Ashtalakshmi Stothram
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Adi Lakshmi
Sumanasa Vandita Sundari Madhavi Chandra Sahodari Hemamaye,
Munigana Vandita Moksha Pradayini Manjula Bhashini Vedanute ।
Pankaja Vasini Deva Supujita Sadguna Varshini Santiyute,
Jaya Jayahe Madhusudana Kamini Adilakshmi Jaya Palaya Mam ॥
Dhanya Lakshmi
Ayikali Kalmasha Nasani Kaminivaidika Rupini Vedamaye,
Ksheera Samudra Bhava Mangala Rupini Mantra Nivasini Mantra Nute ।
Mangaladayini Ambujavasini Devaganasrita Padayute,
Jaya Jayahe Madhusudana Kamini Dhanyalakshmi Jaya Palaya Mam ॥
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Dhana Lakshmi
Dhimi Dhimi Dhin Dhimi Dhindhimi Dhindhimi Dundubhi Nada Supurna Maye,
Dhuma Dhuma Dundhuma Dundhuma Dundhuma Sankha Ninada Suvadya Nute ।
Veda Puranyitihasa Supujita Vaidika Marga Pradarsayute,
Jaya Jayahe Madhusudana Kamini Dhanalakshmi Sada Palaya Mam ॥
Ashtalakshmi Stothram About
Ashtalakshmi Stotram is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to the eight divine forms of Goddess Lakshmi, representing the various aspects of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Composed by Sri U.V. Srinivasa Varadachariar, this stotram invokes the blessings of the eight manifestations called Ashta Lakshmi, each symbolizing a unique form of wealth essential for a fulfilling life.
Meaning
The hymn praises the eight forms of Lakshmi — Adi Lakshmi (primordial wealth), Dhana Lakshmi (monetary wealth), Dhanya Lakshmi (food and agricultural wealth), Gaja Lakshmi (power and royal status), Santana Lakshmi (progeny and family happiness), Veera Lakshmi (courage and strength), Vijaya Lakshmi (victory and success), and Vidya Lakshmi (knowledge and education). It seeks blessings for comprehensive prosperity, spiritual growth, and success in all life endeavors.
Benefits
- Attracts overall wealth and prosperity
- Removes financial hurdles and debts
- Ensures family harmony and progeny blessings
- Grants courage and strength to face challenges
- Bestows victory in endeavors and competitions
- Enhances wisdom, education, and spiritual growth
- Purifies surroundings and removes negativity
- Brings peace, protection, and divine grace
Significance
The Ashtalakshmi Stotram is widely revered and chanted especially during auspicious occasions like Fridays, Diwali, and Varalakshmi Vratam. It invokes the eight manifestations of Lakshmi to bless devotees with holistic abundance, balancing material wealth with spiritual fulfillment. It is considered highly effective in removing obstacles, bringing harmony, and ensuring success in various aspects of life.