Who composed Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam?

Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is traditionally attributed to Indra (Padma Purana).

How many verses are in Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam?

Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam has 11 verses, set in the Anushtup metre.

Which deity is Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam addressed to?

Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is a prayer to Mahalakshmi.

In which languages can I read Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam?

ChantWise offers Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam in English, Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati. This page is the English version, written in IAST script.

Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam in English

श्री महालक्ष्मी अष्टकम्

Padma Purana Deity: Mahalakshmi Metre: Anushtup 11 verses

Just eight verses, but they pack a punch. Indra composed this after Mahalakshmi appeared in her warrior form to destroy the demon Kolasura and save the gods. Every verse ends with the same line: "Mahalakshmi Namostu Te" (Salutations to Mahalakshmi). That repetition is the whole point. It builds, verse after verse, describing a different form of her grace each time. People chant it on Fridays, during Lakshmi puja, during Navaratri. It's short enough to memorize and powerful enough that you'll want to.

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The opening verses are below.

Stōtram

indra uvāca

namastē:'stu mahāmāyē śrīpīṭhē surapūjitē

śaṅkhacakragadāhastē mahālakṣmi namō:'stu tē

namastē garuḍārūḍhē kōlāsurabhayaṅkari

sarvapāpaharē dēvi mahālakṣmi namō:'stu tē

sarvajñē sarvavaradē sarvaduṣṭabhayaṅkari

sarvaduḥkhaharē dēvi mahālakṣmi namō:'stu tē

siddhibuddhipradē dēvi bhuktimuktipradāyini

mantramūrtē sadā dēvi mahālakṣmi namō:'stu tē

ādyantarahitē dēvi ādyaśakti mahēśvari

yōgajē yōgasambhūtē mahālakṣmi namō:'stu tē

Stōtram

trikālaṁ yaḥ paṭhēnnityaṁ mahāśatruvināśanam

mahālakṣmīrbhavēnnityaṁ prasannā varadā śubhā

iti śrī mahālakṣmyaṣṭakam

That's the opening and the closing. The full Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam continues for 5 more verses in between.

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Frequently asked about Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

Who composed Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam?: Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is traditionally attributed to Indra (Padma Purana).
How many verses are in Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam?: Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam has 11 verses, set in the Anushtup metre.
Which deity is Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam addressed to?: Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is a prayer to Mahalakshmi.
In which languages can I read Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam?: ChantWise offers Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam in English, Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati. This page is the English version, written in IAST script.