The Lakshmi Chalisa is the prayer to Maha Laxmi the
goddess of wealth and fortune. This forty verse prayer is an ideal way
to pray to the much revered goddess. The hymn is a narration of the
divine acts of the goddess and also praises her motherly love and
affection she showers on her children. The goddess is hailed as one who
fulfills the desires of her children and is unparalleled in her
blessings. Ma Lakshmi in the prayer is called the mother goddess of the
entire Universe keeping into account the plight of her children and
finally removing there afflictions.
O beautiful and gifted mother whenever the need arose you incarnated in
human form to fulfill the rites of a wife to your husband Sri Hari
Vishnu. O mother I already have many gifts from you but the one who
prays to you throughout the year is the one who gets all the results and
spiritual solace in no time. One who does the fast of Ashtami is the
fortunate one Ma Lakshmi to receive your blessings. Those who sing this
prayer with utmost dedication and sincerity are the privileged ones
whose interests are fulfilled by Goddess Lakshmi.
IIDohaII
Maatu Lakshmi Kari Kripa, Karahu Hriday Mein Vaas I
Manokaamana Siddh Kari, Puravaahu Jan kii Aas II
IIChaurathaII
Sindhusuta Main Sumiron Tohii, Jnaan Buddhi Vidya Dehu Mohi I
Tum Samaan Nahiin Kou Upakari, Sab Vidhi Prabhu Aas Hamari II
IIChaupaaiII
Jai Jai Jagat Janani Jagadamba, Sab Ki Tumahi Ho Avalamba
Tumahi Ho Ghat Ghat Ki Vaasi, Binti Yahi Hamarii Khaasi
Jagajananii Jay Sindhu Kumaarii, Diinan Kii Tum Ho Hitakaari
Binavon Nitya Tumhe Mahaaraanii, Krapa Karo Jag Janani Bhavaani
Kehi Vidhi Astuti Karon Tihaarii, Sudhi Lijain Aparaadh Bisaarin
Krapaadrasti Chitabahu Mam Ori, Jagat Janani Binatii Sunu Mori
Jnaan Buddhi Jay Sukh Kii Daata, Sankat Harahu Hamaare Maata
Kshiir Sindhu Jab Vishnumathayo, Chaudah Ratn Sindhu Upajayo
Tin Ratnan Manh Tum Sukhrasi, Sevaa Kiinh Banin Prabhudasi
Jab Jab Janam Jahaan Prabhu Liinha, Ruup Badal Tahan Sevaa Kiinha
Svayam Vishnu Jab Nar Tanu Dhaaraa, Liinheu Avadhapurii Avataaraa
Tab Tum Prakati Janakapur Manhin, Sevaa Kiinh Hraday Pulakaahii
Apanaavaa Tohi Antarayaamii, Vishvavidit Tribhuvan Ke Svaamii
Tum Samaprabal Shakti Nahi Aanii, Kahan Lagi Mahimaa Kahaun Bakhaanii
Man Kram Bachan Karai Sevakaaii, Manuvaanchhint Phal Sahajay Paai
Taji Chhal Kapat Aur Chaturaai, Puujahi Vividh Bhaanti Man Lai
Aur Haal Main Kahahun Bujhaii, Jo Yah Paath Karai Man Laaii
Taakahan Kouu Kast Na Hoii, Manavaanchhit Phal Paavay Soii
Traahimahi Jay Duhkh Nivaarini, Vividh Tap Bhav Bandhan HaariniZ
Jo Yah Parhen Aur Parhaavay, Dhyan Lagavay Sunay Sunavay
Taakon Kou Na Rog Sataavay, Putr Aadi Dhan Sampati Paavay
Putrahiin Dhan Sampati Hiinaa, Andh Vadhir Korhii Ati Diinaa
Vipr Bulaaii Ken Paath Karaavay, Shaankaa Man Mahan Tanik Na Laavay
Path Karaavay Din Chalisa, Taapar Krapaa Karahin Jagadiishaa
Sukh Sampatti Bahut Sii Paavay, Kamii Nanhin Kaahuu Kii Aavay
Jo Yah Parhen Aur Parhaavay, Dhyan Lagavay Sunay Sunavay
Taakon Kou Na Rog Sataavay, Putr Aadi Dhan Sampati Paavay
Putrahiin Dhan Sampati Hiinaa, Andh Vadhir Korhii Ati Diinaa
Vipr Bulaaii Ken Paath Karaavay, Shaankaa Man Mahan Tanik Na Laavay
Path Karaavay Din Chalisa, Taapar Krapaa Karahin Jagadiishaa
Sukh Sampatti Bahut Sii Paavay, Kamii Nanhin Kaahuu Kii Aavay
Baarah Maash Karen Jo Puujaa, Ta Sam Dhani Aur Nahin Duujaa
Pratidin Paath Karehi Man Manhii, Taasam Jagat Katahun Kou Naahiin
Bahuvidhi Kaa Men Karahun Baraaii, Lehu Pariikshaa Dhyaan Lagaaii
Kari Vishvas Karay Brat Nemaa, Hoi Siddh Upajay Ati Prema
Jay Jay Jay Lakshmi Mahaaraanii, Sab Mahan Vyaapak Tum Gunkhaanii
Tumhro Tej Praval Jag Maannhin, Tum Sam Kou Dayaalu Kahun Naahiin
Mo Anaath Kii Sudhi Ab Lijay, Sannkat Kaati Bhakti Bar Dijay
Bhuulchuuk Karu Chhimaa Hamaarii, Darasan Dijay Dasaa Nihaarii
Binu Darasan Byaakul Ati Bhaarii, Tumhinn Akshat Paavat Dukh Bhaarii
Nahinn Mohi Jnaan Buddhi Hai Tan Mann, Sab Jaanat Tum Apane Man Men
Roop Chaturbhuj Kari Nij Dhaaran, Kasht Mor Ab Karahu Nivaaran
Kehi Prakaar Mein Karahun Baraaii, Jnaan Buddhi Mohin Nahin Adhikaaii
Uthi Kainn Praatakaray Asanaanaa, Jo Kachu Banay Karay So Daanaa
Ashtami Ko Brat Karay Ju Praanii, Harashi Hraday Puujahi Mahaaraanii
Solah Din Puujaa Vidhi Karahii, Aashvin Krishn Jo Ashtamii Parahii
Takar Sab Chhuutain Dukh Daavaa, So Jan Sukh Sampati Niet Paavaa
IIDohaII
Traahi Traahi Dukh Haarini, Harahu Begi Sab Traas I
Jayati Jayati Jai Lakshmi, Karahu Shatru Ko Naas II
Raamadaas Dhari Dhyaan Nit, Vinay Karat Kar Jor I
Maatu Lakshmiidas Pay, Karahu Krapaa Kii Kor II