Kanakadhara Stotram
The Kanakadhara Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, expressing the devotee's longing for her blessings of wealth and prosperity.
अङ्गं हरेः पुलकभूषणमाश्रयन्ती भृङ्गाङ्गनेव मुकुलाभरणं तमालम् । अङ्गीकृताखिलविभूतिरपाङ्गलीला माङ्गल्यदास्तु मम मङ्गलदेवतायाः ॥१॥
Anggam Hareh Pulaka-Bhuussannam-Aashrayantii Bhrngga-Angganeva Mukula-abharannam Tamaalam Anggii-Krta-Akhila-Vibhuutir-Apaangga-Liilaa Maanggalya-Daa-stu Mama Manggala-Devataayaah 1
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Who always dwell in the Body of Hari like an ornament of Ecstatic Delight (Pulaka), ... 2: ... Like the Bees which delightfully decorate (dwelling over) the half-open Flowers of the Tamala tree (with their ecstatic humming sound), 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), 4: May that Glance bring Auspiciousness in my Life; that Divine Glance of the Mangala Devata (Godhead of Auspiciousness and Welfare),
मुग्धा मुहुर्विदधती वदने मुरारेः प्रेमत्रपाप्रणिहितानि गतागतानि । माला दृशोर्मधुकरीव महोत्पले या सा मे श्रियं दिशतु सागरसम्भवायाः ॥२॥
Mugdhaa Muhur-Vidadhatii Vadane Muraareh Prema-Trapaa-Prannihitaani Gataagataani Maalaa Drshor-Madhukarii-va Mahotpale Yaa Saa Me Shriyam Dishatu Saagara-Sambhavaayaah 2
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Who is charmed (by Hari), and incessantly directs Her Glances on the Face of Murari, 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), 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), 4: May She bestow on me (Her Glance filled with) Sriyam (Good Fortune), She Who has arisen out of the Ocean (Sagara Sambhava),
विश्वामरेन्द्रपदविभ्रमदानदक्षम्_ आनन्दहेतुरधिकं मुरविद्विषोऽपि । ईषन्निषीदतु मयि क्षणमीक्षणार्धम्_ इन्दीवरोदरसहोदरमिन्दिरायाः ॥३॥
Vishva-Amarendra-Pada-Vibhrama-Daana-Dakssam_ Aananda-Hetur-Adhikam Mura-Vidvisso-pi Iissan-Nissiidatu Mayi Kssannam-Iikssanna-Ardham_ Indiivarodara-Sahodaram-Indiraayaah 3
1: (I Reverentially Bow down 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, 2: And also (capable of) overflowing the Enemy of Mura (i.e. Sri Hari) with great Joy, 3: May a little of that Glance (of Grace), even for a moment rest on me from Her Half-Closed Eyes, 4: (The Eyes with) Splendour resembling the Blue Lotuses,
आमीलिताक्षमधिगम्य मुदा मुकुन्दम्_ आनन्दकन्दमनिमेषमनङ्गतन्त्रम् । आकेकरस्थितकनीनिकपक्ष्मनेत्रं भूत्यै भवेन्मम भुजङ्गशयाङ्गनायाः ॥४॥
Aamiilita-Akssam-Adhigamya Mudaa Mukundam_ Aananda-Kandam-Animessam-Anangga-Tantram Aakekara-Sthita-Kaniinika-Pakssma-Netram Bhuutyai Bhaven-Mama Bhujangga-Shaya-Angganaayaah 4
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Whose fully opened Eyes have captured within it the Joyous Form of Mukunda, 2: And the Unwinking Eyes are (now) showering great Joy filled with great Love (Tantra of Ananga or Kamadeva), 3: From the corner of that Eye, let a ray of Glance take Wing, ... 4: ... And come to me; (Come to me) from the Consort of Bhujaga Sayana (the one resting on the Serpent),
बाह्वन्तरे मधुजितः श्रितकौस्तुभे या हारावलीव हरिनीलमयी विभाति । कामप्रदा भगवतोऽपि कटाक्षमाला कल्याणमावहतु मे कमलालयायाः ॥५॥
