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🕉 Lakshmi Chalisa

📿 Lakshmi Chalisa

Chalisa

AuthorRamdas

LanguageAwadhi/Braj-mixed Hindi

VersesDoha + soratha + 39 chaupais + doha

Recitation timeabout 8 minutes

Special daysFriday, Deepavali, Sharad Purnima

MalaLotus-seed/crystal

The Lakshmi Chalisa describes Mother Lakshmi as the «treasure of happiness» among the fourteen jewels of the churning of the ocean, and as Vishnu's companion in every avatar (as Sita of Janakpur when he came to Ayodhya). Its message: Lakshmi's grace comes to those who give up deceit and serve with mind, word and deed.

📖 Full text — with meaning

Tap «Roman (English) script» to see the original Devanagari text.

॥ दोहा ॥ मातु लक्ष्मी करि कृपा, करो हृदय में वास। मनोकामना सिद्ध करि, पुरवहु मेरी आस॥

|| Doha || Matu Lakshmi Kari Kripa, Karo Hriday Men Vas | Manokamana Siddha Kari, Puravhu Meri As ||

O Mother Lakshmi, graciously dwell in my heart; fulfil my wishes and my hopes.

॥ सोरठा ॥ यही मोर अरदास, हाथ जोड़ विनती करूँ। सब विधि करौ सुवास, जय जननि जगदम्बिका॥

|| Soratha || Yahi Mor Aradas, Hath Jod Vinati Karun | Sab Vidhi Karau Suvas, Jai Janni Jagdambika ||

This is my prayer — with folded hands I entreat; O Mother of the world, Jagadamba, make (my home and life) fragrant (prosperous) in every way.

सिन्धु सुता मैं सुमिरौं तोही। ज्ञान बुद्धि विद्या दे मोही॥

Sindhu Suta Main Sumiraun Tohi | Gyan Buddhi Vidya De Mohi ||

O daughter of the ocean, I remember you; give me knowledge, intelligence and learning.

तुम समान नहिं कोई उपकारी। सब विधि पुरवहु आस हमारी॥

Tum Saman Nahin Koi Upakari | Sab Vidhi Puravhu As Hamari ||

There is no benefactor like you; fulfil our hopes in every way.

जय जय जगत जननि जगदम्बा। सबकी तुम ही हो अवलम्बा॥

Jai Jai Jagat Janni Jagdamba | Sabki Tum Hi Ho Avalamba ||

Victory to you, Mother of the world, Jagadamba; you are the support of all.

तुम ही हो सब घट घट वासी। विनती यही हमारी खासी॥

Tum Hi Ho Sab Ghat Ghat Vasi | Vinati Yahi Hamari Khasi ||

You dwell in every heart; this is our special prayer.

जगजननी जय सिन्धु कुमारी। दीनन की तुम हो हितकारी॥

Jagjanni Jai Sindhu Kumari | Dinan Ki Tum Ho Hitakari ||

Victory to you, Mother of the world, princess of the ocean; you are the well-wisher of the humble.

विनवौं नित्य तुमहिं महारानी। कृपा करौ जग जननि भवानी॥

Vinavaun Nitya Tumahin Maharani | Kripa Karau Jag Janni Bhavani ||

O great queen, I pray to you daily; be gracious, Mother of the world, Bhavani.

केहि विधि स्तुति करौं तिहारी। सुधि लीजै अपराध बिसारी॥

Kehi Vidhi Stuti Karaun Tihari | Sudhi Lijai Aparadh Bisari ||

How shall I praise you? Forgive my faults and take care of me.

कृपा दृष्टि चितवो मम ओरी। जगजननी विनती सुन मोरी॥

Kripa Drishti Chitavo Mam Ori | Jagjanni Vinati Sun Mori ||

Look upon me with a merciful glance; O Mother of the world, hear my prayer.

ज्ञान बुद्धि जय सुख की दाता। संकट हरो हमारी माता॥

Gyan Buddhi Jai Sukh Ki Data | Sankat Haro Hamari Mata ||

Victory to you, Mother, giver of knowledge, intelligence and happiness; remove our troubles.

