Kanakadhara Stotram
The Kanakadhara Stotram holds a special place in the tradition of devotional hymns, as it is closely associated with a miraculous story involving Adi Shankaracharya, one of India's greatest spiritual teachers and philosophers. This sacred hymn, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, is known for invoking her blessings of wealth, prosperity, and well-being.
The Story Behind Kanakadhara Stotram
As the story goes, Adi Shankaracharya, during his travels as a young monk, once sought alms in a poor village. He came across the humble home of a woman who had little to give, but, out of deep reverence, she offered him the only food she had – a single dried gooseberry. Moved by her selflessness and devotion, the saint desired to help her overcome her poverty.
Adi Shankaracharya prayed to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, by reciting what is now known as the Kanakadhara Stotram. He appealed to the goddess to bless the woman who had given so much despite having so little. Initially, Lakshmi hesitated, as the woman’s past karmas did not favor prosperity. However, Shankaracharya’s compassionate plea and profound devotion moved the goddess. She granted his request, and it is said that golden gooseberries (Kanaka meaning gold, Dhara meaning flow or stream) rained down upon the poor woman’s house, symbolizing the arrival of wealth and fortune.
This event showcases not only Adi Shankaracharya's immense spiritual power but also the potential of divine grace to overcome karmic limitations. The hymn’s potency lies in its ability to invoke the blessings of Lakshmi and is often recited to remove obstacles, bring wealth, and ensure prosperity in life.
The Significance of Kanakadhara Stotram
The Kanakadhara Stotram consists of 21 verses, each beautifully composed to extol the virtues and qualities of Goddess Lakshmi. The word Kanakadhara itself suggests a continuous flow of wealth, and it is believed that chanting this hymn with sincere devotion can open the doors to abundance, remove financial struggles, and bring peace and prosperity to one’s life.
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1.
भृङ्गाङ्गनेव मुकुलाभरणं तमालम्।
अङ्गीकृताखिलविभूतिरपाङ्गलीला
माङ्गल्यदास्तु मम मङ्गलदेवतायाः॥
Angam hare pulaka bhooshanamasrayanthi,
Bhringanga neva mukulabharanam thamalam,
Angikrithakhila vibhuthirapanga leela,
Mangalyadasthu mama mangala devathaya.
Meaning:
May the playful, glancing side-looks of the goddess Lakshmi, who clings to Lord Hari like bees attracted to the buds of the Tamala tree, bless me with all auspiciousness and prosperity.
2.
मुग्धा मुहुर्विदधती वदने मुरारेः
माला दृशोर्मधुकरीव महोत्पले या
सा मे श्रियं दिशतु सागरसंभवायाः॥
Mugdha muhurvidhadhadathi vadhane Murare,
Premathrapapranihithani gathagathani,
Mala dhrishotmadhukareeva maheth pale ya,
Sa ne sriyam dhisathu sagarasambhavaya.
Meaning:
Just like bees return repeatedly to a blooming lotus, may the loving glances of Lakshmi Devi, who was born from the ocean of milk, return again and again to the face of Murari (Lord Vishnu), and shower me with wealth and fortune.
With half-closed eyes, Goddess Lakshmi gazes at Mukunda (Vishnu), filled with joy and love. May her soft gaze, full of devotion, bless me with prosperity.
Let the side glances of Goddess Lakshmi, who lovingly adorns the chest of Vishnu with the garland of her glance, bring all auspiciousness to me.
Like a streak of lightning in a dark cloud, Goddess Lakshmi shines brightly on the broad chest of Lord Vishnu, who defeated the demon Kaitabha. May her compassionate gaze bestow all good fortune on me.
Meaning:
Even Manmatha (the god of love) could influence Lord Vishnu only through the graceful side glances of Goddess Lakshmi. Let that auspicious, slow-moving glance from the daughter of the ocean of milk fall upon me and bless me.
7.
