8 Avatars & Names of Ashta Lakshmi

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8 Avatars Names of Ashta Lakshmi (With
Meaning, Story and Significance )
The Goddess Lakshmi is known as the Goddess of
prosperity and wealth. These two things lay at
the fundamental of everyones lives. But only a
few people know that Lakshmi shows her grace in
eight different forms. There are unique names for
each form. These all names together are called
ashta lakshmi. Shakti, the life-giving and
vibrant energy of the divine, resides in every
living being and is intrinsically feminine.
Lakshmi, famously known for her beauty and
alluring gracefulness, is one of the most
significant manifestations of Shakti. As if we
needed another reminder about this benevolent
feminine deity, Lakshmi has been credited with
everything from fortune to prosperity - even love
and joy. She is a significant member of the
Tridevi (trinity) of Hinduism principles
goddesses, alongside Parvati and
Saraswati. List of Ashta Lakshmi Names
(Forms) So, lets know the names of Ashta
Lakshmi, along with their significance and
meaning. 1. Adi Lakshmi
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Adi Lakshmi is believed to be the most primordial
form of Lakshmi, and she bestows knowledge to
those seeking it. Her primordial form signifies
knowing one's goal and understanding what needs
to be done in order to achieve it, which is why
she provides people with all the materialistic
wealth they need for that very purpose.
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This goddess was called upon during the great
churning of the sea, and she is known for
granting liberation. It is said that sage Brhigu
begged for this deity to awaken from her slumber,
for it has been far too long since she had last
intervened in universal affairs. All of the
existence sprang forth from the womb of Mother
Adi Lakshmi, and she was believed to be the
creator of all gods and goddesses. Hence, the
goddess is associated with fertility and married
women. So it's traditional to offer her red
flowers that represent love and desire. Along
with Vishnu, she is also known for being where
all wealth resides in this universe. Suggested
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Wealth what does it mean? It could represent
money, fame, or power. But at its core, dhana
(wealth) also embodies inner strength and
intellect. Dhana Lakshmi, among the 8 ashta laxmi
names, is a representation of this side to
humans. It grants us an abundance of wealth and
prosperity when touched by her divine grace.
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In Hindu Mythology, Dhana Lakshmi is said to be
the deity of wealth and prosperity. Her story
begins when she becomes angry with Lord Vishnu
for his opinion on money. When this happened,
she left Vaikunta (heaven) and went to
Earth. Soon after she leaves, Lord Vishnu
follows her down to Earth, becoming a poor folk
living in the forests. One day, they meet again
but are still unable to reconcile because Lord
Vishnu was not abundant. Unfortunately, he had
taken a loan from Kubera, who insisted that Lord
Vishnu had to repay the debt before departing.
For many years, he tried but could not pay off
his debt and eventually came to understand the
importance of money. His wife, Dhana Lakshmi,
then blessed him with wealth and made him
indebted for all his good fortune. Hence,
Dhanalakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and an
avatar of Lakshmi, bestows her blessings upon
those who are industrious and value money. It
leads them to abundance. She is the embodiment
of all riches in the universe, and she gives
sustenance to her followers by overcoming
financial hurdles. 3. Dhanya Lakshmi
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Goddess of abundance, Dhanya Lakshmi, blesses
devotees with plentiful harvests. Devotees repay
her generosity by showing appreciation for all
they receive- honoring her before eating or
sharing food with the hungry in need. Hindu
mythology tells us that during the Mahabharata
era, when the Pandavas were living in exile, it
was difficult for them to find food. This may be
because of the Goddess Dhanya Lakshmi, who
blessed them and made sure they had enough food
to survive this period. She came to their aid by
providing a wooden bowl that produced food
perennially so that they would never go hungry
again. Feeding every person indiscriminately,
Dhanya Lakshmi reminds us how grateful we should
be for the food provided by Mother Nature. When
we are hungry, no matter if we are rich or poor,
this avatar of Laxmi provides us the food. She
holds no prejudice against the wealthy or the
less fortunate because she knows that everyone
needs her blessings to survive. Suggested
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Importance, Principles 4. Gaja Lakshmi
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Legends say that Gajendra, the elephant, and
Goddess Lakshmi would always engage in prayer
together to worship Lord Vishnu. Due to his size,
Gajendra was a little slower than Lakshmi. This
meant he couldn't perform as many ceremonies at
once as she did.
