lakshmi

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Lakshmi is often depicted seated on a lotus flower.

Definition

Proper noun * Lakshmi: In Hinduism, the goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, and auspiciousness. She is the consort of the god Vishnu and is often depicted with four arms, standing or seated on a lotus flower, and holding lotus blossoms. She is a central figure in the Diwali festival.

Usage

• Lakshmi is worshipped as the divine bestower of material and spiritual abundance.
• Devotees pray to Lakshmi for success, good fortune, and the removal of obstacles.
• She is a symbol of grace, charm, and benevolent power.

Examples

• During Diwali, many Hindu families perform a Lakshmi (worship ritual) to invite the goddess into their homes.
• The iconography shows Lakshmi adorned with gold and red garments, symbolizing prosperity.
• He kept a small statue of Lakshmi in his office for good luck in his business ventures.

Advanced Usage

• Shri Lakshmi: The honorific "Shri" (also spelled "Sri"), which itself means prosperity and grace, is often prefixed to her name, emphasizing her status.
• Ashta Lakshmi: Refers to the eightfold manifestations of Lakshmi, each representing a different type of wealth, such as knowledge, courage, and grain.

Variants and Related Words

• Mahalakshmi: An epithet meaning "the great Lakshmi."
• Lakshmi-Narayana: A composite form representing the goddess Lakshmi with her consort, Vishnu (Narayana).

Synonyms

• Goddess of Fortune
• Goddess of Wealth
• Shri / Sri (when used as a name for the goddess)

Related Concepts and Cultural Notes

• Diwali: The Hindu festival of lights, where the primary day is dedicated to the worship of Lakshmi.
• Lotus: Her constant attribute, symbolizing purity, fertility, and spiritual power rising above material existence.
• Vishnu: The preserver god in the Hindu trinity, of whom Lakshmi is the eternal consort and active energy ().

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Noun

1. Hindu goddess of fortune and prosperity

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