दक्षं दशास्यनिवहं दुरितोग्रशान्त्रः।
प्राप्तं प्रदानेन महर्षितपद्विमुक्तिं
दिश्यात्मसम्भवमसौ कृपयाधिपोऽस्तु॥
Viswamarendra padhavee bramadhana dhaksham,
Ananda hethu radhikam madhu vishwoapi,
Eshanna sheedhathu mayi kshanameekshanartham,
Indhivarodhara sahodharamidhiraya.
Meaning:
Her side-long glance, which once restored Indra to his throne, is capable of granting even the greatest fortune. Let that glance, resembling the petals of a blue lotus, fall upon me and bless me with success and joy.
8.
दृष्ट्या त्रिविष्टपपदं सुलभं लभन्ते।
दृष्टिः प्रहृष्टकमलोदरदीप्तिरिष्टां
पुष्टिं कृशीष्ट मम पुष्करविष्टारायाः॥
Ishta visishtamathayopi yaya dhayardhra,
Dhrishtya thravishta papadam sulabham labhanthe,
Hrishtim prahrushta kamlodhara deepthirishtam,
Pushtim krishishta mama pushkravishtaraya.
Meaning:
Even those with great intellect and wisdom can easily attain heavenly bliss through her compassionate glance. May the brilliance of her lotus-like eyes bless me with all forms of prosperity and happiness.
9.
आस्मिन्नकिञ्चनविहङ्गशिशौ विषण्णे।
दुष्कर्मधर्मपलपाकमथान्यकार्ये
नारायणप्रणयिनी नयनाम्बुवाहः॥
Dhadyaddhayanupavanopi dravinambhudaraam,
Asminna kinchina vihanga sisou vishanne,
Dhushkaramagarmmapaneeya chiraya dhooram,
Narayana pranayinee nayanambhuvaha.
Meaning:
Oh, consort of Narayana, may your kind glances, like a merciful wind, bring forth a shower of wealth upon me, who stands like a thirsty chataka bird, waiting for your grace to dispel my sorrows and sins.
10.
शाकम्भरीति शशिशेखरवल्लभेति।
सृष्टिस्थितिप्रलयकेलिषु संस्तिता या
तस्यै नमस्त्रिभुवनैकगुरोस्तरुण्यै॥
Gheerdhevathethi garuda dwaja sundarithi,
Sakambhareethi sasi shekara vallebhethi,
Srishti sthithi pralaya kelishu samsthitha ya,
Thasyai namas thribhvanai ka guros tharunyai.
Meaning:
Salutations to the youthful goddess, who is the essence of speech (Goddess Saraswati), the consort of Garuda-flagged Vishnu, and the one who plays a role in creation, sustenance, and destruction of the universe. May she bless me with her grace.
Meaning:
Salutations to you, O embodiment of the Vedas, who grants the fruits of righteous actions. Salutations to you, O embodiment of love and virtue, who dwells in the thousand-petaled lotus. May you, the consort of Lord Purushottama, grant me abundance.
12.
नमोऽस्तु दुग्धोदधिजन्मभूम्यै।
नमोऽस्तु सोमामृतसोदरायै
नमोऽस्तु नारायणवल्लभायै॥
Namosthu naleekha nibhananai,
Namosthu dhugdhogdhadhi janma bhoomayai,
Namosthu somamrutha sodharayai,
Namosthu narayana vallabhayai.
Meaning:
Salutations to her whose face resembles a lotus in full bloom. Salutations to the one born from the ocean of milk, the sister of nectar and the moon, and the beloved of Narayana.
13.
नमोऽस्तु भूमण्डलनायिकायै।
नमोऽस्तु देवादिदयापरायै
नमोऽस्तु शार्ङ्गायुधवल्लभायै॥
Namosthu hemambhuja peetikayai,
Namosthu bhoo mandala nayikayai,
Namosthu devathi dhaya prayai,
Namosthu Sarngayudha vallabhayai.
