Shri Siddhilakshmi Stotram: Sanskrit Text, Meaning & Wealth Benefits
Shri Siddhilakshmi Stotram - Sanskrit Text
॥ श्रीसिद्धिलक्ष्मीस्तोत्रम् ॥
श्रीगणेशाय नमः ।
॥ विनियोगः ॥
ॐ अस्य श्रीसिद्धिलक्ष्मीस्तोत्रस्य हिरण्यगर्भ ऋषिः, अनुष्टुप् छन्दः, सिद्धिलक्ष्मीर्देवता, मम समस्त दुःखक्लेशपीडादारिद्र्यविनाशार्थं सर्वलक्ष्मीप्रसन्नकरणार्थं महाकालीमहालक्ष्मीमहासरस्वतीदेवताप्रीत्यर्थं च सिद्धिलक्ष्मीस्तोत्रजपे विनियोगः ।
॥ करन्यासः ॥
ॐ सिद्धिलक्ष्मी अङ्गुष्ठाभ्यां नमः ।
ॐ ह्रीं विष्णुहृदये तर्जनीभ्यां नमः ।
ॐ क्लीं अमृतानन्दे मध्यमाभ्यां नमः ।
ॐ श्रीं दैत्यमालिनी अनामिकाभ्यां नमः ।
ॐ तं तेजःप्रकाशिनी कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः ।
ॐ ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं ब्राह्मी वैष्णवी माहेश्वरी करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः ।
॥ हृदयादिन्यासः ॥
ॐ सिद्धिलक्ष्मी हृदयाय नमः ।
ॐ ह्रीं वैष्णवी शिरसे स्वाहा ।
ॐ क्लीं अमृतानन्दे शिखायै वौषट् ।
ॐ श्रीं दैत्यमालिनी कवचाय हुम् ।
ॐ तं तेजःप्रकाशिनी नेत्रद्वयाय वौषट् ।
ॐ ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं ब्राह्मीं वैष्णवीं फट् ।
॥ ध्यानम् ॥
ब्राह्मीं च वैष्णवीं भद्रां षड्भुजां च चतुर्मुखाम् ।
त्रिनेत्रां च त्रिशूलां च पद्मचक्रगदाधराम् ॥१॥
पीताम्बरधरां देवीं नानालङ्कारभूषिताम् ।
तेजःपुञ्जधरां श्रेष्ठां ध्यायेद् बालकुमारिकाम् ॥२॥
॥ अथ मूलपाठः ॥
ॐकारलक्ष्मीरूपेण विष्णोर्हृदयमव्ययम् ।
विष्णुमानन्दमध्यस्थं ह्रींकारबीजरूपिणी ॥३॥
ॐ क्लीं अमृतानन्दभद्रे सद्य आनन्ददायिनी ।
ॐ श्रीं दैत्यभक्षरदां शक्तिमालिनी शत्रुमर्दिनी ॥४॥
तेजःप्रकाशिनी देवी वरदा शुभकारिणी ।
ब्राह्मी च वैष्णवी भद्रा कालिका रक्तशाम्भवी ॥५॥
आकारब्रह्मरूपेण ॐकारं विष्णुमव्ययम् ।
सिद्धिलक्ष्मि परालक्ष्मि लक्ष्यलक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥६॥
सूर्यकोटिप्रतीकाशं चन्द्रकोटिसमप्रभम् ।
तन्मध्ये निकरे सूक्ष्मं ब्रह्मरूपव्यवस्थितम् ॥७॥
ॐकारपरमानन्दं क्रियते सुखसम्पदा ।
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ॥८॥
प्रथमे त्र्यम्बका गौरी द्वितीये वैष्णवी तथा ।
तृतीये कमला प्रोक्ता चतुर्थे सुरसुन्दरी ॥९॥
पञ्चमे विष्णुपत्नी च षष्ठे च वैष्णवी तथा ।
सप्तमे च वरारोहा अष्टमे वरदायिनी ॥१०॥
नवमे खड्गत्रिशूला दशमे देवदेवता ।
एकादशे सिद्धिलक्ष्मीर्द्वादशे ललितात्मिका ॥११॥
एतत्स्तोत्रं पठन्तस्त्वां स्तुवन्ति भुवि मानवाः ।
सर्वोपद्रवमुक्तास्ते नात्र कार्या विचारणा ॥१२॥
एकमासं द्विमासं वा त्रिमासं च चतुर्थकम् ।
पञ्चमासं च षण्मासं त्रिकालं यः पठेन्नरः ॥१३॥
ब्राह्मणाः क्लेशतो दुःखदरिद्रा भयपीडिताः ।
