Om Namah Kamalvasinya | Mahalakshmi Stotra, meaning, benefits and method of recitation

Mahalakshmi Stotra

 kriṣṇaapriyaayai saaraayai padmaayai ch namo namah ॥1॥
 
 padmapatrekṣaṇaayai ch padmaasyaayai namo namah ।
 padmaasanaayai padminyai vaiṣṇaavyai ch namo namah ॥2॥
 
 sarvasampatsvaroopaayai sarvadaatryai namo namah ।
 sukhadaayai mokṣadaayai siddhidaayai namo namah ॥3॥
 
 haribhaktipradaatryai ch harṣadaatryai namo namah ।
 kriṣṇaavakṣahsthitaayai ch kriṣṇaeshaayai namo namah ॥4॥
 
 kriṣṇaashobhaasvaroopaayai ratnapadme ch shobhane ।
 sampattyadhiṣṭhaatridevyai mahaadevyai namo namah ॥5॥
 
Shasyaadhiṣṭhaatridevyai ch shasyaayai ch namo namah ।
namo buddhisvaroopaayai buddhidaayai namo namah ॥6॥
 
Vaikuṇaṭhe yaa mahaalakṣmeerlakṣmeeah kṣeerodasaagare ।
 svargalakṣmeerindragehe raajalakṣmeernripaalaye ॥7॥
 
Grihalakṣmeeshch grihiṇaan gehe ch grihadevataa ।
 surabhee saa gavaan maataa dakṣiṇaa yagyakaaminee ॥8॥
 
Aditirdevamaataa tvn kamalaa kamalaalaye ।
 svaahaa tvn ch havirdaane kavyadaane svadhaa smritaa ॥9॥
 
Tvn hi viṣṇausvaroopaa ch sarvaadhaaraa vasundharaa ।
 shuddhasattvasvaroopaa tvn naaraayaṇaaparaayaṇaa ॥10॥
 
Krodhahinsaavarjitaa ch varadaa ch shubhaananaa ।
 paramaarthapradaa tvn ch haridaasyapradaa paraa ॥11॥
 
Yayaa vinaa jagat sarvn bhasmeebhootamasaarakam ।
 jeevanmritn ch vishvn ch shavatulyn yayaa vinaa ॥12॥
 
Sarveṣaan ch paraa tvn hi sarvabaandhavaroopiṇaee ।
 yayaa vinaa n sambhaaṣyo baandhavairbaandhavah sadaa ॥13॥
 
Tvayaa heeno bandhuheenastvayaa yuktah sabaandhavah ।
 dharmaarthakaamamokṣaaṇaan tvn ch kaaraṇaaroopiṇaee ॥14॥
 
Yathaa maataa stanandhaanaan shishoonaan shaishave sadaa ।
 tathaa tvn sarvadaa maataa sarveṣaan sarvaroopatah ॥15॥
 
Maatriheenah stanatyaktah s chejjeevati daivatah ।
 tvayaa heeno janah kospi n jeevatyev nishchitam ॥16॥
 
Suprasannasvaroopaa tvn maan prasannaa bhavaambike ।
 vairigrastn ch viṣayn dehi mahyn sanaatani ॥17॥
 
 vayn yaavat tvayaa heenaa bandhuheenaashch bhikṣukaah ।
 sarvasampadviheenaashch taavadev haripriye ॥18॥
 
 raajyn dehi shriyn dehi baln dehi sureshvari ।
 keertin dehi dhann dehi yasho mahyn ch dehi vai ॥19॥
 
 kaamn dehi matin dehi bhogaan dehi haripriye ।
 gyaann dehi ch dharmn ch sarvasaubhaagyameepsitam ॥20॥
 
 prabhaavn ch prataapn ch sarvaadhikaaramev ch ।
 jayn paraakramn yuddhe paramaishvaryamev ch ॥21॥

Fala-shrutiah( फलश्रुति ):
 idn stotrn mahaapuṇayn trisndhyn yah paṭhennarah ।
 kuberatulyah s bhaved raajaraajeshvaro mahaan ॥
 
 siddhastotrn yadi paṭhet sospi kalpatarurnarah ।
 pnchalakṣajapenaiv stotrasiddhirbhavennriṇaam ॥
 
 siddhistotrn yadi paṭhenmaasamekn ch snyatah ।
 mahaasukhee ch raajendro bhaviṣyati n snshayah ॥
 
 ॥ iti shreebrahmavaivartamahaapuraaṇae indrakritn lakṣmeestotrn sampoorṇaam ॥

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What is Mahalakshmi Stotra?

Mahalakshmi Stotra is a stotra praising the glory of Goddess Lakshmi. "Om Namah Kamalvasinyai Narayanyai Namo Namah" is its most popular line, which salutes the divine form of Mata Lakshmi.

