Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 108 Names of Goddess Lakshmi : Goddess Lakshmi, is known for her 108 different names , out of which , one name is "Navadurga ".The details about other names of Lakshmi are as follows : Prakruti - Nature Vikruti - Multi-Faceted Nature Vidya - Wisdom Sarvabhootahitaprada - Granter of Universal Niceties Shraddha - Devoted Vibhuti - Wealth Surabhi - Celestial Being Paramatmika - Omnipresence Vachi - Nectar-Like Speech Padmalaya - Residing On The Lotus Padma - Lotus Shuchi - Embodiment of Purity Swaha - Shape of Swahadevi(Auspicious) Swadha - Shape of Swadhadevi(Inauspicious) Sudha - Nectar Dhanya - Personification of Gratitude Hiranmayi - Golden Appearance Lakshmi - Goddess of Wealth NityaPushta - Gaining strength Day By Day Vibha - Radiant Aditi - Radiant Like The Sun Deetya - Answer Of Prayers Deepta - Flame-Like Vasudha - Earth Vasudharini - Bearing the the Burden of Earth Kamala - Lotus Kantha - Consort of Vishnu Kamakshi - One with Attractive Eyes Kamalasambhava - Emanating from the Lotus Anugrahaprada - Granter of Good Wishes Buddhi - Wisdom Anagha - Sinless Navadurga - All Nine Forms of Durga Harivallabhi - Consort of Lord Hari Ashoka - Dispeller of Sorrows Amrutha - Nectar Deepa - Radiant Lakashokavinashini - Remover of Universal Agonies Dharmanilaya - Establisher of Eternal Law Karuna - Compassionate Lokamatri - Mother of the Universe Padmapriya - Lover of Lotus Padmahasta - Having Lotus-Like Hands Padmakshya - Lotus-eyed Padmasundari - Beautiful Like the Lotus Padmodbhava - One Who Emerged Out of the Lotus Padmamukhi - Lotus-Faced Padmanabhapriya - Beloved of Padmanabha Ramaa - Pleaser of the Lord Padmamaladhara - Wearer of Lotus Garland Devi - Goddess Padmini - Lotus Padmagandhini - Having the Fragrance of Lotus Punyagandha - Having Divine Perfume Suprasanna - Ever Cheerful and Beaming Prasadabhimukhi - Emerging to Grant Boons Prabha - Radiant Like the Sun Chandravadana - Moon-Faced Chanda - Cool Like the moon Chandrasahodari - Sister of the Moon Chaturbhuja - with four arms Chandrarupa - Moon-Faced Indira - Radiant like the Sun Indusheetala - Cool like the Moon Ahladajanani - Source of Happiness Pushti - Healthy Shiva - Auspicious Shivakari - Source of Auspicious Things Satya - All Truth Vimala - Pure Vishwajanani - Mother of the Universe Pushti - Possessor of All Wealth Daridriyanashini - Remover of Poverty Preeta Pushkarini - One with Pleasing Eyes Shanta - Full with peace or Calm Shuklamalambara - Wearer of White Garland and Attire Bhaskari - Radiant like the Sun Bilvanilaya - Resider Under Bilva Tree Vararoha - Ready to Offer Boons Yashaswini - Reputed Vasundhara - Daughter of the Earth Udaranga - Endowed with a Beautiful Body Harini - Deer-Like Hemamalini - Having Golden Garlands Dhanadhanyaki - Bestower of Wealth and Foodgrains Siddhi - Ever Ready to Protect Straina Soumya - Showering Goodness on Women Shubhaprada - Granter of Auspicious Things Nrupaveshvagathananda - Loves to Live in Palaces Varalakshmi - Granter of Bounty Vasuprada - Bestower of Wealth Shubha - Auspicious Hiranyapraka - Amidst Gold Samudratanaya - Beloved Daughter of the Ocean of Milk Jaya - Goddess of Victory Mangala - Most Auspicious Devi - The Deity Vishnuvakshah - Residing in Vishnu's Chect Vishnupatni - Consort of Vishnu Prasannakshi - Lively-Eyed Narayana Samashrita - Sought Refuge in Narayana Daridriya Dhwamsini - Destroyer of Poverty Devi - Goddess Sarvapadravanivarini - Dispeller of all Distresses Mahakali - A Form of Kali Brahma-Vishnu-Shivatmika - Trinity of Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva Trikala-dnyanasampanna - Aware of all 3 -the Past, Present and Future Bhuvaneshwarya - Supreme Deity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2002 Report Share Posted March 22, 2002 1.Om Pakrutyai namaha Nature : Goddess Lakshmi is nature, the center of all the manifested and the unmanifested. 