Dhanalakshmi Stotram in English
Dhanalakshmi Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, specifically in her form as Dhanalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This stotram is chanted by devotees to seek financial stability, abundance, and blessings for a prosperous life. It is believed that regular recitation of this stotram brings material and spiritual wealth while removing financial difficulties.
Meaning and Significance of Dhanalakshmi Stotram
Dhanalakshmi Stotram is a powerful Sanskrit hymn that praises Goddess Dhanalakshmi’s divine qualities. “Dhana” means wealth, and “Lakshmi” represents the goddess of fortune. According to Hindu traditions, Goddess Lakshmi has eight forms, collectively known as Ashta Lakshmi, and Dhanalakshmi is one of them, symbolizing material wealth and prosperity.
By chanting this stotram with devotion, devotees believe they can attract financial success, clear debts, and improve their overall prosperity. The vibrations produced by the sacred verses are said to remove negative energies and create an atmosphere of abundance.
Dhanalakshmi Stotram in English
śrī dhanadā uvāca |
dēvī dēvamupāgamya nīlakaṇṭhaṁ mama priyam |
kr̥payā pārvatī prāha śaṅkaraṁ karuṇākaram || 1 ||
śrī dēvyuvāca |
brūhi vallabha sādhūnāṁ daridrāṇāṁ kuṭumbinām |
daridradalanōpāyamañjasaiva dhanapradam || 2 ||
śrī śiva uvāca |
pūjayan pārvatīvākyamidamāha mahēśvaraḥ |
ucitaṁ jagadambāsi tava bhūtānukampayā || 3 ||
sa sītaṁ sānujaṁ rāmaṁ sāñjanēyaṁ sahānugam |
praṇamya paramānandaṁ vakṣyē:’haṁ stōtramuttamam || 4 ||
dhanadaṁ śraddhadhānānāṁ sadyaḥ sulabhakārakam |
yōgakṣēmakaraṁ satyaṁ satyamēva vacō mama || 5 ||
paṭhantaḥ pāṭhayantō:’pi brāhmaṇairāstikōttamaiḥ |
dhanalābhō bhavēdāśu nāśamēti daridratā || 6 ||
bhūbhavāṁśabhavāṁ bhūtyai bhaktikalpalatāṁ śubhām |
prārthayēttāṁ yathākāmaṁ kāmadhēnusvarūpiṇīm || 7 ||
dhanadē dharmadē dēvi dānaśīlē dayākarē |
tvaṁ prasīda mahēśāni yadarthaṁ prārthayāmyaham || 8 ||
dharā:’marapriyē puṇyē dhanyē dhanadapūjitē |
sudhanaṁ dhārmikē dēhi yajamānāya satvaram || 9 ||
ramyē rudrapriyē rūpē rāmarūpē ratipriyē |
śikhīsakhamanōmūrtē prasīda praṇatē mayi || 10 ||
āraktacaraṇāmbhōjē siddhisarvārthadāyikē |
samastaguṇasampannē sarvalakṣaṇalakṣitē |
śaraccandramukhē nīlē nīlanīrajalōcanē || 12 ||
cañcarīka camū cāru śrīhāra kuṭilālakē |
mattē bhagavatī mātaḥ kalakaṇṭharavāmr̥tē || 13 ||
hāsā:’valōkanairdivyairbhaktacintāpahārikē |
rūpa lāvaṇya tārūṇya kārūṇya guṇabhājanē || 14 ||
kvaṇatkaṅkaṇamañjīrē lasallīlākarāmbujē |
rudraprakāśitē tattvē dharmādhārē dharālayē || 15 ||
prayaccha yajamānāya dhanaṁ dharmaikasādhanam |
mātastvaṁ mē:’vilambēna diśasva jagadambikē || 16 ||
kr̥payā karuṇāgārē prārthitaṁ kuru mē śubhē |
vasudhē vasudhārūpē vasuvāsavavanditē || 17 ||
dhanadē yajamānāya varadē varadā bhava |
brahmaṇyairbrāhmaṇaiḥ pūjyē pārvatīśivaśaṅkarē || 18 ||
stōtraṁ daridratāvyādhiśamanaṁ sudhanapradam |
śrīkarē śaṅkarē śrīdē prasīda mayi kiṅkarē || 19 ||
pārvatīśaprasādēna surēśakiṅkarēritam |
śraddhayā yē paṭhiṣyanti pāṭhayiṣyanti bhaktitaḥ || 20 ||
sahasramayutaṁ lakṣaṁ dhanalābhō bhavēddhruvam |
dhanadāya namastubhyaṁ nidhipadmādhipāya ca |
bhavantu tvatprasādānmē dhanadhānyādisampadaḥ || 21 ||
iti śrī dhanalakṣmī stōtram |
divyāmbaradharē divyē divyamālyānuśōbhitē || 11 ||
Benefits of Chanting Dhanalakshmi Stotram
- Attracts Wealth and Prosperity – Regular recitation is believed to invite financial stability and success in business or career.
- Removes Financial Struggles – It helps devotees overcome debts and monetary difficulties.
- Enhances Positive Energy – The vibrations of the stotram cleanse negative energies and create an environment of abundance.
- Brings Peace and Happiness – By worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, devotees experience peace, harmony, and overall well-being.
- Improves Business Growth – Entrepreneurs and traders often recite this stotram to ensure business growth and profitability.
- Protects from Misfortune – Goddess Dhanalakshmi’s blessings shield devotees from financial losses and hardships.
Best Time and Method for Chanting
- Best Time – The most auspicious time to recite the Dhanalakshmi Stotram is during Brahma Muhurta (early morning before sunrise) or in the evening during Lakshmi Puja.
- Days to Chant – Fridays, Akshaya Tritiya, Diwali, and Purnima (full moon day) are considered highly beneficial.
- Method –
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Sit in a quiet place, preferably in a Lakshmi temple or home altar.
- Light a ghee lamp and offer flowers, incense, and sweets to the goddess.
- Chant the stotram with devotion and focus.
- Conclude with an aarti and distribute prasad.
