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Sree Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Sata Naamaavali

Sree Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Sata Naamaavali

Namavali
Lakshmi
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zrI mahA lakSmI aSTottara zata nAmAvali

OM prakRtyai namaH

OM vikRtyai namaH

OM vidyAyai namaH

OM sarvabhUta hitapradAyai namaH

OM zraddhAyai namaH

OM vibhUtyai namaH

OM surabhyai namaH

OM paramAtmikAyai namaH

OM vAce namaH

OM padmAlayAyai namaH (10)

OM padmAyai namaH

OM zucaye namaH

OM svAhAyai namaH

OM svadhAyai namaH

OM sudhAyai namaH

OM dhanyAyai namaH

OM hiraNmayyai namaH

OM lakSmyai namaH

OM nityapuSTAyai namaH

OM vibhAvaryai namaH (20)

OM adityai namaH

OM dityai namaH

OM dIptAyai namaH [dIpAyai namaH]

OM vasudhAyai namaH

OM vasudhAriNyai namaH

OM kamalAyai namaH

OM kAntAyai namaH

OM kAmAkSyai namaH

OM kSIrodasambhavAyai namaH

OM anugrahaparAyai namaH (30)

OM buddhaye namaH

OM anaghAyai namaH

OM harivallabhAyai namaH

OM azokAyai namaH

OM amRtAyai namaH

OM dIptAyai namaH

OM lokazoka vinAzinyai namaH

OM dharmanilayAyai namaH

OM karuNAyai namaH

OM lokamAtre namaH (40)

OM padmapriyAyai namaH

OM padmahastAyai namaH

OM padmAkSyai namaH

OM padmasundaryai namaH

OM padmodbhavAyai namaH

OM padmamukhyai namaH

OM padmanAbhapriyAyai namaH

OM ramAyai namaH

OM padmamAlAdharAyai namaH

OM devyai namaH (50)

OM padminyai namaH

OM padmagandhinyai namaH

OM puNyagandhAyai namaH

OM suprasannAyai namaH

OM prasAdAbhimukhyai namaH

OM prabhAyai namaH

OM candravadanAyai namaH

OM candrAyai namaH

OM candrasahodaryai namaH

OM caturbhujAyai namaH (60)

OM candrarUpAyai namaH

OM indirAyai namaH

OM induzItalAyai namaH

OM AhlAdajananyai namaH

OM puSTyai namaH

OM zivAyai namaH

OM zivakaryai namaH

OM satyai namaH

OM vimalAyai namaH

OM vizvajananyai namaH (70)

OM tuSTaye namaH

OM dAridryanAzinyai namaH

OM prItipuSkariNyai namaH

OM zAntAyai namaH

OM zuklamAlyAmbarAyai namaH

OM zriyai namaH

OM bhAskaryai namaH

OM bilvanilayAyai namaH

OM varArohAyai namaH

OM yazasvinyai namaH (80)

OM vasundharAyai namaH

OM udArAGgAyai namaH

OM hariNyai namaH

OM hemamAlinyai namaH

OM dhanadhAnya karyai namaH

OM siddhaye namaH

OM straiNasaumyAyai [sadAsaumyAyai] namaH

OM zubhapradAyai namaH

OM nRpavezmagatAyai namaH

OM nandAyai namaH (90)

OM varalakSmyai namaH

OM vasupradAyai namaH

OM zubhAyai namaH

OM hiraNyaprAkArAyai namaH

OM samudra tanayAyai namaH

OM jayAyai namaH

OM maGgalAyai devyai namaH

OM viSNu vakSaHsthala sthitAyai namaH

OM viSNupatnyai namaH

OM prasannAkSyai namaH (100)

OM nArAyaNa samAzritAyai namaH

OM dAridrya dhvaMsinyai namaH

OM sarvopadrava vAriNyai namaH

OM navadurgAyai namaH

OM mahAkAlyai namaH

OM brahma viSNu zivAtmikAyai namaH

OM trikAla jJAna sampannAyai namaH

OM bhuvanezvaryai namaH (108)

iti zrIlakSmyaSTottarazatanAmAvaliH samAptA |

About This Stotram

Sree Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Sata Naamaavali

Sanskrit Title: श्री महा लक्ष्मी अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
IAST Transliteration:

Overview

The Sree Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Sata Naamaavali is highly significant in Hindu devotional practice as it offers a structured and potent method for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, fortune, and auspiciousness. Each of the 108 names (nama) represents a specific attribute, form, or quality of the Goddess, invoking her divine presence and blessings. By reciting these names with devotion and mindfulness, the devotee aims to connect with the divine energy of Lakshmi, seeking her grace for material well-being, spiritual abundance, and overall auspiciousness in life. The practice of reciting Ashtottara Shatanamavalis is a form of concentrated meditation and prayer, believed to purify the mind, invoke positive energies, and fulfill the sincere desires of the devotee.

Details

Attribute Information
Deity Goddess Lakshmi
Author Unknown
Type Naamaavali
Category Naamaavali
Number of Verses 108
Origin The Sree Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Sata Naamaavali is a collection of 108 names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali) dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Ashtottara Shatanamavalis are common in Hindu devotional literature and are often found as standalone texts or as part of larger compendiums of hymns and prayers. While a specific scriptural origin for this particular compilation is not explicitly stated, such lists of divine names are deeply rooted in the Puranic and Tantric traditions of Hinduism, where the recitation of divine names (Nama Japa) is a primary mode of worship. They are believed to encapsulate the essence of the deity's attributes and powers. The provided text indicates it is part of a collection of spiritual and devotional literature in various Indian languages, suggesting it is a widely circulated and revered hymn.

Benefits of Recitation

  1. Attainment of wealth and prosperity
  2. Removal of financial obstacles
  3. Blessings of good fortune
  4. Spiritual growth and enlightenment
  5. Protection from negative influences

Best Time to Recite

Mornings, evenings, Fridays (Lakshmi's day), during festivals like Diwali, Navaratri, and any occasion seeking prosperity or auspiciousness.

Historical Context

Ashtottara Shatanamavalis are a popular form of devotional literature that emerged and gained prominence in the Puranic and Tantric periods of Hinduism. These compilations of divine names are not typically attributed to a single author but are often considered to be orally transmitted or compiled over time by various sages and devotees. They are integral to the practice of 'Nama Japa' (repetition of divine names), a fundamental aspect of Bhakti Yoga. The Sree Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Sata Naamaavali, like others of its kind, reflects the deep-seated reverence for Goddess Lakshmi in Indian culture and her role as the bestower of material and spiritual boons.

Alternate Names

  • Shri Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali
  • Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali

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Last Updated: 2025-12-01