2Om Vikrutyai namaha Multi-faceted Nature : Attributed with a multi-faceted nature, Goddess Lakshmi assumes many forms, known by numerous names, yet is attributeless 3.Om Sarvabhoota hitapradayai namaha Granter of Universal Niceties : All sensual pleasures are dependent upon the grace of Goddess Lakshmi only. As a repository of knowledge and wisdom, she personifies pleasantries and blesses her devotees with goodness 4.Om Shraddhayai namaha Devoted : The goddess, who is realized by devotion, is ever fond of her devotees. By one's devotion, one can grasp the Ultimate Reality 5.Om Vibhutyai namaha Wealth : Goddess Lakshmi, bestowing wealth and happiness on Her true followers, is the eternal source of bliss and joy, whose divine grace and benevolence on Her devotees bring joy to them. 6.Om Surabhyai namaha Celestial Being : The Goddess, who is the supreme Form, is also a celestial Being, she is worshipped by the Highest, the Trimurthis. 7.Om Paramatmikayai namah Omnipresence : Goddess Lakshmi is the Supreme Goddess of the three world and is the sole shelter for the distressed and the destitute. 8.Om Padmayai namaha Lotus : Emerging from the Ocean of Milk, seated on a lotus, Goddess Lakshmi is also called Padma. She adores the lotus flower, and is Herself like one, tender, supple and graceful. 9.Om Vaache namaha: Nectar-Like Speech : The graceful and beautiful Goddess, is attributed with speech like nectar, sweeter in melody than the nectar, or even the music of the veena. 10.Om Padmanilayayai namaha Residing on the lotus : Emerging from the Ocean of Milk and Nectar, the Divine Goddess has her abode in the lotus, which is a shelter of bliss and happiness. 11.Om Shuchaye namaha Embodiment of Purity : Attributed with virtues of compassion, kindness, love, benevolence and mercy, among other things, the gracious Supreme Goddess is the symbolic representation of purity. 12.Om Swaahayai namaha Shape of Swahadevi ( Auspicious ) : Goddess Lakshmi embodies all that is held auspicious. Her grace and blessings ensure all comforts and bestow fruits of labour and true devotion, for She is the source of all that is good and auspicious. 13.Om Swadhayai namaha Shape of Swadhadevi ( Inauspicious ) :Bestowed with auspiciousness and sacred attributes, Goddess Lakshmi spells doom for those violating universal laws, becoming a sign of inauspiciousness for them. 14.Om Sudhayai namaha Nectar : The beneficient, most endearing and lovable Goddess Lakshmi dwells in everybody as nectar, as the source of all bliss and enjoyment. She is effulgent with kindness and as sweet and charming as honey. 15.Om Dhanyayai namaha Personification of Gratitude : The most benevolent, the most compassionate, the most endearing - with these attributed, Goddess Laksmi dwells in everybody as the source of all bliss and enjoyment, for she is Gratitude Personified. 16.Om Hiranmayaayai namaha Golden Appearance : Like a thousand suns, Goddess Lakshmi radiates splendour. Resplendent in all Her glory, She is dazzling like lightning, and cool as the silvery moon. 17.Om Lakshmyai namaha Goddess of Wealth : The source of all powers and energies, dazzling in all Her glory. 18.Om Nityapushtaayai namaha Gaining strength day by day : She is the greatest strength, the greatest intelligence and the greatest bliss. By concentrating on Her, one can grow stronger day by day. 19.Om Vibhaavaryai namaha Radiant : The great Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi is a limitless ocean of beauty, whose spectacular appearance overwhelms the mind. She shines in all Her glory and beauty of form. 20.Om Aadityai namaha Radiant like the sun : The beautiful, graceful, eternally radiant and smiling Goddess Lakshmi is the center of beauty, the source of beauty. Seeing Her beauty, even a thousand Kamadenus feel belittled. 