ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता,
जीते जगत जगदंबा।
दीननाथ नाथ, भूतनाथ,
प्रणमि सर्वार्थ सिद्धि।
जय लक्ष्मी माता,
जय लक्ष्मी माता।
पद्मासन धर, कमलविहारिणि,
सिद्धिप्रदा, महालक्ष्मी,
धरती माता की कन्या।
जय लक्ष्मी माता,
जय लक्ष्मी माता।
शरीर के रंगीली बिचित्र यज्ञ,
तू पूजा करके अपने परम घर में।
जय लक्ष्मी माता,
जय लक्ष्मी माता।
पद्मपद्मके ही कर,
नीलांजन चमकते व्रुंदापुरश्।
जय लक्ष्मी माता,
जय लक्ष्मी माता।
Story of Goddess Lakshmi:
Goddess Lakshmi is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, representing wealth, prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with four hands, sitting or standing on a lotus flower, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. She is the consort of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe.
Birth of Goddess Lakshmi:
According to Hindu mythology, Lakshmi’s birth is associated with the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), a story found in both the Bhagavata Purana and the Vishnu Purana.
In this myth, the gods (Devas) and demons (Asuras) decided to churn the cosmic ocean to obtain the Amrita (nectar of immortality). To churn the ocean, they used the Mount Mandara as the churning rod and the serpent Vasuki as the rope. After much struggle, a variety of divine objects emerged from the ocean, including the goddess Lakshmi.
When Lakshmi appeared from the ocean, she was radiant and divine, and the gods immediately recognized her as the goddess of wealth. Lakshmi chose Lord Vishnu as her consort, symbolizing the harmony between material wealth and spiritual prosperity. She is said to bring prosperity and wealth, but she also represents spiritual growth and inner peace, which is why she is so highly venerated.
Lakshmi and Vishnu’s Union:
Lakshmi’s marriage to Lord Vishnu is symbolic of the divine balance between material and spiritual wealth. Vishnu, who sustains and protects the universe, represents the maintenance of cosmic order, while Lakshmi, as his consort, is the divine energy that sustains wealth, prosperity, and good fortune in the world.
Lakshmi is also associated with abundance in all aspects of life. She is said to bless her devotees with Righteousness (Dharma), Wealth (Artha), Desire (Kama), and Liberation (Moksha), which together represent the four objectives of human life in Hindu philosophy known as the Purusharthas.
Importance of Lakshmi Puja:
The most popular time to worship Goddess Lakshmi is during Diwali, the festival of lights. It is believed that on the night of Diwali, Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees, bringing with her wealth, happiness, and prosperity. People clean their homes and decorate them with lights and rangolis, offering prayers and sweets to invite Lakshmi into their lives.
In addition to Diwali, Lakshmi is also worshipped during Varalakshmi Vratam, a South Indian festival dedicated to her, and on Fridays in many homes across India.