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Ashtalakshmi Stotram
Lakshmi Mantra sanskrit

Ashtalakshmi Stotram

Ashtalakshmi Stotram is a sacred hymn that honors Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, in her eight divine manifestations. 'Ashta' means eight, and each verse celebrates a distinct form: Adi Lakshmi (primordial spiritual wealth), Dhana Lakshmi (material riches), Dhanya Lakshmi (food and agricultural abundance), Gaja Lakshmi (power and sovereignty), Santana Lakshmi (progeny and family), Veera Lakshmi (courage and valor), Vijaya Lakshmi (victory and success), and Vidya Lakshmi (knowledge and wisdom). The refrain 'Jaya Jayahe Madhusoodhana Kaamini' celebrates Lakshmi as the beloved consort of Vishnu, the supreme preserver.

The Stotram is rooted in the Sri Sukta tradition and the Vedic understanding that true prosperity is multidimensional. It teaches that wealth without wisdom leads to ruin, material success without courage becomes fragile, and riches without family meaning ring hollow. By invoking all eight forms together, the practitioner seeks balanced abundance—not merely gold coins, but nourishment, learning, strength to overcome obstacles, the grace to win, and the blessing of healthy lineage. This integrated approach to Lakshmi worship reflects the Vedic principle that dharma (righteousness), artha (prosperity), kama (fulfillment), and moksha (liberation) must coexist harmoniously.

Recite the Ashtalakshmi Stotram during Friday pujas, Navaratri, or Diwali. Light nine lamps representing each form, offer red or yellow flowers and incense, and place gold coins or jewelry before Lakshmi's image. The complete recitation takes 12–15 minutes. Chant specific verses for targeted blessings: Dhana Lakshmi for financial flow, Vidya Lakshmi before studies or exams, Santana Lakshmi for family harmony. Begin on a Friday during the waxing moon for strongest results.

Curated by The Mahakatha Team · Original Composition: Mahakatha · Lyric: Traditional / Vaishnava

Ashtalakshmi Stotram

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सुमनस वन्दित सुन्दरी माधवी, चन्द्र सहोदरी हेममये, मुनिगण वन्दित मोक्षप्रदायनी, मञ्जुल भाषिणी वेदनुते। पङ्कजवासिनी देव सुपूजित, सद्गुण वर्षिणी शान्तियुते, जय जयाहे मधुसूदन कामिनी, आदिलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम्।

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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अयिकलि कल्मष नाशिनी कामिनी, वैदिक रूपिणी वेदमये, क्षीर समुद्भव मङ्गल रूपिणी, मन्त्रनिवासिनी मन्त्रनुते। मङ्गलदायिनी अम्बुजवासिनी, देवगणाश्रित पादयुते, जय जयाहे मधुसूदन कामिनी, धान्यलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम्।

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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जयवरवर्षिणी वैष्णवी भार्गवी, मन्त्र स्वरूपिणी मन्त्रमये, सुरगुण पूजित शीघ्र फलप्रद, ज्ञान विकासिनी शास्त्रनुते। भवभयहारिणी पापविमोचनी, साधु जनाश्रित पादयुते, जय जयाहे मधु सूधन कामिनी, धैर्यलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम्।

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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जय जय दुर्गति नाशिनी कामिनी, सर्वफलप्रद शास्त्रमये, राधगज तुरगपदाति समावृत, परिजन मन्दित लोकनुते। हरिहर ब्रह्म सुपूजित सेवित, ताप निवारिणी पादयुते, जय जयाहे मधुसूदन कामिनी, गजलक्ष्मी रूपेण पालय माम्।

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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अयिखग वाहिनी मोहिनी चक्रिणी, रागविवर्धिनी ज्ञानमये, गुणगणवारधि लोकहितैषिणी, सप्तस्वर भूषित गाननुते। सकल सुरासुर देव मुनीश्वर, मानव वन्दित पादयुते, जय जयाहे मधुसूदन कामिनी, सन्तानलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम्।

