Shree Suktam

Shri Sukta chanted by Priests of Kashi I Sri Suktam I pic.twitter.com/j1GAy1Hfe2

— Selvaraj Venkatesan (@niftytelevision) December 8, 2024

Harih

 

Om

 

Hirannya-Varnnaam

 

Harinniim

 

Suvarnna-Rajata-Srajaam

।

Candraam

 

Hirannmayiim

 

Lakssmiim

 

Jatavedo

 

Ma

 

Aavaha

॥1॥

हरिः

 

(Harih) - 

Sri Hari [Vishnu]

ॐ

 

(Om) - 

The Symbol of Parabrahman

हिरण्यवर्णां

 

(Hirannya-Varnnaam) - 

Golden Colour

हरिणीं

 

(Harinniim) - 

Golden Image, Female Deer signifying Beauty

सुवर्णरजतस्र​जाम्

 

(Suvarnna-Rajata-Srajaam) - 

Adorned with Gold and Silver Garlands

चन्द्रां

 

(Candraam) - 

Like the Moon

हिरण्मयीं

 

(Hirannmayiim) - 

Golden Colour

लक्ष्मीं

 

(Lakssmiim) - 

Devi Lakshmi

जातवेदो

 

(Jatavedo) - 

Refers to Agni in the form of Sacrificial Fire

म

 

(Ma) - 

To me or For me

आवह

 

(Aavaha) - 

Bringing, what Bears or Conveys, Invoke

Meaning:

1.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is of Golden Complexion, Beautiful and Adorned with Gold and Silver Garlands. (Gold represents Sun or the Fire of Tapas; Silver represents Moon or the Bliss and Beauty of Pure Sattva.)

1.2: Who is like the Moon with a Golden Aura, Who is Lakshmi, the Embodiment of Sri; O Jatavedo, please Invoke for Me that Lakshmi. (Moon represents the Bliss and Beauty of Pure Sattva and the Golden Aura represents the Fire of Tapas.)

Taam

 

Ma

 

Aavaha

 

Jatavedo

 

Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim

।

Yasyaam

 

Hirannyam

 

Vindeyam

 

Gaam-Ashvam

 

Purussaan-Aham

॥2॥

तां

 

(Taam) - 

signifying That Lakshmi

म

 

(Ma) - 

To me or For me

आवह

 

(Aavaha) - 

Bringing, what Bears or Conveys, Invoke

जातवेदो

 

(Jatavedo) - 

Refers to Agni in the form of Sacrificial Fire

लक्ष्मीमनपगामिनीम्

 

(Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim) - 

The Lakshmi Who does not Go Away

यस्यां

 

(Yasyaam) - 

Whose, By Whose

हिरण्यं

 

(Hirannyam) - 

Golden, Made of Gold

विन्देयं

 

(Vindeyam) - 

Will be Obtained

गामश्वं

 

(Gaam-Ashvam) - 

Cattle and Horses

पुरुषानहम्

 

(Purussaan-Aham) - 

I [will obtain] Progeny and Servants

Meaning:

2.1: (Harih Om) O Jatavedo, Invoke for Me that Lakshmi, Who does not Go Away, (Sri is Non-Moving, All-Pervasive and the Underlying Essence of All Beauty. Devi Lakshmi as the Embodiment of Sri is thus Non-Moving in Her essential nature.)

2.2: By Whose Golden Touch, I will Obtain Cattle, Horses, Progeny and Servants. (Golden Touch represents the Fire of Tapas which manifests in us as the Energy of Effort by the Grace of the Devi. Cattle, Horses etc are external manifestations of Sri following the effort.)

Ashva-Puurvaam

 

Ratha-Madhyaam

 

Hastinaada-Prabodhiniim

।

Shriyam

 

Deviim-Upahvaye

 

Shriirmaa

 

Devii

 

Jussataam

॥3॥

अश्वपूर्वां

 

(Ashva-Puurvaam) - 

With Horses Before

रथमध्यां

 

(Ratha-Madhyaam) - 

With Chariot in the Middle

हस्तिनादप्रबोधिनीम्

 

(Hastinaada-Prabodhiniim) - 

Awakened by the Trumpet of Elephants

श्रियं

 

(Shriyam) - 

Embodiment of Sri

देवीमुपह्वये

 

(Deviim-Upahvaye) - 

Invoke the Devi Nearer

श्रीर्मा

 

(Shriirmaa) - 

[The Devi of] Prosperity [become pleased] with me

देवी

 

(Devii) - 

Devi [Lakshmi]

जुषताम्

 

(Jussataam) - 

Be Pleased or Satisfied

Meaning:

3.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is Abiding in the Chariot of Sri ( in the Middle ) which is driven by Horses in Front and Whose Appearance is Heralded by the Trumpet of Elephants, (Chariot represents the Abode of Sri and Horses represents the Energy of Effort. The Trumpet of Elephants represents the Awakening of Wisdom.)

3.2: Invoke the Devi who is the Embodiment of Sri Nearer so that the Devi of Prosperity becomes Pleased with Me. (Prosperity is the external manifestation of Sri and is therefore pleased when Sri is Invoked.)

Ashva-Puurvaam

 

Ratha-Madhyaam

 

Hastinaada-Prabodhiniim

।

Shriyam

 

Deviim-Upahvaye

 

Shriirmaa

 

Devii

 

Jussataam

॥3॥

अश्वपूर्वां

 

(Ashva-Puurvaam) - 

With Horses Before

रथमध्यां

 

(Ratha-Madhyaam) - 

With Chariot in the Middle

हस्तिनादप्रबोधिनीम्

 

(Hastinaada-Prabodhiniim) - 

Awakened by the Trumpet of Elephants

श्रियं

 

(Shriyam) - 

Embodiment of Sri

देवीमुपह्वये

 

(Deviim-Upahvaye) - 

Invoke the Devi Nearer

श्रीर्मा

 

(Shriirmaa) - 

[The Devi of] Prosperity [become pleased] with me

देवी

 

(Devii) - 

Devi [Lakshmi]

जुषताम्

 

(Jussataam) - 

Be Pleased or Satisfied

Meaning:

3.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is Abiding in the Chariot of Sri ( in the Middle ) which is driven by Horses in Front and Whose Appearance is Heralded by the Trumpet of Elephants, (Chariot represents the Abode of Sri and Horses represents the Energy of Effort. The Trumpet of Elephants represents the Awakening of Wisdom.)

3.2: Invoke the Devi who is the Embodiment of Sri Nearer so that the Devi of Prosperity becomes Pleased with Me. (Prosperity is the external manifestation of Sri and is therefore pleased when Sri is Invoked.)

