Lakshmi the Mother of Prosperity
Oct 08, 2025
Who Is Lakshmi?
Lady Luck.
Lakshmi or Laxmi is a symbol of wealth and a reminder that beauty, generosity, and spiritual prosperity can flow into every part of life. In yoga, invoking Lakshmi isn’t just about material gain—it’s about living in alignment with grace, purpose, and inner richness.
She dates pre buddhist times
She is often depicted seated on a blooming lotus, surrounded by gold coins and elephants, symbolizing the divine flow of energy and blessings. Lakshmi is the consort of Vishnu, the preserver, and represents the sustaining force of life that supports dharma (right action).
Lakshmi isn’t just a goddess in mythology—she’s a living principle. One that reminds yoga practitioners to embrace abundance as a sacred right, not a guilty pleasure.
Why Lakshmi Matters
Yoga is not just a physical practice—it’s a path to wholeness and self-realization. Lakshmi invites us to expand our understanding of abundance beyond money:
Abundance of energy: Abundance of love: Abundance of time and presence:
She reminds us that its not selfish to receive. It's essential. You cannot serve from an empty cup it's best to serve from the overflow.
Lakshmi and Feminine Power in Yoga
Lakshmi represents Shakti—the creative, nurturing, intuitive force. This energy is honored as the source of all manifestation. When you connect to Lakshmi, you connect to:
The beauty of your own worth, The power of graceful receiving, The balance between effort and surrender. In a world that often glorifies hustle and depletion, Lakshmi teaches the art of sacred being enough, just the way you are.
Laxmi will ask you
Are you keeping your home and your heart clean?
Are you resourced and rested, or constantly depleted?
Are you in relationship with yourself and others from a place of compassion?
Are you living mindfully or racing through life?
Where in your life are you leaking energy?
Where can you receive more fully?
Symbols and the Meanings
1. Lotus Flower – Purity, spiritual awakening, and detachment from materialism despite living in the world.
2. Gold Coins – Prosperity, generosity, and material and spiritual wealth.
3. Elephants –Specifically Ganesh representing wisdom, power, and effort leading to success. Often depicted showering Lakshmi with water, symbolizing blessings and abundance.
4. Four Arms – Representing the four goals of life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity, means, purpose), Kama (pleasure,wishes and desires), and Moksha (liberation)
5. Red or Pink Saree – Activity, fertility, and divine energy. The color red signifies auspiciousness and power.
6. Hand in Varada Mudra – Open palm, fingers down. The gesture of giving, showing her blessings and protection.
7. Hand in Abhaya Mudra – Right hand. Fingers up and together. The gesture of reassurance, symbolizing fearlessness and divine support.
8. Water Pot (Kalash) – Purity, nourishment, and the essence of life.
9. White Owl – Wisdom, patience, and the ability to see beyond illusion. It also warns of the dangers of material attachment.
Lakshmi Loves Vishnu
Lakshmi is considered the perfect partner because she will amplify manifestations. Her consort is Vishnu. In each cosmic age (yuga) she is a different incarnation to be with him. This is super sweet because a consort is a little different than a spouse. It's not a legal bind, it is a conscious choice.
Cosmic Age:Satyuga – Vedavati (Later reborn as Sita)
Cosmic Age: Tretayuga – Sita (Consort of Rama in the Ramayana)
Cosmic Age: Dwaparayuga – Rukmini (Chief consort of Krishna)
Cosmic Age: Kaliyuga – Padmavati (Wife of Lord Venkateshwara)
Vishnu
He is the preserver. He keeps things safe and calm. His incarnations include Rama (the perfect man) and Krishna (God /Compassion Consciousness).
Mantra
She has many mantras yet her most popular is
Om Shreem Mahalakshmi Namah
It is sung 108 times or in groups of 9.
Om cosmic universe
Shreem a seed sound for
Maha great
Lakshmi goal “Lakshya” which means ‘goal’ or ‘aim’
Namaha salutations
How to Invite Lakshmi Into Your Life
You don’t need a fancy temple or a ritual. Start simple:
You can just ask her to be with you.
You can say or chant “Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha” to connect with her energy.
Practice noticing what is already flowing in your life.
You can offer fresh flowers or light a candle on your altar with intention.
Try journaling on this:
Where am I blocking the sweetness of abundance in my life?
What would Lakshmi have me know?
When you honor Lakshmi, you honor your ability to live beautifully, give generously, and receive with joy.
May You Feel Loved, Nourished and Cared For in All Ways
Always
Stella Luna Yoga
