Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali: A Garland of 108 Names That Reveals the True Meaning of Prosperity
When we hear the name Lakshmi, the first thought that often comes to mind is wealth. Yet the sacred idea of Lakshmi is far wider and deeper than money alone. She is the presence of nourishment, knowledge, compassion, contentment, beauty, fertility, courage, good character, auspiciousness and harmony. Wealth without wisdom may disappear. Success without peace may feel empty. A house filled with possessions but devoid of kindness cannot truly be called prosperous.
The Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali reminds us of this larger meaning of abundance. Through 108 sacred names, Goddess Mahalakshmi is worshipped as Prakriti, the source of creation; Vidya, sacred knowledge; Karuna, compassion; Pushti, nourishment; Tushti, contentment; Lokamatri, the Mother of the world; and Bhuvaneshwari, the sovereign of all worlds.
Each name is a mantra. Together, the names form a beautiful garland of praise offered at the feet of the Divine Mother.
What Does Ashtottara Shatanamavali Mean?
The Sanskrit expression Ashtottara Shatanamavali means a garland or sequence of 108 names.
Ashtottara Shata means one hundred and eight, while Namavali means a garland or series of names. Each name reveals one quality, power, form or divine aspect of the deity.
The number 108 has long held a sacred place in Hindu worship and spiritual practice. A traditional japa mala commonly contains 108 beads, and many deities are worshipped through a set of 108 names. Rather than merely counting, the repetition helps the mind slow down, turn inward and remain steadily focused on the divine.
Lakshmi Is More Than Material Wealth
The Ashtottara teaches us that prosperity has many dimensions.
As Vidya, Lakshmi is knowledge.
As Buddhi, she is intelligence and discernment.
As Karuna, she is compassion.
As Pushti, she is health, nourishment and growth.
As Tushti, she is contentment.
As Dharmanilaya, she is the abode of righteousness.
As Dhanadhanyakari, she blesses the home with wealth and food.
As Lokashokavinashini, she removes the sorrow of the world.
As Shubhaprada, she bestows auspiciousness.
Therefore, invoking Lakshmi is not simply a prayer for money. It is a prayer that abundance should enter our lives in a dharmic form and remain accompanied by wisdom, generosity, gratitude, health and peace.
How Is the Lakshmi Ashtottara Chanted?
The Namavali may be chanted during daily worship or on Fridays, Pournami, Deepavali, Navaratri and Varalakshmi Vratham. The puja space may be cleaned and a lamp lit before a picture, vigraham or kalasam representing Goddess Lakshmi.
Flowers, flower petals, kumkum or akshata may be offered with each name. Every invocation begins with Om and ends with Namah, expressing reverence and surrender. A devotee may also simply sit quietly and chant the names with devotion when elaborate worship is not possible.
There is no need to rush. Clear, sincere chanting is more meaningful than speed. Those following an established family sampradaya should always give precedence to the form taught in their own home or by their guru.
A Note on Pronunciation and Traditional Variations
The English version below is a Roman transliteration to help readers follow the Sanskrit pronunciation. The final word Namah is sometimes spoken as Namaha in everyday chanting.
Small textual variations occur among regional prayer books and family traditions. For example, some versions use Kshamayai in place of Kamakshyai, while a few use Krodhasambhavayai in place of Kshirodasambhavayai. Some also differ slightly in how one or two compound names are divided. Such variations are natural in a living oral tradition. The important practice is to follow one internally consistent version and respect one's family custom.
The version presented here uses Kamakshyai, Kshirodasambhavayai and Anugrahapradayai and contains 108 invocations.
Sri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali
The 108 Names in Sanskrit, Tamil and English With Meanings
1
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रकृत्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரக்ருத்யை நம:
English: Om Prakrityai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the primordial source of nature.
2
Sanskrit: ॐ विकृत्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விக்ருத்யை நம:
English: Om Vikrityai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who appears in countless forms.
3
Sanskrit: ॐ विद्यायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வித்யாயை நம:
English: Om Vidyayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of sacred knowledge.
4
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वभूतहितप्रदायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வபூதஹிதப்ரதாயை நம:
English: Om Sarvabhutahitapradayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of welfare upon all beings.
