By Ardhu 
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The Lakshmi Chalisa, a hymn of 40 verses, is a devotional tribute to Mata Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. As the consort of Lord Vishnu and the universal symbol of abundance, Mata Lakshmi is revered by millions of devotees who seek her blessings to overcome financial difficulties, achieve success, and attain spiritual growth. Known as Jagat Janani (Mother of the Universe), she is believed to reside in homes where her devotees recite her prayers with devotion and purity.
The Lakshmi Chalisa is much more than a collection of hymns; it is an invocation of divine grace and a guide to leading a life of prosperity, wisdom, and peace. This sacred prayer praises the goddess’s virtues, narrates her compassionate deeds, and highlights her role as the bestower of material and spiritual wealth. Devotees chant the Chalisa especially during auspicious occasions such as Diwali, Sharad Purnima, and Fridays dedicated to Mata Lakshmi.
Below, we delve into the complete Lakshmi Chalisa in Hinglish, its spiritual and practical significance, themes, symbolism, and detailed benefits of regular recitation.
Lakshmi Chalisa Lyrics
॥ Doha ॥
Maatu Lakshmi Kari Kripa,
Karo Hriday Mein Vaas।
Manokamna Siddh Kare,
Puravhu Meri Aas॥
॥ Soratha ॥
Yahi Mor Ardaas,
Haath Jod Vinati Karoon।
Sab Vidhi Karau Suvaas,
Jai Janani Jagdambika॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Sindhu Suta Main Sumirau Tohi।
Gyaan Buddhi Vidya Do Mohi॥
Tum Samaan Nahin Koi Upkaari।
Sab Vidhi Puravhu Aas Hamaari॥
Jai Jai Jagat Janani Jagdamba।
Sabki Tumhi Ho Avalamba॥
Tum Hi Ho Sab Ghat Ghat Ki Vaasi।
Vinati Yahi Hamaari Khaasi॥
Jag Janani Jai Sindhu Kumari।
Deenan Ki Tum Ho Hitkaari॥
Vinvau Nitya Tumhi Maharani।
Kripa Karo Jag Janani Bhavani॥
Kahi Vidhi Stuti Karoon Tihari।
Sudhi Leejai Aparadh Bisaari॥
Kripa Drishti Chitvavho Mam Ori।
Jag Janani Vinati Sun Mori॥
Gyaan Buddhi Sab Sukh Ki Daata।
Sankat Haro Hamaari Maata॥
Ksheer Sindhu Jab Vishnu Mathayo।
Chaudah Ratna Sindhu Mein Paayo॥
Chaudah Ratna Mein Tum Sukhrasi।
Seva Kiyo Prabhuhin Ban Daasi॥
Jab Jab Janm Jahaan Prabhu Leenha।
Roop Badal Tahan Seva Keenha॥
Swayam Vishnu Jab Nar Tanu Dhaara।
Leenheu Ayodhya Puri Avataara॥
Tab Tum Pragat Janakpur Mahi।
Seva Kiyo Hriday Pulkaahi॥
Apnaayo Tohi Antaryaami।
Vishva Vidit Tribhuvan Ke Swami॥
Tum Sam Prabal Shakti Nahin Aani।
Kahan Lau Mahima Kahaan Bakhaani॥
Man Kram Vachan Karai Sevakai।
Man Ichhit Vaanchhit Phal Paai॥
Taji Chhal Kapat Aur Chaturai।
Poojahin Vividh Bhaanti Man Laai॥
Aur Haal Main Kahaan Bujhaai।
Jo Yah Paath Karai Man Laai॥
Taako Koi Kasht Na Hoi।
Man Ichhit Phal Paavai Soi॥
Traahi Traahi Jai Dukh Nivaarini।
Trividh Taap Bhav Bandhan Haarini॥
Jo Yah Chalisa Padhein Padhaavai।
Dhyaan Lagakar Sunai Sunaavai॥
Taako Koi Na Rog Sataavai।
Putra Aadi Dhan Sampatti Paavai॥
Putraheen Aru Sampatti Heena।
Andh Badhir Kothi Ati Deena॥
Vipra Bolai Ke Paath Karavai।
Shanka Dil Mein Kabhi Na Laavai॥
Paath Karavai Din Chalisa।
Ta Par Kripa Karein Gaurisa॥
Sukh Sampatti Bahut So Paavai।
