Damodarashtakam: Sanskrit, Tamil & English Lyrics with Meanings

The Lord who holds the universe, bound by a mother’s love—little Damodara and Mother Yashoda. 💙🙏

The Holy Month of Damodara – A Celebration of Love and Devotion

There is something deeply touching about little Krishna being caught by His mother after His playful mischief. The Lord who holds the entire universe allows Himself to be tied with a simple rope, not through force, but through love.

The sacred month of Kartik, also lovingly called Damodara month in the Vaishnava tradition, is a special time to remember Lord Krishna. 

Devotees offer lamps, sing His names and spend time in prayer. Even a simple offering, made with a sincere heart, becomes a beautiful expression of devotion.

The name Damodara comes from the Sanskrit words dāma, meaning rope, and udara, meaning belly. 

It recalls the story of Mother Yashoda tying little Krishna to a wooden mortar with a rope around His waist.

What Is Damodarashtakam, and Who Wrote It?

Damodarashtakam, also written as Damodar Ashtakam, is a Sanskrit prayer traditionally attributed to Satyavrata Muni. 

Ashtakam means a prayer of eight verses.

These verses describe Krishna’s childhood beauty, Mother Yashoda’s love and the power of true devotion. 

The devotee asks for no riches or grand rewards, only love for Krishna and the blessing of remembering Him always.

Traditionally sung while offering a lamp during Kartik, this prayer reminds us that the greatest offering we can make is a heart filled with love.

Sri Damodar Ashtakam – Shlokas in Sanskrit, Tamil and English with Simple Meanings
श्री दामोदराष्टकम्
ஸ்ரீ தாமோதராஷ்டகம்

The Damodar Ashtakam is a beautiful prayer of eight verses dedicated to Lord Krishna, traditionally attributed to Satyavrata Muni. 

It is often sung while offering a lamp during the sacred month of Kartik.

The prayer remembers little Krishna, whom Mother Yashoda tied to a wooden mortar with a rope around His waist. It reminds us that even the Lord of the universe allows Himself to be bound by a mother’s love.

1. Little Krishna Runs from Mother Yashoda

Sanskrit:

नमामीश्वरं सच्चिदानन्दरूपं
लसत्कुण्डलं गोकुले भ्राजमानम् ।
यशोदाभियोलूखलाद्धावमानं
परामृष्टमत्यन्ततो द्रुत्य गोप्या ॥१॥

Tamil:

நமாமீஶ்வரம் ஸச்-சித்-ஆனந்த-ரூபம்
லஸத்-குண்டலம் கோகுலே ப்ராஜமானம்
யஶோதா-பியோலூகலாத் தாவமானம்
பராம்ருஷ்டம் அத்யந்ததோ த்ருத்ய கோப்யா

English:

Namamishvaram Sach-Chid-Ananda-Rupam
Lasat-Kundalam Gokule Bhrajamanam
Yashoda-Bhiyolukhalad Dhavamanam
Paramrishtam Atyantato Drutya Gopya

Meaning:

I bow to Lord Krishna, who lives forever and is full of wisdom and joy. He looks beautiful in Gokula, with His earrings swinging as He runs. Afraid of Mother Yashoda, He runs away from the wooden mortar. But she runs faster and catches Him.

2. Bound by His Mother’s Love

Sanskrit:

रुदन्तं मुहुर्नेत्रयुग्मं मृजन्तं
कराम्भोजयुग्मेन सातङ्कनेत्रम् ।
मुहुः श्वासकम्पत्रिरेखाङ्ककण्ठ-
स्थितग्रैवं दामोदरं भक्तिबद्धम् ॥२॥

Tamil:

ருதந்தம் முஹுர் நேத்ர-யுக்மம் ம்ருஜந்தம்
கராம்போஜ-யுக்மேன ஸாதங்க-நேத்ரம்
முஹுஃ ஶ்வாஸ-கம்ப-த்ரிரேகாங்க-கண்ட-
ஸ்தித-க்ரைவம் தாமோதரம் பக்தி-பத்தம்

English:

Rudantam Muhur Netra-Yugmam Mrijantam
Karambhoja-Yugmena Satanka-Netram
Muhuh Shvasa-Kampa-Trirekhanka-Kantha-
Sthita-Graivam Damodaram Bhakti-Baddham

Meaning:

Little Krishna is crying and rubbing His frightened eyes with His soft hands. As He sobs, His breathing makes the necklace on His neck shake. I bow to Damodara, who is bound by His mother’s love and devotion.