Kaam

 

So-Smitaam

 

Hirannya-Praakaaraam-Aardraam

 

Jvalantiim

 

Trptaam

 

Tarpayantiim

।

Padme

 

Sthitaam

 

Padma-Varnnaam

 

Taam-Iha-Upahvaye

 

Shriyam

॥4॥

कां

 

(Kaam) - 

Who is

सोस्मितां

 

(So-Smitaam) - 

Having a [Beautiful] Smile

हिरण्यप्राकारामार्द्रां

 

(Hirannya-Praakaaraam-Aardraam) - 

Enclosed by a Soft Golden [Glow]

ज्वलन्तीं

 

(Jvalantiim) - 

Glowing

तृप्तां

 

(Trptaam) - 

Satisfied

तर्पयन्तीम्

 

(Tarpayantiim) - 

Which Satisfies

पद्मे

 

(Padme) - 

In the Lotus

स्थितां

 

(Sthitaam) - 

Who Abides

पद्मवर्णां

 

(Padma-Varnnaam) - 

Colour of Lotus

तामिहोपह्वये

 

(Taam-Iha-Upahvaye) - 

Invoke Her Here

श्रियम्

 

(Shriyam) - 

Embodiment of Sri

Meaning:

4.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is Having a Beautiful Smile and Who is Enclosed by a Soft Golden Glow; Who is eternally Satisfied and Satisfies all those to whom She Reveals Herself, (Beautiful Smile represents the Trancendental Beauty of Sri Who is Enclosed by the Golden Glow of the Fire of Tapas.)

4.2: Who Abides in the Lotus and has the Colour of the Lotus; (O Jatavedo) Invoke that Lakshmi Here, Who is the Embodiment of Sri. (Lotus represents the Lotus of Kundalini.)

Candraam

 

Prabhaasam

 

Yashasaa

 

Jvalantiim

 

Shriyam

 

Loke

 

Deva-Jussttaam-Udaaraam

।

Taam

 

Padminiim-Iim

 

Sharannam-Aham

 

Prapadye-Alakssmiir-Me

 

Nashyataam

 

Tvaam

 

Vrnne

॥5॥

चन्द्रां

 

(Candraam) - 

Like the Moon

प्रभासां

 

(Prabhaasam) - 

Splendour [like the Moon]

यशसा

 

(Yashasaa) - 

Glory

ज्वलन्तीं

 

(Jvalantiim) - 

Glowing

श्रियं

 

(Shriyam) - 

Embodiment of Sri

लोके

 

(Loke) - 

In all the Worlds

देवजुष्टामुदाराम्

 

(Deva-Jussttaam-Udaaraam) - 

Who is Worshipped by the Devas a nd Who is Noble

तां

 

(Taam) - 

signifying That Lakshmi

पद्मिनीमीं

 

(Padminiim-Iim) - 

Who Abides in the Lotus

शरणमहं

 

(Sharannam-Aham) - 

I take Refuge

प्रपद्येऽलक्ष्मीर्मे

 

(Prapadye-Alakssmiir-Me) - 

[Take Refuge] At Her Feet to [Destroy] My Ill-Fortune

नश्यतां

 

(Nashyataam) - 

Will be Destroyed

त्वां

 

(Tvaam) - 

You

वृणे

 

(Vrnne) - 

By Your Grace

Meaning:

5.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is the Embodiment of Sri and Whose Glory Shines like the Splendour of the Moon in all the Worlds; Who is Noble and Who is Worshipped by the Devas.

5.2: I take Refuge at Her Feet, Who Abides in the Lotus; By Her Grace, let the Alakshmi (in the form of Evil, Distress and Poverty) within and without be Destroyed. (Lotus represents the Lotus of Kundalini.

Aaditya-Varnne

 

Tapasoa-Adhi-Jaato

 

Vanaspatis-Tava

 

Vrkssah-Atha

 

Bilvah

।

Tasya

 

Phalani

 

Tapasaa-Nudantu

 

Maaya-Antaraayaashca

 

Baahyaa

 

Alakssmiih

॥6॥

आदित्यवर्णे

 

(Aaditya-Varnne) - 

[Golden] Colour of Sun

तपसोऽधिजातो

 

(Tapasoa-Adhi-Jaato) - 

Born from Tapas

वनस्पतिस्तव

 

(Vanaspatis-Tava) - 

Your [Tapas is like a] Huge Tree

वृक्षोऽथ

 

(Vrkssah-Atha) - 

[Your Tapas] Indeed [is like a Sacred Bilva] Tree

बिल्वः

 

(Bilvah) - 

Bilva Tree, Wood-Apple Tree commonly called Bel

तस्य

 

(Tasya) - 

That

फलानि

 

(Phalani) - 

Fruit of [that Tree]

तपसानुदन्तु

 

(Tapasaa-Nudantu) - 

[Fruit of that] Tapas will Drive Away

मायान्तरायाश्च

 

(Maaya-Antaraayaashca) - 

The Ignorance and Delusion Within

बाह्या

 

(Baahyaa) - 

Outer, Exterior

अलक्ष्मीः

 

(Alakssmiih) - 

Evil Fortune, Distress, Poverty, elder sister of Devi Lakshmi

Meaning:

6.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is of the Colour of the Sun and Born of Tapas; the Tapas which is like a Huge Sacred Bilva Tree, (The Golden Colour of the Sun represents the Fire of Tapas.)

6.2: Let the Fruit of That Tree of Tapas Drive Away the Delusion and Ignorance Within and the Alakshmi (in the form of Evil, Distress and Poverty) Outside.

Upaitu

 

Maam

 

Deva-Sakhah

 

Kiirtish-Ca

 

Manninaa

 

Saha

।

Praadurbhuutah-Asmi

 

Raassttre-Asmin

 

Kiirtim-Rddhim

 

Dadaatu

 

To Me

॥7॥

उपैतु

 

(Upaitu) - 

Come Near [me]

मां

 

(Maam) - 

Me

देवसखः

 

(Deva-Sakhah) - 

The Companions of Gods

कीर्तिश्च

 

(Kiirtish-Ca) -

मणिना

 

(Manninaa) - 

Jewels

सह

 

(Saha) - 

With

प्रादुर्भूतोऽस्मि

 

(Praadurbhuutah-Asmi) - 

[Let ] me [be] Reborn

राष्ट्रेऽस्मिन्

 

(Raassttre-Asmin) - 

In the Realm [of Sri]

कीर्तिमृद्धिं

 

(Kiirtim-Rddhim) - 

Glory [Inner Prosperity] and Outer Prosperity

ददातु

 

(Dadaatu) - 

Grant

मे

 

(To Me) - 

To Me

Meaning:

7.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) By Whose Presence will Come Near me the Companions of the Devas along with Glory (Inner Prosperity) and various Jewels (Outer Prosperity),

7.2: And I will be Reborn in the Realm of Sri (signifying Inner Transformation towards Purity) which will Grant me Inner Glory and Outer Prosperity.

Kssut-Pipaasaa-Malaam

 

Jyesstthaam-Alakssmiim

 

Naashayaamy-Aham

।

Abhuutim-Asamrddhim

 

Ca

 

Sarvaam

 

Nirnnuda

 

Me

 

Grhaat

॥8॥

क्षुत्पिपासामलां

 

(Kssut-Pipaasaa-Malaam) - 

Hunger, Thirst and Impurity

ज्येष्ठामलक्ष्मीं

 

(Jyesstthaam-Alakssmiim) -

नाशयाम्यहम्

 

(Naashayaamy-Aham) - 

Destroy My

अभूतिमसमृद्धिं

 

(Abhuutim-Asamrddhim) - 

Wretchedness and Ill-Fortune

च

 

(Ca) - 

And, Also, sometimes only fills a gap

सर्वां

 

(Sarvaam) - 

All

निर्णुद

 

(Nirnnuda) - 

Push Away, Drive Away

मे

 

(Me) - 

My

गृहात्

 

(Grhaat) - 

From my House

Meaning:

8.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Whose Presence will Destroy Hunger, Thirst and Impurity associated with Her Elder Sister Alakshmi,

8.2: And Drive Away the Wretchedness and Ill-Fortune from My House.

