The 108 Sacred Names of Goddess Lakshmi

Complete Shri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali

1. Om Prakrtyai Namaha – Salutations to the primordial nature
2. Om Vikrityai Namaha – Salutations to the multi-faceted one
3. Om Vidyayai Namaha – Salutations to the embodiment of knowledge
4. Om Sarvabhutahitapradayai Namaha – Salutations to the benefactor of all beings
5. Om Shraddayai Namaha – Salutations to the faithful one
6. Om Vibhutiyai Namaha – Salutations to the symbol of prosperity
7. Om Surabhyai Namaha – Salutations to the celestial fragrance
8. Om Paramatmikayai Namaha – Salutations to the supreme soul
9. Om Vache Namaha – Salutations to the power of speech
10. Om Padmalayayai Namaha – Salutations to the one residing in lotus
11. Om Padmayai Namaha – Salutations to the lotus-like one
12. Om Shuchaye Namaha – Salutations to the pure one
13. Om Svahayai Namaha – Salutations to the sacred offering
14. Om Svadhayai Namaha – Salutations to the self-sustaining one
15. Om Sudhayai Namaha – Salutations to the nectar
16. Om Dhanyayai Namaha – Salutations to the giver of grains
17. Om Hiranmayyai Namaha – Salutations to the golden one
18. Om Lakshmyai Namaha – Salutations to the auspicious one
19. Om Nityapushthayai Namaha – Salutations to the eternally nourishing
20. Om Vibhavaryai Namaha – Salutations to the radiant one
21. Om Adityai Namaha – Salutations to the daughter of the sun
22. Om Ditiyai Namaha – Salutations to the answer to prayers
23. Om Dipayai Namaha – Salutations to the illuminating one
24. Om Vasudayai Namaha – Salutations to the giver of wealth
25. Om Vasudhayai Namaha – Salutations to the earth
26. Om Kamalalayayai Namaha – Salutations to the lotus-dweller
27. Om Kamayai Namaha – Salutations to the bestower of desires
28. Om Klantyai Namaha – Salutations to the end of suffering
29. Om Kshemankaryai Namaha – Salutations to the giver of well-being
30. Om Anoghayai Namaha – Salutations to the faultless one
31. Om Kamakshyai Namaha – Salutations to the lovely-eyed one
32. Om Modalakshmyai Namaha – Salutations to the joyful Lakshmi
33. Om Amritayai Namaha – Salutations to the immortal one
34. Om Deepayai Namaha – Salutations to the shining one
35. Om Lokashokavinashinyai Namaha – Salutations to the destroyer of worldly sorrows
36. Om Dharmanilyayai Namaha – Salutations to the abode of dharma
37. Om Karunayai Namaha – Salutations to the compassionate one
38. Om Lokamathre Namaha – Salutations to the mother of the universe
39. Om Padmapriyayai Namaha – Salutations to the lover of lotus
40. Om Padmahastayai Namaha – Salutations to the lotus-handed one
41. Om Padmakshyai Namaha – Salutations to the lotus-eyed one
42. Om Padmasundaryai Namaha – Salutations to the lotus beauty
43. Om Padmodbhavayai Namaha – Salutations to the lotus-born
44. Om Padmamukhyai Namaha – Salutations to the lotus-faced one
45. Om Padmanabhapriyanayai Namaha – Salutations to the beloved of Vishnu
46. Om Ramayai Namaha – Salutations to the delightful one
47. Om Padmamalyadharinyai Namaha – Salutations to the wearer of lotus garlands
48. Om Devyai Namaha – Salutations to the Goddess
49. Om Padminyai Namaha – Salutations to the mistress of lotuses
50. Om Padmagandhinyai Namaha – Salutations to the one with lotus fragrance
51. Om Punyagandayai Namaha – Salutations to the sacred fragrance
52. Om Suprasannayai Namaha – Salutations to the ever-pleased one
53. Om Prasadabhimukhyai Namaha – Salutations to the mercy-inclined
