Thought for Everyone

Question :

We refer to a 'home' enjoying the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi ('Lakshmi Katãsha'). In reality in whose home does Mahalakshmi reside?

H.H. Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

Our Shastras say that Lakshmi lives in a home -

• that serves the Sadhus,
• that leads a righteous life ('sadãcharã'),
• which is benevolent,
• where the floors are cleansed with cow dung,
• which has Tulasi plant, Bilwa tree,
• filled with Sumangalis,
• where lamp is lit at dusk,
• where people are humble ,
• where Nãma Sankirtana is performed,
• which echoes with the sound of the Vedas,
• where people are affectionate,
• which is bereft of quarrels, tears, commotion, hatred, anger and torment.

Therefore, all such homes are ones that are filled with 'Lakshmi Kataksha'.