Lakshmi Puja Mantra (Om Shrim Hrim Shrim) — Benefits & How to Chant
लक्ष्मी पूजा मन्त्र
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Lakshmi Puja Mantra (Om Shrim Hrim Shrim)
The principal mantra for Diwali and Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja
The seed syllables 'Shrim' and 'Hrim' invoke Lakshmi's energy of abundance and the Goddess's power
Believed to attract wealth, prosperity, beauty and good fortune to the home and business
Removes poverty, debt and financial obstacles when chanted with faith
Deepens devotion to Mahalakshmi as the consort of Vishnu and Mother of the worlds
Brings auspiciousness, harmony and contentment along with material well-being
How to Chant Lakshmi Puja Mantra (Om Shrim Hrim Shrim)
Instructions
On Diwali evening, clean and decorate the home, draw rangoli, and set up the puja with an image or idol of Mahalakshmi (often with Ganesha), a lit lamp (diya), coins, kumkum, lotus or red flowers, and sweets. After invoking Ganesha, light the lamp and offer flowers, incense and naivedya to Lakshmi. Chant the mantra 108 times on a kamalgatta (lotus-seed) or red coral mala, keeping the mind on the Goddess. Conclude with the dhyana verse, aarti and distribution of prasada. Keep the lamp burning through the night.
Spiritual Significance
It is told that wherever Lakshmi is sincerely invoked on Diwali night she enters and dwells, for she is said to roam the earth on that night seeking clean, lit and devout homes in which to reside. Devotees recount that faithful chanting of her mantra has lifted families from debt and want into lasting plenty, for the Goddess withholds nothing from her true devotees.
Origin & History
Source: Tantric and Pauranika Lakshmi-Upasana tradition; the dhyana verse from the Mahalakshmi Ashtaka tradition
Author: Unknown (Shakta-Vaishnava devotional tradition)
Goddess Mahalakshmi, who arose radiant from the churning of the milk-ocean and chose Vishnu as her Lord, is worshipped as the giver of all prosperity and auspiciousness. The seed mantra 'Om Shrim Hrim Shrim… Mahalakshmyai Namah' belongs to the tradition of Lakshmi-Upasana, where the beej 'Shrim' is held to be Lakshmi's very sound-body. The accompanying verse 'Namaste-stu Mahamaye', from the celebrated Mahalakshmi Ashtaka, salutes her seated on the throne of Shri and bearing the emblems of Vishnu. On Diwali night, the darkest Amavasya of Kartik, devotees light rows of lamps and chant this mantra to welcome Lakshmi into their homes.