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“Karagre Vasate Lakshmi” is a morning shloka that is usually recited in Hindu households after waking up in the morning. The shloka is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who is considered the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance.
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi Sloka Meaning English and Hindi
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi Sloka
कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः करमध्ये सरस्वती ।
करमूले तु गोविन्दः प्रभाते करदर्शनम् ॥
Transliteration
karāgre vasate lakṣmīḥ karamadhye sarasvatī ।
karamūle tu govindaḥ prabhāte karadarśanam ॥
English Transcript
karagre vasate lakshmi karamadhye sarasvati |
karamule tu govinda prabhate karadarshanam ||
English Translation
Lakshmi ji resides at the top of the hand.
Mother Saraswati resides in the middle of the hand.
Shri Bhagwan Govind resides in the lower part of the hand.
Every morning we should have darshan in our hand.
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi Sloka Mantra Hindi Translation
हाथ के अग्र भाग में लक्ष्मी जी का वास होता है,
हाथ के मध्यभाग में सरस्वती माँ का वास है,
हाथ के मूल अर्थात निम्न भाग में श्री भगवान गोविंद का निवास है,
प्रत्येक सुबह हमें अपने हाथ का दर्शन करना चाहिए।
Here is the meaning of the shloka:
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi: The word “Karagre” means “at the tip of the hand,” and “Vasate” means “resides.” Therefore, this line means “Goddess Lakshmi resides at the tip of my hand.”
Kar-madhye Saraswati: “Kar-madhye” means “in the middle of the hand,” and “Saraswati” refers to the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. Thus, this line indicates that Goddess Saraswati resides in the middle of the hand.
Kara-Prabhodhini Gauri: “Kara-Prabhodhini” means “who awakens knowledge in the hand,” and “Gauri” is another name for Goddess Parvati, who is the consort of Lord Shiva. This line suggests that Goddess Gauri awakens knowledge in the hand.
Prabhate Kara Darshanam: “Prabhate” means “in the morning,” and “Kara Darshanam” means “seeing the hand.” This line indicates that one should look at their hands in the morning and think about the presence of the goddesses.
Benefits of reciting this shloka in the morning:
- Invoking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Gauri to bring wealth, knowledge, and wisdom.
- Setting a positive and auspicious tone for the day ahead.
- Focusing the mind and bringing clarity and concentration to one’s tasks.
- Recognizing the divine presence in oneself and the world around us.