3. Love Can Win Over the Lord

Sanskrit:

इतीदृक्स्वलीलाभिरानन्दकुण्डे
स्वघोषं निमज्जन्तमाख्यापयन्तम् ।
तदीयेशितज्ञेषु भक्तैर्जितत्वं
पुनः प्रेमतस्तं शतावृत्ति वन्दे ॥३॥

Tamil:

இதீத்ருக் ஸ்வ-லீலாபிர் ஆனந்த-குண்டே
ஸ்வ-கோஷம் நிமஜ்ஜந்தம் ஆக்யாபயந்தம்
ததீயேஶித-ஜ்ஞேஷு பக்தைர் ஜிதத்வம்
புனஃ ப்ரேமதஸ் தம் ஶதாவ்ருத்தி வந்தே

English:

Itidrik Sva-Lilabhir Ananda-Kunde
Sva-Ghosham Nimajjantam Akhyapayantam
Tadiyeshita-Jneshu Bhaktair Jitatvam
Punah Prematas Tam Shatavritti Vande

Meaning:

Through His playful childhood acts, Krishna fills all of Gokula with happiness. He shows that even the all-powerful Lord can be won over by His devotees’ sincere love. I bow to Him with love, again and again.

4. Stay in My Heart as Little Krishna

Sanskrit:

वरं देव मोक्षं न मोक्षावधिं वा
न चान्यं वृणेऽहं वरेशादपीह ।
इदं ते वपुर्नाथ गोपालबालं
सदा मे मनस्याविरास्तां किमन्यैः ॥४॥

Tamil:

வரம் தேவ மோக்ஷம் ந மோக்ஷாவதிம் வா
ந சான்யம் வ்ருணேஹம் வரேஶாத் அபீஹ
இதம் தே வபுர் நாத கோபால-பாலம்
ஸதா மே மனஸ்யாவிராஸ்தாம் கிமன்யைஃ

English:

Varam Deva Moksham Na Mokshavadhim Va
Na Chanyam Vrine’ham Vareshad Apiha
Idam Te Vapur Natha Gopala-Balam
Sada Me Manasy Avirastam Kim Anyaih

Meaning:

O Lord, You can grant every blessing. But I do not ask for freedom from birth and death, or for any other gift. I only want Your beautiful form as little Gopala to remain in my heart always. What more could I need?

5. Your Sweet Face Is All I Want

Sanskrit:

इदं ते मुखाम्भोजमत्यन्तनीलैः
वृतं कुन्तलैः स्निग्धरक्तैश्च गोप्या ।
मुहुश्चुम्बितं बिम्बरक्ताधरं मे
मनस्याविरास्तामलं लक्षलाभैः ॥५॥

Tamil:

இதம் தே முகாம்போஜம் அத்யந்த-நீலைர்
வ்ருதம் குந்தலைஃ ஸ்நிக்த-ரக்தைஶ் ச கோப்யா
முஹுஶ் சும்பிதம் பிம்ப-ரக்தாதரம் மே
மனஸ்யாவிராஸ்தாம் அலம் லக்ஷ-லாபைஃ

English:

Idam Te Mukhambhojam Atyanta-Nilair
Vritam Kuntalaih Snigdha-Raktaish Cha Gopya
Muhush Chumbitam Bimba-Raktadharam Me
Manasy Avirastam Alam Laksha-Labhaih

Meaning:

O Krishna, dark curls frame Your beautiful face, and Your lips are red like the bimba fruit. Mother Yashoda kisses Your face again and again. May this sweet face remain in my heart always. It means more to me than countless other gifts.

