What are some of the qualities of Lakshmi described in the Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali?

Lakshmi is described as auspicious (Mangala), compassionate (Ati-karuna), and the destroyer of suffering (Dukha-nivarak). She is also associated with prosperity and beauty.

What benefits are associated with reciting the Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali?

Reciting this hymn is believed to destroy all sins, conquer enemies, eliminate poverty, and avert defeat. It is also said to promote longevity and bring about auspiciousness.

What does 'Sarva Prana Swaroopa' mean in the context of Lakshmi?

'Sarva Prana Swaroopa' means that Lakshmi is the embodiment of the life force in all beings. She is the essence of all living things and the source of vitality.

What does the name 'Kumudananda' signify about Lakshmi?

'Kumudananda' means 'one who brings joy to the Kumuda flowers'. It symbolizes Lakshmi's association with beauty, purity, and the blossoming of positive qualities.

To whom is Lakshmi described as dear in the Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali?

Lakshmi is described as dear to Vishnu, the destroyer of Kaitabha ('kaitabharipriya'). This highlights her role as Vishnu's consort and her association with his divine power.

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Laxmi Stotra

brahmajñā brahmasukhadā brahmaṇyā brahmarūpiṇī |
sumatiḥ subhagā sundā prayatirniyatiryatiḥ || 1 ||

sarvaprāṇasvarūpā ca sarvēndriyasukhapradā |
saṁvinmayī sadācārā sadātuṣṭā sadānatā || 2 ||

kaumudī kumudānandā kuḥ kutsitatamōharī |
hr̥dayārtiharī hāraśōbhinī hānivāriṇī || 3 ||

sambhājyā saṁvibhajyā:’:’jñā jyāyasī janihāriṇī |
mahākrōdhā mahātarṣā maharṣijanasēvitā || 4 ||

kaiṭabhāripriyā kīrtiḥ kīrtitā kaitavōjjhitā |
kaumudī śītalamanāḥ kausalyāsutabhāminī || 5 ||

kāsāranābhiḥ kā tā yā:’:’pyēṣēyattāvivarjitā | [sā]
antikasthā:’tidūrasthā hr̥dayasthā:’mbujasthitā || 6 ||

municittasthitā maunigamyā māndhātr̥pūjitā |
matisthirīkartr̥kāryanityanirvahaṇōtsukā || 7 ||

mahīsthitā ca madhyasthā dyusthitā:’dhaḥsthitōrdhvagā |
bhūtirvibhūtiḥ surabhiḥ surasiddhārtihāriṇī || 8 ||

atibhōgā:’tidānā:’tirūpā:’tikaruṇā:’tibhāḥ |
vijvarā viyadābhōgā vitandrā virahāsahā || 9 ||

śūrpakārātijananī śūnyadōṣā śucipriyā |
niḥspr̥hā saspr̥hā nīlāsapatnī nidhidāyinī || 10 ||

kumbhastanī kundaradā kuṅkumālēpitā kujā |
śāstrajñā śāstrajananī śāstrajñēyā śarīragā || 11 ||

satyabhāḥ satyasaṅkalpā satyakāmā sarōjinī |
candrapriyā candragatā candrā candrasahōdarī || 12 ||

audaryaupayikī prītā gītā cautā giristhitā |
ananvitā:’pyamūlārtidhvāntapuñjaraviprabhā || 13 ||

maṅgalā maṅgalaparā mr̥gyā maṅgaladēvatā |
kōmalā ca mahālakṣmīḥ nāmnāmaṣṭōttaraṁ śatam || 14 ||

sarvapāpakṣayakaraṁ sarvaśatruvināśanam |
dāridryadhvaṁsanakaraṁ parābhavanivartakam || 15 ||

śatasaṁvatsaraṁ viṁśatyuttaraṁ jīvitaṁ bhavēt |
maṅgalāni tanōtyēṣā śrīvidyāmaṅgalā śubhā || 16 ||

iti nāradīyōpapurāṇāntargataṁ śrī lakṣmyaṣṭōttaraśatanāma stōtram |

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