Meditation and prayer is an essential part of the Indian culture, and one of the many prayers offered is called Kanakdhara Stotram which is in praise of Goddess Lakshmi the Hindu goddess of wealth. This prayer is mainly dedicated to the goddess and is said to be composed by the great sage of India namely, Adi Sankaracharya.
As for the name of the place the word “Kanakdhara” translates to “a stream of gold” from the Sanskrit language. This hymn tells the story of a poor woman with no food for a saint that paid her a visit despite her being in a very shameful position. Pained by the plight, the saint began to write and recite Kanakadhara Stotra which made gold to pour in the house of that poor woman thereby liberating her from the clutches of poverty.
Kanakdhara Stotram Meaning Lyrics श्री कनकधारा स्तोत्रम लिरिक्स (स्वर्णधारा स्तोत्र)
अङ्गं हरेः पुलकभूषणमाश्रयन्ती,भृङ्गाङ्गनेव मुकुलाभरणं तमालम्,
अङ्गीकृताखिलविभूतिरपाङ्गलीला,
माङ्गल्यदास्तु मम मङ्गळदेवतायाः।
मुग्धा मुहुर्विदधती वदने मुरारेः,
प्रेमत्रपाप्रणिहितानि गतागतानि,
माला दृशोर्मधुकरीव महोत्पले,
या सा मे श्रियं दिशतु सागरसम्भवायाः।
आमीलिताक्षमधिगम्य मुदा मुकुन्दं,
आकेकरस्थितकनीनिकपक्ष्मनेत्रं,
भूत्यै भवेन्मम भुजङ्गशयाङ्गनायाः।
बाह्वन्तरे मधुजितः श्रितकौस्तुभे,
या हारावलीव हरिनीलमयी विभाति,
कामप्रदा भगवतोऽपि कटाक्षमाला,
कल्याणमावहतु मे कमलालयायाः।
कालाम्बुदाळिललितोरसि कैटभारेः,
धाराधरे स्फुरति या तडिदङ्गनेव,
मातुस्समस्तजगतां महनीयमूर्तिः,
भद्राणि मे दिशतु भार्गवनन्दनायाः।
माङ्गल्यभाजि मधुमाथिनि मन्मथेन,
मय्यापतेत्तदिह मन्थरमीक्षणार्धं,
मन्दालसं च मकरालयकन्यकायाः।
विश्वामरेन्द्रपदविभ्रमदानदक्षं,
आनन्दहेतुरधिकं मुरविद्विषोऽपि,
ईषन्निषीदतु मयि क्षणमीक्षणार्ध,
इष्टा विशिष्टमतयोऽपि यया दयार्द्र,
दृष्ट्या त्रिविष्टपपदं सुलभं लभन्ते,
दृष्टिः प्रहृष्टकमलोदरदीप्तिरिष्टां,
पुष्टिं कृषीष्ट मम पुष्करविष्टरायाः।
दद्याद्दयानुपवनो द्रविणाम्बुधारां,
अस्मिन्नकिञ्चनविहङ्गशिशौ विषण्णे,
दुष्कर्मघर्ममपनीय चिराय दूरं,
नारायणप्रणयिनीनयनाम्बुवाहः।
धीर्देवतेति गरुडध्वजसुन्दरीति,
शाकम्भरीति शशिशेखरवल्लभेति,
सृष्टिस्थितिप्रलयकेलिषु संस्थितायै,
तस्यै नमस्त्रिभुवनैकगुरोस्तरुण्यै।
श्रुत्यै नमोऽस्तु शुभकर्मफलप्रसूत्यै,
रत्यै नमोऽस्तु रमणीयगुणार्णवायै,
शक्त्यै नमोऽस्तु शतपत्रनिकेतनायै,
पुष्ट्यै नमोऽस्तु पुरुषोत्तमवल्लभायै।
नमोऽस्तु नालीकनिभाननायै,
नमोऽस्तु दुग्धोदधिजन्मभूम्यै,
नमोऽस्तु सोमामृतसोदरायै,
नमोऽस्तु नारायणवल्लभायै।
सम्पत्कराणि सकलेन्द्रियनन्दनानि,
साम्राज्यदानविभवानि सरोरुहाक्षि,
सरोरुहाणि त्वद्वन्दनानि,
दुरिताहरणोद्यतानि मामेव,
मातरनिशं कलयन्तु मान्ये।
यत्कटाक्षसमुपासनाविधिः,
सेवकस्य सकलार्थसम्पदः,
सन्तनोति वचनाङ्गमानसैः,
त्वां मुरारिहृदयेश्वरीं भजे।
सरसिजनिलये सरोजहस्ते,
धवळतमांशुकगन्धमाल्यशोभे,
भगवति हरिवल्लभे मनोज्ञे,
त्रिभुवनभूतिकरि प्रसीद मह्यम्।
दिग्घस्तिभिः कनककुम्भमुखावसृष्ट,
स्वर्वाहिनी विमलचारुजलप्लुताङ्गीम्,
प्रातर्नमामि जगतां जननीमशेष,
कमले कमलाक्षवल्लभे त्वं,
करुणापूरतरङ्गितैरपाङ्गैः,
अवलोकय मामकिञ्चनानां,