क्षीरसिन्धु जब विष्णु मथायो। चौदह रत्न सिन्धु में पायो॥

Kshirasindhu Jab Vishnu Mathayo | Chaudah Ratna Sindhu Men Payo ||

When Vishnu had the ocean of milk churned, fourteen jewels came out of the ocean.

चौदह रत्न में तुम सुखरासी। सेवा कियो प्रभु बनि दासी॥

Chaudah Ratna Men Tum Sukharasi | Seva Kiyo Prabhu Bani Dasi ||

Among those fourteen jewels you were the treasure of happiness; you served the Lord as his attendant.

जब जब जन्म जहाँ प्रभु लीन्हा। रूप बदल तहँ सेवा कीन्हा॥

Jab Jab Janma Jahan Prabhu Linha | Rup Badal Tahan Seva Kinha ||

Whenever and wherever the Lord took birth, you changed form and served him there.

स्वयं विष्णु जब नर तनु धारा। लीन्हेउ अवधपुरी अवतारा॥

Svayan Vishnu Jab Nar Tanu Dhara | Linheu Avadhpuri Avatara ||

When Vishnu himself took a human body and incarnated in Ayodhya —

तब तुम प्रगट जनकपुर माहीं। सेवा कियो हृदय पुलकाहीं॥

Tab Tum Pragat Janakpur Mahin | Seva Kiyo Hriday Pulakahin ||

then you appeared in Janakpur (as Sita) and served him with a thrilled heart.

अपनाया तोहि अन्तर्यामी। विश्व विदित त्रिभुवन की स्वामी॥

Apanaya Tohi Antaryami | Vishva Vidit Tribhuvan Ki Svami ||

The indwelling Lord accepted you; you are world-renowned, the mistress of the three worlds.

तुम सम प्रबल शक्ति नहिं आनी। कहँ लौं महिमा कहौं बखानी॥

Tum Sam Prabal Shakti Nahin Ani | Kahan Laun Mahima Kahaun Bakhani ||

There is no other power as mighty as you; how far can I describe your glory?

मन क्रम वचन करै सेवकाई। मन इच्छित वांछित फल पाई॥

Man Kram Vachan Karai Sevakai | Man Ichchhit Vanchhit Phal Pai ||

One who serves you with mind, deed and word obtains the desired fruit.

तजि छल कपट और चतुराई। पूजहिं विविध भाँति मनलाई॥

Taji Chhal Kapat Aur Chaturai | Pujahin Vividh Bhanti Manlai ||

Giving up deceit, fraud and cleverness, worship (her) in many ways with a focused mind.

और हाल मैं कहौं बुझाई। जो यह पाठ करै मन लाई॥

Aur Hal Main Kahaun Bujhai | Jo Yah Path Karai Man Lai ||

Let me explain one more thing — whoever recites this with a focused mind,

ताको कोई कष्ट न होई। मन इच्छित पावै फल सोई॥

Tako Koi Kashta Na Hoi | Man Ichchhit Pavai Phal Soi ||

suffers no trouble and obtains the fruit he desires.

त्राहि त्राहि जय दुःख निवारिणि। त्रिविध ताप भव बन्धन हारिणी॥

Trahi Trahi Jai Duhkh Nivarini | Trividh Tap Bhav Bandhan Harini ||

O remover of sorrow, protect us, protect us; you remove the three kinds of suffering and the bondage of worldly life.

जो चालीसा पढ़ै पढ़ावै। ध्यान लगाकर सुनै सुनावै॥

Jo Chalisa Padhai Padhavai | Dhyan Lagakar Sunai Sunavai ||

Whoever reads or teaches this chalisa, or listens to or recites it with attention,

ताकौ कोई न रोग सतावै। पुत्र आदि धन सम्पत्ति पावै॥

Takau Koi Na Rog Satavai | Putra Adi Dhan Sampatti Pavai ||

no disease troubles him; he obtains children, wealth and property.

