Shri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotram
Shri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotram composed by King Indra in Padma Purana. Complete 8 verses in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Namastestu Mahāmāye Śrīpīṭhe Surapūjite ।
Śaṅkha-Cakra-Gadā-Haste Mahālakṣmi Namostute ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Namaste Garuḍārūḍhe Kolāsurabhayaṅkari ।
Sarva-Pāpahare Devi Mahālakṣmi Namostute ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Sarvajñe Sarva-Varade Sarva-Duṣṭa-Bhayaṅkari ।
Sarva-Duḥkha-Hare Devi Mahālakṣmi Namostute ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Siddhi-Buddhi-Prade Devi Bhukti-Mukti-Pradāyini ।
Mantra-Mūrte Sadā Devi Mahālakṣmi Namostute ॥ 4 ॥
Verse 5
Ādyantarahite Devi Ādya-Śakti-Maheśvari ।
Yogaje Yoga-Sambhūte Mahālakṣmi Namostute ॥ 5 ॥
Verse 6
Sthūla-Sūkṣma-Mahāraudre Mahāśakti-Mahodare ।
Mahā-Pāpa-Hare Devi Mahālakṣmi Namostute ॥ 6 ॥
Verse 7
Padmāsanasthite Devi Parabrahma-Svarūpiṇi ।
Parameśi Jaganmātar-Mahālakṣmi Namostute ॥ 7 ॥
Verse 8
Śvetāmbaradhare Devi Nānālaṅkāra-Bhūṣite ।
Jagatsthite Jaganmātar-Mahālakṣmi Namostute ॥ 8 ॥
Phalashruti
Verse 9
Mahālakṣmy-Aṣṭaka-Stotraṃ Yaḥ Paṭhet-Bhaktimān-Naraḥ ।
Sarva-Siddhim-Avāpnoti Rājyaṃ Prāpnoti Sarvadā ॥ 9 ॥
Verse 10
Eka-Kālaṃ Paṭhen-Nityaṃ Mahā-Pāpa-Vināśanam ।
Dvi-Kālaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhen-Nityaṃ Dhana-Dhānya-Samanvitaḥ ॥ 10 ॥
Verse 11
Tri-Kālaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhen-Nityaṃ Mahā-Śatru-Vināśanam ।
Mahālakṣmīr-Bhaven-Nityaṃ Prasannā Varadā Śubhā ॥ 11 ॥
Concluding Prayer
Om Shri Mahalakshmyai Namah!
Namastestu Mahamaye Sripithe Surapujite |
Sankha Chakra Gada Haste Mahalakshmi Namostute ||
O Divine Mother Mahalakshmi! The embodiment of Mahamaya, seated on Sripitha, worshipped by devas, holding the Conch, Discus, and Mace! We bow down to You forever.
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
Daily during morning or evening Sandhya time, and especially on Fridays, Varalakshmi Vratam, Dhanteras, and Diwali.
About the Stotram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotram |
| Primary Deity | Goddess Mahalakshmi |
| Composer | Lord Indra |
| Source Text | Padma Purana |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Vaishnava / Smarta |
| Verse Count | 8 Core Verses + 3 Phalashruti Slokas |
Author & Composer
Lord Indra, king of the devas, composed Mahalakshmi Ashtakam after the ocean churning (Samudra Manthan) to regain lost prosperity and kingdom.
Spiritual Significance
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is the core daily Lakshmi prayer:
- Four Divine Attributes: Verse 1 praises Lakshmi holding Shankha (Conch), Chakra (Discus), Gada (Mace), and Lotus (Padma).
- Siddhis and Mukti: Verse 4 praises Mother as bestower of Siddhi (spiritual powers), Buddhi (intellect), Bhukti (enjoyment), and Mukti (liberation).
- Parabrahma Swarupini: Verse 7 praises Mahalakshmi as the supreme formless Brahman (Parabrahma Swarupini).