Shri Sri Suktam
Shri Sri Suktam from Rigveda Khilani. Complete 15 Vedic mantras praising Goddess Mahalakshmi/Sri for wealth, fortune, and prosperity in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Verses
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Sri Suktam |
| Primary Deity | Goddess Mahalakshmi (Sri Devi) |
| Composer | Rishi Ananda / Chiklita / Kardama |
| Source Text | Rigveda Khila (10.128) |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
Introduction
Shri Sri Suktam (Rigveda Khilani 10.128) is the most ancient, holy, and celebrated Vedic hymn dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi (Sri Devi).
In this hymn, the Vedic Rishi invokes Agni (Fire God) to bring Goddess Sri—golden-hued (Hiranya-Varna), radiant like gold, deer-like in grace (Harini), wearing silver and gold necklaces (Suvarna-Rajata-Sraja)—into his home and heart.
The Sri Suktam invokes Mother Lakshmi to BANISH Her elder sister Alakshmi (misfortune, poverty, hunger, thirst, and envy) from the household and replace Her with eternal abundance, food, cattle, righteous progeny, and spiritual illumination.
Verses
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Sri Suktam |
| Primary Deity | Goddess Mahalakshmi (Sri Devi) |
| Composer | Rishi Ananda / Chiklita / Kardama |
| Source Text | Rigveda Khila (10.128) |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
Meaning
- Mantra 1: O Agni, bring Lakshmi to me, golden-complexioned, wearing gold/silver chains, radiant like the moon.
- Mantra 2: Bring that Lakshmi who never leaves, through whom I gain gold, cows, horses, and family.
- Mantras 3–6: Preceded by horses, surrounded by elephants; lotus-seated; banish Alakshmi through Bilva fruit penance.
- Mantras 7–15: Invoking Kubera, Kardama, Chiklita; bestowing food, cattle, horses, and eternal fortune.
- Phalashruti (16–18): Daily chanting and Ghee offering bestows unshakeable prosperity.
Spiritual Significance
Sri Suktam is the ultimate Vedic wealth hymn:
- Bilva Tree Origin (Mantra 6): Reveals that the Bilva tree (Vanaspatis-Tava Vriksho 'tha Bilvah) was born from Mother Lakshmi's intense penance.
- : Mentions Chiklita (moist soil/growth) and Kardama (fertility/mud) as sons of Lakshmi.
Benefits
According to scriptural tradition and verses 16 to 18 of this suktam, daily recitation of Shri Sri Suktam grants unmatched prosperity:
- Eradication of Poverty and Misfortune (Alakshmi Nashana): Completely expels debts, financial distress, hunger, and scarcity.
- Grant of Ashta Lakshmi Prosperity: Bestows gold, cattle, horses, grain, children, and business growth.
- Domestic Joy and Radiant Complexion: Fills the home with warmth, fragrance, and peace.
- Full Fruit of Lakshmi Homam: Chanted while offering bilva leaves and lotus flowers into sacred fire.
Verse 16
Yaḥ Śuciḥ Prayato Bhūtvā Juhuyād-Ājyam-Anvaham ।
Sūktaṃ Pañcadaśarcaṃ Ca Śrīkāmaḥ Satataṃ Japet ॥ 16 ॥
Verse 17
Padmānane Padma-Ūru Padmākṣī Padma-Sambhave ।
Tvam-Māṃ Bhajasva Padmākṣī Yena Saukhyaṃ Labhāmy-Aham ॥ 17 ॥
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When should Sri Suktam be chanted?
Fridays, Varalakshmi Vratam, Diwali, Dhanteras, and during Sri Suktam Homam.
2. What offerings are made during Sri Suktam Homam?
Ghee, lotus flowers, Bilva leaves, and cooked rice with milk (Payasam).