Food, shelter, and clothing are the three ultimate necessities of our lives. Should one have sufficient wealth then taking care of the basic necessities of life becomes easier. The world financial statistics reveal that almost 700 million people live in abject poverty. Instead of going behind those people asking for their birth details to create horoscopes, the much saner approach is to support such people in whatever way possible. According to the principles of Sanatana Dharma the wealth is governed by Goddess Mahalakshmi. Friday is the highly empowered day to offer our prayers to Goddess Mahalakshmi (the Goddess of fortune). Here are some simple, practical prayers to you could offer for the well-being of your family and the world-at-large
1. Recite Sri Kanakadhara Stotram Composed by Sri Adi Shankara
The power of this reciting sloka is there won’t be any poverty in the household
2. Recite Sri Lakshmi Ashtothram
This sloka lists the 108 glorious names of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Extremely potent prayer when recited in the evenings along with Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam.
3. Recite Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam
Goddess of fortune (Mahalakshmi) is always present in Lord Vishnu’s chest. This is why Goddess Lakshmi is also known as “Shri” and Lord Vishnu is addressed as “Shrinivas”, meaning the place where Shri resides. Whenever one recites Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam the Lord along with His Eternal Consort, Mahalakshmi, is happy to offer benedictions sought by the devotee.
