Shri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Shri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali (Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali) is a collection of 108 sacred names of Goddess Mahalakshmi. In Sanatan Dharma, chanting these 108 names is considered very auspicious. Each name describes a particular quality, form, power and grace of Goddess Lakshmi.
There is a tradition of reciting these 108 names with devotion on Friday, Diwali, Dhanteras, Kojagari Purnima, Varalakshmi Vrat and daily Lakshmi Puja. According to religious beliefs, chanting Namavali with devotion and devotion increases the feeling of positivity, peace, contentment and devotion towards God in the mind.
What is Shri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatnamavali?
Ashtottara Shatnamavali means rosary of 108 holy names.
"Ashtotara" means 100 + 8, i.e. 108.
Through these names, devotees worship various forms of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
In these, many divine forms of the Goddess are described. Like-
Kamalvasini
Vishnupatni
Haripriya
Padma
Padmahasta
Padma Kshi
Padmamaladhara
Lokmata
Shri
Narayani
Mahalakshmi
Each The name symbolizes a special quality and power of the Devi.
108 names of many Gods and Goddesses are recited.
The special importance of 108 is also given in yoga and meditation.
This number is considered a symbol of completeness, spiritual balance and connection with God. Significance of 108 names of Goddess Lakshmi Dear
Lokmata — Mother of the entire universe
Narayani — Power of Lord Narayana
Shri — The embodiment of prosperity and auspiciousness
These names are remembered not only for material prosperity but also for inspiration of virtue, contentment and righteous life.
Shri Lakshmi Spiritual benefits of Ashtottara Shatnamavali
Reciting it with devotion as per religious beliefs –
✔ Positive energy is transmitted in the mind.
✔ Devotion towards Goddess Lakshmi increases.
✔ Mental peace and self-confidence develops.
✔ The feeling of love and harmony in the family is strengthened.
✔ Inspiration for responsibility and proper utilization of money is given.
✔ A feeling of gratitude towards God develops.
Important information:The above mentioned benefits are based on religious and spiritual beliefs. These should not be seen as a guarantee of any definite financial or miraculous outcome.
When to recite Shri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatnamavali?
Recitation of these 108 names is considered especially auspicious on the following occasions—
Every day. Morning
MethodTake bath and wear clean clothes.
Install the idol of Goddess Lakshmi at the place of worship.
Light ghee lamp and incense.
Offer lotus or red flower.
Chant Shri Sukta or Lakshmi Mantra.
Now recite 108 names with devotion. Do it.
Finally do Aarti and distribute Prasad.
- Om Prakrityai Namah ॥
- Om Viratyayi Namah ॥
- Om Vidyaayi Namah ॥
- Om Sarvabhutahitpradayai Namah ॥
- Om Shraddhayai Namah ॥
- Om Vibhutyai Namah ॥
- Om Surabhyai Namah ॥
- Om Paramatmikayai Namah ॥
- Om Vache Namah ॥
- Om Padmalayayai Namah ॥ 10 ॥
- Om Padmayai Namah ॥
- Om Shuchaye Namah ॥
- Om Swahayai Namah ॥
- Om Swadhayai Namah ॥
- Om Sudhaayai Namah ॥
- Om Dhanyayi Namah ॥
- Om Hiranmayyai Namah ॥
- Om Lakshmyai Namah ॥
- Om Nityapushtaayai Namah ॥
- Om Vibhavaryai Namah ॥ 20॥
- Om Aditya Namah ॥
- Om Ditye Namah ॥
- Om Deepayai Namah ॥
- Om Vasudhayai Namah ॥
- Om Vasudharinya Namah ॥
- Om Kamalaayi Namah ॥
- Om Kantaayai Namah ॥
- Om Kamakshyai Namah ॥
- Om Kshrirodhasambhavam Namah ॥
- Om Krodhasambhavaayai Namah ॥ 30 ॥
- Om Anugrahpradayai Namah ॥
- Om Buddhaye Namah ॥
- Om Anaghayai Namah ॥
- Om Harivallabhayi Namah ॥
- Om Ashokayai Namah ॥
- Om Amritayai Namah ॥
- Om Diptaayai Namah ॥
