In Hinduism, Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. It is widely believed that poverty and hardship never enter a home where Goddess Lakshmi resides. While devotees observe fast and perform puja on this day, one of the most powerful and effective way to please Goddess Lakshmi is chanting the Shri Suktam - a sacred hymn from the Rigveda. Reciting Shri Suktam on Friday is believed to invoke the direct presence of Goddess Lakshmi and open the doors to abundance. Apart from Friday, it can be chanted daily as well.
Sri Suktam in English
Harih Om Hirannya-Varnnaam Harinniim Suvarnna-Rajata-Srajaam |
Chandraam Hirannmayiim Lakssmiim Jatavedo Ma Aavaha ||1||
Taam Ma Aavaha Jatavedo Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim |
Yasyaam Hirannyam Vindeyam Gaam-Ashvam Purussaan-Aham ||2||
Ashva-Puurvaam Ratha-Madhyaam Hastinaada-Prabodhiniim |
Shriyam Deviim-Upahvaye Shriirmaa Devii Jussataam ||3||
Kaam So-Smitaam Hirannya-Praakaaraam-Aardraam Jvalantiim Trptaam Tarpayantiim |
Padme Sthitaam Padma-Varnnaam Taam-Iha-Upahvaye Shriyam ||4||
Chandraam Prabhaasam Yashasaa Jvalantiim Shriyam Loke Deva-Jussttaam-Udaaraam |
Taam Padminiim-Iim Sharannam-Aham Prapadye-Alakssmiir-Me Nashyataam Tvaam Vrinne ||5||
Aaditya-Varnne Tapasoa-Adhi-Jaato Vanaspatis-Tava Vrikssah-Atha Bilvah |
Tasya Phalani Tapasaa-Nudantu Maaya-Antaraayaashca Baahyaa Alakssmiih ||6||
Upaitu Maam Deva-Sakhah Kiirtish-Cha Manninaa Saha |
Praadurbhuutah-Asmi Raassttre-Asmin Kiirtim-Riddhim Dadaatu To Me ||7||
Kssut-Pipaasaa-Malaam Jyesstthaam-Alakssmiim Naashayaamy-Aham |
Abhuutim-Asamrddhim Cha Sarvaam Nirnnuda Me Grhaat ||8||
Gandha-Dvaaraam Duraadharssam Nitya-Pussttaam Kariissinniim |
Iishvariing Sarva-Bhuutaanaam Taam-Iha-Upahvaye Shriyam ||9||
Manasah Kaamam-Aakuutim Vaacah Satyam-Ashiimahi |
Pashuunaam Rupam-Annasya Mayi Shriih Shrayataam Yashah ||10||
Kardamena Prajaa-Bhuutaa Mayi Sambhava Kardama |
Shriyam Vaasaya Me Kule Maataram Padma-Maaliniim ||11||
Aapah Srjantu Snigdhaani Cikliita Vasa Me Grhe |
Ni Cha Deviim Maataram Shriyam Vaasaya Me Kule ||12||
Aardraam Pusskarinniim Pussttim Pinggalaam Padma-Maaliniim |
Chandraam Hirannmayiim Lakssmiim Jatavedo Ma Aavaha ||13||
Aardraam Yah Karinniim Yassttim Suvarnnam Hema-Maaliniim |
Suuryaam Hirannmayiim Lakssmiim Jatavedo Ma Aavaha ||14||
Taam Ma Aavaha Jatavedo Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim |
Yasyaam Hirannyam Prabhuutam Gaavo Daasyah-Ashvaan Vindeyam Puurussaan-Aham ||15||
Yah Shuchih Prayato Bhuutvaa Juhu-Yaad-Aajyam-Anvaham |
Suuktam Pancadasharcam Cha Shriikaamah Satatam Japet ||16||
Padma-Aanane Padma Uuruu Padma-Akssii Padma-Sambhave |
Tvam Maam Bhajasva Padma-Akssii Yena Saukhyam Labhaami-Aham ||17||
Ashva-Daayi Go-Daayi Dhana-Daayi Mahaa-Dhane |
