Meaning & Origin
Mahalakshmi is a revered goddess in Hinduism, symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and abundance. She is often depicted holding a lotus or a golden pot filled with wealth and grains.
Spiritual meaning
Represents the divine feminine and the goddess of abundance, guiding us towards prosperity, happiness, and spiritual growth.
Language details
महालक्ष्मी
Great Goddess of Wealth
महालक्ष्मी
बध्यात्मा धनपत्नी
மகாலக்ஷ்மி
பொருள் முடியாத வழிக்கும் ஆளவு
మహాలక్ష్మీ
మహా (మీద్దద) ళక్ష్మీ (జీశ్చీదేశి)
Mahalakshmi
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of wealth and prosperity
Mahalakshmi
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of wealth and prosperity
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
mah-hah-LAKSH-mee
/mahɑlakʃmi/
Lucky number
8
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Lakshmi stone
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Mahalakshmi holds a significant cultural influence in Hindu communities, particularly in South India. Her idol is installed in temples and houses, and she is often invoked during rituals and ceremonies for prosperity and wealth. Mahalakshmi represents the auspicious aspects of life and is considered an essential deity for safeguarding wealth and prosperity.
Mahalakshmi is also considered a goddess of compassion, as she showers her blessings on her devotees. In spiritual terms, Mahalakshmi represents the inner prosperity that comes from contentment, peace, and happiness. Her name evokes the feeling of abundance not just in material possessions but also in spiritual and emotional wealth. By invoking her blessings, one can seek to attain inner peace and contentment, eventually leading to external prosperity.
Historical references
Mahalakshmi is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity and fortune in Hinduism.
Ancient India, around 6th century BCE to present day
Another reference to Mahalakshmi is in the epic Mahabharata where she is mentioned as the giver of boons to Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers.
Ancient India, around 4th century BCE
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