Morning prayer to Lakshmi
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
Translated by P. R. Ramachander
Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu and the Goddess of wealth. She was born out of the ocean of milk.
Namasthesthu Maha Maye, Sri Pede Sura Poojithe, Sankha Chakra Gada Hasthe, Mahalakshmi Namosthuthe
Salutations to the great enchantress,
Who is the Goddess of wealth,
Who is being worshipped by Devas,
And who holds Conch, wheel and mace in her hands,
Again Salutations to the Mahalakshmi
Angam hare pulaka bhooshanamasrayanthi, Bhringanga neva mukulabharanam thamalam, Angikrithakhila vibhuthirapanga leela, Mangalyadasthu mama mangala devathaya.
To the Hari who wears supreme happiness as Ornament,
The Goddess Lakshmi is attracted,
Like the black bees getting attracted,
To the unopened buds of black Tamala tree,
Let her who is the Goddess of all good things,
Grant me a glance that will bring prosperity.