Lakshmi Chalisa

Lakshmi Chalisa is a collection of highly venerated verses praising Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. The word ‘chalisa,’ meaning forty, indicates the total number of verses in the collection. A religious person named Sundardasa is credited with composing these verses.

Lakshmi Chalisa is recited while invoking the goddess in the prayers seeking prosperity. Religious people often recommend this prayer to a person burdened by a heavy debt. The goddess on being pleased by a sincere prayer will bless a person with wealth and wellbeing. The goddess is attributed for imparting peace to her devotees, which ultimately leads to their attainment of liberation.