Shri Shirdi Sai speaks-22nd Sept/Aerial View of Mahalaxmi temple, Mumbai

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Today is the fourth day of Navratri and on this day, it is Maa Lakshmi - ( The

Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity ) who is worshiped. This is done to rekindle

divine qualities in a devotees mind. Prayers, Kirtans and Jagratns are organized

in various temples and community halls by the religious minded people. Let us

all join our hands together and pray to Maa Laxmi to bless us with the wealth of

good karma along with the well being and happiness of our families and loved

ones..Ashtalakshmi

As the the Consort of Lord Vishnu (Narayana), who is the God of Preservation,

Lakshmi Devi is the Goddess of Health and Beauty. Sri Lakshmi embodies Sublime

Beauty, Siddhi, Peace, Strength, Balance, Auspiciousness, Opulance and Wisdom.

Because Lakshmi possesses all of these good and noble qualities, She embodies

infinite wealth, symbolizing that good and noble qualities are the only wealth

we can keep.

Lakshmi Devi is always depicted sitting or standing on a lotus with golden coins

flowing in an endless stream from one of her hands, symbolic of when the lotus

of wisdom blossoms, the wealth of good and noble qualities appears and Lakshmi's

blessings are present.

Lakshmi has 8 primary forms. These 8 forms are personified as Ashta Lakshmi

(Ashtalakshmi). These eight forms are as follows:

 

 

(1) Adi Lakshmi: Mother Lakshmi resides with Lord Narayana in Vaikuntha, the

abode of Lord Narayana. She is known as Rama, which means bringing happiness to

the mankind. She is also known as Indira (who holds lotus or purity). In this

form, Laxshmi is normally seen serving Sri Narayana. Lord Narayana is

omnipresent. Adi Lakshmi or Rama Lakshmi serving Sri Narayana is symbolic of her

serving the whole creation. Adi Lakshmi and Narayana are not two different

entities but one only. Lakshmi is Shakti. Lakshmi is the Power of Narayana.

(2) Dhanya Lakshmi: Dhanya means grains. Lakshmi is the Goddess of the Harvest

and the Devi who blesses with abundance and success in harvest. Harvest is a

time of abundance after a long period of patience and tending to fields. This

symbolizes the inner harvest, that, with patience and persistence, we obtain the

abundance of inner Joy through the blessing of Dhanya Lakshmi.

(3) Dhairya Lakshmi: This form of mother Lakshmi grants the boon of infinite

courage and strength. Those, who are in tune with infinite inner power, are

always bound to have victory. Those who worship mother Dhairya Lakshmi lead a

life with tremendous patience and inner stability.

(4) Gaja Lakshmi: In the holy book of Srimad Bhagavata the story of the

churning of the ocean by Gods and demons is explained in detail. Sage Vyasa

writes that Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the ocean

(Samudra Manthan). So she is known as a daughter of the ocean. She came out of

the ocean sitting on a full-bloomed lotus and also having lotus flowers in both

hands with two elephants by her sides holding beautiful vessels.

(5) Santana Lakshmi: In the family life, the children are the greatest

treasure. Those who worship this particular form of Sri Lakshmi, known as a

Santana Lakshmi, are bestowed with the grace of mother Lakshmi and have wealth

in the form of desirable children with good health and a long life.

(6) Vijaya Lakshmi: Vijaya is victory. Vijaya is to get success in all

undertakings and all different facets of life. Vijaya is to conquer the lower

nature. Hence those, with grace of mother Vijaya Lakshmi, have victory

everywhere, at all time, in all conditions. Victory to Vijaya Lakshmi!

(7) Dhana Lakshmi: Dhana is wealth. Wealth comes in many forms: Nature, Love,

Peace, Health, Prosperity, Luck, Virtues, Family, Food, Land, Water, Will Power,

Intellect, Character, etc. With the grace of mother Dhana Lakshmi we will get

all these in abundance.

(8) Vidya Lakshmi: Vidya is education. Serenity, Regularity, Absence of Vanity,

Sincerity, Simplicity, Veracity, Equanimity, Fixity, Non-irritability,

Adaptability Humility, Tenacity, Integrity, Nobility, Magnanimity, Charity,

Generosity and Purity are the eighteen qualities imbibed through proper

education that only can give immortality.

