Sarvadeva Krita Lakshmi Stotram
सर्वदेवकृत लक्ष्मीस्तोत्रम्
Also known as: sarvadeva krita lakshmi stotram · namah shriyai lokadhatryai · devaih kritam lakshmi stotram · lakshmi stotram skanda purana · venkatachala lakshmi stotram
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✦ Meaning
The Sarvadeva Krita Lakshmi Stotram is the hymn the gods (devas) offered to Goddess Lakshmi, preserved in the Skanda Purana within the Venkatachala Mahatmya. In flowing 'namo namah' salutations it adores her as the sustainer of the worlds and consort of Vishnu, lovingly describes her beauty and ornaments, and identifies her with the three Vedas. It ends with the assurance that those graced by her glance attain the very rank of Brahma, Rudra and Indra.
Origin & Story
Skanda Purana, Vaishnava Khanda, Venkatachala Mahatmya (Adhyaya 9) · Attributed to the gods (Sarvadeva / Devas) · Puranic
In the Venkatachala Mahatmya of the Skanda Purana, which glorifies the holy hill of Tirumala (the abode of Lord Venkateswara), the gods offer this hymn of praise to Goddess Lakshmi. With graceful salutations they adore her form, beauty and divinity, and pray for her merciful glance. Because of its scriptural origin and its link to one of the most revered shrines of Vishnu, the stotra is cherished as a potent prayer for Lakshmi's grace and prosperity.
✦ As told in scripture
The Venkatachala Mahatmya holds that Lakshmi resides eternally on Vishnu's chest and on the sacred hill of Tirumala; the stotra's closing verse declares that whomever the goddess favours with her glance is raised to the rank of Brahma, Rudra and Indra — a promise of the highest fortune to her sincere devotees.
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नमः श्रियै लोकधात्र्यै ब्रह्ममात्रे नमो नमः। नमस्ते पद्मनेत्रायै पद्ममुख्यै नमो नमः॥
Namah Shriyai Lokadhatryai Brahmamatre Namo Namah Namaste Padmanetrayai Padmamukhyai Namo Namah
Meaning:Salutations to Shri, the sustainer of the worlds; salutations again and again to the Mother of creation. Salutations to her of lotus eyes, foremost among lotuses — salutations again and again.
प्रसन्नमुखपद्मायै पद्मकान्त्यै नमो नमः। नमो बिल्ववनस्थायै विष्णुपत्न्यै नमो नमः॥
Prasanna Mukha Padmayai Padmakantyai Namo Namah Namo Bilva Vanasthayai Vishnupatnyai Namo Namah
Meaning:Salutations to her whose lotus face is serene and gracious, who has the radiance of the lotus; salutations to her who dwells in the bilva grove, the consort of Vishnu — salutations again and again.
विचित्रक्षौमधारिण्यै पृथुश्रोण्यै नमो नमः। पक्वबिल्वफलापीनतुङ्गस्तन्यै नमो नमः॥
Vichitra Kshauma Dharinyai Prithushronyai Namo Namah Pakva Bilva Phalapina Tunga Stanyai Namo Namah
Meaning:Salutations to her who wears wondrous silken garments, of broad and graceful hips; salutations to her whose bosom is full and high — salutations again and again.
सुरक्तपद्मपत्राभकरपादतले शुभे। सुरत्नाङ्गदकेयूरकाञ्चीनूपुरशोभिते। यक्षकर्दमसंलिप्तसर्वाङ्गे कटकोज्ज्वले॥
Surakta Padmapatrabha Kara Padatale Shubhe Suratna Angada Keyura Kanchi Nupura Shobhite Yaksha Kardama Samlipta Sarvange Katakojjvale
Meaning:O auspicious one, whose hands and soles glow like the petals of a deep-red lotus; resplendent with jewelled armlets, bracelets, girdle and anklets; whose every limb is anointed with fragrant yaksha-kardama paste, radiant with shining ornaments —
माङ्गल्याभरणैश्चित्रैर्मुक्ताहारैर्विभूषिते। ताटङ्कैरवतंसैश्च शोभमानमुखाम्बुजे॥
Mangalya Abharanaish Chitrair Muktaharair Vibhushite Tatankair Avatamsaish Cha Shobhamana Mukhambuje
Meaning:adorned with a variety of auspicious ornaments and with strings of pearls; with ear-pendants and a crest-jewel, whose lotus face shines in splendour —
पद्महस्ते नमस्तुभ्यं प्रसीद हरिवल्लभे। ऋग्यजुःसामरूपायै विद्यायै ते नमो नमः॥
Padmahaste Namastubhyam Prasida Harivallabhe Rig Yajuh Sama Rupayai Vidyayai Te Namo Namah
Meaning:O lotus-handed one, salutations to you; be gracious, O beloved of Hari. To you who are the very form of the Rig, Yajur and Sama Vedas, who are sacred knowledge itself — salutations again and again.
प्रसीदास्मान्कृपादृष्टिपातैरालोकयाब्धिजे। ये दृष्टास्ते त्वया ब्रह्मरुद्रेन्द्रत्वं समाप्नुयुः॥
Prasida Asman Kripa Drishti Pataih Alokaya Abdhije Ye Drishtas Te Tvaya Brahma Rudra Indratvam Samapnuyuh
Meaning:Be gracious to us; look upon us, O ocean-born goddess, with your glances of compassion — for those upon whom you cast your gaze attain the very status of Brahma, Rudra and Indra.
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Benefits of Chanting Sarvadeva Krita Lakshmi Stotram
A scriptural stotra offered by the gods themselves, carrying great sanctity
Closely linked to the worship of Lakshmi at Tirumala (Venkatachala), Vishnu's holy hill
Beautiful, compact and easy to memorise — ideal for daily Lakshmi worship
Its closing verse promises that Lakshmi's gracious glance can raise one to the rank of Brahma, Rudra and Indra
Adoring Lakshmi as the form of the three Vedas unites the pursuit of wealth with sacred knowledge
Recited for prosperity, auspiciousness and the removal of want
Suits Friday and Diwali worship as well as everyday recitation before the lamp
How to Chant Sarvadeva Krita Lakshmi Stotram
Sit before an image of Lakshmi (or Lakshmi-Narayana), light a ghee lamp and offer red or lotus flowers; the goddess here is described dwelling in a bilva grove, so bilva (bael) leaves are a fitting offering. Recite the seven verses slowly, dwelling on the 'namo namah' salutations and the closing prayer for her compassionate glance. Reciting three times is customary on Fridays and festival days; once daily is excellent for ongoing practice.
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