Baahv-Antare Madhu-Jitah Shrita-Kaustubhe Yaa Haaraavali-Iva Hariniilamayii Vibhaati Kaama-Pradaa Bhagavato-pi Kattaakssa-Maalaa Kalyaannam-Aavahatu Me Kamala-alayaayaah 5
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Who resides between the Arms (i.e. in the Heart) of Madhujita (Conquerer of demon Madhu) where lies the Kaustubha Mani, ... 2: ... There She shines like Haravali (A String of Pearls) which are Harinila (Yellowish-Blue), 3: Who gives rise to Love even in Bhagavan through the string of Her Kataksha (Side Glances), 4: May those (Side Glances) bring Auspiciousness to me (by touching my Life); (Those Side Glances of the One) Dwelling in Lotuses,
कालाम्बुदालिललितोरसि कैटभारेर्_ धाराधरे स्फुरति या तडिदङ्गनेव । मातुः समस्तजगतां महनीयमूर्तिर्_ भद्राणि मे दिशतु भार्गवनन्दनायाः ॥६॥
Kaala-Ambu-Da-Ali-Lalitorasi Kaittabha-Arer_ Dhaaraadhare Sphurati Yaa Taddid-Angganeva Maatuh Samasta-Jagataam Mahaniiya-Muurtir_ Bhadraanni Me Dishatu Bhaargava-Nandanaayaah 6
1: (I Reverentially Bow down 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) ... 2: ... (The Play which is) Like Lightning flashing over the Cloudy Sky, 3: O Mother, Your Form is the most Glorious in all the Universe, 4: (May that Auspicious Form) bestow Auspiciousness to me (by touching my Life); (The Auspicious Form of the) Gladdener of the Bhargava lineage,
प्राप्तं पदं प्रथमतः किल यत्प्रभावान् माङ्गल्यभाजि मधुमाथिनि मन्मथेन । मय्यापतेत्तदिह मन्थरमीक्षणार्धं मन्दालसं च मकरालयकन्यकायाः ॥७॥
Praaptam Padam Prathamatah Kila Yat-Prabhaavaan Maanggalya-Bhaaji Madhu-Maathini Manmathena Mayyaa-Patet-Tad-Iha Mantharam-Iikssanna-Ardham Manda-Alasam Ca Makaraalaya-Kanyakaayaah 7
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) By Whose Power indeed (Manmatha) first obtained a place; ... 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), 3: May that Power from the (Glance of the) Gentle Half-Open Eyes fall on me now, 4: (That Glance which is) Soft and Gentle; (That Glance) of the Daughter of the Ocean,
दद्याद् दयानुपवनो द्रविणाम्बुधाराम्_ अस्मिन्नकिञ्चनविहङ्गशिशौ विषण्णे । दुष्कर्मघर्ममपनीय चिराय दूरं नारायणप्रणयिनीनयनाम्बुवाहः ॥८॥
Dadyaad Daya-Anupavano Dravinna-Ambu-Dhaaraam_ Asminn-Akin.cana-Vihangga-Shishau Vissannnne Dusskarma-Gharmam-Apaniiya Ciraaya Duuram Naaraayanna-Prannayinii-Nayana-Ambu-Vaahah 8
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) May She bestow the Wind of Her Mercy and Shower of Her Wealth ... 2: ... to this Utterly Destitute, who is helpless like a child of a Bird, and downcast (with Poverty), ... 3: ... and remove forever the Heat of Sinful Activities (from life), 4: May the Shower of the Rain (of Mercy) from the Eyes of the Beloved of Narayana (bestow this),
इष्टा विशिष्टमतयोऽपि यया दयार्द्र_ दृष्ट्या त्रिविष्टपपदं सुलभं लभन्ते । दृष्टिः प्रहृष्टकमलोदरदीप्तिरिष्टां पुष्टिं कृषीष्ट मम पुष्करविष्टरायाः ॥९॥
Issttaa Vishisstta-Mata-Yo-pi Yayaa Dayaa-rdra_ Drssttyaa Trivissttapa-Padam Sulabham Labhante Drssttih Prahrsstta-Kamalodara-Diipti-Rissttaam Pussttim Krssiisstta Mama Pusskara-Vissttaraayaah 9
