Ashta Lakshmi Stotram Lyrics

1. Aadhi Lakshmi [Mother Lakshmi or Primeval Lakshmi]:

Sumanasa vandhitha , madhavi
Chandra sahodhari hemamaye,
Munigana manditha , moksha pradhayini ,
manjula bhashini , veda nuthe,
Pankaja vasini deva supoojitha
sadguna varshani , santhiyuthe,
Jaya jaya hey madhusoodhana kamini
Adhilakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Adhi lakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is worshipped by all good
people, Who is pretty and sister of the moon, Who looks as if she is made of gold, Who is saluted by all
groups of sages, Who grants salvation, Who talks sweet words, Who is praised by Vedas, Who lives on the
Lotus flower, Who is worshipped by all devas, Who showers good qualities on people, And who is the
personification of peace, Please protect me always.

2. Dhaanya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Grains]:
Ayio kali kalmasha nasini, kamini,
Vaidhika roopini, veda maye,
Ksheera samudhbhava mangala roopini,
Manthra nivasini, manthranuthe,
Mangala dhayini, ambuja vasini,
deva ganarchitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dhanyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Dhaanya lakshmi. Oh darling of the killer of Madhu, Who destroys bad effects of kali
yuga, Who is most desirable god, Who is personification of Vedas, Who is pervaded by the Vedas, Who
arose out of milk, Who is the form of all that is good, Who lives in the sacred chants, Who lives on the lotus
flower, And whose feet is worshipped by devas, Please protect me always.

3. Dairya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Courage]:
Jaya vara varnani, vaishnavi,
Bhargavi, manthra swaroopini, manthra maye,
Suragana poojitha seegra phala pradha ,
Jnana vikasini, sasthranuthe,
Bhava bhaya harini, papa vimochini,
Sadu janarchitha pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dairyalakshmi sada palaya maam.
Victory and victory to Dairyalakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is described by victorious and
blessed, Who is the shakthi which came out of Vishnu, Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava, Whose form
is that of sacred chants, Who is pervaded by sacred chants, Who is worshipped by all devas, Who gives
results fast, Who improves knowledge, Who is worshipped by shastras, Who destroys fear, Who gives
redemption from sins, And whose feet is worshipped by holy people, Who lives on the lotus flower, Please
protect me always.

4. Gaja Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Elephants]:
Jaya jaya durgathi nasini kamini,
Sarva phala pradha sastra maye,
Rathha gaja thuraga padathi samavrutha,
Parijana manditha lokanuthe,
Harihara brahma supoojitha sevitha ,
Thapa nivarini pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Gajalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Gajalakshmi. Oh darling of the killer of Madhu, Victory and victory to you, Who
removes bad fate, Who is desirable God, Who is the personification of shastras, Which bless one with all
that is asked, Who is surrounded by an army of elephants, Chariots, horses and cavalry, Who is worshipped
and served by, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, And whose feet provides relief from suffering, Please protect me
always

5. Santhaana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Progeny]:
Ayi kagha vahini, mohini, chakrini,
raga vivrdhni , jnanamaye,
Gunagana varidhi , loka hithaishini ,
Swara saptha bhooshitha gana nuthe,
Sakala surasura deva muneeswara ,
Manhava vandhitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Santhaanalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Santhaana lakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who rides on the bird, Who is
an enchantress, Who is the consort of he who holds the chakra, Who pacifies emotions, Who is pervaded by
knowledge, Who is ocean of good qualities, Who has her mind in the good of all the world, Who is
worshipped by the music of seven swaras, And who is worshipped by all devas, asuras, Sages and all
humans, Please protect me always.

6. Vijaya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Victory]:
Jaya kamalasini, sadgathi dayini,
jnana vikasini ganamaye,
Anudina marchitha kumkuma dhoosara
bhooshitha vaasitha vadhyanuthe,
Kanakadhara sthuthi vaibhava
vanditha shankara desika manyapathe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vijayalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Vijayalakshmi. The darling of the killer of Madhu, Victory to she who sits on the lotus,
Who blesses us with salvation, Who spreads our knowledge, Who is pervaded with music, Who is coated
with the saffron powder, Which is daily used to worship her, Who is worshipped by playing of musical
instruments, And who was pleased by the prayer, Of the golden rain by the great Sankara, Please protect
me always.

7. Vidhya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Knowledge]:
Pranatha sureswari, bharathi, bhargavi
shoka vinasini, rathna maye,
Mani maya bhooshitha karma vibhooshana,
Santhi samavrutha hasyamukhe,
Nava nidhi dhayini kalimala harini,
Kamitha phalapradha hasthayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vidhyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Vidhyalakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is the pleased goddess of
devas, Who is he goddess of Bharatha, Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava, Who removes all sorrows,
Who is fully ornamented by precious stones, Who wears several gem studded ornaments, Whose ear is
decorated, Who is the abode of peace, Who has a smiling face, Who blesses us with nine types of wealth,
Who steals away bad effects of kali, And whose hands blesses us, For fulfillment of our wish, Please protect
me always.

