Ashta Lakshmi are a group of eight goddesses, who preside over eight sources of wealth and thus represent the powers of Lakshmi. Thus, the ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ are considered secondary manifestations of the Goddess Lakshmi. 'Wealth' does not mean just money, in the context of Ashta-Lakshmi it means prosperity, good health, knowledge, strength, progeny, and power.
- Aadi-Lakshmi (The primal mother goddess)
Aadi-Lakshmi or "Primeval Lakshmi" a.k.a. Maha-Lakshmi or "The Great Lakshmi," as the name suggests, is a primeval form of Goddess Lakshmi, regarded as the daughter of sage Bhrigu and wife of Lord Vishnu or Narayana. Aadi-Lakshmi is often depicted as the consort of Narayana living with him at his home in Vaikuntha, or sometimes seen as sitting in his lap, and her serving of Lord Narayana is symbolic of her serving the entire universe. She is portrayed as four-armed, holding a lotus and a white flag in her two hands, while the other two are in Abhaya Mudra and Varada Mudra. Variously known as Ramaa or the bestower of happiness, and Indira, holding close to her heart the lotus, a symbol of purity, Aadi-Lakshmi is the first of the eight forms of Lakshmi called the Ashta-Lakshmi.
| Om Shreem Adi Lakshmi Namo Namaha ||
Sumanasa Vandhitha Sundari 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 Jaya Palaya Maam
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.
- Dhanya-Lakshmi (Food – one who eliminates hunger)
The second of the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi or Ashta-Lakshmi is named after "Dhanya" or food grains - full of natural nutrients and minerals required for a healthy body and mind. On one hand, Dhanya-Lakshmi is the giver of agricultural wealth and, on the other, the all-important nourishment for human beings. With her divine grace, one can be ensure abundance of foods - all year round. Dhanya-Lakshmi is shown as having eight hands adorning green garments, and carrying two lotuses, a mace, a sheaf of paddy, sugarcane, and bananas, while the other two hands are in Abhaya Mudra and Varada Mudra.
|| Om Shreem Dhanya Lakshmi Namo Namaha ||
Ayi Kali Kalmasha Nashini Kamini
Vaidhika Roopini Veda Maye
Ksheera Samudh Bhava Mangala Roopini
Mantra Nivasini Mantra Nuthe
Mangala Dhayini Ambuja Vasini
Dheva Ganarshrita Pada Yuthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini
Dhaanya Lakshmi Jaya Palaya Maam
Victory and victory to Danyalakshmi 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 worshiped by devas, Please protect me always
- Veera/Dhairya Lakshmi (Courage and Strength)
As the names suggests (Veera = valor or courage), this form of Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of courage and strength, and power. Veera-Lakshmi is worshiped to gain valor and strength to overpower formidable adversaries in war or simply overcome the difficulties of life, and lead a life of stability. She is depicted as eight-armed, wearing red garments, and carrying a discus, a conch, a bow, an arrow, a trident or sword, a gold bar or sometimes a book; the other two hands are in abhaya and varada mudra.
|| Om Shreem Dhairya Lakshmi Namo Namaha ||
Jaya Vara Varnani Vaishnavi Bhargavi
Mantra Swaroopini Mantra Maye
Suragana Poojitha Sheegra Phala Pradha
Jnana Vikasini Sasthra Nuthe
Bhava Bhaya Harini Papa Vimochini
Sadu Janarshrita Pada Yuthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini
Dhairya Lakshmi Jaya Palaya Maam
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
Gaja-Lakshmi or (Lakshmi with elephants)
One who was born out of the churning of the ocean - the fabled Samudra Manthan she is the daughter of the ocean. Gaja-Lakshmi helped Lord Indra regain his lost wealth from the depth of the ocean. This form of Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower and protector of wealth, prosperity, grace, abundance and royalty. Gaja-Lakshmi is depicted as a beautiful goddess flanked by two elephants bathing her with water pots as she sits on a lotus four-armed, wearing red garments, and holding two lotuses, the other two arms being in abhaya and varada mudra.
