About the Lakshmi Chalisa
The Lakshmi Chalisa is a devotional hymn in praise of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness. It describes her emergence from the churning of the ocean, her eternal companionship with Lord Vishnu across his incarnations, and her boundless compassion toward devotees. It is believed that reciting the Lakshmi Chalisa with devotion removes poverty and hardship, and brings wealth, wisdom, and lasting prosperity into the home. Below you can read the complete chalisa in easy Roman-script transliteration, along with its meaning, benefits, and how to recite it.
Lakshmi Chalisa — Lyrics in English
॥ Doha ॥
Matu Lakshmi Kari Kripa, Karo Hriday Mein Vaas।
Manokamna Siddha Kar, Puravahu Meri Aas॥
Sindhu Suta Vishnupriye, Nat Shir Baranbaar।
Riddhi Siddhi Mangalprade, Nat Shir Baranbaar॥
॥ Soratha ॥
Yahi Mor Ardaas, Haath Jod Vinati Karoon।
Sab Vidhi Karau Suvaas, Jai Janani Jagdambika॥
॥ Chaupai ॥
Sindhu Suta Main Sumirau Tohi। Gyan, Buddhi, Vidya Do Mohi॥
Tum Saman Nahin Koi Upkari। Sab Vidhi Purbahu Aas Hamari॥
Jai Jai Jagat Janani Jagdamba। Sabki Tumhi Ho Avalamba॥
Tum Hi Ho Ghat Ghat Vasi। Vinati Yahi Hamari Khasi॥
Jag Janani Jai Sindhu Kumari। Deenan Ki Tum Ho Hitkari॥
Vinvau Nitya Tumhin Maharani। Kripa Karau Jag Janani Bhavani॥
Kehi Vidhi Stuti Karau Tihari। Sudhi Leejai Aparaadh Bisari॥
Kripa Drishti Chitvavo Mam Ori। Jagjanani Vinati Sun Mori॥
Gyan Buddhi Jai Sukh Ki Data। Sankat Haro Hamari Mata॥
Ksheer Sindhu Jab Vishnu Mathayo। Chaudah Ratna Sindhu Mein Payo॥
Chaudah Ratna Mein Tum Sukhrasi। Seva Kiyo Prabhu Bani Dasi॥
Jab Jab Janm Jahan Prabhu Leenha। Roop Badal Tahan Seva Keenha॥
Swayam Vishnu Jab Nar Tanu Dhara। Leenheu Avadhpuri Avatara॥
Tab Tum Prakat Janakpur Mahin। Seva Kiyo Hriday Pulkahin॥
Apnaya Tohi Antaryami। Vishwa Vidit Tribhuvan Ki Swami॥
Tum Sam Prabal Shakti Nahin Aani। Kahan Lau Mahima Kahau Bakhani॥
Man Kram Vachan Karai Sevakai। Man-Ichchhit Vanchhit Phal Pai॥
Taji Chhal Kapat Aur Chaturai। Poojahin Vividh Bhanti Man Lai॥
Aur Haal Main Kahau Bujhai। Jo Yah Path Kare Man Lai॥
Tako Koi Kasht Na Hoi। Man Ichchhit Pavai Phal Soi॥
Trahi-Trahi Jai Dukh Nivarini। Trividh Taap Bhav Bandhan Harini॥
Jo Yah Chalisa Padhe Aur Padhave। Dhyan Lagakar Sune Sunavai॥
Tako Koi Na Rog Satavai। Putra Aadi Dhan Sampatti Pavai॥
Putra Heen Aru Sampatti Heena। Andha Badhir Kodhi Ati Deena॥
Vipra Bolaye Kai Path Karavai। Shanka Dil Mein Kabhi Na Lavai॥
Path Karavai Din Chalisa। Ta Par Kripa Karain Gaurisa॥
Sukh Sampatti Bahut Si Pavai। Kami Nahin Kahu Ki Aavai॥
Barah Maas Karai Jo Pooja। Tehi Sam Dhanya Aur Nahin Dooja॥
Pratidin Path Karai Man Mahin। Un Sam Koi Jag Mein Kahun Nahin॥
Bahu Vidhi Kya Main Karau Badai। Leya Pareeksha Dhyan Lagai॥
Kari Vishwas Karain Vrat Nema। Hoy Siddha Upjai Ur Prema॥
Jai Jai Jai Lakshmi Bhavani। Sab Mein Vyapit Ho Gun Khani॥
Tumharo Tej Prabal Jag Mahin। Tum Sam Kou Dayalu Kahun Nahin॥
Mohi Anath Ki Sudhi Ab Leejai। Sankat Kati Bhakti Mohi Deeje॥
Bhool Chook Kari Kshama Hamari। Darshan Deejai Dasha Nihari॥
Bin Darshan Vyakul Adhikari। Tumhin Akshat Dukh Sahte Bhari॥
Nahin Mohi Gyan Buddhi Hai Tan Mein। Sab Janat Ho Apne Man Mein॥
Roop Chaturbhuj Karke Dharan। Kasht Mor Ab Karahu Nivaran॥
Kahi Prakar Main Karau Badai। Gyan Buddhi Mohin Nahin Adhikai॥
Ramdas Ab Kahai Pukari। Karo Door Tum Vipati Hamari॥
॥ Doha ॥
Trahi Trahi Dukh Harini, Haro Vegi Sab Tras।
Jayati Jayati Jai Lakshmi, Karo Shatrun Ka Naash॥
Ramdas Dhari Dhyan Nit, Vinay Karat Kar Jor।
Matu Lakshmi Das Par, Karahu Daya Ki Kor॥
Meaning of the Lakshmi Chalisa
The devotee begins by seeking Goddess Lakshmi’s grace, wisdom, and blessings in the heart. The chalisa recalls her emergence as one of the fourteen treasures from the churning of the ocean of milk (Ksheer Sagar), and her eternal devotion to Lord Vishnu, taking form beside him in each of his incarnations — appearing in Janakpur when Vishnu took birth as Ram in Ayodhya. The devotee praises her as the mother of the universe, dwelling in every heart, and prays for forgiveness for any shortcomings, asking her to remove sorrow and grant knowledge, wisdom, and lasting prosperity.
Benefits of Reciting the Lakshmi Chalisa
- Regular recitation is believed to bring wealth, prosperity, and lasting peace into the home.
- Reciting on Fridays and during Diwali is considered especially auspicious.
- It is believed to remove financial hardship and difficulties.
- Brings success and growth in business and career.
🪔 How to Recite the Lakshmi Chalisa
- Bathe on Friday morning and wear clean clothes.
- Light a ghee lamp before an image of Goddess Lakshmi.
- Offer red flowers, a lotus flower, and sweets.
- Recite the Lakshmi Chalisa with devotion.
- Conclude with the aarti of the Goddess and distribute the prasad.
Read also: Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti (in English)
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Lakshmi Chalisa be recited?
It can be recited daily; Fridays and Diwali are considered especially auspicious.
What are the benefits of the Lakshmi Chalisa?
It is believed to bring wealth, prosperity, and peace, and to remove financial hardship.
What should be offered while reciting?
Red flowers, a lotus flower, and sweets are considered especially auspicious offerings to Goddess Lakshmi.