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Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth & Business (Padmasane Padmakare)

Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth & Business (Padmasane Padmakare) in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 108× repetitions·🕐 Fridays, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), and early morning; before opening a business or ledger·📜 Traditional Lakshmi dhyana and bija mantra, used in Lakshmi Puja and Diwali worship

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

This is one of the most popular invocations of Goddess Mahalakshmi for wealth, prosperity and success in business. The dhyana verse 'Padmasane Padmakare' visualises the Goddess on her lotus throne, beloved of Vishnu and worshipped by all the worlds, and asks her to be ever gracious; it is followed by her powerful seed-mantra 'Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah'. Recited especially at Diwali, on Fridays, and before any new business or financial venture, it invites abundance, good fortune and the steady grace of the Goddess of wealth.

Origin & Story

Traditional Lakshmi dhyana and bija mantra, used in Lakshmi Puja and Diwali worship · Traditional (Puranic / Tantric devotional liturgy) · Classical (Puranic devotional tradition)

Goddess Lakshmi, who arose radiant from the churning of the ocean of milk (Samudra Manthana) and chose Vishnu as her eternal consort, is the giver of all wealth, fortune and auspiciousness. The dhyana verse 'Padmasane Padmakare' is among the most widely used invocations to seat her in the heart before worship, picturing her on the lotus, adored by all the worlds. Paired with the seed-mantra 'Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah', it forms a complete short upasana (devotional practice) recited in homes and businesses, especially at Diwali, when Lakshmi is welcomed to bless the household and its livelihood for the year ahead.

✦ As told in scripture

Devotees and merchants relate that homes and shops where Lakshmi is invoked daily with 'Shreem' and welcomed with lamps at Diwali never lack for sustenance, want turning to plenty — for it is said the Goddess dwells wherever she is remembered with devotion, cleanliness and gratitude.

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Complete Text with Meaning

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Verse 1

Padmāsane padmakare sarvalokaikapūjite। Nārāyaṇapriye devi suprītā bhava sarvadā॥

Meaning:O Goddess seated upon the lotus, holding lotuses in your hands, uniquely worshipped by all the worlds, beloved consort of Lord Narayana — O Devi, be ever gracious and well-pleased with me. Om, salutations to the great Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Verse 2

Oṁ śrīṁ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ॥

Word-by-Word Meaning

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padmāsane🔊O you who are seated upon a lotus

padmakare🔊O you who hold lotuses in your hands

sarvalokaikapūjite🔊O you who are uniquely worshipped by all the worlds

nārāyaṇapriye🔊O beloved (consort) of Lord Narayana (Vishnu)

devi🔊O Goddess (Mahalakshmi)

suprītā🔊well-pleased, gracious and favourable

bhava🔊be, become (towards me)

sarvadā🔊always, at all times

oṁ🔊the primordial sacred sound, Pranava

śrīṁ🔊the seed (bija) syllable of Mahalakshmi — abundance, fortune and prosperity

mahālakṣmyai🔊to the great Goddess Mahalakshmi

namaḥ🔊salutations, I bow, I offer myself

Benefits of Chanting Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth & Business (Padmasane Padmakare)

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Invokes Goddess Mahalakshmi for wealth, prosperity and abundance

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Especially auspicious before starting a new business or financial venture

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Attracts steady income, good fortune and success in trade and enterprise

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Combines the visualisation (dhyana) of the Goddess with her potent seed-mantra (Shreem)

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Removes obstacles to prosperity and the burden of debt and want

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Ideal for daily wealth practice, for Fridays and for Diwali Lakshmi Puja

How to Chant Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth & Business (Padmasane Padmakare)

Repetitions108times

Best TimeFridays, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), and early morning; before opening a business or ledger

Begin by visualising Goddess Mahalakshmi seated on a lotus, golden and radiant, holding lotuses, with the dhyana verse 'Padmasane Padmakare'. Then chant the seed-mantra 'Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah' 108 times using a lotus-seed or crystal mala, ideally before a lamp and an image of the Goddess, facing east or north. Friday is especially auspicious, as is Diwali. Business owners often recite it before opening their shop, ledger or new account. Keep the mind calm and grateful, offering red or lotus flowers and seeking the Goddess's lasting grace rather than mere riches.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth & Business (Padmasane Padmakare) written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

It is chanted to invoke Goddess Mahalakshmi for wealth, prosperity and success in business. The dhyana verse 'Padmasane Padmakare' praises and visualises the Goddess, while the seed-mantra 'Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah' draws her grace and abundance.

'Shreem' is the bija mantra of Mahalakshmi, embodying Shri — wealth, beauty, auspiciousness and abundance. Chanting 'Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah' is believed to attune the devotee to the Goddess's flow of prosperity and good fortune.

Fridays and Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) are considered most auspicious, as is early morning. Many business owners recite it before opening their shop or ledger, or before launching a new venture, ideally 108 times with a mala.

Mahalakshmi is the eternal consort of Lord Narayana (Vishnu) — the verse addresses her as 'Narayanapriye', the beloved of Narayana. Worshipping Lakshmi and Narayana together is held to bring both material prosperity and spiritual well-being.