Beginning the day with reverence to Devi becomes easy when the sacred Samudra Vasane Devi Sloka becomes part of your morning routine.
This ancient Sloka, a prayer for Mother Earth, is recited before placing the feet on the ground. Typically, this mantra is recited along with the Karagre Vasate Lakshmi Sloka or Karacharana Kritam vaa in the early morning, upon waking up.
Chanting the Sloka prepares us to stay spiritually aligned throughout the day, while also expressing gratitude to Bhu Devi and Goddess Lakshmi. It also builds up ecological awareness and mindfulness.
The Samudra Vasane Devi lyrics describe the attributes of Bhu Devi and Goddess Lakshmi, and ask for forgiveness before placing one’s feet on the ground.
Let’s explore the Sloka in detail.
Samudra Vasane Devi Lyrics in Sanskrit, IAST English with Meaning
समुद्रवसने देवि पर्वतस्तनमण्डले।
विष्णुपत्नी नमस्तुभ्यं पादस्पर्शं क्षमस्व मे॥
Samudra Vasane Devi Parvata Stana Maṇḍale।
Viṣṇu-Patni Namas Tubhyaṁ Pāda Sparśaṁ Kṣamasva Mae॥
Meaning: O Devi, the one who has the ocean as your garments and Mountains as your Bosom. O, the consort of Lord Vishnu, my salutations to you. Please forgive my touching of the feet (indicating the Bhu devi or Earth).
Word-by-Word Meaning of this Sloka
Samudra Vasane – Clothed with the Ocean (Indicating Bhu Devi, covered with ocean, like garments)
Devi – Devi/Goddess
Parvata – Mountains
Stana Mandale – Bosom region (adorned by mountains)
Vishnu Patni – Concert of Lord Vishnu
Namas – Salutations
Thubhyam – to You (referring to the Goddess)
Pada Sparsanam – Touching the feet
Kshamasvam me – Forgive me