21.Om Dityai namaha Answers of Prayers : Quickly dispelling all afflictions and fears, the beautiful Goddess protects Her beloved ones as an answer to their prayers. 22.Om Deepaayai namaha Flame-like : The gracious Goddess, most beautiful and graceful shines with radiance, like a thousand suns' brillance. 23.Om Vasudhaayai namaha Earth : As Goddess of Earth, Goddess Lakshmi bestows Her grace and love on Her worshippers. Anyone who seeking shelter in Her will be blessed. 24.Om Vasudhaarinyai namaha Bearer of the Burden of earth : Mother Lakshmi, who quickly dispels all afflictions, is the Supreme Goddess of Earth. She protects her loved ones and showers Her grace and blessings on them, by bearing and taking upon Herself their burden. 25.Om Kamalaayai namaha Lotus : Although attributeless, Goddess Lakshmi has a lotus-like face, eyes, hands and feet which carry their fragrance far and wide. Like the nectar in the lotus, She is ever sweet and endearing. 26.Om Kaantaayai namaha Consort of Vishnu : As the beloved consort of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi is the light of the universe, and its infinite existence. 27.Om Kaamaakshyai namaha One with attractive eyes : The eternally beautiful Goddess Lakshmi is loved by all the gods. Her eyes, radiating love and compassion, dazzle with the knowledge and wisdom of infinite power which the gods recognize as Ultimate Reality. 28.Om Kamasambhavaayai namaha Emanating from the lotus : Goddess Lakshmi's emergence out of the powerful and waveless Ocean of Milk and nectar is significant, for She is without attributes, changeless, yet the cause of all change. 29.Om Anugrahapradaayai namaha Granter of Good Wishes : The ever-benevolent Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of all kinds of comforts to Her devoteed, granting them Her grace, Her blessings and shelter. 30.Om Bhudhaye namaha Wisdom : She is self-luminous ie illuminated the senses, thereby dispelling ignorance. 31.Om Anaghaayai namah Sinless : She is untainted, pure Consciousness. By Nature concentration on Her, every sin becomes a virtue. 32.Om Harivallabhaayai namaha Consort of Lord Hari : As Hari's beloved, Goddess Lakshmi is His Consort, as takes various forms when He manifests in the human form. She is the power of knowledge and the abode of all gods. 33.Om Ashokaayai namaha Dispeller of sorrows : Armed with all the tools of destruction, the Supreme Goddess dispels all sorrows and vanquishes evil . She dispels the fear of Her devotees by destroying evil and ensuring peace to prevail. 34.Om Amruthaayai namaha Nectar : The Goddess is the quintessence of nectar. The devotees feels incomprarable bliss when he surrenders himself totally, transcending his ego. 35.Om Deeptaayai namaha Radiant : The radiance emanating from Goddess Lakshmi overwhelms the mind of even Her beloved. Ever shining and resplendent in all Her jewellery, she exudaes charm and magnetism. 36.Om Lokaaloka Vinaashinyai namaha Remover of Universal Agonies : Without Goddess Lakshmi's grace, it is impossible to accomplish and sacrificial rite of big mission. By surrendering unto Her, one can be relieved of one's agonies and distress. 37.Om Dharmanilayaayai namaha Establisher of Eternal Law : The great, ever-forgiving Goddess Lakshmi stays with dharma, staying when one leads a pious life, devoid of any immoral activities. The devotee is blessed with the grace of Goddess Lakshmi and absolved of all sins. 38.Om Karunaayai namaha Compassionate : As mother of the universe, Goddess Lakshmi si the ocean of compassion and love. She is the embodiment of peace, praised by the gods, and giver of every wealth that is sought. 