Gandha-Dvaaraam

 

Duraadharssam

 

Nitya-Pussttaam

 

Kariissinniim

।

Iishvariing

 

Sarva-Bhuutaanaam

 

Taam-Iha-Upahvaye

 

Shriyam

॥9॥

गन्धद्वारां

 

(Gandha-Dvaaraam) - 

Source of all Fragrances

दुराधर्षां

 

(Duraadharssam) - 

Difficult to Approach

नित्यपुष्टां

 

(Nitya-Pussttaam) - 

Always Filled with Abundance

करीषिणीम्

 

(Kariissinniim) - 

A Region Abounding in Dung signifying that She leaves a Residue of Abundance

ईश्वरीं

 

(Iishvariing) - 

Ruling Power

सर्वभूतानां

 

(Sarva-Bhuutaanaam) - 

In All Beings

तामिहोपह्वये

 

(Taam-Iha-Upahvaye) - 

Invoke Her Here

श्रियम्

 

(Shriyam) - 

Embodiment of Sri

Meaning:

9.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is the Source of All Fragrances, Who is Difficult to Approach, Who is Always Filled with Abundance and leaves a Residue of Abundance wherever She Reveals Herself.

9.2: Who is the Ruling Power in All Beings; (O Jatavedo) Please Invoke Her Here, Who is the Embodiment of Sri.

Manasah

 

Kaamam-Aakuutim

 

Vaacah

 

Satyam-Ashiimahi

।

Pashuunaam

 

Rupam-Annasya

 

Mayi

 

Shriih

 

Shrayataam

 

Yashah

॥10॥

मनसः

 

(Manasah) - 

Mind, Heart

काममाकूतिं

 

(Kaamam-Aakuutim) - 

[My Heart] Truly Yearns [for Her]

वाचः

 

(Vaacah) - 

Word, Speech

सत्यमशीमहि

 

(Satyam-Ashiimahi) - 

[My Words] Truly Tries to Reach [Her]

पशूनां

 

(Pashuunaam) - 

Cattle

रूपमन्नस्य

 

(Rupam-Annasya) - 

Beauty and Food

मयि

 

(Mayi) - 

In Me

श्रीः

 

(Shriih) - 

Prosperity, Welfare, Good Fortune, Auspiciousness

श्रयतां

 

(Shrayataam) - 

Take Refuge signifying To Abide

यशः

 

(Yashah) - 

Honour, Glory, Fame, Renown

Meaning:

10.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) For Whom my Heart Truly Yearns and to Whom my Speech Truly tries to Reach,

10.2: By Whose Presence will come Cattle, Beauty and Food in my Life as (External) Prosperity and Who will Reside (i.e. Reveal) in me as (Inner) Glory of Sri.

Kardamena

 

Prajaa-Bhuutaa

 

Mayi

 

Sambhava

 

Kardama

।

Shriyam

 

Vaasaya

 

Me

 

Kule

 

Maataram

 

Padma-Maaliniim

॥11॥

कर्दमेन

 

(Kardamena) - 

By Earth [represented by Mud]

प्रजाभूता

 

(Prajaa-Bhuutaa) -

मयि

 

(Mayi) - 

In Me

सम्भव

 

(Sambhava) - 

Being or Coming Together, Meeting, Union, Cohabit

कर्दम

 

(Kardama) - 

Sage Kardama, Son of Devi Lakshmi

श्रियं

 

(Shriyam) - 

Embodiment of Sri

वासय

 

(Vaasaya) - 

Dwell, Live

मे

 

(Me) - 

My

कुले

 

(Kule) - 

In my Family

मातरं

 

(Maataram) - 

Mother

पद्ममालिनीम्

 

(Padma-Maaliniim) - 

Encircled by Lotus

Meaning:

11.1: (Harih Om. O Kardama, Invoke for me your Mother) As Kardama ( referring to Earth represented by Mud ) acts as the substratum for the Existence of Mankind, Similarly O Kardama (now referring to sage Kardama, the son of Devi Lakshmi) you Stay with me,

11.2: And be the cause to bring your Mother to Dwell in My Family; Your Mother who is the Embodiment of Sri and Encircled by Lotuses.

Aapah

 

Srjantu

 

Snigdhaani

 

Cikliita

 

Vasa

 

Me

 

Grhe

।

Ni

 

Ca

 

Deviim

 

Maataram

 

Shriyam

 

Vaasaya

 

Me

 

Kule

॥12॥

आपः

 

(Aapah) - 

Water

सृजन्तु

 

(Srjantu) - 

Creates

स्निग्धानि

 

(Snigdhaani) - 

Loveliness

चिक्लीत

 

(Cikliita) - 

Moisture, also a Son of Devi Lakshmi

वस

 

(Vasa) - 

Dwelling, Residence

मे

 

(Me) - 

My

गृहे

 

(Grhe) - 

In [my] House

नि

 

(Ni) - 

In, Into, Within

च

 

(Ca) - 

And, Also, sometimes only fills a gap

देवीं

 

(Deviim) - 

Devi Lakshmi

मातरं

 

(Maataram) - 

Mother

श्रियं

 

(Shriyam) - 

Embodiment of Sri

वासय

 

(Vaasaya) - 

Dwell, Live

मे

 

(Me) - 

My

कुले

 

(Kule) - 

In my Family

Meaning:

12.1: (Harih Om. O Chiklita, Invoke for me your Mother) As Chiklita ( referring to Moisture represented by Water ) Creates Loveliness in all things by its presence, similarly O Chiklita (now referring to Chiklita, the son of Devi Lakshmi) you Stay with me,

12.2: And by your presence bring your Mother, the Devi who is the Embodiment of Sri (and essence of all Loveliness) to Dwell in my Family.

Aardraam

 

Pusskarinniim

 

Pussttim

 

Pinggalaam

 

Padma-Maaliniim

।

Candraam

 

Hirannmayiim

 

Lakssmiim

 

Jatavedo

 

Ma

 

Aavaha

॥13॥

आर्द्रां

 

(Aardraam) - 

Wet, Moist, Damp

पुष्करिणीं

 

(Pusskarinniim) - 

A Lotus Pond, Any Pond or Pool

पुष्टिं

 

(Pussttim) - 

Well-Nourished Condition

पिङ्गलां

 

(Pinggalaam) - 

Yellow

पद्ममालिनीम्

 

(Padma-Maaliniim) - 

Encircled by Lotus

चन्द्रां

 

(Candraam) - 

Like the Moon

हिरण्मयीं

 

(Hirannmayiim) - 

Golden

लक्ष्मीं

 

(Lakssmiim) - 

Devi Lakshmi

जातवेदो

 

(Jatavedo) - 

Refers to Agni in the form of Sacrificial Fire

म

 

(Ma) - 

To me or For me

आवह

 

(Aavaha) - 

Bringing, what Bears or Conveys, Invoke

Meaning:

13.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is like the Moisture of a Lotus Pond which Nourishes a Soul (with Her Soothing Loveliness); and Who is Encircled by Light Yellow Lotuses,