पुत्रहीन अरु सम्पति हीना। अन्ध बधिर कोढ़ी अति दीना॥

Putrahin Aru Sampati Hina | Andha Badhir Kodhi Ati Dina ||

One who is childless, without wealth, blind, deaf, leprous or very poor —

विप्र बोलाय कै पाठ करावै। शंका दिल में कभी न लावै॥

Vipra Bolay Kai Path Karavai | Shanka Dil Men Kabhi Na Lavai ||

let him invite a brahmin and have it recited (with faith), never letting doubt into his heart.

पाठ करावै दिन चालीसा। ता पर कृपा करैं गौरीसा॥

Path Karavai Din Chalisa | Ta Par Kripa Karain Gaurisa ||

If he has it recited for forty days, even Gaurisha (Shiva) grants him grace.

सुख सम्पत्ति बहुत सी पावै। कमी नहीं काहू की आवै॥

Sukh Sampatti Bahut Si Pavai | Kami Nahin Kahu Ki Avai ||

He obtains much happiness and wealth; there is no lack of anything.

बारह मास करै जो पूजा। तेहि सम धन्य और नहिं दूजा॥

Barah Mas Karai Jo Puja | Tehi Sam Dhanya Aur Nahin Duja ||

One who worships all twelve months — no one else is as blessed as he.

प्रतिदिन पाठ करै मन माहीं। उन सम कोइ जग में कहुँ नाहीं॥

Pratidin Path Karai Man Mahin | Un Sam Koi Jag Men Kahun Nahin ||

One who recites it daily in his mind — there is no one like him anywhere in the world.

बहुविधि क्या मैं करौं बड़ाई। लेय परीक्षा ध्यान लगाई॥

Bahuvidhi Kya Main Karaun Badai | Ley Pariksha Dhyan Lagai ||

What more praise shall I give in many ways — test it yourself with meditation.

करि विश्वास करै व्रत नेमा। होय सिद्ध उपजै उर प्रेमा॥

Kari Vishvas Karai Vrat Nema | Hoy Siddha Upajai Ur Prema ||

One who keeps the vow and rules with faith attains success, and love arises in his heart.

जय जय जय लक्ष्मी भवानी। सब में व्यापित हो गुण खानी॥

Jai Jai Jai Lakshmi Bhavani | Sab Men Vyapit Ho Gun Khani ||

Victory to you, Lakshmi Bhavani; you pervade all, a mine of virtues.

तुम्हरो तेज प्रबल जग माहीं। तुम सम कोउ दयालु कहुँ नाहीं॥

Tumharo Tej Prabal Jag Mahin | Tum Sam Kou Dayalu Kahun Nahin ||

Your radiance is mighty in the world; there is no one as compassionate as you.

मोहि अनाथ की सुधि अब लीजै। संकट काटि भक्ति मोहि दीजै॥

Mohi Anath Ki Sudhi Ab Lijai | Sankat Kati Bhakti Mohi Dijai ||

Now take care of me, an orphan; cut away my troubles and give me devotion.

भूल चूक करि क्षमा हमारी। दर्शन दीजै दशा निहारी॥

Bhul Chuk Kari Kshama Hamari | Darshan Dijai Dasha Nihari ||

Forgive our mistakes and lapses; seeing my condition, give me darshan.

बिन दर्शन व्याकुल अधिकारी। तुमहि अछत दुःख सहते भारी॥

Bin Darshan Vyakul Adhikari | Tumahi Achhat Duhkh Sahte Bhari ||

Without your darshan this devotee is restless; even while you are present he suffers heavy sorrow.

नहिं मोहिं ज्ञान बुद्धि है तन में। सब जानत हो अपने मन में॥

Nahin Mohin Gyan Buddhi Hai Tan Men | Sab Janat Ho Apane Man Men ||

I have no knowledge or wisdom within me; you know everything in your own mind.

रूप चतुर्भुज करके धारण। कष्ट मोर अब करहु निवारण॥

Rup Chaturbhuj Karke Dharan | Kashta Mor Ab Karhu Nivaran ||

Taking your four-armed form, now remove my suffering.

