Lakshmi Stotram by Indra (Indra Krita): Meaning, Benefits & How to Chant
Lakshmi Stotram (Indra Krita) — Sanskrit Text
॥ इन्द्रकृतं लक्ष्मीस्तोत्रम् ॥
इन्द्र उवाच ।
ॐ नमः कमलवासिन्यै नारायण्यै नमो नमः ।
कृष्णप्रियायै सारायै पद्मायै च नमो नमः ॥ १ ॥
पद्मपत्रेक्षणायै च पद्मास्यायै नमो नमः ।
पद्मासनायै पद्मिन्यै वैष्णव्यै च नमो नमः ॥ २ ॥
सर्वसम्पत्स्वरूपायै सर्वदात्र्यै नमो नमः ।
सुखदायै मोक्षदायै सिद्धिदायै नमो नमः ॥ ३ ॥
हरिभक्तिप्रदात्र्यै च हर्षदात्र्यै नमो नमः ।
कृष्णवक्षःस्थितायै च कृष्णेशायै नमो नमः ॥ ४ ॥
कृष्णशोभास्वरूपायै रत्नपद्मे च शोभने ।
सम्पत्त्यधिष्ठातृदेव्यै महादेव्यै नमो नमः ॥ ५ ॥
शस्याधिष्ठातृदेव्यै च शस्यायै च नमो नमः ।
नमो बुद्धिस्वरूपायै बुद्धिदायै नमो नमः ॥ ६ ॥
वैकुण्ठे या महालक्ष्मीर्लक्ष्मीः क्षीरोदसागरे ।
स्वर्गलक्ष्मीरिन्द्रगेहे राजलक्ष्मीर्नृपालये ॥ ७ ॥
गृहलक्ष्मीश्च गृहिणां गेहे च गृहदेवता ।
सुरभिः सा गवां माता दक्षिणा यज्ञकामिनी ॥ ८ ॥
अदितिर्देवमाता त्वं कमला कमलालये ।
स्वाहा त्वं च हविर्दाने कव्यदाने स्वधा स्मृता ॥ ९ ॥
त्वं हि विष्णुस्वरूपा च सर्वाधारा वसुन्धरा ।
शुद्धसत्त्वस्वरूपा त्वं नारायणपरायणा ॥ १० ॥
क्रोधहिंसावर्जिता च वरदा च शुभानना ।
परमार्थप्रदा त्वं च हरिदास्यप्रदा परा ॥ ११ ॥
यया विना जगत्सर्वं भस्मीभूतमसारकम् ।
जीवन्मृतं च विश्वं च शवतुल्यं यया विना ॥ १२ ॥
सर्वेषां च परा त्वं हि सर्वबान्धवरूपिणी ।
यया विना न सम्भाष्यो बान्धवैर्बान्धवः सदा ॥ १३ ॥
त्वया हीनो बन्धुहीनस्त्वया युक्तः सबान्धवः ।
धर्मार्थकाममोक्षाणां त्वं च कारणरूपिणी ॥ १४ ॥
यथा माता स्तनन्धानां शिशूनां शैशवे सदा ।
तथा त्वं सर्वदा माता सर्वेषां सर्वरूपतः ॥ १५ ॥
मातृहीनः स्तनत्यक्तः स चेज्जीवति दैवतः ।
त्वया हीनो जनः कोऽपि न जीवत्येव निश्चितम् ॥ १६ ॥
सुप्रसन्नस्वरूपा त्वं मां प्रसन्ना भवाम्बिके ।
वैरिग्रस्तं च विषयं देहि मह्यं सनातनि ॥ १७ ॥
वयं यावत्त्वया हीना बन्धुहीनाश्च भिक्षुकाः ।
सर्वसम्पद्विहीनाश्च तावदेव हरिप्रिये ॥ १८ ॥
राज्यं देहि श्रियं देहि बलं देहि सुरेश्वरि ।
कीर्तिं देहि धनं देहि यशो मह्यं च देहि वै ॥ १९ ॥
कामं देहि मतिं देहि भोगान्देहि हरिप्रिये ।
ज्ञानं देहि च धर्मं च सर्वसौभाग्यमीप्सितम् ॥ २० ॥
प्रभावं च प्रतापं च सर्वाधिकारमेव च ।
जयं पराक्रमं युद्धे परमैश्वर्यमेव च ॥ २१ ॥
॥ फलश्रुति ॥
इदं स्तोत्रं महापुण्यं त्रिसन्ध्यं यः पठेन्नरः ।
कुबेरतुल्यः स भवेद्राजराजेश्वरो महान् ॥
सिद्धस्तोत्रं यदि पठेत्सोऽपि कल्पतरुर्नरः ।
पञ्चलक्षजपेनैव स्तोत्रसिद्धिर्भवेन्नृणाम् ॥
॥ इति श्रीब्रह्मवैवर्तमहापुराणे इन्द्रकृतं लक्ष्मीस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Transliteration (Roman/IAST)
Verse 1: Oṁ namaḥ Kamalavāsinyai Nārāyaṇyai namo namaḥ, Kṛṣṇa-priyāyai Sārāyai Padmāyai ca namo namaḥ.
Verse 19: Rājyaṁ dehi śriyaṁ dehi balaṁ dehi sureśvari, kīrtiṁ dehi dhanaṁ dehi yaśo mahyaṁ ca dehi vai.