Dhanam To Me Jussataam Devi Sarva-Kaamaamsh-Cha Dehi To Me ||18||
Putra-Pautra Dhanam Dhaanyam Hasti-Ashva-Aadi-Gave Ratham |
Prajaanaam Bhavasi Maataa Aayussmantam Karotu Maam ||19||
Dhanam-Agnir-Dhanam Vaayur-Dhanam Suuryo Dhanam Vasuh |
Dhanam-Indro Brhaspatir-Varunnam Dhanam-Ashnute ||20||
Vainateya Somam Piba Somam Pibatu Vrtrahaa |
Somam Dhanasya Somino Mahyam Dadaatu Sominah ||21||
Na Krodho Na Cha Maatsarya Na Lobho Na-Ashubhaa Matih |
Bhavanti Krtpunnyaanaam Bhaktaanaam Shriisuuktam Japet-Sadaa ||22||
Varssantu Te Vibhaavari Divo Abhrasya Vidyutah |
Rohantu Sarva-Biija-Anyava Brahma Dvisso Jahi ||23||
Padma-Priye Padmini Padma-Haste Padma-Aalaye Padma-Dalaayata-Akssi |
Vishva-Priye Vissnnu Mano-Anukuule Tvat-Paada-Padmam Mayi Sannidhatsva ||24||
Yaa Saa Padma-Aasana-Sthaa Vipula-Kattitattii Padma-Patraayata-Akssii |
Gambhiiraa Varta-Naabhih Stanabhara Namita Shubhra Vastra-Uttariiyaa ||25||
Lakssmiir-Divyair-Gajendrair-Manni-Ganna-Khacitais-Snaapitaa Hema-Kumbhaih |
Nityam Saa Padma-Hastaa Mama Vasatu Grhe Sarva-Maanggalya-Yuktaa ||26||
Lakssmiim Kssiira-Samudra Raaja-Tanayaam Shriirangga-Dhaama-Iishvariim |
Daasii-Bhuuta-Samasta Deva Vanitaam Loka-Eka Diipa-Amkuraam ||27||
Shriimat-Manda-Kattaakssa-Labdha Vibhava Brahmaa-Indra-Ganggaadharaam |
Tvaam Trai-Lokya Kuttumbiniim Sarasijaam Vande Mukunda-Priyaam ||28||
Siddha-Lakssmiir-Mokssa-Lakssmiir-Jaya-Lakssmiis-Sarasvatii |
Shrii-Lakssmiir-Vara-Lakssmiishca Prasannaa Mama Sarvadaa ||29||
Vara-Angkushau Paasham-Abhiiti-Mudraam Karair-Vahantiim Kamala-Aasana-Sthaam |
Baala-Aarka Kotti Pratibhaam Tri-Netraam Bhaje-Aham-Aadyaam Jagat-Iishvariim Tvaam ||30||
Sarva-Manggala-Maanggalye Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike |
Sharannye Try-Ambake Devi Naaraayanni Namostu Te ||31||
Sarasija-Nilaye Saroja-Haste Dhavalatara-Amshuka Gandha-Maalya-Shobhe |
Bhagavati Hari-Vallabhe Manojnye Tri-Bhuvana-Bhuuti-Kari Prasiida Mahyam ||32||
Vissnnu-Patniim Kssamaam Deviim Maadhaviim Maadhava-Priyaam |
Vissnnoh Priyasakhiim Deviim Namaamy-Achyuta-Vallabhaam ||33||
Mahaalakssmii Ca Vidmahe Vissnnu-Patniim Cha Dhiimahi |
Tat-No Lakssmiih Pracodayaat ||34||
Shrii-Varcasyam-Aayussyam-Aarogyamaa-Vidhaat Pavamaanam Mahiyate |
Dhanam Dhaanyam Pashum Bahu-Putra-Laabham Shatasamvatsaram Diirghamaayuh ||35||
Rnna-Roga-Aadi-Daaridrya-Paapa-Kssud-Apamrtyavah |
Bhaya-Shoka-Manastaapaa Nashyantu Mama Sarvadaa ||36||
How To Recite Shri Sukta:
- After taking bath, wear clean white or pink clothes.
- Then place a picture or idol of Goddess Lakshmi on a mat.
- Place Shriyantra near her.
- Now, light incense and lamp.
- Then offer lotus flower to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Stand in front of Shriyantra and picture of Goddess Lakshmi and recite Sri Suktam.
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