13.2: Who is like a Moon with a Golden Aura; O Jatavedo, please Invoke that Lakshmi for me. (Devi Lakshmi in the form of a Moon represents the Transcendental Bliss and Beauty of Sri. This Soothing Loveliness is compared with the Moisture of a Lotus Pond which Nourishes a Soul. )

Aardraam

 

Yah

 

Karinniim

 

Yassttim

 

Suvarnnam

 

Hema-Maaliniim

।

Suuryaam

 

Hirannmayiim

 

Lakssmiim

 

Jatavedo

 

Ma

 

Aavaha

॥14॥

आर्द्रां

 

(Aardraam) - 

Wet, Moist, Damp

यः

 

(Yah) - 

Which

करिणीं

 

(Karinniim) - 

For Doing, Performing

यष्टिं

 

(Yassttim) - 

Any Support, Staff, Stick

सुवर्णां

 

(Suvarnnam) - 

Golden

हेममालिनीम्

 

(Hema-Maaliniim) - 

Surrounded by Golden Glow

सूर्यां

 

(Suuryaam) - 

Like the Sun

हिरण्मयीं

 

(Hirannmayiim) - 

Golden

लक्ष्मीं

 

(Lakssmiim) - 

Devi Lakshmi

जातवेदो

 

(Jatavedo) - 

Refers to Agni in the form of Sacrificial Fire

म

 

(Ma) - 

To me or For me

आवह

 

(Aavaha) - 

Bringing, what Bears or Conveys, Invoke

Meaning:

14.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is like the Moisture (figuratively representing Energy) which Supports the Performance of Activities; and Who is Encircled by Gold (Glow of the Fire of Tapas),

14.2: Who is like a Sun with a Golden Aura; O Jatavedo, please Invoke that Lakshmi for me. (Devi Lakshmi in the form of a Sun represents the Fire of Tapas. This Fire is compared with the moisture within activities, the moisture figuratively signifying energy. The Fire of Tapas manifests as the Energy of Activities.)

Taam

 

Ma

 

Aavaha

 

Jatavedo

 

Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim

।

Yasyaam

 

Hirannyam

 

Prabhuutam

 

Gaavo

 

Daasyah-Ashvaan

 

Vindeyam

 

Puurussaan-Aham

॥15॥

तां

 

(Taam) - 

signifying That Lakshmi

म

 

(Ma) - 

To me or For me

आवह

 

(Aavaha) - 

Bringing, what Bears or Conveys, Invoke

जातवेदो

 

(Jatavedo) - 

Refers to Agni in the form of Sacrificial Fire

लक्ष्मीमनपगामिनीम्

 

(Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim) - 

The Lakshmi Who does not Go Away

यस्यां

 

(Yasyaam) - 

Whose, By Whose

हिरण्यं

 

(Hirannyam) - 

Golden, Made of Gold

प्रभूतं

 

(Prabhuutam) - 

Abundant

गावो

 

(Gaavo) - 

Cattle

दास्योऽश्वान्

 

(Daasyah-Ashvaan) - 

Cattle and Horses

विन्देयं

 

(Vindeyam) - 

Will be Obtained

पुरुषानहम्

 

(Puurussaan-Aham) - 

I [will obtain] Progeny and Servants

Meaning:

15.1: (Harih Om). O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi, Who does not Go Away, (Sri is Non-Moving, All-Pervasive and the Underlying Essence of All Beauty. Devi Lakshmi as the Embodiment of Sri is thus Non-Moving in Her essential nature.)

15.2: By Whose Golden Touch I will obtain (i.e. Sri will be manifested as) Abundant Cattle, Servants, Horses and Progeny. (Golden Touch represents the Fire of Tapas which manifests in us as the Energy of Effort by the grace of the Devi. Cattle, Horses etc are external manifestations of Sri following the effort.)

Yah

 

Shucih

 

Prayato

 

Bhuutvaa

 

Juhu-Yaad-Aajyam-Anvaham

।

Suuktam

 

Pancadasharcam

 

Ca

 

Shriikaamah

 

Satatam

 

Japet

॥16॥

यः

 

(Yah) - 

Which

शुचिः

 

(Shucih) - 

Clean, Pure

प्रयतो

 

(Prayato) - 

With Devotion

भूत्वा

 

(Bhuutvaa) - 

Become like this

जुहुयादाज्यमन्वहम्

 

(Juhu-Yaad-Aajyam-Anvaham) - 

Perform Sacrificial Offering with Butter Day after Day

सूक्तं

 

(Suuktam) - 

Sri Suktam

पञ्चदशर्चं

 

(Pancadasharcam) - 

Fifteen [Verses of Sri Suktam]

च

 

(Ca) - 

And, Also, sometimes only fills a gap

श्रीकामः

 

(Shriikaamah) - 

Longing for Sri

सततं

 

(Satatam) - 

Always, Continual

जपेत्

 

(Japet) - 

Recite

Meaning:

16.1: Those who after Becoming Bodily Clean and Devotionally Disposed perform Sacrificial Offering with Butter Day after Day,

16.2: By Constantly Reciting the Fifteen Verses of Sri Suktam will have their Longing for Sri Fulfilled by the Grace of Devi Lakshmi.

Padma-Aanane

 

Padma

 

Uuruu

 

Padma-Akssii

 

Padma-Sambhave

।

Tvam

 

Maam

 

Bhajasva

 

Padma-Akssii

 

Yena

 

Saukhyam

 

Labhaami-Aham

॥17॥

पद्मानने

 

(Padma-Aanane) - 

Having Lotus Face

पद्म

 

(Padma) - 

Lotus

ऊरू

 

(Uuruu) - 

Thigh

पद्माक्षी

 

(Padma-Akssii) - 

Having Lotus Eyes

पद्मसम्भवे

 

(Padma-Sambhave) - 

Born of Lotus

त्वं

 

(Tvam) - 

You

मां

 

(Maam) - 

Me

भजस्व

 

(Bhajasva) - 

From Devotion

पद्माक्षी

 

(Padma-Akssii) - 

Having Lotus Eyes

येन

 

(Yena) - 

By Which, By Whom

सौख्यं

 

(Saukhyam) - 

Happiness, Welfare

लभाम्यहम्

 

(Labhaami-Aham) - 

I Obtain

Meaning:

17.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Whose Face is of Lotus, Who is supported (indicated by Thigh ) by Lotus, Whose Eyes are of Lotus and Who is Born of Lotus. (Lotus indicates Kundalini. Face indicates the nature of a person, thighs indicate support and eyes indicate the spiritual vision. This verse describes the transcendental nature of Mother Lakshmi. She is born of Yoga, united with Yoga and revealed to a devotee in his spiritual vision.)

17.2: O Mother, You manifest in Me in the Spiritual Vision (indicated by Lotus Eyes ) born of intense Devotion by Which I am filled with (i.e. Obtain ) Divine Bliss.