केहि प्रकार मैं करौं बड़ाई। ज्ञान बुद्धि मोहि नहिं अधिकाई॥

Kehi Prakar Main Karaun Badai | Gyan Buddhi Mohi Nahin Adhikai ||

How shall I praise you — I have no great knowledge or intelligence.

॥ दोहा ॥ त्राहि त्राहि दुख हारिणी, हरो वेगि सब त्रास। जयति जयति जय लक्ष्मी, करो शत्रु को नाश॥ रामदास धरि ध्यान नित, विनय करत कर जोर। मातु लक्ष्मी दास पर, करहु दया की कोर॥

|| Doha || Trahi Trahi Dukh Harini, Haro Vegi Sab Tras | Jayati Jayati Jai Lakshmi, Karo Shatru Ko Nash || Ramadas Dhari Dhyan Nit, Vinay Karat Kar Jor | Matu Lakshmi Das Par, Karhu Daya Ki Kor ||

O remover of sorrow, protect us, quickly remove all fear; victory to you, Lakshmi, destroy enemies. Ramdas, meditating daily, prays with folded hands — O Mother Lakshmi, cast a merciful glance on this servant.

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📅 Next auspicious days (from our panchang)

23 Oct (Friday)
25 Oct (Sunday) — Sharad Purnima
30 Oct (Friday)
6 Nov (Friday)
8 Nov (Sunday) — Deepavali
13 Nov (Friday)

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🪔 How to chant / recite

Time: Friday evening, after lighting the lamp.
Method: A ghee lamp, lotus/red flowers and kheer or mishri as bhog before Lakshmi-Ganesha; Lakshmi Aarti after the chalisa.
Count: Once daily; for a special sankalpa, 40 days (the chalisa itself says «for forty days»).

🛕 Puja vidhi (step by step)

🧺 Items needed

Picture/idol of Maa Lakshmi (with Ganesha)
Lotus or red/pink flowers
Roli, kumkum, turmeric, akshata
Cowries, lotus seeds, coins (as per tradition)
Ghee lamps
Kheer, batashe, makhana or sweets as bhog
Perfume, incense
Shri Yantra (if available)

🪷 Procedure

Bathe and wear clean clothes; clean the puja place and spread a fresh cloth on the altar (chowki).
Do achamana (sip water three times) and purify hands and mouth; sit on an asana and calm the mind.
Light a lamp of ghee or sesame oil — by tradition the lamp is kept to the deity's right.
Take water, akshata (unbroken rice) and a flower in the right hand and make the sankalpa — your name, gotra, place, date and the purpose of the puja, spoken or in the mind; then let the water fall to the ground.
First remember Shri Ganesha (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah).
First worship Ganesha; then invoke Maa Lakshmi.
Bathe with water/panchamrit, offer red/pink cloth, roli-kumkum, turmeric, akshata and lotus flowers.
Light ghee lamps, offer bhog; chant «Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah» or recite Shri Sukta / Lakshmi Chalisa.
Sing «Om Jai Lakshmi Mata».
Finally perform aarti, offer pushpanjali (flowers) and do parikrama (or turn around in your place).
Ask forgiveness for any mistakes in the puja, distribute the prasad and take it yourself.

⚠️ Rules & precautions

Cleanliness of the home and puja place is the first condition of Lakshmi puja.
Friday, Purnima, Sharad Purnima and Deepavali are special days for Lakshmi.
Do not keep the house dark at dusk — lighting a lamp is the custom.
Narayana (Vishnu) is also remembered in Lakshmi puja.

🌟 Benefits (as per tradition)

A prayer for happiness and prosperity at home and removal of troubles.
The chalisa's message — «give up deceit, fraud and cleverness» — Lakshmi comes through honesty and hard work.

These are traditional beliefs described in scriptures; results are understood to depend on faith, discipline and one's own actions.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When should the Lakshmi Chalisa be recited?

Specially on Friday evenings, Deepavali, Sharad Purnima and Akshaya Tritiya; it can also be recited daily.

Who is «Ramdas» in the chalisa?

The name of the author, given in the last doha.

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