Shri Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam is a highly esteemed Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. It is believed that chanting Sri Lakshmi Ashtakam, particularly during the festival of Diwali, yields numerous advantages. Below are some of the benefits and significance associated with reciting Sri Lakshmi Ashtakam during Diwali:

Benefits of mantra –

1. Attracts Wealth: The recitation of Lakshmi Ashtakam is thought to draw wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
2. Eliminates Financial Barriers: Chanting this hymn is believed to eliminate financial barriers and enhance one's economic stability.
3. Promotes Peace and Joy: The hymn fosters peace, joy, and harmony within one's life and household.
4. Facilitates Spiritual Development: Reciting Lakshmi Ashtakam aids in spiritual development, self-awareness, and enlightenment.
5.Shields from Negativity: The hymn serves as a protective barrier against negative energies and malevolent forces for the chanter and their family.

Significance of Shri Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam on Diwali –

1. Calls upon Lakshmi's Blessings: Diwali is regarded as a propitious occasion to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
2. Cleanses Mind and Environment: Chanting Lakshmi Ashtakam during Diwali purifies the mind, home, and surrounding environment.
3. Enriches Diwali Festivities: The recitation of the hymn adds depth and meaning to the Diwali celebrations.
4. Invites Positive Energy: The chant invites positive energy, prosperity, and good fortune into one’s life.

How to chant –

1. Begin by cleansing and purifying yourself and your surroundings.
2. Illuminate a lamp or candle.
3. Sit comfortably with an upright posture.
4. Close your eyes and concentrate on the Goddess.
5. Recite Lakshmi Ashtakam with sincere devotion and focus.

Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam:

The following is the Sanskrit text of Sri Lakshmi Ashtakam:

1. Om Mahalakshmyai Vidmahe
Vishnu Patnai Cha Dhimahi
Tanno Lakshmi Pracodayat

2. Indra Udbodha Yogada
Lakshmir Narayana Priya
Devi Sarvaampati
Lakshmi Narayana Priya

3. Adi Lakshmi, Mahalakshmi
Devi Sarvaampati
Lakshmi Narayana Priya

4. Padma Patre Amalakshmi
Devi Sarvaampati
Lakshmi Narayana Priya

5. Chandra Amruta Sharirini
Devi Sarvaampati
Lakshmi Narayana Priya

6. Hemarupa Ekwibhuta
Devi Sarvaampati
Lakshmi Narayana Priya

7. Manapagalaa Bhuddhi
Devi Sarvaampati
Lakshmi Narayana Priya

8. Aishvaryam Mahalakshmi
Devi Sarvaampati
Lakshmi Narayana Priya

Recite the Lakshmi Ashtakam with heartfelt devotion and surrender, and may the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi be bestowed upon you and your family.

नमस्तेस्तू महामाये श्रीपिठे सूरपुजिते ।
शंख चक्र गदा हस्ते महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तूते ॥१॥

नमस्ते गरूडारूढे कोलासूर भयंकरी ।
सर्व पाप हरे देवी महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तूते ॥२॥

सर्वज्ञे सर्ववरदे सर्वदुष्ट भयंकरी ।
सर्व दुःख हरे देवी महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तूते ॥३॥

सिद्धीबुद्धूीप्रदे देवी भुक्तिमुक्ति प्रदायिनी ।
मंत्रमूर्ते सदा देवी महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तूते ॥ ४ ॥

आद्यंतरहिते देवी आद्यशक्ती महेश्वरी ।
योगजे योगसंभूते महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तूते ॥ ५ ॥

स्थूल सूक्ष्म महारौद्रे महाशक्ती महोदरे ।
महापाप हरे देवी महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तूते ॥ ६ ॥

पद्मासनस्थिते देवी परब्रम्हस्वरूपिणी ।
परमेशि जगन्मातर्र महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तूते ॥७॥

श्वेतांबरधरे देवी नानालंकार भूषिते ।
जगत्स्थिते जगन्मार्त महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तूते ॥८॥

महालक्ष्म्यष्टकस्तोत्रं यः पठेत् भक्तिमान्नरः ।
सर्वसिद्धीमवाप्नोति राज्यं प्राप्नोति सर्वदा ॥९॥

एककाले पठेन्नित्यं महापापविनाशनं ।
द्विकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं धनधान्य समन्वितः ॥१०॥

त्रिकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं महाशत्रूविनाशनं ।
महालक्ष्मीर्भवेन्नित्यं प्रसन्ना वरदा शुभा ॥११i

namastē'stu mahāmāyē śrīpīṭhē surapūjitē ।
śaṅkhachakra gadāhastē mahālakṣmi namō'stu tē ॥ 1 ॥

namastē garuḍārūḍhē kōlāsura bhayaṅkari ।
sarvapāpaharē dēvi mahālakṣmi namō'stu tē ॥ 2 ॥

sarvajñē sarvavaradē sarva duṣṭa bhayaṅkari ।
sarvaduḥkha harē dēvi mahālakṣmi namō'stu tē ॥ 3 ॥

siddhi buddhi pradē dēvi bhukti mukti pradāyini ।
mantra mūrtē sadā dēvi mahālakṣmi namō'stu tē ॥ 4 ॥

ādyanta rahitē dēvi ādiśakti mahēśvari ।
yōgajñē yōga sambhūtē mahālakṣmi namō'stu tē ॥ 5 ॥

sthūla sūkṣma mahāraudrē mahāśakti mahōdarē ।
mahā pāpa harē dēvi mahālakṣmi namō'stu tē ॥ 6 ॥

padmāsana sthitē dēvi parabrahma svarūpiṇi ।
paramēśi jaganmātaḥ mahālakṣmi namō'stu tē ॥ 7 ॥

śvētāmbaradharē dēvi nānālaṅkāra bhūṣitē ।
jagasthitē jaganmātaḥ mahālakṣmi namō'stu tē ॥ 8 ॥

mahālakṣmaṣṭakaṃ stōtraṃ yaḥ paṭhēd bhaktimān naraḥ ।
sarva siddhi mavāpnōti rājyaṃ prāpnōti sarvadā ॥

ēkakālē paṭhēnnityaṃ mahāpāpa vināśanam ।
dvikālṃ yaḥ paṭhēnnityaṃ dhana dhānya samanvitaḥ ॥

trikālaṃ yaḥ paṭhēnnityaṃ mahāśatru vināśanam ।
mahālakṣmī rbhavēn-nityaṃ prasannā varadā śubhā ॥

#diwali #diwalispecial #mahalakshmi #mahalakshmimantra #mantra #lakshmimantra #diwalimantra #laxmipuja

свернуть