The sacred katha from the Skanda Purana of the pious Brahmin Sumedha and his virtuous wife Pavitra relieved from extreme poverty by Sage Kaundinya on Parama Ekadashi in Adhik Maas Krishna Paksha.
A Sanskrit salutation to Goddess Lakshmi followed by the beloved Hindi 'Om Jai Lakshmi Mata' aarti sung on Fridays and Diwali.
The Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, eight verses praising Goddess Mahalakshmi, with three closing verses on the fruit of reciting it. Credited to Indra.
A 40-verse hymn of praise and supplication to Goddess Lakshmi, asking for her grace to remove hardships, grant wisdom, and fulfill desires — a staple of household worship for prosperity and peace.
Eight verses to Shiva, traditionally credited to Sage Vasishtha, asking him to burn away poverty and sorrow; verse 9 lists the benefits.
The Kanakadhara Stotram, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, praises Mahalakshmi; tradition says it brought golden amla fruits to a poor woman.
The Sri Suktam, a Rigvedic khila hymn that invokes Lakshmi, through Jatavedas (Agni), for prosperity and grace.