Auspicious Shree (Shri) symbol carved out of Shriparni sacred wood
Shree or Shri (श्री) is the sacred sound of cosmic auspiciousness and abundance in Hindu religion. Written as Sri or Shree or Sree or Shri, it stands for abundance, auspiciousness, affluence, grace, wealth, light, luster, splendor, beauty, loveliness and authority. The symbol has been used since Vedic times. Holiness i...Read more
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Shree or Shri (श्री) is the sacred sound of cosmic auspiciousness and abundance in Hindu religion. Written as Sri or Shree or Sree or Shri, it stands for abundance, auspiciousness, affluence, grace, wealth, light, luster, splendor, beauty, loveliness and authority. The symbol has been used since Vedic times. Holiness is attached to the word when written or spoken. Shree or Shri is also added before a name to show respect. After the symbol ‘Aum’ (ॐ) and Swastika, Shree is the most popular symbol used in Hinduism. Shree is also the sacred symbol of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. The symbol is therefore written a top of ledgers and documents.