Mata Lakshmi is not only the goddess of wealth, but She is considered to be the presiding deity of—

• Prosperity
• Good fortune
• Food
• Oichness
• Contentment
• Compassion
• Mars
• Spiritual prosperity

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Meaning of the Mantra

Each word of this mantra has deep spiritual significance. It is—

• Om (Om) – the divine sound of the Supreme Brahma.
• Namah – respectful obeisances.
• Kamalvasinya – to Goddess Lakshmi who resides in the lotus.
• Narayanya – the divine power and consort of Lord Narayana.
• Namo Namah – repeated obeisances. And complete surrender.

Simple meaning

"O Mata Mahalakshmi, the divine power of Lord Narayana seated on the lotus! I bow to you again and again with reverence. Please shower your blessings on me."

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Importance of Mata Mahalakshmi

In Sanatan Dharma, Mata Lakshmi is considered to be the better half of Lord Vishnu. While Lord Vishnu is the symbol of religion and observance, Mata Lakshmi is the presiding deity of prosperity, good fortune and auspiciousness.

Major forms of Mata Lakshmi –

• Adi Lakshmi
• Dhan Lakshmi
• Dhanya Lakshmi
• Gaj Lakshmi
• Santan Lakshmi
• Vijay Lakshmi
• Vidya Lakshmi
• Patience Lakshmi

These eight forms are called Ashtalakshmi.

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Spiritual significance of lotus

Mother Lakshmi is always shown sitting on a lotus. The lotus signifies—

• Purity
• Spotlessness
• Spiritual growth
• Remaining free from attachment while living in the world
• Auspiciousness and beauty

The lotus teaches us to maintain the purity of our virtues and character even amidst adverse circumstances.

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Significance of the Mahalakshmi Stotram

This hymn is not merely for acquiring wealth. It inspires us to—

• Earn wealth through righteous means (Dharma).
• Engage in charity and service.
• Practice contentment.
• Maintain love within the family.
• Remain grateful to the Divine.
• Make proper use of wealth.

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Spiritual Benefits of the Mahalakshmi Stotram

According to religious beliefs, reciting it with faith and regularity can yield the following spiritual benefits—

1. Mental Peace

Contemplating Mother Lakshmi helps keep the mind calm and positive.

2. Positive Energy

Chanting the mantra inspires hope, enthusiasm, and self-confidence in life.

3. Sense of Good Fortune

In religious tradition, it is regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness and well-being.

4. Family Happiness

It inspires the maintenance of love, peace, and harmony within the home.

5. Spiritual Advancement

It fosters a sense of reverence, devotion, and introspection towards the Divine.

6. Right Perspective on Wealth

This hymn teaches that wealth is meaningful only when used for righteousness, service, and the welfare of others.

Important Note: The benefits mentioned above are based on religious and spiritual beliefs. They should not be considered a guarantee of specific financial, medical, or miraculous outcomes.

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When to recite Mahalaxmi Stotra?

Recitation of this stotra is considered especially auspicious on the following occasions –

• Every morning
• Friday
• Diwali
• Dhanteras
• Sharad Purnima
• Kojagari Purnima
• Varalakshmi Vrat
• Akshay Tritiya
• Lakshmi Worship

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Recitation Method

1. Bath and purity

After taking bath, wear clean and light yellow, pink or white clothes.

2. Prepare the worship place

Light a ghee lamp in front of the idol or picture of Goddess Mahalaxmi.

3. Worship material

• Lotus flower (if available)
• Red or pink flowers
• Sandalwood
• Incense
• Lamp
• Fruits
• Sweets
• Coconut

4. Meditate

Meditate on the form of Goddess Mahalakshmi seated on Kamalasana.

5. Recitation of the Stotra

Recite the Stotra with full devotion, pure pronunciation and concentration.

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Spiritual Message of Mahalakshmi Stotra

Mata Mahalakshmi teaches us that real prosperity is not just wealth. Health, family, knowledge, virtue, contentment and God's grace are also the biggest assets of life.

The person who follows truth, hard work, charity, service and humility has permanent residence of Goddess Lakshmi in his life.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. "Om Namah Kamalvasinyai Narayanyai Namo Namah" is the mantra of which goddess?

It is a sacred mantra in praise of Mata Mahalakshmi.

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2. When should this stotra be recited?

It can be recited every day, but it is considered to have special significance on Friday, Diwali and Dhanteras.

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3. Can women also recite it?

Yes, this stotra is suitable for all devotees.

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4. Does this stotra bring wealth?

According to religious beliefs, this stotra is a medium of the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Hard work, honesty and right financial decisions are also necessary for economic progress in life.

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5. Can this stotra be recited at home?

It makes us understand the importance of religion, humility, contentment and service along with wealth. Devotion and regular recitation develops a feeling of positivity, gratitude and spiritual peace in the mind. The grace of Mata Mahalakshmi paves the way for happiness, prosperity and auspiciousness in life.

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Other Mata Lakshmi Mantras and Stotras

If you liked Mahalakshmi Stotra, you can also read these texts -

• Shri Sukta
• Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
• Kanakadhara Stotra
• Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra
• Om Shri Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasidh Prasidh Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
• Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhyo Namah
• Lakshmi Chalisa
• Ashtalakshmi Stotra
• Shri Kuber Mantra
• Lakshmi-Narayan Puja Vidhi