chamunda swami ji

Laksmi Ji


Goddess Lakshmi is the beautiful and bountiful dieity in the Hindu pantheon who showers material and worldly wealth on her devotees. She is beyond any name and form. She personifies divine bliss and magnanimity.

1. :: Prakruti | Nature ::

Goddess Lakshmi is nature, the center of all, the manifested and the unaffected.

2. :: Vikruti | Multi-Faceted Nature ::

Attributed with a multi-faceted nature, Goddess Lakshmi Assumes many forms. She is known by numerous names and yet is attribute less.

3. :: Vidya | Wisdom ::

Goddess Lakshmi is the inward movement of consciousness toward liberation or realization of the
ultimate.

4. :: Sarvabhootahitaprada | Granter of Universal Pleasures ::

All pleasures are dependent upon the grace of Goddess Lakshmi. As a repository of knowledge and wisdom, she personifies pleasantries and blesses her devotees with goodness.

5. :: Shraddha | Devoted ::

The Goddess, who can be realized only by sincere devotion, is ever fond of her devotees. By one’s devotion, one can grasp the ultimate reality.

6. :: Vibhuti | 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 brings joy to them.

7. :: Surabhi | Celestial Being ::

The Goddess, who is the supreme form, is also a celestial being. She is worshipped by the highest, the Trimurtis.

8. :: Paramatmika | Omnipresent ::

Goddess Lakshmi is the supreme Goddess of the three worlds and is sole shelter for the distressed and the destitute.

9. :: Vachi | Nectar-Like Speech ::

Goddess Lakshmi, the graceful and beautiful Goddess, is attributed with speech like nectar, sweeter in melody than the divine nectar, or even the music of the veena.

10. :: Padmalaya | 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. :: Padma | Lotus ::

Emerging from the ocean of milk and nectar, seated on a lotus, Goddess Lakshmi is also called Padma. She adores the flower of lotus, and is herself like one-tender, supple and graceful.

12. :: Shuchi | Embodiment of Purity ::

Attributed with virtues of compassion, kindess, love, benevolence and mercy, among other things, the gracious supreme Goddess is the symbolic representation of purity.

13. :: Swaha | Shape of Swahadevi [ Auspicious ] ::

Goddess Lakshmi embodies all that is held auspicious. Her grace and blessings ensure all comforts and bestow fruits of labor and true devotion, for she is the source of all that is good and auspicious.

14. :: Swadha | Shape of Swadhadevi [ Inauspicious ]

Bestowed with auspiciousness and sacred attributes, Goddess Lakshmi also spells doom for those violating universal laws, becoming a sign of inauspiciousness for them.

15. :: Sudha | Nectar ::

The beneficent, most endearing and lovable Goddess Lakshmi dwells in everybody as the sweet nectar, as the source of all bliss and enjoyment. She is as sweet as honey and is the embodiment of charm and kindness.

16. :: Dhanya | Personification of Gratitude ::

The most benevolent, the most compassionate, the most endearing-with these attributes, Goddess Lakshmi dwells in everybody as the source of all bliss and enjoyment, for she is gratitude personified.

17. :: Hiranmayi | 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.

18. :: Lakshmi | Goddess of Wealth ::

Goddess Lakshmi is the source of all wealth, pwer and energy, dazzling in all her glory.

19. :: Nityapushta | 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.

20. :: Vibha | 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.

21. :: Aditi | 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 Amadeus feel belittled.

22. :: Deetya | An Answer to Prayers ::

Quickly dispelling all afflictions and fears, the beautiful Goddess protects her devotees as an answer to their prayers.

23. :: Deepta | Flame-Like ::

The gracious Goddess, most beautiful and graceful, shines with radiance, like that of a thousand suns.

24. :: Vasudha | Earth ::

As the Goddess of Earth, Goddess Lakshmi bestows her grace and love on her worshippers. Anyone seeking help from her will be blessed.

25. :: Vasudharini | Bearer of the Burden of Earth ::

Mother Lakshmi, the one who 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 their burden upon herself.

26. :: Kamala | Lotus ::

Although attribute less, Goddess Lakshmi has a lotus-like face, eyes, hands and feet which carry their fragance far and wide. Like the nectar in the lotus, she is ever sweet and endearing.

27. :: Kantha | Consort of Vishnu ::

As the beloved consort of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi is the light of the universe and its infinite existence.

28. :: Kamakshi | One with Attractive Eyes ::

The eternally beautiful Goddess Lakshmi is loved by all the Gods. Her eyes, radiating love and compassion, dazzle the vast universe with the knowledge and wisdom of infinite power which the gods recognize as the Ultimate Reality.

