Ashtalakshmi Stotram
Ashtalakshmi Stotram

Ashtalakshmi Stotram

Ashtalakshmi Stotram Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Lakshmi mantra that is known to invite Goddess Lakshmi's abundance
 
 
The Ashtalakshmi Stotram is a divine chant devoted to Goddess Lakshmi, the Bestower of All Wealth and Prosperity.
Goddess Lakshmi as a deity is considered powerful but kind. Through the Ashtaklakshmi Stotram, the chanter and the listener seek to appeal to her kindness and be blessed with her abundance forever.
Ashtalakshmi Stotram is part of the Divine Lakshmi Mantras album.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| Sumanasa Vandita Sundari Maadhavi, Chandra Sahodari Hemamaye, Munigana Vandita Mokshhapradaayani, Manjula Bhaashhini Vedanute.
Pankajavaasini Deva Supoojita, Sadguna Varshhini Shaantiyute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Aadilakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
 
Verse 2:
|| Ayikali Kalmashha Naashini Kaamini, Vaidika Roopini Vedamaye, Kshhira Samudbhava Mangala Roopini, Mantranivaasini Mantranute.
Mangaladaayini Ambujavaasini, Devaganaashrita Paadayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Dhaanyalakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
 
Verse 3:
|| Jayavaravarshhini Vaishhnavi Bhaargavi, Mantra Svaroopini Mantramaye, Suraguna Poojita Shighra Phalaprada, Gyaana Vikaasini Shaastranute.
Bhavabhayahaarini Paapavimochani, Saadhu Janaashrita Paadayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhu Soodhana Kaamini, Dhairyalakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
 
Verse 4:
|| Jaya Jaya Durgati Naashini Kaamini, Sarvaphalaprada Shaastramaye, Radhagaja Turagapadaati Samaavrta, Parijana Mandita Lokanute.
Harihara Brahma Supoojita Sevita, Taapa Nivaarini Paadayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Gajalakshhmi Roopena Paalaya Maam ||
 
Verse 5:
|| Ayikhaga Vaahini Mohini Chakrini, Raagavivardhini Gyaanamaye, Gunaganavaaradhi Lokahitaishhini, Saptasvara Bhooshhita Gaananute.
Sakala Suraasura Deva Munishvara, Maanava Vandita Paadayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Santaanalakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
 
Verse 6:
|| Jaya Kamalaasini Sadgati Daayini, Gyaanavikaasini Gaanamaye, Anudina Marchita Kumkuma Dhoosara, Bhooshhita Vaasita Vaadyanute.
Kanakadharaastuti Vaibhava Vandita, Shankaradeshika Maanyapade, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Vijayalakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
 
Verse 7:
|| Pranata Sureshvari Bhaarati Bhaargavi, Shokavinaashini Ratnamaye, Manimaya Bhooshhita Karnavibhooshhana, Shaanti Samaavrta Haasyamukhe.
Navanidhi Daayini Kalimalahaarini, Kaamita Phalaprada Hastayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Vidyaalakshhmi Sadaa Paalaya Maam ||
 
Verse 8:
|| Dhimidhimi Dhindhimi Dhindhimi-dindhimi, Dundhubhi Naada Supoornamaye, Ghumaghuma Ghunghuma Ghunghuma Ghunghuma, Shankha Ninaada Suvaadyanute.
Veda Pooraanetihaasa Supoojita, Vaidika Maarga Pradarshayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Dhanalakshhmi Roopenaa Paalaya Maam ||
 
Concluding Verse:
|| Ashhtalakshhmi Namastubhyam Varade Kaamaroopini, Vishhnuvakshhah Sthalaa Roodhe Bhakta Mokshham Pradaayini.
Shankha Chakragadaahaste Vishvaroopinite Jayah, Jaganmaatre Cha Mohinyai Mangalam Shubha Mangalam ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1: || Sumanasa Vandita Sundari Maadhavi, Chandra Sahodari Hemamaye, Munigana Vandita Mokshhapradaayani, Manjula Bhaashhini Vedanute.
Pankajavaasini Deva Supoojita, Sadguna Varshhini Shaantiyute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Aadilakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
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Meaning: The one who is worshipped by the good, the enchanting one, The consort of Madhava and the sister of Chandra, O Goddess, who is praised by the Munis and their followers, the bestower of Moksha (salvation), Whose speeches generate happiness, the Goddess praised by the Vedas.
The one residing in the Lotus, worshipped by the Devas, The giver of good qualities, the one with a pleasant heart, Victory, Victory to you, the dear (consort) of Madhusudhana, Goddess Adi Lakshmi, please watch over us with your mercy.
Verse 1 is dedicated to Aadilakshmi, the form of Lakshmi that was first worshipped among the eight forms. Through the verse, we invoke divine blessings for all auspicious things to come into our lives.
 
