. “Eight Lakshmis”) or Ashtalakshmi are a group of eight manifestations of Devi Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. She presides over eight sources of wealth: “Wealth” in the context of Ashta-Lakshmi means prosperity, fertility, good fortune or good luck, good health, knowledge, strength, progeny and power. . Adi Lakshmi or Maha Lakshmi (“Primeval Lakshmi” or “Great Lakshmi”) is an ancient form of Lakshmi. She is an incarnation of Lakshmi as the daughter of the sage Bhrigu. . She is depicted as four-armed, carrying a lotus and a white flag, other two arms in Abhaya mudra and varada mudra. ‘Adi’ means source.Adi Laxmi is the divine principle as wealth that supports a seeker to reach at his source i.e.’atman’ or consciousness.If one individual posseeses AdiLaxmi,he can effortlessly delve deep into dhyana and realize the state of absolute silence, bliss and peace. Without AdiLaxmi a seeker fails to quieten his wavering and chattering mind.Out of all eight laxmis this particular aspect is responsible for furthering of spiritual wealth.
