Kanakadhara Stotram
Kanakadhara Stotram is a powerful hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. The word 'Kanakadhara' literally means 'stream of gold', and it is believed that this hymn can attract divine prosperity when recited with devotion.
- Brings sudden and miraculous wealth (Kanakadhara = stream of gold)
- Removes poverty and misfortune
- Invokes divine grace, compassion, and blessings
- Supports spiritual growth and humility
Sanskrit
अङ्गं हरेः पुलकभूषणमाश्रयन्ती भृङ्गाङ्गनेव मुकुलाभरणं तमालम् । अङ्गीकृताखिलविभूतिरपाङ्गलीला माङ्गल्यदास्तु मम मङ्गलदेवता या ॥१॥
Hindi Translation
वह लक्ष्मी जिनकी दृष्टि भगवान हरि के अंगों की शोभा बढ़ाती है, जैसे भौंरा तमाल वृक्ष के फूलों पर मंडराता है, उनकी एक अपांग दृष्टि ही सभी ऐश्वर्यों को देने वाली है — वह मुझ पर भी शुभ दृष्टि डालें।
English Translation
She whose sidelong glance adorns the limbs of Lord Hari, Like the bee hovering over blooming Tamala flowers, Whose mere glance confers all prosperity — May that auspicious goddess bless me.
Explanation
This verse praises Lakshmi’s mere glance as powerful enough to bestow complete prosperity, using the poetic imagery of a bee and a Tamala tree.
Kanakadhara Stotram is composed in melodious Sanskrit with deep poetic imagery. Listening with devotion is as powerful as chanting. The full stotram has 21 verses.
Chanting these sacred texts with devotion and understanding can bring peace, clarity, and spiritual upliftment.
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