Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Lyrics

Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Lyrics

Namosthesthu Maha Maye,
Sree Peede, Sura Poojithe,
Sanka, Chakra, Gadha Hasthe,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe 1

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the great enchantress,
Who lives in riches,
Who is worshipped by Gods,
And who has conch, wheel and mace in her hands.

Namasthe Garudarude,
Kolasura Bhayam Kari,
Sarva Papa Hare Devi,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe 2

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Who rides on an Eagle,
Who created fear to Kolasura,
And is the goddess who can destroy all sins

Sarvagne Sarva Varadhe,
Sarva Dushta Bhayam Karee,
Sarva Dukha Hare Devi,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe 3

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi
Who knows everything,
Who can grant anything,
Who appears fearsome to bad people,
And is the goddess who can destroy all sorrows.

Sidhi Budhi Pradhe Devi,
Bhakthi Mukthi Pradayinee,
Manthra Moorthe Sada Devi,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe 4

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who grants intelligence and occult powers,
Who grants devotion to God and salvation,
Who can be personified by holy chants,
And who is Goddess for ever.

Adhyantha Rahithe Devi,
Adhi Shakthi Maheswari,
Yogaje Yoga Sambhoothe,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe 5

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Who neither has an end nor beginning,
Who is the primeval power,
Who is the greatest Goddess,
Who is born out of hard penance,
And who can be personified by meditation.

Sthoola Sukshma Maha Roudhre,
Maha Shakthi Maho Dhare,
Maha Papa Hare Devi,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe 6

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Maha Lakshmi,
Who is micro and also gross,
Who is most fearsome ,
Who is the greatest strength,
Who within her holds the worlds,
And is the Goddess who can destroy sins.

Padmasana Sthithe Devi,
Para Brahma Swaroopini,
Para Mesi, Jagan Matha,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe 7

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the goddess who has the seat of Lotus,
Who is the personification of the ultimate truth,
Who is Goddess of all,
And who is the mother of all the worlds.

Swethambara Dhare Devi,
Nanalankara Bhooshithe,
Jagat Sthithe, Jagan Matha,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe 8

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who wears white cloth,
Who wears variety of ornaments,
Who is everywhere in the world,
And who is the mother of all the worlds.

Phala Sruthi

Maha Lakmyashtakam Stotram,
Ya Padeth Bhakthiman Nara,
Sarva Sidhi Mavapnothi,
Rajyam Prapnothi Sarvadha.

Benefits of chanting Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

Those who read this Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam praising Goddess Mahalakshmi,
With devotion and discipline,
Would make all powers as his own,
And also would attain the kingdom forever.

Ashta Lakshmi Stotram Lyrics

Ashta Lakshmi Stotram Lyrics

1. Aadhi Lakshmi [Mother Lakshmi or Primeval Lakshmi]:

Sumanasa vandhitha , madhavi
Chandra sahodhari hemamaye,
Munigana manditha , moksha pradhayini ,
manjula bhashini , veda nuthe,
Pankaja vasini deva supoojitha
sadguna varshani , santhiyuthe,
Jaya jaya hey madhusoodhana kamini
Adhilakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning
Victory and victory to Adhi lakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is worshipped by all good
people, Who is pretty and sister of the moon, Who looks as if she is made of gold, Who is saluted by all
groups of sages, Who grants salvation, Who talks sweet words, Who is praised by Vedas, Who lives on the
Lotus flower, Who is worshipped by all devas, Who showers good qualities on people, And who is the
personification of peace, Please protect me always.

2. Dhaanya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Grains]:

Ayio kali kalmasha nasini, kamini,
Vaidhika roopini, veda maye,
Ksheera samudhbhava mangala roopini,
Manthra nivasini, manthranuthe,
Mangala dhayini, ambuja vasini,
deva ganarchitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dhanyalakshmi sada palaya maam

MeaningVictory and victory to Dhaanya lakshmi. Oh darling of the killer of Madhu, Who destroys bad effects of kali
yuga, Who is most desirable god, Who is personification of Vedas, Who is pervaded by the Vedas, Who
arose out of milk, Who is the form of all that is good, Who lives in the sacred chants, Who lives on the lotus
flower, And whose feet is worshipped by devas, Please protect me always.

3. Dairya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Courage]:

Jaya vara varnani, vaishnavi,
Bhargavi, manthra swaroopini, manthra maye,
Suragana poojitha seegra phala pradha ,
Jnana vikasini, sasthranuthe,
Bhava bhaya harini, papa vimochini,
Sadu janarchitha pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dairyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning
Victory and victory to Dairyalakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is described by victorious and
blessed, Who is the shakthi which came out of Vishnu, Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava, Whose form
is that of sacred chants, Who is pervaded by sacred chants, Who is worshipped by all devas, Who gives
results fast, Who improves knowledge, Who is worshipped by shastras, Who destroys fear, Who gives
redemption from sins, And whose feet is worshipped by holy people, Who lives on the lotus flower, Please
protect me always.

