629--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI- Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

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Question from Gyandesh:

Firstly, I would like to send my greetings to all the devotees of this

wonderfull . Over the past few weeks I have been listenening

over and over to the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam sung by Shree Maa. I am still

overwhelmed by the beauty in which it is sung and the true meaning of

it. What i would like to know is if anyone knows the 'story' of when

this Ashtakam was originally composed. I once heard of there being songs

of praises sung to Maha Lakshmi when She emerged from the churning of

the ocean. Thanks for any Information.

 

Swamiji's response:

Yes, we all know the story of the Samudra Mantan, the churning of the

Ocean of Pure Consciousness. First came out the deadly poison, which

Shiva drank to save creation. Then Indra and all the Gods sang the

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, and in the Chandi Path is says, Sarvasyadi

Mahalakshmi Triguna Parameshwari. First and foremost is Mahalakshmi, the

Supreme Goddess beyond the Three Gunas.