Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah Mantra: Meaning, Benefits & How to Chant

Goddess Mahalakshmi 108 repetitions

ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ॥
Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah

Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah is a beej mantra dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Quick facts

Deity: Goddess Mahalakshmi
Mantra type: Beej mantra (Shreem)
Repetitions: 108
Best day: Friday
Best time: Morning or Pradosh
Mala: Lotus-seed or crystal

Meaning

Shreem is the beej sound of Lakshmi, linked to grace, beauty and abundance. Mahalakshmyai means "to Mahalakshmi" — a salutation to the goddess as the source of all auspicious wealth.

What "wealth" means in tradition

Lakshmi's grace covers ashta-lakshmi, eight forms of abundance including courage, knowledge, family and contentment. Chanting is approached as a prayer for balanced prosperity, not a guarantee of money.

Traditional benefits

Chanted for prosperity, harmony and a positive home atmosphere
Commonly recited on Fridays, Diwali and Dhanteras
Cultivates gratitude and mindful use of resources

How to chant

Clean the puja space and light a ghee lamp on a Friday morning.
Offer red or pink flowers and a sweet.
Chant 108 times with a lotus-seed (kamal gatta) or crystal mala.
Keep the home tidy, since Lakshmi is traditionally associated with cleanliness.

Timeline

Friday morning
Clean the puja space
Light a ghee lamp and offer red or pink flowers and a sweet.
10-15 minutes
Chant 108 times
Use a lotus-seed or crystal mala.
Dhanteras, Diwali
Repeat on the festival evening
Chant before or after Lakshmi Puja.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as the Lakshmi Gayatri?

No. This is a short beej mantra, while the Gayatri is a longer verse.

Best time to chant?

Fridays and the Diwali season, especially Dhanteras and Lakshmi Puja evening

Will it bring money?

Traditions treat it as a prayer and a discipline, not a financial guarantee.

Sources & further reading

Shri Suktam (Rigveda Khila)

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Last updated 29 September 2026