Shri Lakshmi Narayana Stotram: Invoking the Divine Blessings of Prosperity, Protection, and Spiritual Awakening
| Sanskrit/Hindi | Translation | Meaning |
| चक्रं विद्या वर घट गदा दर्पणम् पद्मयुग्मं दोर्भिर्बिभ्रत्सुरुचिरतनुं मेघविद्युन्निभाभम् । गाढोत्कण्ठं विवशमनिशं पुण्डरीकाक्षलक्ष्म्यो- रेकीभूतं वपुरवतु वः पीतकौशेयकान्तम् ॥ १॥ |
Chakram Vidyā vara ghaṭa gadā darpaṇam Padmayugmaṁ dorbhirbibhrat surachiratanum Meghavidyun nibhābham Gādhotkaṇṭhaṁ vivaśam anishaṁ puṇḍarīkākṣa lakṣmyo Rekībhūtaṁ vapuravatu vaḥ pītakaushēyakāntam. |
Salutations to the divine couple, Lord Lakshmi Narayana, who holds the discus, knowledge, excellent mace, and mirror, Whose beautiful form resembles a dark rain-laden cloud, Who has a deep, resonant voice, and whose eyes are like blooming lotus petals, May that radiant form adorned with yellow silk bestow prosperity upon you. |
| शंखचक्रगदापद्मकुंभाऽ ऽदर्शाब्जपुस्तकम्। बिभ्रतं मेघचपलवर्णं लक्ष्मीहरिं भजे ॥२॥ |
Śaṁkhacakragadāpadmakumbhā darsābjapustakam Bibhrataṁ meghachapalavarṇaṁ Lakṣmīharaṁ bhaje. |
I worship Lord Hari, the bearer of the conch, discus, mace, and lotus, Whose complexion resembles a restless rain cloud, The one who grants prosperity and is accompanied by Goddess Lakshmi. |
| विद्युत्प्रभाश्लिष्टघनोपमानौ शुद्धाशयेबिंबितसुप्रकाशौ। चित्ते चिदाभौ कलयामि लक्ष्मी- नारायणौ सत्त्वगुणप्रधानौ ॥३॥ |
Vidyutprabhā śliṣṭaghanopamānau Śuddhāśayebimbita suprakāśau Chitte chidābhau kalayāmi lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇau sattvaguṇapradhānau. |
I meditate upon Lord Lakshmi Narayana, Whose form shines brilliantly like lightning, Whose pure mind is reflected in His divine abode, Who embodies consciousness and bliss, And who is predominated by the quality of goodness. |
| लोकोद्भवस्थेमलयेश्वराभ्यां शोकोरुदीनस्थितिनाशकाभ्याम्। नित्यं युवाभ्यां नतिरस्तु लक्ष्मी- नारायणाभ्यां जगतः पितृभ्याम् ॥४॥ |
Lokodbhavasthēmalayēśvarābhyām Śōkōrudīnasthitināśakābhyām Nityaṁ yuvābhyāṁ natirastu lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇābhyāṁ jagataḥ pitṛbhyām. |
By the grace of Lord Lakshmi Narayana, Who originated from the ocean of milk and resides on the mountain, Sorrow, poverty, and the destruction of the world come to an end, May my salutations be ever-present to them, the parents of the universe. |
| सम्पत्सुखानन्दविधायकाभ्यां भक्तावनाऽनारतदीक्षिताभ्याम् । नित्यं युवाभ्यां नतिरस्तु लक्ष्मी- नारायणाभ्यां जगतः पितृभ्याम् ॥५॥ |
Sampatsukhānandavidhāyakābhyām Bhaktāvana’nāratadīkṣitābhyām Nityaṁ yuvābhyāṁ natirastu lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇābhyāṁ jagataḥ pitṛbhyām. |
By the constant worship of Lord Lakshmi Narayana, Who bestows wealth, happiness, and bliss to His devotees, May my salutations be ever-present to them, the parents of the universe. |
| दृष्ट्वोपकारे गुरुतां च पञ्च- विंशावतारान् सरसं दधत्भ्याम् । नित्यं युवाभ्यां नतिरस्तु लक्ष्मी नारायणाभ्यां जगतः पितृभ्याम् ॥६॥ |
Dr̥ṣṭvōpakārē gurutāṁ cha pancha- Vim̐śāvatārān sarasaṁ dadhatbhyām Nityaṁ yuvābhyāṁ natirastu lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇābhyāṁ jagataḥ pitṛbhyām. |
Having seen the five and twenty avatars, Assumed by the compassionate Guru, May my salutations be ever-present to them, the parents of the universe. |
| क्षीरांबुराश्यादिविराट्भवाभ्यां नारं सदा पालयितुं पराभ्याम् । नित्यं युवाभ्यां नतिरस्तु लक्ष्मी- नारायणाभ्यां जगतः पितृभ्याम् ॥७॥ |
Kṣīrāmburāśyādivirāṭbhavābhyām Nāraṁ sadā pālayituṁ parābhyām Nityaṁ yuvābhyāṁ natirastu lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇābhyāṁ jagataḥ pitṛbhyām. |
By the worship of Lord Lakshmi Narayana, Who protects the world like a boat in the ocean of milk, May my salutations be ever-present to them, the parents of the universe. |
