Lakshmi is also considered a Mother Goddess when it comes to providing wealth in its 16 forms: knowledge, intelligence, strength, valor, beauty, victory, fame, ambition, morality, gold and other wealth, food grains, bliss, happiness, health and longevity, and virtuous offspring.

In Hinduism, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in several forms. Lakshmi is also considered a Mother Goddess when it comes to providing wealth in its 16 forms: knowledge, intelligence, strength, valor, beauty, victory, fame, ambition, morality, gold and other wealth, food grains, bliss, happiness, health and longevity, and virtuous offspring. The most popular forms of Goddess Lakshmi are eight which are collectively known as Ashta Lakshmi.

Adi Lakshmi - the primal mother goddess
Dhana Lakshmi - goddess of material wealth
Dhanya Lakshmi - goddess of good harvest and grains
Gaja Lakshmi - goddess of power and strength
Santana Lakshmi - goddess of off-springs and progeny
Veera Lakshmi - goddess of courage and strength
Vidya Lakshmi - goddess of knowledge
Vijaya Lakshmi - goddess of victory

The eight forms of Ashta-Lakshmi, through their individual nature, are believed to fulfill these human necessities and desires.

01 - Aadi-Lakshmi or "Primeval Lakshmi," also known as Maha-Lakshmi" is the consort of Shri Narayana, living with him in Vaikuntha, or sometimes seen as sitting in his lap. Her serving of Lord Narayana is symbolic of her service to the entire universe. Variously known as Ramaa or the bestower of happiness, and Indira, holding close to her heart the lotus as a symbol of purity.

02 - Dhana means wealth in the form of money or gold; at an intangible level, it may even mean inner strength, willpower, talent, virtues, and character. So the name Dhana-Lakshmi represents this aspect of the human world, and by her divine grace, we can get an abundance of wealth and prosperity.

03 - Dhanya-Lakshmi is the giver of agricultural wealth and, on the other, the all-important nourishment for human beings.With her divine grace, one can be ensured an abundance of food all year-round.

04- Gaja-Lakshmi or "Elephant Lakshmi," who was born out of the churning of the ocean--the fabled Samudra Manthan of Hindu mythology, is the daughter of the ocean. Gaja-Lakshmi helped Lord Indra regain his lost wealth from the depth of the ocean. This form of Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower and protector of wealth, prosperity, grace, abundance and royalty.

05 - Santaan-Lakshmi is the Goddess of progeny, the treasure of the family life. Worshipers of Santana Lakshmi are bestowed with the wealth of good children possessing good health and a long life.

06 - Veera Lakshmi ; As the name suggests (Veera = valor or courage), this form of Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of courage and strength, and power. Veera-Lakshmi is worshiped to gain valor and strength to overpower formidable adversaries in war or simply to overcome the difficulties of life and ensure a life of stability.

07- Vidya Lakshmi ; Vidya means knowledge as well as education--not just degrees or diplomas from the university, but real all-round education. So, this form of Goddess Lakshmi is the giver of knowledge of the arts and sciences.

08- Vijaya-Lakshmi ; "Vijaya" means victory. So, this form of Goddess Lakshmi symbolizes victory in all aspects of life--not just in war but also in life's major struggles and little battles. Vijaya-Lakshmi is worshiped to ensure all-around victory in every aspect of life. She is also known as jaya Lakshmi ! ✨🌷🕉🐚💰💵🌀🎨✨🙏🏻

Jai Shri Maha Lakshamayai Namah 💰🌷💰