The complete 40-verse prayer to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity and divine abundance.
जय जय जय लक्ष्मी माता, दुख दारिद्र्य नाशकारी॥
सिन्धु सुता श्री क्षीर निवासिनी।
कमल वासिनी, पद्मधारिणी॥1॥
हरि की मनभावनी, जग-सुखदायिनी।
नारायण-वक्ष-स्थल-बिहारिणी॥2॥
श्वेत वर्ण है वस्त्र तुम्हारा।
रत्न मुकुट सिर अति मनोहारा॥3॥
कमल नयन, मुख चन्द्र-समाना।
अंग-अंग की छवि अति बखाना॥4॥
स्वर्णिम काया, दिव्य प्रकाशा।
मनोकामना पूर्ण करवासा॥5॥
दस भुजा तुम दस आयुध धारी।
महिषासुर-मर्दिनी महारानी॥6॥
श्री रूप तुम्हें सब संसार माने।
हरि के हिय में तुम्ही समाने॥7॥
जग-जनक निज पुत्री जानी।
लक्ष्मी नाम जगत-विख्यानी॥8॥
सागर मंथन में प्रकट भई।
देव-दानव-सब करें परसई॥9॥
विष्णु वरे तुम्हें वर बनाई।
श्रिया-पति नाम जगत में पाई॥10॥
दोनों पक्ष के पूजन लागे।
तव महिमा सब जग में जागे॥11॥
धन-धान्य देती हो अपार।
घर-घर में छाई सुख की बहार॥12॥
रिद्धि सिद्धि दाता तुम जाना।
संतन को देती हो वरदाना॥13॥
भक्त जो तुमको नित्य ध्याता।
दारिद्र्य दुख उसे नहिं सताता॥14॥
जो तुम्हारा व्रत शुक्रवार करे।
उसके घर में धन-भंडार भरे॥15॥
दीपावली में पूजन होता।
घर-घर में तब मंगल होता॥16॥
सोना-चाँदी, धन-माया।
सकल सम्पदा तुम ही दाया॥17॥
ऋण-कर्ता को मुक्त कराती।
भक्त जनों को निज पद देती॥18॥
धन्य-धन्य माँ तेरी महिमा।
कोटि-कोटि वन्दन है सीमा॥19॥
अंबुज लोचना चारु हासिनी।
त्रिभुवन मोहिनी, ब्रह्म-वासिनी॥20॥
दीपक की लौ-सी जग उजियारी।
तुम बिन सूनी सकल संसारी॥21॥
मोहन की मोहिनी अभिलाषी।
रासलीला में मुरली-भाषी॥22॥
नारायण की शक्ति अपारा।
जग पालन को तुम रखवारा॥23॥
भव सागर से पार उतारो।
दुख संकट सब दूर निवारो॥24॥
महामाया तुम महा अनन्ता।
अचिन्त्य रूप सुख की दाता॥25॥
धर्म-धुरंधर धर्म संहारी।
अधर्म का नाश करने वाली॥26॥
सुर-असुर सब तुम्हें मनाएं।
तव पद-पंकज नित्य पाएं॥27॥
शरण में आए जो भी जन।
उसको मिले सुख-धन-मन॥28॥
संतान देती हो जो निस्संतान।
तुम्हारी महिमा अति महान॥29॥
शुभ लग्न में विवाह कराती।
जीवन में नव आनंद लाती॥30॥
रोगी को निरोग तुम करती।
संकट में तुम सदा उबरती॥31॥
अंधे को तुम दृष्टि देती।
बहरे के कान खोल देती॥32॥
मूक को तुम वाणी देती।
लाचार को शक्ति देती॥33॥
पाप-विनाशिनी, पुण्य-प्रदायिनी।
दुष्ट-दलनी, सन्त-सहायिनी॥34॥
नाम तुम्हारो जो नित्य जपे।
घर में सुख-सम्पदा नित्य रहे॥35॥
विद्या बुद्धि देती हो अपार।
जीवन सफल होए संसार॥36॥
सुन्दर रूप, सुन्दर नाम।
तुमसे पूर्ण सकल सब काम॥37॥
जन्म जन्म की दरिद्रता नाशे।
चालीसा पाठ करें जो आशे॥38॥
लक्ष्मी माँ की कृपा हो जब।
संसार में सुखी हो तब॥39॥
चालीसा लक्ष्मी माँ का गावे।
सकल मनोरथ सिद्ध हो पावे॥40॥
सदा श्री लक्ष्मी माँ की जय।
घर घर में हो आनंद उदय॥
Jai Jai Jai Lakshmi Mata, Dukh Daridra Nashkari.
