Here are some of the most common and powerful Lakshmi Mantras, with their Sanskrit, transliteration, and meaning.
1. Mahalakshmi Bija Mantra (Seed Mantra)
This is one of the most fundamental and potent mantras for invoking Goddess Lakshmi.
Sanskrit: ॐ श्रीं
Transliteration: Om Shreem
Meaning: "Om" is the primordial sound of the universe. "Shreem" is the Bija (seed) mantra for Lakshmi, representing the energy of abundance, wealth, beauty, and prosperity. It is believed to attract the positive vibrations of the goddess. Read More>>
2. Mahalakshmi Mantra for Wealth and Prosperity
This mantra is a direct invocation of Mahalakshmi, the great goddess of wealth and fortune.
Sanskrit: ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मी मम गृहे धनं पूरय पूरय चिंतायै दूरय दूरय स्वाहा।
Transliteration: Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Mahalakshmi Mama Grihe Dhanam Pooraya Pooraya Chintayai Dooraya Dooraya Swaha.
Meaning: "O Divine Mahalakshmi, fill my home with wealth and remove all my worries and obstacles. I offer this prayer with full surrender." This mantra is chanted to attract financial prosperity and to overcome stress and financial concerns. Read More>>
3. Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri Mantra is a highly revered form of prayer, and this version is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.
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: "Om, let us meditate on the Great Goddess Sri Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. May that effulgent Maha Lakshmi Devi inspire and illuminate our mind with understanding." This mantra is chanted to seek divine blessings for both material and spiritual enlightenment. Read More>>
4. Simple Lakshmi Mantra
This is a simple yet effective mantra that can be used for daily chanting.
Sanskrit: ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं लक्ष्मीभ्यो नमः
Transliteration: Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhyo Namah
Meaning: "Om and salutations to the Goddess of wealth and prosperity." This mantra combines two powerful Bija mantras, "Hreem" (representing power, divine consciousness) and "Shreem" (representing abundance), to invoke the blessings of Lakshmi. Read More>>