Each new day brings with it endless possibilities. In the quiet stillness of the early morning, before the world fully awakens, there lies a moment, a sacred pause, where we can choose how we begin.
“कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः, करमध्ये सरस्वती।
करमूले तु ब्रह्मा, प्रभाते कर दर्शनम्॥”
This shloka, often recited at dawn while looking at one’s hands, holds deep spiritual symbolism. It translates to:
“At the tip of the fingers dwells Lakshmi (goddess of wealth), in the middle of the palm Saraswati (goddess of wisdom), and at the base Brahma (the creator). Therefore, one should look at one’s hands every morning.”
It’s a beautiful reminder that everything we need- prosperity, knowledge, and creativity…resides within us. Our hands, which perform the work of the day, hold the divine potential to shape our future. This verse doesn’t just invoke blessings; it encourages action. It urges us to recognize our own agency in building a life of meaning and purpose.
When we gaze at our hands in the morning, it is not just a ritual. It’s an affirmation. It says: “I hold the power to create wealth through hard work, gain wisdom through learning, and build the life I envision with intention.”
In a world often driven by external validation and control, this ancient prayer gently pulls us inward. It reminds us that divinity is not only in temples and books…it is in the work we do, the effort we make, and the way we live each moment.
Look at your hands. And remember: what you seek is already within you.