29. :: Kamalasambhava | Emanating from the Lotus ::

Goddess Lakshmi’s emergence out of the powerful and wave less Ocean of Milk and Nectar is significant, for she is without attributes, never changing, yet the cause of all changes.

30. :: Anugrahaprada | Granter Of Good Wishes ::

The ever-benevolent Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of all kinds of comforts to her devotees, granting them her grace, blessings and shelter.

31. :: Buddhi | Wisdom ::

She is self-luminous, ie, illuminates the senses, thereby dispelling ignorance.

32. :: Anagha | Sinless ::

She is untainted, absolute and pure consciousness. By mere concentration on her, every sin becomes a virtue.

33. :: Harivallabhi | Consort of Lord Hari ::

As Hari’s beloved, Goddess Lakshmi is his consort, and takes various forms when he manifests in the human form. She is the power of knowledge and the abode of all gods.

34. :: Ashoka | 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 that peace prevails.

35. :: Amrutha | Nectar ::

The Goddess is the Quintessence of nectar. The devotee feels incomparable bliss when he surrenders himself totally to her, transcending his ego.

36. :: Deepa | Radiant ::

The radiance emanating from Goddess Lakshmi overwhelms the mind of even her beloved. Every shining and resplendent in all her jewelry, she exudes divine charm and magnetism.

37. :: Lokashokavinashini | Remover of Universal Agonies ::

Without the blessings and grace of Goddess Lakshmi, it is impossible to accomplish any sacrificial rite. By surrendering unto her, one can be relieved of one’s agonies and distress.

38. :: Dharmanilaya | Establisher of Eternal Law ::

The great, ever-forgiving Goddess Lakshmi upholds the dharma, staying with the pious one, devoid of any immoral activities. The devotee is blessed with the grace of Goddess Lakshmi and is absolved of all sins.

39. :: Karuna | Compassionate ::

As Mother of the universe, Goddess Lakshmi is the Ocean of compassion and love. She is the Embodiment of peace, and giver of wealth that is sought.

40. :: Lokamatri | 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.

41. :: Padmapriya | Lover of Lotus ::

Goddess Lakshmi, seated on a lotus and emerging from the Ocean of Milk and Nectar, is extremely fond of the flower. Her garland of lotuses is significant - Her beauty transcends all when she is wearing a garland.

42. :: Padmahasta | Having Lotus-Like 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.

43. :: Padmakshya | 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.

44. Padasundari =Beautiful Like The Lotus

Radiant and glowing 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.

45. :: Padmodbhava | One who emerged out of the Lotus ::

When the Ocean of Milk and Nectar was churned, divine oddess emerged our of the lotus and looked so beautiful that everyone sang her praises.

46. :: Padmamukhi | Lotus - Faced ::

Goddess Lakshmi, gentle and beautiful like the lotus flower, is benevolence personified. With her lotus-like face, she is the source of all speech.

47 :: Padmanabhapriya | Beloved of Padmanabha ::

Padmanabha, another name of Lord Vishnu, is consciousness, and his power is Lakshmi, his beloved consort. There is no distinction between them.

48. :: Rama | Pleaser of The Lord ::

As Rama, Goddess Lakshmi roams the three worlds, keeping a watchful eye on her faithful devotees, and showering on them her grace and blessings.

49. :: Padmamaladhara | Wearer of Lotus Garland ::

Bedecked with a garland of lotuses, the graceful Goddess is the Queen of the universe, moving and nonmoving. Since she emanates from the lotus, She is fond of the flower.

50. :: Devi | Goddess ::

Goddess Lakshmi is beyond comparison. Her glory is ineffable, incomparable and endless. She is the Supreme, the Ultimate Reality, without form, yet creating forms.

51. :: Padmini | Lotus ::

The beloved daughter of the Ocean of Milk and Nectar, emerging from the waters on a lotus, is the Granter of divine bliss. Like the lotus, she personifies beauty and tenderness.

52. :: Padmagandhini | Having the fragrance of the Lotus ::

The Great Goddess, emerging from the lotus, has the fragrance of the lotus, as well as its beauty and tenderness.

53. :: Punyagandha | Having Divine Perfume ::

The beautiful and gracious Goddess engulfs the whole universe with her being and divine fragrance. Her lotus-like appearance exudes a heavenly perfume that pervades everywhere.

54. :: Suprasanna = Ever Cheerful and Beaming

The supreme Goddess, ever beautiful and readiant in all her
Splendour, is the embodiment of loveliness, grace and charm; ompassion and love; and power and infinity. She is ever cheerful, a smile playing on her lips.

55. Prasandabhimukhi = Emerging to Grant Boons

People who worship Goddess Lakshmi sincerely get the desired boon and attain perfection, for She is ever ready to fulfill the wishes of Her devotees.


