Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is the sacred hymn in praise of and as a prayer to Goddess Mahalakshmi , who is also worshipped as Shri Lakshmi, Kamala, Padma, Vishnupriya, Indira, and by many other divine names. This devotional hymn glorifies the Divine Mother as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, fortune, purity, compassion, and auspiciousness, who blesses devotees with both material abundance and spiritual well-being.
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam consists of eight beautiful verses, each describing the divine form, supreme virtues, boundless grace, and glorious attributes of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Every stanza inspires faith, devotion, and complete surrender to the Divine Mother. The benefits of chanting this sacred hymn are traditionally cherished by devotees. It is believed that reciting Mahalakshmi Ashtakam with devotion removes poverty, attracts prosperity, grants peace, success, family harmony, and bestows the divine blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
This sacred hymn is widely recited during daily worship, Fridays, Diwali, Kojagiri Purnima, Varalakshmi Vratam, and other auspicious occasions dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. It encourages devotees to seek the Divine Mother’s grace for prosperity, happiness, spiritual wisdom, and a life filled with auspiciousness.
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is presented in Devanagari and English scripts along with a simple English translation, enabling devotees to understand its profound meaning and recite it with devotion and reverence.
॥ Mahalakshmyashtakam ॥
Namastestu Mahaa-Maaye Shrii-Piitthe Sura-Puujite,
Shangkha-Cakra-Gadaa-Haste Mahaalakssmi Namostute। Namaste Garudda-Aaruuddhe Kolaa-Asura-Bhayankari,
Sarva-Paapa-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute॥
Sarvajnye Sarva-Varade Sarva-Dusstta-Bhayankari,
Sarva-Duhkha-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute। Siddhi-Buddhi-Prade Devi Bhukti-Mukti-Pradaayini,
Mantra-Muurte Sadaa Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute॥
Aadi-Anta-Rahite Devi Aadya-Shakti-Maheshvari,
Yogaje Yoga-Sambhuute Mahaalakssmi Namostute। Sthuula-Suukssma-Mahaaraudre Mahaa-Shakti-Mahodare,
Mahaa-Paapa-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute॥
Padmaa-Asana-Sthite Devi Para-Brahma-Svaruupinni,
Parameshi Jaganmaatar-Mahaalakssmi Namostute। Shveta-Ambara-Dhare Devi Naana-Alangkaara-Bhuussite,
Jagat-Sthite Jaganmaatar-Mahaalakssmi Namostute॥
Mahalakshmy-Ashtakam Strotram Yah Patthed-Bhaktimaan-Narah,
Sarva-Siddhim-Avaapnoti Raajyam Praapnoti Sarvadaa। Eka-Kaale Patthen-Nityam Mahaa-Paapa-Vinaashanam,
Dvi-Kaalam Yah Patthen-Nityam Dhana-Dhaanya-Samanvitah॥
Tri-Kaalam Yah Patthen-Nityam Mahaa-Shatru-Vinaashanam,
Mahaalakssmiir-Bhaven-Nityam Prasannaa Varadaa Shubhaa।
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