Kami Nahin Kaahu Ki Aavai॥
Baarah Maas Karai Jo Pooja।
Tehi Sam Dhany Aur Nahin Dooja॥
Pratidin Paath Karai Man Mahi।
Un Sam Koi Jag Mein Kahu Nahin॥
Bahu Vidhi Kya Main Karoon Badai।
Ley Pareeksha Dhyaan Lagai॥
Kari Vishwas Karai Vrat Nema।
Hoy Siddh Upajai Ur Prema॥
Jai Jai Jai Lakshmi Maharani।
Sab Mein Vyaapit Ho Gunkhani॥
Tumharo Tej Prabal Jag Mahi।
Tum Sam Kou Dayaalu Kahun Nahin॥
Mohin Anaath Ki Sudh Ab Leejai।
Sankat Kaati Bhakti Mohi Deejai॥
Bhool Chook Kari Kshama Hamaari।
Darshan Deejai Dasha Nihaari॥
Bin Darshan Vyakul Adhikaari।
Tumhi Akshat Dukh Sahate Bhaari॥
Nahi Mohin Gyaan Buddhi Hai Man Mein।
Sab Jaanat Hon Apne Man Mein॥
Roop Chaturbhuj Karke Dhaaran।
Kasht Mor Ab Karhu Nivaaran॥
Kahi Prakaar Main Karoon Badai।
Gyaan Buddhi Mohi Nahin Adhikai॥
Ramdas Ab Kahai Pukaari।
Karo Door Tum Vipatti Hamaari॥
॥ Doha ॥
Traahi Traahi Dukh Haarini,
Haro Begi Sab Traas।
Jayati Jayati Jai Lakshmi,
Karo Shatru Ka Naash॥
Significance of Lakshmi Chalisa
The Lakshmi Chalisa holds profound religious and spiritual importance for devotees seeking financial stability, inner peace, and spiritual fulfillment. Regular recitation is said to:
- Remove Financial Obstacles: Mata Lakshmi, as the goddess of wealth, eliminates financial hardships and ensures stability.
- Grant Abundance: She blesses devotees with material and spiritual prosperity.
- Foster Inner Peace: The Chalisa creates a sense of tranquility and optimism in one’s life.
- Strengthen Devotion: It deepens the connection between devotees and Mata Lakshmi, instilling faith and gratitude.
- Provide Protection: It shields against negative influences and promotes positivity.
Themes and Symbolism
Core Themes
- Universal Provider: Mata Lakshmi is portrayed as the eternal provider of both material and spiritual wealth.
- Compassion and Grace: Her compassionate deeds reflect her boundless kindness.
- Harmony and Prosperity: The verses emphasize her role in maintaining balance and harmony in the universe.
Symbolism
- Sindhu Suta (Daughter of the Ocean): Reflects eternal prosperity and abundance.
- Chaturbhuj (Four Arms): Represents the four pursuits of life—Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation).
- Lotus: Denotes purity and spiritual enlightenment.
Benefits of Reciting Lakshmi Chalisa
- Financial Stability: It alleviates monetary issues and promotes financial growth.
- Mental Clarity: Encourages focus and clarity of thought.
- Family Harmony: Ensures peace and love in the household.
- Success in Ventures: Facilitates smooth completion of tasks and new endeavors.
- Overall Well-Being: Instills positivity and keeps negativity at bay.
Conclusion
The Lakshmi Chalisa is not just a prayer but a spiritual guide for invoking the grace of Mata Lakshmi. It connects devotees with the divine source of abundance, wisdom, and peace. Reciting it regularly can transform lives by eliminating obstacles, bringing prosperity, and fostering a deeper understanding of life’s purpose.
Embrace the divine blessings of Mata Lakshmi by incorporating this sacred hymn into your daily prayers. Jai Lakshmi Mata!