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Sri Mahalakshmi Chaturvimshati Namavali

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śrīveṃkaṭeśamahiṣī mahalakṣmī prītyarthaṃ
śrīveṃkaṭeśamahiṣīmahālakṣmī caturviṃśati nāmabhiḥ
śrīveṃkakaṭeśamahiṣī mahālakṣmyarcanaṃ kariṣye ||

asya śrīmahalakṣmī caturviṃśatināma maṃtrasya brahmā ṛṣiḥ |
anuṣṭup chaṃdaḥ |  śrīmahālakṣmīrdevatā |
śrīveṃkaṭeśamahiṣīmahālakṣmīprītyardhe jape viniyogaḥ |
dhyānaṃ -
īśānāṃ jagatosya veṃkaṭapaterviṣṇoḥ parāṃ preyasīṃ
tadvakṣasthalanityavāsarasikāṃ tatkṣāṃtisaṃvardhinīṃ |
padmālaṃkṛtapāṇipallavayugāṃ padmāsanasthāṃ śriyaṃ
vātsalyādiguṇojvalāṃ bhagavatīṃ vaṃde jaganmātaraṃ ||

1 oṃ śriyai namaḥ |
2 oṃ lokadhātryai namaḥ |
3 oṃ brahmamātre namaḥ |
4 oṃ padmanetrāyai namaḥ  |
5 oṃ padmamukhyai namaḥ |
6 oṃ prasannamukhapadmāyai namaḥ |
7 oṃ padmakāṃtyai namaḥ |
8 oṃ bilvavanasthāyai namaḥ |
9 oṃ viṣṇupatnyai namaḥ |
10 oṃ vicitrakṣaumadhāriṇyai namaḥ |
11 oṃ pṛthuśroṇyai namaḥ |
12 oṃ pakvabilvaphalāpīnatuṃgasthanyai namaḥ |
13 oṃ suraktapadmapatrābhakarapādatalāyai namaḥ |
14 oṃ śubhāyai namaḥ |
15 oṃ saratnāṃgadakeyūrakāṅcīnūpuraśobhitāyai namaḥ |
16 oṃ yakṣakardamasaṃliptasarvāṃgāyai namaḥ |
17 oṃ kaṭakojjvalāyai namaḥ |
18 oṃ māṃgalyābharaṇaiścitrairmuktāhārairvibhūṣitāyai namaḥ |
19 oṃ tāṭaṃkairavataṃsaiśca śobhamānamukhāṃbujāyai namaḥ |
20 oṃ padmahastāyai namaḥ |
21 oṃ harivallabhāyai namaḥ |
22 oṃ ṛgyajussāmarūpāyai namaḥ |
23 oṃ vidyāyai namaḥ |
24 oṃ abdhijāyai namaḥ ||

evaṃ caturviṃśatināmabhiḥ bilvapatrairlakṣmyarcanaṃ kuryāt |
sarvābhīṣṭasiddhirbhavati ||

iti caturviṃśatināmāvaliḥ

Meaning

Dhyana:
Meditate upon Goddess Mahalakshmi — the beloved consort of Lord Venkatesha, ever residing on His chest, radiant like a lotus, seated on a lotus throne, adorned with compassion and motherly affection.

Namavali Summary:

1️⃣ Sriyai Namah — Salutations to the embodiment of prosperity.
2️⃣ Lokadhatryai Namah — Sustainer of the universe.
3️⃣ Brahmamātre Namah — The primal mother of all creation.
4️⃣ Padmanetrāyai Namah — Lotus-eyed goddess.
5️⃣ Padmamukhyai Namah — Whose face is radiant like a lotus.
6️⃣ Prasannamukha Padmāyai Namah — Whose smile brings bliss and serenity.
7️⃣ Padmakāntyai Namah — With the glow of the lotus.
8️⃣ Bilvavanasthāyai Namah — Who dwells in the Bilva grove.
9️⃣ Vishnupatnyai Namah — Consort of Lord Vishnu.
10️⃣ Vichitrakshaumadhāriṇyai Namah — Draped in divine silk garments.
11️⃣ Prithushronyai Namah — Of graceful and divine form.
12️⃣ Pakvabilvaphalāpīna Tungasthanāyai Namah — Whose breasts are full like ripe Bilva fruits.
13️⃣ Suraktapadmabhakara Pādatalāyai Namah — Whose feet and hands shine like red lotus petals.
14️⃣ Shubhāyai Namah — The auspicious and pure one.
15️⃣ Saratnāngada Keyūra Kāñchī Nūpura Shobhitāyai Namah — Adorned with jeweled ornaments and anklets.
16️⃣ Yakshakardama Samlipta Sarvāngāyai Namah — Whose limbs are anointed with divine fragrance.
17️⃣ Kataka Ujjvalāyai Namah — Shining with radiant bangles.
18️⃣ Māngalyābharaṇaiścitramuktāhāra Vibhūṣitāyai Namah — Decorated with auspicious jewels and pearl garlands.
19️⃣ Tātankairavatamsaiścha Shobhamāna Mukha Ambujāyai Namah — Whose lotus face glows with earrings.
20️⃣ Padmahastāyai Namah — Holding lotus in Her hands.
21️⃣ Harivallabhāyai Namah — Beloved of Hari (Vishnu).
22️⃣ R̥gyajussāmarūpāyai Namah — Embodiment of the Vedas — Rig, Yajur, and Sama.
23️⃣ Vidyāyai Namah — The personification of wisdom.
24️⃣ Abdhijāyai Namah — Born from the ocean of milk.

Result:
Worshipping Goddess Mahalakshmi with these 24 names using Bilva leaves fulfills all desires and bestows wealth, peace, and spiritual prosperity.

Summary:
The Sri Mahalakshmi Chaturvimshati Namavali — 24 divine names of the Goddess — invoke her blessings of fortune, purity, and compassion. Reciting or using these names during Lakshmi Archana grants abundance, success, and divine grace.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Mahalakshmi Chaturvimshati Namavali?
It is a sacred stotra consisting of 24 divine names of Goddess Mahalakshmi, praising her divine qualities and form. It is recited to attract wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness.
When and how should one recite this Namavali?
This Namavali can be recited daily, especially on Fridays, or during Lakshmi Puja, after taking a bath with a pure heart. Light a lamp before the deity's image and chant the names with devotion.
What are the benefits of reciting Sri Mahalakshmi Chaturvimshati Namavali?
Recitation of this Namavali brings wealth, prosperity, peace, good health, and fulfillment of all desires. Negative energies are removed, and a positive environment is created.
Who can recite this Namavali?
All devotees who seek wealth, prosperity, peace, and the blessings of the Goddess can recite this Namavali, irrespective of caste or gender.
How many times should this Namavali be recited?
This Namavali can be recited at least 1, 3, 5, 11, or 108 times. The number of recitations can be increased based on the depth of devotion and time availability.
What is the origin or source of this Namavali?
This Namavali is mentioned in the sacred texts of Hinduism and is composed to praise the divine attributes of Mahalakshmi. It is specifically dedicated to Sri Venkateshamahishi Mahalakshmi.

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