54. Om Prabahayai Namaha – Salutations to the brilliant one
55. Om Chandravadhanyai Namaha – Salutations to the moon-faced
56. Om Chandrayai Namaha – Salutations to the cool one
57. Om Chandrasahodaryai Namaha – Salutations to the sister of the moon
58. Om Chaturbhujayai Namaha – Salutations to the four-armed one
59. Om Chandrarupayai Namaha – Salutations to the moon-like form
60. Om Indirayayai Namaha – Salutations to Indira
61. Om Indushithalayai Namaha – Salutations to the moon-cool one
62. Om Ahladajananyai Namaha – Salutations to the mother of bliss
63. Om Pushtyai Namaha – Salutations to the nourisher
64. Om Shivayai Namaha – Salutations to the auspicious one
65. Om Shivakaryai Namaha – Salutations to the doer of good
66. Om Satyai Namaha – Salutations to the truth
67. Om Vimalayai Namaha – Salutations to the spotless one
68. Om Vishvalakshmyai Namaha – Salutations to the universal Lakshmi
69. Om Vishnuvakyasthalalayayai Namaha – Salutations to the one on Vishnu’s chest
70. Om Vishnupatnyai Namaha – Salutations to the consort of Vishnu
71. Om Prasannakshyai Namaha – Salutations to the pleasant-eyed one
72. Om Narayansamashritayai Namaha – Salutations to the shelter of Narayana
73. Om Daridriyadhvamsinyai Namaha – Salutations to the destroyer of poverty
74. Om Devyai Namaha – Salutations to the divine one
75. Om Sarvopadrava Varinyai Namaha – Salutations to the remover of calamities
76. Om Navadurgayai Namaha – Salutations to the nine Durgas
77. Om Mahakaliayai Namaha – Salutations to the great Kali
78. Om Brahmavishnushivatmikayai Namaha – Salutations to the essence of trinity
79. Om Trikalagjnanasampannayai Namaha – Salutations to the knower of three times
80. Om Bhuvaneshvaryai Namaha – Salutations to the ruler of worlds
81. Om Nandayai Namaha – Salutations to the joyful one
82. Om Buddhaye Namaha – Salutations to the intellect
83. Om Anagayai Namaha – Salutations to the sinless one
84. Om Harivallabhayai Namaha – Salutations to the beloved of Hari
85. Om Ashokayai Namaha – Salutations to the sorrowless one
86. Om Amritayai Namaha – Salutations to the nectar
87. Om Deepayai Namaha – Salutations to the lamp
88. Om Nirupamayai Namaha – Salutations to the incomparable one
89. Om Vani Namaha – Salutations to the Goddess of speech
90. Om Bhuktimuktipradadyai Namaha – Salutations to the giver of enjoyment and liberation
91. Om Prabhavyai Namaha – Salutations to the powerful one
92. Om Prabharupayai Namaha – Salutations to the luminous form
93. Om Martandarupinyai Namaha – Salutations to the solar form
94. Om Hamsavahinyai Namaha – Salutations to the swan-rider
95. Om Vishnurupe Namaha – Salutations to the form of Vishnu
96. Om Prasannasyai Namaha – Salutations to the gracious one
97. Om Vibhavasyai Namaha – Salutations to the glorious one
98. Om Sharanyai Namaha – Salutations to the refuge
99. Om Sarvagnyayai Namaha – Salutations to the omniscient one
100. Om Mangalyai Namaha – Salutations to the auspicious one
101. Om Visnhuvaksthalasthayai Namaha – Salutations to the one on Vishnu’s heart
102. Om Vishwesh Namaha – Salutations to the ruler of all
103. Om Lokamatre Namaha – Salutations to the mother of worlds
104. Om Haripriayayai Namaha – Salutations to the beloved of Hari
105. Om Vishva Namaha – Salutations to the universe
106. Om Kulanarthyai Namaha – Salutations to the protector of lineage
107. Om Padmalalambayai Namaha – Salutations to the lotus support
108. Om Devayai Namaha – Salutations to the supreme Goddess

