Goddess Lakshmi, in Hindu Mythology, has been offered a significant place. She is the vedic deity who bestows the devotee fortune, prosperity, wealth, and happiness. As she is the divine consort of Lord Vishnu, it is believed that you can get the blessings of lord Vishnu by worshipping her. The word Lakshmi according to astrologers, is originally a Sanskrit word. The word is “Laks,” which means “observing or perceiving.” Another term for the word is Lakshya which means “objective” or “aim.”
Sri and goddess Lakshmi
Another sacred name of the goddess lakshmi is sri. The holy name evokes grace, abundance, luxury, and prosperity. According to popular Hindu belief, “Aum” represents the mystical world, and “Shri” is related to earthly pleasures. Therefore whenever you chant the “Sri” or “Shree” mantra, you can feel a divine aura around you. It is believed that any mantra you chant after pronouncing the “Sri” or “Shree” mantra will surely provide you with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi.
Goddess Lakshmi- a divine power of wealth and prosperity
As mentioned in the Satapatha Brahmana, a Hindu vedic treatise, Goddess Lakshmi is the source of optimistic energy. The divine power of sri or goddess Lakshmi offers wealth and property to both gods and human beings. Therefore, the Lakshya of human life is also under the influence of the goddess Laksmi. If you dive deep, you will understand that your life’s purpose is to know your inner self. The goddess is believed to offer you everything from luck to weather to fill your life with abundance and happiness. The goddess is also thought to guide you to realize the proper aspect of your life. She leads your life so that you can get a clear view of moral duty or Dharma, prosperity or Arth, desires or Karma, and liberation or Moksha.
The history of the origin of Goddess Lakshmi
The goddess Lakshmi is mentioned in the oldest textbook of the world, Rigveda. The goddess’s name can be found in the “Shri Sukta” hymns of the Rigveda. According to the Bhagavad Purana, the goddess was born during Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the ocean.
Another ancient Hindu scripture mentions that Goddess lakshmi is one of the three primary female deities. The other two female deities include Godess Parvathi and Goddess Saraswati. She is also the wife of Lord Vishnu and is associated with weather and abundance.
A sculpture been found of the goddess Lakshmi in Kaushambi. The history of the statue dates back to the third century BC. Also, several sculptures from the Gupta dynasty have been found from the fourth century AD. With time, the relevance of the goddess lakshmi increased, making her one of the most revered goddesses. During the 10th century AD, as history mentions, separate shrines of the goddess Lakshmi were built within the confines of Visnu temples.
Why seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi?
Goddess Lakshmi has always been associated with Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu Mythologies, it is believed that the goddess took birth along with Lord Vishnu to save the world and restore Dharma. Atharva Veda mentions that thousands of Lakshmis are born daily to fulfill the world with bliss and prosperity. The goddess, when pleased with the devotion of her worshiper, offers them both material and spiritual wealth.
Goddess Mahalakshmi, according to vedic astrology, is believed to offer you the following characteristics:
- Knowledge
- Happiness
- Courage
- Intelligence
- Name
- Fame
- Health
- Long life
- Strength
According to vedic traditions, Goddess Mahalakshmi rules over the following worldly materials:
- Food grains
- Gold
- Gemstones
- Valuables
Items that you can keep to please goddess Lakshmi
The following are considered the most auspicious things that you can keep to please Goddess Lakshmi:
- Lakshmi idols (stone, clay, or metal)
- Shell or conch
- Lakshmi Kavach
- Lakshmi Paduka
- Chunris
- Shree Yantra
- Lotus seed mala
- Puja ingredients
- Lakshmi rudraksha
- Puja’s vessels
Mantra to worship goddess Lakshmi
The following are the most potent Lakshmi mantras that you can chat about while paring to the goddess.
- Om Shring Hring Kling Tribhuvan Mahalakshmyai Asmaakam Daaridray Naashay Prachur Dhan Dehi Dehi Kling Hring Shring Om |
- Om Shring Hring Kling Aing Saung Om Hring Ka A Ee La Hring Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hring Sakal Hring Saung Aing Kling Hring Shring Om |
- Om Sarvabaadhaa Vinirmukto, Dhan Dhaanyah Sutaanvitah | Manushyo Matprasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah Om ||
- Om Shree Mahalakshmyai Cha Vidraahe Vishnu Patrayai Cha Dheemahi Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat Om ||
Conclusion
So, the goddess Lakshmi is associated with the natural elements. Without her blessings, you can never imagine a happy and prosperous life. Seek prosperity and happy life by worshipping the goddess. Consult a reputed astrologer to learn more about the detailed “puja vidhi” for worshipping goddess Lakshmi.