Ashva-Daayi

 

Go-Daayi

 

Dhana-Daayi

 

Mahaa-Dhane

।

Dhanam

 

To Me

 

Jussataam

 

Devi

 

Sarva-Kaamaamsh-Ca

 

Dehi

 

To Me

॥18॥

अश्वदायि

 

(Ashva-Daayi) - 

Giver of Horses

गोदायि

 

(Go-Daayi) - 

Giver of Cows

धनदायि

 

(Dhana-Daayi) - 

Giver of Wealth

महाधने

 

(Mahaa-Dhane) - 

Great Wealth or Abundance

धनं

 

(Dhanam) - 

Wealth

मे

 

(To Me) - 

To Me

जुषतां

 

(Jussataam) - 

Be Pleased or Satisfied

देवि

 

(Devi) - 

Goddess

सर्वकामांश्च

 

(Sarva-Kaamaamsh-Ca) - 

All Aspirations

देहि

 

(Dehi) - 

Give

मे

 

(To Me) - 

To Me

Meaning:

18.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is the Giver of Horses, Cows and Wealth to all; and Who is the Source of the Great Abundance in this World.

18.2: O Devi, Please be Gracious to grant Wealth (both inner and outer) to Me and Fulfil All my Aspirations.

Putra-Pautra

 

Dhanam

 

Dhaanyam

 

Hasti-Ashva-Aadi-Gave

 

Ratham

।

Prajaanaam

 

Bhavasi

 

Maataa

 

Aayussmantam

 

Karotu

 

Maam

॥19॥

पुत्रपौत्र

 

(Putra-Pautra) - 

Sons and Grandsons

धनं

 

(Dhanam) - 

Wealth

धान्यं

 

(Dhaanyam) - 

Corn, Grain

हस्त्यश्वादिगवे

 

(Hasti-Ashva-Aadi-Gave) - 

Elephants, Horses, Cows etc

रथम्

 

(Ratham) - 

Carriage

प्रजानां

 

(Prajaanaam) - 

Offsprings

भवसि

 

(Bhavasi) - 

Are

माता

 

(Maataa) - 

Mother

आयुष्मन्तं

 

(Aayussmantam) - 

Vigour in Life

करोतु

 

(Karotu) - 

Do

माम्

 

(Maam) - 

Me

Meaning:

19.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, bestow us with Children and Grandchildren to continue our lineage; and Wealth, Grains, Elephants, Horses, Cows and Carriages for our daily use.

19.2: We Are Your Children, O Mother; Please make our lives Long and full of Vigour.

Dhanam-Agnir-Dhanam

 

Vaayur-Dhanam

 

Suuryo

 

Dhanam

 

Vasuh

।

Dhanam-Indro

 

Brhaspatir-Varunnam

 

Dhanam-Ashnute

॥20॥

धनमग्निर्धनं

 

(Dhanam-Agnir-Dhanam) - 

You are the Power behind the God of Fire

वायुर्धनं

 

(Vaayur-Dhanam) - 

You are the Power behind the God of Wind

सूर्यो

 

(Suuryo) - 

[You are the Power behind the] God of Sun

धनं

 

(Dhanam) - 

Wealth

वसुः

 

(Vasuh) - 

[You are the Power behind the] Celestial Beings

धनमिन्द्रो

 

(Dhanam-Indro) - 

You are the Power behind Indra

बृहस्पतिर्वरुणं

 

(Brhaspatir-Varunnam) - 

You are the Power behind Brihaspati and Varuna, the God of Water

धनमश्नुते

 

(Dhanam-Ashnute) - 

You are the All-Pervading Essence behind everything

Meaning:

20.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, You (indicated by Dhanam) are the Power behind Agni (the God of Fire), You are the Power behind Vayu (the God of Wind), You are the Power behind Surya (the God of Sun), You are the Power behind the Vasus (celestial beings).

20.2: You are the Power behind Indra, Vrhaspati and Varuna (the God of Water); You are the All-Pervading Essence behind Everything.

Vainateya

 

Somam

 

Piba

 

Somam

 

Pibatu

 

Vrtrahaa

।

Somam

 

Dhanasya

 

Somino

 

Mahyam

 

Dadaatu

 

Sominah

॥21॥

वैनतेय

 

(Vainateya) - 

Garuda, the son of Vinata

सोमं

 

(Somam) - 

Soma Juice indicating Divine Bliss

पिब

 

(Piba) - 

Drink

सोमं

 

(Somam) - 

Soma Juice indicating Divine Bliss

पिबतु

 

(Pibatu) - 

Let him Drink

वृत्रहा

 

(Vrtrahaa) - 

Killer of Enemies

सोमं

 

(Somam) - 

Soma Juice indicating Divine Bliss

धनस्य

 

(Dhanasya) - 

Of Devi Lakshmi

सोमिनो

 

(Somino) - 

Possessing Soma

मह्यं

 

(Mahyam) - 

To Me

ददातु

 

(Dadaatu) - 

Grant

सोमिनः

 

(Sominah) - 

Possessing Soma

Meaning:

21.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Those who carry Sri Vishnu in their Heart (like Garuda, the son of Vinata carries Him on his back) always drink Soma (the Divine Bliss within); Let all Drink that Soma by Destroying their inner Enemies of desires (thus gaining nearness to Sri Vishnu).

21.2: That Soma originates from Sri Who is the embodiment of Soma (the Divine Bliss); O Mother, please Give that Soma to Me too, You Who are the possessor of that Soma.

Na

 

Krodho

 

Na

 

Ca

 

Maatsarya

 

Na

 

Lobho

 

Na-Ashubhaa

 

Matih

।

Bhavanti

 

Krtpunnyaanaam

 

Bhaktaanaam

 

Shriisuuktam

 

Japet-Sadaa

॥22॥

न

 

(Na) - 

Not, No

क्रोधो

 

(Krodho) - 

Anger

न

 

(Na) - 

Not, No

च

 

(Ca) - 

And, Also, sometimes only fills a gap

मात्सर्य

 

(Maatsarya) - 

Envy, Jealousy

न

 

(Na) - 

Not, No

लोभो

 

(Lobho) - 

Greed

नाशुभा

 

(Na-Ashubhaa) - 

No Bad [Intentions]

मतिः

 

(Matih) - 

Intention, Thought

भवन्ति

 

(Bhavanti) - 

Exist

कृतपुण्यानां

 

(Krtpunnyaanaam) - 

One who has accomplished merits through good deeds

भक्तानां

 

(Bhaktaanaam) - 

Devotees

श्रीसूक्तं

 

(Shriisuuktam) - 

Sri Suktam

जपेत्सदा

 

(Japet-Sadaa) - 

Perform Japa Always

Meaning:

22.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Neither Anger Nor Jealousy, Neither Greed Nor Evil Intentions ...

22.2: Can Exist in the Devotees who have acquired Merit by Always Reciting with Devotion the great Sri Suktam

Varssantu

 

Te

 

Vibhaavari

 

Divo

 

Abhrasya

 

Vidyutah

।

Rohantu

 

Sarva-Biija-Anyava

 

Brahma

 

Dvisso

 

Jahi

॥23॥

वर्षन्तु

 

(Varssantu) - 

Shower

ते

 

(Te) - 

Of You

विभावरि

 

(Vibhaavari) - 

Light [of Grace]

दिवो

 

(Divo) - 

Sky

अभ्रस्य

 

(Abhrasya) - 

Of Thunder Cloud

विद्युतः

 

(Vidyutah) - 

Lightning

रोहन्तु

 

(Rohantu) - 

Ascend

सर्वबीजान्यव

 

(Sarva-Biija-Anyava) - 

Seeds of Differentiation

ब्रह्म

 

(Brahma) - 

Brahman, the Absolute Consciousness

द्विषो

 

(Dvisso) - 

Hostile, Hating

जहि

 

(Jahi) - 

Destroy

Meaning:

23.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, Please Shower Your Light of Grace like Lightning in a Sky filled with Thunder-Cloud...

