Om Shri Mahalakshmyai Namahॐ श्री महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Devoted to Goddess Mahalakshmi
Source: Sri Sukta / Lakshmi Mahatmyam
Transliteration
om shri mahalakshmyai namah
Meaning (English)
Om — salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi. The principal Lakshmi mantra invoking the supreme aspect of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Shri is the bija syllable for Lakshmi — embodying both material abundance and spiritual grace. Daily japa cultivates the proper relationship with wealth as divine grace rather than personal achievement.
Benefits (Phal)
Foremost mantra for cultivating right relationship with wealth, abundance, and prosperity. Daily japa attracts material well-being while simultaneously dissolving greed and clinging. Recommended during financial difficulties, business launches, investment decisions, and Diwali week. Foundational for Sri Vidya tradition practitioners.
When to Chant
Friday (Shukravar) at dusk, Diwali Lakshmi Puja eve, daily morning before business activities, Akshay Tritiya, Dhanteras.
How to Chant
Sit before Lakshmi image facing east. Light a ghee lamp + offer red lotus flowers. Chant 108 times on red coral or lotus seed mala. For wealth-blocking issues: chant 1008 times for 41 consecutive days. Conclude with offering yellow rice and dakshina.
Book a pandit for Om Shri Mahalakshmyai Namah 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.