4. Gaja Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Elephants]:

Jaya jaya durgathi nasini kamini,
Sarva phala pradha sastra maye,
Rathha gaja thuraga padathi samavrutha,
Parijana manditha lokanuthe,
Harihara brahma supoojitha sevitha ,
Thapa nivarini pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Gajalakshmi sada palaya maam

Meaning.
Victory and victory to Gajalakshmi. Oh darling of the killer of Madhu, Victory and victory to you, Who
removes bad fate, Who is desirable God, Who is the personification of shastras, Which bless one with all
that is asked, Who is surrounded by an army of elephants, Chariots, horses and cavalry, Who is worshipped
and served by, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, And whose feet provides relief from suffering, Please protect me
always

5. Santhaana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Progeny]:

Ayi kagha vahini, mohini, chakrini,
raga vivrdhni , jnanamaye,
Gunagana varidhi , loka hithaishini ,
Swara saptha bhooshitha gana nuthe,
Sakala surasura deva muneeswara ,
Manhava vandhitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Santhaanalakshmi sada palaya maam

Meaning.
Victory and victory to Santhaana lakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who rides on the bird, Who is
an enchantress, Who is the consort of he who holds the chakra, Who pacifies emotions, Who is pervaded by
knowledge, Who is ocean of good qualities, Who has her mind in the good of all the world, Who is
worshipped by the music of seven swaras, And who is worshipped by all devas, asuras, Sages and all
humans, Please protect me always.

6. Vijaya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Victory]:
Jaya kamalasini, sadgathi dayini,
jnana vikasini ganamaye,
Anudina marchitha kumkuma dhoosara
bhooshitha vaasitha vadhyanuthe,
Kanakadhara sthuthi vaibhava
vanditha shankara desika manyapathe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vijayalakshmi sada palaya maam

Meaning.
Victory and victory to Vijayalakshmi. The darling of the killer of Madhu, Victory to she who sits on the lotus,
Who blesses us with salvation, Who spreads our knowledge, Who is pervaded with music, Who is coated
with the saffron powder, Which is daily used to worship her, Who is worshipped by playing of musical
instruments, And who was pleased by the prayer, Of the golden rain by the great Sankara, Please protect
me always.

7. Vidhya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Knowledge]:

Pranatha sureswari, bharathi, bhargavi
shoka vinasini, rathna maye,
Mani maya bhooshitha karma vibhooshana,
Santhi samavrutha hasyamukhe,
Nava nidhi dhayini kalimala harini,
Kamitha phalapradha hasthayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vidhyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning
Victory and victory to Vidhyalakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is the pleased goddess of
devas, Who is he goddess of Bharatha, Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava, Who removes all sorrows,
Who is fully ornamented by precious stones, Who wears several gem studded ornaments, Whose ear is
decorated, Who is the abode of peace, Who has a smiling face, Who blesses us with nine types of wealth,
Who steals away bad effects of kali, And whose hands blesses us, For fulfillment of our wish, Please protect
me always
.
8. Dhana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Wealth]:

Dhimidhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi,
dundubhi nada supoornamaye,
Ghumaghuma ghumaghuma ghumaghuma,
Sankha ninadha suvadhyanoothe,
Veda puranethihasa supoojitha,
Vaidhika marga pradarsayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Danalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning
Victory and victory to Danalakshmi. Hey, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is fully complete with, Dimidimi
sounds of the drum, And the majestic sound of conch, Ghumguma, ghummkuma, ghunguma, Who is
worshipped by Vedas and puranas, And who shows the path of religious discipline, Please protect me
always.

Maha Lakshmi Kavacham

Maha Lakshmi Kavacham
(Armour of Maha Lakshmi)

Asya Sri Maha Lakshmi Kavcha Maha mantrasya Brahma Rishi, Gayathri Chanda,
Mahalakshmir devatha, Maha Lakshmir preethyarthe Jape Viniyoga.

For the Armour of Maha Lakshmi , the sage is Brahma, meter is Gayathri, god addressed
is Maha Lakshmi, The chant is started to please Maha Lakshmi.

Indra Uvacha:-
Samastha kavachanaam thu thejaswi, Kavachothamam,
Aathma rakshanam, araogyam, sathyam, thwam broohi geeshpathe. 1
Indra said:-
Oh, teacher of devas, be pleased to tell the greatest of armours,
Which is brighter than all other armours,
Which protects the soul, health and is the truth.