23.2: And Ascend All the Seeds of Differentiation to a higher spiritual plane; O Mother, You are of the nature of Brahman and Destroyer of all Hatred.

Padma-Priye

 

Padmini

 

Padma-Haste

 

Padma-Aalaye

 

Padma-Dalaayata-Akssi

।

Vishva-Priye

 

Vissnnu

 

Mano-Anukuule

 

Tvat-Paada-Padmam

 

Mayi

 

Sannidhatsva

॥24॥

पद्मप्रिये

 

(Padma-Priye) - 

Fond of Lotus

पद्मिनि

 

(Padmini) - 

Possessing Lotus

पद्महस्ते

 

(Padma-Haste) - 

Lotus in Hand

पद्मालये

 

(Padma-Aalaye) - 

Abode of Lotuses

पद्मदलायताक्षि

 

(Padma-Dalaayata-Akssi) - 

Whose Eyes are like Lotus Petals

विश्वप्रिये

 

(Vishva-Priye) - 

Fond of the World

विष्णु

 

(Vissnnu) - 

Sri Vishnu

मनोऽनुकूले

 

(Mano-Anukuule) - 

Which is Favourable to the Mind [of Sri Vishnu]

त्वत्पादपद्मं

 

(Tvat-Paada-Padmam) - 

To Your Lotus Feet

मयि

 

(Mayi) - 

In Me

सन्निधत्स्व

 

(Sannidhatsva) - 

Nearness, Vicinity

Meaning:

24.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is Fond of Lotuses, Who is the Possessor of Lotuses, Who Holds Lotuses in Her Hands, Who Dwells in the Abode of Lotuses and Whose Eyes are like Lotus Petals. (Lotus indicates Kundalini)

24.2: Who is Fond of the Worldly Manifestations which are Directed towards (i.e. Agreeable to) Sri Vishnu (i.e. follows the path of Dharma); O Mother, bless me so that I Gain Nearness to Your Lotus Feet Within Me.

Yaa

 

Saa

 

Padma-Aasana-Sthaa

 

Vipula-Kattitattii

 

Padma-Patraayata-Akssii

।

Gambhiiraa

 

Varta-Naabhih

 

Stanabhara

 

Namita

 

Shubhra

 

Vastra-Uttariiyaa

॥25॥

या

 

(Yaa) - 

That Lakshmi

सा

 

(Saa) - 

She, indicating Lakshmi

पद्मासनस्था

 

(Padma-Aasana-Sthaa) - 

Standing on the Seat of Lotus

विपुलकटितटी

 

(Vipula-Kattitattii) - 

With Wide Hip

पद्मपत्रायताक्षी

 

(Padma-Patraayata-Akssii) - 

Eyes like Lotus Leaf

गम्भीरा

 

(Gambhiiraa) - 

Deep Navel, signifying depth of character

वर्तनाभिः

 

(Varta-Naabhih) - 

Navel Bent Inwards

स्तनभर

 

(Stanabhara) - 

Full Bosom

नमिता

 

(Namita) - 

Bent Down

शुभ्र

 

(Shubhra) - 

White

वस्त्रोत्तरीया

 

(Vastra-Uttariiyaa) - 

Garments

Meaning:

25.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who Stands on Lotus with Her Beautiful Form, with Wide Hip and Eyes like the Lotus Leaf.

25.2: Her Deep Navel (indicating Depth of Character) is Bent Inwards, and with Her Full Bosom (indicating Abundance and Compassion) She is slightly Bent Down (towards the Devotees); and She is Dressed in Pure White Garments.

Lakssmiir-Divyair-Gajendrair-Manni-Ganna-Khacitais-Snaapitaa

 

Hema-Kumbhaih

।

Nityam

 

Saa

 

Padma-Hastaa

 

Mama

 

Vasatu

 

Grhe

 

Sarva-Maanggalya-Yuktaa

॥26॥

लक्ष्मीर्दिव्यैर्गजेन्द्रैर्मणिगणखचितैस्स्नापिता

 

(Lakssmiir-Divyair-Gajendrair-Manni-Ganna-Khacitais-Snaapitaa) - 

Devi Lakshmi is Bathed by the Best of Celestial Elephants who are Studded with Various Gems

हेमकुम्भैः

 

(Hema-Kumbhaih) - 

Golden Pitcher

नित्यं

 

(Nityam) - 

Eternal

सा

 

(Saa) - 

She, indicating Lakshmi

पद्महस्ता

 

(Padma-Hastaa) - 

Lotus in Hand

मम

 

(Mama) - 

Of Me

वसतु

 

(Vasatu) - 

Please Reside

गृहे

 

(Grhe) - 

In [my] House

सर्वमाङ्गल्ययुक्ता

 

(Sarva-Maanggalya-Yuktaa) - 

United with All Auspiciousness

Meaning:

26.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is Bathed with Water from Golden Pitcher by the Best of Celestial Elephants who are Studded with Various Gems,

26.2: Who is Eternal with Lotus in Her Hands; Who is United with All the Auspicious Attributes; O Mother, Please Reside in My House and make it Auspicious by Your Presence.

Lakssmiim

 

Kssiira-Samudra

 

Raaja-Tanayaam

 

Shriirangga-Dhaama-Iishvariim

।

Daasii-Bhuuta-Samasta

 

Deva

 

Vanitaam

 

Loka-Eka

 

Diipa-Amkuraam

॥27॥

लक्ष्मीं

 

(Lakssmiim) - 

Devi Lakshmi

क्षीरसमुद्र

 

(Kssiira-Samudra) - 

Ocean of Milk, the Abode of Sri Vishnu

राजतनयां

 

(Raaja-Tanayaam) - 

Daughter of the King

श्रीरङ्गधामेश्वरीम्

 

(Shriirangga-Dhaama-Iishvariim) - 

Goddess [residing in the] Abode of Sri Vishnu

दासीभूतसमस्त

 

(Daasii-Bhuuta-Samasta) - 

Along with All the Servants

देव

 

(Deva) - 

Deva

वनितां

 

(Vanitaam) - 

Served

लोकैक

 

(Loka-Eka) - 

One [Light of the] World

दीपांकुराम्

 

(Diipa-Amkuraam) - 

Light Sprouting [behind every manifestation]

Meaning:

27.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is the Daughter of the King of Ocean; Who is the Great Goddess Residing in Kseera Samudra (literally Milky Ocean), the Abode of Sri Vishnu.

27.2: Who is Served by the Devas along with their Servants, and Who is the One Light in all the Worlds which Sprouts behind every Manifestation.

