Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam
Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam
महा लक्ष्म्यष्टकम्
इन्द्र उवाच -
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्र गदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 1 ॥
नमस्ते गरुडारूढे कोलासुर भयङ्करि ।
सर्वपापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 2 ॥
सर्वज्ञे सर्ववरदे सर्व दुष्ट भयङ्करि ।
सर्वदुःख हरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 3 ॥
सिद्धि बुद्धि प्रदे देवि भुक्ति मुक्ति प्रदायिनि ।
मन्त्र मूर्ते सदा देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 4 ॥
आद्यन्त रहिते देवि आदिशक्ति महेश्वरि ।
योगज्ञे योग सम्भूते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 5 ॥
स्थूल सूक्ष्म महारौद्रे महाशक्ति महोदरे ।
महा पाप हरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 6 ॥
पद्मासन स्थिते देवि परब्रह्म स्वरूपिणि ।
परमेशि जगन्मातः महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 7 ॥
श्वेताम्बरधरे देवि नानालङ्कार भूषिते ।
जगस्थिते जगन्मातः महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 8 ॥
महालक्ष्मष्टकं स्तोत्रं यः पठेद् भक्तिमान् नरः ।
सर्व सिद्धि मवाप्नोति राज्यं प्राप्नोति सर्वदा ॥
एककाले पठेन्नित्यं महापाप विनाशनम् ।
द्विकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं धन धान्य समन्वितः ॥
त्रिकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं महाशत्रु विनाशनम् ।
महालक्ष्मी र्भवेन्-नित्यं प्रसन्ना वरदा शुभा ॥
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About This Stotram
Overview
The Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam is an eight-verse Sanskrit hymn honoring Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Each verse praises a specific attribute or form of Lakshmi — including her mount Garuda, her role in vanquishing demons, and her capacity to grant boons. It belongs to the Puranic devotional tradition and is drawn from the Skanda Purana, Brahmanda Khanda.
What are the benefits of chanting Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam?
- Invokes blessings for material and financial well-being
- Removes poverty and financial distress
- Grants auspiciousness and good fortune
- Offers protection from obstacles and negative influences
When is the best time to recite this?
The Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam is recited daily, especially during morning (Brahma Muhurta) and evening (Sandhya Kala) prayers. Fridays are particularly recommended, as they are traditionally dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. It is also recited during Diwali, Navaratri, and Varalakshmi Vratam.
What is the historical and traditional background?
The Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam originates from the Skanda Purana, Brahmanda Khanda, where it appears as a dialogue in which Indra seeks Lakshmi's blessings. The Puranic tradition, which produced this hymn, spans roughly the 4th to 16th centuries CE. The authorship is attributed to the compilers of the Puranas and is therefore considered anonymous or of divine origin. It is widely included in collections of Puranic devotional literature across India.
Available scripts
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Related Texts
- Sri Suktam — a Vedic hymn dedicated to Lakshmi, sharing the same deity and themes of wealth and abundance
- Kanaka Dhara Stotram — a stotram by Adi Shankaracharya also dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and the bestowal of prosperity