Sarvadeva Krita Lakshmi Stotram — Benefits & How to Chant
सर्वदेवकृत लक्ष्मीस्तोत्रम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
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
Instructions
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.
Spiritual Significance
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.
Origin & History
Source: Skanda Purana, Vaishnava Khanda, Venkatachala Mahatmya (Adhyaya 9)
Author: Attributed to the gods (Sarvadeva / Devas)
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.