प्रथमं पात्रमकृत्रिमं दयायाः।
स्तुवन्ति ये स्तुतिभिरमूभिरन्वहं,
त्रयीमयीं त्रिभुवनमातरं रमाम्,
गुणाधिका गुरुतरभाग्यभागिनो,
भवन्ति ते भुवि बुधभाविताशयाः।
इति श्रीमद् शङ्कराचार्यकृत,
श्री कनकधारास्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम्।
KANAKADHARA STOTRAM (IN SANSKRIT) !! श्री लक्ष्मी जी का शक्तिशाली स्तुति #Spiritual Activity
Kanakdhara Stotram Meaning in English
(angam hareh pulaka-bhushanam ashrayanti)
On whose body the hairs stand up in joy at the sight of Lord Hari (Vishnu),
भृङ्गाङ्गनेव मुकुलाभरणं तमालम्,
(bhringanga-iva mukula-abharanam tamalam)
Whose forehead is adorned with a garland of beautiful blossoms like a swarm of bees,
अङ्गीकृताखिलविभूतिरपाङ्गलीला,
(angikrita-akhila-vibhuti-rapanga-lila)
Whose playful glances enhance the beauty of all ornaments and decorations,
माङ्गल्यदास्तु मम मङ्गळदेवतायाः।
(mangalya-dastu mama mangala-devatayah)
May the Goddess of Auspiciousness bless me with all good things.
मुग्धा मुहुर्विदधती वदने मुरारेः,
(mugdha muhur-vidadhati vadane murareh)
Whose face is so captivating that it keeps Lord Murari (Krishna) enthralled,
प्रेमत्रपाप्रणिहितानि गतागतानि,
(prematrapa-papranihitani gatagataani)
Whose movements are like the swaying of a vine due to the weight of the fruits of love, dispelling all sins,
माला दृशोर्मधुकरीव महोत्पले,
(mala drisho 'tharudhendu-krit-aamalaangye)
Whose pure body resembles a great lotus, with her eyes like bees hovering around it,
या सा मे श्रियं दिशतु सागरसम्भवायाः।
(ya saa me shriyah dishatu saagara-sambhavaayeh)
May she, who is born of the ocean of milk, bestow upon me good fortune.
(mugdha muhur-vidadhati vadane murareh)
Whose face is so captivating that it keeps Lord Murari (Krishna) enthralled,
प्रेमत्रपाप्रणिहितानि गतागतानि,
(prematrapa-papranihitani gatagataani)
Whose movements are like the swaying of a vine due to the weight of the fruits of love, dispelling all sins,
माला दृशोर्मधुकरीव महोत्पले,
(mala drisho 'tharudhendu-krit-aamalaangye)
Whose pure body resembles a great lotus, with her eyes like bees hovering around it,
या सा मे श्रियं दिशतु सागरसम्भवायाः।
(ya saa me shriyah dishatu saagara-sambhavaayeh)
May she, who is born of the ocean of milk, bestow upon me good fortune.
आमीलिताक्षमधिगम्य मुदा मुकुन्दं,
(amiltaakshamadhigamya muda mukundam)
With closed eyes, I see Lord Mukunda (Krishna) with joy,
आनन्दकन्दमनिमेषमनङ्गतन्त्रम्,
(anandakandam animesham anangatantram)
Who is the embodiment of bliss, whose eyes are like lotus petals, and whose body is adorned with ornaments,
आकेकरस्थितकनीनिकपक्ष्मनेत्रं,
(aakekara-sthitakaninika-pakshma-netram)
Whose single eye, placed between his eyebrows, appears like a bumblebee,
भूत्यै भवेन्मम भुजङ्गशयाङ्गनायाः।
(bhootyai bhaven mama bhujanga-shayaanganaaya)
May that Lord, who reclines on the serpent Adisesha, bestow prosperity upon me.
