Ashtalakshmi Stotram In English
Ashtalakshmi Stotram is a revered Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the divine embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness in Hindu tradition. This hymn extols the eight manifestations—or Ashta Lakshmi—each representing a distinct aspect of abundance and well-being. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke holistic blessings that encompass both material and spiritual prosperity.
The Eight Forms of Lakshmi
The term Ashta means eight, and the stotram delineates the eight distinct forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each signifying a unique dimension of abundance:
- Adi Lakshmi
- Meaning: The primordial source of wealth
- Symbolism: Represents the eternal and infinite nature of abundance, signifying the origin of all prosperity.
- Dhanya Lakshmi
- Meaning: Wealth in the form of food and sustenance
- Symbolism: Bestows nourishment and the bounty of nature, ensuring that devotees never lack basic sustenance.
- Dhairya Lakshmi
- Meaning: The aspect of courage and valor
- Symbolism: Instills inner strength, fortitude, and the capacity to face life’s challenges with determination.
- Gaja Lakshmi
- Meaning: Wealth and power, often depicted with elephants
- Symbolism: The presence of elephants signifies strength, royal power, and the steady accumulation of prosperity.
- Santana Lakshmi
- Meaning: Prosperity in terms of progeny and family
- Symbolism: Blesses devotees with the joy of offspring and the continuation of family lineage, which is considered a vital aspect of worldly and spiritual fulfillment.
- Dhana Lakshmi
- Meaning: Material riches and financial prosperity
- Symbolism: Grants economic stability and the means to achieve a comfortable, prosperous life.
- Vijaya Lakshmi
- Meaning: Victory and success
- Symbolism: Confers success in all endeavors, helping overcome obstacles and ensuring triumph in both personal and professional realms.
- Vidya Lakshmi
- Meaning: Wealth of knowledge and wisdom
- Symbolism: Encourages intellectual growth and enlightenment, highlighting that true prosperity also includes educational and spiritual insights.
Benefits of Reciting the Ashtalakshmi Stotram
- Attracts Material and Spiritual Wealth:
Regular recitation is believed to bring comprehensive prosperity, ensuring a life enriched with both financial stability and spiritual well-being. - Promotes Inner Strength and Resilience:
The hymn inspires courage and perseverance, enabling devotees to overcome life’s challenges while maintaining a balanced outlook. - Enhances Overall Well-being:
By invoking the blessings of all eight aspects of Lakshmi, one may experience improved health, successful endeavors, and harmonious family life. - Fosters Spiritual Growth:
The stotram encourages self-reflection and mindfulness, paving the way for deeper spiritual insight and enlightenment.
How to Recite the Ashtalakshmi Stotram
- Environment:
Choose a clean, quiet, and sacred space—such as a home altar or temple—where you can focus your mind and heart on the recitation. - Timing:
Early mornings or evenings are considered ideal, with many devotees favoring Fridays, which are traditionally associated with Goddess Lakshmi. - Approach:
Recite the stotram with complete concentration and devotion. Visualize each form of Lakshmi as you chant, and offer your heartfelt prayers for balanced prosperity and well-being.
Ashtalakshmi Stotram In English
Sumanasavandita Sundari Maadhavi
Chandra Sahodari Hemamaye .
Muniga Nama N Dita Mokshapradaayini
Ma Nju Labhaashhi Ni Vedanute ..
Pa Nkajavaasini Devasupuujita
Sadgu Navarshhi Ni Shaantiyute .
Jayajaya He Madhusuudana Kaamini
Aadilakshmi Sadaa Paalaya Maam.H
Ahikali Kalmashhanaashini Kaamini
Vaidikaruupi Ni Vedamaye .
Kshiirasamudbhava Ma Ngalaruupi Ni
Mantranivaasini Mantranute ..
Ma Ngaladaayini Ambujavaasini
Devaga Naashrita Paadayute .
Jayajaya He Madhusuudana Kaamini
Dhaanyalakshmi Sadaa Paalaya Maam.H
Jayavaravar Nini Vaishh Navi Bhaargavi
Mantraswaruupi Ni Mantramaye .
Suraga Napuujita Shiighraphalaprada
J Naanavikaasini Shaastranute ..
Bhavabhayahaari Ni (v) Paapavimocani
Saadhujanaashrita Paadayute .
Jayajaya He Madhusuudana Kaamini
Dhairyalakshmi ,sadaa Paalaya Maam.H
Jayajaya Durgatinaashini Kaamini
Sarvaphalaprada Shaastramaye .
Rathagaja Turagapa Daadi Samaav R^ita
Parijanama N Dita Lokanute ..
Harihara Brahma Supuujita, Sevita
Taapanivaari Ni Paadayute .
Jayajaya He Madhusuudana Kaamini
Gajalakshmi Ruupe Na Paalaya Maam.H
Ahikhaga Vaahini Mohini Chakri Ni
Raagavivardhini J Naanamaye .
Gu Naga Navaaridhi Lokahi,taishhi Ni
Svarasapta Bhuushhita Gaananute ..
Sakala Suraasura Devamuniishvara
Maanavavandita Paadayu( N R, Sa )te .
Jayajaya He Madhusuudana Kaamini)
Santaanalakshmi Sadaa Paalaya Maam.H
Jaya Kamalaasani Sadgatidaayini
J~naanavikaasini Gaanamaye .
Anudinamarchita Ku nkuma,dhuusara-
Bhuushhita Vaasita Vaadyanute ..
Kanakadharaastuti, Vaibhava Vandita
Sha Nkara De Shika Maanya (n R Sa)padhe .
Jayajaya He Madhu Suudana Kaamini,
Vijayalakshmi, Sadaa Paalaya Maam.H (hold in M)
Pra Nata Sureshvari Bhaarati Bhaargavi
Shokavinaashini Ratnamaye .
Ma Nimayabhuushhita Kar Navibhuu Shha Na
Shaantisamaav R^ita Haasyamu..Khe ..
Navanidhidaayini Kalimalahaari Ni
Kaamita Phalaprada Hastayute (pa N Ri Sa).
Jayajaya He Madhusuudana Kaamini
Vidyaa Lakshmi Sadaa Paalaya Maam.H
Dhimidhimi Dhi.Ndhimi Dhi.Ndhimi Dhi.Ndhimi
Dundubhi Naada Supuur Namaye .
Ghumaghuma Ghu.Nghuma Ghu.Nghuma Ghu.Nghuma
Sha Nkhaninaada Suvaadyanute
Vedapuraa Netihaasa , Su,puujita
Vaidikamaarga Pradarshayute .
Jayajaya He Madhusuudana Kaamini
Dhanalakshmi Ruupe Na Paalaya (p N Ri Sa)maam.H
Ashtalakshmi Ruupe Na Paalaya Maam.