Shriimat-Manda-Kattaakssa-Labdha

 

Vibhava

 

Brahmaa-Indra-Ganggaadharaam

।

Tvaam

 

Trai-Lokya

 

Kuttumbiniim

 

Sarasijaam

 

Vande

 

Mukunda-Priyaam

॥28॥

श्रीमन्मन्दकटाक्षलब्ध

 

(Shriimat-Manda-Kattaakssa-Labdha) - 

Obtaining [Grace through Her] Beautiful Soft Glance

विभव

 

(Vibhava) - 

Power, Might, Greatness

ब्रह्मेन्द्रगङ्गाधराम्

 

(Brahmaa-Indra-Ganggaadharaam) - 

Sri Brahma, Indra Deva and Sri Gangadhara [Shiva]

त्वां

 

(Tvaam) - 

You

त्रैलोक्य

 

(Trai-Lokya) - 

Three Worlds

कुटुम्बिनीं

 

(Kuttumbiniim) - 

Mother of the Family

सरसिजां

 

(Sarasijaam) - 

Lotus

वन्दे

 

(Vande) - 

Praised

मुकुन्दप्रियाम्

 

(Mukunda-Priyaam) - 

Dear to Mukunda

Meaning:

28.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) By Obtaining Whose Grace through Her Beautiful Soft Glance, Lord Brahma, Indra and Gangadhara (Shiva) become Great,

28.2: O Mother, You blossom in the Three Worlds like a Lotus as the Mother of the Vast Family; You are Praised by All and You are the Beloved of Mukunda.

Siddha-Lakssmiir-Mokssa-Lakssmiir-Jaya-Lakssmiis-Sarasvatii

।

Shrii-Lakssmiir-Vara-Lakssmiishca

 

Prasannaa

 

Mama

 

Sarvadaa

॥29॥

सिद्धलक्ष्मीर्मोक्षलक्ष्मीर्जयलक्ष्मीस्सरस्वती

 

(Siddha-Lakssmiir-Mokssa-Lakssmiir-Jaya-Lakssmiis-Sarasvatii) - 

Devi Siddha Lakshmi, Devi Moksha Lakshmi, Devi Jaya Lakshmi and Devi Saraswati

श्रीलक्ष्मीर्वरलक्ष्मीश्च

 

(Shrii-Lakssmiir-Vara-Lakssmiishca) - 

Sri Lakshmi and Devi Vara Lakshmi

प्रसन्ना

 

(Prasannaa) - 

Gracious

मम

 

(Mama) - 

Of Me

सर्वदा

 

(Sarvadaa) - 

Always

Meaning:

29.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, May Your different Forms - Siddha Lakshmi, Moksha Lakshmi, Jaya Lakshmi, Saraswati...

29.2: Sri Lakshmi and Vara Lakshmi ... Always be Gracious to Me.

Vara-Angkushau

 

Paasham-Abhiiti-Mudraam

 

Karair-Vahantiim

 

Kamala-Aasana-Sthaam

।

Baala-Aarka

 

Kotti

 

Pratibhaam

 

Tri-Netraam

 

Bhaje-Aham-Aadyaam

 

Jagat-Iishvariim

 

Tvaam

॥30॥

वरांकुशौ

 

(Vara-Angkushau) - 

Boon and Hook

पाशमभीतिमुद्रां

 

(Paasham-Abhiiti-Mudraam) - 

Noose [in one hand] and Gesture of Fearlessness [in the other hand]

करैर्वहन्तीं

 

(Karair-Vahantiim) - 

Flows from the Hands

कमलासनस्थाम्

 

(Kamala-Aasana-Sthaam) - 

Standing on the Seat of Lotus

बालार्क

 

(Baala-Aarka) - 

Newly Risen Sun

कोटि

 

(Kotti) - 

Ten Million

प्रतिभां

 

(Pratibhaam) - 

Appear in Mind

त्रिणेत्रां

 

(Tri-Netraam) - 

Three Eyes

भजेहमाद्यां

 

(Bhaje-Aham-Aadyaam) - 

I Worship the Primordial Source

जगदीश्वरीं

 

(Jagat-Iishvariim) - 

The Goddess of the World

त्वाम्

 

(Tvaam) - 

You

Meaning:

30.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) From Your Four Hands - first in Vara Mudra ( Gesture of Boon-Giving ), second Holding Angkusha ( Hook ), third Holding a Pasha ( Noose ) and fourth in Abhiti Mudra ( Gesture of Fearlessness ) - Flows Boons, Assurance of Help during Obstacles, Assurance of Breaking our Bondages and Fearlessness; As You Stand on the Lotus (to shower grace on the devotees).

30.2: I Worship You, O Primordial Goddess of the Universe, from Whose Three Eyes Appear Millions of Newly Risen Suns (i.e. different worlds).

Sarva-Manggala-Maanggalye

 

Shive

 

Sarvaartha

 

Saadhike

।

Sharannye

 

Try-Ambake

 

Devi

 

Naaraayanni

 

Namostu

 

Te

॥31॥

सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये

 

(Sarva-Manggala-Maanggalye) - 

Who is the Auspiciousness in all the Auspicious

शिवे

 

(Shive) - 

Who is Auspicious

सर्वार्थ

 

(Sarvaartha) - 

All Things or Objects, All Manner of Things

साधिके

 

(Saadhike) - 

Complete with (all Auspicious Attributes) or Who fulfills all Objectives of life (Purusharthas)

शरण्ये

 

(Sharannye) - 

Who gives Refuge

त्र्यम्बके

 

(Try-Ambake) - 

Having Three Eyes

देवि

 

(Devi) - 

Goddess

नारायणि

 

(Naaraayanni) - 

Devi Narayani

नमोऽस्तु

 

(Namostu) - 

Salutations

ते

 

(Te) - 

Of You

Meaning:

31.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is the Auspiciousness in All the Auspicious, Auspiciousness Herself and Complete with All the Auspicious Attributes, and Who fulfills All the Objectives of the Devotees (Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha),

31.2: I Salute You O Narayani, the Devi Who is the Giver of Refuge and with Three Eyes, I Salute You O Narayani; I Salute You O Narayani.

Sarasija-Nilaye

 

Saroja-Haste

 

Dhavalatara-Amshuka

 

Gandha-Maalya-Shobhe

।

Bhagavati

 

Hari-Vallabhe

 

Manojnye

 

Tri-Bhuvana-Bhuuti-Kari

 

Prasiida

 

Mahyam

॥32॥

सरसिजनिलये

 

(Sarasija-Nilaye) - 

Who Abides in Lotus

सरोजहस्ते

 

(Saroja-Haste) - 

Who has Lotus in Hand

धवलतरांशुक

 

(Dhavalatara-Amshuka) - 

White Garment

गन्धमाल्यशोभे

 

(Gandha-Maalya-Shobhe) - 

Decorated with Fragrant Garlands and Radiating an Aura

भगवति

 

(Bhagavati) - 

Goddess

हरिवल्लभे

 

(Hari-Vallabhe) - 

Who is the most Beloved of Sri Hari

मनोज्ञे

 

(Manojnye) - 

Who is Captivating

त्रिभुवनभूतिकरि

 

(Tri-Bhuvana-Bhuuti-Kari) - 

Who is the Source of Wellbeing of the Three Worlds

प्रसीद

 

(Prasiida) - 

Be Gracious

मह्यम्

 

(Mahyam) - 

To Me

Meaning:

32.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who Abides in Lotus and Holds Lotus in Her Hands; Dressed in Dazzling White Garments and Decorated with the most Fragrant Garlands, She Radiates a Divine Aura,

32.2: O Goddess, You are Dearer than the Dearest of Hari and the most Captivating; You are the Source of Wellbeing and Prosperity of all the Three Worlds; O Mother, Please be Gracious to Me.