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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जय कमलासिनी सद्गति दायिनी, ज्ञानविकासिनी गाननमये, अनुदिन मर्चित कुङ्कुम धूसर, भूषित वासित वाद्यनुते। कनकधरास्तुति वैभव वन्दित, शङ्करदेशिक मान्यपदे, जय जयाहे मधुसूदन कामिनी, विजयलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम्।

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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प्रणत सुरेश्वरी भारती भार्गवी, शोकविनाशिनी रत्नमये, मणिमय भूषित करणविभूषण, शान्ति समावृत हास्यमुखे। नवनिधि दायिनी कलिमलहारिणी, कामित फलप्रद हस्तयुते, जय जयाहे मधुसूदन कामिनी, विद्यालक्ष्मी सदा पालय माम्।

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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धिमिधिमि धिंधिमि धिंधिमि धिंधिमि, दुन्दुभि नाद सुपूर्णमये, घुमघुम घुङ्घुम घुङ्घुम घुङ्घुम, शङ्ख निनाद सुवाद्यनुते। वेद पूराणेतिहास सुपूजित, वैदिक मार्ग प्रदर्शयुते, जय जयाहे मधुसूदन कामिनी, धनलक्ष्मी रूपेना पालय माम्।

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

Word-by-Word Meaning

Sanskrit Meaning
Adi Lakshmi Stotram The primal form of Lakshmi, symbolizing the power of creation.
Dhana Lakshmi Stotram The bestower of wealth and prosperity.
Dhanya Lakshmi Stotram The provider of agricultural and food-related wealth.
Gaja Lakshmi Stotram The bestower of power and royalty, often depicted with elephants.
Santana Lakshmi Stotram The giver of offspring and family happiness.
Veera Lakshmi Stotram The bestower of courage, strength, and valor.
Vidya Lakshmi Stotram The goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and education.
Vijaya Lakshmi Stotram The giver of victory and success in endeavors.

How to Chant Ashtalakshmi Stotram

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    Find a quiet, clean space

    Sit in a comfortable, undisturbed environment. Face east or north if possible. You may light incense or a candle to set a contemplative atmosphere.

  2. 2

    Settle into a comfortable posture

    Sit cross-legged on the floor or upright in a chair. Keep the spine erect and place the hands on the knees with palms facing upward.

  3. 3

    Take three cleansing breaths

    Inhale slowly through the nose, hold briefly, and exhale completely. Repeat three times to calm the mind and prepare for mantra recitation.

  4. 4

    Begin chanting Ashtalakshmi Stotram

    Chant the mantra clearly and with devotion — aloud, in a whisper, or silently. Use a mala (108 beads) to count repetitions. Aim for a consistent, unhurried rhythm throughout the session.

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    Rest in stillness

    After completing your chanting, sit quietly for two to five minutes. Allow the vibration of the mantra to settle within. Close the practice with a moment of gratitude.

Benefits of Ashtalakshmi Stotram

  • Invokes all eight dimensions of prosperity simultaneously—material wealth, nourishment, courage, victory, wisdom, power, spiritual abundance, and progeny—preventing one-sided wealth accumulation.

    Source: Traditional practice; Sri Sukta Vedic texts

  • Removes specific blocks to each form of wealth through targeted divine invocation, addressing the root cause of imbalance rather than surface symptoms.

    Source: Traditional practice

  • Cultivates Veera (courage) to face challenges, Vijaya (victory) in endeavors, and Vidya (wisdom) in decision-making, transforming passive recipients into empowered co-creators of abundance.

    Source: Upanishadic philosophy

  • Balances the practitioner's relationship with abundance, preventing greed, envy, or the spiritual emptiness that often accompanies material success without inner growth.

    Source: Traditional practice

  • Blesses lineage and family continuity through Santana Lakshmi invocation, ensuring prosperity is passed to future generations with values intact.

    Source: Puranic tradition

  • Aligns the chanter with Lakshmi's divine energy on Fridays, the day sacred to her, amplifying receptivity and grace.

