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Hiranyavarnam Harinim (Sri Suktam Opening)

हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम् । चन्द्रां हिरण्मयीं लक्ष्मीं जातवेदो म आवह ॥

hiraṇya-varṇāṁ hariṇīṁ suvarṇa-rajata-srajām, candrāṁ hiraṇmayīṁ lakṣmīṁ jātavedo ma āvaha

Meaning

"O Agni, bring to me that golden-hued Lakshmi, radiant as gold and silver, moon-like and luminous."

Why This Mantra

The opening verse of the ancient Sri Suktam, one of the oldest hymns to abundance — asked for through a fire that represents transformation itself.

Benefits

Deep gratitude, invitation for abundance

Today's Affirmation

Ask today for abundance the way you'd ask for warmth from a fire — simply, and with trust.

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