Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and abundance, holds a revered position in Hindu spirituality. Her blessings are sought to achieve not only material success but also spiritual fulfilment. This blog delves into some of the most powerful Tantrik Lakshmi mantras, detailing their meanings, purposes, and the importance of proper guidance from a Guru for their effective and safe practice.
Understanding the Lakshmi Mantras
1. Tantrik Lakshmi Mantra for Diwali
Mantra: ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ऐं सौं ॐ ह्रीं क ए ई ल ह्रीं ह स क ह ल ह्रीं सकल ह्रीं सौं ऐं क्लीं ह्रीं श्री ॐ।
Meaning and Purpose: This mantra, to be recited 21×108 times (21 mala of Lakshmi Mantra) on Diwali, is a powerful invocation of Goddess Lakshmi. Each syllable in this mantra represents a divine energy aspect of Lakshmi. The repetition of the mantra is believed to amplify the blessings of the goddess, bringing prosperity and the removal of obstacles. Diwali, being a festival of lights and wealth, is particularly auspicious for this mantra’s recitation.
Guidance: Before practising this mantra, ensure you have proper initiation (Deeksha) from a qualified Guru. The ritual should be conducted with the Guru’s guidance to avoid any potential negative effects.
This Lakshmi Mantra is to be recited 21×108 times (21 mala of Lakshmi Mantra) on the day of Diwali.
This Laksmi Mantra is to be recited 1.25 lacs times within 72 days and do Havan after this. During this recitation worship goddess Laksmi with Shodashopachar vidhi.
2. Lakshmi Mantra for Abundance
Mantra: ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं त्रिभुवन महालक्ष्म्यै अस्मांक दारिद्र्य नाशय प्रचुर धन देहि देहि क्लीं ह्रीं श्रीं ॐ।
Meaning and Purpose: This mantra is to be recited 125,000 times within 72 days, followed by performing a Havan (sacred fire ritual). The mantra is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi and seeks to eliminate poverty while inviting abundant wealth. It includes the divine syllables ‘Shrim’, ‘Hrim’, and ‘Klim’, which are believed to have profound effects on material and spiritual well-being.
Guidance: Engage in this practice only under the supervision of a Guru. The complex nature of the mantra requires proper Siddhi (spiritual perfection) and understanding to ensure the desired outcomes and avoid misalignment.
3. Daily Office Lakshmi Mantra
Mantra: ॐ ह्री श्रीं क्रीं श्रीं क्रीं क्लीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मी मम गृहे धनं पूरय पूरय चिंतायै दूरय दूरय स्वाहा।
Meaning and Purpose: Reciting this mantra daily before heading to your office can help in bringing financial success and prosperity to your workplace. The mantra invokes Mahalakshmi to fill your home with wealth and remove obstacles related to financial growth.
Guidance: Daily chanting of this mantra can be beneficial if performed correctly and with devotion. However, seeking initial guidance from a Guru can help establish a strong connection with the divine energy.
4. Mahalakshmi Mantra
Mantra: ॐ सर्वाबाधा विनिर्मुक्तो, धन धान्यः सुतान्वितः। मनुष्यो मत्प्रसादेन भविष्यति न संशयः ॐ।
Meaning and Purpose: This mantra is a powerful prayer for removing all kinds of obstructions and for blessings of wealth and progeny. It emphasizes that through the grace of Goddess Mahalakshmi, one can overcome difficulties and gain prosperity.
Guidance: This mantra should be recited with proper understanding and ideally under the guidance of a Guru to ensure its efficacy and safety.
5. Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra
Mantra: ॐ श्री महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे विष्णु पत्न्यै च धीमहि तन्नो लक्ष्मी प्रचोदयात् ॐ।
Meaning and Purpose: The Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra is a revered chant for prosperity and success. It venerates Goddess Lakshmi as the consort of Lord Vishnu and seeks her guidance and blessings. The mantra is designed to align the devotee with divine energies for attaining prosperity.
Guidance: Daily recitation of this mantra can be powerful when done with dedication. Consulting a Guru for initiation and understanding can enhance the benefits of the chant.
6. Lakshmi Beej Mantra
Mantra: ॐ श्रीं श्रियें नमः।
|| Om Shring Shriye Namah ||
Meaning and Purpose: The Beej (seed) mantra for Lakshmi is a short but potent chant that encapsulates the essence of abundance and prosperity. The syllable ‘Shrim’ represents the divine energy of Lakshmi and is said to invoke her blessings effectively.
Guidance: This mantra is relatively simple and can be chanted daily. However, beginning this practice with Guru’s guidance can provide deeper insights and better results.
