PM Modi invokes Goddess Lakshmi ahead of Budget Session, prays for poor and middle-class

Introduction As India gears up for the much-anticipated Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Addressing the media before the session commenced, he expressed his hopes that the Budget would usher in renewed confidence, energy, and economic growth, with a special emphasis on benefiting the poor and middle class. PM Modi's invocation of Goddess Lakshmi Before entering Parliament, PM Modi bowed before Maa Lakshmi and recited a Sanskrit prayer dedicated to her: "Siddhi Buddhi Prade Devi, Bhukti Mukti Pra'dayini Mantra Murte Sada Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namo'stute." This verse translates to: "Oh Goddess who bestows intelligence and success, bestower of worldly enjoyment and liberation as well, with the mantra