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) By Her Merciful Glance even the most Distinguished (and Difficult) Desires, ... 2: ... like a Position in Heaven is obtained with ease; Such is the Power of Her Glance moist with Compassion, 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, ... 4: May that Glance Nourish my Wishes; That Merciful Glance of the One Seated on the Lotus,
गीर्देवतेति गरुडध्वजसुन्दरीति शाकम्भरीति शशिशेखरवल्लभेति । सृष्टिस्थितिप्रलयकेलिषु संस्थितायै तस्यै नमस्त्रिभुवनैकगुरोस्तरुण्यै ॥१०॥
Giir-Devateti Garudda-Dhvaja-Sundarii-ti Shaakambharii-ti Shashi-Shekhara-Vallabheti Srsstti-Sthiti-Pralaya-Kelissu Samsthitaayai Tasyai Namas-Tri-Bhuvanaika-Guros-Tarunnyai 10
1: (I Reverentially Bow down 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), ... 2: ... "Shakambhari" (Who sustains everyone with Vegetation) and "Shashi Sekhara Vallabha" (Who is the beloved of the One with Moon on the Head), 3: Who eternally abides during the Divine Play of Sristhi (Creation), Sthiti (Maintenance) and Pralaya (Destruction), 4: To Her, Who is the ever Youthful Consort of the One Guru of all the Worlds, the Three Worlds offer their Reverential Salutations,
श्रुत्यै नमोऽस्तु शुभकर्मफलप्रसूत्यै रत्यै नमोऽस्तु रमणीयगुणार्णवायै । शक्त्यै नमोऽस्तु शतपत्रनिकेतनायै पुष्ट्यै नमोऽस्तु पुरुषोत्तमवल्लभायै ॥११॥
Shrutyai Namo-stu Shubha-Karma-Phala-Prasuutyai Ratyai Namo-stu Ramanniiya-Gunna-Arnnavaayai Shaktyai Namo-stu Shata-Patra-Niketanaayai Pussttyai Namo-stu Purussottama-Vallabhaayai 11
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Salutations to You as Shruti (Vedas), Who produces Auspicious Results of Works (when Shruti is followed in our lives), 2: Salutations to You as Rati, Who is an Ocean of Good Qualities, 3: Salutations to You as Shakti, Who abide within the Abode of Hundred Petals (Lotus of Kundalini), (and) 4: Salutations to You as Pussti (Nourishment) Who is the beloved of Purushottama,
नमोऽस्तु नालीकनिभाननायै नमोऽस्तु दुग्धोदधिजन्मभूत्यै । नमोऽस्तु सोमामृतसोदरायै नमोऽस्तु नारायणवल्लभायै ॥१२॥
Namo-stu Naaliika-Nibha-ananaayai Namo-stu Dugdhodadhi-Janma-Bhuutyai Namo-stu Soma-Amrta-Sodaraayai Namo-stu Naaraayanna-Vallabhaayai 12
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Salutations to You Who has the Face resembling a Lotus, 2: Salutations to You Who was born from the Ocean of Milk, 3: Salutations to You Who resides within the beauty of the Nectar of the Moon, (and) 4: Salutations to You Who is the most beloved of Sri Narayana,
सम्पत्कराणि सकलेन्द्रियनन्दनानि साम्राज्यदानविभवानि सरोरुहाक्षि । त्वद्वन्दनानि दुरिताहरणोद्यतानि मामेव मातरनिशं कलयन्तु मान्ये ॥१३॥
Sampat-Karaanni Sakalendriya-Nandanaani Saamraajya-Daana-Vibhavaani Saroruha-Akssi Tvad-Vandanaani Duritaa-Harannodyataani Maam-Eva Maatar-Anisham Kalayantu Maanye 13
1: (I Reverentially Bow down 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), 2: (And) Whose Lotus-Like Eyes holds the Power to bestow a Kingdom, 3: Singing Your Glories awakens Your Grace to remove the Difficulties and Sinful Tendencies from our Lives, ... 4: ... (Therefore) O Mother, May I always be blessed to Serve You and Sing Your Glories,
यत्कटाक्षसमुपासनाविधिः सेवकस्य सकलार्थसम्पदः । संतनोति वचनाङ्गमानसैस्_ त्वां मुरारिहृदयेश्वरीं भजे ॥१४॥
