tāṃ ma āvaha jātavedo lakṣmīm anapagāminīm | yasyāṃ hiraṇyaṃ vindeyaṃ gām aśvaṃ puruṣān aham ||
“Bring to me, O Jataveda, that Lakshmi who never departs, through whom I may obtain gold, cattle, horses, and servants.”
What This Means:
The worshipper asks for Lakshmi who is "anapagāminī", one who doesn't leave. This is permanent prosperity, not fleeting luck. The blessings requested are the traditional markers of Vedic wealth: gold, cattle, horses, and household.
Going Deeper:
"Anapagāminī" (never-departing) is the key word. True prosperity stays, it's not windfall luck that vanishes. The Vedic list of wealth includes living beings (cattle, horses, people) not just inert gold, showing wealth as relationship and responsibility.
How To Apply This:
Seek stable, lasting abundance rather than quick gains. True wealth includes relationships, resources, and responsibility. Ask for prosperity that grows and stays.
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