
Invoke the Devi who is the Embodiment of Sri Nearer so that the Devi of Prosperity becomes Pleased with Me. Meaning- Invoke for me that Lakshmi, Who is Abiding in the Chariot of Sri which is driven by Horses in Front and Whose Appearance is Heralded by the Trumpet of Elephants. Shriyam Deviim-Upahvaye Shriirmaa Devii Jussataam ||3|| Cattle, Horses, etc are external manifestations of Sri following the effort.) (Golden Touch represents the Fire of Tapas which manifests in us as the Energy of Effort by the Grace of the Devi. Devi Lakshmi as the Embodiment of Sri is thus Non-Moving in Her essential nature.) By Whose Golden Touch, I will Obtain Cattle, Horses, Progeny, and Servants.

Meaning – Hari Om, Invoke for Me that Lakshmi, Who does not Go Away,(Sri is Non-Moving, All-Pervasive and the Underlying Essence of All Beauty. Yasyaam Hirannyam Vindeyam Gaam-Ashvam Purussaan-Aham ||2||

Taam Ma Aavaha Jaatavedo Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim | (Gold represents Sun or the Fire of Tapas Silver represents Moon or the Bliss and Beauty of Pure Sattva.) Who is like the Moon with a Golden Aura, Who is Lakshmi, the Embodiment of Sri O Jatavedo, please Invoke for Me that Lakshmi. Meaning – Hari Om, Invoke for me that Lakshmi Who is of Golden Complexion, Beautiful and Adorned with Gold and Silver Garlands. Hari Om ॥ Hirannya-Varnnaam Harinniim Suvarnna-Rajata-Srajaam |Ĭandraam Hirannmayiim Lakssmiim Jaatavedo Ma Aavaha ||1|| Sri Suktam is often recited during the worship of Goddess Lakshmi.

Sri, Goddess Lakshmi explains the ways and means of rendering the Sri Suktam to Lord Indra also with importance. Sri Suktam is revealed by Goddess Lakshmi Herself to Indra (Laksmi Tanta). As Purusha Suktam is a Vedic devotional hymn in the praise of Purusha, as Brahman (divyaḥ puruṣaḥ amūrtaḥ), Sri Suktam is a hymn in the praise of “Sri” Devi Mahalakshmi, Primordial Goddess of the Universe, Adi Shakti. Each Suktam praises a single god or goddess. There are many Suktam in Sanskrit literature in the praise of different Hindu gods and goddesses. In Sanskrit literature, Sukta or Suktam is a devotional hymn or song of praise.
