Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram

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|| ādilakṣmī ||

sumanasavaṃdita suṃdari mādhavi
caṃdra sahodari hemamaye |
munigaṇamaṃḍita mokṣapradāyini
maṃjul̤abhāṣiṇi vedanute ||

paṃkajavāsini devasupūjita
sadguṇavarṣiṇi śāṃtiyute |
jayajaya he madhusūdana kāmini
ādilakṣmi sadā pālaya māṃ || 1||

|| dhānyalakṣmī ||

ahikali kalmaṣanāśini kāmini
vaidikarūpiṇi vedamaye |
kṣīrasamudbhava maṃgalarūpiṇi
maṃtranivāsini maṃtranute ||

maṃgaladāyini aṃbujavāsini
devagaṇāśrita pādayute |
jayajaya he madhusūdana kāmini
dhānyalakṣmi sadā pālaya māṃ || 2||

|| dhairyalakṣmī ||

jayavaravarṇini vaiṣṇavi bhārgavi
maṃtrasvarūpiṇi maṃtramaye |
suragaṇapūjita śīghraphalaprada
jñānavikāsini śāstranute ||

bhavabhayahāriṇi pāpavimocani
sādhujanāśrita pādayute |
jayajaya he madhusūdana kāmini
dhairyalakṣmi sadā pālaya māṃ || 3||

|| gajalakṣmī ||

jayajaya durgatināśini kāmini
sarvaphalaprada śāstramaye |
rathagaja turagapadādi samāvṛta
parijanamaṃḍita lokanute ||

harihara brahma supūjita sevita
tāpanivāriṇi pādayute |
jayajaya he madhusūdana kāmini
gajalakṣmi rūpeṇa pālaya māṃ || 4||

|| saṃtānalakṣmī ||

ahikhaga vāhini mohini cakriṇi
rāgavivardhini jñānamaye |
guṇagaṇavāridhi lokahitaiṣiṇi
svarasapta bhūṣita gānanute ||

sakala surāsura devamunīśvara
mānavavaṃdita pādayute |
jayajaya he madhusūdana kāmini
saṃtānalakṣmi tvaṃ pālaya māṃ || 5||

|| vijayalakṣmī ||

jaya kamalāsani sadgatidāyini
jñānavikāsini gānamaye |
anudinamarcita kuṃkumadhūsara-
bhūṣita vāsita vādyanute ||

kanakadharāstuti vaibhava vaṃdita
śaṃkara deśika mānya pade |
jayajaya he madhusūdana kāmini
vijayalakṣmi sadā pālaya māṃ || 6||

|| vidyālakṣmī ||

praṇata sureśvari bhārati bhārgavi
śokavināśini ratnamaye |
maṇimayabhūṣita karṇavibhūṣaṇa
śāṃtisamāvṛta hāsyamukhe ||

navanidhidāyini kalimalahāriṇi
kāmita phalaprada hastayute |
jayajaya he madhusūdana kāmini
vidyālakṣmi sadā pālaya māṃ ||7||

|| dhanalakṣmī ||

dhimidhimi dhiṃdhimi dhiṃdhimi dhiṃdhimi
duṃdubhi nāda supūrṇamaye |
ghumaghuma ghuṃghuma ghuṃghuma ghuṃghuma
śaṃkhanināda suvādyanute ||

vedapurāṇetihāsa supūjita
vaidikamārga pradarśayute |
jayajaya he madhusūdana kāmini
dhanalakṣmi rūpeṇa pālaya māṃ || 8||

Meaning

Adi Lakshmi

Salutations to Adi Lakshmi — the primal energy, golden in radiance, sister of the Moon, praised by sages and giver of liberation. She showers peace and noble virtues upon her devotees.

Dhanya Lakshmi

Born from the sacred ocean of milk, Dhanya Lakshmi symbolizes agricultural abundance. She blesses devotees with food, fertility, and auspiciousness.

Dhairya Lakshmi

The goddess of courage, who dispels fear and ignorance, and grants strength and self-confidence. She is worshipped by the virtuous for divine valor.

Gaja Lakshmi

Seated amidst elephants and royal processions, Gaja Lakshmi bestows wealth and worldly success. She is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Santana Lakshmi

The goddess of progeny, wisdom, and family prosperity. She removes delusion and blesses her devotees with harmony and children.

Vijaya Lakshmi

The giver of success, fame, and victory in all endeavors. She is honored by saints and devotees who seek triumph in spiritual and worldly paths.

Vidya Lakshmi

Goddess of learning, wisdom, and purity. She dispels darkness of ignorance and grants spiritual insight and intellectual clarity.

Dhana Lakshmi

The radiant goddess of wealth and prosperity, pleased with sounds of auspicious drums and conches. She grants abundance and the fulfillment of all desires.

Summary:
The Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram venerates eight divine manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi — each representing an aspect of prosperity: Adi (Primordial), Dhanya (Grain), Dhairya (Courage), Gaja (Wealth), Santana (Progeny), Vijaya (Victory), Vidya (Knowledge), and Dhana (Riches). Chanting this hymn brings peace, prosperity, and liberation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram?

Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to the eight divine manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolizes wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness. It bestows holistic well-being and abundance upon devotees.

When and how should one recite the Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram?

This stotram can be recited daily in the morning or evening after bathing, with a pure heart. It is particularly auspicious to chant it on Fridays during Lakshmi Puja. Sitting before an image or idol of the Goddess is recommended.

What are the main benefits of reciting the Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram?

Reciting this stotram brings numerous benefits, including material wealth, grain abundance, courage, knowledge, good progeny, success in all endeavors, and the removal of poverty. It ushers in peace and prosperity in life.

Who should recite the Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram?

Anyone desiring wealth, prosperity, courage, and happiness can recite this stotram, irrespective of gender, age, or caste. It is particularly beneficial for those facing financial difficulties or life challenges.

How many times should one recite the Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram?

One can recite this stotram daily at least once, or 11, 21, 51, or 108 times. It is believed that continuous recitation for 41 days yields the best results.

What is the origin or history of the Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram?

The Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram is an ancient hymn mentioned in the Puranas. Similar to the Kanakadhara Stotram composed by Adi Shankara, it praises various forms of Goddess Lakshmi. While its exact author is not definitively known, it has been prevalent among devotees for ages.

Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram

Meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

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