|| Om Shreem Gaja Lakshmi Namo Namaha ||
Jaya Jaya Durgati Nashini Kamini
Sarva Phala Pradha Sasthra Maye
Ratha Gaja Thuraga Padathi Sama Vrutha
Parijana Manditha Loka Nuthe
Harihara Brahma Supoojitha Sevitha
Taapa Nivaarini Pada Yuthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini
Gaja Lakshmi Jaya Palaya Maam 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
- Santhana Lakshmi (Children or Progeny)
This form of Lakshmi as the name suggests (Santāna = offspings) is the Goddess of progeny, the treasure of the family life. Worshipers of Santana Lakshmi are bestowed with the wealth of good children possessing with good health and a long life. This form of Goddess Lakshmi is depicted as six-armed, holding two pitchers, a sword, and a shield; the other two hands are engaged in abhaya mudra and most importantly, for holding a child on her lap; the child is seen holding a lotus.
|| Om Shreem Santhana Lakshmi Namo Namaha ||
Ayi Khaga Vaahini Mohini Chakrini
Raaga Vivardhini Jnana Maye
Guna Gana Vaaridhi Loka Hithaishini
Swara Saptha Bhooshitha Gana Nuthe
Sakala Surasura Dheva Muneeshwara
Manava Vandhitha Pada Yuthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini
Santhaana Lakshmi Palaya Maam
Victory and victory to Santhanalakshmi 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.
- Vijaya Lakshmi (Victory)
Vijaya means victory. So, this form of Goddess Lakshmi symbolizes victory in all aspects of life - not just in war but also in life's struggles and our little battles. Vijaya-Lakshmi is worshipped to ensure all-round victory in every aspect of life. Also known as 'Jaya' Lakshmi, she is shown as having eight arms sitting on a lotus and carrying a discus, a conch, a sword, a shield, a noose, and a lotus, other two hands being in abhaya and varada mudra.
|| Om Shreem Vijaya Lakshmi Namo Namaha ||
Jaya Kamalasani Sadgati Dayini
Gyana Vikasini Ganamaye
Anudina Marchitha Kumkuma Dhusara
Bhushitha Vaasita Vadhya Nuthe
Kanakadhara Stuthi Vaibhava Vanditha
Shankara Deshika Manya Pade
Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini
Vijaya Lakshmi Jaya Palaya Maam
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
- Vidya Lakshmi ( Wisdom and Knowledge)
Vidya means knowledge as well as education, not just degrees or diplomas from the university, but real all-round education. So, this form of Goddess Lakshmi is the giver of knowledge of the arts and sciences. Like the Goddess of knowledge Saraswati Vidya Lakshmi is depicted as sitting on the lotus, four-armed, wearing a white sari, and carrying two lotuses on both hands, other two hands being in abhaya and varada mudra.
|| Om Shreem Vidya Lakshmi Namo Namaha ||
Pranaatha Sureshwari Bharathi Bhargavi
Shoka Vinashini Rathna Maye
Mani Maya Bhushitha Karna Vibhushana
Santhi Samavrutha Hasya Mukhe
Nava Nidhi Dhayini Kalimala Harini
Kamitha Phala Pradha Hastha Yuthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini
Vidya Lakshmi Jaya Palaya Maam
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
- Dhana Lakshmi (One Who Showers Wealth)
Dhana means wealth in the form of money or gold; at an intangible level it may even mean inner strength, will power, talent, virtues and character. So, Dhana-Lakshmi represents this aspect of the human world, and with her divine grace, we can get an abundance of wealth and prosperity. This form of Goddess Lakshmi is portrayed as six-armed, wearing a red sari, and holding in her five hands a discus, a conch, the holy pitcher, bow and arrow, and a lotus while the sixth arm is in Abhaya Mudra with gold coins rolling from her palm.
|| Om Shreem Dhana Lakshmi Namo Namaha ||
Dhimi-dhimi Dhin-dhimi Dhin-dhimi Dhin-dhimi
Dundhubhi Nada Supoorna Maye
Ghuma-ghuma Ghun-ghuma Ghun-ghuma Ghun-ghuma
Sankha Ninadha Suvadhya Nuthe
Veda Puranethihasa Supoojitha
Vaidhika Marga Pradarsha Yuthe
Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini
Dhana Lakshmi Jaya Palaya Maam
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, Gumguma, ghummkuma , gunguma, Who is worshiped by Vedas and puranas, And who shows the path of religious discipline, Please protect me always
Source: Chant Central
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