How To Invite Wealth - The Hindu Way

"The Hindu religion is not only a religion, it is also amantras in Sri Sukta.
philosophy not only religion and philosophy, it is a wayThe Sri Sukta can be recited or those who had not
of life", so said the well known English writerlearnt the Sukta can hear recorded audio tapes.
Somerset Maugham in his book Points of View.The presence of Lakshmi,who is firm and steady,
The Hindu religion shows the way to lead the lifebestows gold, milch cattle, horses and human beings.
successfully. Needless to say, for anybody's successShe is seated on a Lotus flower. She is implored to
wealth is important.bestow fame and prosperity.
The Goddess Mahalakshmi is being worshipped as theLakshmi resides where the fragrance of sandal and
promoter of prosperity by Hindus.camphor exists! Those who desire that the goddess
Mahalakshmi means the great source of the best inSri should always reside in their family should be pure.
life. It also means 'worshipful' and 'engrossed inThe purity is required both mentally and physically!
appearance'.And hence the dwelling place should always be kept
Lakshmi also means the thinker of the welfare of theclean.
devotees.There are certain symbols associated with welfare,
Sri and Lakshmi are the two manifestations ofglory, prosperity and worship. They are
Mahalakshmi. Though they are two, yet they are one.lotus,elephant, conch, swastika, pot,
The word Sri means luminosity, beauty,garments,diamond, crocodile,owl, discus, mace,bullock,
reputation,glory, magnanimity, splendor, prosperitywishfulfilling tree or kalpa tree,jack fruit,armour and a
and consolation.pair of fish. Hence using these symbols appropriately
In order to acquire wealth, the Hindu way of lifewill make Lakshmi's presence.
suggests to worship Lakshmi every morning afterThe Hindu literature gives details of performing
taking bath. The Sri Sukta praises Goddess Lakshmi.lakshmi puja or lakshmi worship.
This Sukta forms the chapter two, Varga six of theWe will learn more about Lakshmi worship in our next
Khilas appended to Rig Veda. The Rig Veda is thearticle.
oldest known text of the world. There are fifteen