सौन्दर्यलहरी श्लोक ९९ — सरस्वत्या लक्ष्म्या — Benefits & How to Chant
सौन्दर्यलहरी श्लोक ९९ — सरस्वत्या लक्ष्म्या
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting सौन्दर्यलहरी श्लोक ९९ — सरस्वत्या लक्ष्म्या
Part of the phalashruti, declaring the great fruits of worshipping Devi
Promises the blessings of wisdom (Saraswati) and wealth (Lakshmi)
Assures liberation while living
the state of a jivanmukta
Says the devotee tastes Supreme Bliss (Parananda) here and now
Recited for both worldly fulfilment and final liberation
Inspires confidence in the all-completing power of devotion to the Mother
How to Chant सौन्दर्यलहरी श्लोक ९९ — सरस्वत्या लक्ष्म्या
Instructions
Facing east or north before the Mother's image or Sri Chakra, recite this verse as an affirmation of the fruits of Her worship, dwelling on the gifts of wisdom, abundance and liberation it promises. It is often chanted near the close of the hymn as a phalashruti. Repeat 9, 27 or 108 times with gratitude and faith in Her grace.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that sincere devotees of the Mother have been seen to gain the favour of Lakshmi and Saraswati together — prosperity and learning — and yet remain inwardly free, tasting even in the midst of the world the Supreme Bliss this verse describes.
Origin & History
Source: Soundarya Lahari, Verse 99
Author: Adi Shankaracharya
Near the conclusion of the Soundarya Lahari, this verse forms part of the phalashruti, the hymn's account of the fruits won by the Mother's devotee. It gathers together worldly blessings and liberation-in-life as the rewards of devotion and is set, like the rest, in the Shikharini metre.