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The Mahalakshmi Ashtakam (श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम्) is a popular stotra in Sanskrit that is used to worship Devi Lakshmi (also spelt Laxmi) every day and on special festivals devoted to her including Diwali or Deepawali and Varalakshmi Vrata. It is traditionally attributed to Devaraja Indra. In this piece, we have included the shlokas in Sanskrit with meanings in Hindi and English. Each of the eight primary shlokas (ashta implies eight) is also accompanied by an image with the text and exquisite representations of Mata Mahalakshmi in Indian art. Please note that there may be some minor variations in the Sanskrit shlokas across multiple sources.
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotra with Meanings
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
श्रीपीठ पर स्थित और देवताओं द्वारा पूजित हे महामाया ! आपको मेरा नमस्कार है । अपने हाथों में शङ्ख, चक्र और गदा धारण करने वाली हे महालक्ष्मि ! आपको मेरा प्रणाम है ।
My salutations to Mahamaya (the primordial cause of creation or great cosmic illusion) who resides in her transcendental abode (Shri Pitha) and is worshipped by the Devatas. My salutations to Mahalakshmi (the great Lakshmi) who holds a conch (shankha), discus (chakra) and mace (gada) in her hands.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – १ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 1
नमस्ते गरुडारूढे कोलासुरभयङ्करि ।
सर्वपापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
गरुड़ पर आरूढ, कोलासुर को भयभीत करने वाली एवं समस्त पापों को हरने वाली, हे भगवति महालक्ष्मि ! आपको मेरा प्रणाम है ।
My salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi (the great Lakshmi) who rides upon Garuda, strikes terror in the heart of the demon Kolasura, and destroys all sins.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – २ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 2
सर्वज्ञे सर्ववरदे सर्वदुष्टभयङ्करि ।
सर्वदुःखहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
सब कुछ जाननेवाली, सबको वर देनेवाली, समस्त दुष्टों को भयभीत करनेवाली और सबके दुःखों को दूर करनेवाली, हे देवि महालक्ष्मि ! आपको मेरा नमस्कार है ।
My salutations to the divine Mahalakshmi (the great Lakshmi). She is the one who knows all that is there to know (is omniscient), who blesses one and all, who instils fear in the minds of the wicked and evil, and who destroys all sorrows.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – ३ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 3
सिद्धिबुद्धिप्रदे देवि भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदायिनि ।
मन्त्रपूते सदा देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
सिद्धि, बुद्धि, भोग और मोक्ष प्रदान करने वाली, हे मन्त्रपूत (मन्त्रों द्वारा पवित्र की हुयी) भगवती महालक्ष्मि ! तुम्हें सदा प्रणाम है ।
My salutations to Mahalakshmi (the great Lakshmi) who has been purified by mantras. She is the one who blesses us with accomplishments, intellect and wisdom, enjoyment, and liberation.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – ४ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 4
आद्यन्तरहिते देवि आद्यशक्तिमहेश्वरि ।
योगजे योगसम्भूते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
हे देवि ! हे आदि-अन्त-रहित आदिशक्ति ! हे महेश्वरि ! हे योग से प्रकट हुई भगवती महालक्ष्मि ! तुम्हें नमस्कार है ।
O Devi without beginning and without end! O Adishakti (the paragon of primordial energy)! O Great Goddess who manifested and manifests from yoga! O Bhagwati Mahalakshmi (the great Lakshmi)! My humble salutations to you!
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – ५ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 5
स्थूलसूक्ष्ममहारौद्रे महाशक्तिमहोदरे ।
महापापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
हे देवि ! तुम स्थूल, सूक्ष्म एवं महारौद्ररूपिणी हो, महाशक्ति हो, महोदरा हो (जिसके उदर में सम्पूर्ण ब्रह्माण्ड समाया है) तथा बड़े-बड़े पापों का नाश करनेवाली हो । हे देवि महालक्ष्मि ! तुम्हें नमस्कार है ।
My salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi (the great Lakshmi) who manifests in gross, subtle, and fiercely formidable forms, who is the supreme power (Mahashakti), who is Mahodara (the one who holds the entire universe within her) and who destroys grave sins.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – ६ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 6
पद्मासनस्थिते देवि परब्रह्मस्वरूपिणि ।
परमेशि जगन्मातर्महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
हे कमल के आसन पर विराजमान, परब्रह्म का स्वरूप रखने वाली देवि ! हे परमेश्वरि ! हे जगदम्बा ! हे महालक्ष्मि ! आपको मेरा प्रणाम है ।
My salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi (the great Lakshmi) who is seated on a lotus, is the embodiment of the transcendent and infinite Brahman, is the Supreme Goddess and is the mother of the universe.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – ७ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 7
श्वेताम्बरधरे देवि नानालङ्कारभूषिते ।
जगत्स्थिते जगन्मातर्महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
श्वेत वस्त्र धारण करनेवाली, नाना प्रकार के आभूषणों से विभूषित, सम्पूर्ण जगत में व्याप्त एवं अखिल लोक को जन्म देनेवाली हे देवि ! हे महालक्ष्मि ! आपको मेरा प्रणाम है ।
My salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi (the great Goddess Lakshmi) who wears white garments, is adorned with various kinds of ornaments, pervades the entire universe, and gives birth to all the worlds.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – ८ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 8
महालक्ष्म्यष्टकं स्तोत्रं यः पठेद्भक्तिमान्नरः ।
सर्वसिद्धिमवाप्नोति राज्यं प्राप्नोति सर्वदा ॥
जो मनुष्य भक्ति युक्त होकर इस महालक्ष्म्यष्टक स्तोत्र का सदा पाठ करता है, वह समस्त सिद्धियों और राज्यवैभव को प्राप्त करता है ।
A devotee who regularly recites this Mahalakshmyashtaka Stotra attains all spiritual powers (siddhis) as well as royal splendour.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – ९ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 9
एककाले पठेन्नित्यं महापापविनाशनम् ।
द्विकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं धनधान्यसमन्वितः ॥
जो प्रतिदिन एक समय पाठ करता है, उसके बड़े-बड़े पाप नष्ट हो जाते हैं । जो दो समय पाठ करता है, वह धन-धान्य से सम्पन्न होता है ।
If a devotee recites it once daily, their major sins are destroyed. If a devotee recites it twice daily, they are endowed with wealth and prosperity.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – १० | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 10
त्रिकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं महाशत्रुविनाशनम् ।
महालक्ष्मीर्भवेन्नित्यं प्रसन्ना वरदा शुभा ॥
जो प्रतिदिन तीन बार पाठ करता है, उसके महान शत्रुओं का नाश हो जाता है । उसके ऊपर कल्याणकारिणी, वरदायिनी महालक्ष्मी सदा ही प्रसन्न होती हैं ।
If a devotee recites it thrice daily, their formidable enemies are destroyed. The benevolent and boon-bestowing Goddess Mahalakshmi remains forever pleased with such a person.
श्री महालक्ष्म्यष्टकम् – ११ | Mahalakshmi Ashtakam – 11
इतीन्द्रकृतं महालक्ष्म्यष्टकं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
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