Sharad Purnima Mantra: Chandra & Lakshmi Mantras with Meaning

Main Sharad Purnima Mantra

• Mantra: ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

• Transliteration: Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah

• Deity: Goddess Lakshmi

• Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi

• Jaap count: 108 times

• Best time: After moonrise on Sharad Purnima night

• Mala: Kamal gatta or sphatik mala

Sharad Purnima Mantra and Its Meaning

The Sharad Purnima mantra is a Goddess Lakshmi mantra chanted on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Ashwin. It honors Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is associated with prosperity, harmony, beauty, and grace.

"Shreem" is the seed sound of Goddess Lakshmi. "Namah" means "salutation" or "surrender."

Word	Meaning
Om	The sacred primordial sound
Shreem	Seed sound of Goddess Lakshmi, linked with abundance
Mahalakshmyai	To Goddess Mahalakshmi
Namah	Salutations, a bow

Sharad Purnima Mahalakshmi Mantra for Kojagiri Purnima

This longer mantra is closely linked with Kojagiri Purnima worship.

Sanskrit:

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद।
श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः॥

Transliteration:
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Prasida Prasida
Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmyai Namah

Meaning: O lotus-born Goddess who resides in the lotus, be gracious and pleased. Salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.

This mantra asks Goddess Lakshmi to be pleased with the devotee and to bless the home with auspiciousness.

Other Mantras for Sharad Purnima and Kojagiri Night

Sharad Purnima is deeply connected with the Moon. Along with the Lakshmi mantras, several Chandra mantras are chanted on this night.

Mantra	Deity	Best for	Jaap count
Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah	Goddess Lakshmi	Main Sharad Purnima jaap	108
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Prasida Prasida	Goddess Mahalakshmi	Kojagiri Purnima worship	108
Om Cham Chandramase Namah	Lord Chandra	Simple Moon worship and arghya	11, 27, or 108
Dadhi Shankha Tusharabham	Lord Chandra	Chandra shanti and moonlit meditation	11, 27, or 108
Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah	Lord Chandra	Focused Chandra beeja jaap	108
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Amritangaya Vidmahe	Lord Chandra (Soma)	Chandra Gayatri meditation	11, 27, or 108

Simple Chandra Mantra

Sanskrit: ॐ चं चंद्रमस्यै नमः

Transliteration: Om Cham Chandramase Namah

Meaning: Salutations to Lord Chandra, the Moon.

Best for: Moon arghya after moonrise, Chandra puja, and a short devotional chant.

Jaap count: 11, 27, or 108 times.

Chandra Navagraha Shanti Mantra

Sanskrit:
दधिशंखतुषाराभं क्षीरोदार्णवसम्भवम्।
नमामि शशिनं सोमं शंभोर्मुकुटभूषणम्॥

Transliteration:
Dadhi Shankha Tusharabham Kshirodarnava Sambhavam
Namami Shashinam Somam Shambhormukutabhushanam

Meaning: Salutations to Lord Soma, the Moon, radiant like curd, conch, and snow. Born of the ocean of milk, the Moon adorns the crown of Lord Shiva.

This well-known verse comes from the Navagraha tradition. It describes the cool, white, nectar-like nature of the Moon.

Best for: Chandra shanti, calmness, emotional balance, and moonlit meditation.

Jaap count: 11, 27, or 108 times.

Chandra Beej Mantra

Sanskrit: ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः

Transliteration: Om Shram Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah

Meaning: Salutations to Lord Chandra, the Moon.

The syllables "Shram," "Shreem," and "Shraum" are traditionally regarded as Moon seed sounds. “Chandramase Namah” means salutations to the Moon.

Best for: Focused Chandra jaap, especially during moonrise or Nishita Kaal.

Jaap count: 108 times.

Chandra Gayatri Mantra

Sanskrit: ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः अमृताङ्गाय विद्महे कलारूपाय धीमहि तन्नो सोमः प्रचोदयात्।

Transliteration: Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Amritangaya Vidmahe Kalarupaya Dhimahi Tanno Somah Prachodayat

Meaning: May we know the nectar-bodied one; may we meditate upon the one who embodies the lunar phases. May Soma, the Moon, inspire and illuminate us..

The mantra describes Lord Chandra as Amritanga, the nectar-bodied Moon, and Kalarupa, the embodiment of lunar phases and time cycles.

Best for: Meditation, mental calmness, and closing the Sharad Purnima Chandra puja.

Jaap count: 11, 27, or 108 times.

Sharad Purnima Mantra Jaap Vidhi

Sharad Purnima mantra jaap is a simple practice. A grand setup is not required.

1. Bathe and wear clean clothes.

2. Clean the puja space and light a ghee or oil diya.

3. Place an image or idol of Goddess Lakshmi on a clean cloth.

4. Offer flowers, incense, sweets, and kheer.

5. Sit on a clean mat facing east or north-east, keeping your back upright.

6. Hold a kamal gatta or sphatik mala.

7. Chant "Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah" 108 times, moving one bead with each chant.

8. Chant slowly and clearly with full attention.

9. Close with gratitude and a prayer for the well-being of the family and all beings.

Some families pause after every 27 chants to offer a flower or a few grains of rice.

Best Time for Sharad Purnima Mantra Jaap

• After moonrise: Best time to begin the Jaap and Lakshmi Puja.

• Evening: Aarti, diya lighting, and the first round of chanting.

• Midnight (Nishita Kaal): Considered especially auspicious for Kojagiri jagran and extended jaap.

• Through the night: Silent chanting, bhajans, or Shri Suktam during the night vigil.

Why Chant the Mantra on Sharad Purnima?

According to tradition, Goddess Lakshmi moves across the earth on this night. Clean homes, lit with lamps, and filled with devotion are believed to receive her grace.

Mantra jaap keeps the mind steady and focused on gratitude and devotion. The night vigil adds a calm, prayerful atmosphere.

These are traditional beliefs rooted in faith. The mantra is seen as a spiritual practice, and results are never treated as guaranteed.

Benefits of Chanting the Sharad Purnima Mantra

In devotional belief, chanting the Lakshmi mantra on Sharad Purnima is associated with:

• Blessings of auspiciousness and abundance from Goddess Lakshmi

• Gratitude and contentment

• Calmness and focus through slow, steady chanting

• Harmony within the family

• A meaningful and devotional night at home

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