(bahvantare madhujita shritakoustubhe)
In the midst of the banyan tree, Lord Vishnu, adorned with the Kaustubha gem,
या हारावलीव हरिनीलमयी विभाति,
(ya haraavalivibhaati harineela-mayi)
Whose dark blue complexion shines like a row of fresh rain clouds,
कामप्रदा भगवतोऽपि कटाक्षमाला,
(kaamapraada bhagavato'pi kataaksha-maalaa)
Whose glance is like a garland of blessings, capable of fulfilling one's desires,
कल्याणमावहतु मे कमलालयायाः।
(kalyaanamaavahatu me kamalaalayaaya)
May that Lord, who resides in the lotus, bestow upon me auspiciousness.
कालाम्बुदाळिललितोरसि कैटभारेः - On the elegant body of Lord Shiva, who defeated the demon Kaalabhairava
धाराधरे स्फुरति या तडिदङ्गनेव - Sparkling like lightning on the mountain of his matted hair
मातुस्समस्तजगतां महनीयमूर्तिः - The most magnificent form among all beings in the universe, Mother of the universe
भद्राणि मे दिशतु भार्गवनन्दनायाः - May the auspicious one, the delight of Lord Bhrigu, bestow her grace upon me
प्राप्तं पदं प्रथमतः खलु यत्प्रभावान् - I have attained that supreme state which is the result of the first and foremost power
माङ्गल्यभाजि मधुमाथिनि मन्मथेन - Adorned with auspiciousness, worshiped by Lord Brahma, and desired by Manmatha, the god of love
मय्यापतेत्तदिह मन्थरमीक्षणार्धं - May half of that longing glance of yours, falling on me, remove my obstacles
मन्दालसं च मकरालयकन्यकायाः। - The daughter of the abode of Makara (Goddess Parvati) with beautiful circular breasts
विश्वामरेन्द्रपदविभ्रमदानदक्षं - (I pray that) the one who is skilled in moving about in the world (Lord Vishnu),
आनन्दहेतुरधिकं मुरविद्विषोऽपि - (who is) the source of great happiness (bliss) and even the enemy of those who are envious,
ईषन्निषीदतु मयि क्षणमीक्षणार्ध - (May he) stay with me for a moment or half a moment,
मिन्दीवरोदरसहोदरमिन्दिरायाः - (who is) the brother of Indira (Lord Indra) and the one who has a huge belly (Vishnu),
इष्टा विशिष्टमतयोऽपि यया दयार्द्र - (May he) bless me with a soft-heartedness that can be obtained even by those with different beliefs,
दृष्ट्या त्रिविष्टपपदं सुलभं लभन्ते - (so that) they may easily attain the goal (of liberation) which is difficult to achieve for those with three-fold eyes (Lord Shiva),
दृष्टिः प्रहृष्टकमलोदरदीप्तिरिष्टां - (May my) vision be filled with the bright radiance of his lotus-like belly (symbolizing the source of creation) which brings great joy,
पुष्टिं कृषीष्ट मम पुष्करविष्टरायाः - (May he) nourish me, who is the resident of the lotus (of the heart), with abundant prosperity.
अस्मिन्नकिञ्चनविहङ्गशिशौ विषण्णे - and pour it upon me, who am utterly poor and devoid of any support,
दुष्कर्मघर्ममपनीय चिराय दूरं - swiftly removing the heat of difficult karma, and taking me far away,
नारायणप्रणयिनीनयनाम्बुवाहः। - carried by the eyes of Narayana's beloved.
धीर्देवतेति गरुडध्वजसुन्दरीति - She who is the steadfast deity, Garudadhvaja Sundari,
शाकम्भरीति शशिशेखरवल्लभेति - Shakambhari, and beloved of Shashishekhar,
सृष्टिस्थितिप्रलयकेलिषु संस्थितायै - who is established in the cycles of creation, preservation, and dissolution,
तस्यै नमस्त्रिभुवनैकगुरोस्तरुण्यै। - I offer my salutations to that one, who is the sole teacher of the three worlds.
रत्यै नमोऽस्तु रमणीयगुणार्णवायै - Salutations to the one who is like an ocean of delightful qualities.
शक्त्यै नमोऽस्तु शतपत्रनिकेतनायै - Salutations to the one who is the abode of the lotus with a hundred petals (i.e. Sahasrara Chakra).
पुष्ट्यै नमोऽस्तु पुरुषोत्तमवल्लभायै - Salutations to the one who is the beloved of the supreme Purusha (i.e. Lord Vishnu) and who nourishes all beings.
नमोऽस्तु नालीकनिभाननायै - Salutations to the one whose face is like a beautiful blue lotus.
नमोऽस्तु दुग्धोदधिजन्मभूम्यै - Salutations to the one who is born from the ocean of milk.
