
One day, as a young boy, the little Shankara was on bhiksha for alms to prepare his lunch and happened upon the doorstep of a very poor Brahmin lady. The Stotram helps push away negative energy and allows people to use spiritual teachings in their daily lives. Chanting the Stotram with full devotion can elevate people to a higher level of spiritual consciousness and shift one’s perspective on life. The hymn contains a description of the beauty, personality, power and graciousness of Goddess Lakshmi.Ĭhanting the powerful Stotram can help eliminate poverty and brings happiness. Kanakadhārā means “stream” (dhārā) of “gold” (kanaka), and the hymn is called by this name since legend has it that when Adi Sankara recited it, Goddess Lakshmi appeared in front of him and unleashed a stream of gold. Kanakadhara Stotram is a hymn (Stotra) composed in Sanskrit by Sri Adi Sankaracharya.