- Om Lokshokvinashinyay Namah ॥
- Om Dharmanilayayai Namah ॥
- Om Karunayai Namah ॥ 40 ॥
- Om Lokmatre Namah ॥
- Om Padmapriyayai Namah ॥
- Om Padmahastaayi Namah ॥
- Om Padmakshyai Namah ॥
- Om Padmasundaryai Namah ॥
- Om Padmodbhavaayi Namah ॥
- Om Padmamukhyai Namah ॥
- Om Padmanabhapriyai Namah ॥
- Om Ramayya Namah ॥
- Om Padmamaladharayai Namah ॥ 50 ॥
- Om Devyai Namah ॥
- Om Padminya Namah ॥
- Om Padmagandhinyai Namah ॥
- Om Punyagandhayai Namah ॥
- Om Suprasannayai Namah ॥
- Om Prasadabhimukhyai Namah ॥
- Om Prabhayai Namah ॥
- Om Chandravadnayai Namah ॥
- Om Chandrayai Namah ॥
- Om Chandrasahodyai Namah ॥ 60 ॥
- Om Chaturbhujayai Namah ॥
- Om Chandrarupayai Namah ॥
- Om Indirayai Namah ॥
- Om Indusheetalayai Namah ॥
- Om Ahladjananyai Namah ॥
- Om Pushtaayai Namah ॥
- Om Shivay Namah ॥
- Om Shivakaryai Namah ॥
- Om Satyai Namah ॥
- Om Vimalayai Namah ॥ 70 ॥
- Om Vishvajananyai Namah ॥
- Om Tushtaayai Namah ॥
- Om Daridryanashinyai Namah ॥
- Om Preeti Pushkarinya Namah ॥
- Om Shantaayai Namah ॥
- Om Shuklamalyambarayai Namah ॥
- Om Shriya Namah ॥
- Om Bhaskaryai Namah ॥
- Om Bilvanilaayai Namah ॥
- Om Vararohayai Namah ॥ 80 ॥
- Om Yashasvinyai Namah ॥
- Om Vasundharayai Namah ॥
- Om Udarangayai Namah ॥
- Om Harinyayi Namah ॥
- Om Hemmalinya Namah ॥
- Om Dhandhanyakarye Namah ॥
- Om Siddhaye Namah ॥
- Om Strainsaumyayai Namah ॥
- Om Shubhpradaye Namah ॥
- Om Nripaveshmagtanandaayai Namah ॥ 90 ॥
- Om Varlakshmyai Namah ॥
- Om Vasupradayai Namah ॥
- Om Shubhayai Namah ॥
- Om Hiranyaprakaraayai Namah ॥
- Om Samudratananayai Namah ॥
- Om Jayayai Namah ॥
- Om Mangala Devyai Namah ॥
- Om Vishnuvakshassthalsthitayai Namah ॥
- Om Vishnupatnyai Namah ॥
- Om Prasannaakshyai Namah ॥ 100॥
- Om Narayan Samashritayai Namah ॥
- Om Daridryadhvansinyai Namah ॥
- Om Devyai Namah ॥
- Om Sarvopadrava Varinyai Namah ॥
- Om Navadurgaayai Namah ॥
- Om Mahakalyai Namah ॥
- Om Brahmavishnu Shivatmikaayai Namah ॥
- Om Trikaljnanasampannayai Namah ॥ 108 ll
Adi Lakshmi
Dhana Lakshmi
Dhanya Lakshmi
Gaja Lakshmi
Santana Lakshmi
Vijaya Lakshmi
Vidya Lakshmi
Dhairya Lakshmi
Shri Sukta
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
Kanakadhara Stotra
Lakshmi Chalisa
SahasranamaOm Namo Narayanay
Shri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatnamavali (108 names)
॥ इति श्रीलक्ष्मीष्टोत्तरशतनामावलिः सम्पूर्णा ॥
Principal Forms of Goddess Lakshmi
Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in various forms, the most prominent of which are—
Collectively, these eight forms are known as Ashta Lakshmi.
FAQ
What is the Sri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali?
It is a collection of the 108 sacred names of Goddess Mahalakshmi, which are chanted during worship and spiritual practice (sadhana).
Can the 108 names be recited daily?
Yes, they can be recited daily or every Friday with devotion.
Can women also recite this?
Yes, this list of names is suitable for all devotees.
Does Friday hold special significance for this?
Yes, Friday is considered the day of Goddess Lakshmi; therefore, reciting the 108 names on this day is considered especially auspicious.
Should it be recited on Diwali?
Reciting it during the Lakshmi Puja on Diwali and Dhanteras is considered highly popular and auspicious.
Sri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali is not merely a collection of 108 names, but a remembrance of the divine attributes of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Each name inspires the devotee to walk the path of truth, contentment, service, virtuous conduct, and righteousness (Dharma). Recitation of these names with devotion and regularity fills the mind with peace, positivity and a feeling of devotion towards God.
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