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श्री लक्ष्मी चालीसा

Lakshmi Chalisa

Diwali, Fridays, Sharad Purnima, Lakshmi puja

40-chaupai chalisa to Mahalakshmi — opening dohas and core chaupais. Recited at Diwali Lakshmi puja.

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Opening
देवनागरी
मातु लक्ष्मी करि कृपा। करो हृदय में वास॥ मनोकामना सिद्ध करि। पुरवहु मेरी आस॥
Transliteration
Maatu Lakshmi kari kripaa Karo hriday mein vaas Manokaamanaa siddha kari Puravahu meree aas
Meaning
Mother Lakshmi, bestow your grace — make your dwelling in my heart. Fulfil the wishes of my mind; complete every hope I hold.
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Verse 2
देवनागरी
सिन्धु सुता मैं सुमिरण कीजे। कृपा करहु धन-धान्य भरि दीजे॥ जय लक्ष्मी जग जननि भवानी। जय रमेश रमणी भगवानी॥
Transliteration
Sindhu sutaa main sumiran keeje Kripaa karahu dhan-dhaanya bhari deeje Jai Lakshmi jag janani Bhavaanee Jai Ramesh ramanee Bhagavaanee
Meaning
Daughter of the ocean, I take refuge in your remembrance — bestow your grace, fill my home with wealth and grain. Victory, Lakshmi, mother of the world, Bhavani; victory, beloved of Ramesh (Vishnu), goddess.
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Verse 3
देवनागरी
श्वेत वसन तन शोभा प्यारी। श्वेत कमल पर बैठी न्यारी॥ हीरा मुक्ता ताटंक सुहावे। कंकण कुण्डल झलक झलावे॥
Transliteration
Shwet vasan tan shobhaa pyaaree Shwet kamal par baithee nyaaree Heeraa muktaa taatank suhaave Kankan kundal jhalak jhalaave
Meaning
Beautiful in white attire upon your form — seated unique upon a white lotus. Diamonds and pearls adorn your earrings; bangles and rings glint with light.
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Verse 4
देवनागरी
चार भुजाधारी अति सुन्दर। वीणा शंख कमल कर बंदर॥ श्री हरि हृदयासन तू माता। तू ही पालन करण विधाता॥
Transliteration
Chaar bhujaa-dhaaree ati sundar Veenaa shankh kamal kar bandar Shri Hari hridayaasan tu maataa Tu hi paalan karan vidhaataa
Meaning
Four-armed, exceedingly beautiful — the veena, conch, lotus, and salutation in your hands. Mother, you are seated in Shri Hari's heart; you are the ordainer who sustains.
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Verse 5
देवनागरी
जयति कमल आसन प्रिय वासे। जयति कमल पाणि शुचि भाषे॥ जयति विश्व पूज्य सुख दात्री। जयति विश्व जननि शुभ-कर्त्री॥
Transliteration
Jayati kamal aasan priya vaase Jayati kamal paani shuchi bhaase Jayati vishwa poojya sukh daatree Jayati vishwa janani shubh-kartree
Meaning
Victory to her whose dear seat is the lotus. Victory to her whose lotus-hand speaks pure light. Victory to the world-worshipped giver of joy. Victory to the world-mother, doer of every blessing.
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Verse 6
देवनागरी
कमला रमा हरि-प्रिया कही जात। पद्मा पद्ममुखी जग विख्यात॥ जो जन तेरो ध्यान लगाई। रिद्धि सिद्धि वह तुरत ही पाई॥
Transliteration
Kamalaa Ramaa Hari-priyaa kahi jaat Padmaa Padma-mukhee jag vikhyaat Jo jan tero dhyaan lagaaee Riddhi siddhi vah turat hi paaee
Meaning
Kamala, Rama, the beloved of Hari — Padma, the lotus-faced, renowned across the world. Whoever fixes their meditation on you, instantly attains every prosperity and accomplishment.
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Closing
देवनागरी
पाठ करै चालीसा प्रिय। नित नित नौ निधि पाय॥ यश सुख वैभव सब बढ़ें। लक्ष्मी लीला लखाय॥
Transliteration
Paath karai chaaleesaa priya Nit nit nau nidhi paay Yash sukh vaibhav sab badhein Lakshmi leelaa lakhaay
Meaning
Whoever lovingly recites this Chalisa daily attains the nine treasures, day by day. Fame, joy, and abundance grow — Lakshmi's play becomes visible.

About the Lakshmi Chalisa

The Lakshmi Chalisa (श्री लक्ष्मी चालीसा) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी). 40-chaupai chalisa to Mahalakshmi — opening dohas and core chaupais. Recited at Diwali Lakshmi puja. On this page you can read the complete lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration, and English meaning — line by line — so you can understand every verse as you recite it.

When to recite: Diwali, Fridays, Sharad Purnima, Lakshmi puja. Reciting the Lakshmi Chalisa is believed to invoke the blessings of Lakshmi for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lakshmi Chalisa aarti?

40-chaupai chalisa to Mahalakshmi — opening dohas and core chaupais. Recited at Diwali Lakshmi puja. It is dedicated to Lakshmi (श्री लक्ष्मी चालीसा) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Lakshmi Chalisa dedicated to?

The Lakshmi Chalisa is dedicated to Lakshmi (लक्ष्मी).

When should the Lakshmi Chalisa be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Diwali, Fridays, Sharad Purnima, Lakshmi puja.

Where can I read Lakshmi Chalisa lyrics in Hindi and English?

Astroly.in provides the complete Lakshmi Chalisa lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration and English meaning — free to read, print or share.

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