Vissnnu-Patniim

 

Kssamaam

 

Deviim

 

Maadhaviim

 

Maadhava-Priyaam

।

Vissnnoh

 

Priyasakhiim

 

Deviim

 

Namaamy-Achyuta-Vallabhaam

॥33॥

विष्णुपत्नीं

 

(Vissnnu-Patniim) - 

Who is the Consort of Sri Vishnu

क्षमां

 

(Kssamaam) - 

Forbearance

देवीं

 

(Deviim) - 

Devi Lakshmi

माधवीं

 

(Maadhaviim) - 

Who is One with Madhava [in essence]

माधवप्रियाम्

 

(Maadhava-Priyaam) - 

Dear to Sri Madhava

विष्णोः

 

(Vissnnoh) - 

Sri Vishnu

प्रियसखीं

 

(Priyasakhiim) - 

Dear Companion

देवीं

 

(Deviim) - 

Devi Lakshmi

नमाम्यच्युतवल्लभाम्

 

(Namaamy-Achyuta-Vallabhaam) - 

I Salute [the Devi] Who is the most Beloved of Achyuta

Meaning:

33.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Devi, You are the Consort of Sri Vishnu and the embodiment of Forbearance; You are One with Madhava (in essence) and extremely Dear to Him.

33.2: I Salute You O Devi Who is the Dear Companion of Sri Vishnu and extremely Beloved of Achyuta (another name of Sri Vishnu literally meaning Infallible).

Mahaalakssmii

 

Ca

 

Vidmahe

 

Vissnnu-Patniim

 

Ca

 

Dhiimahi

।

Tat-No

 

Lakssmiih

 

Pracodayaat

॥34॥

महालक्ष्मी

 

(Mahaalakssmii) - 

Devi Mahalakshmi

च

 

(Ca) - 

And, Also, sometimes only fills a gap

विद्महे

 

(Vidmahe) - 

May we Know

विष्णुपत्नीं

 

(Vissnnu-Patniim) - 

Who is the Consort of Sri Vishnu

च

 

(Ca) - 

And, Also, sometimes only fills a gap

धीमहि

 

(Dhiimahi) - 

Let us Meditate

तन्नो

 

(Tat-No) - 

[Let] That [Lakshmi Inspire] Us

लक्ष्मीः

 

(Lakssmiih) - 

Devi Lakshmi

प्रचोदयात्

 

(Pracodayaat) - 

Let It Inspire

Meaning:

34.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) May we Know the Divine Essence of Mahalakshmi by Meditating on Her, who is the Consort of Sri Vishnu,

34.2: Let That Divine Essence of Lakshmi Awaken our Spiritual Consciousness.

Shrii-Varcasyam-Aayussyam-Aarogyamaa-Vidhaat

 

Pavamaanam

 

Mahiyate

।

Dhanam

 

Dhaanyam

 

Pashum

 

Bahu-Putra-Laabham

 

Shatasamvatsaram

 

Diirghamaayuh

॥35॥

श्रीवर्चस्यमायुष्यमारोग्यमाविधात्

 

(Shrii-Varcasyam-Aayussyam-Aarogyamaa-Vidhaat) - 

Let Your Auspiciousness as our Vital Power give us Long and Healthy Life

पवमानं

 

(Pavamaanam) - 

Flowing Clear

महियते

 

(Mahiyate) - 

Let It give us Joy

धनं

 

(Dhanam) - 

Wealth

धान्यं

 

(Dhaanyam) - 

Corn, Grain

पशुं

 

(Pashum) - 

Animals

बहुपुत्रलाभं

 

(Bahu-Putra-Laabham) - 

[Let us] Obtain Many Sons

शतसंवत्सरं

 

(Shatasamvatsaram) - 

Lasting Hundred Years

दीर्घमायुः

 

(Diirghamaayuh) - 

[Let us have] Long Life

Meaning:

35.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, Let Your Auspiciousness Flow in our lives as the Vital Power, making our lives Long and Healthy, and filled with Joy.

35.2: And let Your Auspiciousness manifest around as Wealth, Grains, Cattle and Many Offsprings who live Happily for Hundred Years; who live Happily throughout their Long Lives.

Rnna-Roga-Aadi-Daaridrya-Paapa-Kssud-Apamrtyavah

।

Bhaya-Shoka-Manastaapaa

 

Nashyantu

 

Mama

 

Sarvadaa

॥36॥

ऋणरोगादिदारिद्र्यपापक्षुदपमृत्यवः

 

(Rnna-Roga-Aadi-Daaridrya-Paapa-Kssud-Apamrtyavah) - 

Debt, Illness, Poverty, Hunger, Accidental Death etc

भयशोकमनस्तापा

 

(Bhaya-Shoka-Manastaapaa) - 

Fear, Sorrow and Mental Anguish

नश्यन्तु

 

(Nashyantu) - 

Remove

मम

 

(Mama) - 

Of Me

सर्वदा

 

(Sarvadaa) - 

Always

Meaning:

36.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, (please remove my) Debts, Illness, Poverty, Sins, Hunger and the possibility of Accidental Death ...

36.2: and also remove my Fear, Sorrow and Mental Anguish; O Mother, Please Remove them Always.

Ya

 

Evam

 

Veda

 

Om

 

Mahaadevyai

 

Ca

 

Vidmahe

 

Vissnnu-Patniim

 

Ca

 

Dhiimahi

।

Tat-No

 

Lakssmiih

 

Pracodayaat

 

Om

 

Shaantih

 

Shaantih

 

Shaantih

॥37॥

य

 

(Ya) - 

This

एवं

 

(Evam) - 

Indeed

वेद

 

(Veda) - 

Ultimate Truth

ॐ

 

(Om) - 

The Symbol of Parabrahman

महादेव्यै

 

(Mahaadevyai) - 

The Great Goddess

च

 

(Ca) - 

And, Also, sometimes only fills a gap

विद्महे

 

(Vidmahe) - 

May we Know

विष्णुपत्नीं

 

(Vissnnu-Patniim) - 

Who is the Consort of Sri Vishnu

च

 

(Ca) - 

And, Also, sometimes only fills a gap

धीमहि

 

(Dhiimahi) - 

Let us Meditate

तन्नो

 

(Tat-No) - 

[Let] That [Lakshmi Inspire] Us

लक्ष्मीः

 

(Lakssmiih) - 

Devi Lakshmi

प्रचोदयात्

 

(Pracodayaat) - 

Let It Inspire

ॐ

 

(Om) - 

The Symbol of Parabrahman

शान्तिः

 

(Shaantih) - 

Peace

शान्तिः

 

(Shaantih) - 

Peace

शान्तिः

 

(Shaantih) - 

Peace

Meaning:

37.1: This (the Essence of Mahalakshmi) Indeed is Veda (the ultimate Knowledge), May we Know the Divine Essence of the Great Devi by Meditating on Her, who is the Consort of Sri Vishnu,

37.2: Let That Divine Essence of Lakshmi Awaken our Spiritual Consciousness, Om Peace Peace Peace.

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