The Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra is a highly revered prayer that combines the power of the Gayatri Mantra—one of the most sacred chants in Hinduism—with the specific energy of Goddess Lakshmi. It is not just a plea for material wealth, but a request for divine intelligence and enlightenment to guide one's life towards a path of abundance and prosperity in all its forms.
Sanskrit
ॐ श्री महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे
विष्णु पत्न्यै च धीमहि
तन्नो लक्ष्मी प्रचोदयात् ॐ॥
Transliteration
Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe
Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dheemahi
Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat Om
Meaning and Significance
The mantra can be broken down into three main parts, each with a profound meaning:
Part 1: ॐ श्री महालक्ष्म्यै च विद्महे (Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe)
Meaning: "Om, let us know and meditate on the Great Goddess Sri Lakshmi."
Significance: This is the opening invocation. "Om" sets the sacred tone, while "Shree" is the seed sound of Lakshmi. "Mahalakshmyai" directly addresses the Great Goddess. The phrase "Vidmahe" signifies a deep desire not just to worship, but to truly "know" and "understand" her divine essence.
Part 2: विष्णु पत्न्यै च धीमहि (Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dheemahi)
Meaning: "Who is the consort of Lord Vishnu, let us meditate on her."
Significance: This part establishes Lakshmi's inseparable connection to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe. By meditating on her as "Vishnu Patnyai" (the wife of Vishnu), the chanter acknowledges her role as the source of all cosmic wealth, stability, and sustenance. The word "Dheemahi" is a request for higher intellect and spiritual clarity to perceive her divine nature.
Part 3: तन्नो लक्ष्मी प्रचोदयात् ॐ (Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat Om)
Meaning: "May that effulgent Maha Lakshmi Devi inspire and illuminate our mind."
Significance: This is the core of the prayer. "Tanno" means "that one," referring back to Goddess Lakshmi. "Prachodayat" is the crucial word, meaning "to inspire," "to motivate," or "to illuminate." The chanter is not just asking for wealth, but for the wisdom and intellect to acquire and use it properly. The prayer is a request for a change in consciousness, a shift in mindset from one of lack to one of abundance and divine guidance.
Benefits of Chanting
Regular chanting of the Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra is believed to bring a wide range of benefits, both material and spiritual:
Attraction of Wealth and Prosperity: It is a potent tool for attracting financial success, career growth, and overall material abundance.
Mental Clarity and Wisdom: Unlike other mantras that focus solely on wealth, this mantra is a prayer for a higher intellect, helping the chanter make wise decisions in life and business.
Removal of Negativity: The vibrations are believed to dispel negative thoughts, financial worries, and feelings of scarcity, creating a positive and harmonious environment.
Inner Peace and Contentment: By seeking both material and spiritual well-being, the mantra fosters a sense of inner peace and fulfillment, helping the chanter realize that true wealth is holistic.
Strengthening of Faith: The regular practice deepens one's faith and devotion, strengthening the connection with the divine.
