Mahalakshmi Stotram (Padmasane)पद्मासने पद्मकरे
Devoted to Goddess Mahalakshmi
Source: Shri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam — attributed to Indra
Transliteration
padmasane padmakare sarva-lokaika-pujite narayana-priye devi suprasanna bhaven mama
Meaning (English)
O Goddess seated on the lotus, holder of the lotus, worshipped by all worlds; beloved consort of Narayana — may you be pleased with me. Opening verse of the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam — eight-verse hymn attributed to Indra after he was restored from a curse and re-instated as king of the gods by Lakshmi grace. Full ashtakam contains 8 verses, this is the first and most widely recited.
Benefits (Phal)
Recited especially for restoration of lost prosperity, recovery from financial setbacks, attraction of patron support, and cultivation of generous spirit. The full 8-verse Mahalakshmi Ashtakam considered uniquely powerful when chanted 8 times on 8 consecutive Fridays. Indra prescription for kings + leaders facing fortune reversal.
When to Chant
Friday at dusk (Lakshmi sandhya), Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Akshay Tritiya, before major business deals, during financial difficulty, on Lakshmi Jayanti.
How to Chant
Read all 8 verses in classical anushtubh meter. Recite 1, 3, 8, or 16 times. For restoration of fortune: recite 8 times for 8 consecutive Fridays. Pair with Sri Sukta on Diwali night.
Book a pandit for Mahalakshmi Stotram (Padmasane) jaap
Major sankalp (1.25 lakh count or more) traditionally requires a trained pandit. Verified pandits perform on your behalf with full video proof + sankalpa with your gotra/nakshatra.