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:
Worshipped by the good-hearted,
Sister of the moon and radiant as gold,
Revered by the sages, the Granter of salvation
Your speech is sweet, you are praised in the scriptures,
Living on the Lotus flower, worshipped by all devas,
Who showers people with virtue, and is peace herself,
I bow to you, the consort of the One who slayed demon Madhu,
O Adilakshmi, Please protect me always. 
 
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 destroyer of Kali Yuga’s bane,
You are the essence of the Vedas personified,
You arose out of milk, your form is auspicious,
you dwell in mantras, they praise you,
The Granter of well-being, living on a lotus,
Whose feet are worshipped by the devas,
I bow to you, the consort of the One who slayed demon Madhu,
O Dhanyalakshmi, Please protect me always.
 
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 victorious, the blessed, Vishnu’s emanating force, daughter of sage Bhargava,
Sacred chants praise and personify you,
Worshipped by the devas, you grant swift outcomes,
Praised in the shastras, you grant wisdom,
The destroyer of fear, the granter of redemption from sin,
At your feet the noble-hearted take shelter
I bow to you, the consort of the One who slayed demon Madhu,
O Dhairyalakshmi, Please protect me always.
 
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:
The remover of bad fate, the Granter of results,
the embodiment of the shastras,
Surrounded by a cavalry of elephants, horses, and chariots,
you bless all beings,
Worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva,
all suffering comes to an end at your feet
I bow to you, the consort of the One who slayed demon Madhu,
O Gajalakshmi, Please protect me always.
 
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:
Traveling on a bird, the enchantress, the consort of the one holding the Chakra,
who soothes emotion, who is the essence of wisdom,
The ocean of virtue, the goodness of all beings,
Adorned with the seven notes of music, revered by music,
The one whose feet are worshipped by all the devas, asuras, sages, and human beings,
I bow to you, the consort of the One who slayed demon Madhu,
O Santanalakshmi, Please protect me always.
 
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:
Residing on a lotus, Granter of salvation, Bestower of knowledge, the embodiment of music,
Worshipped with vermillion every day, the exponent of musical instruments,
The rich rain of gold offered by Sankara as prayerful praise pleased you,
I bow to you, the consort of the One who slayed demon Madhu,
O Vijayalakshmi, Please protect me always.
 
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:
The beloved goddess of the devas, the goddess of Bharata, the daughter of Bhargava,
the ender of sorrow, adorned with precious jewels,
Ears bejewelled with gems, a smiling face that is peace itself,
The Granter of nine forms of wealth, the Remover of Kali Yuga’s bane, your hand blesses our efforts with success,
I bow to you, the consort of the One who slayed demon Madhu,
O Vidyalakshmi, Please protect me always.
 
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:
The sounds of dhimi-dhimi please her and complete her form,
And so does the resounding ghuma-ghuma of the conch
Worshipped in the vedas and the Puranas, the guide who lights the path of the spiritual life
I bow to you, the consort of the One who slayed demon Madhu,
O Dhanalakshmi, Please protect me always.
 
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:
I pray to Ashtalakshmi, the Granter of all that is desired,
The consort of Lord Vishnu, the Granter of Salvation,
Bearing a conch, a chakra, a mace in your hands,
you are the embodiment of the cosmos,
O Divine Goddess of the Universe, may all be well and prosperous.
 

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.