Shri Lakshmi Chalisa in English
Jai Maa Lakshmi.
Shri Lakshmi Chalisa is a traditional devotional prayer dedicated
to Goddess Lakshmi. Maa Lakshmi is worshipped in Hindu tradition
as the goddess associated with prosperity, abundance, good fortune
and well-being.
This page provides the
Lakshmi Chalisa in English transliteration
for devotees who prefer to read the prayer using Roman letters.
Transliteration can make the traditional verses easier to follow
for readers who are not familiar with the Devanagari script.
Devotees may recite Lakshmi Chalisa during daily worship and on
special occasions such as
Lakshmi Puja and Diwali.
If you prefer the Hindi script, you can also
read Lakshmi Chalisa in Hindi.
Shri Lakshmi Chalisa in English
Below is the English transliteration of Shri Lakshmi Chalisa.
॥ Doha ॥
Maatu Lakshmi Kari Kripa, Karo Hriday Mein Vaas.
Manokamna Siddha Kari, Paruvahu Meri Aas.
॥ Soratha ॥
Yahi Mor Ardas, Hath Jod Vinati Karun.
Sab Vidhi Karau Suvas, Jai Janani Jagadambika.
॥ Chaupai ॥
Sindhu Suta Main Sumirau Tohi.
Gyan, Buddhi, Vidya Do Mohi.
Tum Samaan Nahi Koi Upkari.
Sab Vidhi Puravahu Aas Hamari.
Jai Jai Jagat Janani Jagadamba.
Sabaki Tum Hi Ho Avalamba.
Tum Hi Ho Sab Ghat Ghat Vaasi.
Vinati Yahi Hamari Khaasi.
Jagajanani Jai Sindhu Kumari.
Dinan Ki Tum Ho Hitakari.
Vinavaun Nitya Tumahin Maharani.
Kripa Karau Jaga Janani Bhavani.
Kehi Vidhi Stuti Karaun Tihari.
Sudhi Lijai Aparadh Bisari.
Kripa Drishti Chitavavo Mam Ori.
Jaga Janani Vinati Sun Mori.
Gyan Buddhi Jai Sukh Ki Data.
Sankat Haro Hamari Mata.
Kshirasindhu Jab Vishnu Mathayo.
Chaudah Ratna Sindhu Mein Payo.
Chaudah Ratna Mein Tum Sukharasi.
Seva Kiyo Prabhu Bani Dasi.
Jab Jab Janma Jahan Prabhu Linha.
Roop Badal Tahan Seva Kinha.
Svayam Vishnu Jab Nar Tanu Dhara.
Linheu Avadhapuri Avatara.
Tab Tum Pragat Janakapur Mahin.
Seva Kiyo Hridaya Pulakahin.
Apanaya Tohi Antaryami.
Vishva Vidit Tribhuvan Ki Swami.
Tum Sam Prabal Shakti Nahin Aani.
Kahan Lau Mahima Kahaun Bakhani.
Man Kram Vachan Karai Sevakai.
Man Ichchhita Vanchhit Phal Pai.
Taji Chhal Kapat Aur Chaturai.
Pujahin Vividh Bhanti Man Lai.
Aur Haal Main Kahaun Bujhai.
Jo Yah Paath Karai Man Lai.
Tako Koi Kashta Noi.
Man Ichchhita Pavai Phal Soi.
Trahi Trahi Jai Dukh Nivarini.
Trividh Taap Bhav Bandhan Harini.
Jo Chalisa Pade Padave.
Dhyana Lagakar Sunai Sunavai.
Takau Koi Na Rog Satavai.
Putra Aadi Dhan Sampatti Pavai.
Putrahin Aru Sampatti Hina.
Andh Badhir Kodhi Ati Dina.
Vipra Bolaya Kai Paath Karavai.
Shanka Dil Mein Kabhi Na Lavai.
Paath Karavai Din Chalisa.
Ta Par Kripa Karain Gaurisa.
Sukh Sampatti Bahut Si Pavai.
Kami Nahin Kaahu Ki Avai.
Barah Maas Karai Jo Puja.
Tehi Sam Dhanya Aur Nahin Duja.
Pratidin Paath Karai Man Mahin.
Un Sam Koi Jag Mein Kahun Naahin.
Bahuvidhi Kya Mai Karaun Badai.
Leya Pariksha Dhyana Lagai.
Kari Vishvas Karai Vrat Nema.
Hoy Siddha Upajai Ur Prema.
Jai Jai Jai Lakshmi Bhavani.
Sab Mein Vyapita Ho Gun Khaani.
Tumharo Tej Prabal Jag Mahin.
Tum Sam Kou Dayalu Kahun Naahin.
Mohi Anath Ki Sudhi Ab Lijai.
Sankat Kaati Bhakti Mohi Dijai.
Bhul Chuk Kari Kshama Hamari.
Darshan Dijai Dasha Nihari.
Bin Darshan Vyakul Adhikari.
Tumahi Achhat Dukh Sahate Bhaari.
Nahin Mohin Gyan Buddhi Hai Tan Mein.
Sab Janat Ho Apane Man Mein.
Roop Chaturbhuja Karake Dharan.
Kashta Mor Ab Karahu Nivaran.
Kehi Prakar Main Karaun Badai.
Gyan Buddhi Mohin Nahin Adhikai.
॥ Doha ॥
Trahi Trahi Dukh Harini, Haro Vegi Sab Tras.
Jayati Jayati Jai Lakshmi, Karo Shatru Ko Naash.
Ramdas Dhari Dhyan Nit, Vinay Karat Kar Jor.
Maatu Lakshmi Daas Par, Karahu Daya Ki Kor.
About Lakshmi Chalisa
Lakshmi Chalisa is a devotional prayer that praises Goddess Lakshmi
and expresses a devotee's prayer for her grace and blessings.
The verses describe Maa Lakshmi as the divine mother and refer to
her association with Lord Vishnu and the traditional story of the
churning of the ocean.
The English version on this page uses Roman-letter transliteration.
Different books and websites may use slightly different spellings
when transliterating Hindi verses into English. The devotional
meaning remains the focus of the prayer.
When to Read Lakshmi Chalisa
Devotees may read Lakshmi Chalisa as part of their regular prayer
routine or during special occasions dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.
It is commonly associated with Lakshmi Puja and Diwali worship.
Benefits and Significance of Lakshmi Chalisa
In devotional tradition, reciting Lakshmi Chalisa is regarded as
a way of expressing faith, gratitude and devotion to Maa Lakshmi.
Devotees may pray for prosperity, peace, wisdom, well-being and
the strength to overcome difficulties.
These beliefs are part of Hindu devotional tradition. The prayer
should be understood as a spiritual practice rather than a
guarantee of a particular material result.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakshmi Chalisa?
Lakshmi Chalisa is a traditional devotional prayer dedicated to
Goddess Lakshmi. It is recited by devotees as an expression of
faith and devotion.
Can I read Lakshmi Chalisa in English?
Yes. The English transliteration allows readers to follow the
traditional prayer using Roman letters instead of Devanagari script.
When is Lakshmi Chalisa recited?
Lakshmi Chalisa may be recited during daily worship, Lakshmi Puja,
Diwali and other auspicious occasions associated with Goddess Lakshmi.
Is this the Hindi Lakshmi Chalisa?
This page presents the Chalisa in English transliteration.
For the Devanagari/Hindi version, visit
Lakshmi Chalisa in Hindi.
Related Goddess Lakshmi Pages