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Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Here is a prayer addressed to Dhana Lakshmi , the goddess of wealth. Goddess Parvathi
asks Shiva , as to how , the poor, the timid and family men can become wealthy. He then
teaches her this great prayer , addressed to Goddess Parvathi herself. This indicates that
the Goddess Parvathi also can be worshipped as the giver of wealth.)
Dhanadha Uvacha:Devi deva mupa gamya neelakandam mama priyam,
Krupaya Parvathi praha Sankaram , Karunakaram.
Dhanadha said:The goddess went near Lord with the blue neck, who is dear to me,
And with kindness Goddess Parvathi asked Sankara , the doer of mercy.
Devyuvacha:Bruhi, vallabha saadhoonaam , daridhraanaam, kudumbinaam,
Daridhra dalanopayamanchasaiva dhana pradham.
The Goddess said:My dear, please tell me how, the timid, the poor and family men,
Would cross over poverty and get wealth bestowed on them.
Shiva Uvacha:Poojyan Parvathi vakhya midhamaha Maheswara,
Uchitham Jagad Ambaasi thava bhoothanukampaya.
My words are indeed true that this prayer to the giver of wealth would,
Bless the devoted ones with wealth and all sort of comforts.
Patantha Pataayanthopi Brahmanai asthikothamai,
Dhana laabho bhaved aasu nasamethi daridhradha.
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This prayer removes poverty and diseases and blesses with wealth,
And Oh Goddess Shankari* who bestows wealth and splendour,
Please bless with kindness me who is your servant.
* The consort of Sankara
Parvatheesa prasadena suresa kinkareridham,
Sradhaya yea padishyanthi Patayishyathi bhakthitha.
Sahasramayutham laksham dhana labho bhavedbhavam,
Dhanadhaya namasthubhyam nidhi padmadhipaya cha,
Bhavathu thwad pasadaanme, dhana dhanyadhi sampadha.
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