Sri Gurur Uvacha:-
Maha lakshmyasthu kavacham pravakshyami sama satha,
Chathur dasasu lokeshu rahasyam brahmanoditham. 2
Sri Guru said:-
I would tell you in brief , the armour of Maha Lakshmi,
Which is the most secret in fourteen worlds and has been told by Brahma
.
Brahmo Uvacha:-
Siro may Vishnu Pathni cha, lalatam amruthoth bhava,
Chakshushi suvisalakshi, sravane Sagarambuja. 3

Let the consort of Vishnu protect my head,
Let my forehead be protected by her who was born with nectar,
Let the broad eyed one protect my eyes,
Let my ears be protected by she who was born out of ocean.

Granam pathu vararoho, jihwam aamnaya roopini,
Mukham pathu maha Lakshmi, kantam vaikunta vasini. 4
Meaning
Let my nose be protected by the giver of boons,
Let my toungue be protected by, she who has the form of food,
Let my face be protected by Maha Lakshmi,
Let my neck be protected by she who lives in Vaikunta.

Skandhou may janaki pathu, bhujou bhargava nandini,
Bahu dhvow dhravini pathu, karou hari varangana. 5
Meaning
Let my throat be protected by daughter of Janaka,
Let my arms be protected by daughter of Bhrugu,
Let both my both hands be protected by Goddess of wealth,
Let my hands be protected by the blessed lady of Hari.

Vaksha pahu cha sridevi, hrudayam hari sundari,
Kukshim cha Vaishnavi pathu, nabhim bhuvana mathruka. 6
Meaning
Let Sri Devi protect my breasts,
Let my heart be protected by the beauty of Hari,
Let my belly be protected by Vaishnavi,
Let my stomach be protected by mother of the world.

Katim cha pathu varahi, sakthini deva devatha,
OOru Narayani pathu, Janunee chandra sodhari. 7
Meaning
Let my hips be protected by Varahi,
Let my joints be protected by goddess of gods,
Let my thighs be protected by Narayani,
Let my knees be protected by sister of moon.

Indira pathu Jange may, padhou bhaktha Namaskrutha,
Nakhaan Thejaswini pathu, Sarvangam karunamyi. 8 

Meaning
Let my calves be protected by Indira,
Let my feet be protected by her who is saluted by devotees,
Let my nails be protected by she who shines,
And let all parts of my body by the merciful one.

Brahmana loka rakshartham nirmitham Kavacham sriya,
Yea padanthi mahathmanasthe, cha dhanya Jagat traye. 9
Meaning
This Armour was composed by Lord Brahma,
For the sake of protection of the world,
And if this is read by great human beings,
They would become richest in all three worlds.

Kavachenavruthanaam jananam, jayadha sada,
Matheva sarva sukhada, Bhava thwam aamareswari. 10
Meaning
Those people who are protected by this armour,
Would without doubt always achieve victory,
And Oh mother who cares for all people,
Be pleased to become the goddess of devas.

Bhooya sidhamavapnothi, poorvoktham brahmana swayam,
Lakshmeer hari Priya padma, yetan nama thrayam smaran. 11
Meaning
Those who constantly pray her would get more,
As has been told by Lord Brahma himself,
If they remember the three holy names .
Lakshmi , darling of Hari and the Lotus.

Namathrayamidham japthwa sa yathi paramaam sriyam,
Ya padethsa cha dharmathma, sarvan kamanvapnuyath. 12
Meaning
Devotees who chant these three names,
Would reach the holiest Goddess Lakshmi,
The holy ones who read it, would get all their desires fulfilled.
Ithi Brahma purane Indro upadishtam Maha Lakshmi kavacham Sampoornam.
Thus ends the armour of Maha Lakshmi which was taught to Indra and occurs in Brahma
Purana.

Kanakadhara stotram

Kanakadhara stotram


Please sing Kanakadhara stotram everyday or atleast listen to it with pure devotion on Goddess Mahalakshmi offering flowers, milk or water in a glass and after prayers have it as prasad

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Mahalakshmi blessings - Kanakadhara Stotram .

1
Angam hare pulaka bhooshanamasrayanthi,
Bhringanga neva mukulabharanam thamalam,
Angikrithakhila vibhuthirapanga leela,
Mangalyadasthu mama mangala devathaya.

