Tam Ma Avaha Jatavedo — Benefits & How to Chant
तां म आवह जातवेदो
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Tam Ma Avaha Jatavedo
A key verse of the Sri Suktam, the foremost Vedic prayer for wealth
Asks specifically for prosperity that 'never departs' (anapagaminim)
Invokes Lakshmi's grace for gold, cattle, horses and a flourishing family
Ideal as a short daily wealth prayer or within the full Sri Suktam
Recited during Lakshmi Puja, Diwali, Dhanteras and fire rituals (homam)
Cultivates faith that abundance, once invited with devotion, will remain
How to Chant Tam Ma Avaha Jatavedo
Instructions
Sit facing east and light a ghee lamp. Offer lotus or yellow flowers if available. Recite this verse 11 or 108 times with devotion, praying that Lakshmi's abiding grace settle in your home. It may be chanted on its own or as part of the complete Sri Suktam, ideally with a fire offering.
Spiritual Significance
The Sri Suktam is central to the Lakshmi Homam performed at temples across India, including the famously prosperous Tirumala Tirupati shrine. The prayer for the Lakshmi 'who never departs' (anapagaminim) is held to be especially powerful for securing lasting wealth and removing the recurring loss that afflicts the unfortunate.
Origin & History
Source: Sri Suktam, verse 2 (Rigveda Khilani, appendix to the Rigveda)
Author: Vedic Rishis
The Sri Suktam is among the most ancient hymns invoking Goddess Sri (Lakshmi), appended to the Rigveda as a Khila (supplement). Following the Vedic practice of offering through fire, it calls on Agni (Jatavedas) to bring Lakshmi near. This second verse deepens the appeal of the opening, asking for the Lakshmi 'who never departs' — that prosperity, once invited, may remain forever.