Meaning
Indra prays: “Salutations again and again to her who dwells in the lotus, to Narayani, to the beloved of Krishna, the essence of all, the lotus goddess Padma.” He salutes her as the embodiment of all wealth and the giver of everything — bestower of happiness, liberation and perfection; the awakener of devotion and joy; she who rests on Krishna’s chest. He declares that she is Mahalakshmi in Vaikuntha, Lakshmi in the ocean of milk, Svarga-Lakshmi in Indra’s heaven, Raja-Lakshmi in the king’s palace, and Griha-Lakshmi in every home; that without her the whole world is lifeless ash, a corpse. He closes by begging her for kingdom, prosperity, strength, fame, wealth, wisdom, dharma, and every good fortune — the prayer of one who has lost his realm and seeks the Goddess’s grace to regain it.
About this Stotra
This Lakshmi Stotram appears in the Brahmavaivarta Purana and is spoken by Indra, the king of the gods. According to the legend, when Indra and the gods lost their fortune, sovereignty and prosperity — in some accounts after the curse of Durvasa, when Lakshmi withdrew into the ocean of milk — Indra composed and recited this hymn to invoke her return. It is therefore the prayer of a ruler who has lost everything and turns to the Goddess of fortune to restore his kingdom, making it one of the most direct and powerful Lakshmi prayers for wealth, power and success.
Significance & Spiritual Benefits
The stotra identifies Lakshmi not merely as the goddess of money but as the animating principle of all life, prosperity and auspiciousness — the “Griha-Lakshmi” of the home, the “Raja-Lakshmi” of the kingdom, the very fortune without which existence is barren. The phalashruti promises that one who recites it at the three sandhyas (dawn, noon, dusk) becomes equal to Kubera, lord of wealth, and a great king of kings. It is recited for prosperity, success in undertakings, recovery of lost fortune, and the steady grace of Lakshmi in family and business.
Astrological Relevance
Lakshmi is the presiding deity of wealth, governed astrologically by the 2nd house (accumulated wealth), the 11th house (gains), and the planets Venus (Shukra) — karaka of luxury and fortune — and Jupiter (Guru), karaka of prosperity and grace. This Indra-krita stotra is a classic remedy for a weak or afflicted Venus or Jupiter, a debilitated 2nd or 11th lord, or persistent financial obstacles. Because Indra recited it to recover lost sovereignty, it is especially recommended for those facing loss of status, career setbacks, or reversal of fortune during difficult Saturn or Rahu periods.
How to Chant (Vidhi)
Bathe and sit before an image of Lakshmi (ideally with Vishnu/Narayana) facing east or north. Light a ghee lamp, offer red or pink lotus or other flowers, kumkum and sweets. Recite the stotra with devotion; for a sankalpa of restoring fortune, recite it at all three sandhyas as the phalashruti advises. A daily practice on Fridays with a Sri Yantra is especially effective. Conclude with prayers for prosperity and dharma together.
Best Day & Time
Fridays (sacred to Venus and Lakshmi), Diwali, Kojagari Purnima, Akshaya Tritiya and Varalakshmi Vrata are most auspicious. Dawn, noon and dusk (the three sandhyas) are the prescribed times for the threefold daily recitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed this Lakshmi Stotram?
It is “Indra-krita” — spoken by Indra, the king of the gods — and is recorded in the Brahmavaivarta Purana. Indra recited it to invoke the return of Lakshmi and the restoration of his lost prosperity.
What does the phalashruti promise?
It states that one who recites this most meritorious hymn at the three sandhyas becomes equal to Kubera, the lord of wealth, and a great emperor among kings — a promise of restored fortune, status and prosperity.
Is it suitable for recovering lost wealth or position?
Yes. Because it is the very prayer Indra used to regain his lost kingdom and fortune, it is traditionally recommended for those seeking to recover lost wealth, status or success and to strengthen the wealth-giving energies in their chart.
When the king of heaven turns to the Goddess in humility
The narrative framing of the Indra Krita Lakshmi Stotram gives it a distinctive flavour that sets it apart from purely liturgical hymns. Indra - lord of the celestials and wielder of the thunderbolt - appears here not in royal power but in humility, having lost his sovereignty through pride or neglect of the Goddess. The Brahmavaivarta Purana uses this dramatic reversal to teach a central truth of Shakta devotion: that wealth and prestige are not possessions but gifts in motion, flowing from Lakshmi and returning to her. Devotees who approach her with that understanding find a paradoxical confidence in their own smallness before her grace.
The stotra is recited on Fridays, during the waxing fortnight, and with special fervour on Diwali and the Navratri season dedicated to the Goddess in her Lakshmi aspect. A lit deepa - ghee or sesame lamp - is considered an ideal accompaniment to the recitation. In the Jyotish tradition, Lakshmi's grace flows primarily through Shukra (Venus), and this stotra is sometimes recommended as devotional support during Venus's periods of transition or affliction in the natal chart. The phalashruti at the stotra's close seals the practice with an important reminder: it was Indra's sincere prayer, not his royal status, that reversed his fortune - implying that genuine devotion, rather than elaborate ritual, is ultimately what moves the Goddess's generous hand.