Namasthesthu Maha-maaye, Sri pithe Sura poojite,
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 ॥
After Sita was consumed by Mother Earth, Ram knew that his duties on Earth were over and he decided to return back to Vaikunta, but that couldn’t be accomplished as Hanuman won’t allow Yama, the God of Death to meet Ram.
To distract Hanuman, Ram threw his ring in the underworld (Paatal) and asked Hanuman to get it. Ram then invited Yam, but he put forth a condition that the conversation between them must remain unrevealed and if anyone interrupts the conversation, Ram would kill that person. Ram asked Laxman to guard the gate to ensure no one come in to interrupt the meeting of Lord Ram and Yam.
In the meantime, angry sage Durvasa came in to meet Ram only is stopped by Laxman. Angry Durvasa warned that he would curse Ayodhya if not allowed to meet Lord Ram. Seeing the situation, Laxman decided to go and talk to Ram and hence interrupted the meeting. After this incident, to fulfil his brother’s promise, Laxman went to Saryu and gave up his life.
Laxman’s death before Sri Ram was necessary as the Shesh-Naag (the seat of Vishnu) that was Laxman had to return first, before Vishnu returned to Vaikunta. Vishnu here was Lord Ram.
According to the Hindu Mythology, once Goddess Lakshmi grew very arrogant about Her wealth and powers. While having a conversation with Her husband Lord Vishnu, She kept praising Herself that She is the only one worthy of worship. She is the one who bestows everyone with money and wealth. On hearing the non-stop self praise, Lord Vishnu decided to get rid of Her arrogance. Very calmly, Lord Vishnu said that in spite of having all the qualities, a woman remains incomplete if she does not bear children. Motherhood is the ultimate joy that a woman can experience and since Lakshmi did not have children, She could not be deemed complete. On hearing this Goddess Lakshmi was extremely disappointed.
With a heavy heart, Goddess Lakshmi went to Goddess Parvati to seek help. Since Parvati had two sons, She requested the Goddess to let Her adopt one of Her sons to experience the joy of motherhood. Parvati was reluctant to let Lakshmi adopt Her son because it was known that Lakshmi does not stay in one place for long. So, she would not be able to take care of Her son. But Lakshmi assured Her that She would take care of Her son in every possible way and bestow Him with all the happiness.
Understanding Lakshmi's pain, Goddess Parvati let Her adopt Ganesha as Her son. Goddess Lakshmi became extremely elated and said that She will bestow Ganesha with all Her accomplishments and prosperity. Those worshipping Lakshmi for wealth would first have to worship Ganesha to seek Her blessings.
Hence, Lakshmi is always worshipped along with Ganesha on Diwali. Gaining wealth without intellect will only result in misusing the wealth. So, one must first acquire the intelligence to spend the wealth in the right manner. Therefore, Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped together.
सुखकर्ता दुखहर्ता वार्ता विघ्नाची |
नुरवी पूर्वी प्रेम कृपा जयाची |
सर्वांगी सुंदर उटी शेंदुराची |
कंठी झरके माल मुक्ताफळाची || १ ||
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta Vighnachi ||
Nurvi Purvi Prem Krupa Jayachi ||
Sarvangi Sundar Uti Shendurachi ||
Kanti Jharke Mal Mukataphalaanchi..||
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती |
दर्शनमात्रे मनकामना पुरती ||
Jaidev Jaidev Jai Mangal Murti ||
Darshan Maatre Man: Kaamna Phurti ||
रत्नखचित फरा तूज गौरीकुमरा |
चंदनाची उटी कुंकुमकेशरा |
हिरे जडित मुकुट शोभतो बरा |
रुणझुणती नुपुरे चरणी घागरिया || 2 ||
Ratnakhachit Phara Tujh Gaurikumra ||
Chandanaachi Uti Kumkumkeshara ||
Hirejadit Mukut Shobhato Bara ||
Runjhunati Nupure Charani Ghagriya ||
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती |
दर्शनमात्रे मनकामना पुरती ||
Jaidev Jaidev Jai Mangal Murti ||
