Shree Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
A Hymn to Goddess Shree Lakshmi
Shlok (Verse)
Namaste'stu mahāmāye śrīpīṭhe surapūjite,
Śaṅkhacakragadāhaste mahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Translation
Salutations to you, O Mahamaya, who is worshipped by the gods in Sri Peetha.
O Mahalakshmi, holding a conch, discus, and mace in your hands, salutations to you.
Shlok (Verse)
Namaste garuḍārūḍhe kolāsurabhayaṅkari,
Sarvapāpahare devi mahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Translation
Salutations to you, who rides Garuda and is the terror to the demon Kola.
O Goddess, remover of all sins, Mahalakshmi, salutations to you.
Shlok (Verse)
Sarvajñe sarvavarade sarvaduṣṭabhayaṅkari,
Sarvaduḥkhahare devi mahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Translation
O all-knowing one, giver of all boons, terror to all wicked beings.
O Goddess, remover of all sorrows, Mahalakshmi, salutations to you.
Shlok (Verse)
Siddhibuddhiprade devi bhuktimuktipradāyini,
Mantramūrte sadā devi mahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Translation
O Goddess, bestower of success and intelligence, giver of worldly enjoyment and liberation.
O ever-divine one, the embodiment of mantras, Mahalakshmi, salutations to you.
Shlok (Verse)
Ādyantarahite devi ādyaśaktimaheśvari,
Yogaje yogasambhūte mahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Translation
O Goddess without beginning or end, the primordial power, the great sovereign.
O one born of yoga, manifested through yoga, Mahalakshmi, salutations to you.
Shlok (Verse)
Sthūlasūkṣmamahāraudre mahāśaktimahodare,
Mahāpāpahare devi mahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Translation
O one who is gross, subtle, and most formidable, the great power with a great womb.
O Goddess, remover of great sins, Mahalakshmi, salutations to you.
Shlok (Verse)
Padmāsanasthite devi parabrahmasvarūpiṇi,
Parameśi jaganmātarmahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Translation
O Goddess seated on a lotus, the embodiment of the supreme Brahman.
O supreme ruler, mother of the universe, Mahalakshmi, salutations to you.
Shlok (Verse)
Śvetāmbaradhare devi nānālaṅkārabhūṣite,
Jagatsthite jaganmātarmahālakṣmi namo'stu te.
Translation
O Goddess clad in white garments, adorned with various ornaments.
O sustainer of the universe, mother of the universe, Mahalakshmi, salutations to you.
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