Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Sanskrit and English Translation

It is said that both Shri Lakshmi and Shri Vishnu reside in the Karveer area eternally and shall not leave even at the time of Mahaprayakala. This region is therefore also referred to as an avimuktakshetra. Karveer region is eternally blessed and is believed to be held by Mother Jagdambe in her right hand, and so this region is protected from all destruction. Lord Vishnu himself adores this region more than Vaikiuntha or the Kshirsagar since it is the home of his consort Lakshmi. According to popular legends, Mahalakshmi left Vaikuntha and arrived at Kolhapur on hearing that Lord Venkatesh (Vishnu) her beloved husband failed to take action against sage Bhrigu for his horrific behaviour towards him. An angry Mahalakshmi is said to have observed strict penance in Kolhapur for several years until upon hearing the news of her husband being married to Tirumala Padmavati, another avatar of Mahalaskhmi. The greatness of this region has therefore attracted many sages and devotees, the blessings and affections showered by this region on its devotees are immeasurable. It is believed that Prabhu Shri Dattatreya still comes here every noon to seek alms.
The deity of the Goddess Mahalakshmi is made of gemstone and is considered to be at least 5000 to 6000 years old. It weighs about 40 kilos. The precious stones that adorn the deity indicate the antiquity of the deity. The platform of the Goddess Mahalakshmi is made of stone. The deity of the Goddess has four arms. In the lower right hand she holds the matulinga, (a fruit similar to and ordinary lemon but much larger in size). In the upper right hand she holds large mace, kaumodaks, its head touching the ground. In the upper left hand she holds the shield or khetaka, and while in the lower one she holds a bowl, panpatra.
On the crown of the Goddess Mahalakshmi are a cobra-hood and a Shiva-ling with a Yoni around it. Standing behind is the Goddess' vahana-a lion. Almost all the idols of the God face the north or the east directions, whereas here the Idol faces the west. The small window on the western wall which is open. Once a year, the rays of the Sun during sunset falls on the face of the image through this window. This period lasts for three days, each time, the 21st, of the months of March and September. This period is considered extremely auspicious, the Devotees throng the temple on all the three evenings the temple for a glimpse of the beautiful image bathing in the golden rays of the setting sun.
Mahalaxmhi had a fight with her husband and she settled in Kolhapur. She had no roof over her head, so her loyal servants, who were demons, built her a big temple with beautiful carvings made of stones from the lake Rankala within one night. The people treated her very well, and so she promised that there would be no poverty. No person in Kolhapur will remain poor. The temple is in the same condition.

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3. नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजि
ते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालजमम नमोऽ
स्तुते ॥१॥
O Mahaamaaya, abode of fortune,
worshipped by the Gods, I salute Thee.
O Mahaalakshmi, one who has conch, disc
and mace in Her hands, obeisance to
Thee.

4. नमस्ते ग�डा�ढे कोलासुरभयंक
रर ।
सर्वपापहरे देवर् महालजमम नमोऽ
स्तुते ॥२॥
My salutations to Thee, who rides Garuda
and are a terror to demon Kola;
O Devi Mahaalakshmi, remover of all
miseries, my obeisance to Thee.

5. सर्वज्ञे सर्वर्रदे सर्वदुष्टभयंकरर ।
सर्वदुःखहरे देवर् महालजमम नमो
ऽस्तुते ॥३॥
O Devi Mahaalaksmi, who is the
embodiment of knowledge, giver of all
boons, a terror to all the wicked, remover
of all sorrows, obeisance to Thee.

6. ससविबुविप्रदे देवर् भुविमुविप्रदासयसन
मन्त्रमूते सदा देवर् महालजमम नमोऽ
स्तुते ॥४॥
O Devi, You give success, intelligence,
worldly enjoyment, and liberation. Thou
hast always the mystic symbols (Mantra)
as Thy form, O Mahaalakshmi, obeisance
to Thee.

7. आ�न्त्तरहहते देवर् आ�शविमहेश्वरर
योगिे योगसम्भूते महालजमम नमोऽ
स्तुते ॥५॥
O Devi, Maheshwari, You are without a
beginning or an end , You are the Primeval
energy, You are the greatest ruler, You are
born of Yoga. O Mahaalakshmi, obeisance
to Thee.

8. स्थूलसूमममहारौद्रे महाशविमहोदरे ।
महापापहरे देवर् महालजमम नमोऽस्तु
ते ॥६॥
O Mahaalakshmi, You are both gross and
subtle, most terrible (for the wicked), You
are the embodiment of great power and
prosperity and You are remover of all sins,
obeisance to Thee.

9. प�ासनजस्थते देवर् परब्रह्मस्र्�वपजि
परमेसश िगन्त्मातमवहालजमम नमोऽ
स्तुते ॥७॥
O Devi, You are seated on the lotus, You
are the Supreme Brahman, You are the
great Lord and Mother of the universe, O
Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

10. श्वेताम्बरधरे देवर् नानालङ्कारभूविते
िगज्स्थते िगन्त्मातमवहालजमम नमो
ऽस्तुते ॥८॥
O Devi, You are dressed in white garments
and decked with various kinds of
ornaments, Thou art the mother of the
universe and its support, O
Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

11. महालमम्यष्टकं स्तोरं यः पठे�विमा
न्त्नरः ।
सर्वससविमर्ाप्नोसत राज्यं प्राप्नोसत
सर्वदा ॥९॥
Whoever with devotion reads this hymn
to Mahaalakshmi composed in eight
stanzas, attains all success through the
Grace of Mahaalaksmi.

12. एककाले पठेजन्त्न्यं महापापवर्नाशन
म् ।
हिकालं यः पठेजन्त्न्यं धनधान्त्यसम
जन्त्र्तः ॥१०॥
Whoever reads this hymn at least once a
day will have all their sins destroyed;
those who recite it twice will be blessed
with wealth and prosperity.

13. वरकालं यः पठेजन्त्न्यं महाशरुवर्नाश
नम् ।
महालजममभवर्ेजन्त्न्यं प्रसन्त्ना र्रदा
शुभा ॥११॥
Reciting this Thrice Everyday will Destroy
Great Enemies, and Devi
Mahalakshmi will be Pleased with him
and extend Her Boon-Giving Grace
and Auspicious presence.