To the Hari who wears supreme happiness as Ornament,
The Goddess Lakshmi is attracted,
Like the black bees getting attracted,
To the unopened buds of black Tamala[1] tree,
Let her who is the Goddess of all good things,
Grant me a glance that will bring prosperity.
2
Mugdha muhurvidhadhadathi vadhane Murare,
Premathrapapranihithani gathagathani,
Mala dhrishotmadhukareeva maheth pale ya,
Sa ne sriyam dhisathu sagarasambhavaya.
Again and again return ,those glances,
Filled with hesitation and love,
Of her who is born to the ocean of milk,
To the face of Murari[2],
Like the honey bees to the pretty blue lotus,
And let those glances shower me with wealth.
3
Ameelithaksha madhigamya mudha Mukundam
Anandakandamanimeshamananga thanthram,
Akekara stiththa kaninika pashma nethram,
Bhoothyai bhavenmama bhjangasayananganaya.
With half closed eyes stares she on Mukunda[3],
Filled with happiness , shyness and the science of love,
On the ecstasy filled face with closed eyes of her Lord,
And let her , who is the wife of Him who sleeps on the snake,
Shower me with wealth.
4
Bahwanthare madhujitha srithakausthube ya,
Haravaleeva nari neela mayi vibhathi,
Kamapradha bhagavatho api kadaksha mala,
Kalyanamavahathu me kamalalayaya
He who has won over Madhu[4],
Wears the Kousthuba[5] as ornament,
And also the garland of glances, of blue Indraneela[6],
Filled with love to protect and grant wishes to Him,
Of her who lives on the lotus,
And let those also fall on me,
And grant me all that is good..
5
Kalambudhaalithorasi kaida bhare,
Dharaadhare sphurathi yaa thadinganeva,
Mathu samastha jagatham mahaneeya murthy,
Badrani me dhisathu bhargava nandanaya
Like the streak of lightning in black dark cloud,
She is shining on the dark , broad chest,
Of He who killed Kaidaba[7],
And let the eyes of the great mother of all universe,
Who is the daughter of Sage Bharghava[8],
Fallon me lightly and bring me prosperity.
6
Praptham padam pradhamatha khalu yat prabhavath,
Mangalyabhaji madhu madhini manamathena,
Mayyapadetha mathara meekshanardham,
Manthalasam cha makaralaya kanyakaya.
The God of love could only reach ,
The killer of Madhu[9],
Through the power of her kind glances,
Loaded with love and blessing
And let that side glance ,
Which is auspicious and indolent,
Fall on me.
7
Viswamarendra padhavee bramadhana dhaksham,
Ananda hethu radhikam madhu vishwoapi,
Eshanna sheedhathu mayi kshanameekshanartham,
Indhivarodhara sahodharamidhiraya
Capable of making one as king of Devas in this world,
Her side long glance of a moment,
Made Indra[10] regain his kingdom,
And is making Him who killed Madhu [11] supremely happy.
And let her with her blue lotus eyes glance me a little.
8
Ishta visishtamathayopi yaya dhayardhra,
Dhrishtya thravishta papadam sulabham labhanthe,
Hrishtim prahrushta kamlodhara deepthirishtam,
Pushtim krishishta mama pushkravishtaraya.
To her devotees and those who are great,
Grants she a place in heaven which is difficult to attain,
Just by a glance of her compassion filled eyes,
Let her sparkling eyes which are like the fully opened lotus,
Fall on me and grant me all my desires.
9
Dhadyaddhayanupavanopi dravinambhudaraam,
Asminna kinchina vihanga sisou vishanne,
Dhushkaramagarmmapaneeya chiraya dhooram,
Narayana pranayinee nayanambhuvaha.
Please send your mercy which is like wind,
And shower the rain of wealth on this parched land,,
And quench the thirst of this little chataka[12] bird,
And likewise ,drive away afar my load of sins,
Oh, darling of Narayana[13],
By the glance from your cloud like dark eyes.
10
Gheerdhevathethi garuda dwaja sundarithi,
Sakambhareethi sasi shekara vallebhethi,
Srishti sthithi pralaya kelishu samsthitha ya,
Thasyai namas thribhvanai ka guros tharunyai.
She is the goddess of Knowledge,
She is the darling of Him who has Garuda[14] as flag,
She is the power that causes of death at time of deluge,
And she is the wife of Him who has the crescent,
And she does the creation , upkeep and destruction at various times,
And my salutations to this lady who is worshipped by all the three worlds.
11
Sruthyai namosthu shubha karma phala prasoothyai,
Rathyai namosthu ramaneeya gunarnavayai,
Shakthyai namosthu satha pathra nikethanayai,
Pushtayi namosthu purushotthama vallabhayai.
Salutations to you as Vedas[15] which give rise to good actions,
Salutation to you as Rathi[16] for giving the most beautiful qualities,
