Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is an extremely sacred and influential hymn dedicated to Mother Mahalakshmi. This stotram consists of eight verses (shlokas) that praise Goddess Lakshmi’s beauty, compassion, opulence, and benevolent form. Goddess Mahalakshmi is considered the presiding deity of wealth, grandeur, happiness, prosperity, and spiritual progress.
In the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, the Goddess is depicted seated on a lotus, adorned with divine ornaments, and showering grace upon her devotees. This hymn is believed to remove poverty, suffering, and misfortune, while providing stability, peace, and prosperity in life.
Regular recitation of Mahalakshmi Ashtakam with faith and devotion leads to freedom from financial problems, success in business and career, and the attainment of family happiness. The chanting of these mantras spreads positive energy in the environment and makes the seeker’s mind pure and calm.
This stotram is considered highly auspicious, especially on Fridays, Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, and other sacred occasions. With regular chanting, the blessings of Mother Lakshmi remain forever.
Lyrics – Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
Namastestu Mahamaye Sreepeethe Surapoojithe
Sankha Chakra Gada Hasthe Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe || 1 ||
Namasthe Garudaroodhe Kolasura Bhayankari
Sarva Papa Hare Devi Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe || 2 ||
Sarvagne Sarva Varade Sarva Dushta Bhayankari
Sarva Duhkha Hare Devi Maha Lakshmi Namosthute || 3 ||
Siddhi Buddhi Pradhe Devi Bhukthi Mukthi Pradayini
Manthra Moorthe Sada Devi Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe || 4 ||
Adyantharahithe Devi Adi Sakthi Mahesvari
Yogaje yoga Sambhoothe Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe || 5 ||
Sthoola Sookshma Maharowdhre Mahasakthi Mahodhare
Maha Pape Hare Devi Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe || 6 ||
Padmaasana Sthithe Devi Para Bramha Swaroopini
Paramesi Jaganmathar Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe || 7 ||
Svethambharadhare Devi Nanalankara Booshithe
Jagat Stithe Jaganmathar Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe || 8 ||
Phalasruti |
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotram Ya: patheth Bhakthiman Naraha
Sarva Siddhi Mavapnothi Rajyam Prapnothi Sarvadha ||
Yeka Kalam Pathem Nithyam Maha Papa Vinasanam
Dwi Kalam Ya: Pathen Nithyam Dhana Dhanya Samanvithaha ||
Thri kalam Ya:Pathen Nithyam Maha Shathru Vinasanam
Maha Lakshmir Baven Nithyam Prasanna Varadha Subha ||
