महालक्ष्मी मन्त्र (पद्मासने पद्मकरे)

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Word-by-Word Breakdown

पद्मासने

padmāsane

O you who are seated upon a lotus

पद्मकरे

padmakare

O you who hold lotuses in your hands

सर्वलोकैकपूजिते

sarvalokaikapūjite

O you who are uniquely worshipped by all the worlds

नारायणप्रिये

nārāyaṇapriye

O beloved (consort) of Lord Narayana (Vishnu)

देवि

devi

O Goddess (Mahalakshmi)

सुप्रीता

suprītā

well-pleased, gracious and favourable

भव

bhava

be, become (towards me)

सर्वदा

sarvadā

always, at all times

ॐ

oṁ

the primordial sacred sound, Pranava

श्रीं

śrīṁ

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

महालक्ष्म्यै

mahālakṣmyai

to the great Goddess Mahalakshmi

नमः

namaḥ

salutations, I bow, I offer myself

Complete Translation

हे कमल के आसन पर विराजमान, हाथों में कमल धारण करने वाली, समस्त लोकों द्वारा एकमात्र पूजनीया, भगवान नारायण की प्रिया देवी — हे देवी, मुझ पर सदा प्रसन्न एवं अनुकूल रहें। ॐ, महालक्ष्मी देवी को नमस्कार।

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Lakshmi dhyana and bija mantra, used in Lakshmi Puja and Diwali worship

Author: Traditional (Puranic / Tantric devotional liturgy)

Period: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Mahalakshmi mantra used for?▼

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.

What does the bija (seed) 'Shreem' mean?▼

'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.

When is the best time to chant this for business success?▼

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.

How is this verse related to Lord Vishnu?▼

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.

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