5
Sanskrit: ॐ श्रद्धायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶ்ரத்தாயை நம:
English: Om Shraddhayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of faith and devotion.
6
Sanskrit: ॐ विभूत्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விபூத்யை நம:
English: Om Vibhutyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to divine glory and abundance.
7
Sanskrit: ॐ सुरभ्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுரப்யை நம:
English: Om Surabhyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the divine and fragrant one.
8
Sanskrit: ॐ परमात्मिकायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பரமாத்மிகாயை நம:
English: Om Paramatmikayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the indwelling Supreme Self.
9
Sanskrit: ॐ वाचे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வாசே நம:
English: Om Vache Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of divine speech.
10
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्मालयायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மாலயாயை நம:
English: Om Padmalayayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who dwells in the lotus.
11
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्मायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மாயை நம:
English: Om Padmayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the lotus-like Goddess.
12
Sanskrit: ॐ शुचये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶுசயே நம:
English: Om Shuchaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the pure and radiant one.
13
Sanskrit: ॐ स्वाहायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸ்வாஹாயை நம:
English: Om Svahayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the sacred power of offerings made to the Devas.
14
Sanskrit: ॐ स्वधायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸ்வதாயை நம:
English: Om Svadhayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the sacred power of offerings made to the ancestors.
15
Sanskrit: ॐ सुधायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுதாயை நம:
English: Om Sudhayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is divine nectar.
16
Sanskrit: ॐ धन्यायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தன்யாயை நம:
English: Om Dhanyayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the blessed and auspicious one.
17
Sanskrit: ॐ हिरण्मय्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹிரண்மய்யை நம:
English: Om Hiranmayyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the golden and radiant one.
18
Sanskrit: ॐ लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் லக்ஷ்ம்யை நம:
English: Om Lakshmyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Goddess of auspicious prosperity.
19
Sanskrit: ॐ नित्यपुष्टायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் நித்யபுஷ்டாயை நம:
English: Om Nityapushtayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the eternally nourishing one.
20
Sanskrit: ॐ विभावर्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விபாவர்யை நம:
English: Om Vibhavaryai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the luminous one.
21
Sanskrit: ॐ अदित्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அதித்யை நம:
English: Om Adityai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is Aditi, the boundless mother.
22
Sanskrit: ॐ दित्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தித்யை நம:
English: Om Dityai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is Diti, mother of a mighty lineage.
23
Sanskrit: ॐ दीपायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தீபாயை நம:
English: Om Dipayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who shines like a sacred lamp.
24
Sanskrit: ॐ वसुधायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வஸுதாயை நம:
English: Om Vasudhayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Earth and the giver of wealth.
25
Sanskrit: ॐ वसुधारिण्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வஸுதாரிண்யை நம:
English: Om Vasudharinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the sustainer of the Earth.
26
Sanskrit: ॐ कमलायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கமலாயை நம:
English: Om Kamalayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the lotus Goddess.
27
Sanskrit: ॐ कान्तायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் காந்தாயை நம:
English: Om Kantayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the beautiful and beloved one.
28
Sanskrit: ॐ कामाक्ष्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் காமாக்ஷ்யை நம:
English: Om Kamakshyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her whose compassionate eyes fulfil worthy desires.
29
Sanskrit: ॐ क्षीरोदसम्भवायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் க்ஷீரோதஸம்பவாயை நம:
English: Om Kshirodasambhavayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who arose from the Ocean of Milk.
30
Sanskrit: ॐ अनुग्रहप्रदायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அனுக்ரஹப்ரதாயை நம:
English: Om Anugrahapradayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of grace.
31
Sanskrit: ॐ बुद्धये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் புத்தயே நம:
English: Om Buddhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of wisdom and intelligence.
32
Sanskrit: ॐ अनघायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அனகாயை நம:
English: Om Anaghayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the sinless and stainless one.
33
Sanskrit: ॐ हरिवल्लभायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹரிவல்லபாயை நம:
English: Om Harivallabhayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the beloved of Lord Hari.