39.Om Lokamatre namaha Mother of the Universe : There is no end to Her immense power. Her glory is so great as to be beyond description. As Mother of the universe She commands the admiration and reverence of the gods and other beings. 40.Om Padmapriyayai namaha Lover of Lotus : Goddess Lakshmi, seated on a lotus and emerging from the Ocean of Milk, is extremely fond of the flower. Her Garland of lotuses is significant in that Her beauty transcends all. 41.Om Padmahastaayai namaha Having Lotus0like Hands : Goddess Lakshmi is attributed with hands that are soft and gentle like the petals of the lotus. They sparkle with ornaments that are studded with precious stones. 42.Om Padmakshyai namaha Lotus_eyed : Her lotus-like eyes are full of divine love and gentleness. As a source of bliss and limitless happiness, the Supreme Goddess radiates kindness and compassion, and infinite power and wisdom. 43.Om Padmasundaryai namaha Beautiful like the lotus : Radiant and lowing as She is, Goddess Lakshmi is as slender and beautiful as a lotus stalk. Like the nectar in it, She is attractive, and extremely graceful like a deer. 44.Om Padmodbhavaayai namaha One who emerged out of the lotus : When the Ocean of Milk was shurned, the great, divine Goddess emerged out of the lotus, and looked so beautiful that everyone sang Her praises. 45.Om Padmamukyai namaha Lotus-faced: Goddess Lakshmi, gentle and beautiful like the lotus flower, is benevolence personified. With Her lotus-like faced, She is the source of all speech. 46.Om Padmanaabhapriyaayai namaha Beloved of Padmanabha : Padmanabha, another name of Vishnu, is Consciousness, and His power is Lakshmi, His beloved consort. There is no distinction between them. 47.Om Ramaayai namaha Pleaser of the Lord : As ramaa, Goddess Lakshmi roams the three worlds, keeping a watchful eye on her faithful devotees, she showering on them Her grace and blessings. 48.Om Padmamaaladharaayai namaha Wearer of Lotus Garland : Bedecked with a garland of lotuses, the graceful Goddess is the queen of the universe, moving and non-moving. Since She emanated from the lotus, She is fond of the flower. 49.Om Vidyaayai namaha Wisdom : Goddess Lakshmi is the inward movement of Consciousness towards liberation or realization of the Ultimate. 50.Om Padminyai namaha Lotus : The beloved daughter of the Ocean of Milk, emerging from the waters on a lotus, is the granter of divine bliss. Like the lotus, She personifies beauty and tenderness. 51.Om Padmagandhinyai namaha Having the Fragrance of the Lotus : The great Goddess, emerging from the lotus, has the fragrance of the lotus, the appearance of the lotus and its tenderness. 52.Om Punyagandhaayai namaha Having divine perfume : The beautiful and gracious Goddess engulfs the whole universe with Her being and divine frangrance. Her lotus-like appearance exudes a heavenly perfume that pervades everywhere. 53.Om Suprasannayai namaha Ever cheerful and beaming : The Supreme Goddess, ever beautiful and radiant in all Her splendour, is the embodiment of loveliness, grace and charm, compassion and love, power and infinity. She is ever cheerful, a smile playing on her lips. 54.Om Prasaadaabhimukhyai namaha Emerging to Grant Boons : He who worships Goddess Lakshmiwith sull faith in his heart gets the desired boon and attains perfection for She is ever ready to fulfill the wishes of Her devotees. 55.Om Prabhaayai namaha Radiant like the Sun : Fond of the golden hue, Goddess Lakshmi is always reflecting the radiance in Her sparkle, like a thousand brilliant suns. 56.Om Chandra Vadanaayai namaha Moon _ faced : Goddess Lakshmi is likened to the moon in appearance and in coolness. She is a virtue of goddness, raining the quintessence of nectar on her worshippers. 