मसिभाजनसंयुक्तश्चरसि त्वं महीतले।
लेखनीकटिनीहस्त चित्रगुप्त नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Word by word
- Masibhajana = inkpot
- Samyuktah = carrying
- Charasi tvam mahitale = you walk upon the earth
- Lekhani = pen
- Katini = writing tablet
- Hasta = in whose hands
- Chitragupta namo’stu te = O Chitragupta, salutations to you
Full meaning
O Chitragupta, you walk the earth carrying an inkpot, with a pen and writing tablet in your hands. My salutations to you.
A simpler mantra
If the Sanskrit is hard to pronounce, you can chant “Om Shri Chitraguptaya Namah”.
Pronunciation and practice may vary. Please confirm with your family priest.