Mahalakshmi Ashtakam ( Lakshmi Ashtak ) is a hymn dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi composed by Devraj Indra, it is mentioned in the Padma Purana. By the regular recitation of this stotra, the seeker becomes prosperous, his great sins and enemies are destroyed by the grace of Mahaalakshmi.
॥ Mahalakshmi Ashtakam ॥
Namasteastu Mahaa Maaye Shree Peethe Sura Pujite ।
Shankha Chakra Gadaa Haste Mahaa Lakshmi Namoastu Te ॥1॥
Meaning – O Mahaamaye ! You are situated on the Shripeeth and worshiped by the deities. I bow before you. O Mahaalakshmi ! You holds conch shell, chakra and mace in your hand. I bow before you ॥1॥
Namaste Garudaarudhe Kolaasura Bhayankari ।
Sarva Paapahare Devi Mahaa Lakshmi Namoastu Te ॥2॥
Meaning – O Goddess Mahaalakshmi ! You are the one who rides on Garuda and gives fear to Kolaasura. You are the destroyer of all sins. I bow before you ॥2॥
Sarvagye Sarva Varade Sarva Dushta Bhayankari ।
Sarva Dukhahare Devi Mahaa Lakshmi Namoastu Te ॥3॥
Meaning – O Goddess Mahaalakshmi ! You are the knower of everything, the giver of blessings to all, the giver of fear to all the wicked and the remover of all sorrows. I bow before you ॥3॥
Siddhi Buddhi Prade Devi Bhukti Mukti Pradaayini ।
Mantra Pute Sadaa Devi Mahaa Lakshmi Namoastu Te ॥4॥
Meaning – O Goddess Mahaalakshmi ! You are the giver of accomplishment, intelligence, enjoyment and salvation. I bow before you ॥4॥
Aadyanta Rahite Devi Aadya Shakti Maheshvari ।
Yogaje Yoga Sambhute Mahaa Lakshmi Namoastu Te ॥5॥
Meaning – O Goddess, O Aadishakte ! You are devoid of beginning and end. O Maaheshwari, O Goddess Mahaalakshmi, manifested through yoga ! I bow before you ॥5॥
Sthula Sukshma Mahaa Raudre Mahaa Shakti Mahodare ।
Mahaa Paapa Hare Devi Mahaa Lakshmi Namoastu Te ॥6॥
Meaning – O Goddess ! You are gross, subtle and great, you are Mahaashakti, you are Mahodaraa and you are the destroyer of great sins. O Goddess Mahaalakshmi ! I bow before you ॥6॥
Padmaasana Sthite Devi Parabrahma Svarupini ।
Parameshi Jaganmaatar Mahaa Lakshmi Namoastu Te ॥7॥
Meaning – O Parabrahma form goddess, seated on the lotus seat, O Goddess, O Jagadamba, O Mahaalakshmi ! I bow before you ॥7॥
Shvetaambara Dhare Devi Naanaa Lankaara Bhushite ।
Jagatsthite Jaganmaatar Mahaa Lakshmi Namoastu Te ॥8॥
Meaning – O Goddess ! You are dressed in white clothes and adorned with various kinds of ornaments. Pervading the entire world and giving birth to all the worlds. O Mahaalakshmi ! I bow before you ॥8॥
Mahaa Lakshmyashtakam Stotram Yah Pathedbhakti Maannarah ।
Sarva Siddhi Mavaapnoti Raajyam Praapnoti Sarvadaa ॥9॥
Meaning – The person who recites this Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotram with devotion, can attain all the accomplishments and the majesty of the kingdom ॥9॥
Ekakaale Pathennityam Mahaa Paapa Vinaashanam ।
Dvikaalam Yah Pathennityam Dhana Dhaanya Samanvitah ॥10॥
Meaning – One who recites it once a day, his great sins are destroyed. One who recites two times a day, he is endowed with wealth and food ॥10॥
Trikaalam Yah Pathennityam Mahaa Shatru Vinaashanam ।
Mahaa Lakshmeer Bhavennityam Prasanna Varadaa Shubhaa ॥11॥
Meaning – One who recites every day in all the three periods, his great enemies are destroyed and Goddess Mahaalakshmi is always pleased with him ॥11॥
॥ Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Composed By Indra Complete ॥
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