Indrakrita Lakshmi Stotram — Benefits & How to Chant
इन्द्रकृत लक्ष्मीस्तोत्रम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Indrakrita Lakshmi Stotram
A scriptural (Puranic) stotra spoken by Indra himself, carrying great authority
Reveals Lakshmi present in every sphere
Vaikuntha, heaven, palace, home, harvest and cattle
The direct prayers 'Rajyam Dehi, Shriyam Dehi, Dhanam Dehi' make it a powerful petition for wealth, kingdom and victory
Traditionally recited to regain lost fortune, status and prosperity seized by adversaries
Cultivates the understanding that all worldly success flows from the Mother's grace
Reciting at the three junctures (sandhya) of the day is said to make one prosperous like Kubera
Suitable for those seeking fame, progeny, knowledge, dharma and complete good fortune
How to Chant Indrakrita Lakshmi Stotram
Instructions
Bathe and sit before an image of Lakshmi-Narayana, light a ghee lamp and offer red or lotus flowers. The stotra's own phalashruti recommends recitation at the three sandhyas (twilight junctures). Begin with the salutations ('Om Namah Kamala Vasinyai...'), contemplate Lakshmi pervading every realm as you recite, and offer the closing petitions ('Rajyam Dehi, Shriyam Dehi...') with sincere surrender. Reciting it for a sustained period (a month or more) with discipline is traditionally held to bring great fortune.
Spiritual Significance
The Puranas relate that after Indra and the gods recited this stotra, Mahalakshmi was pleased and restored to them their lost kingdom, splendour and prosperity. On the strength of this, the stotra's own phalashruti promises that one who recites it at the three sandhyas becomes wealthy like Kubera and a great 'king among kings'.
Origin & History
Source: Brahmavaivarta Purana (Prakriti Khanda, Adhyaya 39); parallel in Devi Bhagavata Purana (Skandha 9, Adhyaya 42)
Author: Attributed to Indra (Devaraja)
When the gods had lost their fortune, splendour and kingdom, Indra approached Goddess Mahalakshmi and offered this hymn of praise. Recounted in the Brahmavaivarta Purana (and echoed in the Devi Bhagavata), the stotra first salutes the goddess with a litany of 'namo namah', then recognises her as the prosperity dwelling in every world, and finally begs her to restore the wealth, power and victory that had been lost. Pleased, Lakshmi granted the gods their boons. The hymn has since become a celebrated prayer for regaining and increasing prosperity.