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These verses narrate the glory of Shri Suktam, the vedic hymn in praise of
Shri or Laxmi Devi. They are in the form of a dialogue between Parasurama
and Pushkara, the son of Varuna and are from chapter 129 of Shri Vishnu
Dharmottara purana. The English translation given after each verse is
not exact, but will convey the meaning of the verse.
Shri is the bestower of all that is auspecious to her devotees.
Generally She is said to grant wealth. But this limitation is in our
mind only. Really She can grant all wishes including
moksha itself. The ShriSuktam thus is a prayer for not only wealth
but all that is required for leading a dharmic life and
attaining Her grace.

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Pushkara said: The Shri Suktam contained in each veda is capable
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Parasurama said: O you who knows all details about dharma!
kindly tell me about the Shri Suktam that is to be found in the
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One who recites the Shri Sukta will get rid of his poverty in toto.
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will be blessed by laxmi devi who holds the lotus flower in her
hands. Like wise, if one offers homa with one hundred thousand

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Laxmi will reside in his house permanently, as She stays in the
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he gets immense wealth as per his wish. If he performs homa for a
hundred thousand times with bilva leaves then Laxmi will
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