34
Sanskrit: ॐ अशोकायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அஶோகாயை நம:
English: Om Ashokayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the remover of sorrow.
35
Sanskrit: ॐ अमृतायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அம்ருதாயை நம:
English: Om Amritayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the immortal and nectar-like one.
36
Sanskrit: ॐ दीप्तायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தீப்தாயை நம:
English: Om Diptayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the ever-radiant one.
37
Sanskrit: ॐ लोकशोकविनाशिन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் லோகஶோகவிநாஶின்யை நம:
English: Om Lokashokavinashinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the destroyer of the world's sorrow.
38
Sanskrit: ॐ धर्मनिलयायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தர்மநிலயாயை நம:
English: Om Dharmanilayayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the abode of Dharma.
39
Sanskrit: ॐ करुणायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கருணாயை நம:
English: Om Karunayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of compassion.
40
Sanskrit: ॐ लोकमात्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் லோகமாத்ரே நம:
English: Om Lokamatre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Mother of the world.
41
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्मप्रियायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மப்ரியாயை நம:
English: Om Padmapriyayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who loves the lotus.
42
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्महस्तायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மஹஸ்தாயை நம:
English: Om Padmahastayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who holds a lotus in her hand.
43
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्माक्ष्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மாக்ஷ்யை நம:
English: Om Padmakshyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the lotus-eyed Goddess.
44
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्मसुन्दर्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மஸுந்தர்யை நம:
English: Om Padmasundaryai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is beautiful like a lotus.
45
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्मोद्भवायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மோத்பவாயை நம:
English: Om Padmodbhavayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who was born from the lotus.
46
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्ममुख्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மமுக்யை நம:
English: Om Padmamukhyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her whose face resembles a lotus.
47
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्मनाभप्रियायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மநாபப்ரியாயை நம:
English: Om Padmanabhapriyayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the beloved of Lord Padmanabha.
48
Sanskrit: ॐ रमायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ரமாயை நம:
English: Om Ramayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Rama, the giver of joy and delight.
49
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्ममालाधरायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மமாலாதராயை நம:
English: Om Padmamaladharayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who wears a garland of lotuses.
50
Sanskrit: ॐ देव्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தேவ்யை நம:
English: Om Devyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Divine Goddess.
51
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्मिन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மின்யை நம:
English: Om Padminyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the lotus-like one.
52
Sanskrit: ॐ पद्मगन्धिन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பத்மகந்தின்யை நம:
English: Om Padmagandhinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who carries the fragrance of the lotus.
53
Sanskrit: ॐ पुण्यगन्धायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் புண்யகந்தாயை நம:
English: Om Punyagandhayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her whose fragrance is sacred.
54
Sanskrit: ॐ सुप्रसन्नायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுப்ரஸன்னாயை நம:
English: Om Suprasannayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the serene and gracious one.
55
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रसादाभिमुख्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஸாதாபிமுக்யை நம:
English: Om Prasadabhimukhyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is ever inclined to grant grace.
56
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रभायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரபாயை நம:
English: Om Prabhayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of radiance.
57
Sanskrit: ॐ चन्द्रवदनायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் சந்த்ரவதனாயை நம:
English: Om Chandravadanayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her whose face is like the moon.
58
Sanskrit: ॐ चन्द्रायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் சந்த்ராயை நம:
English: Om Chandrayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the moon-like one.
59
Sanskrit: ॐ चन्द्रसहोदर्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் சந்த்ரஸஹோதர்யை நம:
English: Om Chandrasahodaryai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the sister of the Moon, both born from the cosmic ocean.
60
Sanskrit: ॐ चतुर्भुजायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் சதுர்புஜாயை நம:
English: Om Chaturbhujayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the four-armed Goddess.
61
Sanskrit: ॐ चन्द्ररूपायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் சந்த்ரரூபாயை நம:
English: Om Chandrarupayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her whose form is cool and radiant like the moon.
62
Sanskrit: ॐ इन्दिरायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் இந்திராயை நம:
English: Om Indirayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Indira, the splendid Goddess.