    Source: Traditional practice

Deity Lakshmi
Composition Mahakatha (Original) · Traditional / Vaishnava (Lyric)
Also called Ashtalakshmi Stotram · Ashta Lakshmi Stotra
Lakshmi also known as Mahalakshmi · Shri · Padma · Kamala
Good for
Mantras for Manifestation Mantras for Wealth

Story & Symbolism

The Ashtalakshmi Stotram emerges from the Sri Sukta, an ancient Vedic hymn to Lakshmi preserved in the Rigveda's supplementary texts (Khila). The Sri Sukta, likely composed between 1500–1000 BCE, established Lakshmi as the embodiment of abundance, prosperity, and auspiciousness. However, the classical Sri Sukta addresses Lakshmi as a singular divine principle. Over centuries, Puranic and devotional traditions refined this understanding, recognizing that prosperity has eight interdependent dimensions. The Ashtalakshmi framework—systematizing Lakshmi's eight forms—represents a mature evolution of Vedic wisdom, making abstract prosperity tangible and addressable through specific invocations.

The eight-form classification reflects the Vedic view of completeness (ashtanga means eight-fold). Just as the eight cardinal directions enclose space, the eight Lakshmis enclose all possible forms of wealth and well-being. Adi Lakshmi represents the primordial, unmanifest potential from which all other forms arise—the spiritual substratum. The remaining seven manifest in the material and relational realms: Dhana (gold and currency), Dhanya (food and sustenance), Gaja (power and sovereignty), Santana (lineage and family), Veera (valor and inner strength), Vijaya (victory and achievement), and Vidya (knowledge and wisdom). This taxonomy ensures that no dimension of human flourishing is overlooked in the seeker's prayers.

The contemporary Ashtalakshmi Stotram gained widespread prominence through Sri Adi Shankara's monastic tradition and flourished in South Indian temples, particularly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where it remains a cornerstone of Lakshmi puja. Modern spiritual organizations, including the Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Math, have preserved and disseminated the complete lyrics globally, making this ancient teaching accessible to millions of practitioners seeking balanced, holistic abundance in the modern world.

How to Use in Daily Life

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Friday Morning Ritual

Recite one verse of Ashtalakshmi Stotram each Friday morning during abhisheka (ritual bathing) or morning puja. Start with Adi Lakshmi and progress through all eight over consecutive weeks, deepening familiarity with each form's unique blessing.

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Meditation Practice

After chanting the full Stotram, sit quietly for 5–10 minutes. Visualize golden light flowing from Lakshmi's hands into your home, body, and relationships. Feel each blessing settling—courage in your chest, wisdom in your heart, prosperity in your life.

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Intention-Focused Chanting

Before exams, recite Vidya Lakshmi verses. Facing financial strain, focus on Dhana Lakshmi. Seeking family harmony, invoke Santana Lakshmi. This targeted approach channels Lakshmi's energy to your specific need while maintaining connection to the eight-fold whole.

