The Śrīsūktam is one of the most beloved hymns of the Vedic tradition. Recited across homes and temples as an invocation to the Goddess Lakshmi, it is both a prayer for abundance and a meditation on inner radiance, harmony, and grace.
The Śrīsūktam belongs to the Rigveda , appearing in its Khila (appendix) portion, Khila Sukta , 5.87.1-15. (5.87 refers to the book and hymn number, while 1-15 denotes the specific verses.) While not a part of the core Mandalas of the Samhita , it has long been received and recited within the Vedic tradition. Scholarly documentation, including references preserved at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, affirms its place within this extended Vedic corpus.
The Vedas- Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda are regarded as śruti , “that which is heard.” They are understood not as compositions of human authorship but as revelations received by the Rishis in states of profound awareness. Preserved through an extraordinary oral tradition, Vedic chanting remains a living practice, recognized globally, including by UNESCO, which has inscribed Vedic chanting as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Rising from this sacred river of sound, the Śrīsūktam calls forth auspiciousness in all its richness. Here, Goddess Lakshmi is not only the bestower of material wealth but the living essence of nourishment, beauty, fertility, courage, clarity, and well-being. The hymn gently dissolves both inner and outer scarcity, inviting wholeness into every corner of life.
This edition is envisioned as more than a book; it is a portable shrine, a puja ghar to accompany you wherever you go.
As an art book, it weaves together visual beauty and contemplative depth. It pays homage to sacred geometry, symbolism, and silence, shaping a visual sanctuary that nurtures sadhana and tranquility.
Compact and graceful, it is crafted to be your companion at home, on journeys, or in quiet moments ensuring the presence of Śrī is always near.
Adding to this sacred experience, the author has recited the Śrīsūktam beautifully.
By clicking to this YouTube link, you may listen to the chant in its authentic cadence. Thus, the book unites śabda (sound) and rupa (form), allowing the seeker to both see and hear the mantra , to read and to receive.
We invite you not merely to turn these pages, but to enter them. To chant. To listen. To allow the vibrations of the Śrīsūktam to settle the mind and open the heart.
May this offering bring auspiciousness to your space, abundance to your efforts, and serenity to your inner being
May Śrī dwell where she is invoked with reverence and love.
