Goddess Lakshmi Hiranmayi Stotram In English With Meaning - Benefits - How To Chant

Hiranmayi Stotram Dedicated To Goddess Lakshmi

Hiranmayī Stotram English Transliteration

Verse 1 
Hiraṇmayīṃ namasyāmi lakṣmīṃ manmātaraṃ śriyam ||1||

Kṣīrasindhusutāṃ devīṃ koṭyādityasamaprabhāṃ | 

I bow to Goddess Lakshmi, daughter of the ocean of milk, whose radiance equals that of a crore suns — the golden one, my mother, the embodiment of prosperity.

Verse 2
Varadāṃ dhanadāṃ nandyāṃ prakāśatkanakasrajāṃ |
 Hiraṇmayīṃ namasyāmi lakṣmīṃ manmātaraṃ śriyam ||2||

I bow to Her who grants boons, bestows wealth, brings joy, and shines with a gleaming golden garland — the golden one, my mother, the embodiment of prosperity.

Verse 3 
Ādyantarahitāṃ nityāṃ śrīhareroruasi sthitāṃ | 
Hiraṇmayīṃ namasyāmi lakṣmīṃ manmātaraṃ śriyam ||3||

I bow to Her who is without beginning or end, eternal, ever dwelling on the chest of Lord Hari — the golden one, my mother, the embodiment of prosperity.

Verse 4 
Padmāsanasamāsīnāṃ padmanābhasadharmiṇīṃ | 
Hiraṇmayīṃ namasyāmi lakṣmīṃ manmātaraṃ śriyam ||4||

I bow to Her who is seated on a lotus throne, the devoted consort of Padmanābha (Vishnu) — the golden one, my mother, the embodiment of prosperity.

Verse 5 
Devadānavagandharva- sevitāṃ sevakāśrayāṃ | 
Hiraṇmayīṃ namasyāmi lakṣmīṃ manmātaraṃ śriyam ||5||

I bow to Her who is worshipped by gods, demons, and celestial musicians alike, and who is the refuge of all Her devotees — the golden one, my mother, the embodiment of prosperity.

Verse 6 (Phala Śruti — Fruit of Recitation) 
Hiraṇmayyā nutiṃ nityaṃ yaḥ paṭhatyatha yatnataḥ | 
Prāpnoti prabhutāṃ prītiṃ dhanaṃ mānaṃ jano dhruvam ||6||

Whoever recites this golden hymn daily with sincere effort shall surely attain greatness, joy, wealth, and honor.

Benefits of Chanting the Hiraṇmayī Stotram

1. Wealth and Prosperity — Regular recitation is said to attract material abundance and remove financial obstacles, as Lakshmi is the direct deity of wealth and fortune.
2. Grace and Joy — The stotram invokes Lakshmi as varadā (boon-giver) and nandyā (the joyful one), filling the devotee's life with contentment and inner happiness.
3. Divine Protection — She is described as sevakāśrayā — the shelter of Her devotees. Chanting offers protection from negative forces and life's hardships.
4. Honour and Social Respect — As stated directly in verse 6, the sincere devotee gains mānam (honour and dignity) in society.
5. Spiritual Elevation — Meditating on Her as the eternal (nityā), beginningless and endless goddess lifts the mind beyond material concerns toward spiritual wisdom.
6. Removal of Obstacles — Since She is worshipped even by devas, dānavas and gandharvas, Her grace transcends all planes and helps overcome obstacles at every level.
7. Overall Auspiciousness (Śrī) — Lakshmi is Śrī herself — auspiciousness personified. Regular recitation brings positivity into the home and family life.

How to Chant — Guidelines and Timing

Best Times to Chant

• Sunrise (Brahma Muhūrta) — approximately 4:30–6:00 AM
  Considered the most sacred time of the day. The mind is naturally calm, and the atmosphere is spiritually receptive, making it ideal for prayer, meditation, and chanting.
• Morning after Bath — approximately 6:00–8:00 AM
  After ritual purification, both body and mind are refreshed and clean. Chanting and offerings made during this period are traditionally regarded as especially pure and beneficial.
• Evening Twilight (Pradoṣa) — approximately 6:00–7:00 PM
  Dusk is considered a highly auspicious time. It is traditionally believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits homes during this hour, making lamp-lighting and chanting particularly favorable.
• Friday (Śukravāra)
  Friday is dedicated to Venus (Śukra) and is especially associated with Goddess Lakshmi. Regular chanting on Fridays is believed to enhance the spiritual and material benefits of the practice.

How to Chant

Take a bath or wash your hands and face before sitting for chanting.

Sit facing East or North. Place an image or idol of Goddess Lakshmi before you. Light a ghee or sesame oil lamp and offer flowers such as lotus, marigold, or rose. You may also light jasmine or sandalwood incense.

Close your eyes, take three slow breaths, and silently state your intention—for prosperity, peace, gratitude, or another sincere purpose.

Begin with Om Mahālakṣmyai Namaḥ (3 times) as an invocation before reciting the stotram.

Recite all six verses clearly, steadily, and with devotion. Pronounce each Sanskrit syllable distinctly, neither rushing nor chanting too slowly.

Recommended repetitions:

• Daily practice: 1 complete recitation
• For specific blessings (wealth, health, success, etc.): 3, 7, or 11 repetitions
• During festivals such as Diwali, Lakshmi Pūjā, or Navratri: 108 repetitions

Maintain the practice consistently for 40 days (Chāḷīsā dīkṣā) or a full mandala of 48 days, as traditionally recommended.

After completing the chanting, sit quietly for a few moments in gratitude. You may offer water (arghya) or flowers at the feet of the deity image.

Conclude with:
"Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ — May all beings be happy."

Note: Consistency is more important than quantity. A single sincere daily recitation performed regularly is traditionally considered more beneficial than occasional elaborate practice.