Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam and Mantra - Wisdom and Fortune

MahAlakSmyaSTakastotram and MahAlakSmi Mantra - from the Padma Purana. 8 Verses on Great Ma Fortune and her mantra. “Indra said: 1. O Great Enchantment, abode of fortune, worshipped by the Devas, I salute You/ O Great Fortune, who wields the conch, 108-bladed wheel, and the mace, I devote myself to You. 2. My salutations to You, rider of Lord Eagle, terror on the Demon Clan [Asura - ’a-sura’=non-god, also ’mighty, Titan’ as adj.], O Goddess Great Fortune, remover of misery, I devote myself to You. 3. . .