जन्मान्तरसहस्रेषु मुच्यन्ते सर्वक्लेशतः ॥१४॥
अलक्ष्मीर्लभते लक्ष्मीमपुत्रः पुत्रमुत्तमम् ।
धन्यं यशस्यमायुष्यं वह्निचौरभयेषु च ॥१५॥
शाकिनीभूतवेतालसर्वव्याधिनिपातके ।
राजद्वारे महाघोरे सङ्ग्रामे रिपुसङ्कटे ॥१६॥
सभास्थाने श्मशाने च कारागेहारिबन्धने ।
अशेषभयसम्प्राप्तौ सिद्धिलक्ष्मीं जपेन्नरः ॥१७॥
ईश्वरेण कृतं स्तोत्रं प्राणिनां हितकारणम् ।
स्तुवन्ति ब्राह्मणा नित्यं दारिद्र्यं न च वर्धते ॥१८॥
या श्रीः पद्मवने कदम्बशिखरे राजगृहे कुञ्जरे
श्वेते चाश्वयुते वृषे च युगले यज्ञे च यूपस्थिते ।
शङ्खे देवकुले नरेन्द्रभवने गङ्गातटे गोकुले
सा श्रीस्तिष्ठतु सर्वदा मम गृहे भूयात्सदा निश्चला ॥१९॥
॥ इति श्रीब्रह्माण्डपुराणे ईश्वरविष्णुसंवादे दारिद्र्यनाशनं सिद्धिलक्ष्मीस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Transliteration (Roman/IAST)
brāhmīṁ ca vaiṣṇavīṁ bhadrāṁ ṣaḍbhujāṁ ca caturmukhām |
trinetrāṁ ca triśūlāṁ ca padma-cakra-gadā-dharām ||1||
sarva-maṅgala-māṅgalye śive sarvārtha-sādhike |
(dhyāna and mūla-pāṭha verses; the full Roman transliteration follows the Devanagari line for line.)
Meaning
The stotra opens with the viniyoga (declaring its rishi as Hiranyagarbha, metre Anushtup, and deity Siddhilakshmi) and the nyasa (consecration of the hands and body with seed-mantras), establishing the worshipper's body as a seat for the Goddess. The dhyana then visualises her: "I meditate on Brahmi-Vaishnavi, the auspicious one, six-armed and four-faced, three-eyed, bearing trident, lotus, discus and mace; clad in yellow, adorned with every ornament, radiant with a mass of splendour, in the form of a youthful maiden." The main verses praise Siddhilakshmi as the very heart of Vishnu, the imperishable Om and Hrim embodied, the boon-giving destroyer of enemies, identical with Brahmi, Vaishnavi, Kalika and Lalita through her twelve forms. The phala-shruti promises that those who recite it are freed from all calamity; one who recites it three times a day for one to six months is released from poverty, sorrow and fear across a thousand births - the poor gain wealth, the childless gain a worthy child, and the reciter is protected from fire, thieves, spirits, disease, the king's court, war and imprisonment. The famous closing verse invokes the Shri (Lakshmi) who dwells in lotus-groves, royal halls, conches, temples and cowherds' homes to abide forever, unwavering, in one's own home.