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But when Lord Vishnu saw this, he asked for her
help so that Gajendra wouldn't feel discouraged
from being slower than her all the time. Then,
Goddess Lakshmi took on an entirely different
form, known as Gaja Lakshmi. The meaning of this
Ashta Laxmi name is elephant-Lakshmi. The Goddess
accepted all of his offerings too. And hence,
her divine form as Gaja Lakshmi satisfies the
needs of her followers, who depend on breeding
livestock for food. Satisfying the needs of
those who work with animals as a way to earn
their living, Gaja Lakshmi reminds them all of
just how valuable these creatures are. She also
reminds them not to harm or exploit them but
instead to give them love, care, and respect. 5.
Santana Lakshmi
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Next on the list of names of Ashta Lakshmi is
Santana-Lakshmi. She blesses her followers with
progeny and family fortune. Worshippers of
Santana-Lakshmi are blessed with healthy children
and longer life spans. This form of the goddess
symbolizes fertility and blesses childless
couples with children. She fulfills their
yearning for a family who sees parenting as a
sacred responsibility or feels that
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having children is a true blessing in life.
Santana listens to the pleas from infants who
want siblings, granting them their wishes in
return for worship. Also Read What is
Manifestation? Everything You Need to Know 6.
Veera Lakshmi (Dhairya Lakshmi)
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Veera Lakshmi, also known as Dhairya Lakshmi, is
bravery incarnate. Veera means valor or courage.
It is the name given to a form of Ashta Lakshmi
that grants us these qualities confidence,
willpower, and perseverance. These qualities are
needed to fight through even the most
challenging obstacle that comes your way in
life. In the olden days, there lived a king
named Bhoja Rajan who ruled his dominion without
opposition. His subjects were cheerful and
contented, with supreme happiness across the
land. The King was reverently devoted to Goddess
Lakshmi. Because of this, he ensured that she
never abandoned him. In his dream, Goddess
Lakshmi appeared to him and told him that seven
of her eight avatars (8 Lakshmi forms) would have
to go away from his kingdom. He could pick
anyone he felt most needed it. After careful
consideration, the king made up his mind. He
elected Goddess Dhairya Lakshmi in order to
retain the strength and courage which are
necessary for governing the people. A wise
decision indeed! She grants the fearlessness
needed to overcome what life throws at us.
Importantly, she favors those who try to stay
positive and determined in even the worst
times. Must Read Nava Durga The Nine
Manifestations of Mother Goddess 7. Vidya Lakshmi
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Next in the Ashta Lakshmi names list is Vidya
Lakshmi. Wealth emanates from her like an
eternal fountain, but she does not provide it in
the form of superficiality.
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Wealth comes from her through knowledge. This
knowledge aids in achieving enlightenment and
understanding oneself, for this is what she
believes to be true wealth. This avatar of
Lakshmi knows how to unlock the human mind so it
can explore its own self-worth. It is because
when this happens, we are truly wealthy. Vidya
Lakshmi is shown to be seated atop a white lotus
with her two hands having lotuses and the other
two hands raised in Abhaya and Varada mudra. 8.
Vijaya Lakshmi
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Vijaya means victory. This form of 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 triumph in every aspect of
life. A man named Vidya Rannar worshiped the
Goddess sincerely. But when he heard that no
matter how much he prayed for success in his
life, it wouldn't happen. It was because when he
was born, this didn't stop him at all.
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• He continued praying fervently and eventually
  broke free from the chains of materialism. With
  detachment from worldly things comes
  renunciation. This way, the Goddess blessed him
  with an abundant amount of riches.
• Although these riches held no meaning for him
  anymore, he dedicated himself to building a new
  empire. It was called the Vijaya Nagara Empire.
• Vijaya Lakshmi manifests herself to assist
  individuals during difficult times. She
  appreciates those that maintain a positive
  outlook in the face of hardship and offers
  guidance to those seeking spiritual
  enlightenment.
• Wrapping Up
• Lakshmi embodies both protection and nurture. She
  provides devotees what they need, while at the
  same time encouraging them to work hard and
  persevere. To please her, followers are
  encouraged to maintain cleanliness, offer
  flowers, light up a lamp and recite prayers. This
  can be done to whichever form she takes on the
  day. However, devotion through prayer is the most
  effective way of reaching out to Lakshmi in any
  Ashta Lakshmi form.
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