Salutation to you as Shakthi[17] ,who lives in the hundred petalled lotus,
And salutations to you who is Goddess of plenty,
And is the consort of Purushottama[18].
12
Namosthu naleekha nibhananai,
Namosthu dhugdhogdhadhi janma bhoomayai,
Namosthu somamrutha sodharayai,
Namosthu narayana vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who is as pretty.
As the lotus in full bloom,
Salutations to her who is born from ocean of milk,
Salutations to the sister of nectar and the moon,
Salutations to the consort of Narayana.
13
Namosthu hemambhuja peetikayai,
Namosthu bhoo mandala nayikayai,
Namosthu devathi dhaya prayai,
Namosthu Sarngayudha vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who has the golden lotus as seat,
Salutations to her who is the leader of the universe,
Salutations to her who showers mercy on devas,
And salutations to the consort of Him who has the bow called Saranga.
14
Namosthu devyai bhrugu nandanayai,
Namosthu vishnorurasi sthithayai,
Namosthu lakshmyai kamalalayai,
Namosthu dhamodhra vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who is daughter of Bhrigu[19],
Salutations to her lives on the holy chest of Vishnu,
Salutations to Goddess Lakshmi who lives in a lotus,
And saluations to her who is the consort of Damodhara[20].
15
Namosthu Kanthyai kamalekshanayai,
Namosthu bhoothyai bhuvanaprasoothyai,
Namosthu devadhibhir archithayai,
Namosthu nandhathmaja vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who is light living in Lotus flower,
Salutations to her who is the earth and also mother of earth,
Salutations to her who is worshipped by Devas,
And salutations to her who is the consort of the son of Nanda[21].
16
Sampath karaani sakalendriya nandanani,
Samrajya dhana vibhavani saroruhakshi,
Twad vandanani dhuritha haranodhythani,
Mamev matharanisam kalayanthu manye.
Giver of wealth, giver of pleasures to all senses,
Giver of the right to rule kingdoms,
She who has lotus like eyes,
She to whom Salutations remove all miseries fast,
And my mother to you are my salutations.
17
Yath Kadaksha samupasana vidhi,
Sevakasya sakalartha sapadha,
Santhanodhi vachananga manasai,
Twaam murari hridayeswareem bhaje
He who worships your sidelong glances,
Is blessed by all known wealth and prosperity,
And so my salutations by word, thought and deed,
To the queen of the heart of my Lord Murari[22].
18
Sarasija nilaye saroja hasthe,
Dhavalathamamsuka gandha maya shobhe,
Bhagavathi hari vallabhe manogne,
Tribhuvana bhoothikari praseeda mahye
She who sits on the Lotus,
She who has lotus in her hands,
She who is dressed in dazzling white,
She who shines in garlands and sandal paste,
The Goddess who is the consort of Hari,
She who gladdens the mind,
And she who confers prosperity on the three worlds,
Be pleased to show compassion to me.
19
Dhiggasthibhi kanaka kumbha mukha vasrushta,
Sarvahini vimala charu jalaapluthangim,
Prathar namami jagathaam janani masesha,
Lokadhinatha grahini mamrithabhi puthreem.
Those eight elephants from all the diverse directions,
Pour from out from golden vessels,
The water from the Ganga[23] which flows in heaven,
For your holy purifying bath,
And my salutations in the morn to you ,
Who is the mother of all worlds,
Who is the house wife of the Lord of the worlds,
And who is the daughter of the ocean which gave nectar[24].
20
Kamale Kamalaksha vallabhe twam,
Karuna poora tharingithaira pangai,
Avalokaya mamakinchananam,
Prathamam pathamakrithrimam dhyaya
She who is the Lotus,
She who is the consort,
Of the Lord with Lotus like eyes,
She who has glances filled with mercy,
Please turn your glance on me,
Who is the poorest among the poor,
And first make me the vessel ,
To receive your pity and compassion.
21
Sthuvanthi ye sthuthibhirameeranwaham,
Thrayeemayim thribhuvanamatharam ramam,
Gunadhika guruthara bhagya bhagina,
Bhavanthi the bhuvi budha bhavithasayo.
He who recites these prayers daily,
On her who is personification of Vedas,
On her who is the mother of the three worlds,
On her who is Goddess Rema[25],
Will be blessed without doubt,
With all good graceful qualities,
With all the great fortunes that one can get,
And would live in the world,
With great recognition from even the learned.

Morning prayer to Lakshmi

Namasthesthu Maha Maye,
Sri Pede Sura Poojithe,
Sankha Chakra Gada Hasthe,
Mahalakshmi Namosthuthe