Shri Ashtalakshmi Stotram: Sanskrit Text, Meaning & Benefits

Shri Ashtalakshmi Stotram - Sanskrit Text

॥ अथ श्री अष्टलक्ष्मी स्तोत्रम् ॥

1. आद्यलक्ष्मी
सुमनस वन्दित सुन्दरि माधवि, चन्द्र सहोदरि हेममये ।
मुनिगण वन्दित मोक्षप्रदायिनि, मंजुल भाषिणि वेदनुते ॥
पंकजवासिनि देव सुपूजित, सद्गुण वर्षिणि शान्तियुते ।
जय जय हे मधुसूदन कामिनि, आद्यलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम् ॥1॥

2. धान्यलक्ष्मी
अयि कलि कल्मष नाशिनि कामिनि, वैदिक रूपिणि वेदमये ।
क्षीर समुद्भव मंगल रूपिणि, मन्त्र निवासिनि मन्त्रयुते ॥
मंगलदायिनि अम्बुजवासिनि, देवगणाश्रित पादयुते ।
जय जय हे मधुसूदन कामिनि, धान्यलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम् ॥2॥

3. धैर्यलक्ष्मी
जयवरवर्षिणि वैष्णवि भार्गवि, मन्त्रस्वरूपिणि मन्त्रमये ।
सुरगण पूजित शीघ्र फलप्रद, ज्ञान विकासिनि शास्त्रनुते ॥
भवभयहारिणि पापविमोचिनि, साधु जनाश्रित पादयुते ।
जय जय हे मधुसूदन कामिनि, धैर्यलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम् ॥3॥

4. गजलक्ष्मी
जय जय दुर्गति नाशिनि कामिनि, सर्वफलप्रद शास्त्रमये ।
रथगज तुरगपदाति समावृत, परिजन मण्डित लोकनुते ॥
हरिहर ब्रह्म सुपूजित सेवित, ताप निवारिणि पादयुते ।
जय जय हे मधुसूदन कामिनि, गजलक्ष्मी रूपेण पालय माम् ॥4॥

5. सन्तानलक्ष्मी
अयि खगवाहिनि मोहिनि चक्रिणि, राग विवर्धिनि ज्ञानमये ।
गुणगणवारिधि लोकहितैषिणि, सप्तस्वर भूषित गाननुते ॥
सकल सुरासुर देव मुनीश्वर, मानव वन्दित पादयुते ।
जय जय हे मधुसूदन कामिनि, सन्तानलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम् ॥5॥

6. विजयलक्ष्मी
जय कमलासिनि सद्गति दायिनि, ज्ञान विकासिनि ज्ञानमये ।
अनुदिनमर्चित कुङ्कुम धूसर, भूषित वसित वाद्यनुते ॥
कनकधरास्तुति वैभव वन्दित, शंकरदेशिक मान्यपदे ।
जय जय हे मधुसूदन कामिनि, विजयलक्ष्मी परिपालय माम् ॥6॥

7. विद्यालक्ष्मी
प्रणत सुरेश्वरि भारति भार्गवि, शोकविनाशिनि रत्नमये ।
मणिमय भूषित कर्णविभूषण, शान्ति समावृत हास्यमुखे ॥
नवनिधि दायिनि कलिमलहारिणि, कामित फलप्रद हस्तयुते ।
जय जय हे मधुसूदन कामिनि, विद्यालक्ष्मी सदा पालय माम् ॥7॥

8. धनलक्ष्मी
धिमिधिमि धिन्धिमि धिन्धिमि धिन्धिमि, दुन्दुभि नाद सुपूर्णमये ।
घुमघुम घुङ्घुम घुङ्घुम घुङ्घुम, शंख निनाद सुवाद्यनुते ॥
वेद पुराणेतिहास सुपूजित, वैदिक मार्ग प्रदर्शयुते ।
जय जय हे मधुसूदन कामिनि, धनलक्ष्मी रूपेण पालय माम् ॥8॥

फलश्रुति
अष्टलक्ष्मी नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि ।
विष्णुवक्षःस्थलारूढे भक्तमोक्षप्रदायिनि ॥
शंखचक्रगदाहस्ते विश्वरूपिणि ते जयः ।
जगन्मात्रे च मोहिन्यै मंगलं शुभ मंगलम् ॥

