The eminence and the eternality of Goddess Lakshmi have been talked well in our profound sacred texts. It is also said that, at Sun set (during night) Lotus withdraws itself into water and rises to bloom at Sun raise (Morning). This purity as also devotion is represented by the white and pink coloured Lotus, while Red, Purple and blue coloured lotus symbolizes ascension, enlightenment or rebirth. The sense of purity is attributed to this habit of lotus, rising clean out of the murky waters which represent desire and attachment. It is said that lotus grows mostly in Murky water.

Lotus grows with its roots in the mud pushing up with its long stalks through water to bloom. Brahma, the ultimate creator emerges from a Lotus as well, which has bloomed from the navel of Vishnu. Lotus, finds a special place among Gods like Vishnu, Lakshmi, Ganesha and Saraswati. Let us try to understand significance of Lotus, especially in relation to Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity and fertility.Īs we go through Shree Suktam we find Lotus dominating the narration. Lakshmi is the representative of abundance in all of its forms, accessible to all and readily responsive the effects of Yajna when sincerely performed. Shree Suktam is a Vedic hymn addressed to Goddess Lakshmi, the companion of Vishnu. Shree Suktam (श्री सूक्तम): The Shree Suktam is a never failing mantra to invoke prosperity, goodness, health, wealth and well being of the person as well as the whole family itself.

Shree suktam in sanskrit