57.Om Chadraayai namaha Cool like the moon : The moon-faced Goddess Lakshmi is always cool and calm like the moon and is ever endearing. She is the embodiment of all the aspirations of a peace-loving man. 58.Om Chandra Sahodaryai namaha Sister of the Moon : Goddess Lakshmi is considered to be the moon's sister, for both emerged out of the Ocean of Milk when it was churned by the gods. Her appearance is radiant like the moon. 59.Om Chaturbhujaayai namaha Four-shouldered : The Almighty Goddess Lakshmi is attributed with four shoulders, and in each of her arms, She carries something which is symbolic. Sh eis Infinite Power. 60.Om Chandra Roopayai namaha Moon-faced : The ever-radiant, beautiful Goddess Lakshmi, with her moon-liked face, reflects the cool, silvery luminiscence of the moon. She is the personification of virtues. 61.Om Indiraayai namaha Radiant like the Sun : Seated on a golden throne in the Ocean of Nectar, She shines with the brillance of a thousand rising suns. 62.Om Indusheetalaayai namaha Cool like the Moon : Goddes Lakshmi, though radiating from the heart of the sun, is cool lilke the moon. She is the power that goads our minds, which are conditioned by various limitations, to free ourselves from sins. 63.Om Aahlaada Jananyai namaha Source of Happiness : The benevolent Goddess Lakshmi rules the entire universe, and its laws and its execution, bringing joy and happiness to Her faithful devotees. She is the personification of divine bliss. 64.Om Pustaayai namaha Healthy : Full of the bliss of youth, the Goddess is tender but at the same time bouncing with good health. She is the divine Mother who blesses Her children with good health. 65.Om Shivaayai namaha Auspicious : The beautiful Goddess, radiant and dazzling like a thousand suns, portends all that is auspicious, for She embodies Primordial Energy. 66.Om Shivakaryai namaha Source of Auspicious things : Goddess Lakshmi, embodying auspiciousness, is the Primodial energy invoked by devotees for their well-beings. 67.Om Sathyai namaha Totality of truth : The powerful Goddess Lakshmi, as Satya, is the ultimate reward of any endeavour that is undertaken with true faith. She is the Ultimate Reality, and anyone who recognizes this Truth, is blessed with Her grace. 68.Om Vimalaayai namaha Pure : The most benevolent, the most loving, the most powerful, Goddess Lakshmi is the mine of all virtues, as pure as the best gems. 69.Om Vishwa Jananyai namaha Mother of the Universe : Mother Lakshmi, the ever benevolent, the compassionate, loving, forgiving Goddess, who is ever protective towards Her loved ones, is the source of all happiness and virtues. 70.Om Daaridra Naashinyai namaha Remover of poverty : By Her glory, Goddess Lakshmi procures for Her devoted ones every kind of wealth and prosperity, thus removing their poverty. 71.Om Preethi Pushkarinyai namaha One with pleasing eyes : In the ocean of Her beauty, Goddess Lakshmi's eyes are gentl and pleasing. They are ever watchful , seeing everything, and are full of compassion and divine love. 72.Om Shaanthayai namaha Peaceful or Calm : Ecstatic with a smiling face, as a sign of her inner bliss, She shines with the seven colours of the rainbow. Just as a peacock dances with pleasures at the sight of clouds, even so, She makes the mind sof devotees dance with bliss, dispelling troubled thoughts. 73.Om Shukla Malyaambhara Dharayai namaha Wearer of white garland and attire : On emerging from the Ocean of Milk, seated on a lotus, She looked so radiant and beautiful that the great Ocean gave her a garland of imperishable white flowers. Resplendent in a white garland and attire, she personifies purity. 74.Om Bhaskaryai namaha Radiant like the Sun : Goddess Lakshmi's entire image is dazzling, fo rShe is the mind of all virtues, shining like gems and precious stones. Her beauty is beyond comparison in the three worlds. 