Meaning:
Salutations to her who sits on a golden lotus, the sovereign of the universe, the one who bestows mercy upon the devas, and the beloved of Vishnu who wields the mighty Sarnga bow.
14.
नमोऽस्तु विष्णोरुरसि स्थितायै।
नमोऽस्तु लक्ष्म्यै कमलालयायै
नमोऽस्तु दामोदरवल्लभायै॥
Namosthu devyai bhrugu nandanayai,
Namosthu vishnorurasi sthithayai,
Namosthu lakshmyai kamalalayai,
Namosthu dhamodhra vallabhayai.
Salutations to the daughter of Sage Bhrigu, the one who resides in the chest of Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi who dwells in a lotus, and the beloved of Damodhara.
Meaning:
Salutations to her, the radiant one with lotus-like eyes, who is the mother of the universe and is worshipped by the gods. Salutations to her who is the consort of the son of Nanda (Krishna).
16.
साम्राज्यदानविभवानि सरोरुहाक्षि।
त्वद्वन्दनानि दुरिताहरणोद्यता नि
मामेव मातरनिशं कलयन्तु मान्ये॥
Sampath karaani sakalendriya nandanani,
Samrajya dhana vibhavani saroruhakshi,
Twad vandanani dhuritha haranodhythani,
Mamev matharanisam kalayanthu manye.
Meaning:
O Lotus-eyed Goddess, your blessings bring wealth, delight to all the senses, and bestow the power to rule kingdoms. May your salutations constantly remove my sorrows and protect me night and day.
यत्कटाक्षसमुपासनाविधिः
सेवकस्य सकलार्थसम्पदः।
सन्तनोति वचनाङ्गमानसैः
त्वां मुरारिहृदयेश्वरीं भजे॥
Yath kadaksha samupasana vidhi,
Sevakasya sakalartha sampadaha,
Santhanothi vachananaga manasai,
Twam murari hridhayeswareem bhaje.
Meaning:
I worship you, the Queen of Murari’s heart. Your gracious glance brings endless wealth and prosperity to your devotees through their words, actions, and thoughts.
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके देवि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike,
Sharanye Tryambake Devi Narayani Namostute.
Meaning:
Salutations to you, O Devi Narayani, the source of all auspiciousness and well-being, the fulfiller of all desires, and the refuge of all beings.
ददेति दीनदयालुतया दयार्द्रं
दृष्ट्या निविष्टमणिमेक्षणमिन्दिरायाः।
प्राप्तं शुभं भवतु मे दयिते दयार्द्र-
या दृष्ट्या त्रिविष्टपपदं सुलभं लभन्ते॥
Dadethi deena dhayaluthaya dhayardhram,
Dhrishtya nivishta manimekshanam Indhiraya,
Praptham padam pradhamatha khalu yat prabhavath,
Mangalyabhaji madhu madhini manamathena.
With her compassionate glance, full of mercy, Goddess Lakshmi bestows a gem-like grace upon the deserving. May that gentle glance of Lakshmi, which grants auspiciousness, fall upon me and bless me, just as it blesses those who seek higher realms of existence.
This hymn has been composed by me, filled with reverence and longing for liberation. Whoever recites this Kanakadhara Stotram with devotion will overcome the darkness of ignorance and sorrow, and they shall be blessed with eternal prosperity and freedom from the cycle of birth and death.
Meaning:
The devas meditate upon Goddess Lakshmi with a serene and compassionate heart, seeking wealth and prosperity. Those who seek blessings with devotion shall experience a shift in their fortunes, and their families will thrive and flourish with her grace.
Here are a few sources where you can find videos of the Kanakadhara Stotram:
- YouTube: Listen to the Kanakadhara Stotram recitation at this link.
- Music YouTube: Another option on YouTube Music here.
- Other versions: You can explore different versions, including instrumental and vocal renditions, by searching "Kanakadhara Stotram" on YouTube.
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