Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Sri Hari Vishnu,
and is known to be the deity of wealth. The goddess grants her believers
wealth, prosperity and fortune but never promotes materialism. The
powerful goddess is one of the most popular household goddess and is
prayed to widely across the country and beyond. Reciting the mantras
dedicated to the goddess is a unique way of praying to mother Maha
Lakshmi. Find out the Sanskrit mantras with their meanings here.
"Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah"
This simple mantra is often chanted by people in their day to day
course of work. The chant simply means salutations to O great goddess
Maha Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune and wealth.
"Sarvagyay Sarvavarday Sarvadushtbhaydkree
Sarvadukhaharay Devi Mahalakshmi Namostutay"
O divine Goddess Ma Lakshmi, nothing is hidden from you. You grant all
favors to your children removing all miseries from their lives and on
the other hand are fearsome for the evil. Accept my salutations O
auspicious goddess.
"Padnaasanstithay Devi Parbrahmaswaroopeene
Parmashree Jaganmatra Mahalakshmi Namostutay"
O mother Lakshmi you are like supreme Brahman and reside in the hearts
of all your devotees. O Devi you are the mother of the entire Universe
and to you I offer all my respects and salutations.
"Sthulsukshmay Maharodray Mahashakti Mahodray
Mahapapharay Devi Mahalakshmi Namostutay"
You know it all O mother goddess, nothing is hidden from you. O mother
you are the one who removes all the sins and grant boons. O propitious
goddess I bow to you, accept my salutations.