This wonderful idol of Laxmi Maata is at Laxmi Bazar, Angul -Orissa

This blissful murti of Laxmi murti is at Ashram Chhak, Angul in Orissa

The below pictures are of the sacred Mahalaxmi Temple in Mumbai..

Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the popular Hindu Temples in Mumbai, dedicated to the

three shaktis - Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswathi and Goddess Kali. It is

situated on the Bhulabhai Desai Road, on the northern side of the Malabar Hills.

The picturesque location of the temple, along with the reverence attached to it,

lures devotees from far and wide. Locals as well as tourists throng the

Mahalaxmi Temple of Bombay in large numbers, bowing before the deities and

praying for happiness and prosperity.

 

History:An ancient temple dedicated to Mahalaxmi is known to have stood on a

headland of Malabar hill until it was destroyed by Muslim invaders. According to

a local legend, the Muslims threw an icon of the Goddess into the sea. When the

British were constructing the sea wall joining Malabar hill and Worli island in

1785, the local Hindu contractor claimed the Goddess appeared to him in a dream

and told him that while several previous attempts to built a dike had failed,

his construction would be successful if he promised to rebuilt the temple.

Amazingly, a statue of the Goddess was unearthed during construction of the

wall. Upon the wall's completion, the contractor was granted land nearby where

he built the temple of Goddess Mahalaxmi which stands today.

 

The gate of the temple has been adorned with elaborate embellishments and

beyond it is the sanctum that enshrines Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth.

The Mahalakshmi Temple in Breach Candy is one of the most popular temples in the

city and during Navarathi celebrations devotees stand for hours in long queues

awaiting their turn to worship. It is located in Breach Candy. It is adjacent to

the American consulate.

Known for uniqueness, and piety, the temple dwells on the western coast. The

waves of the Arabian sea form a gorgeous backdrop to the glorious temple.

The main shrine comprises the images of Goddess Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and

Mahasaraswati. Nonetheless, the principal deity is Goddess Lakshmi, after whom

the temple is named.One of its most fascinating features is its grain-strewn

courtyard, where one can see flocks of pecking grey pigeons.

Each and every image is bejeweled with nose rings, gold bangles and pearl

necklaces. The celestial appearance of these images, enhance the spiritual aura

of the temple. It is regarded that the Goddess fulfills all the wishes of her

true devotees. People with their firm conviction, come to the holy shrine of

Mahalakshmi, to seek blessings from the Goddess.

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Click to the below link to watch this wonderful video--This is a wonderful

Shirdi Sai baba Chant [Dhun] which is very close to my heart and I just can't

stop singing it over and over and over..It was submitted to me by Sai devotee

Sai Vishnu..

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Hey Sai Ram hey Sai Ram Hare hare Krishna Radhe Radhe ShyamMessage from the

teachings of Saibaba for 22nd September

One can enjoy Perfect Health by Baba's Grace

It is said that the lives of theists are devoid of any problems. Sometimes, in

spite of the faith in God, one may face hardships as a result of the accumulated

sins committed in the past. But, we can understand the acts of God only by firm

faith. In fact, 'adversity' provides an opportunity to come more closer to God.

While some problems disturb the mind, others harm the body in the form of

disease. If you think, " Baba's blessings are there, why should I fear " and

sincerely offer prayers, you will be blessed with good health in return. Baba

kept the mentally disturbed Nulkar in Macchindraghad and blessed him with the

much sought solace. Tumours on the body, plague and other chronic diseases were

cured by Baba's sacred ash.It is no ordinary boon to be in the presence of Baba.

For this, a devotee's heart must be soaked in devotion. The minor irritants are

only tests that Baba conducts to mend our ways and turn His believers as ardent

devotees. With little

provocations Baba will scare obedient devotees. Won't children run to the

mother and embrace her in fear? Likewise, when devotees seek shelter at Baba's

feet, He would hug them, drive their fears away and gives them good health.

Hence, the feeling of 'I' should be given up and all our burdens must be placed

on His shoulders. Baba, the Compassionate Mother, grants us everlasting peace

and joy.

 

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