75.Om Bilvanilayaayai namaha Resider Under Bilva Tree : Goddess Lakshmi, Mother Nature in Her pristine form, resided under the bilva tree, whose leaves are offered as worship to the gods. 76.Om Varaarohaayai namaha Ready to offer Boons : resplendent in all her glory, She is ever 77.Om Yashasvinyai namaha Reputed : The Supreme Goddess, slender and beautiful like a lotus, is reputed to be the embodiment of Highest Knowledge and Ultimate Reality. 78.Om Vasundharaayai namaha Daughter of the Earth : Goddess Lakshmi, Daughter of the Earth, creates, preseres and destroys the universe for Her own pleasure. She is changeless, yet is the cause of all changes. 79.Om Harinyai namaha Deer-like : Although attributeless, Goddess Lakshmi assumes the most beautiful form, and like a deer, is ever graceful and gentle. 80.Om Hemamaalinyai namaha Having Golden garlands : The beautiful Goddess, having emerged from the Ocean of Milk on a lotus flower, is ever fond of wearing the golden flower garlands that bedecks Her bosom supremely. 81.Om Dhanadhaanya karyai namaha Bestower of Wealth and Foodgrains : Goddess Lakshmi, symbolic of wealth and prosperity, is also the Goddess of foodgrains. She fulfils the desires of the ever-faithful and showers. Her grace on them 82.Om Siddhaye namaha Ever ready to protect : The great Supreme Goddess is always ready to protect anyone who seeks Her blessings and grace. She is benevolent, compassionate, forgiving and loving. 83.Om Straina Sowmyaayai namaha Showering Goodness on Women : The compassionate, loving Mother of the world is Goddess Lakshmi. She provides succour to Her loved ones, especially women, showering Her divine grace on them. 84.Om Shubha Pradaayai namaha Granter of Auspicious things : The auspicious and benevolent Goddess Lakshmi makes everyone affluent with all kinds of riches. She is the treasury, the fountainhead from which flows the material that the universe is built of. 85.Om Nrupaveshma Gathanandayai namaha Loves to live in Palaces : Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, power and knowledge, loves to dwell in palaces, meaning that she resides in those who are large-hearted, for She Herself is most bountiful. 86.Om Brahmavishivaayai namaha Trinity of Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva : The supreme Goddess, the cause of all changes and creation, is the mistress of all the three works, Even Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma revere Her, for She is the beloved of all. 87.Om Varalakshmyai namaha Granter of Bounty : Goddess Lakshmi is repository of all virtues. She is ever bountiful and compassionate, bestowing all kinds of riches and happiness on whoever worships Her truly. 88.Om Vasupradaayai namaha Bestower of Wealth : All virtues are embedded in the virtuous Goddess Lakshmi, and by Her grace, one accomplishes one's desire. She is the personification of benevolence and bestows lavishly. 89.Om Shubhaayai namaha Auspicious : Goddess Lakshmi, also called Shubha, is the harbinger of good auspicies, for She is full of bliss and good virtues, worshipped by all, loved by all, even by the gods. Endowed with everything auspicious She spells success and prosperity. 90.Om Hiranya Praakaarayai namaha Amidst Gold : The great goddess, with her gracious and radiant experience, stands out amidst the glittering gold- like rays of a thousand suns. 91.Om Samudra Tanayaayai namaha Beloved daughter of the Ocean of Milk : When the Ocean of Milk was churned, there emerged fourteen gems. Emerging out of it as one of them, Goddess Lakshmi chose Vishnu's companionship forever. 92.Om Jayaayai namaha Goddess of victory : As the triumphant victor, Goddess Lakshmi is the element of success in al lactions, pervading the three worlds wit her faultless brilliance, she is Supreme, She is Omniscient. 