Mahalakshmi Ashtakam is a great stotram composed by the head of Devas, Lord Indra to praise Devi Mahalakshmi. This Stotra is present in Padma Purana and contains eight stanzas. The Lyrics explain the divine nature of Goddess Maha-Lakshmi.
The Phalastuti or the benefits of reciting this stotram is clearly explained in three separate stanzas at the end. Reciting this devotional Ashtakam with meaning is believed to give more benefits and also the grace of the Goddess.
Lyrics :
Namastestu Mahamaye
Shree Pithe Sura Poojite
Shanka Chakra Gadha Haste
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
Namastestu Garudarudhe
Kolasura Bhayankari
Sarva Papa Hare Devi
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
Sarvajne Sarva Varade
Sarva Dushta Bhayankari
Sarva Duhkha Hare Devi
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
Siddhi Buddhi Prade Devi
Bhakti Mukti Pradayini
Mantra Moorte Sada Devi
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
Adyanta Rahite Devi
Adi Shakti Maheshwari
Yogaje Yoga Sambhute
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
Sthula Sukshme Maha Raudre
Maha Shakti Mahodari
Maha Papa Hare Devi
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
Padmasana Sthithe Devi
Parabrahma Swaroopini
Parameshi Jagan Mata
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
Shwetambara Dhare Devi
Nanalankara Shobhite
Jagasthithe Jaganmata
Maha Lakshmi Namoostute
Maha Lakshmyashtakam Stotram
Yah Patheth Bhakti Man Narah
Sarva Siddhi Mavapnoti
Rajyam Prapnoti Sarvada
Eka Kalam Pathennityam
Maha Papa Vinashanam
Dwikalam Yah Pathennityam
Dhana Dhanya Samanvitah
Trikalam Yah Pathennityam
Maha Shatru Vinashanam
Maha Lakshmi Bhavennityam
Prasanna Varada Shubhah