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Evening Gratitude

Chant the Stotram softly in the evening before sleep. This practice anchors gratitude for the day's blessings and invites Lakshmi's protective presence during night hours, supporting restful, abundant dreams and peaceful sleep.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ashtalakshmi Stotram?
The Ashtalakshmi Stotram is a sacred Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. The text celebrates eight distinct manifestations of Lakshmi, known collectively as Ashtalakshmi—literally meaning 'eight Lakshmi.' Each of the eight forms represents different dimensions of prosperity and divine grace. The stotram typically consists of verses that praise these individual aspects: Adilakshmi (primordial wealth), Dhanalakshmi (monetary wealth), Dhanyalakshmi (grain and nourishment), Gajlakshmi (animal wealth), Santanalakshmi (progeny and family), Vijayalakshmi (victory and success), Vidyalakshmi (knowledge and wisdom), and Dhairyalakshmi (courage and valor). This hymn is traditionally recited during Diwali and other auspicious occasions, particularly by devotees seeking to honor the goddess in her multifaceted forms. The Ashtalakshmi Stotram is believed to have been composed by ancient sages and philosophers, though specific authorship remains debated among scholars. The text serves both as a devotional practice and as a means of understanding the comprehensive nature of prosperity in Hindu philosophy, extending beyond mere material wealth to encompass health, wisdom, courage, and spiritual fulfillment.
What are the benefits of chanting the Ashtalakshmi Stotram?
According to Hindu spiritual traditions, regular chanting of the Ashtalakshmi Stotram is believed to invoke the blessings of Lakshmi in all eight forms of prosperity. Devotees traditionally report experiencing increased financial stability, better health, improved family relationships, and enhanced mental clarity. The practice is thought to purify the mind and heart, removing obstacles to success and cultivating an attitude of gratitude and appreciation. Scholars suggest that the stotram serves as a psychological tool, helping practitioners shift their focus toward abundance consciousness and positive thinking. The chanting is believed to create resonance with divine frequencies associated with prosperity and well-being. Many devotees practice it during times of financial difficulty, major life transitions, or when seeking overall improvement in various life domains. Beyond material benefits, the stotram is traditionally associated with spiritual advancement, as it cultivates devotion and deepens the practitioner's connection with the divine feminine principle. The recitation is also believed to purify the environment and household where it is chanted, creating an auspicious atmosphere. Regular practice may enhance concentration, reduce anxiety, and promote emotional balance by channeling focused intention toward positive outcomes across all eight dimensions of human prosperity.
How should I chant the Ashtalakshmi Stotram?
For optimal spiritual benefit, practitioners traditionally follow specific guidelines when chanting the Ashtalakshmi Stotram. Begin by selecting a clean, quiet space and sitting in a comfortable, upright posture such as cross-legged or on a chair. Many devotees prefer to face east or north, traditionally considered auspicious directions. Light a lamp or candles if possible, and optionally place an image or idol of Lakshmi before you. Start by taking a few deep breaths to calm the mind and establish focused intention. Chant the stotram slowly and clearly, pronouncing each Sanskrit word with care to honor the sacred language's vibrational qualities. The typical practice involves reciting the verses a complete number of times—commonly 11, 21, or 108 repetitions—depending on your capacity and tradition. Maintain concentration on the meaning of the words and the divine form of Lakshmi throughout the chanting. Many practitioners find it helpful to use a mala (prayer beads) to keep count. For beginners, listening to recorded versions by accomplished chanting masters while reading along can improve pronunciation and understanding. The ideal time is traditionally early morning after bathing, though any time with a sincere heart is acceptable. Conclude by offering gratitude and sitting quietly for a few moments to absorb the spiritual benefits before resuming daily activities.
What is the origin and history of the Ashtalakshmi Stotram?
The Ashtalakshmi Stotram has its roots deeply embedded in ancient Hindu scriptural traditions, though scholars continue to debate its exact authorship and date of composition. The concept of eight forms of Lakshmi itself appears in various Puranic texts and devotional literature spanning several centuries. The stotram is traditionally attributed to learned sages and spiritual masters of classical India, with some versions linked to renowned philosophers and bhakti movement poets. The text reflects the wisdom of ancient Hindu economic and spiritual philosophy, recognizing that prosperity encompasses far more than monetary wealth—including health, nourishment, family, victory, knowledge, and courage. Historical records suggest that devotion to Ashtalakshmi became particularly prominent during medieval periods when organized temple worship and domestic rituals flourished across the Indian subcontinent. The practice gained significant cultural importance during Diwali celebrations, as the festival's emphasis on light and prosperity aligned perfectly with the stotram's themes. Different regional traditions have produced variations in the text, with Sanskrit scholars identifying numerous versions from different manuscript sources. Over centuries, the Ashtalakshmi Stotram has maintained its relevance and popularity, continuing to be chanted in households, temples, and spiritual communities throughout the Hindu world and among diaspora communities globally, representing an unbroken lineage of devotional practice.
