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Varalakshmi Vratam at Prasanthi Nilayamn

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Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

August 12: today morning the "Vara Lakshmi Vratham" started out with Lakhsmi

Puja in Puttaparthi. The traditional ritual of puja (pooja) was performed to

Godess Lakshmi by Sai Baba devotees in huge numbers. The pooja to Godess

lakshmi was incomparable and very auspicious since it was preformed in the holy

presence of Sathya Sai Baba. Swami attended the puja and granted wonderful

darshan & blessings to all the devotees.

 

Evening program: was full of joy and poetic mood filled with voice of

Nithaya Shri Mahadevan. A prominent karnatic singer, she sang melodious

compositions. Swami presented her with a beautiful divine gift a sari, an

Indian ladies costume. Visibly moved Nithaya Shri Mahadevan said that getting

an opportunity to sing in divine presence of Swami was a very special grace &

blessing. She also pointed out that not many people get this opportunity so she

was truly grateful & thanked Swami for endowing her with this good fortune.

Source: SBOI

Varalakshmi Vratam at Prasanthi Nilayam (Source: sssbpt.orgs) ‘The festival

Varalakshmi Vratam is performed in the month of Sravana and is undertaken by

Sumangalis (whose husbands are still living) for good progeny, good health, and

wishing long life for the husbands and the family. This festival is to

propitiate Sri Varalakshmi (Mahalakshmi), the consort of Lord Vishnu, who is

the embodiment of all Mangalam (auspiciousness).On the 12th of August 2005,

this Vratam was performed in the immediate Divine Presence of Bhagawan Sri

Sathya Sai Baba in Sai Kulwant Hall. A large number of ladies occupied both

sides of the Hall beholding the beauteous form of the Lord. It was a sight to

see their joyful visages, performing the Puja meticulously to the instructions

of the priests. Legend has it that this Vratam was narrated by Lord Siva

Himself. Here in Prasanthi Nilayam, they were fortunate to perform the same in

the Divine Presence of Sai Siva Himself. Sai Kulwant Hall was ornately

decorated with beautiful flowers and an idol of Goddess Lakshmi was placed on

the stage. Huge pictures of Bhagawan and Goddess Varalakshmi adorned the

pillars of the darshan Hall. The Puja began with Ganapati Prarthana (Ganapati

worship). A silver idol of Goddess Varalakshmi and other requisite Puja

materials were supplied to the participants of the Vratam. During the course of

the Puja, the chief priest narrated the legend of the Vratam, which reads as

follows: Goddess Parvati once asked Lord Siva to recommend her a Vratam, which

would be beneficial for the womenfolk on earth who seek prosperity. Then, Lord

Siva preached her about Varalakshmi Vratam (as mentioned in Skanda Puranam). To

illustrate the sanctity of this Vratam, Lord Siva then narrated the story of one

Charumati. Charumati was a true Pativrata (devoted to husband in all sincerity).

Pleased with her true and undivided devotion to her husband, Goddess Lakshmi

appeared in her dream and advised her to undertake the Varalakshmi Vratam on

the auspicious day of Sravana Shukla Shukra Varam. Charumati performed this

Puja with utmost devotion, the same day, in the dream itself (Manasika Puja).

The next day she narrated this dream to her husband, and with his full consent,

to all other womenfolk in town. On the auspicious day, she did not fail to

perform Varalakshmi Vratam as prescribed to her by Goddess Parvati. Then some

miracles took place. Everything seemed bountiful. Ever since, this Vratam has

been regularly performed in households.At the end of the Puja, Arati was

performed. An announcement was made that all participants would be served with

sumptuous lunch as prasad in the canteen. A musical programme by renowned

artiste Nityashree Mahadevan was also announced to be held in the evening

session. To crown it all, Bhagawan Himself went round the participants

showering His benedictions.

VARALAKSHMI VRATHAM

Varalakshmi Vratam is an important pooja performed by many women in the states

of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and some parts of Tamil Nadu.

 

VaraLakshmi Vratham is dedicated to the Goddess Lakshmi , the consort of Lord

Vishnu. Varlakshmi Vratham is celebrated on the second Friday of the bright

fortnight in the month of Aashata or Aadi , corresponding to the English month

of July-August. This festival is mostly observed by women seeking the blessings

of Lakshmi for their families.Source: sssbpt.orgs

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

Namastestu Mahaamaaye Shreepeete SurapoojiteShankha Chakra Gadaa Haste

Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning: O Mahaamaaya, abode of fortune, worshipped by the Gods, I salute Thee.

O Mahaalakshmi, one who has conch, disc and mace in Her hands, obeisance to

Thee.

Namaste Garudaroode Koalaasura BhayankariSarva Paapa Hare Devi, Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning: My salutations to Thee, who rides Garuda and are a terror to demon

Kola; O Devi Mahaalakshmi, remover of all miseries, my obeisance to Thee.

Sarvajne Sarva Varade Sarva Dushta Bhayankari Sarva Duhkha Hare Devi

Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning: O Devi Mahaalaksmi, who is the embodiment of knowledge, giver of all

boons, a terror to all the wicked, remover of all sorrows, obeisance to Thee.

Siddhi Buddhi Prade Devi Bhukti Mukti Pradaayini Mantra Moorthe Sadaa Devi Mahaa

Lakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning: O Devi, You give success and intelligence and worldly enjoyment and

liberation (as well). Thou hast always the mystic symbols (Mantra) as Thy form,

O Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

Aadyantarahite Devi Aadya Shakte Maheshvari Yogaje Yogasambhoote Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning: O Devi, Maheshwari, You are without a beginning or an end , You are the

Primeval energy, You are the greatest ruler, You are born of Yoga. O

Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

Sthoola Sookshmah Mahaa Raudre Mahaa Sakthe Mahodaye Mahaa Paapa Harey Devi

Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning: O Mahaalakshmi, You are both gross and subtle, most terrible (for the

wicked), You are the embodiment of great power and prosperity and You are

remover of all sins, obeisance to Thee.

Padmaasanasthite Devi Parabrahma Svaroopini Paramesi Jaganmaata, Mahalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning: O Devi, You are seated on the lotus, You are the Supreme Brahman, You

are the great Lord and Mother of the universe, O Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to

Thee.

Svetaambaradhare Devi Naanaalankaara Bhooshite Jagatsthite Jaganmaatah,

Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te

Meaning: O Devi, You are dressed in white garments and decked with various kinds

of ornaments, Thou art the mother of the universe and its support, O

Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

Mahaalakshmyaastaka Stottram Yad Pated Bhaktiman Naraha.Sarva Siddhimavaapnoti

Mahaalakshmi Prasaadataha.

Meaning: Whoever with devotion reads this hymn to Mahaalakshmi composed in eight

stanzas, attains all success through the Grace of Mahaalaksmi.

Ekakaale Patennityam Mahaapaapa VinaashanamDvikaalam Yah Patennityam Dhana Dhaanya Samanvitaha

Meaning: Whoever reads this hymn at least once a day will have all their sins

destroyed; those who recite it twice will be blessed with wealth and

prosperity.

Trikaalam Yah Patennityam Mahaa Shatru VinaashanamMahaalakshmir Bhavennityam

Prasannaa Varadaa Shubhaa

Meaning:Those who recite this three times in a day will have all their enemies

destroyed. They will be always be blessed by the Goddess Mahalakshmi.

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