6. Please Show Me Your Kindness

Sanskrit:

नमो देव दामोदरानन्त विष्णो
प्रसीद प्रभो दुःखजालाब्धिमग्नम् ।
कृपादृष्टिवृष्ट्यातिदीनं बतानु-
गृहाणेश मामज्ञमेध्यक्षिदृश्यः ॥६॥

Tamil:

நமோ தேவ தாமோதரானந்த விஷ்ணோ
ப்ரஸீத ப்ரபோ துஃக-ஜாலாப்தி-மக்னம்
க்ருபா-த்ருஷ்டி-வ்ருஷ்ட்யாதி-தீனம் பதாநு-
க்ருஹாணேஶ மாமஜ்ஞமேத்யக்ஷி-த்ருஶ்யஃ

English:

Namo Deva Damodarananta Vishno
Prasida Prabho Duhkha-Jalabdhi-Magnam
Kripa-Drishti-Vrishtyati-Dinam Batanu-
Grihanesha Mam Ajnam Edhy Akshi-Drishyah

Meaning:

O Damodara, Ananta and Vishnu, I bow to You. I am troubled by sorrow and do not know how to find my way out. Please look upon me with kindness, help me and let me see You.

7. Give Me Love and Devotion

Sanskrit:

कुबेरात्मजौ बद्धमूर्त्यैव यद्वत्
त्वया मोचितौ भक्तिभाजौ कृतौ च ।
तथा प्रेमभक्तिं स्वकां मे प्रयच्छ
न मोक्षे ग्रहो मेऽस्ति दामोदरेह ॥७॥

Tamil:

குபேராத்மஜௌ பத்த-மூர்த்யைவ யத்வத்
த்வயா மோசிதௌ பக்தி-பாஜௌ க்ருதௌ ச
ததா ப்ரேம-பக்திம் ஸ்வகாம் மே ப்ரயச்ச
ந மோக்ஷே க்ரஹோ மேஸ்தி தாமோதரேஹ

English:

Kuberatmajau Baddha-Murtyaiva Yadvat
Tvaya Mochitau Bhakti-Bhajau Kritau Cha
Tatha Prema-Bhaktim Svakam Me Prayachchha
Na Mokshe Graho Me’sti Damodareha

Meaning:

O Damodara, even while You were tied to the wooden mortar, You freed Kubera’s two sons and made them Your devotees. Please bless me too with true love and devotion for You. I do not ask for liberation; I simply want to love You.

8. My Prayers to You and Sri Radha

Sanskrit:

नमस्तेऽस्तु दाम्ने स्फुरद्दीप्तिधाम्ने
त्वदीयोदरायाथ विश्वस्य धाम्ने ।
नमो राधिकायै त्वदीयप्रियायै
नमोऽनन्तलीलाय देवाय तुभ्यम् ॥८॥

Tamil:

நமஸ்தேஸ்து தாம்னே ஸ்புரத்-தீப்தி-தாம்னே
த்வதீயோதராயாத விஶ்வஸ்ய தாம்னே
நமோ ராதிகாயை த்வதீய-ப்ரியாயை
நமோனந்த-லீலாய தேவாய துப்யம்

English:

Namas Te’stu Damne Sphurad-Dipti-Dhamne
Tvadiyodarayatha Vishvasya Dhamne
Namo Radhikayai Tvadiya-Priyayai
Namo’nanta-Lilaya Devaya Tubhyam

Meaning:

I bow to the shining rope tied around Your waist. I bow to Your belly, which holds the whole universe. I bow to Your beloved Sri Radha. O Krishna, Your wonderful pastimes never end. I offer my prayers to You.

To know more about Deep daan and how to offer a ghee lamp to Lord Damodara during Kartik. read the companion post 👇🏻

Kartik Deep Daan: How to Offer a Ghee Lamp to Lord Damodara

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Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 Names of Lord Ganesha with Meanings

Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali puja with silver flowers offered while chanting the 108 names of Lord Ganesha.

Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 Names of Lord Ganesha with Meanings

Lord Ganesha, the beloved son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is one of the most loved and widely worshipped deities in Hinduism. Before beginning a puja, embarking on a journey, entering a new home, starting a new venture, or taking the first step towards something important, we instinctively remember Ganesha.

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah.

We know Him as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. But Ganesha represents so much more. He is the Lord of wisdom, intellect, discernment, learning, auspicious beginnings, and spiritual understanding.

The Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a beautiful way of contemplating these many aspects of the Lord. Each of His 108 names reveals a different quality, form, or divine attribute.

