Vedic Stotram — Friday
Mahalaxmi Ashtakam
Composed by Indra — prayer for regaining lost glory and prosperity
First Friday after Akshaya Tritiya — Special Significance
Recite Mahalaxmi Ashtakam to "seal" the wealth and prosperity gained on Akshaya Tritiya. Legend says when Indra lost his kingdom, he recited this exact stotram to regain Maa Lakshmi's grace.
Mahalaxmi Ashtakam — Complete Text
Verse १
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते। शंखचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मी नमोऽस्तुते॥
O Mahamaya, worshipped by gods on the sacred seat, holding conch, discus and mace — salutation to Mahalakshmi.
Verse २
नमस्ते गरुडारूढे कोलासुरभयंकरि। सर्वपापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मी नमोऽस्तुते॥
O Goddess riding on Garuda, terror of Kolasura, remover of all sins — salutation to Mahalakshmi.
Verse ३
सर्वज्ञे सर्ववरदे सर्वदुष्टभयंकरि। सर्वदुःखहरे देवि महालक्ष्मी नमोऽस्तुते॥
O all-knowing one, granter of all boons, terror of the wicked, remover of all sorrows — salutation to Mahalakshmi.
Verse ४
सिद्धिबुद्धिप्रदे देवि भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदायिनि। मन्त्रमूर्ते सदा देवि महालक्ष्मी नमोऽस्तुते॥
O bestower of accomplishment and wisdom, giver of both enjoyment and liberation, ever-mantra-embodied — salutation to Mahalakshmi.
Verse ५
आद्यन्तरहिते देवि आद्यशक्तिमहेश्वरि। योगजे योगसम्भूते महालक्ष्मी नमोऽस्तुते॥
O Goddess without beginning or end, primordial Shakti Maheshvari, born of yoga — salutation to Mahalakshmi.
Verse ६
स्थूलसूक्ष्ममहारौद्रे महाशक्तिमहोदरे। महापापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मी नमोऽस्तुते॥
O Goddess of gross and subtle forms, great fierce one, great power, great destroyer of grave sins — salutation to Mahalakshmi.
Verse ७
पद्मासनस्थिते देवि परब्रह्मस्वरूपिणि। परमेशि जगन्माता महालक्ष्मी नमोऽस्तुते॥
O Goddess seated on the lotus, embodiment of the Supreme Brahman, ruler of all, mother of the universe — salutation to Mahalakshmi.
Verse ८
श्वेताम्बरधरे देवि नानालंकारभूषिते। जगत्स्थिते जगन्माता महालक्ष्मी नमोऽस्तुते॥
O Goddess wearing white garments, adorned with many ornaments, abiding in the universe, mother of the world — salutation to Mahalakshmi.
Phalashruti (Benefits)
Phalashruti: One who reads this Mahalaxmi Ashtakam with devotion attains all accomplishments. Reading once destroys great sins, twice brings wealth and grain, thrice destroys all enemies. Mahalakshmi bestows boons and auspiciousness always.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mahalaxmi Ashtakam?
The Mahalaxmi Ashtakam is a sacred Hindu devotional hymn (stotram) dedicated to Lakshmi. VedKosh provides its complete text in Hindi and English with transliteration for regional readers.
What are the benefits of reciting the Mahalaxmi Ashtakam?
Reciting the Mahalaxmi Ashtakam with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Lakshmi, calm and focus the mind, and create an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere. It is practised as an act of bhakti (devotion) rather than for any guaranteed material outcome.
When should the Mahalaxmi Ashtakam be recited?
The Mahalaxmi Ashtakam can be recited during daily morning or evening worship of Lakshmi, and especially on the deity's sacred days and festivals. A clean, quiet space and a steady, devotional mind are the main requirements.
Updated for 2026
