Lakshmi Mantra
लक्ष्मी
Invoke the divine grace of Goddess Lakshmi with these sacred mantras for wealth, prosperity, and abundance. From the potent Lakshmi Beej Mantra to the ancient Shri Suktam, each chant opens the doors to material and spiritual prosperity.
All Goddess Lakshmi Mantras
Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै धीमहि। तन्नो लक्ष्मीः प्रचोदयात्॥
A Gayatri-format prayer seeking Goddess Lakshmi's divine wisdom, prosperity, and intellectual inspiration.
Mahalakshmi Mantra
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Salutations to the great Goddess Lakshmi — a simple yet powerful mantra for invoking wealth and prosperity.
Shri Suktam
हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम्। चन्द्रां हिरण्मयीं लक्ष्मीं जातवेदो म आवह॥ तां म आवह जातवेदो लक्ष्मीमनपगामिनीम्। यस्यां हिरण्यं विन्देयं गामश्वं पुरुषानहम्॥
The most ancient Vedic hymn to Lakshmi — a powerful invocation for wealth, radiance, and the permanent presence of prosperity.
Kanakdhara Stotram Mantra
ॐ कनकधाराय नमः
Salutations to the golden rain — invoking Lakshmi's blessing to shower wealth upon the devoted.
Ashta Lakshmi Mantra
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ऐं सौं ॐ ह्रीं क अ ई ल ह्रीं ह स क ह ल ह्रीं सकलह्रीं ॐ अष्टलक्ष्म्यै नमः
A comprehensive beej mantra invoking all eight forms of Lakshmi — seeking wealth, wisdom, courage, progeny, victory, food, beauty, and spiritual fulfillment.
About Lakshmi Mantra
Goddess Lakshmi, known as Shri or Mahalakshmi, is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, and abundance. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, and is worshipped as the divine mother who bestows both material and spiritual riches upon her devotees. Lakshmi mantras are among the most widely chanted sacred sounds in Hindu households, temples, and spiritual gatherings across the world.
The worship of Lakshmi has its roots in the Vedic period. The Shri Suktam, one of the most ancient hymns dedicated to her, appears as an appendix to the Rigveda and is still recited daily in temples and homes throughout India. The name "Lakshmi" is derived from the Sanskrit root "laksh," meaning to perceive or observe, signifying that she is the goddess who leads her devotees toward their goals and helps them recognize true wealth in all its forms.
Lakshmi mantras operate on the principle that sound vibrations can align the practitioner's energy with the frequency of abundance and prosperity. When chanted with devotion and correct pronunciation, these mantras are believed to remove financial obstacles, attract wealth, bring harmony to relationships, and create an aura of grace and beauty around the practitioner. The vibrations activate the Anahata (heart) and Manipura (solar plexus) chakras, which govern generosity, self-worth, and the capacity to receive.
Goddess Lakshmi manifests in eight primary forms known as Ashta Lakshmi, each representing a different dimension of wealth: Adi Lakshmi (primeval wealth), Dhana Lakshmi (monetary wealth), Dhanya Lakshmi (agricultural wealth), Gaja Lakshmi (royal wealth), Santana Lakshmi (wealth of progeny), Veera Lakshmi (wealth of courage), Vijaya Lakshmi (wealth of victory), and Vidya Lakshmi (wealth of knowledge). Understanding these eight forms reveals that Lakshmi's blessings extend far beyond money — they encompass every dimension of a prosperous and fulfilling life.
The mythology surrounding Lakshmi is deeply connected to the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), where she emerged seated on a lotus flower, radiant and adorned with gold, choosing Lord Vishnu as her eternal consort. This origin story symbolizes that true prosperity arises from sustained effort (the churning) and divine grace working together.
Lakshmi mantras are particularly effective when chanted during Fridays, which are sacred to the goddess, during the festival of Diwali (the festival of lights dedicated to Lakshmi), during Navaratri, and on Purnima (full moon) nights. The month of Sharad (October-November) is considered the most auspicious time for intensive Lakshmi sadhana, as it encompasses both Navaratri and Diwali.
For practitioners seeking financial stability, career growth, business success, marital harmony, or overall abundance in life, a consistent practice of Lakshmi mantras combined with sincere devotion can bring transformative results. The key principle underlying all Lakshmi worship is that prosperity flows most abundantly to those who approach it with generosity, gratitude, and a pure heart.
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Written & Curated By
Chakshu Chhabra
Founder, MantraList.in
LinkedInI grew up in a household where every morning began with the fragrance of incense and the sound of aarti. What started as a family tradition became a deeply personal practice — I found that chanting mantras before work brought clarity to my decisions, calm to stressful days, and a sense of connection that nothing else could.
As an entrepreneur, I noticed that authentic mantra resources online were either incomplete or hard to follow. So I built MantraList.in — a place where seekers can find accurate Sanskrit text, proper pronunciation, word-by-word meaning, and practical chanting guides, all in one place. Every Lakshmi Mantra page on this site is personally reviewed by me to ensure the Sanskrit is correct and the guidance is rooted in tradition.
When I am not building MantraList.in, I perform evening aarti with my family — a ritual that keeps me grounded through the demands of entrepreneurship. I believe mantras are not just words; they are vibrations that transform your inner world, and everyone deserves access to them.