Darshan Maatre Man: Kaamna Phurti ||
लंबोदर पितांबर फनी वरवंदना |
सरळ सोंड वक्रतुंड त्रिनयना |
दास रामाचा वाट पाहे सदना |
संकटी पावावे निर्वाणी रक्षावे सुरवंदना |
Lambodar Pitaambar Phanivarvandana ||
Saral Sond Vakratunda Trinayana ||
Das Ramacha Vat Pahe Sadana ||
Sankati Pavave Nirvani Rakshave Survarvandana ||
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती |
दर्शनमात्रे मनकामना पुरती || ३ ||
Jaidev Jaidev Jai Mangal Murti ||
Darshan Maatre Man: Kaamna Phurti ||
शेंदूर लाल चढायो अच्छा गजमुखको ||
दोंदिल लाल बिराजे सूत गौरीहरको ||
हाथ लिए गुड-लड्डू साईं सुरवरको ||
महिमा कहे ना जाय लागत हूँ पदको || 1 ||
Shendur laal chadhaayo achchhaa gajamukha ko
Dondil laal biraaje sut gauriharko
Haath liye gud laddu sai survarko
Mahimaa kahe na jaay laagat hun padko
जय जय श्री गणराज विध्यासुखदाता ||
धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता ||
Jai jai shri ganaraaj vidyasukhadata
Dhanya tumharo darshan mera maan ramataa
अष्टो सिद्धि दासी संकटको बैरी ||
विघनाविनाशन मंगल मूरत अधिकारी ||
कोटि सूरजप्रकाश ऐसी छबि तेरी ||
गंड-स्थल मदमस्तक झूले शाशिहारी || 2 ||
Ashtho sidhi dasi sankat ko bairi
Vighna vinashan mangal murat adhikari
Koti suraj prakash aisi chabi teri
Gandasthal Madmastak jhoole shashi behari
जय जय श्री गणराज विध्यासुखदाता ||
धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता ||
Jai jai shri ganaraaj vidyasukhadata
Dhanya tumharo darshan mera maan ramataa
भावभगत से कोई शरणागत आवे ||
संतति सम्पति सभी भरपूर पावे ||
ऐसे तुम महाराज मोको अति भावे ||
गोसावीनंदन निशिदिन गुण गावे || 3 ||
Bhaavabhagat se koi sharanaagat aave
Santati sampati sabahi bharapur paave
Aise tum maharaj mouko ati bhaave
Gosavinandan nishidin gun gaave
जय जय श्री गणराज विध्यासुखदाता ||
धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता ||
Jai jai shri ganaraaj vidyasukhadata
Dhanya tumharo darshan mera maan ramataa
Lakshmi
Lakshmi is the consort of the god Vishnu. She is known as the goddess of wealth and purity.
Goddess Lakshmi Story:
Indra, the warrior god, was given the responsibility of protecting the world against the demons. He had protected it successfully for many years, and the goddess Lakshmi's presence had made him sure of success.
One day, a wise sage offered Indra a garland of sacred flowers. In his arrogance, Indra threw the flowers to the floor.This arrogance upset Lakshmi, who left the world of the gods and entered into the Milky Ocean.
Without her, the gods were no longer blessed with success or fortune.
The world became darker, people became greedy, and no offerings were made to the gods. The gods began to lose their power and the asuras (demons) took control.
Indra asked Vishnu what should be done. He told Indra that the gods would need to churn the Milky Ocean to regain Lakshmi and her blessings. He then told them the Ocean held other treasures which would also help them. This included the elixir of life, a potion bestowing immortality, which would enable them to defeat the demons.
The story of the Churning of the Ocean tells of how the gods worked together to churn the ocean. They churned for many years, but it was 1,000 years before anything rose to the surface.
Finally, the treasures began to rise to the surface. Among them, a beautiful woman standing on a lotus flower. This was Lakshmi, who had returned to the world. With her presence, the gods eventually defeated the demons and chased them out of the world.
Benefits:
This story highlights the good fortune and success that Lakshmi bestows upon those who work hard and seek help sincerely. It also demonstrates that during times of success, one must never become arrogant, as success has a way of getting away from people.
Anybody who worships Lakshmi sincerely, and not in greed, will be blessed with fortune and success. It is said that Lakshmi resides in places of hard work, virtue and bravery, but leaves whenever these qualities are not apparent any more.
