Shri Kanakadhara Stotram
Shri Kanakadhara Stotram composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Complete 21 verses invoking Mother Mahalakshmi's golden shower of wealth in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Kanakadhara Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Aṅgaṃ Hareḥ Pulaka-Bhūṣaṇam-Āśrayantī
Bhṛṅgāṅganeva Mukulābharaṇaṃ Rasālam ।
Aṅgīkṛtākhila-Vibhūtir-Apāṅga-Līlā
Māṅgalyadā Astu Mama Maṅgala-Devatāyāḥ ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Mugdhdā Muhur-Vidadhatī Vadane Murāreḥ
Prematrapā-Praṇihitāni Gatāgatāni ।
Mālā Dṛśormadhukarīva Mahotpale Yā
Sā Me Śriyaṃ Diśatu Sāgara-Sambhavāyāḥ ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Āmīlitākṣam-Adhigamya Muda Mukundaṃ
Ānanda-Kandam-Animeṣam-Anaṅga-Tantram ।
Ākekara-Sthita-Kanīnika-Pakṣmanetram
Bhūtyai Bhaven-Mama Bhujaṅga-Śayānana-Jāyāḥ ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Shri Kanakadhara Stotram
Introduction
Shri Kanakadhara Stotram (literally meaning "Hymn of the Shower of Gold") is one of the most famous and compassionate compositions by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
The miracle behind this stotram is inspiring. As a young Brahmachari boy, Shankaracharya went to a poor woman's house seeking alms (Bhiksha). The impoverished woman searched her entire house and found only a single dry Amla fruit (Gooseberry). With tears of devotion, she offered that last fruit to the young saint.
Moved by her selfless heart, Shankaracharya instantly composed these 21 sublime verses praising Goddess Mahalakshmi, imploring Her glance of grace to fall upon the poor home. Pleased by Shankara's poetry and the woman's devotion, Mother Lakshmi rained golden Amla fruits (Kanakadhara) into the poor household, banishing her poverty forever.
Reciting the Kanakadhara Stotram with faith removes poverty, financial debts, and bestows eternal prosperity and peace.
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 21 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Kanakadhara Stotram grants immense blessings:
- Eradication of Poverty (Daridrya Nashana): Banishes financial hardship, debts, and lack of resources.
- Golden Shower of Wealth (Kanakadhara Prapti): Bestows unexpected wealth, righteous income, and business prosperity.
- Permanent Residence of Goddess Lakshmi: Mother Lakshmi resides permanently in the household of the devotee.
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Q1When is the best time to chant Kanakadhara Stotram?
Daily during morning or evening Sandhya time, and especially on Fridays, Varalakshmi Vratam, Dhanteras, and Diwali.