Lakshmi

[ luhksh-mee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Lakshmi

/ ˈlɑːkʃmɪ /

Hinduism the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and the consort of the god Vishnu

Origin of Lakshmi¹

from Sanskrit Lāksmi, literally: wealth, splendour

Unwilling to accept that Lakshmi was beyond help, Dinesh took her to another hospital 5 miles away.

From Time

If Lakshmi fails in many responsibilities, what happens to her family, her community, her followers?

The black mamba snake slithering towards Lakshmi is highly venomous.

Foodies and nutritionists, from Padma Lakshmi to the South Beach Diet creator, weigh in on the redesign.

Forstmann, a lifelong bachelor, is now dating celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi.

Hard to Stomach Padma Lakshmi is nominated along with Tom Colicchio for hosting Top Chef.

Lakshmi, as we have just noticed, is the sakti or consort of Vishnu, the preservative power of the deity.

Lakshmi and Bhavani are both considered queens of beauty, and their characters are said to “melt into each other.”

When he was gone, Lakshmi said: "My child, do not fear; I'll befriend you."

Meanwhile the demons desired to combat against the gods for the possession of the beautiful goddess Lakshmi and the amrita.

He married a daughter of Daksha, and was the father of Lakshmi, wife of Vishnu, who rose from the ocean of milk.

April 17, 2024axolotl

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