First day of talking about Ashta Lakshmi

Wiith a name derived from the Sanskrit root lakshya, which means “to understand and know,” as well as “goal,” “aim,” or “objective,” Lakshmi helps people realize their goals by providing them the wealth they need in order to do so. And as adi means “first,” Adi Lakshmi is said to be her primordial form, through which she helps a person attain life’s foremost aim — freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth. She is thus known also as Moksha Pradayani, or “one who bestows liberation." Due to her elemental form Adi Lakshmi should be worshipped with full devotion and pure heart.Adi Lakshmi is described as extremely beautiful. She sits on a pink lotus flower and adorns with red clothes and gold jewelry. She is portrayed with four hands. Two of her hands are shown in Abhaya Mudra and Varada Mudra while in remaining two hands She holds a lotus and white flag. One displaying the Abhaya mudra (fingers held upwards with the palm facing outward in a gesture of fearlessness), one displaying the Varada mudra (fingers pointed downwards with the palm facing outward in a gesture of offering boons)Adi Lakshmi is associated with the ultimate spiritual aim of life, which is liberation (moksha) from the cycle of death and rebirth (samsara). She is also known as Moksha Pradayani, meaning "one who bestows liberation." The first-hand displays the Abhaya mudra, a gesture of fearlessness, offering protection to her devotees. The second-hand displays the Varada mudra, a gesture of granting boons and blessings. The third-hand holds a lotus flower, symbolizing enlightenment and purity. The fourth hand holds a flag, symbolizing surrender to the Divine. Adi Lakshmi came into existence during the great churning of the sea. She is believed to be Moksha Pradayani i.e. the one who bestows liberation. Adi Lakshmi is nothing but Mahalakshmi herself and even worshipped by Gods.