63
Sanskrit: ॐ इन्दुशीतलायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் இந்துஶீதலாயை நம:
English: Om Indushitalayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is soothing and cool like moonlight.
64
Sanskrit: ॐ आह्लादजनन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஆஹ்லாதஜனன்யை நம:
English: Om Ahladajananyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Mother who gives joy.
65
Sanskrit: ॐ पुष्ट्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் புஷ்ட்யை நம:
English: Om Pushtyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of nourishment and growth.
66
Sanskrit: ॐ शिवायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶிவாயை நம:
English: Om Shivayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the auspicious one.
67
Sanskrit: ॐ शिवकर्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶிவகர்யை நம:
English: Om Shivakaryai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who brings about auspiciousness.
68
Sanskrit: ॐ सत्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸத்யை நம:
English: Om Satyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of truth.
69
Sanskrit: ॐ विमलायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விமலாயை நம:
English: Om Vimalayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the stainless and pure one.
70
Sanskrit: ॐ विश्वजनन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஶ்வஜனன்யை நம:
English: Om Vishvajananyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Mother of the universe.
71
Sanskrit: ॐ तुष्ट्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் துஷ்ட்யை நம:
English: Om Tushtyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of contentment.
72
Sanskrit: ॐ दारिद्र्यनाशिन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தாரித்ர்யநாஶின்யை நம:
English: Om Daridryanashinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the destroyer of poverty and deprivation.
73
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रीतिपुष्करिण्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரீதிபுஷ்கரிண்யை நம:
English: Om Pritipushkarinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the sacred fountain of love and joy.
74
Sanskrit: ॐ शान्तायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶாந்தாயை நம:
English: Om Shantayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the peaceful one.
75
Sanskrit: ॐ शुक्लमाल्याम्बरायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶுக்லமால்யாம்பராயை நம:
English: Om Shuklamalyambarayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who wears white garlands and garments.
76
Sanskrit: ॐ श्रियै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶ்ரியை நம:
English: Om Shriyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Shri, the presence of auspicious abundance.
77
Sanskrit: ॐ भास्कर्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பாஸ்கர்யை நம:
English: Om Bhaskaryai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who shines like the sun.
78
Sanskrit: ॐ बिल्वनिलयायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பில்வநிலயாயை நம:
English: Om Bilvanilayayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who dwells in the sacred bilva tree.
79
Sanskrit: ॐ वरारोहायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வராரோஹாயை நம:
English: Om Vararohayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her of graceful and exalted bearing.
80
Sanskrit: ॐ यशस्विन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் யஶஸ்வின்யை நம:
English: Om Yashasvinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the glorious and renowned one.
81
Sanskrit: ॐ वसुन्धरायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வஸுந்தராயை நம:
English: Om Vasundharayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Earth who bears all treasures.
82
Sanskrit: ॐ उदाराङ्गायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் உதாராங்காயை நம:
English: Om Udarangayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the noble and generous one.
83
Sanskrit: ॐ हरिण्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹரிண்யை நம:
English: Om Harinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the golden-hued and gentle one.
84
Sanskrit: ॐ हेममालिन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹேமமாலின்யை நம:
English: Om Hemamalinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who wears a golden garland.
85
Sanskrit: ॐ धनधान्यकर्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தனதான்யகர்யை நம:
English: Om Dhanadhanyakaryai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the giver of wealth and grain.
86
Sanskrit: ॐ सिद्धये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸித்தயே நம:
English: Om Siddhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of accomplishment and perfection.
87
Sanskrit: ॐ स्त्रैणसौम्यायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸ்த்ரைணஸௌம்யாயை நம:
English: Om Strainasaumyayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the gentle and gracious Goddess.
88
Sanskrit: ॐ शुभप्रदायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶுபப்ரதாயை நம:
English: Om Shubhapradayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of auspiciousness.
89
Sanskrit: ॐ नृपवेश्मगतानन्दायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ந்ருபவேஶ்மகதாநந்தாயை நம:
English: Om Nripaveshmagatanandayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who brings joy to royal dwellings.
