aṣṭalakṣmī stotram

O beautifully adorned one, worshipped by the good-hearted, O Madhavi (consort of Madhava), sister of the moon, who is made of gold! O one adorned by groups of sages, bestower of liberation, speaker of sweet words, who is praised by the Vedas! O one who dwells in the lotus, who is well worshipped by the gods, who showers good qualities, who is full of peace! Victory, victory to You, O beloved of Madhusudana (Vishnu). O Adi Lakshmi, please always protect me. (1)

O destroyer of the impurities of Kali Yuga, O beloved one, whose form is the Vedas and who is full of Vedic knowledge! O one born from the ocean of milk, who has an auspicious form, who resides in mantras and is praised by mantras! O bestower of auspiciousness, who dwells in a lotus, whose feet are taken refuge in by groups of gods! Victory, victory to You, O beloved of Madhusudana. O Dhanya Lakshmi (Goddess of Grains), please always protect me. (2)

O victorious one of beautiful complexion, O Vaishnavi (power of Vishnu), O Bhargavi (daughter of Bhrigu), whose true form is the mantra and who is full of mantras! O one worshipped by groups of gods, bestower of quick results, who awakens knowledge, and who is praised by the scriptures! O destroyer of the fear of worldly existence, liberator from sins, whose feet are taken refuge in by holy people! Victory, victory to You, O beloved of Madhusudana. O Dhairya Lakshmi (Goddess of Courage), please always protect me. (3)

Victory, victory to You, O destroyer of misfortunes, O beloved one, bestower of all fruits, whose essence is the scriptures! O one surrounded by chariots, elephants, horses, and infantry, who is attended by followers and praised by the world! O one well worshipped and served by Hari (Vishnu), Hara (Shiva), and Brahma, whose feet remove afflictions! Victory, victory to You, O beloved of Madhusudana. O Gaja Lakshmi (Goddess of Elephants/Royalty), please protect me in this form. (4)

O one whose vehicle is the bird (Garuda) that eats snakes, O enchantress, O holder of the discus, increaser of love, who is full of knowledge! O ocean of good qualities, well-wisher of the world, who is praised by songs adorned with the seven musical notes! O one whose feet are worshipped by all gods, demons, divine sages, and humans! Victory, victory to You, O beloved of Madhusudana. O Santana Lakshmi (Goddess of Progeny), please protect me. (5)

Victory to You, O one seated on a lotus, bestower of a good destination, awakener of knowledge, who is full of music! O one worshipped daily, adorned and smeared with kumkum powder, who is praised by the sound of musical instruments! O one whose glorious feet are worshipped by the Kanakadhara Stotram composed by the revered teacher Adi Shankara! Victory, victory to You, O beloved of Madhusudana. O Vijaya Lakshmi (Goddess of Victory), please always protect me. (6)

O Goddess of the gods who bow to You, O Bharati (Goddess of Speech), O Bhargavi, destroyer of sorrow, who is full of precious gems! O one whose ear ornaments are adorned with gems, whose smiling face is encompassed by peace! O bestower of the nine treasures, destroyer of the impurities of Kali Yuga, whose hands grant desired fruits! Victory, victory to You, O beloved of Madhusudana. O Vidya Lakshmi (Goddess of Knowledge), please always protect me. (7)

O one who is completely filled with the resounding 'dhimi-dhimi' sound of the dundubhi drum! O one praised by the 'ghuma-ghuma' sound of the conch shell and sweet musical instruments! O one who is well worshipped by the Vedas, Puranas, and Itihasas (epics), who shows the path of the Vedas! Victory, victory to You, O beloved of Madhusudana. O Dhana Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth), please protect me in this form. (8)