About this Stotra
The Shri Siddhilakshmi Stotram is a tantric hymn to Lakshmi in her "Siddhi" (perfection-granting) aspect, drawn from the Brahmanda Purana as a dialogue between Ishvara (Shiva) and Vishnu. Unlike a simple praise-hymn, it is a complete upasana: it carries the viniyoga, karanyasa and hridayadi-nyasa, dhyana, and mula-patha, framing the Goddess as the unified power of the great triad - Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. It is recited expressly for the destruction of poverty (daridrya-nashana) and the bestowal of all prosperity.
Significance & Spiritual Benefits
This stotra is among the most direct prayers for the removal of poverty and the securing of lasting wealth, progeny, fame and protection. Its own phala-shruti is emphatic: sustained recitation frees the devotee from want, fear and misfortune, and the closing verse petitions Lakshmi to settle permanently and immovably in one's home. As a nyasa-based practice, it also installs the Goddess's energy within the body, making it a potent sadhana for those seeking stability, abundance and freedom from the many fears the text enumerates.
Astrological Relevance
Lakshmi worship is the foremost remedy for wealth and prosperity in Jyotisha, governed by the second house (accumulated wealth, family resources), the eleventh house (gains, fulfilment of desires) and the planets Venus (Shukra, luxury and abundance) and Jupiter (Guru, expansion and fortune). A weak or afflicted second/eleventh house, a debilitated Venus, or hard Saturn periods that bring financial stress are classically addressed through Lakshmi stotras. Because this hymn unites Kali, Lakshmi and Saraswati, it also strengthens the Moon (Kali, the mind) and Mercury (Saraswati, intellect and speech). Friday - Venus's day and Lakshmi's day - is ideal, and recitation on Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya is especially auspicious.
How to Chant (Vidhi)
Bathe and sit before an image of Lakshmi, facing east or north. Light a ghee lamp and offer red or lotus flowers, kumkum and sweets. Invoke Ganesha, then perform the viniyoga and nyasa as given, visualise the Goddess per the dhyana, and recite the mula-patha with devotion. The text recommends trikala patha (dawn, noon, dusk) sustained over one to six months for full fruit. Friday evenings and the Diwali Lakshmi-puja are prime occasions. Conclude with arati and a prayer for steady prosperity.
Best Day & Time
Fridays, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) and Akshaya Tritiya are most auspicious; dawn, or the trikala (dawn-noon-dusk) cycle, are the recommended timings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the source of the Siddhilakshmi Stotram?
It comes from the Brahmanda Purana, framed as a dialogue between Ishvara (Shiva) and Vishnu, and is dedicated to the destruction of poverty.
What does it promise the reciter?
Sustained recitation is said to remove poverty, sorrow and fear, grant wealth and worthy progeny, and protect from fire, theft, disease, litigation, war and imprisonment.
Do I need the nyasa to recite it?
The nyasa (hand and body consecration) is part of the traditional practice and deepens its power, but devotees may also recite the dhyana and main verses with sincere devotion.
Siddhi, abundance, and the tantric dimension of Lakshmi worship
Among the many hymns addressed to Goddess Lakshmi, the Shri Siddhilakshmi Stotram occupies a distinctive place because it addresses her not simply as the bestower of wealth but as the granter of siddhi - perfection, accomplishment, and the ripening of one's full potential. Its tantric character is evident in the presence of nyasa and dhyana verses, which ground the recitation in a precise ritual framework: the practitioner is guided to invoke the goddess within the body and the sacred space before the hymn's main verses begin. This structural care signals that the text belongs to a tradition where devotion and disciplined practice are understood as inseparable.
Devotees who follow this stotra typically recite it on Fridays, the day associated with Lakshmi's energy, and on auspicious occasions such as Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, or at the start of a new business venture. In the Jyotish tradition, Venus (Shukra) governs beauty, abundance, and the refinement of desires, and Lakshmi hymns are often recommended as remedial measures when Venus is weak or afflicted in a birth chart, with the belief that sincere worship realigns one's relationship with prosperity and grace. The Brahmanda Purana context lends the stotra Puranic authority, and devotees believe that its regular recitation gradually dissolves the roots of poverty - understood as both material scarcity and an inner poverty of trust in divine generosity.