For Success and Protection in Career:

• Markatesha Mahotsaaha Sarva Shoka Vinaashaaya Shatrun Samhaara Mam Raksha Shriyam Daapaya Om Hanumate Namah

• Markatesha Mahotsaaha Sarva Shoka Vinaashaaya Shatrun Samhaara Mam Raksha Shriyam Daapaya Om Hanumate Namah

For Overcoming Obstacles and Gaining Success:

Vakratunda Mahakaaya Surya Kotti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada

• A mantra to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, ensuring that all tasks and ventures are free from hindrances and completed with success.

Astha Lakshmi Stotra

Recite to invoke the blessings of Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth in her eight forms:Lakshmi, the divine consort of Lord Vishnu, embodies wealth, prosperity, and all forms of abundance. There are eight types of wealth, and this Astha Lakshmi Stotra honors her in all her forms.

1. Adilakshmi (The First Wealth):

• Adilakshmi Suragana vandita sundari madhavi chandra sahodari hema maye

• This verse praises Lakshmi as the first form of wealth, bringing prosperity, beauty, and eternal blessings.

2. Dhanyalakshmi (Wealth in Grains):

• Dhanyalakshmi Aiekalikalmashanashini kamini vaidikarupini vedamaye

• This verse invokes Dhanyalakshmi, the provider of food, wealth in grains, and material abundance

3. Dhairyalakshmi (Wealth in Courage and Patience):

• Dhairyalakshmi Jayavaravarshini vishnavi bhargavi mantraswarupini mantramaye

• Invoking the goddess of courage, patience, and mental strength, this form ensures success through determination and inner strength.

4. Gajalakshmi (Wealth in Elephants and Royal Power):

• Gajalakshmi Jaya jaya durgati nasini kamini sarvaphalaprada

• This verse praises Gajalakshmi, bringing royal power, wealth, and prosperity through protection from difficulties.

5. Santanalakshmi (Wealth in Progeny):

• Santanalakshmi Aie khagavahini mohini chakrini ragavivardhini gyanamaye

• Invokes Santanalakshmi, the Goddess of offspring, fertility, and lineage, ensuring the well-being and prosperity of families.

6. Vijayalakshmi (Wealth in Victory):

• Vijayalakshmi Jaya kamalasani sadgati dayini gyanavikasini ragamaye

• This form of Lakshmi grants victory in all endeavors, overcoming obstacles and bringing success in every venture.

7. Vidyalakshmi (Wealth in Knowledge):

• Vidyalakshmi Pranata sureswari bharati bhargavi sokavinashini ratnamaye

• Invoking Vidyalakshmi, the goddess of learning, knowledge, and wisdom, this form grants intellectual success and enlightenment.

8. Dhanalakshmi (Wealth in Material Prosperity):

• Dhanalakshmi Dhimidhimi dhimdhimi dhimdhimi dhimdhimi dundhubhi nada supoornamaye

• The final form of Lakshmi, Dhanalakshmi, brings material wealth and prosperity, ensuring abundance in all aspects of life.

Lakshmi Stotra Given by Lord Shiva

This stotra was revealed by Lord Shiva to Parvati, and is a powerful prayer for wealth and prosperity.

• Sri Devyuvacha:Devadeva mahadeva trikalajna maheshvara |Karunakara devesha bhaktanugraha karaka ||

• Lord Shiva praises the divine qualities of Goddess Lakshmi, highlighting her as the source of all wealth and fortune, capable of removing all miseries and bestowing prosperity to her devotees.

Key Verses Include:

Ashtottarashatam lakshmyah shrotumichchhami tattvatah |

• This verse emphasizes the divine nature of Goddess Lakshmi, urging the listener to chant her names to receive her blessings of material and spiritual wealth.

Sarvadaridrya shamanam shravanad bhuktimuktidam |

• This prayer ensures the removal of poverty and grants both material wealth and spiritual liberation to those who chant it sincerely.

Padmodbhavam padmamukhim padmanabha priyam ramam |

• Invoking Lakshmi as the mother of all wealth, this verse highlights her divine connection to Lord Vishnu and the prosperity she bestows upon her devotees

Phalastuti (Fruit of the Stotra):

Trikalam yo japedvidvan shanmasam vijitendriyah |Daridryadhva.nsanam kritva sarvamapnotyayatnatah ||

• The reward for chanting this stotra regularly is the eradication of poverty, the acquisition of wealth, and the fulfillment of all desires, ensuring a prosperous life.