Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

                     Mahalakshmi Ashtakam                   

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam as told in Pada Purana offers Salutations to Goddess Maha Laksmi and glorifies her as follows

1.          One worshiped by Devas in Sri Peetam (her abode)

2.         One with great divine powers 

3.         One who wields Conch, Disc and Mace in her hands 

4.         One who rides on Garuda

5.         One who is feared by demon Kolasura

6.         One who removes all sins

7.         One who is All-Knowing

8.         One who is boon giver 

9.         One who is a terror to evil minded

10.            One who removes all sorrows

11.            One who bestows Success and intelligence 

12.            One who grants enjoyment and Liberation

13.            One who is embodiment of all Manthras.

14.       One who is with beginning and end

15.          One who is Primal energy and a great Goddess.

16.          One Who is born of Yoga and integrated with Yoga.

17.          One Who removes all sins

18.          One with great Power and prosperity

19.          One who is seated on the Lotus

20.          One who is the mother of the Universe

21.          One who is Para Bramha Swarupini

22.          One who is dressed in white along with Oranaments