Sindhu Suta Shri Ksheer Nivasini. Kamal Vasini Padmdharini.1.
Hari Ki Manbhavni, Jag-Sukhdayni. Narayan-Vaksha-Sthal-Biharini.2.
Shwet Varna Hai Vastra Tumhara. Ratna Mukut Sir Ati Manohara.3.
Kamal Nayan Mukh Chandra-Samana. Ang-Ang Ki Chavi Ati Bakhana.4.
Swarnim Kaya Divya Prakasha. Manokamna Poorn Karwasa.5.
Das Bhuja Tum Das Aayudh Dhari. Mahishasur-Mardini Maharani.6.
Shri Roop Tumhen Sab Sansaar Maane. Hari Ke Hiya Mein Tumhi Samaane.7.
Jag-Janak Nij Putri Jaani. Lakshmi Naam Jagat-Vikhyani.8.
Sagar Manthan Mein Prakat Bhai. Dev-Danav-Sab Karen Parsai.9.
Vishnu Vare Tumhen Var Banai. Shriya-Pati Naam Jagat Mein Pai.10.
Donon Paksha Ke Poojan Lage. Tav Mahima Sab Jag Mein Jage.11.
Dhan-Dhanya Deti Ho Apaar. Ghar-Ghar Mein Chhai Sukh Ki Bahaar.12.
Riddhi Siddhi Data Tum Jaana. Santan Ko Deti Ho Vardaana.13.
Bhakt Jo Tumko Nitya Dhyata. Daridra Dukh Use Nahin Satata.14.
Jo Tumhara Vrat Shukravar Kare. Uske Ghar Mein Dhan-Bhandar Bhare.15.
Deepawali Mein Poojan Hota. Ghar-Ghar Mein Tab Mangal Hota.16.
Sona Chandi Dhan Maya. Sakal Sampada Tum Hi Daaya.17.
Rin-Karta Ko Mukt Karati. Bhakt Janon Ko Nij Pad Deti.18.
Dhanya-Dhanya Maa Teri Mahima. Koti-Koti Vandan Hai Seema.19.
Ambuj Lochana Charu Hasini. Tribhuvan Mohini Brahm-Vasini.20.
Deepak Ki Lau-Si Jag Ujiyari. Tum Bin Sooni Sakal Sansari.21.
Mohan Ki Mohini Abhilashi. Raasleela Mein Murali-Bhashi.22.
Narayan Ki Shakti Apara. Jag Palan Ko Tum Rakhwara.23.
Bhav Sagar Se Paar Utaro. Dukh Sankat Sab Door Nivaro.24.
Mahamaya Tum Maha Ananta. Achintya Roop Sukh Ki Data.25.
Dharm-Dharandhar Dharm Sanhari. Adharm Ka Naash Karne Wali.26.
Sur-Asur Sab Tumhen Manaaen. Tav Pad-Pankaj Nitya Paayen.27.
Sharan Mein Aaye Jo Bhi Jan. Isko Mile Sukh-Dhan-Man.28.
Santan Deti Ho Jo Nissantan. Tumhari Mahima Ati Mahaan.29.
Shubh Lagan Mein Vivah Karati. Jeevan Mein Nav Anand Laati.30.
Rogi Ko Nirog Tum Karti. Sankat Mein Tum Sada Ubarti.31.
Andhe Ko Tum Drishti Deti. Bahre Ke Kaan Khol Deti.32.
Mook Ko Tum Vani Deti. Lachaar Ko Shakti Deti.33.
Paap-Vinashini Punya-Pradayini. Dusht-Dalani Sant-Sahayini.34.
Naam Tumharo Jo Nitya Jape. Ghar Mein Sukh-Sampada Nitya Rahe.35.
Vidya Buddhi Deti Ho Apaar. Jeevan Saphal Hoye Sansaar.36.
Sundar Roop Sundar Naam. Tumse Poorna Sakal Sab Kaam.37.
