Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Shri MahaVishnu, the Preserver of the universe. She is the resplendent goddess of wealth and prosperity who provides the beings with all kinds of material abundance. She is a protector as well as bestower. She bestows upon deserving people according to their past karma and degrees of devotion. Maa Lakshmis worship is considered a suitable remedy for the alleviation of suffering. As the goddess of wealth, Maa Lakshmi rightfully fulfills her duties as the nourisher, preserver and provider. Maa Lakshmi personifies wealth, riches, beauty, happiness, loveliness, grace, charm and splendour. She is mentioned in Rig Veda, but the context suggests Lakshmi means "kindred mark or sign of auspicious fortune."
Shakta Upanishads are dedicated to the trinity, Tridevi, of goddesses - Maa Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati. Saubhagyalakshmi Upanishad, describes the qualities, characteristics, and powers of Lakshmi. In the second part of the Upanishad, the emphasis shifts to the use of yoga and transcendence from material craving in order to achieve spiritual knowledge and self-realization, the true wealth. Saubhagya-Lakshmi Upanishad synonymously uses Sri to describe Lakshmi. Numerous ancient Stotram and Sutras of Hinduism recite hymns dedicated to Lakshmi. She is a major goddess in the Puranas and Itihasa of Hinduism. In ancient scriptures of India, all women are declared to be embodiments of Lakshmi.
"Every woman is an embodiment of you. You exist as little girls in their childhood, As young women in their youth, And as elderly women in their old age." ~ Sri Kamala Stotram.
"Every woman is an emanation of you." ~ Sri Daivakrta Laksmi Stotram.
Ancient prayers dedicated to Lakshmi seek both material and spiritual wealth in prayers.
Jai MahaLakshmi ~ Jai Shri Vishnu! ๐๐ป๐๐ป
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