7. Shri Dakshina Lakshmi Stotram
Mantra:
“त्रैलोक्य पूजिते देवि कमला विष्णु वल्लभे
या त्वं अचला कृष्णे तथाभव मयी स्थिरा
कमला चञ्चला लक्ष्मी चला भूति: हरि प्रिया
पद्म पद्मलया सम्यक् उचैः श्री पद्मधारिणी
द्वादशैतानि नामानि लक्ष्मी सम्पूज्य यः पठेत्
स्थिरा लक्ष्मीर्भवेत् तस्य पुत्रधाराभिसह
इति श्री दक्षिणालक्ष्मी स्तोत्रम् सम्पूर्णम्”
Mantra (English):
“Trilokya Poojithe Dhevee Kamala Vishnu vallabhe
Yaya Thawam Achalaa Krishne Thathaa-bhava Mayee Sthiraa
Kamala Chanchala Lakshmi Chalaa Bhoothir Hari Priya
Padma Padmalayaa Samyak Uchai Shri Padma-dharini
Dwada-saithani Naamani Lakshmi Sampoojya Ya Padeth
Sthiraa Lakshmir Bhaved Thasya Puthra-dhara Abhi-saha
Ithi Shri Dakshina Lakshmi Stotram Sampoornam”
Meaning and Purpose: This stotra praises Goddess Lakshmi in her various forms and attributes, invoking her stability and blessings. Reciting this stotra is believed to bring lasting prosperity and stability in one’s life.
Guidance: For the best results, this stotra should be recited with proper ritualistic practice under the guidance of a knowledgeable Guru.
8. Jyesth Lakshmi Mantra
Mantra: ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं ज्येष्ठ लक्ष्मी स्वयम्भुवे ह्रीं ज्येष्ठायै नमः। Om Aing Hring Shring Jyesth Lakshmi Swayambhuve Hring Jyesthayai Namah ||
Purpose: This mantra is dedicated to Jyesth Lakshmi, who is considered the eldest and the most important form of Lakshmi. It is recited to seek her blessings for prosperity and stability.
Meaning :
‘Oh Goddess you are the one who is worshipped in all the three worlds, Oh Kamala, Oh Consort of Lord Vishnu, Oh Consort of Krishna, If only you are stable, And abide by me forever. Oh Kamala, Oh unstable one, Oh Lakshmi, Oh Goddess who moves everything, Oh Goddess of prosperity, Oh Darling of Hari, Oh Padma, Oh goddess who lives in lotus, Oh Goddess who is pleasant, Oh Goddess who is exalted, Oh Goddess of wealth, Oh Goddess who holds a lotus. If these twelve names of Lakshmi are read and worshipped, Lakshmi would be stable and he (who chants) would be with his wife and son. Thus ends the Dakshina Lakshmi Stotram.’
Guidance: Seek initiation from a Guru before practising this mantra to ensure its proper use and to enhance its effectiveness.
9. MahaLakshmi Yakshineevidya
Mantra: ॐ ह्रीं क्लीन महालक्ष्म्यै नमः। Om Hring kling MahaLakshmyai Namah ||
Meaning and Purpose: This mantra invokes Maha Lakshmi Yakshineevidya, a form of Lakshmi associated with immense power and abundance. It is used to attract wealth and prosperity.
Guidance: The recitation should be performed with a clear intention and ideally with guidance from a Guru to ensure the proper channelling of energies.
10. Shree Lakshmi Nrisingh Mantra
Mantra: ॐ ह्रीं क्ष्रौं श्रीं लक्ष्मी नृसिंहाय नमः। ॐ क्लीन क्ष्रौं श्रीं लक्ष्मी देव्यै नमः।
|| Om Hring Kshraung Shring Lakshmi Nrisinghay Namah || || Om Kling Kshraung Shring Lakshmi Devyai Namah ||
Meaning and Purpose: This mantra combines the energies of Lakshmi and Narasimha (the lion-faced form of Vishnu) to provide protection and wealth. It seeks to combine the qualities of strength and abundance.
Guidance: Recite this mantra under the guidance of a Guru to properly understand its combined energies and to avoid any potential imbalance.
11. Ekadashakshar Sidhda Lakshmi Mantra
Mantra: ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं सिध्द लक्ष्म्यै नमः। || Om Shring Hring Kling Shring Sidhda Lakshmyai Namah ||
Meaning and Purpose: This mantra is known as the Ekadashakshar (eleven-syllable) mantra, and it is used for attaining the blessings of the Siddha Lakshmi, who provides both material and spiritual wealth.
Guidance: Due to its potency, it is advisable to practice this mantra with proper initiation and guidance from a Guru.
12. Dwadashakshar MahaLakshmi Mantra
Mantra: ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं क्लीं सौ: जगात्प्रसुत्यै नमः। || Om Aing Hring Shring Kling Sauh Jagatprasutyai Namah ||
Meaning and Purpose: This twelve-syllable (Dwadashakshar) mantra invokes MahaLakshmi to bless with prosperity and stability in the world. It is a powerful chant for achieving material success and stability.
Guidance: Proper initiation and practice under the supervision of a Guru are essential for effective results.
Conclusion
The practice of Lakshmi mantras holds great significance in bringing wealth, prosperity, and spiritual growth. However, these powerful mantras must be practised with great care and respect. Always seek initiation and guidance from a knowledgeable Guru before embarking on these spiritual practices. This ensures that you harness the divine energies effectively while maintaining spiritual safety and integrity.