What Does Ashtottara Shatanamavali Mean?

The Sanskrit word Ashtottara Shatanamavali refers to a sacred series or garland of 108 names.

Ashtottara Shata means 108, Nama means name, and Avali means a row, series, or garland.

An Ashtottara Shatanamavali, therefore, is much more than a list of names. It is like offering the deity a garland of 108 sacred names, remembering and contemplating a different divine quality with every name.

Why Do We Chant 108 Names?

The number 108 holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu tradition. A traditional japa mala has 108 beads, and the number repeatedly appears in Hindu prayer, philosophy, and sacred literature.

When we chant the 108 names of Ganesha, our attention gradually moves away from everyday distractions and towards the Divine. Each name becomes a small meditation in itself.

Rather than remembering Ganesha through just one familiar form, the Ashtottara allows us to contemplate the many dimensions of His divinity.

Ganesha Is More Than the Remover of Obstacles

Perhaps the quality most readily associated with Lord Ganesha is His role as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. Yet His 108 names reveal so much more.

He is Gajananaya, the elephant-faced Lord; Sumukhaya, the One with the beautiful and auspicious face; Mahaganapataye, the great Lord of the Ganas; Prajnaya, the embodiment of wisdom; Vakpataye, the Lord of speech; Modakapriyaya, the One who loves modakas; Parvatinandanaya, the beloved son of Goddess Parvati; and Mangalapradaya, the bestower of auspiciousness.

Together, these names remind us that Ganesha represents not only the removal of difficulties, but also wisdom, strength, courage, compassion, learning, joy, prosperity, and spiritual understanding.

When and How Can We Chant the Ganesha Ashtottara?

The Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali can be chanted during Ganesha Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi, during one's regular Ganesha puja, or whenever we seek Lord Ganesha's blessings before an important beginning.

Traditionally, with each of the 108 names, we may offer a flower, durva grass, or akshata at His feet. A lamp may be lit, and each name is chanted with “Om” at the beginning and “Namah” at the end.

More than the material being offered, however, it is the bhava, the devotion, intention, and surrender behind the offering that gives worship its true meaning.

My Offering of Silver Flowers

While chanting the Ganesha Ashtottara Namavali, I chose to offer silver flowers at Lord Ganesha's feet with each sacred name.

108 sacred names, 108 silver flowers—each offered with devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Ganesha.

There was a special intention behind my choice.

To me, the silver flower represents purity, prosperity, abundance, good fortune, and auspiciousness. Its beautiful luminosity reminds me of purity and clarity of thought, while its permanence makes it an enduring symbol of devotion. Unlike a fresh flower that blossoms beautifully and eventually fades, a silver flower remains.

Prosperity in our tradition is closely associated with Goddess Lakshmi, but prosperity is so much more than material wealth. True abundance is also saubhagya, the blessings of good health, happiness, harmony, wisdom, peace, and divine grace.

Lord Ganesha is invoked before every auspicious beginning. He removes the obstacles that stand in our path and blesses us with the wisdom and discernment to move forward.

So, with every sacred name I chanted and every silver flower I offered, my prayer was not merely for material prosperity, but for a life blessed with health, happiness, wisdom, peace, good fortune, and spiritual abundance for myself and my family.

108 sacred names. 108 silver flowers. 

One prayer offered with devotion at the feet of Ganesha.

A Note on Pronunciation and Traditional Variations

There are different versions of the Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali followed in different scriptures, temples, regions, and family traditions. Therefore, you may find some differences in the names or their sequence in different prayer books.

For this post, I have followed one consistent traditional sequence. The meanings have been kept simple so that we can understand and contemplate the divine quality represented by each name while chanting.

Sri Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali
108 Names of Lord Ganesha with Meanings

1
Sanskrit: ॐ गजाननाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கஜானனாய நம:
English: Om Gajananaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the elephant-faced Lord.

2
Sanskrit: ॐ गणाध्यक्षाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கணாத்யக்ஷாய நம:
English: Om Ganadhyakshaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord and leader of the Ganas.

3
Sanskrit: ॐ विघ्नराजाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விக்னராஜாய நம:
English: Om Vighnarajaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who rules over and removes obstacles.