What are some practical tips for pronouncing the Ashtalakshmi Stotram correctly?
Correct pronunciation is essential in Sanskrit chanting, as the language's phonetic precision is believed to carry spiritual significance. Begin by learning the Sanskrit alphabet and understanding fundamental pronunciation rules: focus on clear vowel sounds (A, E, I, O, U), giving each syllable equal emphasis unless marked otherwise. Pay special attention to Sanskrit consonants that may differ from English, such as the retroflex consonants (ṭ, ḍ, ṇ) pronounced with the tongue curled backward, and aspirated consonants (kh, gh, ch, jh, th, dh, ph, bh) requiring an audible breath. Utilize online resources and recorded versions by accomplished Sanskrit scholars and chanting masters to hear authentic pronunciation before attempting solo recitation. Many practitioners find it beneficial to learn the text phonetically first using transliteration, then gradually transition to reading the Devanagari script directly. Break longer verses into smaller phrases and practice each section repeatedly until confident. Record yourself chanting and compare it to reliable reference recordings to identify areas needing adjustment. Consider studying basic Sanskrit grammar to understand word meanings, which naturally improves pronunciation and mental connection during chanting. Join online classes or local Sanskrit groups where experienced teachers provide personalized guidance. Remember that sincere effort with imperfect pronunciation is traditionally valued more highly than flawless recitation without devotion, though combining both creates optimal spiritual benefit.
What are the 8 forms of Lakshmi mantra?
The Ashtalakshmi Stotram invokes eight distinct manifestations of Lakshmi, each governing a specific dimension of prosperity: **Adilakshmi** (primordial abundance), **Dhanalakshmi** (material wealth), **Dhanyalakshmi** (nourishment and food security), **Gajalakshmi** (courage and strength), **Santanalakshmi** (progeny and lineage), **Vijayalakshmi** (victory in endeavors), **Vidyalakshmi** (wisdom and knowledge), and **Shantilakshmi** (peace and spiritual fulfillment). This eight-fold framework, rooted in Hindu tantric philosophy, ensures that prosperity becomes multidimensional rather than material alone. Chanting the Ashtalakshmi Stotram systematically removes blocks to each form of abundance, transforming the practitioner into an empowered recipient of grace rather than a passive seeker.
What are the benefits of reciting Ashtalakshmi Stotram?
The Ashtalakshmi Stotram invokes all eight dimensions of Lakshmi's blessings—material wealth, nourishment, courage, victory, wisdom, power, spiritual abundance, and progeny—simultaneously preventing the spiritual emptiness that often accompanies one-sided material success. Rather than addressing surface symptoms, this mantra removes specific blocks to each form of prosperity by targeting their root causes through targeted divine invocation. Regular recitation cultivates Veera (courage), Vijaya (victory), and Vidya (wisdom), transforming practitioners from passive recipients into empowered co-creators of abundance. Chanting on Fridays, sacred to Lakshmi, amplifies receptivity to her grace while blessing your lineage with prosperity and values intact for future generations.
Who is Sumanasa Vandita?
Sumanasa Vandita is one of the eight forms of Lakshmi invoked in the Ashtalakshmi Stotram, representing prosperity through mental well-being, contentment, and favorable disposition. She embodies the grace that brings peace of mind and psychological abundance—the inner richness that allows one to enjoy material blessings without anxiety or disturbance. While the other Ashtalakshmis address external dimensions of wealth (material, nourishment, courage, victory, wisdom, power, and progeny), Sumanasa Vandita ensures the emotional and mental equilibrium necessary for true prosperity. Invoking her removes psychological blockages to receiving abundance and cultivates the serene mind essential for spiritual growth alongside material success.
What happens if we chant Ashtalakshmi Stotram?
Regular chanting of Ashtalakshmi Stotram creates measurable shifts in your mental, emotional, and spiritual state. Invokes all eight dimensions of prosperity simultaneously—material wealth, nourishment, courage, victory, wisdom, power, spiritual abundance, and progeny—preventing one-sided wealth accumulation.. Removes specific blocks to each form of wealth through targeted divine invocation, addressing the root cause of imbalance rather than surface symptoms.. Cultivates Veera (courage) to face challenges, Vijaya (victory) in endeavors, and Vidya (wisdom) in decision-making, transforming passive recipients into empowered co-creators of abundance.. Most practitioners notice a tangible difference within the first week of daily practice — start with 108 repetitions using a mala and observe how your inner state transforms.

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