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Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stuti

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ādilakṣmīḥ |
sumanovaṃditasuṃdari mādhavi caṃdrasahodari hemamayi
munigaṇakāṃkṣitamokṣapradāyini maṃjulabhāṣiṇi vedanute |
paṃkajavāsini devasupūjite sadguṇavarṣiṇi śāṃtiyute
jaya jaya he madhusūdanakāmini ādilakṣmi paripālaya māṃ ||

dhanalakṣmīḥ |
ayi kalikalmaṣanāśini kāmini vaidikarūpiṇi vedamayi
kṣīrasamudbhavamaṃgalarūpiṇi maṃtranivāsini maṃtranute |
maṃgaladāyini aṃbujavāsini devagaṇāśritapādayuge
jaya jaya he madhusūdanakāmini dhānyalakṣmi paripālaya māṃ ||

dhairyalakṣmīḥ |
jaya varavarṇini vaiṣṇavi bhārgavi maṃtrasvarūpiṇi maṃtramayi
suragaṇavinute atiśayaphalade jñānavikāsini śāstranute |
bhavabhayahāriṇi pāpavimocini sādhusamāśritapādayuge
jaya jaya he madhusūdanakāmini dhairyalakṣmi paripālaya māṃ ||

gajalakṣmīḥ |
jaya jaya durgatināśini kāmini bahude śubhakalahaṃsagate
rathagajaturagapadādisamāvṛtaparijanamaṃḍitarājanute |
suravaradhanapatipadmajasevitatāpanivārakapādayuge
jaya jaya he madhusūdanakāmini gajalakṣmi paripālaya māṃ ||

saṃtānalakṣmīḥ |
ayi khagavāhe mohini cakriṇi rāgavivardhini sanmatide
guṇagaṇavāridhe lokahitaiṣiṇi nāradatuṃburugānanute |
sakalasurāsuradevamunīśvarabhūsuravaṃditapādayuge
jaya jaya he madhusūdanakāmini saṃtānalakṣmi paripālaya māṃ ||

vijayalakṣmīḥ |
kamalanivāsini sadgatidāyini vijñānavikāsini kāmamayi
anudinamarcitakuṃkumabhāsurabhūṣaṇaśobhi sugātrayute |
suramunisaṃstutavaibhavarājitadīnajānāśritamānyapade
jaya jaya he madhusūdanakāmini vijayalakṣmi paripālaya māṃ ||

aiśvaryalakṣmīḥ |
praṇatasureśvari bhārati bhārgavi śokavināśini ratnamayi
maṇigaṇabhūṣitakarṇavibhūṣaṇakāṃtisamāvṛtahāsamukhi |
navanidhidāyini kalimalahāriṇi kāmitavarade kalpalate
jaya jaya he madhusūdanakāmini aiśvaryalakṣmi paripālaya māṃ ||

dhanalakṣmīḥ |
dhimidhimidhiṃdhimiduṃdumadumadumaduṃdubhinādavinodarate
baṃbaṃboṃ baṃbaṃboṃ praṇavoccāraśaṃkhaninādayute |
vedapurāṇasmṛtigaṇadarśitasatpadasajjanaśubhaphalade
jaya jaya he madhusūdanakāmini dhanalakṣmi paripālaya māṃ ||

iti śrīaṣṭalakṣmīstutiḥ saṃpūrṇā |

Meaning

    1.    Adi Lakshmi: The primordial goddess, sister of the moon, giver of liberation, full of serenity and divine grace — protect me, O consort of Madhusudana.
    2.    Dhana Lakshmi: Destroyer of sins, Vedic in essence, born from the milk ocean, auspicious and benevolent, dwelling in the lotus — bless me with wealth and prosperity.
    3.    Dhairya Lakshmi: Bestower of courage and wisdom, remover of fear and sin, praised in scriptures — bless me with strength and unwavering faith.
    4.    Gaja Lakshmi: Seated amidst elephants, chariots, and attendants, remover of obstacles and symbol of royal fortune — shower me with abundance and dignity.
    5.    Santana Lakshmi: Giver of progeny, embodiment of compassion, praised by Narada and Tumburu — bless devotees with virtuous children and happiness.
    6.    Vijaya Lakshmi: Grantor of victory and knowledge, adorned with radiant ornaments — remove sorrow and bless with triumph in all endeavors.
    7.    Aishwarya Lakshmi: Goddess of fortune and brilliance, destroyer of sorrow, adorned with gems, granting the nine treasures — bless with wealth and divine radiance.
    8.    Dhana Lakshmi: Delighting in the sounds of sacred drums and conches, praised in the Vedas and Puranas — grant auspicious results and everlasting joy.

Summary:
The Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stuti glorifies the eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi — Adi, Dhana, Dhairya, Gaja, Santana, Vijaya, Aishwarya, and Dhana Lakshmi. Each form represents a unique blessing: wealth, courage, family, victory, and divine abundance. Reciting this hymn daily invokes Mahalakshmi’s complete grace, ensuring prosperity, strength, and peace in every aspect of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stuti?
Sri Ashta Lakshmi Stuti is a sacred hymn that praises the eight distinct forms of Goddess Lakshmi, who bestows wealth, prosperity, courage, progeny, victory, knowledge, and liberation. It helps devotees achieve success and happiness in all aspects of life.
When and how should one recite Ashta Lakshmi Stuti?
It is best to recite this stuti daily in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind, in front of the deity's image. Reciting it on Fridays or during special Lakshmi Puja days like Dhanteras and Diwali is considered particularly auspicious and fruitful.
What are the main benefits of reciting Ashta Lakshmi Stuti?
Reciting Ashta Lakshmi Stuti brings overall wealth, courage, good progeny, victory in all endeavors, opulence, and spiritual upliftment. It removes life's difficulties and brings peace and prosperity.
Who can recite Ashta Lakshmi Stuti?
Any devotee seeking wealth, prosperity, progeny, courage, and success can recite this stuti, irrespective of gender or age. It is especially beneficial for those facing financial difficulties, childless couples, and those desiring fearlessness in life.
How many times should one recite Ashta Lakshmi Stuti?
One can recite this stuti at least once daily. For special benefits, it can be recited 11, 21, 51, or 108 times. The key is to recite it with devotion and sincerity.
What is the origin or background of Ashta Lakshmi Stuti?
The Ashta Lakshmi Stuti originates from ancient Puranas and stotra texts. The descriptions of Mahalakshmi's eight forms are found in various religious scriptures, and this stuti glorifies all these forms in a single composition.

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