Shankha Chakra Ghadha hasthe, Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
Salutations to you O Great Maya, One who resides in Sri Chakra and is adored by the Gods, One who holds the Conch-shell, the Discus and the Mace, I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Namasthe Garudaarudhe, Kolaasura Bhayankari,
Sarva Paapa Hare Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
Salutations to the One who is riding the Eagle Garuda (Lord Vishnu’s vehicle). To the One, who destroyed the demon Kola Asura. To the One, who can destroy all sins caused by the mind, body and the soul. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Sarvaghne, Sarva varade, Sarva dhushta Bhayankari,
Sarva Dhukka Haree Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
To the One, who is aware of everything in the creation, One who can fulfill all desires, One who is the destroyer of all evils, One who removes all miseries. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Siddhi Buddhi-pradhe Devi, Bukhti Mukti Pradhaayini,
Mantra Moorte Sadhaa Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
To the one who bestows success and intelligence. To the one who gives liberation or Moksha (Salvation). To the one who is an embodiment of all Mantras, I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Aadhyantha rahite Devi, Aadhi Shakti Maheshwari,
Yogaghne Yoga sambhoote, Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
To the one who has no beginning or end, to one who the primordial energy of this cosmic creation. To one who is the divine fire born of all Yoga, to the one who is in the minds of the all Yogis, I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Sthoola Sookshma Mahaa raudre, Maha Shakti Mahodare,
Mahaa Paapa Haree Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
To the one who is the gross and subtle manifestation of Lord Rudra, to that ultimate strength who holds the entire creation within you, to the one who is the greatest energy of the cosmos and to the one who can eliminate all the hurdles of the progress. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Padma asana Sthithe Devi, Para Brahma Swaroopini,
Parameshi Jagan maataah, Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
To the one who is seated in the yogic lotus posture, to the one can assume the form of Supreme Brahman, to the one who is the supreme and universal mother of the entire creation, I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Shveta ambara dhare Devi, Naana alankara Bhooshite,
Jagat sthithe Jagan maataah Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe
One who is clad in pure White clothes (Symboilic of purity, sanctity and truth), One who is adorned with many ornamentation, One who is the Universal Divine Mother of the entire Cosmic genesis of all time and space, and the Mother of all creation, I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Maha Lakshmiyashtakasthothram Yahpade Bhakthimaan Narah
Sarva Sidhdhi Mavaapnodhi Rajyam Prapno dhi Sarvadha
This is the 8 slokas of Sri Maha Lakshmi. He who reads (understands) these slokas with all devotion will obtain all the desires (physical, mental, spiritual), and the Spiritual Kingdom of Moksha.
Ekha Kaale Pate Nithyam Mahaa Paapa Vinaasanam
Dhvi Kaalam Yah:pade Nithyam Dhanadhaanya Samanvitham
He who always recites once daily, gains destruction of great sin; he who recites twice daily, always is endowed with wealth and food.
Thri Kaalam Yah:pade Nithyam Mahaa Sathru Vinasanam
Maha Lakshmeer bave nithyam Prasannaa Varadha Shubha
He who recites it three times daily always gains destruction of great enemies, and (Goddess Lakshmi) the pure giver of boons, would be always pleased (with the person).
Maha lakshmi Namosthuthe
I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.
Itindra kruth Mahalakshmashtakam Sampoornam
Here ends Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam ॥