Yat-Kattaakssa-Samupaasanaa-Vidhih Sevakasya Sakala-Artha-Sampadah Samtanoti Vacana-Angga-Maanasais_ Tvaam Muraari-Hrdayeshvariim Bhaje 14
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) The Worship of Whose Merciful Glance is the ... 2: ... entire Devotion and Wealth of Her Servants, 3: (Therefore) May my Speech, Body and Mind be enveloped by ... 4: ... Your Worship; You Who are the beloved Goddess residing within the Heart of Murari (i.e. Sri Hari),
सरसिजनिलये सरोजहस्ते धवलतमांशुकगन्धमाल्यशोभे । भगवति हरिवल्लभे मनोज्ञे त्रिभुवनभूतिकरि प्रसीद मह्यम् ॥१५॥
Sarasija-Nilaye Saroja-Haste Dhavalatama-Amshuka-Gandha-Maalya-Shobhe Bhagavati Hari-Vallabhe Manojnye Tri-Bhuvana-Bhuuti-Kari Prasiida Mahyam 15
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Who abides in the Lotus and holds Lotus in Her Hands, 2: Who is dressed in Dazzling White Garments and decorated with the most Fragrant Garlands (She radiates a Divine Aura), 3: O Goddess, You are Dearer than the Dearest of Hari and the most Captivating, 4: You are the Source of Well-Being and Prosperity of all the Three Worlds; O Mother, Please be Gracious to me,
दिग्घस्तिभिः कनककुम्भमुखावसृष्ट_ स्वर्वाहिनीविमलचारुजलप्लुताङ्गीम् । प्रातर्नमामि जगतां जननीमशेष_ लोकाधिनाथगृहिणीममृताब्धिपुत्रीम् ॥१६॥
Dig-hastibhih Kanaka-Kumbha-Mukha-Avasrsstta_ Svar-Vaahinii-Vimala-Caaru-Jala-Pluta-Anggiim Praatar-Namaami Jagataam Jananiim-Ashessa_ Loka-Adhinaatha-Grhinniim-Amrta-Abdhi-Putriim 16
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Who (is bathed) by the Dig Hastis (Elephants of the Directions), Who are pouring (Waters) from the mouth of Golden Pitchers, ... 2: ... The Water which is Pure and Stainless and flowing from the Celestial Regions; Her Body bathed by Celestial Waters is appearing Shining Beautiful, 3: In the Early Morning I Bow to this Eternal Mother of the Universe, ... 4: ... Who is the Consort of the Supreme Lord of the Universe, and the Daughter of the Nectar Ocean,
कमले कमलाक्षवल्लभे त्वं करुणापूरतरङ्गितैरपाङ्गैः । अवलोकय मामकिञ्चनानां प्रथमं पात्रमकृत्रिमं दयायाः ॥१७॥
Kamale Kamala-Akssa-Vallabhe Tvam Karunnaa-Puura-Taranggitair-Apaanggaih Avalokaya Maam-Akin.canaanaam Prathamam Paatram-Akrtrimam Dayaayaah 17
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother Kamala, O the Lotus-Eyed Beloved (of Sri Hari), ... 2: You kindly (look at me) with Your Eyes filled with the waves of Compassion, ... 3: ... Look at me who is utterly Destitute, ... 4: ... and the first person deserving Your unreserved Compassion,
स्तुवन्ति ये स्तुतिभिरमूभिरन्वहं त्रयीमयीं त्रिभुवनमातरं रमाम् । गुणाधिका गुरुतरभाग्यभागिनो भवन्ति ते भुवि बुधभाविताशयाः ॥१८॥
Stuvanti Ye Stutibhir-Amuubhir-Anvaham Trayiimayiim Tri-Bhuvana-Maataram Ramaam Gunna-Adhikaa Gurutara-Bhaagya-Bhaagino Bhavanti Te Bhuvi Budha-Bhaavitaa-Shayaah 18
1: (I Reverentially Bow down to Mother Lakshmi) Those who glorify with this Hymn, everyday, ... 2: ... the Ramaa (Devi Lakshmi) Who is Trayimayi (The embodiment of the Three Vedas) and Mother of the Three Worlds, ... 3: ... will be filled with abundant Virtues, and be blessed with the destiny of very Venerable persons, 4: They will become Wise in the World by Your Grace awakening their Wisdom.