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Lakshmi Puja Mantra (Om Shrim Hrim Shrim) — Word-by-Word Meaning

लक्ष्मी पूजा मन्त्र

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

ॐ
Om
The primordial sound, the Pranava
श्रीं
Shrim
The seed (beej) syllable of Goddess Lakshmi — abundance, beauty and prosperity
ह्रीं
Hrim
The seed syllable of the Great Goddess (Maya) — energy and divine power
कमले
Kamale
O lotus-dweller, O one who is the lotus (Lakshmi)
कमलालये
Kamalalaye
O one whose abode is the lotus
प्रसीद प्रसीद
Praseeda Praseeda
Be gracious, be pleased (repeated for emphasis)
महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Mahalakshmyai Namah
Salutations to the Great Goddess Lakshmi
नमस्तेऽस्तु
Namaste-stu
May my salutations be unto you
महामाये
Mahamaye
O great Maya (wielder of the cosmic creative power)
श्रीपीठे
Shri-Pithe
O one seated on the sacred seat of Shri (prosperity)
सुरपूजिते
Sura-Pujite
O one worshipped by the gods (suras)
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते
Shankha-Chakra-Gada-Haste
O one holding the conch, discus and mace in your hands
महालक्ष्मि
Mahalakshmi
O Great Goddess Lakshmi
नमोऽस्तु ते
Namo-stu Te
Salutations be unto you

Complete Translation

Om Shrim Hrim Shrim — O Lakshmi, lotus-dweller whose home is the lotus, be gracious, be gracious! Om Shrim Hrim Shrim — salutations to the Great Goddess Mahalakshmi. Salutations unto you, O great Maya, seated upon the throne of prosperity, worshipped by all the gods; O Mahalakshmi, holding the conch, discus and mace in your hands, salutations be unto you.

Origin & History

Source: Tantric and Pauranika Lakshmi-Upasana tradition; the dhyana verse from the Mahalakshmi Ashtaka tradition

Author: Unknown (Shakta-Vaishnava devotional tradition)

Period: Classical / Puranic

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best mantra for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali?▼
The mantra 'Om Shrim Hrim Shrim Kamale Kamalalaye Praseeda Praseeda — Om Shrim Hrim Shrim Mahalakshmyai Namah' is among the most widely used for Diwali and Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja. It combines Lakshmi's seed syllables with a prayer for her grace and is often followed by the dhyana verse 'Namaste-stu Mahamaye'.
What do the seed syllables 'Shrim' and 'Hrim' mean?▼
'Shrim' is the beej (seed) mantra of Lakshmi, embodying wealth, beauty, auspiciousness and abundance. 'Hrim' is the beej of the Great Goddess (Maya/Shakti), embodying her creative power and energy. Together they charge the prayer with both prosperity and divine power.
How many times should the Lakshmi mantra be chanted?▼
It is traditionally chanted 108 times using a mala, ideally one made of kamalgatta (lotus seeds) or red coral. Some devotees do a longer anushthana of 1,008 or more during Diwali. The key is steady faith, a clean seat, and the mind fixed on the Goddess.
When besides Diwali is this mantra recited?▼
Apart from Diwali and Dhanteras, it is recited on Fridays (the day of Lakshmi), during Navaratri, on Varalakshmi Vratam, Akshaya Tritiya, and at the start of new ventures, account books or businesses to invoke prosperity.

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