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Kanak Dhara Stottram

1) The document contains prayers and verses dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, describing her various forms and qualities. 2) It praises Lakshmi for always dwelling with Lord Vishnu like an ornament, and for showering her blessings through graceful glances. 3) The prayers ask for Lakshmi's compassion and say her mere glance has the power to fulfill all desires and bring prosperity.

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Kanak Dhara Stottram

1) The document contains prayers and verses dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, describing her various forms and qualities. 2) It praises Lakshmi for always dwelling with Lord Vishnu like an ornament, and for showering her blessings through graceful glances. 3) The prayers ask for Lakshmi's compassion and say her mere glance has the power to fulfill all desires and bring prosperity.

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Anggam Hareh Pulaka-Bhuussannam-Aashrayantii

Bhrngga-Anggan[a-I]eva Mukula-[A]abharannam Tamaalam |


Anggii-Krta-Akhila-Vibhuutir-Apaangga-Liilaa
Maanggalya-Daa-[A]stu Mama Manggala-Devataayaah ||1||

Meaning:
1.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who always dwell in the Body of Hari like an ornament of Ecstatic
Delight (Pulaka), ...
1.2: ... Like the Bees which delightfully decorate (dwelling over) the half-open Flowers of the Tamala tree (with
their ecstatic humming sound),
1.3: Who has contained within Her Body the entire Opulence of the Universe, (and She showers Wealth) through
the Play of Her Divine Glance (Apanga Leela),
1.4: May that Glance bring Auspiciousness in my Life; that Divine Glance of the Mangala Devata (Godhead of
Auspiciousness and Welfare),





Mugdhaa Muhur-Vidadhatii Vadane Muraareh
Prema-Trapaa-Prannihitaani Gataagataani |
Maalaa Drshor-Madhukarii-[I]va Mahotpale Yaa
Saa Me Shriyam Dishatu Saagara-Sambhavaayaah ||2||

Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is charmed (by Hari), and incessantly directs Her Glances on
the Face of Murari,
2.2: (The Glances) Filled with Love and Bashfulness, directed towards Hari, go out in this moment (Out of Love)
and return in the next moment (out of Bashfulness),
2.3: As if the series of Glances have taken the form of (a series of) Female Bees (Madhukari) who go round and
round a Huge Water Lily (Mahotpala),
2.4: May She bestow on me (Her Glance filled with) Sriyam (Good Fortune), She Who has arisen out of
the Ocean (Sagara Sambhava),
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Vishva-Amare[a-I]ndra-Pada-Vibhrama-Daana-Dakssam_
Aananda-Hetur-Adhikam Mura-Vidvisso-[A]pi |
Iissan-Nissiidatu Mayi Kssannam-Iikssanna-Ardham_
Indiivaro[a-U]dara-Sahodaram-Indiraayaah ||3||

Meaning:
3.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is capable of granting the position of the Chief of the Devas of the
(Three) Worlds (i.e. Indra Deva) by a mere Wish,
3.2: And also (capable of) overflowing the Enemy of Mura (i.e. Sri Hari) with great Joy,
3.3: May a little of that Glance (of Grace), even for a moment rest on me from Her Half-Closed Eyes,
3.4: (The Eyes with) Splendour resembling the Blue Lotuses,

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Aamiilita-Akssam-Adhigamya Mudaa Mukundam_
Aananda-Kandam-Animessam-Anangga-Tantram |
Aakekara-Sthita-Kaniinika-Pakssma-Netram
Bhuutyai Bhaven-Mama Bhujangga-Shaya-Angganaayaah ||4||

Meaning:
4.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Whose fully opened Eyes have captured within it the Joyous Form
of Mukunda,
4.2: And the Unwinking Eyes are (now) showering great Joy filled with great Love (Tantra of Ananga or Kamadeva),
4.3: From the corner of that Eye, let a ray of Glance take Wing, ...
4.4: ... And come to me; (Come to me) from the Consort of Bhujaga Sayana (the one resting on the Serpent),





Baahv[u]-Antare Madhu-Jitah Shrita-Kaustubhe Yaa
Haaraavali-Iva Hariniilamayii Vibhaati |
Kaama-Pradaa Bhagavato-[A]pi Kattaakssa-Maalaa
Kalyaannam-Aavahatu Me Kamala-[A]alayaayaah ||5||

Meaning:
5.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who resides between the Arms (i.e. in the Heart) of Madhujita (Conquerer of
demon Madhu) where lies the Kaustubha Mani, ...
5.2: ... There She shines like Haravali (A String of Pearls) which are Harinila (Yellowish-Blue),
5.3: Who gives rise to Love even in Bhagavan through the string of Her Kataksha (Side Glances),
5.4: May those (Side Glances) bring Auspiciousness to me (by touching my Life); (Those Side Glances of the
One) Dwelling in Lotuses,

