durgadevilakshmishakradi-stuti

Ya Shrih Svayam Sukritinam

या श्रीः स्वयं सुकृतिनाम् in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 Friday mornings, during Navaratri, or daily at dawn before a Devi or Lakshmi image·📜 Durga Saptashati Chapter 4

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

This radiant verse is from the Shakradi Stuti (the hymn sung by Indra and the gods) in the fourth chapter of the Durga Saptashati, after the slaying of Mahishasura. It declares that the Goddess is the very fortune (Shri) dwelling in good homes and the wisdom in discerning hearts, while she withdraws as ill-fortune from the wicked — affirming that prosperity, intelligence, faith and modesty are all forms of the one Devi. It ends with the prayer 'protect the universe, O Devi.'

Origin & Story

Durga Saptashati Chapter 4 · Sage Markandeya (Rishi Markandeya) · Ancient (c. 400–600 CE, Markandeya Purana)

After the Goddess Durga vanquished Mahishasura at the end of Chapter 3, Indra and the host of gods offered the Shakradi Stuti in Chapter 4 of the Devi Mahatmya. In this verse they recognise the Devi as Shri herself in the homes of the good, as discrimination in the wise, and as faith and modesty in the noble — extolling her as the inner power behind every virtue and all good fortune.

✦ As told in scripture

Tradition holds that households where this verse of the Shakradi Stuti is recited with sincerity during Navaratri are blessed by Lakshmi's presence, with want and misfortune (Alakshmi) departing as the Goddess takes up residence as the family's fortune.

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The Mantra

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yā śrīḥ svayaṃ sukṛtināṃ bhavaneṣvalakṣmīḥ pāpātmanāṃ kṛtadhiyāṃ hṛdayeṣu buddhiḥ śraddhā satāṃ kulajanaprabhavasya lajjā tāṃ tvāṃ natāḥ sma paripālaya devi viśvam

Meaning:She who is Shri (Lakshmi) herself in the homes of the virtuous and Alakshmi (ill-fortune) in the homes of the sinful, who is intelligence in the hearts of the wise, faith in the good and modesty in the high-born — to you, that very Goddess, we bow. Protect the universe, O Devi.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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yā śrīḥ🔊She who is Shri (Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune and abundance)

svayam🔊herself, in person

sukṛtināṃ bhavaneṣu🔊in the homes of the virtuous and meritorious

alakṣmīḥ🔊Alakshmi — misfortune, ill-luck (in the homes of the sinful)

pāpātmanām🔊of the sinful-souled, the wicked

kṛtadhiyāṃ hṛdayeṣu🔊in the hearts of the discerning and wise

buddhiḥ🔊intelligence, discriminating wisdom

śraddhā satām🔊faith in the good and the noble

kulajanaprabhavasya lajjā🔊modesty in those born of noble lineage

tāṃ tvām🔊to you, that very one

natāḥ sma🔊we are bowed down, we bow

paripālaya🔊protect, cherish completely

devi🔊O Goddess

viśvam🔊the universe, the whole world

Benefits of Chanting या श्रीः स्वयं सुकृतिनाम्

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Invokes the Goddess as Shri-Lakshmi to bring fortune, abundance and prosperity into the home

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Believed to drive away Alakshmi (poverty, misfortune, negativity) from the household

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Cultivates buddhi (discernment), shraddha (faith) and lajja (modesty) as forms of the Devi

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A complete daily prayer for the welfare and protection of family and the world

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Often recited as part of Durga Saptashati paath during Navaratri for material and spiritual gain

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Aligns the devotee's home with virtue, attracting the Goddess's gracious presence

How to Chant या श्रीः स्वयं सुकृतिनाम्

Repetitions11times

Best TimeFriday mornings, during Navaratri, or daily at dawn before a Devi or Lakshmi image

Sit facing east or north before an image of Durga or Lakshmi after bathing. Light a lamp and recite this verse from the Shakradi Stuti with devotion, ideally 11 or 108 times, contemplating the Goddess as the fortune of the home and the wisdom of the heart. It may be chanted on its own or within a full reading of Durga Saptashati Chapter 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete या श्रीः स्वयं सुकृतिनाम् written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

It is a verse from the Shakradi Stuti in Chapter 4 of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmya), part of the Markandeya Purana. The gods, led by Indra (Shakra), sing it in gratitude after the Goddess slays the buffalo-demon Mahishasura.

The verse teaches that the same Goddess manifests as fortune (Shri/Lakshmi) in the homes of the virtuous and as misfortune (Alakshmi) in the homes of the wicked. It is a reminder that prosperity follows righteous conduct and withdraws from sin.

Yes. Because it praises the Devi as Shri-Lakshmi dwelling in good homes, devotees recite it to invite abundance, drive away poverty, and bless the household, especially on Fridays and during Navaratri.