om shri mahalakshmyai ch vidmahe vishnu patnyai ch dhimahi, tanno lakshmi prachodayat om॥
The mantra is a Gayatri mantra dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Here’s the breakdown of its meaning
- Om - A sacred syllable representing the ultimate reality and universal consciousness.
- Shri Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidmahe - "We meditate on Mahalakshmi" (Shri Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity).
- Vishnu Patnyai Cha Dhimahi - "Who is the consort of Lord Vishnu, we meditate upon."
- Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat - "May that Lakshmi inspire and enlighten us."
- Om - Reaffirming the sacred invocation.
Putting it all together, the mantra translates to
"Om, we meditate on the great Goddess Mahalakshmi. We contemplate upon the consort of Lord Vishnu. May that Lakshmi inspire and enlighten us. Om."
This mantra is chanted to seek the blessings, guidance, and inspiration of Goddess Lakshmi, invoking her qualities of wealth, prosperity, and divine grace.
