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The most easy of all Sadhanas are the Sadhanas of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity who blesses one with wealth and prosperity. And there is a good reason for this. Not only the common man but even the saints and the ascetics need wealth for their altruistic ven- tures. For the householder in fact Lakshmi Sadhana is the most important ritual.

The most benevolent form of Lakshmi is Shree Sundari or Annapoorna. In this Avatara the Goddess banishes all the problems from the lives of her devo- tees and blesses them with everlasting prosperity and comforts.

Shree Sundari or Annapoorna is none other than Goddess Parvati, the divine consort of Lord Shiva. She is a Goddess who not only helps one attain to pleasures and riches but also to Moksha or spiritual success. The ancient texts in fact state that not just one but 108 boons can be had from the Sadhana of Goddess Mother Annapoorna.

It is impossible to list all but the most important boons that can be had are a disease free healthy body, a house, sons and daughters, a good spouse, enough  wealth, mental peace and presence of the divine gods in one's house.

This Sadhana is not just powerful rather it is also quick acting. If one obtains the blessings of one's Guru and follows the rules prescribed for the Sadhana then there is no chance that the ritual could fail.

This amazing Sadhana can be started on any Thursday night after 9 pm and it has to go on for 14 days at the same place. Have a bath and wear pure yellow clothes and sit facing the North on a yellow mat.

Cover a wooden seat with a red cloth and on it make a mound of unbroken rice grains. On the mound place an- Annapoorna Shankh (special Mantra energised conch shell).

Light two lamps one filled with mustard oil and the other with ghee. First of all chant Om Gam Ganpataye Namah eleven times and pray to Lord Ganesh for success. Theri offer prayers to the Guru and chant one round of Guru Mantra.

Next make eight marks with saffron on the Annapoorna Shankh representing the eight forms of Lakshmi. Each time chant one of the following Mantras.

Om Dhan Lakshmyei Namah, Om Dhaanya Lakshmyei Namah,
Om Dharaa Lakshmyei Namah, Om Keerti Lakshmyei Namah,
Om Aayu Lakshmyei Namah, Om Yash Lakshmyei Namah,
Om Putra Lakshmyei Namah, Om Vaahan Lakshmyei Namah.

Offer rice grains, flowers and vermilion on the Shankh and then chant thus.

OmMahaalakshmyei Namah, Om Shivaayei Namah, Om Annapoornaayei Namah

Next with a Hakeek or rock crystal (sfatik)  rosary chant 11 rounds of the following Mantra.

(To have mantra read Mantra-Tantra-Yantra Vigyana Aug'2003

Do this daily for 14 days. After the completion of the Sadhana drop rosary in a river or pond. Tie the Shankh in a red cloth and place it in your safe or the place where you keep your valuables. Offer food and  gifts to eight small girls.

Without doubt this Sadhana manifests its wonderful results very soon provided that it is tried with  full faith and devotion.