Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

'Mahalakshmi Ashtakam' is an eight stanza prayer dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, a consort of Lord Vishnu. This is the devotional Sloka chanted by Lord Indra in praise of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped as the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam appears in Padmapuranam (Padma Purana).
English Transliteration of Mahalakshmi Astakam done by Mr. PR Ramachander.

Namastheasthu Maha-maaye Shri-peete Sura-poojite
Shankha Chakra Ghadha-hasthe -- Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
Salutations O Great Maya, Who dwells in the Shri Chakra, adored by the Gods. You hold 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 Lakshmi riding the Eagle Garuda. You who destroyed the demon Kola, who removes all sins of mind, body, and soul. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all obedience.


Sarvajane Sarva-varade Sarva-dhushta Bhayankari
Sarva Dhukka Hare' Devi -- Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
You are supreme knowledge, fulfiller of all desires; and the destroyer of all wickedness. You remove all our sorrows. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.


Siddhi Buddhi-pradhe Devi -- Bukhti Mukti Pradhaayini
Mantra Moorte Sadhaa Devi -- Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
Goddess, You provide both Achievement and Intellect. You give liberation or moksha. You are the embodiment of all mantras. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.

Aadhyantha-rahite Devi -- Aadhya Shakti Maheshwari
Yogaje Yoga-sambhoote -- Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
Without beginning or ending, You are the primordial Energy of cosmic creation. You are the divine fire born of all Yogas, and dawn in the minds of the Yogis. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.

Sthoola Sookshma Mahaa-raudre -- Maha Shakti Mahodare
Mahaa Paapa Hare Devi -- Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
You are both the Gross and Subtle manifestation of Rudra, the deadly force of the Creation. You are the Great Energy of the Cosmos, and You eliminate all the greatest pitfalls of progress. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.

Padma-asana Sthithe Devi Para-Brahma Svaroopini
Parame shi Jagan-maataah: -- Maha Lakshmi Namostuthe
Seated in the yogic Lotus posture, You take the form of Supreme Brahman, devoid of all attributes. You are the Supreme Wealth of the cosmos, and Mother of all creation. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with all devotion.

Shveta-ambara-dhare Devi Naanaa-lankaara Bhooshite
Jagad-sthithe Jagan-maataah -- Maha Lakshmi Namosthudhe
Goddess worshipped in white clothes, symbolizing Sattva qualities; You are adorned with many necklaces and all ornamentations. You are the Cosmic genesis of all time and space, and the Mother of all creation. I worship Sri Maha Lakshmi with devotion.

Mahalakshmi Astakam by M.S.S.



A different version of Mahalakshmi Ashtakam by Sudha Ragunathan.






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