56. Prabha = Radiant Like The Sun

Fond of the golden colour, Goddess Lakshmi is always reflecting the radiance in Her sparkle, like a thousand brilliant suns

57. Chandravadana = Moon-Faced


Goddess Lakshmi is likened to the moon in appearance and in coolness. She is a virtue of goodness, showering the quintessence of nectar on her worshippers.

58. Chanda= 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.

59. Chandrasahodari = Sister Of The Moon

Goddess Lakshmi is considered to be the moon’s sister, for both emerged out of the Ocean of Milk and Nectar when it was churned by the gods. Her appearance is radiant like that of the moon-calm and peaceful.

60.Chaturbhuja = Four- Shouldered

The Almighty Goddess Lakshmi is attributed with four arms, and in her arms She carries a lotus, discus, coins and a conch shell. She is the Infinite Power.

61.Chandrarupa = Moon-Faced

The ever-radiant, beautiful Goddess Lakshmi, with her moon-like face, reflects the cool, silvery luminescence of the moon. She is virtue personified.

62.Indira = Radiant Like The Sun

Seated on a golden throne in the Ocean of Nectar, She shines with the brilliance of a thousand rising suns.

63.Indusheetala = Cool Like The Moon

Goddess Lakshmi is cool in temperament like the moon. She is the power that inspires our minds, which are otherwise conditioned by various limitations, to free ourselves from sins.

64. Ahladajanani = Source Of Happiness

The benevolent Goddess Lakshmi rules the entire universe, bringing joy and happiness to her faithful devotees. She is the personification of divine bliss.

65. Pushti = Healthy

Full of the bliss of youth, the Goddess us tender but at the same time bouncing with good health. She is the divine mother who blesses her children with good health.

66. Shiva= Auspicious

The beautiful Goddess, radiant and dazzling like a thousand suns, portends all that is auspicious, for She embodies the Primordial Energy.

67. Shivakari= Source of Auspicious Things

Goddess Lakshmi, embodying auspiciousness, is the Primordial Energy invoked by devotees for their well-being.

68.Satya = The Ultimate 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.

69.Vimala

The most benevolent, the most loving, the most powerful, Goddess Lakshmi is the mine of all virtues, as pure as the best gems.

70. Vishwajanani = 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.

71. Pushti = Possessor Of All Wealth

A true devotees gets immense riches and happiness, and never suffers privation, for the most benevolent Goddess Lakshmi is the possessor of all wealth and is bounteous.

72. Daridriyanashini = Remover Of Poverty

By her glory, Goddess Lakshmi procures for her devoted ones every kind of wealth and prosperity, thus removing their poverty.

73.Preeta Puckering = One With Pleasing Eyes

In the ocean of her beauty, Goddess Lakshmi’s eyes are gentle and pleasing. They are every watchful, seeing everything, and are full of compassion and divine love.

74. Shanta = Peaceful and Calm

Ecstatic with a smiling face, as a sign of Her inner bliss, She shines with the seven colors of the rainbow. Just as a peacock dances with pleasure at the sight of clouds, she makes the minds of devotees dance with bliss, dispelling their troubled thoughts.

75. Shuklamalambara = Wearer Of White Garland and Attire

On emerging from the ocean of Milk and Nectar seated on a lotus, She looked so radiant and beautiful that the great ocean gave her a graland of imperishable white flowers. Resplendent in white garland and attire, She personifies purity.

76. Bhaskari = Radiant Like the Sun

Goddess Laskshmi’s entire image is dazzling, for she is the mine of all virtues, shining like gems and precious stones. Her beauty is beyond comparison in the three worlds.

77. Bilvanilaya = One Who Resides Under Bilva Tree

Goddess Lakshmi, Mother Nature in her pristine form, resided under the bilva tree, whose leaves are offered to the gods while worshipping.

78. Vararoha= Ready to Bestow Boons

Resplendent in al her glory, She is ever compassionated and benevolent, always ready to bestow boons on the viruous.

79.Yashaswini= Reputed

The supreme Goodess, slender and beautiful like a lotus, is reputed to the embodiment of Highest Knowledge and Ultimate Reality.

80. Vasundhara = Daughter Of The Earth

Goddess Lakshmi, Daughter of the Earth, creates, preserves and destroys the universe. She is Herself changeless, yet is the cause of all changes.

81. Udaranga = 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 everybody’s admiration.

82. Harini = Deer-Like

Although attribute less, Goddess Lakshmi assumes the most beautiful form and like a deer, is ever graceful and gentle.

83. Hemamalini = Wearing Golden-Hued Garlands

The beautiful Goddess, having emerged from the Ocean of Mile and Nectar on a lotus flower, is ever fond of wearing garlands of golden-hued flowers that bedeck her bosom beautifully.

