Lakshmi Mata – Mahalakshmi Mantra
There are different versions of the Mahalakshmi Mantra, but one of the commonly recited mantras is:
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मयै नमः॥
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmayai Namah॥
The meaning of the Mahalakshmi Mantra:
- Om: The primordial sound, representing the essence of the universe.
- Shreem: Represents the divine energy of Goddess Lakshmi, associated with wealth and abundance.
- Hreem: Represents the divine energy of Goddess Lakshmi, associated with purity and spiritual growth.
- Kamale Kamalalaye: Refers to the lotus-like Goddess Lakshmi, who resides in the hearts of devotees.
- Praseed Praseed: An earnest prayer seeking blessings and grace from Goddess Lakshmi.
- Mahalakshmayai Namah: Salutations and reverence to Goddess Mahalakshmi.
This is a powerful and auspicious mantra dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. The mantra seeks the blessings and grace of Goddess Lakshmi to remove all obstacles and bestow wealth, prosperity, and children upon the devotee.
Chanting this mantra with devotion is believed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and attract positive energy, prosperity, and abundance into one's life. It is often recited during various Hindu rituals, especially during Diwali and other occasions dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, to seek her blessings and divine grace for a prosperous and fulfilling life.
By chanting this mantra, devotees express their gratitude and reverence to Goddess Lakshmi and seek her divine benevolence for removing financial difficulties and attaining material and spiritual abundance.