Jay Devi Mahalaskhmi

Well there are two Mahalakshmi's, the first is Vishnu-Patni Lakshmi who is addressed as Mahalaxmi incorrectly and then there is Mahalaxmi Chandika Mulaprakriti of Devi Mahatmya, I will talk about the Mahalaxmi of Devi Mahatmya. Goddess Mahalaxmi is the presiding deity of the middle part or Madhyama Charitra Devi Mahatmya. Mahalaxmi’s complexion is of molten gold and she is four armed, and she holds a mace and a shield in upper two hands and in her lower two hands, she holds a maturlinga and drinking cup. This is her Mula-swaroop.

She is attributed as the slayer of Mahishasura and also called Mahishasura-Mardini. For slaying Mahishasura, Parvati assumed the form of 18-armed Mahalaxmi by manifesting from the aura of different Gods. Her story is as thus - when the devas were banished from Swarga, they approached the Trimurti for redemption, the Trimurti hearing to the atrocities of Mahishasura became angry and knitted their eyebrows, their face became red like lava and their radiance accumulated at a place, similar Tejas appeared from the faces of rest of the Devas and accumulated at a place. From the mountain of brilliance, incarnated Parvati as Mahalaxmi.

She was of 18-arms and was illuminating all directions. Her each limb was formed from the aura of Devas. Then the Devas gifted her weapons to show their respect. Shiva gave her a trident, Vishnu gave her discus, Brahma a water-pot and rosary, Vasuki a snake noose , Indra a Vajra, Kala gave her sword and shield, Varun gifted her robes and lotus, Kubera a mace and a ever filled wine-cup, Himavana a lion to ride on, and Vishwakarma gifted her armour and rest of the weapons. Jagatmata Chandika, then gave out a loud laughter and descended on earth for the accomplishment of Her task, which shook the earth.

“Ah what the commotion is this! ” exclaimed Mahishasura and rushed towards the place where Gauri had stationed herself. Where they saw Durga, illuminating all directions and the earth was sinking under Her feet. The war started between the armies of Devas and Mahishasura . Mahishasura’s generals Chikhasura, Durmuda, Durmukha, Asiloma, Parvarita and Vidala along with Chamara, Udagra, Mahahanu, Udargra, Tamara and Andhaka were slain by Chandika. Mahishasura , upon seeing his army slain mercilessly by Durga, became enraged and joined the war.

He reached the battlefield in His buffalo form , he pounded the surface of earth with his hooves . Seeing that demon charging towards her , Ambika became enraged. Mahishasura assumed many animal forms to fight with Durga , but She defeated him in his every form. Then that enemy of Gauri, resumed the form of buffalo and charged towards the Jagatmata. The Devi sipped wine and said “Snort to your heart’s contempt oh wicked one, for when I will enslave you, the Devas will rejoice” Parvati, then beheaded the asura with Her sword. The asura’s army seeing their King slain retreated back . The Devas rejoiced the death of Mahishasura , Gandharvas sang and Apsaras danced .

Saying thus, Mahalaxmi jumped and landed herself on that buffalo and pierced it with her spear . That Mahishasura then began to appear from that buffalo in his half bodied form , and started fighting the devi. Goddess Mahalaxmi is eternal consort of Lord Shri Narayana, the supreme personality of Godhead. She is considered as Jagatmata means The Mother of universe. Whenever Lord Hari appear or take incarnation, Goddess Mahalaxmi also appear with Lord Hari. When Lord appeared as Rama, Mahalaxmi appeared as Sita Devi. When Lord appeared as Krishna, Mahalaxmi appeared as Rukmini. When Lord appeared as Vitthala, Mahalaxmi appeared as Rakhumai Devi. When Lord appeared as Chaitanya, Mahalaxmi appeared as Vishnu Priya.

In this world everyone is seeking the blessings of Goddess Mahalaxmi to attain wealth but Mahalaxmi herself is serving Lord Narayana’s Lotus feet all-time. This shows that Bhakti of Narayana is superior than all the material benedictions. And many many many times, all the great warriors born in this country worshipped her only. Mahalakshmi Kolasura Mardini. She killed the mighty demon Kolasura and earned the name Kolasura bhayankari. Narayani is the Mulaprakriti who enables the Param-Purusha Narayana to function.She is not just limited to Lakshmi and Parvati. She is the power behind Lord Vishnu. This is the Narayani Stuti from Devi Mahatmya. ?????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ? ?????? ?????????? ???? ??????? ???????? ?? ?? Jay Amba Mata