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Kaala-Ambu-Da-Ali-Lalito[a-U]rasi Kaittabha-Arer_
Dhaaraadhare Sphurati Yaa Taddid-Anggane[a-I]va |
Maatuh Samasta-Jagataam Mahaniiya-Muurtir_
Bhadraanni Me Dishatu Bhaargava-Nandanaayaah ||6||

Meaning:
6.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who play like a Bee on the Bosom of the enemy of Kaitabha (i.e. Sri Hari),
which is like a Black Water-Bearing (Cloud) ...
6.2: ... (The Play which is) Like Lightning flashing over the Cloudy Sky,
6.3: O Mother, Your Form is the most Glorious in all the Universe,
6.4: (May that Auspicious Form) bestow Auspiciousness to me (by touching my Life); (The Auspicious Form of
the) Gladdener of the Bhargava lineage,





Praaptam Padam Prathamatah Kila Yat-Prabhaavaan
Maanggalya-Bhaaji Madhu-Maathini Manmathena |
Mayyaa-Patet-Tad-Iha Mantharam-Iikssanna-Ardham
Manda-Alasam Ca Makaraalaya-Kanyakaayaah ||7||

Meaning:
7.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) By Whose Power indeed (Manmatha) first obtained a place; ...
7.2: ... Manmatha (Kamadeva) (obtained a place) on the slayer of Madhu (i.e. Sri Hari); (That Hari) Who is
always connected with the conferrer of Happiness (i.e. Devi Mahalakshmi),
7.3: May that Power from the (Glance of the) Gentle Half-Open Eyes fall on me now,
7.4: (That Glance which is) Soft and Gentle; (That Glance) of the Daughter of the Ocean,

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Dadyaad Daya-Anupavano Dravinna-Ambu-Dhaaraam_
Asminn-Akin.cana-Vihangga-Shishau Vissannnne |
Dusskarma-Gharmam-Apaniiya Ciraaya Duuram
Naaraayanna-Prannayinii-Nayana-Ambu-Vaahah ||8||

Meaning:
8.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) May She bestow the Wind of Her Mercy and Shower of Her Wealth ...
8.2: ... to this Utterly Destitute, who is helpless like a child of a Bird, and downcast (with Poverty), ...
8.3: ... and remove forever the Heat of Sinful Activities (from life),
8.4: May the Shower of the Rain (of Mercy) from the Eyes of the Beloved of Narayana (bestow this),

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Issttaa Vishisstta-Mata-Yo-[A]pi Yayaa Dayaa-[Aa]rdra_
Drssttyaa Trivissttapa-Padam Sulabham Labhante |
Drssttih Prahrsstta-Kamalo[a-U]dara-Diipti-Rissttaam
Pussttim Krssiisstta Mama Pusskara-Vissttaraayaah ||9||

Meaning:
9.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) By Her Merciful Glance even the most Distinguished (and Difficult) Desires, ...
9.2: ... like a Position in Heaven is obtained with ease; Such is the Power of Her Glance moist with Compassion,
9.3: That Glance which is like the Splendour contained within the interior of a Lotus, a Lotus which is blossoming
(by being) Thrilled with Joy, ...
9.4: May that Glance Nourish my Wishes; That Merciful Glance of the One Seated on the Lotus,





Giir-Devate[aa-I]ti Garudda-Dhvaja-Sundarii-[I]ti
Shaakambharii-[I]ti Shashi-Shekhara-Vallabhe[a-I]ti |
Srsstti-Sthiti-Pralaya-Kelissu Samsthitaayai
Tasmai Namas-Tri-Bhuvanai[a-E]ka-Guros-Tarunnyai ||10||

Meaning:
10.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is called as "Gir Devata" (Goddess of Speech), "Garuda Dhwaja
Sundari" (The Beautiful Consort of the One with Garuda as Emblem), ...
10.2: ... "Shakambhari" (Who sustains everyone with Vegetation) and "Shashi Sekhara Vallabha" (Who is the
beloved of the One with Moon on the Head),
10.3: Who eternally abides during the Divine Play of Sristhi (Creation), Sthiti (Maintenance)
and Pralaya (Destruction),
10.4: To Her, Who is the ever Youthful Consort of the One Guru of all the Worlds, the Three Worlds offer
their Reverential Salutations,





Shrutyai Namo-[A]stu Shubha-Karma-Phala-Prasuutyai
Ratyai Namo-[A]stu Ramanniiya-Gunna-Arnnavaayai |
Shaktyai Namo-[A]stu Shata-Patra-Niketanaayai
Pussttyai Namo-[A]stu Purussottama-Vallabhaayai ||11||

Meaning:
11.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Salutations to You as Shruti (Vedas), Who produces Auspicious
Results of Works (when Shruti is followed in our lives),
11.2: Salutations to You as Rati, Who is an Ocean of Good Qualities,
11.3: Salutations to You as Shakti, Who abide within the Abode of Hundred Petals (Lotus of Kundalini), (and)
11.4: Salutations to You as Pussti (Nourishment) Who is the beloved of Purushottama,