4
Sanskrit: ॐ विनायकाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விநாயகாய நம:
English: Om Vinayakaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Vinayaka, the supreme leader and guide.

5
Sanskrit: ॐ द्वैमातुराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் த்வைமாதுராய நம:
English: Om Dvaimaturaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated with two mothers.

6
Sanskrit: ॐ द्विमुखाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் த்விமுகாய நம:
English: Om Dvimukhaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the two-faced Lord.

7
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रमुखाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரமுகாய நம:
English: Om Pramukhaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the foremost and eminent Lord.

8
Sanskrit: ॐ सुमुखाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுமுகாய நம:
English: Om Sumukhaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord with the beautiful and auspicious face.

9
Sanskrit: ॐ कृतिने नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் க்ருதினே நம:
English: Om Kritine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the skilful and accomplished One.

10
Sanskrit: ॐ सुप्रदीपाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுப்ரதீபாய நம:
English: Om Supradipaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the radiant One who dispels darkness.

11
Sanskrit: ॐ सुखनिधये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுகநிதயே நம:
English: Om Sukhanidhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the treasure-house of happiness.

12
Sanskrit: ॐ सुराध्यक्षाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுராத்யக்ஷாய நம:
English: Om Suradhyakshaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who presides over the Devas.

13
Sanskrit: ॐ सुरारिघ्नाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுராரிக்னாய நம:
English: Om Surarighnaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the destroyer of the enemies of the Devas.

14
Sanskrit: ॐ महागणपतये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாகணபதயே நம:
English: Om Mahaganapataye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great and supreme Ganapati.

15
Sanskrit: ॐ मान्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மான்யாய நம:
English: Om Manyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the honoured and venerable Lord.

16
Sanskrit: ॐ महाकालाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாகாலாய நம:
English: Om Mahakalaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great Lord beyond time.

17
Sanskrit: ॐ महाबलाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாபலாய நம:
English: Om Mahabalaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One of immense strength.

18
Sanskrit: ॐ हेरम्बाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹேரம்பாய நம:
English: Om Herambaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Heramba, the compassionate protector.

19
Sanskrit: ॐ लम्बजठराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் லம்பஜடராய நம:
English: Om Lambajatharaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord with the large belly.

20
Sanskrit: ॐ ह्रस्वग्रीवाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹ்ரஸ்வக்ரீவாய நம:
English: Om Hrasvagrivaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the short-necked Lord.

21
Sanskrit: ॐ महोदराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹோதராய நம:
English: Om Mahodaraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great-bellied Lord.

22
Sanskrit: ॐ मदोत्कटाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மதோத்கடாய நம:
English: Om Madotkataya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the mighty and intensely powerful One.

23
Sanskrit: ॐ महावीराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாவீராய நம:
English: Om Mahaviraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great and courageous hero.

24
Sanskrit: ॐ मन्त्रिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மந்த்ரிணே நம:
English: Om Mantrine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the wise counsellor and master of sacred wisdom.

25
Sanskrit: ॐ मङ्गलस्वराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மங்களஸ்வராய நம:
English: Om Mangalasvaraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One whose very sound is auspicious.

26
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रमथाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரமதாய நம:
English: Om Pramathaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated with Shiva's divine attendants.

27
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रथमाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரதமாய நம:
English: Om Prathamaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the foremost One, worshipped first.

28
Sanskrit: ॐ प्राज्ञाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ராஜ்ஞாய நம:
English: Om Prajnaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of supreme wisdom.

29
Sanskrit: ॐ विघ्नकर्त्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விக்னகர்த்ரே நம:
English: Om Vighnakartre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who can place obstacles for a divine purpose.

30
Sanskrit: ॐ विघ्नहर्त्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விக்னஹர்த்ரே நம:
English: Om Vighnahartre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the remover of obstacles.

31
Sanskrit: ॐ विश्वनेत्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஶ்வநேத்ரே நம:
English: Om Vishvanetre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One whose divine vision encompasses the universe.

32
Sanskrit: ॐ विराट्पतये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விராட்பதயே நம:
English: Om Viratpataye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord of the vast universe.

