Laxmi Does Not Mean Merely Money, Wealth or Property

When we talk and hear about Laxmi, we generally assume the money, wealth or property. Laxmi does not mean merely money, wealth or property. There are eight different forms of Laxmi. The real affluent persons are those who have the blessings of all eight forms of Laxmi. But it is difficult to have all the forms of Laxmi. The different forms of Laxmi are as follows:-

1. Aadi-Laxmi (The Primeval Goddess) or Maha Laxmi (The Great Goddess) – Generally see her depicted with her consort Vishnu.
2. Dhana- Laxmi or Aishwarya Laxmi --The Goddess of Prosperity and Wealth
3. Dhaanya- Laxmi -- Goddess of Food grains
4. Gaja- Laxmi --The Elephant Goddess – it represents the elegant of the person.
5. Santana- Laxmi -- The Goddess of Progeny
6. Veera- Laxmi or Dhairya Laxmi -- The Goddess of Valor and Courage
7. Vidya- Laxmi --The Goddess of Knowledge
8. Vijaya- Laxmi or Jaya Laxmi --The Goddess of Victory – There is difference between Vijay and Jay. Vijay mean the victory on others, and Jay means the victory on the self. If you do not conquer the self, you will be conquered by the self. And she is bestowal of the both, the spiritual wealth.

The person cannot be called bereft of Laxmi, if one has the blessings of any of the eight forms. Every form of the goddesses is a test at every level. It she is not respected or handled properly, she could be very dangerous. For an illustration, if someone is possessing Dhana Laxmi, chances are there, he can be arrogant. He can buy food grains (Dhaanya Laxmi) easily, and may not give much value to food grains. By getting wealth, he can buy all the luxurious, Gaja-Lakshmi, chance are there, he could be indulging in debauchery life style. If he get the Veer Laxmi, chances are there, he could start dominating the weaker people. By getting Vidya Laxmi, chances are there to misuse it to dupe the people. By getting Vijaya or Jaya Laxmi, chances are there to disrespect the weaker people and be cruel and flaunt towards his enemies. By getting Santana (Children) Laxmi, chances are there to indulge in discriminating with those persons who do not have Santana. If he continues to do this, chances are there, his offspring on which he was proud of, start fighting over Dhana Laxmi (Property).

The positive side of these forms of Laxmi is also true, if you handle and respect every form of Laxmi equally and understand her blessings. It is always pernicious to contempt any form of Laxmi, if you do, she will make you unstable. The number of sign of Laxmi is eight, might be due to her eight forms. Be happy with her blessings, if you have any of her forms. By one form of her, chances are there to generate others forms of her.