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Ashta Lakshmi, also spelled as Ashtalakshmi (Sanskrit: , , lit. "eight Lakshmis"), are a group of eight Hindu goddesses, secondary manifestations of Shri-Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, who preside over eight sources of wealth:〔Vasudha Narayanan in: John Stratton Hawley, Donna Marie Wulff p.104〕 "Wealth" in the context of Ashta-Lakshmi means prosperity, good health, knowledge, strength, progeny, and power.〔(【引用サイトリンク】Ashta Lakshmi )〕 The Ashta Lakshmi are always depicted and worshipped in a group in temples.〔Flipside of Hindu Symbolism (Sociological and Scientific Linkages in Hinduism) by M. K. V. Narayan; published 2007 by Fultus Corporation; 200 pages; ISBN 1-59682-117-5; p.93〕 ==Names and powers== The prayer ''Shri Ashta Lakshmi Stotram'' lists the Ashta Lakshmi as follows:〔 * Adi Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Primeval Lakshmi") or Maha Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Great Lakshmi") : an ancient form of Lakshmi〔 and incarnation of Lakshmi as daughter of the sage Bhrigu.〔 * Dhana Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Money Lakshmi"): for money and gold 〔 * Dhanya Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Lakshmi as goddess of grain"): Giver of agricultural wealth.〔 * Gaja Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Elephant Lakshmi"): Giver of animal wealth, like cattle and elephants.〔 Swami Chidananda interprets ''Gaja Lakshmi'' as giver of power of royalty.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url= http://www.divyajivan.org/ashtalakshmi/ashtalakshmi_chida.htm )〕 According to Hindu mythology, Gaja Lakshmi brought back the wealth lost by Indra (king of demi-gods) from the ocean.〔 Vasudha Narayanan intrepret the name as "one who is worshipped by elephants".〔 * Santana Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Progeny Lakshmi"): Bestower of offspring〔 * Veera Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Valourous Lakshmi") or Dhairya Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Courage Lakshmi"): Bestower of valour in battles〔 and courage and strength for overcoming difficulties in life.〔 * Vijaya Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Victorious Lakshmi") or Jaya Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Victorious Lakshmi"):〔 Giver of victory, not only in battles〔 but also in conquering hurdles in order to beget success.〔 * Vidya Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Knowledge Lakshmi"): the bestower of knowledge of arts and sciences〔 In some Ashta Lakshmi lists, other forms of Lakshmi are included: * Aishwarya Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , "Prosperity Lakshmi") : Goddess of riches〔 * Saubhagya (Sanskrit: , "Giver of good Fortune") : Giver of prosperity in general.〔 * Rajya Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Royal Lakshmi"): "She who blesses rulers (with secular power)"〔Studies in Hindu and Buddhist Art By P. K. Mishra, p.34〕 * Vara Lakshmi (Sanskrit: , , "Boon Lakshmi"): "The lady who bestows Beautiful Boons".〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ashta Lakshmi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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