33
Sanskrit: ॐ श्रीपतये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶ்ரீபதயே நம:
English: Om Shripataye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated with prosperity and auspiciousness.

34
Sanskrit: ॐ वाक्पतये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வாக்பதயே நம:
English: Om Vakpataye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord of speech and eloquence.

35
Sanskrit: ॐ शृङ्गारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶ்ருங்காரிணே நம:
English: Om Shringarine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the beautifully adorned Lord.

36
Sanskrit: ॐ आश्रितवत्सलाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஆஶ்ரிதவத்ஸலாய நம:
English: Om Ashritavatsalaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the compassionate protector of those who seek refuge in Him.

37
Sanskrit: ॐ शिवप्रियाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶிவப்ரியாய நம:
English: Om Shivapriyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is beloved of Lord Shiva.

38
Sanskrit: ॐ शीघ्रकारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶீக்ரகாரிணே நம:
English: Om Shighrakarine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who acts swiftly.

39
Sanskrit: ॐ शाश्वताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶாஶ்வதாய நம:
English: Om Shashvataya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the eternal One.

40
Sanskrit: ॐ बलाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பலாய நம:
English: Om Balaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of strength.

41
Sanskrit: ॐ बलोत्थिताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பலோத்திதாய நம:
English: Om Balotthitaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One endowed with abundant strength.

42
Sanskrit: ॐ भवात्मजाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பவாத்மஜாய நம:
English: Om Bhavatmajaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the son of Lord Shiva.

43
Sanskrit: ॐ पुराणपुरुषाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் புராணபுருஷாய நம:
English: Om Puranapurushaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the primordial and eternal Being.

44
Sanskrit: ॐ पूष्णे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பூஷ்ணே நம:
English: Om Pushne Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the nourisher and sustainer.

45
Sanskrit: ॐ पुष्करोत्सिप्तवारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் புஷ்கரோத்ஸிப்தவாரிணே நம:
English: Om Pushkarotsiptavarine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One honoured with sacred offerings.

46
Sanskrit: ॐ अग्रगण्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அக்ரகண்யாய நம:
English: Om Agraganyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the foremost among all.

47
Sanskrit: ॐ अग्रपूज्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அக்ரபூஜ்யாய நம:
English: Om Agrapujyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is worshipped first.

48
Sanskrit: ॐ अग्रगामिने नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அக்ரகாமிநே நம:
English: Om Agragamine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who leads from the front.

49
Sanskrit: ॐ मन्त्रकृते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மந்த்ரக்ருதே நம:
English: Om Mantrakrite Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the source and master of sacred mantras.

50
Sanskrit: ॐ चामीकरप्रभाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் சாமீகரப்ரபாய நம:
English: Om Chamikaraprabhaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who shines with the brilliance of gold.

51
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வாய நம:
English: Om Sarvaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is all and pervades everything.

52
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वोपास्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வோபாஸ்யாய நம:
English: Om Sarvopasyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One worthy of worship by all.

53
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वकर्त्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வகர்த்ரே நம:
English: Om Sarvakartre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the divine doer behind all action.

54
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वनेत्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வநேத்ரே நம:
English: Om Sarvanetre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the all-seeing Lord.

55
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वसिद्धिप्रदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வஸித்திப்ரதாய நம:
English: Om Sarvasiddhipradaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of all accomplishments.

56
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वसिद्धये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வஸித்தயே நம:
English: Om Sarvasiddhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of all attainments.

57
Sanskrit: ॐ पञ्चहस्ताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பஞ்சஹஸ்தாய நம:
English: Om Panchahastaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the five-handed form of the Lord.

58
Sanskrit: ॐ पार्वतीनन्दनाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பார்வதீநந்தனாய நம:
English: Om Parvatinandanaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the beloved son who brings joy to Goddess Parvati.

59
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रभवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரபவே நம:
English: Om Prabhave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the mighty and sovereign Lord.

60
Sanskrit: ॐ कुमारगुरवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் குமாரகுரவே நம:
English: Om Kumaragurave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One revered as the teacher of Kumara.

61
Sanskrit: ॐ अक्षोभ्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அக்ஷோப்யாய நம:
English: Om Akshobhyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the unshakable and serene One.