Namo-[A]stu Naaliika-Nibha-[A]ananaayai
Namo-[A]stu Dugdho[a-U]dadhi-Janma-Bhuutyai |
Namo-[A]stu Soma-Amrta-Sodaraayai
Namo-[A]stu Naaraayanna-Vallabhaayai ||12||

Meaning:
12.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Salutations to You Who has the Face resembling a Lotus,
12.2: Salutations to You Who was born from the Ocean of Milk,
12.3: Salutations to You Who resides within the beauty of the Nectar of the Moon, (and)
12.4: Salutations to You Who is the most beloved of Sri Narayana,





Sampat-Karaanni Sakale[a-I]ndriya-Nandanaani
Saamraajya-Daana-Vibhavaani Saroruha-Akssi |
Tvad-Vandanaani Duritaa-Haranno[a-U]dyataani
Maam-Eva Maatar-Anisham Kalayantu Maanye ||13||

Meaning:
13.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) (Whose Lotus-Like Eyes are) the cause of Prosperity (Externally), and also
the cause of great Joy in all the Senses (Internally),
13.2: (And) Whose Lotus-Like Eyes holds the Power to bestow a Kingdom,
13.3: Singing Your Glories awakens Your Grace to remove the Difficulties and Sinful Tendencies from our Lives, ...
13.4: ... (Therefore) O Mother, May I always be blessed to Serve You and Sing Your Glories,


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Yat-Kattaakssa-Samupaasanaa-Vidhih
Sevakasya Sakala-Artha-Sampadah |
Samtanoti Vacana-Angga-Maanasais_
Tvaam Muraari-Hrdaye[a-I]shvariim Bhaje ||14||

Meaning:
14.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) The Worship of Whose Merciful Glance is the ...
14.2: ... entire Devotion and Wealth of Her Servants,
14.3: (Therefore) May my Speech, Body and Mind be enveloped by ...
14.4: ... Your Worship; You Who are the beloved Goddess residing within the Heart of Murari (i.e. Sri Hari),





Sarasija-Nilaye Saroja-Haste
Dhavalatama-Amshuka-Gandha-Maalya-Shobhe |
Bhagavati Hari-Vallabhe Manojnye
Tri-Bhuvana-Bhuuti-Kari Prasiida Mahyam ||15||

Meaning:
15.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who abides in the Lotus and holds Lotus in Her Hands,
15.2: Who is dressed in Dazzling White Garments and decorated with the most Fragrant Garlands (She radiates a
Divine Aura),
15.3: O Goddess, You are Dearer than the Dearest of Hari and the most Captivating,
15.4: You are the Source of Well-Being and Prosperity of all the Three Worlds; O Mother, Please be Gracious to me,
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Dig-[G]hastibhih Kanaka-Kumbha-Mukha-Avasrsstta_
Svar-Vaahinii-Vimala-Caaru-Jala-Pluta-Anggiim |
Praatar-Namaami Jagataam Jananiim-Ashessa_
Loka-Adhinaatha-Grhinniim-Amrta-Abdhi-Putriim ||16||

Meaning:
16.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who (is bathed) by the Dig Hastis (Elephants of the Directions), Who
are pouring (Waters) from the mouth of Golden Pitchers, ...
16.2: ... The Water which is Pure and Stainless and flowing from the Celestial Regions; Her Body bathed by
Celestial Waters is appearing Shining Beautiful,
16.3: In the Early Morning I Salute this Eternal Mother of the Universe, ...
16.4: ... Who is the Consort of the Supreme Lord of the Universe, and the Daughter of the Nectar Ocean,





Kamale Kamala-Akssa-Vallabhe
Tvam Karunnaa-Puura-Taranggitair-Apaanggaih |
Avalokaya Maam-Akin.canaanaam
Prathamam Paatram-Akrtrimam Dayaayaah ||17||

Meaning:
17.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother Kamala, O the Lotus-Eyed Beloved (of Sri Hari), ...
17.2: You kindly (look at me) with Your Eyes filled with the waves of Compassion, ...
17.3: ... Look at me who is utterly Destitute, ...
17.4: ... and the first person deserving Your unreserved Compassion,





Stuvanti Ye Stutibhir-Amuubhir-Anvaham
Trayiimayiim Tri-Bhuvana-Maataram Ramaam |
Gunna-Adhikaa Gurutara-Bhaagya-Bhaagino
Bhavanti Te Bhuvi Budha-Bhaavitaa-Shayaah ||18||

Meaning:
18.1: (Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Those who glorify with this Hymn, everyday, ...
18.2: ... the Ramaa (Devi Lakshmi) Who is Trayimayi (The embodiment of the Three Vedas) and Mother of
the Three Worlds, ...
18.3: ... will be filled with abundant Virtues, and be blessed with the destiny of very Venerable persons,
18.4: They will become Wise in the World by Your Grace awakening their Wisdom.

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