2007-01-09 02:55:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Lakshmi is goddess of wealth in hindu mythology.
2007-01-09 02:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by Raja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physically Goddess Lakshmi is described as a fair lady, with four arms, seated on a lotus, dressed in fine garments and precious jewels. She has a benign countenance, is in her full youth and yet has a motherly appearance.
Lakshmi was the daughter of the sage Bhrigu and took refuge in the ocean of milk when the gods were sent into exile. Lakshmi was reborn during the Churning of the Ocean.
As soon as the gods saw Lakshmi, they all fell in love with her beauty. Shiva claimed Lakshmi as his wife, but since he had already taken the Moon, her hand was given to Vishnu, whom Lakshmi herself preferred.
Lakshmi was reborn as his consort each time when Vishnu incarnated. For example, Lakshmi was Sita to Rama, Radha and later Rukmini to Krishna.
Lakshmi is the goddess of light, beauty, good fortune and wealth. Being the consort of Vishnu, the preserving principle, Lakshmi also signifies love and grace. Lakshmi often expresses her devotion to Vishnu by massaging his feet as he lies on the coils of the snake Shesha. While Lakshmi is generally worshiped to achieve success, she does not reside long with anyone who is lazy or desires her only as wealth.
Hindus pray to Lakshmi the most on Diwali, the festival of lights. According to tradition people would put small candles outside their homes on Diwali and hope Lakshmi will come to bless them.
2007-01-09 11:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by Renus R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Hinduism, Lakshmi or Laxmi (Sanskrit: लà¤à¥à¤·à¥à¤®à¥ laká¹£mÄ«) is the goddess of wealth, light, wisdom and fortune, as well as (secondarily) luck, beauty, courage and fertility. Representations of Lakshmi (or Shri) are found in Jain and Buddhist monuments, in addition to Hindu temples.
In Puranic Hinduism Lakshmi is the Mother of the Universe and Vishnu's Shakti. Lakshmi is consort to Vishnu, and also married his incarnations Rama (in her incarnation as Sita), Krishna (as Rukmini) and Venkateshwara (as Alamelu).
2007-01-09 11:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by B SIDE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi ethan,
In Hinduism lakshmi in the goddess of wealth, light, wisdom and fortune etc. For more information on your question.
Check this out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshmi
2007-01-09 12:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also known as SRI, Lakshmi is the wife of Vishnu and is the Hindu goddess of good fortune and beauty.
2007-01-09 11:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Ilkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lakshmi, in Hinduism, is the wife of Vishna.
2007-01-09 11:32:17 · answer #6 · answered by Maverick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