62
Sanskrit: ॐ कुञ्जरासुरभञ्जनाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் குஞ்ஜராஸுரபஞ்சனாய நம:
English: Om Kunjarasurabhanjanaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the destroyer of Kunjarasura.

63
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रमोदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரமோதாய நம:
English: Om Pramodaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of divine joy.

64
Sanskrit: ॐ मोदकप्रियाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மோதகப்ரியாய நம:
English: Om Modakapriyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who delights in modakas.

65
Sanskrit: ॐ कान्तिमते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் காந்திமதே நம:
English: Om Kantimate Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the radiant and resplendent One.

66
Sanskrit: ॐ धृतिमते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் த்ருதிமதே நம:
English: Om Dhritimate Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One endowed with steadfastness and fortitude.

67
Sanskrit: ॐ कामिने नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் காமிநே நம:
English: Om Kamine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the loving Lord.

68
Sanskrit: ॐ कपित्थपनसप्रियाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கபித்தபனஸப்ரியாய நம:
English: Om Kapitthapanasapriyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who delights in kapittha and jackfruit.

69
Sanskrit: ॐ ब्रह्मचारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஹ்மசாரிணே நம:
English: Om Brahmacharine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One established in spiritual discipline.

70
Sanskrit: ॐ ब्रह्मरूपिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஹ்மரூபிணே நம:
English: Om Brahmarupine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is the very form of Brahman.

71
Sanskrit: ॐ ब्रह्मविद्यादिदानभुवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஹ்மவித்யாதிதானபுவே நம:
English: Om Brahmavidyadidanabhuve Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the giver of spiritual knowledge and wisdom.

72
Sanskrit: ॐ जिष्णवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜிஷ்ணவே நம:
English: Om Jishnave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the ever-victorious One.

73
Sanskrit: ॐ विष्णुप्रियाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஷ்ணுப்ரியாய நம:
English: Om Vishnupriyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One dear to Lord Vishnu.

74
Sanskrit: ॐ भक्तजीविताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பக்தஜீவிதாய நம:
English: Om Bhaktajivitaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is the very life and refuge of His devotees.

75
Sanskrit: ॐ जितमन्मथाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜிதமன்மதாய நம:
English: Om Jitamanmathaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who has conquered worldly desire.

76
Sanskrit: ॐ ऐश्वर्यकारणाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஐஶ்வர்யகாரணாய நம:
English: Om Aishvaryakaranaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the source of prosperity and divine abundance.

77
Sanskrit: ॐ ज्यायसे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜ்யாயஸே நம:
English: Om Jyayase Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the supreme and exalted One.

78
Sanskrit: ॐ यक्षकिन्नरसेविताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் யக்ஷகின்னரஸேவிதாய நம:
English: Om Yakshakinnarasevitaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One worshipped by Yakshas and Kinnaras.

79
Sanskrit: ॐ गङ्गासुताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கங்காஸுதாய நம:
English: Om Gangasutaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated in sacred tradition with Mother Ganga.

80
Sanskrit: ॐ गणाधीशाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கணாதீஶாய நம:
English: Om Ganadhishaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the ruler of the Ganas.

81
Sanskrit: ॐ गम्भीरनिनदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கம்பீரநினதாய நம:
English: Om Gambhiraninadaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One whose divine voice is deep and resonant.

82
Sanskrit: ॐ वटवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வடவே நம:
English: Om Vatave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the youthful and disciplined One.

83
Sanskrit: ॐ अभीष्टवरदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அபீஷ்டவரதாய நம:
English: Om Abhishtavaradaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the giver of cherished boons.

84
Sanskrit: ॐ ज्योतिषे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜ்யோதிஷே நம:
English: Om Jyotishe Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the radiant divine light.

85
Sanskrit: ॐ भक्तनिधये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பக்தநிதயே நம:
English: Om Bhaktanidhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the treasure and refuge of devotees.

86
Sanskrit: ॐ भावगम्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பாவகம்யாய நம:
English: Om Bhavagamyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is reached through sincere devotion.

87
Sanskrit: ॐ मङ्गलप्रदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மங்களப்ரதாய நம:
English: Om Mangalapradaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of auspiciousness.