| दारिद्र्यदुःखस्थितिदारकाभ्यां दयैवदूरीकृतदुर्गतिभ्याम् नित्यं युवाभ्यां नतिरस्तु लक्ष्मी- नारायणाभ्यां जगतः पितृभ्याम् ॥८॥ |
Dāridryaduḥkhasthitidārakābhyām Dayaivadūrīkritadurgatibhyām Nityaṁ yuvābhyāṁ natirastu lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇābhyāṁ jagataḥ pitṛbhyām. |
By the compassion of Lord Lakshmi Narayana, Miseries, troubles, and difficult situations are removed, May my salutations be ever-present to them, the parents of the universe. |
| भक्तव्रजाघौघविदारकाभ्यां स्वीयाशयोद्धूतरजस्तमोभ्याम्। नित्यं युवाभ्यां नतिरस्तु लक्ष्मी- नारायणाभ्यां जगतः पितृभ्याम् ॥९॥ |
Bhaktavrajāghaughavidārakābhyām Svīyāśayōddhūtarajastamōbhyām Nityaṁ yuvābhyāṁ natirastu lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇābhyāṁ jagataḥ pitṛbhyām. |
By the destruction of the sins of devotees, Cleansed by their own devotion and dispelling darkness and ignorance, May my salutations be ever-present to them, the parents of the universe. |
| रक्तोत्पलाभ्राभवपुर्धराभ्यां पद्मारिशंखाब्जगदाधराभ्याम्। नित्यं युवाभ्यां नतिरस्तु लक्ष्मी- नारायणाभ्यां जगतः पितृभ्याम् ॥१०॥ |
Raktōtpalābhrābhavurdharaābhyām Padmāriśaṁkhābhjagadādharābhyām Nityaṁ yuvābhyāṁ natirastu lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇābhyāṁ jagataḥ pitṛbhyām. |
By the lotus feet of Lord Lakshmi Narayana, Who holds the lotus, conch, and discus, May my salutations be ever-present to them, the parents of the universe. |
| अङ्घ्रिद्वयाभ्यर्चककल्पकाभ्यां मोक्षप्रदप्राक्तनदंपतीभ्याम्। नित्यं युवाभ्यां नतिरस्तु लक्ष्मी- नारायणाभ्यां जगतः पितृभ्याम् ॥११॥ |
Aṅghridvayābhyarchakakalpakābhyām Mōkṣapradaprāktanadam̐patībhyām Nityaṁ yuvābhyāṁ natirastu lakṣmī- Nārāyaṇābhyāṁ jagataḥ pitṛbhyām. |
By the worship of the divine couple, Who grant liberation and extinguish the darkness of ignorance, May my salutations be ever-present to them, the parents of the universe. |
| इदं तु यः पठेत् स्तोत्रं लक्ष्मीनारयणाष्टकम्। ऐहिकामुष्मिकसुखं भुक्त्वा स लभतेऽमृतम् ॥१२॥ |
Idaṁ tu yaḥ paṭhēt stōtraṁ Lakṣmīnārāyaṇāṣṭakam Aihikāmuṣmikasukhaṁ bhuktva Sa labhatē’mṛtam. |
Whoever recites this hymn, the Lakshmi Narayana Ashtakam, After enjoying worldly and heavenly pleasures, Attains immortality. |
Benefits of Shri Lakshmi Narayana Stotram:
- Attainment of Prosperity: The stotram invokes the divine couple, Lord Lakshmi Narayana, who is the bestower of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Chanting this stotram with devotion can bring financial abundance and material well-being to the devotees.
- Protection and Longevity: Lord Narayana is known as the guardian of all living beings. By worshipping Him through this stotram, devotees can receive His divine protection, ensuring safety, security, and longevity for themselves and their families.
- Blessings of Goddess Lakshmi: Goddess Lakshmi, the divine consort of Lord Narayana, is the embodiment of wealth and auspiciousness. Through the recitation of this stotram, devotees can invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, attracting abundance, prosperity, and good fortune into their lives.
- Liberation and Spiritual Awakening: Lord Lakshmi Narayana represents the ultimate reality and spiritual consciousness. By meditating upon His divine form and chanting this stotram, devotees can experience spiritual upliftment, inner peace, and enlightenment. It can help seekers on their path towards self-realization and liberation.
- Removal of Sin and Ignorance: The stotram purifies the mind and soul, helping to eliminate the effects of past misdeeds and ignorance. Regular recitation of the stotram can cleanse one’s karma and lead to spiritual growth, fostering a state of purity, clarity, and divine grace.