Verse 2: || Ayikali Kalmashha Naashini Kaamini, Vaidika Roopini Vedamaye, Kshhira Samudbhava Mangala Roopini, Mantranivaasini Mantranute.
Mangaladaayini Ambujavaasini, Devaganaashrita Paadayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Dhaanyalakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
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Meaning: The mother who destroys the doshas of Kali-yuga, Present with the divine form that was personified in the Vedas, Born from the milky ocean with an auspicious form, Who resides within the Mantras and the one whose heart is present in Mantras.
The bestower of auspiciousness, who resides in the Lotus, Whose feet act as a refuge to the Devaganas, Victory, Victory to you, the dear (consort) of Madhusudhana, Goddess Dhanya Lakshmi, please rule me with your mercy.
Verse 2 is dedicated to Dhaanyalakshmi, the form of Lakshmi who is the giver of abundant nutrition and food. Through this verse, we give thanks for all that nourishes us in life.
 
Verse 3: || Jayavaravarshhini Vaishhnavi Bhaargavi, Mantra Svaroopini Mantramaye, Suraguna Poojita Shighra Phalaprada, Gyaana Vikaasini Shaastranute.
Bhavabhayahaarini Paapavimochani, Saadhu Janaashrita Paadayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhu Soodhana Kaamini, Dhairyalakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
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Meaning: The one who is present in a great form, the one belonging to Vishnu, O the form of Mantras and being the mantras herself, The daughter of Sage Bhrigu (so-called Bhargavi), The one praised by the Sura ganas, who quickly bestows the good wishes and enlightens the internal knowledge, who is praised by the Shastras.
The remover of the fears and the one who liberates from the sins, Whose feet act as refuse for the pious, Victory, Victory to you, the dear (consort) of Madhusudhana, Goddess Dhairya Lakshmi, please rule me with your mercy.
Verse 3 is dedicated to Dhairyalakshmi, the form of Lakshmi who brings courage to our minds. Through this verse, we give thanks and seek more fearlessness as we face the challenges of life.
 
Verse 4: || Jaya Jaya Durgati Naashini Kaamini, Sarvaphalaprada Shaastramaye, Radhagaja Turagapadaati Samaavrta, Parijana Mandita Lokanute.
Harihara Brahma Supoojita Sevita, Taapa Nivaarini Paadayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Gajalakshhmi Roopena Paalaya Maam ||
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Meaning: Victory, victory to you, O Goddess, the destroyer of bad fate, Kamini, The bestower of all the wishes, Who has chariots, elephantry, cavalry, and infantry accompany her, The one who is worshipped by the people all over the world.
The one who is worshipped and served by the Hari, Hara, and Brahma, The one who has the feet that can remove the anxiety of unfulfilled desires, Victory, Victory to you, the dear (consort) of Madhusudhana, Goddess Gaja Lakshmi, please rule me with your mercy.
Verse 4 is dedicated to Gajalakshmi, the form of Lakshmi who is served by elephants and is the bestower of good luck.
Through this verse, we express our gratitude for the good things we have been blessed with and seek an abundance of good fortune for the future.
 
Verse 5: || Ayikhaga Vaahini Mohini Chakrini, Raagavivardhini Gyaanamaye, Gunaganavaaradhi Lokahitaishhini, Saptasvara Bhooshhita Gaananute.
Sakala Suraasura Deva Munishvara, Maanava Vandita Paadayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Santaanalakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
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Meaning: O the one who rides on a flying bird, the enchanting one, who holds the chakra in her hands, The one who increases the affection, the embodiment form of the knowledge, The ocean of good attributes, who desires the well-being of the worlds, Praised by the songs that are incredibly composed with the saptha swaras or the seven notes.
The own whose feet are bowed by the Suras, Asurasas, Devas, Muneeshwaras and Manavas, Victory, Victory to you, the dear (consort) of Madhusudhana, Goddess Santana Lakshmi, please rule me with your mercy.
Verse 5 is dedicated to Santaanalakshmi, the form of Lakshmi who is the bestower of fertility. Through this verse, we give thanks for our divine gift to produce life and seek healing from any related problems.
 
Verse 6: || Jaya Kamalaasini Sadgati Daayini, Gyaanavikaasini Gaanamaye, Anudina Marchita Kumkuma Dhoosara, Bhooshhita Vaasita Vaadyanute.
Kanakadharaastuti Vaibhava Vandita, Shankaradeshika Maanyapade, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Vijayalakshhmi Paripaalaya Maam ||
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Meaning: Victorious, O Goddess seated on the Lotus, the one who gives the good fate, Who enlightens the internal knowledge, the embodied form of Music, O the one who is adorned with Kumkuna, that is used by her devotees to worship, The one entertained by playing musical instruments.
Whose feet are praised by the Adi Shankara, by the Kankadhara stuti, Which is filled up with the glorious words, Victory, Victory to you, the dear (consort) of Madhusudhana, Goddess Vijaya Lakshmi, please rule me with your mercy.
Verse 6 is dedicated to Vijayalakshmi, the incarnation of Lakshmi who blesses us with success. Through this verse, we seek to heal from our failures and manifest more favorable outcomes in life.
 
