Lakshmi · shloka

Namastestu Mahamaye

नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते

namas te'stu mahāmāye śrī-pīṭhe sura-pūjite śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-haste mahālakṣmi namo'stu te

Meaning

Salutations to Mahamaya, enthroned in fortune, worshipped by the gods, holding conch, discus and mace — O Mahalakshmi, salutations to you. The opening of the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, sung through every Lakshmi aarti.

Why recite it

Invites the presence of Lakshmi at the start of worship, festivals and the new year.

Source

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, Indra's hymn