॥ इति श्री अष्टलक्ष्मी स्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Transliteration (Roman/IAST)

sumanasa vandita sundari mādhavi, candra sahodari hemamaye |
munigaṇa vandita mokṣapradāyini, mañjula bhāṣiṇi vedanute ||
jaya jaya he madhusūdana kāmini, ādyalakṣmī paripālaya mām ||1||

aṣṭalakṣmī namastubhyaṃ varade kāmarūpiṇi |
viṣṇu-vakṣaḥ-sthalārūḍhe bhakta-mokṣa-pradāyini || (phalashruti)

Meaning

The Ashtalakshmi Stotram praises the Goddess Lakshmi in her eight forms, each presiding over a kind of abundance: Adi-Lakshmi (the primordial Mother), Dhanya-Lakshmi (grain and nourishment), Dhairya-Lakshmi (courage), Gaja-Lakshmi (royal and elephant-borne majesty), Santana-Lakshmi (progeny), Vijaya-Lakshmi (victory), Vidya-Lakshmi (knowledge) and Dhana-Lakshmi (wealth). Each verse showers her with epithets and ends with the same refrain: “Victory, victory to you, beloved of Madhusudana (Vishnu); O [this] Lakshmi, protect me!” The closing phalashruti salutes the eightfold Lakshmi who, seated on Vishnu’s chest and bearing conch, discus and mace, grants both prosperity and liberation.

About this Stotra

The Ashtalakshmi Stotram is a beloved hymn to the eight manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu and the deity of all forms of fortune. Its lilting, repetitive metre makes it a favourite for group singing, especially in South Indian temples and during Lakshmi worship. Rather than a single boon, it covers the full spectrum of human well-being - food, courage, children, victory, learning and wealth - under the protective grace of the Mother of abundance.

Significance & Spiritual Benefits

Devotees recite the Ashtalakshmi for all-round prosperity: material wealth, but equally health, courage, knowledge, family welfare and spiritual liberation. Because it addresses eight distinct forms, it is felt to leave no area of life unblessed. Regular chanting is believed to remove poverty and obstacles, attract auspiciousness (mangala) into the home, and cultivate the gratitude and generosity that keep wealth flowing rightly.

Astrological Relevance

Lakshmi is the presiding deity of wealth and is connected in jyotisha to several factors: the planet Venus (Shukra) for luxury, beauty and comfort; Jupiter for expansion and fortune; and the 2nd and 11th houses (accumulated wealth and gains). The Moon, as ruler of the mind and of Friday-linked auspiciousness, is also tied to Lakshmi-worship. The Ashtalakshmi Stotram is therefore a classic remedy to strengthen Venus and Jupiter, to activate the wealth-houses, and to relieve financial blockage during difficult dashas. Gaja-Lakshmi in particular is invoked for status and the favour of authority.

How to Chant (Vidhi)

Bathe and sit before an image of Lakshmi, ideally with a lamp lit using ghee. Offer red or lotus flowers, kumkum and sweets. Recite all eight verses with the phalashruti, melodiously if possible, keeping the mind on abundance and gratitude rather than greed. Friday worship with this stotra is especially common. Conclude by offering the recitation to the Goddess and distributing prasada.

Best Day & Time

Friday is the foremost day for Lakshmi worship; dawn and dusk are ideal times. The stotra is especially auspicious on Diwali, Akshaya Tritiya, Varalakshmi Vratam, Sharad Purnima and Lakshmi Panchami.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eight forms of Lakshmi in this stotra?

Adi-Lakshmi, Dhanya-Lakshmi, Dhairya-Lakshmi, Gaja-Lakshmi, Santana-Lakshmi, Vijaya-Lakshmi, Vidya-Lakshmi and Dhana-Lakshmi - presiding respectively over primordial grace, grain, courage, majesty, progeny, victory, knowledge and wealth.

Is the Ashtalakshmi only for money?

No. While Dhana-Lakshmi governs money, the hymn covers eight kinds of abundance including health, courage, learning and children, making it a prayer for complete, balanced prosperity.

When is the best time to recite it?

Friday mornings and evenings are ideal, and it is especially powerful during Diwali, Varalakshmi Vratam and Akshaya Tritiya.