මහාලක්ෂ්මී මන්ත්ර (පද්මාසනේ පද්මකරේ)
Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth & Business (Padmasane Padmakare) in Sinhala · සිංහල
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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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පද්මාසනේ පද්මකරේ සර්වලෝකෛකපූජිතේ. නාරායණප්රියේ දේවි සුප්රීතා භව සර්වදා..
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.
ඕං ශ්රීං මහාලක්ෂ්ම්යෛ නමඃ..
Oṁ śrīṁ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ॥
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Benefits of Chanting Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth & Business (Padmasane Padmakare)
Invokes Goddess Mahalakshmi for wealth, prosperity and abundance
Especially auspicious before starting a new business or financial venture
Attracts steady income, good fortune and success in trade and enterprise
Combines the visualisation (dhyana) of the Goddess with her potent seed-mantra (Shreem)
Removes obstacles to prosperity and the burden of debt and want
Ideal for daily wealth practice, for Fridays and for Diwali Lakshmi Puja
How to Chant Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth & Business (Padmasane Padmakare)
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.
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