Janam Janam Ki Daridrata Nashe. Chalisa Paath Karen Jo Aashe.38.
Lakshmi Maa Ki Kripa Ho Jab. Sansaar Mein Sukhi Ho Tab.39.
Chalisa Lakshmi Maa Ka Gave. Sakal Manorath Siddh Ho Pave.40.
Sada Shri Lakshmi Maa Ki Jai. Ghar Ghar Mein Ho Anand Uday.
Opening: O divine mother who creates auspiciousness and sustains all the world. Glory to Goddess Lakshmi who destroys sorrow and poverty.
1. Daughter of the ocean, Shri who dwells in the milk ocean. Dweller of the lotus, holder of the lotus.
2. Pleaser of Hari's mind, giver of world happiness. She who sports on Narayana's chest.
3. Your garments are white. A jeweled crown adorns your head most beautifully.
4. Lotus eyes, a face like the moon. Every part of your body is much praised.
5. Golden body with divine radiance. Abode of fulfillment of all heart's desires.
6. Ten-armed you hold ten weapons. Maharani, slayer of Mahishasura.
7. All the world recognizes your Shri form. You dwell within Hari's heart.
8. The world-creator knows you as his own daughter. Lakshmi is your name, famous throughout the world.
9. You appeared during the churning of the ocean. Gods and demons all approached you.
10. Vishnu chose you and made you his bride. You received the name Shriya-pati's consort throughout the world.
11. Both sides worship you. Your glory awakens throughout all the world.
12. You give immeasurable wealth and grain. Every home is filled with the abundance of happiness.
13. You are known as the giver of Riddhi and Siddhi. You give boons to the saints.
14. The devotee who meditates on you daily - poverty and sorrow do not torment him.
15. Whoever observes your Friday vow - their home fills with treasures of wealth.
16. You are worshipped during Deepawali. Then auspiciousness fills every home.
17. Gold, silver, wealth and material things. All prosperity is your gift.
18. You free those burdened with debt. You grant your devotees your own status.
19. Blessed, blessed is your glory O Mother. Crores of crores of salutations is the limit.
20. Lotus-eyed, beautifully smiling. Enchantress of the three worlds, dweller in Brahman.
21. You illuminate the world like a lamp's flame. Without you all the world is empty.
22. Desired by Mohana (Krishna) the enchantress. Speaking the flute language in the Rasa Lila.
23. You are Narayana's infinite power. Guardian for sustaining the world.
24. Take me across the ocean of existence. Remove all sorrow and danger far away.
25. Great Maya, supremely infinite. Of inconceivable form, giver of happiness.
26. Upholder of dharma, destroyer of adharma. Destroyer of unrighteousness.
27. Both gods and demons propitiate you. They always attain your lotus feet.
28. Whoever comes to your shelter - they receive happiness, wealth and peace of mind.
29. You give children to those without offspring. Your glory is supremely great.
30. You arrange marriages in auspicious moments. You bring new joy to life.
31. You heal the sick. You always rescue in danger.
32. You give sight to the blind. You open the ears of the deaf.
33. You give speech to the mute. You give strength to the helpless.
34. Destroyer of sins, giver of merit. Subduer of evil, helper of saints.
35. Whoever chants your name daily - happiness and prosperity always remain in their home.
36. You give immeasurable knowledge and wisdom. Life in the world becomes successful.
37. Beautiful form, beautiful name. Through you all work is fulfilled.
38. The poverty of many lifetimes is destroyed. For those who hopefully recite this Chalisa.
39. When Mother Lakshmi's grace comes - one becomes happy in the world.
40. Whoever sings Mother Lakshmi's Chalisa - all desires are fulfilled.
Final: Always victory to Shri Lakshmi Maa. May joy arise in every home.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakshmi Chalisa?
The complete 40-verse prayer to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity and divine abundance.
When should Lakshmi Chalisa be recited?
Lakshmi Chalisa is ideally recited during Friday, Diwali.
Who composed Lakshmi Chalisa?
Lakshmi Chalisa was composed by Traditional.
What are the benefits of Lakshmi Chalisa?
Lakshmi Chalisa is the 40-verse prayer to the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. It describes her golden form, her lotus throne, her emergence from the cosmic ocean and her relationship with Lord Vishnu. Reciting it on Fridays and during Diwali…