Padma Purana. The Lakshmi Gayatri is part of the Shri Suktam tradition, and "Karagre vasate" is a traditional morning shloka.
About Lakshmi Mantras
Seven mantras of Mahalakshmi for prosperity and grace — Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah, the Lakshmi Gayatri, the first verse of the Shri Suktam, Namastestu Mahamaye and more — with meaning. It comes from the Rigveda (Shri Suktam), Puranas and tradition, Vedic, Puranic and traditional. The text is in Sanskrit.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Lakshmi Mantras?
Lakshmi Mantras comes from the Rigveda (Shri Suktam), Puranas and tradition (Vedic, Puranic and traditional).
Where can I read Lakshmi Mantras lyrics in English?
This page has the full Lakshmi Mantras in Sanskrit (Devanagari) with the English transliteration under every verse, and the meaning of each verse in Hindi and English. Use the Chant and Meaning buttons above the verses to show only what you need.
लक्ष्मी मन्त्र का अर्थ क्या है?
इस पेज पर लक्ष्मी मन्त्र के हर पद के नीचे उसका सरल हिंदी अर्थ और अंग्रेज़ी अर्थ दिया गया है।
How many verses are there in Lakshmi Mantras?
Lakshmi Mantras has 7 verses as given on this page.
In which language is Lakshmi Mantras?
Lakshmi Mantras is in Sanskrit. This page gives the original text in Devanagari with Roman transliteration and meaning in Hindi and English.
How long does it take to recite Lakshmi Mantras?
A full recitation takes about 6 min.
To whom is Lakshmi Mantras dedicated?
Lakshmi Mantras is dedicated to Lakshmi. Seven mantras of Mahalakshmi for prosperity and grace — Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah, the Lakshmi Gayatri, the first verse of the Shri Suktam, Namastestu Mahamaye and more — with meaning.
Which Lakshmi mantra is best for daily chanting?
"Om Shrim Mahalakshmyai Namah" — simple, and chanted by devotees everywhere, especially on Fridays.
What is the Lakshmi beej mantra?
"Shrim" (श्रीं) — her seed sound, used in "Om Shrim Mahalakshmyai Namah".
When is the best time to chant Lakshmi mantras?
Fridays, Diwali night, Sharad Purnima and Akshaya Tritiya, and in the morning after a bath.
Is Lakshmi only for money?
No — Lakshmi is Shri, the grace that makes life auspicious: health, harmony, beauty and generosity as well as wealth.