How to Chant the 108 Names on Diwali

Preparation

1. Cleanse your space – Clean your puja area and decorate with flowers and diyas
2. Take a bath – Purify yourself before beginning the prayers
3. Set up your altar – Place an image or idol of Goddess Lakshmi with fresh flowers, incense, and offerings
4. Gather materials – Keep a mala (prayer beads) of 108 beads, kumkum, turmeric, rice, and coins

The Ritual

1. Light a ghee lamp and incense
2. Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the Goddess
3. Begin with the invocation: “Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha”
4. Chant each of the 108 names with devotion, using your mala to count
5. After completing all names, offer your prayers for prosperity, health, and spiritual growth
6. Perform aarti with camphor or ghee lamp
7. Distribute prasad to family members

Best Time to Chant

The most auspicious time for Lakshmi puja on Diwali is during the Pradosh Kaal (dusk) or specifically during Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, which falls on the Amavasya (new moon) night. The evening hours between sunset and midnight are considered highly favorable.

Benefits of Chanting Lakshmi’s 108 Names

Material Benefits

• Attracts wealth and financial abundance
• Removes obstacles to prosperity
• Brings success in business and career
• Ensures steady income and savings
• Protects from financial losses

Spiritual Benefits

• Purifies the mind and heart
• Develops gratitude and contentment
• Enhances spiritual wisdom
• Creates positive energy in the home
• Strengthens devotion and faith

Personal Benefits

• Brings peace and harmony to family
• Improves relationships
• Enhances beauty and grace
• Provides protection from negative energies
• Increases confidence and self-worth

The Philosophy Behind Lakshmi Worship

Goddess Lakshmi teaches us that prosperity is not merely accumulation of wealth but the flow of abundance in all areas of life. She resides where there is cleanliness, discipline, hard work, and righteous conduct. The lotus she sits upon symbolizes that one should live in the world without being attached to it – just as the lotus remains unstained by muddy water.

Her four arms represent the four goals of human life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation). The cascading gold coins remind us that wealth should flow, not stagnate – it should be earned righteously and shared generously.

Stories of Lakshmi’s Grace

The Story of King Indra

Once, King Indra insulted Sage Durvasa by discarding his gift. This angered the sage, who cursed Indra, causing Goddess Lakshmi to leave Swarga (heaven). The gods lost their prosperity and strength. Only after performing severe penance and churning the ocean with the demons did Lakshmi return, teaching that respect and humility are essential to maintain her blessings.

The Tale of the Poor Brahmin

There lived a poor Brahmin who devotedly worshipped Lakshmi despite having nothing. One Diwali, he had no oil for lamps, so he offered just water in a small earthen lamp. Moved by his pure devotion, Goddess Lakshmi blessed him with immense wealth, proving that sincere devotion matters more than elaborate rituals.

Tips for Maintaining Lakshmi’s Blessings

1. Keep your home clean – Lakshmi resides in clean, organized spaces
2. Practice gratitude – Thank the Goddess daily for your blessings
3. Give charity – Share your wealth with those in need
4. Avoid wastefulness – Respect food and resources
5. Work diligently – Lakshmi blesses those who work hard with integrity
6. Keep a tulsi plant – Sacred basil attracts divine energy
7. Chant regularly – Continue your spiritual practice beyond Diwali
8. Maintain financial discipline – Save and invest wisely

Conclusion: Inviting Eternal Prosperity

Chanting the 108 names of Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali is not just a ritual but a profound spiritual practice that transforms consciousness. As you recite each name, you invoke different aspects of divine abundance into your life. Remember that true prosperity encompasses wealth, health, knowledge, peace, and spiritual progress.

This Diwali, as you light diyas and chant Lakshmi’s sacred names, open your heart to receive her infinite grace. May Maa Lakshmi bless you and your family with boundless prosperity, good health, and spiritual enlightenment.

Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha

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