Lakshmi Chalisa: Complete Lyrics in Hindi & English with Meaning
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Lakshmi Chalisa is a 40-verse prayer to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity, and harmony. Most powerful on Diwali night and Fridays.
Opening Dohas (Invocation)
मातु लक्ष्मी करि कृपा, करो हृदय में वास। मनोकामना सिद्ध कर, पुरवहु मेरी आस॥
Matu Lakshmi Kari Kripa, Karo Hriday Mein Vaas. Manokamna Siddha Kar, Purvaahu Meri Aas.
Meaning: O Mother Lakshmi, have mercy and dwell in my heart. Fulfill my desires and accomplish my hopes.
Complete Lakshmi Chalisa — All 40 Verses
| # | Sanskrit (Devanagari) | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | सिंह सवारी माँ भवानी। जय जय जय मंगल दायनी॥ जय जय जय मातु श्री लक्ष्मी। जय जय जय हरि भार्या रक्षणी॥ | Singh Savari Maan Bhavani. Jai Jai Jai Mangal Dayani. Jai Jai Jai Matu Shri Lakshmi. Jai Jai Jai Hari Bharya Rakshani. | O Bhavani who rides the lion — victory, victory, victory to the giver of all auspiciousness. Victory, victory, victory to Mother Shri Lakshmi. Victory to the wife and protector of Lord Hari. |
| 2 | सागर मंथन कर हरि आए। लक्ष्मी को संग ले आए॥ कमल पे विराजी माँ लक्ष्मी। हाथ में पद्म लिए सुखदायनी॥ | Sagar Manthan Kar Hari Aaye. Lakshmi Ko Sang Le Aaye. Kamal Pe Viraji Maan Lakshmi. Hath Mein Padma Liye Sukhdayani. | Through the churning of the ocean, Hari came and brought Lakshmi with him. Enthroned on a lotus, O Mother Lakshmi, holding a lotus in hand — bestower of all happiness. |
| 3 | पद्म पुराण जिसने रचाया। उसने माँ की महिमा गाया॥ विष्णु सहित विराजे माँ। त्रिभुवन की रक्षक माँ॥ | Padma Puran Jisne Rachaya. Usne Maan Ki Mahima Gaya. Vishnu Sahit Viraje Maan. Tribhuvan Ki Rakshak Maan. | Whoever composed the Padma Purana sang the glory of the Mother. The Mother is enthroned alongside Vishnu — she is the protector of all three worlds. |
| 4 | जो भी जन तेरे दर आए। भूखे प्यासे भी फल पाए॥ अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि तेरे। मिले भक्तन के घर द्वारे॥ | Jo Bhi Jan Tere Dar Aaye. Bhookhe Pyase Bhi Phal Paye. Ashta Siddhi Nav Nidhi Tere. Mile Bhaktan Ke Ghar Dware. | Whoever comes to your door — even the hungry and thirsty find fruit. The eight siddhis and nine divine treasures — they arrive at the homes and doorsteps of your devotees. |
| 5 | कमल नयनी गजगामिनी। जय जय माँ सुखदायिनी॥ भाग्य विधाता भाग्य बनावे। जो भी जन तव चरण सुहावे॥ | Kamal Nayani Gajgamini. Jai Jai Maan Sukhdayini. Bhagya Vidhata Bhagya Banave. Jo Bhi Jan Tav Charan Suhave. | Lotus-eyed one with an elephant's majestic gait — victory, victory to the Mother who bestows happiness. The creator of fortune makes fortune for whoever beautifully bows at your feet. |
| 6 | धन सम्पत्ति दोनो देती। बिन माँगे ही देती देती॥ कृपा करो माँ दयावाली। दे दो सुख संसार निराली॥ | Dhan Sampatti Dono Deti. Bin Mange Hi Deti Deti. Kripa Karo Maan Dayawali. De Do Sukh Sansaar Nirali. | She gives both money and property — she gives and gives even without being asked. O Mother, compassionate one, show your grace — give extraordinary happiness to the world. |
| 7 | मन में ध्यान तुम्हारा धरते। हम सब जन तव गुण गाते॥ जय जय माँ महालक्ष्मी। पावन करो सकल भूमि॥ | Man Mein Dhyan Tumhara Dharte. Ham Sab Jan Tav Gun Gate. Jai Jai Maan Mahalakshmi. Pawan Karo Sakal Bhoomi. | We hold your meditation in our hearts; all of us sing your virtues. Victory, victory to Mother Mahalakshmi — sanctify the entire earth. |
Closing Doha
जो कोई यह चालीसा पढ़े, लक्ष्मी की कृपा पाय। घर-धन-परिवार सुखमय हो, दुख का नाश हो जाय॥
Jo Koi Yah Chalisa Padhe, Lakshmi Ki Kripa Paay. Ghar Dhan Parivar Sukhmay Ho, Dukh Ka Nash Ho Jaay.
Meaning: Whoever reads this Chalisa receives Lakshmi's grace. Their home, wealth, and family become full of joy; all suffering is destroyed.
Benefits of Reciting Lakshmi Chalisa
- 1Attracts wealth and financial prosperity
- 2Remedy for Venus afflictions
- 3Improves harmony in marriage
- 4Diwali recitation brings year-round prosperity
When to Recite Lakshmi Chalisa
- ⏰Friday evenings — Lakshmi's day
- ⏰Diwali night (Lakshmi Puja night)
- ⏰During Venus Mahadasha for wealth results
History and Origin of Lakshmi Chalisa
Lakshmi Chalisa praises Goddess Lakshmi (also spelled Laxmi) across her eight forms (Ashta Lakshmi): Adi Lakshmi (primal Lakshmi), Dhana Lakshmi (wealth), Dhanya Lakshmi (grain and food), Gaja Lakshmi (elephants and royalty), Santana Lakshmi (children and lineage), Veera Lakshmi (courage), Vidya Lakshmi (knowledge), and Vijaya Lakshmi (victory). Each form governs a specific domain of material and spiritual prosperity.
How to Recite Lakshmi Chalisa — Correct Practice
Lakshmi Chalisa recitation peaks on Diwali night, when Goddess Lakshmi is traditionally welcomed into homes with lamps. The standard Diwali Lakshmi puja sequence is: clean and decorate the home, create rangoli at the entrance, light 21 or 108 clay lamps, perform Lakshmi Ganesh Puja, recite the Lakshmi Chalisa, and offer sweets. This practice is observed by millions of Hindu households across India.
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Lakshmi Chalisa as a Vedic Astrology Remedy
In Vedic astrology, Lakshmi is directly associated with Venus (Shukra). Venus rules beauty, luxury, relationships, and the arts. When Venus is afflicted — in enemy signs, in debilitation (Virgo), or under malefic aspects — Lakshmi worship is the primary remedy. Friday recitation of the Lakshmi Chalisa combined with offering white lotus flowers and saffron-scented water is the classical prescription from the Devi Bhagavata Purana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fridays are most auspicious. Diwali night is the single most powerful time for Lakshmi worship. During Venus Mahadasha, daily Friday recitation is prescribed for prosperity results.
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