
Namasthae garudaarooDe koalaasura Bhayankari I devoutly surrender to Devi Sri Maha Lakshmi. Who holds the conch, holy wheel and mace in Her hands. Shankha chakra gadha hasthae mahaa lakshmi namoasthuthae Namasthaesthu mahaa-maayae shreepeeTae, sura-poojitae The Devanagari & the English scripts and a simple English translation are provided in this narrative. The benefits of reciting this Stotram is embedded in the text itself. Sri Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam describes the attributes of Sri Maha Lakshmi as the provider and protector of wealth. Lord Indra, the leader of the Devas is said to have recited this Stotram in praise of Sri Maha Lakshmi.


Sri Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam is said to be referred in Sri Padma Purana. Sri Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam is the Stotram dedicated to and in prayer of Sri Maha Lakshmi, the consort of Sri Maha Vishnu.
