Adi Laxmi (Copy)

Adhi Laxmi or “Primeval Lakshmi,” also known as Maha Laxmi as the name suggests, a primeval form of Goddess Lakshmi. She is regarded as the daughter of sage Bhrigu and wife of Lord Vishnu. Adhi Laxmi is often depicted as the consort of Narayana, living with him at his home in Vaikuntha, or sometimes seen sitting in his lap. Her serving of Lord Narayana is symbolic of her service to the entire universe. Adhi Laxmi is portrayed as four-armed, holding a lotus and a white flag in her two hands while the other two are in abhaya?mudra, in which the right hand is held upright, and the?varada?mudra, in which the right palm is held out with the fingers pointing down. Laxmi (Lakshmi) is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and auspiciousness. She holds the promise of material fulfillment and contentment. She bestows upon deserving people according to their past karma and degrees of devotion. She also protects from ill health and adversity.