Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam In English

Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam In English

Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. This powerful hymn is believed to have been composed by Lord Indra, the king of the Devas, to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. The Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam is recited by devotees to seek divine grace, financial stability, and spiritual well-being.

Benefits of Chanting Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam

Chanting this Ashtakam regularly with faith and devotion brings several spiritual and material benefits:

1. Wealth and Prosperity – Attracts financial growth and stability.
2. Removal of Obstacles – Eliminates difficulties in personal and professional life.
3. Spiritual Growth – Enhances devotion and inner peace.
4. Protection from Negativity – Shields from negative energies and evil forces.
5. Success and Happiness – Brings overall well-being and harmony in life.

|| Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam ||

indra uvācha –

namastē’stu mahāmāyē śrīpīṭhē surapūjitē ।
śaṅkhachakra gadāhastē mahālakṣmi namō’stu tē ॥ 1 ॥

namastē garuḍārūḍhē kōlāsura bhayaṅkari ।
sarvapāpaharē dēvi mahālakṣmi namō’stu tē ॥ 2 ॥

sarvajñē sarvavaradē sarva duṣṭa bhayaṅkari ।
sarvaduḥkha harē dēvi mahālakṣmi namō’stu tē ॥ 3 ॥

siddhi buddhi pradē dēvi bhukti mukti pradāyini ।
mantra mūrtē sadā dēvi mahālakṣmi namō’stu tē ॥ 4 ॥

ādyanta rahitē dēvi ādiśakti mahēśvari ।
yōgajñē yōga sambhūtē mahālakṣmi namō’stu tē ॥ 5 ॥

sthūla sūkṣma mahāraudrē mahāśakti mahōdarē ।
mahā pāpa harē dēvi mahālakṣmi namō’stu tē ॥ 6 ॥

padmāsana sthitē dēvi parabrahma svarūpiṇi ।
paramēśi jaganmātaḥ mahālakṣmi namō’stu tē ॥ 7 ॥

śvētāmbaradharē dēvi nānālaṅkāra bhūṣitē ।
jagasthitē jaganmātaḥ mahālakṣmi namō’stu tē ॥ 8 ॥

mahālakṣmaṣṭakaṃ stōtraṃ yaḥ paṭhēd bhaktimān naraḥ ।
sarva siddhi mavāpnōti rājyaṃ prāpnōti sarvadā ॥

ēkakālē paṭhēnnityaṃ mahāpāpa vināśanam ।
dvikālṃ yaḥ paṭhēnnityaṃ dhana dhānya samanvitaḥ ॥

trikālaṃ yaḥ paṭhēnnityaṃ mahāśatru vināśanam ।
mahālakṣmī rbhavēn-nityaṃ prasannā varadā śubhā ॥

intyakṛta śrī mahālakṣmyaṣṭaka stōtraṃ sampūrṇam

Best Time and Method to Chant

• Best Days: Fridays, Diwali, and during Navratri are considered most auspicious.
• Best Time: Early morning after a bath, facing the east direction.
• Offerings: Flowers, kumkum, turmeric, and sweets are offered to the deity.
• Number of Chants: It is recommended to chant at least 8 times or 108 times for maximum benefits.