।।ॐ श्रीं श्रियें नमः ।। ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मयै नम:॥
Goddess Laxmi is normally considered only as a Goddess who controls money but Goddess Laxmi is far beyond and has 8 forms which controls all the major aspects which governs the happiness or bliss. Wealth is an extremely important element which is bestowed to human beings for the sustenance and overall growth and not just money. It is commonly referred that health is wealth in the very manner wealth is also referred as Knowledge, peace, skills, talent etc.. Laxmi is the source of power which governs the materialistic aspects in every respect and also spiritual one.
Goddess Lakshmi is depicted in Indian art as an elegantly dressed, prosperity-showering golden-coloured woman with an owl as her vehicle, signifying the importance of economic activity in maintenance of life, her ability to move, work and prevail in confusing darkness
She typically stands or sits like a Yogini on a Lotus Pedestal, while holding a lotus in her hand, symbolising fortune, self-knowledge, and spiritual liberation. Her iconography shows her with four hands, which represent the four aspects of human life important to Hindu culture: Dharma, Kama, Artha, and Moksha
The prayer “Shri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram” lists all of the Ashta Lakshmis in which all of the Ashta Lakshmis are depicted as seated on a lotus
- Adi Lakshmi – the primal mother goddess
- Dhana Lakshmi – goddess of material wealth
- Dhanya Lakshmi – goddess of good harvest and grains
- Gaja Lakshmi – goddess of power and strength
- Santana Lakshmi – goddess of off-springs and progeny
- Veera Lakshmi – goddess of courage and strength. This later was replaced by Dhairya Laxmi
- Vijaya Lakshmi – goddess of victory
- Aishwarya Lakshmi – goddess of comfort and luxury. This was replaced by Vidya Laxmi
“Although these attributes (which represent the wealths bestowed by the Ashta Lakshmi) of Sri (Lakshmi) can be found in traditional literature, the emergence of these eight (Ashta Lakshmi goddesses) in precisely this combination is, as far as I can discern, new.”
Lakshmi is also considered a Mother Goddess when it comes to providing wealth in its 16 forms: knowledge, intelligence, strength, valour, beauty, victory, fame, ambition, morality, gold and other wealth, food grains, bliss, happiness, health and longevity, and virtuous offspring.
There are eight aspects of this divine energy that may be bestowed upon us.
Adi Lakshmi is the memory of the source. When we forget that we are a part of the entire creation, we feel small and insecure. Adi Lakshmi is that aspect which connects us to our source, thus bringing strength and calmness to the mind.
Dhana Lakshmi is the aspect of material wealth and Vidya Lakshmi is the aspect of knowledge, skill and talents.
Dhanya Lakshmi manifests as wealth in the form of food. It is said that we become what we eat. The right amount and the right type of food, eaten at the right time and place affects our body and mind positively.
Santana Lakshmi manifests as wealth in the form of progeny and creativity. People full of creativity, talented and skillful in the arts are bestowed with this aspect of Lakshmi.
Dhairya Lakshmi manifests as wealth in the form of courage and Vijaya Lakshmi is the aspect that manifests as victory. Bhagya Lakshmi is the aspect of good luck and prosperity.
At different stages in life, different aspects of this energy manifests in a person. For e.g., Dhairya Lakshmi may make a person courageous, but without Vijaya Lakshmi, one would not be victorious. Similarly, Knowledge, Vidya Lakshmi, may manifest but without Bhagya Lakshmi the Knowledge would not help one progress.
One should know and accept that Money is the result of our past merit karmas. In our previous lives, we inherit karmas with whatever good deeds we did, whatever religion we followed and whatever charity we did. The result of which is a good inflow of money in our home, today.
However, if we want Goddess Lakshmi to continue residing in our home or we want to welcome Her into our home, then there are things one should take care of, Laxmi bless home where people believe in harmony and not quarrels @ home, where people in doing good deeds and not hurting others, where they harness a divine mind, remain sincere, honest, noble and generous in our worldly interactions. This will bind merit karmas and Goddess Lakshmi will surely reside in their home thereafter.
If you are facing financial difficulties, remain calm and face the difficult times with patience. Gain some understanding on why this situation has arisen and how do you can come out of it.
Goddess Lakshmi does not come by running after Her, nor does She come due to our hard work. It is not a direct output of our intelligence, nor is it an outcome of adopting any dishonest means. Remember that if we do not blame anyone for the situation we are in nor do we adopt any wrong practices, over time we will be able to overcome the difficult phase in our life with ease and by doing good deeds in this life we will also ensure good times for our future.
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