93.Om Mangalaayai namaha Most auspicious : Goddess Lakshmi is the source of all that is good and auspicious. She is the harbinger of good auspicies. 94.Om Devyai namaha The diety : She is Pure Consciousness, unformulated or undifferentiated. Unsupported, She is the support of the universe. 95.Om Vishnuvaksha Stala stithayai namaha Residing in Vishnu's chest : residing in the chest of Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi worships and adores her consort. They are the two aspects of the Ultimate Reality. 96.Om Pushtiaayai namaha Possessor of all Wealth : A true devotee gets immense richness and happiness, and never suffers prication. For the most benevolent Goddess Lakshmi is the possessor of all wealth and is bounteous. 97.Om Vishnupatnyai namaha Consort of Vishnu : When Goddess Laksmi emerged from the ocean of Milk, Vishnu chose her as His consort. She is the Darling of the three worlds, being gentle, loving and benevolent and beautiful. 98.Om Prasannakshyai namaha Lively eyed : Goddess Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotus petals, who is gold-hued, who has in her hand a lotus flower, is soft and gentle like the lotus stern, and She showers Her loved ones with Her blessings. 99.Om Naaraayana Samaashritaayai namaha Sought refuge in Narayana : Goddess Lakshmi, the beloved consort of Vishnu, sought refuge in His chest after emerging from the lotus. Vishnu is the power that sustains the world, and Goddess Lakshmi represents the inherent energy in that power. 100.Om Daaridrya Dwamsinyai namaha Destroyer of Poverty : being a treasure of kindness, the great Goddess displels all ignorance, and eliminates poverty, She is the personification of kindness and benevolence. 101.Om Devyai namaha Goddess : The gracious Goddess is the darling daughter of the entire universe. Even luminaries like the sun and the moon, and the gods and mortals worship her devotedly. 102.Om Sarvopadrava Nivaarinyai namaha Dispeller of All distresses : the primordial power of the Ultimate being the focal point of everything we expericence, Goddess Lakshmi is full of compassion and out of love for Her devoteed, she relieves them of all their distresses. 103.Om Navadurgaayai namaha All nine forms of Durga : The Omniscient, most powerful Goddess, assumes all the nine forms of Goddess durga, for Goddess Lakshmi is Durga, Lakshmi, ie the Ultimate form of Realilty. 104.Om Mahaakaalyai namaha A form of Kali : Goddess Lakshmi, armed with many radiant weapons in all Her eighteen hands, is also MahaKali, the vanquisher of the demon Mahishasura. 105.Om Trikaala Gyana Sampannayai namaha Aware of the Past, Present and Future : Pure as the rain-drenched sky, charming and untouched by impurity, Goddess Lakshmi is aware of the happenings of the past, the present and the future. 106.Om Bhuvaneshvaryai namaha Supreme Deity : As ruler of the whole universe, Goddess Lakshmi holds a pitcher of nectar in one hand, and the other , a bell constantly ringing - these proclaim Her victory. She is ever victorious. 107.Om Udaaraangaayai namaha Endowed with a beautiful body : Goddess Lakshmi is not only the Goddess of wealth, but also of beauty. She dazzles in all her splendour, exuding charm and grace, and is the focus of all admiration. 108.Om Mahalakshmi Devataayai namaha The Great Goddess : She is beyond comparison. Her glory is ineffable, incomparable and endless. She is the Supreme, the Ultimate Reality, without form, yet creating forms. Jai Maa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2002 Report Share Posted March 23, 2002 thanks dear baba, for providing us with the english translation of goddess lakshmi's 108 names... it will help all those who are not well-versed in sanskrit! that is very considerate of you!! love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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