Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

Meaning:Salutations to you, O great Maya, seated on the throne of Shri, worshipped by the gods. O Mahalakshmi, with conch, discus and mace in hand — I bow to you.

Meaning:Salutations to you, who rides Garuda, who terrifies the demon Kolasura. O Goddess who removes all sins — I bow to you, Mahalakshmi.

Meaning:O all-knowing one, granter of all boons, who terrifies all the wicked. O Goddess who removes all suffering — I bow to you, Mahalakshmi.

Meaning:O Goddess who grants spiritual powers and wisdom, who gives both worldly pleasure and liberation. O embodiment of mantras — I bow to you always, Mahalakshmi.

Meaning:O Goddess without beginning or end, the primordial power, great ruler. Born of yoga, arisen from yoga — I bow to you, Mahalakshmi.

Meaning:Gross and subtle, greatly fierce, great power, great-bellied. O Goddess who removes great sins — I bow to you, Mahalakshmi.

Meaning:O Goddess seated on the lotus, whose form is the supreme Brahman. Supreme ruler, Mother of the universe — I bow to you, Mahalakshmi.

Meaning:O Goddess dressed in white, adorned with many ornaments. Established in the universe, Mother of the world — I bow to you, Mahalakshmi.

Meaning:The devout person who recites this Mahalakshmi Ashtakam attains all accomplishments and ever gains dominion. Recited once daily it destroys great sins; twice daily it brings wealth and grain; thrice daily it destroys great foes — and Mahalakshmi, ever pleased, becomes the giver of boons and of all that is auspicious.