88
Sanskrit: ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அவ்யக்தாய நம:
English: Om Avyaktaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the unmanifest Divine Reality.

89
Sanskrit: ॐ अप्राकृतपराक्रमाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அப்ராக்ருதபராக்ரமாய நம:
English: Om Aprakritaparakramaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One of transcendent valour.

90
Sanskrit: ॐ सत्यधर्मिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸத்யதர்மிணே நம:
English: Om Satyadharmine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One established in truth and righteousness.

91
Sanskrit: ॐ सखये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸகயே நம:
English: Om Sakhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the divine friend of His devotees.

92
Sanskrit: ॐ सरसाम्बुनिधये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸரஸாம்புநிதயே நம:
English: Om Sarasambunidhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated with abundance and sacred waters.

93
Sanskrit: ॐ महेशाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹேஶாய நம:
English: Om Maheshaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great Lord.

94
Sanskrit: ॐ दिव्याङ्गाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் திவ்யாங்காய நம:
English: Om Divyangaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One whose form is divine.

95
Sanskrit: ॐ मणिकिङ्किणीमेखलाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மணிகிங்கிணீமேகலாய நம:
English: Om Manikinkinimekhalaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord adorned with a jewelled, tinkling girdle.

96
Sanskrit: ॐ समस्तदेवतामूर्तये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸமஸ்ததேவதாமூர்தயே நம:
English: Om Samastadevatamurtaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who embodies all divine forms.

97
Sanskrit: ॐ सहिष्णवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸஹிஷ்ணவே நம:
English: Om Sahishnave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the patient and forbearing Lord.

98
Sanskrit: ॐ सततोत्थिताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸததோத்திதாய நம:
English: Om Satatotthitaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is ever vigilant and active.

99
Sanskrit: ॐ विघातकारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விகாதகாரிணே நம:
English: Om Vighatakarine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who destroys harmful forces and impediments.

100
Sanskrit: ॐ विश्वग्दृशे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஶ்வக்த்ருஶே நம:
English: Om Vishvagdrishe Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the all-seeing One.

101
Sanskrit: ॐ विश्वरक्षाकृते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஶ்வரக்ஷாக்ருதே நம:
English: Om Vishvarakshakrite Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the protector of the universe.

102
Sanskrit: ॐ कल्याणगुरवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கல்யாணகுரவே நம:
English: Om Kalyanagurave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the divine teacher who leads us towards auspiciousness.

103
Sanskrit: ॐ उन्मत्तवेषाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் உன்மத்தவேஷாய நம:
English: Om Unmattaveshaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who can assume a form beyond worldly conventions.

104
Sanskrit: ॐ अपराजिते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அபராஜிதே நம:
English: Om Aparajite Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the unconquered and invincible One.

105
Sanskrit: ॐ समस्तजगदाधाराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸமஸ்தஜகதாதாராய நம:
English: Om Samastajagadadharaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the support and foundation of the entire universe.

106
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वैश्वर्यप्रदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வைஶ்வர்யப்ரதாய நம:
English: Om Sarvaishvaryapradaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of prosperity and abundance.

107
Sanskrit: ॐ आक्रान्तचिदचित्प्रभवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஆக்ராந்தசிதசித்ப்ரபவே நம:
English: Om Akrantachidachitprabhave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord whose power pervades all that is conscious and unconscious.

108
Sanskrit: ॐ श्रीविघ्नेश्वराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶ்ரீவிக்னேஶ்வராய நம:
English: Om Shri Vighneshvaraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Sri Vighneshwara, the Lord of obstacles and their remover.

A Garland of Names, A Journey Within

Chanting the 108 names of Ganesha is not only about asking Him to remove the obstacles that stand before us. Perhaps it is also about asking for the wisdom to recognise which obstacles need to be removed, which need to be faced, and what they have come to teach us.

May Vighnaharta clear the path before us.

May Prajnaya bless us with wisdom.

May Sukhanidhaye fill our hearts with happiness.

May Mangalapradaya fill our lives with auspiciousness.

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।

निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha

Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada

O Lord with the curved trunk and magnificent form, whose brilliance is like millions of suns, please remove the obstacles from all my endeavours, always.

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।

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Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 Names in Sanskrit, Tamil and English

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".

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