90
Sanskrit: ॐ वरलक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வரலக்ஷ்ம்யை நம:
English: Om Varalakshmyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Varalakshmi, the giver of worthy boons.
91
Sanskrit: ॐ वसुप्रदायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வஸுப்ரதாயை நம:
English: Om Vasupradayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of treasures.
92
Sanskrit: ॐ शुभायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶுபாயை நம:
English: Om Shubhayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the auspicious one.
93
Sanskrit: ॐ हिरण्यप्राकारायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹிரண்யப்ராகாராயை நம:
English: Om Hiranyaprakarayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is surrounded by golden splendour.
94
Sanskrit: ॐ समुद्रतनयायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸமுத்ரதநயாயை நம:
English: Om Samudratanayayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the daughter of the cosmic ocean.
95
Sanskrit: ॐ जयायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜயாயை நம:
English: Om Jayayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the victorious one.
96
Sanskrit: ॐ मङ्गलादेव्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மங்கலாதேவ்யை நம:
English: Om Mangaladevyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Goddess of auspiciousness.
97
Sanskrit: ॐ विष्णुवक्षस्स्थलस्थितायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஷ்ணுவக்ஷஸ்ஸ்தலஸ்திதாயை நம:
English: Om Vishnuvakshassthalasthitayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who dwells upon the heart of Lord Vishnu.
98
Sanskrit: ॐ विष्णुपत्न्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஷ்ணுபத்ந்யை நம:
English: Om Vishnupatnyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the consort of Lord Vishnu.
99
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रसन्नाक्ष्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஸன்னாக்ஷ்யை நம:
English: Om Prasannakshyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her whose gaze is gracious and serene.
100
Sanskrit: ॐ नारायणसमाश्रितायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் நாராயணஸமாஶ்ரிதாயை நம:
English: Om Narayanasamashritayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is eternally united with Narayana.
101
Sanskrit: ॐ दारिद्र्यध्वंसिन्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தாரித்ர்யத்வம்ஸின்யை நம:
English: Om Daridryadhvamsinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the destroyer of poverty and want.
102
Sanskrit: ॐ देव्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் தேவ்யை நம:
English: Om Devyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Supreme Goddess.
103
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वोपद्रववारिण्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வோபத்ரவவாரிண்யை நம:
English: Om Sarvopadravavarinyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who wards off every affliction.
104
Sanskrit: ॐ नवदुर्गायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் நவது³ர்காயை நம:
English: Om Navadurgayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who embodies the nine forms of Durga.
105
Sanskrit: ॐ महाकाल्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாகால்யை நம:
English: Om Mahakalyai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is Mahakali.
106
Sanskrit: ॐ ब्रह्माविष्णुशिवात्मिकायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஹ்மாவிஷ்ணுஶிவாத்மிகாயை நம:
English: Om Brahmavishnushivatmikayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who is the essence of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
107
Sanskrit: ॐ त्रिकालज्ञानसम्पन्नायै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் த்ரிகாலஜ்ஞாநஸம்பந்நாயை நம:
English: Om Trikalajnanasampannayai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to her who possesses knowledge of past, present and future.
108
Sanskrit: ॐ भुवनेश्वर्यै नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் புவநேஶ்வர்யை நம:
English: Om Bhuvaneshvaryai Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the sovereign Mother of all worlds.
॥ इति श्रीलक्ष्म्यष्टोत्तरशतनामावलिः सम्पूर्णा ॥
இதி ஶ்ரீலக்ஷ்ம்யஷ்டோத்தரஶதநாமாவளி ஸம்பூர்ணம்.
Iti Sri Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali Sampurnam.
A Prayer for Abundance With Awareness
The Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali teaches that true prosperity is not measured only by what we possess. It is also seen in the food that nourishes us, the knowledge that guides us, the compassion that softens us, the courage that sustains us and the contentment that allows us to recognise our blessings.
To chant these 108 names is to invite the many dimensions of Lakshmi into our consciousness. It is a prayer not merely to receive, but also to become worthy custodians of what we receive. When abundance is accompanied by Dharma, gratitude and generosity, it becomes a blessing not only to one home but to the wider world.
"Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah".