Verse 7: || Pranata Sureshvari Bhaarati Bhaargavi, Shokavinaashini Ratnamaye, Manimaya Bhooshhita Karnavibhooshhana, Shaanti Samaavrta Haasyamukhe.
Navanidhi Daayini Kalimalahaarini, Kaamita Phalaprada Hastayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Vidyaalakshhmi Sadaa Paalaya Maam ||
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Meaning: O Goddess Bhargavi (daughter of Bhrigu), the one who is served by the Sachi and Saraswathi, The destroyer of sorrows, An embodied form of precious gems, The one who has the earrings, filled with precious gems, Who has a peaceful smiling face.
The one who bestows all nine treasures, The remover of sins of Kali-yuga and whose hands grant the boons, Victory, Victory to you, the dear (consort) of Madhusudhana, Goddess Vidya Lakshmi, please rule me with your mercy.
Verse 7 is dedicated to Vidyalakshmi, the incarnation of Lakshmi who is the giver of all knowledge and divine wisdom. Through this verse, we seek the blessing of wisdom in all the decisions we make.
 
Verse 8: || Dhimidhimi Dhindhimi Dhindhimi-dindhimi, Dundhubhi Naada Supoornamaye, Ghumaghuma Ghunghuma Ghunghuma Ghunghuma, Shankha Ninaada Suvaadyanute.
Veda Pooraanetihaasa Supoojita, Vaidika Maarga Pradarshayute, Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodana Kaamini, Dhanalakshhmi Roopenaa Paalaya Maam ||
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Meaning: O the Goddess who is filled up or surrounded by the sounds like Dhimi Dhimi Dhim Dhimi, Coming from the Dumdhubhi drums, The one who is praised and worshipped by the sounds like Ghuma ghuma ghumghuma, By blowing the conches and from various instruments.
The one praised by the Vedas, Puranas, and Ithihasas, Who shows the path of righteousness by her acts, Victory, Victory to you, the dear (consort) of Madhusudhana, Goddess Dhana Lakshmi, please rule me with your mercy.
Verse 8 is dedicated to Dhanalakshmi, the incarnation of Lakshmi who is the bestower of abundant wealth.
Through this verse, we seek relief from all our current struggles pertaining to wealth and seek to manifest a rich, prosperous life.
 
Concluding Verse: || Ashhtalakshhmi Namastubhyam Varade Kaamaroopini, Vishhnuvakshhah Sthalaa Roodhe Bhakta Mokshham Pradaayini.
Shankha Chakragadaahaste Vishvaroopinite Jayah, Jaganmaatre Cha Mohinyai Mangalam Shubha Mangalam ||
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Meaning: Praise to Ashtalakshmi, the one who grants boons, The one who lives in the abode of Vishnu, and grants moksha (liberation) to devotees.
The one who has a glorious form, holding the conch, wheel, and mace, Bless us with your divinity and good fortune.
 

Variations of the Mantra

The Ashtalakshmi Stotram pays homage to eight aspects of Lakshmi.
Based on the names of these deities, this mantra can be referred to by different names.
  1. Adi Lakshmi Stotram: The primal form of Lakshmi, symbolizing the power of creation.
  1. Dhana Lakshmi Stotram: The bestower of wealth and prosperity.
  1. Dhanya Lakshmi Stotram: The provider of agricultural and food-related wealth.
  1. Gaja Lakshmi Stotram: The bestower of power and royalty, often depicted with elephants.
  1. Santana Lakshmi Stotram: The giver of offspring and family happiness.
  1. Veera Lakshmi Stotram: The bestower of courage, strength, and valor.
  1. Vidya Lakshmi Stotram: The goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and education.
  1. Vijaya Lakshmi Stotram: The giver of victory and success in endeavors.

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Ashtalakshmi Stotram holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this abundant Lakshmi mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Improves intuition
With regular practice, the intuitiveness of the mind allows for the most fruitful decisions to be made at the right time
 
Benefit 2 - Cultivates humility
The mantra pleasantly elevates the state of mind, cultivating humility and gratitude in seeking an abundance of wealth
 
Benefit 3 - Calms mind at work
It helps calm the mind in particularly challenging financial times at home, business, or at work
 

History of the Mantra

In Hindu mythology, Goddess Lakshmi is considered the Mother of all wealth and prosperity. She is agile and always on the move.
The Sumanasa Vandita lyrics, like many mantras dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, express the intention of seeking her abundance and pleasing her grace in our lives.
The Ashtalakshmi Strotram is traditionally chanted on the occasion of Diwali, which is dedicated to the Goddess and her many powers.