(Mahalakshmi was born out of the ocean of milk .She was chosen as his consort by Lord Vishnu. He also gave her place to stay on his chest as a mole-Sri Vatsam. She is the goddess of prosperity. Since prosperity has many aspects, people who want aspect of prosperity, choose to worship Lakshmi of that aspect. For example, a poor man worships Dhana (Wealth) Lakshmi; soldier worships Veera (Valour) Lakshmi, king Worships Vijaya (victory) Lakshmi and so on. This prayer addresses 15 different aspects of the goddess Mahalakshmi)
Salutations to Santana Lakshmi, who is the giver of children and grand children, Give me children, Give me wealth and fulfill all my wishes. (Santhanam-children)
Salutations to Soundarya Lakshmi, Who shines with all decorations, Give me attractive form, Give me wealth and fulfill all my wishes. (Soundaryam-beauty)
Oh Goddess who is a giver of all good things, who is peaceful, Who is a giver of all wealth, who can be relied upon, Who has three eyes and who is golden in colour, Our salutations to you, Narayani
Let good things happen, Oh Goddess who does good. Along with long life and with health, Be pleased to destroy my enemies, My salutations to her who is the flame of the lamp.
MAHA LAKSHMI YAJUR GAYATHRI. Om bhur lakshmir bhuvar lakshmi cha vidhmahe suvar lakshmih dhannakarshini dheemahi thanno lakshmi prachothayath.
DHANA LAKSHMI Om maha devyai cha vidhmahe kanaka dhaaraayai dheemahi thanno dhana lakshmi prachothayath.
VIJAYA LAKSHMI Om maha devyai cha vidhmahe vijaya phala dhayai dheemahi thanno vijaya lakshmi prachothayath.
ASTA LAKSHMI AADHI LAKSHMI Om maha devyaicha vidhmahe mahashakthiyai cha dheemahi thanno aadhi lakshmi prachothayath.
ASTA LAKSHMI AADHI LAKSHMI Om maha devyaicha vidhmahe mahashakthiyai cha dheemahi thanno aadhi lakshmi prachothayath.
DHANYA LAKSHMI Om maha devyai cha vidhmahe mangala roopinyai dheemahi thanno dhaanya lakshmi prachothayath.
VEERA LAKSHMI Om maha devyaicha vidhmahe veera shakthiyai cha dheemahi thanno dhairya lakshmi prachothayath.
GAJA LAKSHMI Om maha devyai cha vidhmahe maha balaayai cha dheemahi thanno gaja lakshmi prachothayath.
SANTHAANA LAKSHMI. Om maha devyai cha vidhmahe vamsha vardhanaayai dheemahi thanno santhaana lakshmi prachothayaath.
VIJAYA LAKSHMI Om maha devyai cha vidhmahe vijaya phala dhayai dheemahi thanno vijaya lakshmi prachothayath.
VIDHYA LAKSHMI Om Maha devyai cha vidhmahe sukeerthanaayai dheemahi thanno vidhya lakshmi prachothayath
DHANA LAKSHMI Om maha devyai cha vidhmahe kanaka dhaaraayai dheemahi thanno dhana lakshmi prachothayath.
Shri Lakshmi is further considered to be the source of eight kinds of wealth and is worshiped in her eight secondary manifestations or incarnations. These are - Adi-Lakshmi, the primal mother goddess - Dhanya-Lakshmi, the goddess of granary wealth or food - Dhairya-Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth of courage - Gaja-Lakshmi, the goddess of elephants, which denotes wealth of power and strength - Santan-Lakshmi, the goddess of the wealth of progeny and continuity - Vijaya-Lakshmi, the goddess for wealth of victory - Vidya-Lakshmi, the goddess for wealth of knowledge and education - Dhan-Lakshmi, the goddess of monetary wealth
Other than this more commonly known manifestations of Mahalakshmi are Aishwarya-Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, Bhagya-Lakshmi, the goddess of luck, Vaibhav-Lakshmi, the goddess of success, Vara-Lakshmi, one who gives boons, Saubhagya-Lakshmi, goddess of fortune, Rajya- Lakshmi, the goddess who blesses rulers.