Mahalakshmi Astothram
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Mahalakshmi Astothram
Namastestu Mahamaye Shreepeethe sura poojite Shanka Chakra Gadha haste Mahalakshmi Namostute
O Cause of the Maha Maya, My salutation to You Who is worshipped by the gods And holding a conch, discuss and a mace in Her hands O Mahalakshmi, I salute You
Namaste Garudarudhe Kolasura bhayankari Sarva papa hare devi Mahalakshmi Namosthuthe.
O rider of the Garuda, and striker of terror in the heart of the demon Kolasura my salutation to You O remover of every sin O Mahalakshmi, I salute You.
Sarvajne sarva varade Sarva dushta bhayankari Sarva dukha hare devi Mahalakshmi Namostute You are All knowing, bestower of everything
You cause terror to all sinners O remover of all griefs, O Mahalakshmi, I salute You.
Siddhi buddhi prade devi Bhakti mukti pradayini Mantra moorte sada devi Mahalakshmi Namostute
You are the giver of the powers and the wisdom You bestow both devotion and liberation You are the form of the mantra, O Mahalakshmi, I salute You
Adyanta rahite devi Adi shakti Maheshwari Yogaje yoga sambhute Mahalakshmi Namostute
You have no Beginning or End You are the Original Energy and the Great Ruler You are born of Yoga I salute You, O Mahalakshmi
Sthula sukshme maha raudre Maha shakti mahodari Maha papa hare devi Mahalakshmi Namostute
You are very big as well as very minute You are the terrifying You are the Great Shakti, the One with the great Stomach You are the remover of all sins I salute You, O Mahalakshmi
Padmasana sthithe devi Parabrahma swaroopini Parameshi jagan mata Mahalakshmi Namostute
You are sitting in the lotus position You are the personification of the Great Lord You are the Great Ruler You are the Mother of the Universe I salute You,O Mahalakshmi
Shwetambara dhare dhevi Nanalankara shobhite Jagasthithe Jaganmata Mahalakshmi Namostute
You are wearing a white cloth You are resplendent with a great variety of adornments You pervade the Universe and You are the Mother of the Universe O Mahalakshmi, I salute you
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Varalakshmi Vratham
Posted by Admin on 4:14 PM
Varalakshmi Vratham
Varalakshmi Vratham is a popular ritual observed by married women in South India and Maharashtra. In 2014, the date of Varalakshmi Vratham is August 8. Goddess Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth and prosperity – is worshipped on this day.
Varalakshmi literally means the boon granting goddess. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalaksmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength.
Varalakshmi Vratham Myth
According to Hindu mythology, once Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva about a vratha that will be beneficial to women. Lord Shiva then mentioned the importance of Varalakshmi Vratha. The conversation on Varalakshmi Vratha between Parvati and Shiva takes place in the Skanda Purana.
To illustrate the importance of the Vratha, Lord Shiva narrates the story of Charumati. Pleased with Charumati's devotion to her husband and family, Goddess Lakshmi appeared in her dream and asked her to perform the Varalakshmi Vratha. The pious Charumati invited all her neighbors, friends and relatives and performed the Varalakshmi puja as directed by Goddess Lakshmi. Soon after the puja, all the people who participated in the puja where blessed with wealth and prosperity.
According to another Hindu legend, the origin of Varalakshmi Vratha is associated with a game of dice played between Lord Shiva and Parvati. Goddess Parvati who was winning all the games was accused of cheating by Lord Shiva. So they decided to appoint Chitranemi, a gana of Shiva, as the umpire. Chitranemi ruled in favor of Lord Shiva and this angered Goddess Parvati who cursed him to be a leper. Shiva asked Parvati to forgive Chitranemi and she agreed to revoke the curse if he watched Varalakshmi Vratha performed by pious women. The tradition of Varalakshmi Vratha started from then onwards.
Varalakshmi Vratham is a popular ritual observed by married women in South India and Maharashtra. In 2014, the date of Varalakshmi Vratham is August 8. Goddess Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth and prosperity – is worshipped on this day.
Varalakshmi literally means the boon granting goddess. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshipping Ashtalaksmi – the eight goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Learning, Love, Fame, Peace, Pleasure, and Strength.
Varalakshmi Vratham Myth
According to Hindu mythology, once Goddess Parvati asked Lord Shiva about a vratha that will be beneficial to women. Lord Shiva then mentioned the importance of Varalakshmi Vratha. The conversation on Varalakshmi Vratha between Parvati and Shiva takes place in the Skanda Purana.
To illustrate the importance of the Vratha, Lord Shiva narrates the story of Charumati. Pleased with Charumati's devotion to her husband and family, Goddess Lakshmi appeared in her dream and asked her to perform the Varalakshmi Vratha. The pious Charumati invited all her neighbors, friends and relatives and performed the Varalakshmi puja as directed by Goddess Lakshmi. Soon after the puja, all the people who participated in the puja where blessed with wealth and prosperity.
According to another Hindu legend, the origin of Varalakshmi Vratha is associated with a game of dice played between Lord Shiva and Parvati. Goddess Parvati who was winning all the games was accused of cheating by Lord Shiva. So they decided to appoint Chitranemi, a gana of Shiva, as the umpire. Chitranemi ruled in favor of Lord Shiva and this angered Goddess Parvati who cursed him to be a leper. Shiva asked Parvati to forgive Chitranemi and she agreed to revoke the curse if he watched Varalakshmi Vratha performed by pious women. The tradition of Varalakshmi Vratha started from then onwards.