8. Dhana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Wealth]:
Dhimidhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi,
dundubhi nada supoornamaye,
Ghumaghuma ghumaghuma ghumaghuma,
Sankha ninadha suvadhyanoothe,
Veda puranethihasa supoojitha,
Vaidhika marga pradarsayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Danalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Danalakshmi. Hey, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is fully complete with, Dimidimi
sounds of the drum, And the majestic sound of conch, Ghumguma, ghummkuma, ghunguma, Who is
worshipped by Vedas and puranas, And who shows the path of religious discipline, Please protect me
always.


Ten colours of Navaratri / Dasara
Ten colours of dresses to wear in Navaratri / Dasara
What are the 10 colours to be used for Navaratri/Dasara. What are the ten special colours of
sarees to wear by women during Navaratri/Dasara. The tradition of 10 colours is very common
in Gujarat, Maharashtra and some other North Indian states during Navaratri/Dasara puja.
(1) Parrot Green colour is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Parrot Green. The
Goddess of first day during Navaratri is dressed in Parrot Green coloured saree. First
Day of Navaratri Kalasha Sthapana (Ghatasthapana) Prathamai Puja or Padyami
Puja Installation of earthen pot Shukla Padyami (Shudda Prathami).

(2) Orange colour is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Orange. The Goddess of
second day during Navaratri is dressed in Orange coloured saree. Second Day of
Navaratri Preethi Dwitiya (Preeti Vidiya) Shudda Dwitiya.

(3) Yellow colour is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Yellow. The Goddess of
third day during Navaratri is dressed in Yellow coloured saree. Third Day of Navaratri
Sthana Vriddhi Gauri Vrata Shudda Tritiya (Shukla Thadiya).

(4) Sky Blue colour is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Sky Blue. The Goddess
of fourth day during Navaratri is dressed in Sky Blue coloured saree. Fourth Day of
Navaratri Bhouma Chaturthi Shudda Chaturthi (Shukla Chavithi).

(5) Pink colour is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Pink. The Goddess of fifth
day during Navaratri is dressed in Pink coloured saree. Fifth Day of Navaratri Upang
Lalitha Gauri Vrata (Sri Lalitha Panchami or Maha Panchami) Shudda Panchami.

(6) Grey colour is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Grey. The Goddess of sixth
day during Navaratri is dressed in Grey coloured saree. Sixth Day of Navaratri Maha
Sashti Shudda Sashti.

(7) Green is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Green. The Goddess of seventh
day during Navaratri is dressed in Green coloured saree. Seventh Day of Navaratri
Maha Saptami Shudda Saptami Triratra Vrata Aarambha Utsava Puja
(Trirathrotsavam).

(8) Ink blue is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Ink blue. The Goddess of eighth
day during Navaratri is dressed in Ink blue coloured saree. Eighth Day of Navaratri
Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) Shudda Ashtami Sri Maha Durga Puja Goddess
Saraswati Mata Puja.

(9) Royal blue is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Royal blue. The Goddess of
ninth day during Navaratri is dressed in Royal blue coloured saree. Ninth Day of
Navaratri Maharnavami Puja (Maha Navami) Suhasini Puja Ayudha Puja
Kanya Puja or Kumari Puja Shudda Navami.

(10) Red is used and the color of the Saree to wear is Red. The Goddess of tenth day
during Navaratri is dressed in Red coloured saree. Tenth Day of Navaratri Vijaya
Dasami (Dussera / Dasara / Dussehra) Mahishasura Vadha Shudda Dasami

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from the Padma Purana
Indra said
1. O Mahamaya, abode of fortune,
who art worshipped by the Devas, I
salute Thee; O Mahalakshmi, wielder
of conch, disc and mace, obeisance to
Thee.
2. My salutations to Thee, who ridest
the Garuda and art a terror to Asura
Kola; O Devi Mahalakshmi, remover
of all miseries, my obeisance to Thee.
3. O Devi Mahalakshmi, who knowest
all, giver of all boons, a terror to all
the wicked, remover of all sorrow,
obeisance to Thee.
4. O Devi, giver of intelligence and
success and of worldly enjoyment and
liberation, Thou hast always the
mystic symbols as Thy form, O
Mahalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.
5. O Devi, Maheshwari, without a
beginning or an end, O Primeval
Energy, born of Yoga, O
Mahalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.
6. O Mahalakshmi, who art both gross
and subtle, most terrible, great power,
great prosperity and great remover of
all sins, obeisance to Thee.
7. O Devi, seated on the lotus, who art
the Supreme Brahman, the great Lord
and Mother of the universe, O
Mahalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.
8. O Devi, robed in white garments and
decked with various kinds of ornaments,
Thou art the Mother of the universe and its
support, O Mahalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.
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Wealth, if read with devotion, will
bestow all success, will grant all
worldly position.
10. If always read once a day, great
sins will be destroyed. If always read
twice a day, wealth and prosperity
will ensure.
11. If always read three times a day,
the great enemy (ego) will be
destroyed. Mahalakshmi will be ever
pleased with that auspicious one.
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Saraswathi stothram from Padma Puranam