84. Dhanadhanyaki = Bestower Of Wealth And Foodgrains

Goddess Lakshmi, symbolic of wealth and prosperity, is also the Goddess of food grains. She fulfills the desires of the ever-faithful and showers her grace on them.

85. Siddi = Ever Ready To Protect

The great Supreme Goddess is ever ready to protect anyone who seeks her blessings and grace. She is benevolent, loving, compassionate and forgiving.

86. Straina Soumya = Possessing Feminine Gentleness

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.


87. Shubhaprada = Granter Of Auspicious Things

The auspicious and benevolent Goddess Lakshmi showers her devotees with riches of all kinds. She is the treasury, the fountainhead from which flows the material that the universe is built of.

88. Nrupaveshvagathananda = 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.

89. Varalashmi = Granter Of Bounty

Goddess Lakshmi is the repository of all virtues. She is every bountiful and compassionate to those who worship her with sincerity. She is ever willing to bestow riches and happiness on her true devotees.

90. Vasuprada = Bestowe 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 wealth.

91. Shubha = Auspicious

Goddess Lakshmi, also called Shubha, is the bringer of goods auspices, 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.

92. Hiranyapraka = Amidst Gold

The great Goddess, with her gracious and radiant experience, stands out amidst the glittering gold-like rays of a thousand suns.

93. Samudratanaya = Beloved Daughter Of The Ocean Of Milk

When the Ocean of Mild and Nectar was churned, there emerged fourteen gems. Emerging out of it, as one of the gems, was Goddess Lakshmi who chose Vishnu’s companionship for ever.

94. Jaya = Goddess Of Victory

As the triumphant victor, Goddess Lakshmi is the element of success in all actions, pervading the three worlds with her faultless brilliance. She is Omniscient and Supreme.

95.Mangala = Most Auspicious

Goddess Lakshmi is the source of all that is good and auspicious. She is the harbinger of good auspices.

96. Devi = The Deity

She is Pure Consciousness, unformulated or undifferentiated. Unsupported, She is the support of the whole universe.

97. Vishnuvakshasthalsthith = Resding in Vishnus’ Chest

Residing in the chest of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laskshmi worships and adores her consort. They are the two aspects of the ultimate reality.

98. Vishnupatni = Consort Of Vishnu

When Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the Ocean of Milk and Nectar, Lord Vishnu chose Her as his consort. She is the darling of the three worlds, being gentle, loving, benevolent and beautiful.

99. Pransannakshi = Lively-Eyed

Goddess Lakshmi, whose eyes are like the petals of a Lotus, who is golden-hued, who holds a lotus flower in her hand, is soft and gentle like the lotus stem. She showers her loved ones with her blessing.

100. Narayana Samashrita= Sought Refuge in Naryanan

Goddess Lakshmi, the beloved consort of Vishnu, sought refuge in his chest after emerging from the lotus. The great Lord Vishnu is the power that sustains the world, and Goddess Lakshmi represents the inderent energy in that power.

101. Daridriya Dhwamsini = Destroyer Of Poverty

Being a treasure of kindness, the great goddess dispels all ignorance, and eliminates poverty. She is the personification of kindness an benevolence.

102. Devi= Goddess

The Gracious Goddess is the darling Daugher of the entire universe. Even luminaries like the sun and the moon, and the gods and mortals worship her with sincere devotion.

103. Sarvapadravanivarini = Dispeller Of All Distresses

The primordial power of the Ultimate being the focal point of everthing we experience, Godess Lakshmi is full of compassion and love for her devotees, and so She relieves the of all their distresses.

104. Navandurga = All nine Forms of Durga

The Omniscient, most powerful Goddess, assumes all the nine forms of Goddess Durga, for Goddess Lakshmi is Durga, and Durga is lakshmi, ie , the Ultimate form of Reality.

105. Mahakali= A Form Of Kali

Goddess Lakshmi, armed with many radiant weapons in all her hands, is also Mahakali the vanquisher of the demon Mahishasura

106.Braham-Vishnu-Shivatmika= Trinity Of Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva

The Supreme Goddess is the Mistress of all the three worlds. Even shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma revere her , for she is the beloved of all.

107. Trikalagyanasampanna = Omniscient

Pure as the rain- drenched sky, charming and untouched by impurity, goddess Lakshmi is aware of the happeinig of the past, the present and the future.

108. Bhuvaneshwarya = Supreme Deity

As Ruler of the whole universe, goddess Lakshmi holds a pitcher of nectar in one hand, and in the other, a bell that is constantly ringing. These proclaim her victory. She is always victorious.


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