MahaLakshmi Ashtakam by Sudama

Sudama chants the MahaLakshmi Ashtakam

Ashtakam means 8, and these are the powerful 8 verses in praise of Lakshmi, the Goddess of Abundance and Prosperity. A beautiful 2 minute rendering for your TurnBeads app. Perfect for grounding your energy and opening the gates to material and spiritual fulfillment, one conscious bead at a time.

Verse 1 – "O Goddess who is the primordial cosmic illusion (Mahamaya), who sits enthroned upon the sacred seat of power (Shree Pitha) and is adored by the divine celestial beings. You who hold the cosmic conch, the spinning discus, and the mighty mace in your hands—salutations unto You, O Supreme Maha Lakshmi.":
Namastestu Mahamaye, Shree Pithe Sura Poojite Shanka Chakra Gada Haste, Maha Lakshmi Namostute

Verse 2 – "O Goddess who rides upon the majestic, divine eagle Garuda, who strikes terror into the darkest forces of ignorance and negativity (Kolhasura). You who completely dissolve and wash away all accumulated sins and blockages (Papa)—salutations unto You, O Supreme Maha Lakshmi.":
Namaste Garuda Roode, Kolhasura Bhayankari Sarva Papa Hare Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostute

Verse 3 – "O Goddess who is all-knowing and omniscient, who graciously bestows all blessings and boons upon your devotees. You who vanquish all wickedness and fears, and who gently removes every trace of sorrow and suffering (Duhkha)…"
Sarvajne Sarva Varade, Sarva Dushta Bhayankari Sarva Duhkha Hare Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostute

Verse 4 – "O Goddess who bestows success (Siddhi) and intelligence (Buddhi), who grants both worldly enjoyment and ultimate liberation (Mukti)...":
Siddhi Buddhi Prade Devi, Bhukti Mukti Pradayini, Mantra Murte Sada Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostute

Verse 5 – "O Goddess who is without beginning (Aadi) and without end (Anta), the primal cosmic energy...":
Aadyanta Rahite Devi, Aadya Shakti Maheshwari, Yogaje Yoga Sambhute, Maha Lakshmi Namostute

Verse 6 – "You who exist in both the visible gross world and the invisible subtle layers, the Great Womb holding the supreme universe, who destroys our heaviest blockages and sins...":
Sthula Sukshma Maharaudre, Maha Shakti Mahodare Maha Papa Hare Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostute

Verse 7 – "O Goddess who sits enthroned upon the lotus (Padma), who is the very form of the Supreme Ultimate Truth (Parabrahma), the Sovereign Mother of the Universe...":
Padmasana Sthite Devi, Parabrahma Svarupini, Parameshi Jaganmata, Maha Lakshmi Namostute

Verse 8 – "O Goddess arrayed in pure white garments, adorned with multi-colored jewels, the sustaining power of all that exists.":
Shvetambara Dhare Devi, Nanalankara Bhushite, Jagatsthite Jaganmata, Maha Lakshmi Namostute