Lakshmi Suprabhatam
లక్ష్మీ సుప్రభాతం
Composed by Traditional; verses drawn from Sri Suktam (Rigveda Khila) and Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
A morning awakening hymn to Goddess Mahalakshmi. Particularly used on Fridays (Lakshmi's day), Akshaya Tritiya, Varalakshmi Vratam, and Diwali Lakshmi Puja days. Combines verses from Sri Suktam and Mahalakshmi Ashtakam.
Opening Verse (Sanskrit)
श्रीवत्सालङ्कृत वक्षःस्थले हरिं । हरिप्रिये कनकमुक्तिप्रदे श्रीये । सुप्रभातं तव सुप्रभातं देवि ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
Śrīvatsālaṅkṛta vakṣaḥsthale Hariṃ / Haripriye kanaka-mukti-prade Śrīye / Suprabhātaṃ tava suprabhātaṃ Devi
English Translation
O Goddess Lakshmi — beloved consort of Hari (Vishnu), giver of gold and liberation, who adorns the chest of the Lord with the Srivatsa symbol — good morning to you, sacred dawn.
Structure & Sections
- Sri Suktam verses (8 from Rigveda)
- Mahalakshmi Ashtakam (8 verses by Padma Purana)
- Lakshmi Stuti closing
Daily Use & Tradition
Recited by women devotees on Friday mornings before household duties. Combined with Lakshmi Ashtottara (108 names) for full morning Lakshmi worship.
Benefits
Attracts material prosperity, harmony in family wealth, blessings for unmarried daughters seeking good marriage, removal of debt, protection of children.
Best Time to Recite/Listen
Friday sunrise; daily before sunrise for sustained practice.
Audio Recording
M.S. Subbulakshmi's Sri Suktam + Lakshmi Ashtakam recording is the most-played.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lakshmi Suprabhatam?
A morning awakening hymn to Goddess Mahalakshmi. Particularly used on Fridays (Lakshmi's day), Akshaya Tritiya, Varalakshmi Vratam, and Diwali Lakshmi Puja days. Combines verses from Sri Suktam and Mahalakshmi Ashtakam.
When should I recite Lakshmi Suprabhatam?
Friday sunrise; daily before sunrise for sustained practice.
Who composed the Lakshmi Suprabhatam?
Traditional; verses drawn from Sri Suktam (Rigveda Khila) and Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
What are the benefits of listening to Lakshmi Suprabhatam?
Attracts material prosperity, harmony in family wealth, blessings for unmarried daughters seeking good marriage, removal of debt, protection of children.
What is the most famous recording of Lakshmi Suprabhatam?
M.S. Subbulakshmi's Sri Suktam + Lakshmi Ashtakam recording is the most-played.