नमोऽस्तु सोमामृतसोदरायै - Salutations to the one who has a belly like the vessel that contains the nectar of the moon (i.e. Lord Shiva).
नमोऽस्तु नारायणवल्लभायै - Salutations to the one who is the beloved of Lord Narayana (i.e. Lord Vishnu).
साम्राज्यदानविभवानि सरोरुहाक्षि - Oh lotus-eyed mother! May I receive the wealth and prosperity of a king.
सरोरुहाणि त्वद्वन्दनानि - Oh mother with lotus-like eyes! May I always behold you in my mind's eye.
दुरिताहरणोद्यतानि मामेव - Oh mother who removes all afflictions! Please be with me always.
मातरनिशं कलयन्तु मान्ये - Oh respected mother! Please protect me always.
यत्कटाक्षसमुपासनाविधिः - The practice of meditating on your glance,
सेवकस्य सकलार्थसम्पदः - Bestows upon the devotee all desired wealth and prosperity,
सन्तनोति वचनाङ्गमानसैः - And the devotee's speech and mind are always filled with your praise,
त्वां मुरारिहृदयेश्वरीं भजे - I worship you, the queen of the heart of Lord Krishna.
सरसिजनिलये सरोजहस्ते - In the lotus dwelling place, with lotus hands
धवळतमांशुकगन्धमाल्यशोभे - Wearing a shining garment, with a garland of fragrant flowers
भगवति हरिवल्लभे मनोज्ञे - O beloved of Lord Hari, charming and pleasing
त्रिभुवनभूतिकरि प्रसीद मह्यम् - O provider of well-being to the three worlds, be gracious unto me
दिग्घस्तिभिः कनककुम्भमुखावसृष्ट - Created by Brahma, with faces shining like gold vessels
स्वर्वाहिनी विमलचारुजलप्लुताङ्गीम् - Flowing with clear and charming water
प्रातर्नमामि जगतां जननीमशेष - I bow in the morning to the mother of the world, who is all-pervading
लोकाधिनाथगृहिणीममृताब्धिपुत्रीम् - The wife of the Lord of the Universe, who is the daughter of the ocean of nectar
कमले कमलाक्षवल्लभे त्वं - O beloved of lotus-eyed Lord, Kamalaksha (Vishnu)
करुणापूरतरङ्गितैरपाङ्गैः - With the waves of compassion overflowing
अवलोकय मामकिञ्चनानां - Please look upon this poor and helpless one
प्रथमं पात्रमकृत्रिमं दयायाः - And grant me the first vessel of your mercy.
स्तुवन्ति ये स्तुतिभिरमूभिरन्वहं - Those who praise (stuvanti) with various (amubhir) hymns (stutibhih) me (aham)
त्रयीमयीं त्रिभुवनमातरं रमाम् - who is the mother (mataram) of the three worlds (tribhuvanamayi) and embodied with the three Vedas (trayi)
गुणाधिका गुरुतरभाग्यभागिनो - those who have gained (bhavanti) abundant (adhika) virtues (guna) and great (gurutara) fortune (bhagyabhagino)
भवन्ति ते भुवि बुधभाविताशयाः - they become (bhavanti) established (ashaya) in the mindset (bhavita) of the wise (buddha) in the world (bhuvi)
इति श्रीमद् शङ्कराचार्यकृत - Thus ends (iti) the hymn composed by Shri Shankaracharya
श्री कनकधारास्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् - Sri Kanakadhara Stotram is complete.
Kanak Dhara Stotram Benefits
Importance of kanak Dhara Stotram is well understood in the story behind its stote. The hyme is said to be written by Adi Shankaracharya who is said to be one of the most revered Hindus of the Eastern world. Once it is reported that he was impressed with a poor woman, who gave him a single gooseberry, when he tried to beg from her. Finally, Shankaracharya prayed for the woman and the goddess appeared before her and showered the woman’s house with gold gooseberries to as the kanak dhara that resulted in making the woman’s house wealth and prosperous to the entire village.
- Brings wealth and prosperity: People are encouraged to recite this hymn with full devotion and faith to get chrism of prosperity in their lives.
- Removes financial difficulties: This hymn can be recited by people who are financially pressed or are jobless in the hope of being blessed by Goddess Lakshmi.
- Grants spiritual progress: It is also believed to provides spiritual advancement, enabling the devotees deal with their karmic problems thus leading to spiritual goals.
- Removes obstacles: It also said that reciting of Kanak Dhara Stotram also aids in getting rid of those barriers that are preventing prosperity from happening in that particular area.