On the occasion of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in every house. It is believed that her grace brings happiness, peace and prosperity to the house, but every time on the occasion of Diwali, the question arises that what kind of idol of the goddess should be taken for worship. In fact, in many places it is said that the idol of the goddess should not be taken in the owl vehicle, or the idol should not be taken in her standing position. All such things create confusion before Diwali Puja.
The thing is that no form of the Goddess is wrong or inauspicious, rather there is a mysterious symbol associated with every form of the Goddess. When you go to worship, you should meditate on your wishes and desires and choose the idol of the goddess according to the nature of your desires. Goddess Lakshmi is the presiding deity of all the three qualities, Satoguni, Rajoguni and Tamoguni, hence her form becomes different according to every quality and every wish.
Different forms of Goddess Lakshmi
Deep religious and philosophical explanations are hidden behind the form of Goddess Lakshmi and the symbols associated with her such as elephant, owl and lotus. According to Sanatan tradition, Friday is considered dedicated to all the goddesses. Especially on this day there is a tradition of worshiping Goddess Lakshmi. According to the scriptures, worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on Friday increases good fortune and happiness in the house. By worshiping the Goddess every Friday, there will never be poverty in the house.
But, apart from Friday Diwali This day is the biggest day of worship of Goddess Lakshmi. On this day the Goddess is worshiped in her complete form. In which the presence of the Goddess herself, her vehicle and Siddha Ganapati in the form of her son are also present. Gajalakshmi is a famous form of Goddess Lakshmi. In this form, two elephants stand on either side of the goddess, who shower water with their trunks.
Elephants here are not just animals but symbols of ‘water and life’. Elephants are also a symbol of continuity and immovable strength. It is said in the scriptures that Goddess Lakshmi is related to water, because water is the root of agriculture, life and prosperity. The rain caused by the elephant is considered a ‘symbol of rain’ i.e. a symbol of happiness.
Therefore the presence of elephants along with Goddess Lakshmi represents ‘prosperity, rain and fertility’. That means, in the house where Gajalakshmi is worshipped, there is rain of wealth and prosperity.
So if your wish is that you want stable prosperity from your mother, women want children and you want to increase your lineage then worship Gajalakshmi on the day of Diwali. This is a very good luck and auspicious idol and the mere installation of this idol of the Goddess starts creating a positive impact.
Why do elephants rain water with their trunk?
In the paintings and sculptures of Gajalakshmi, elephants are often shown spraying water from their trunks. This scene is not only a symbol of beauty, but also a symbol of **the flow of infinite wealth and prosperity. Water raining from the trunk shows that wealth and glory should never stop, but should flow continuously in life. Mother Lakshmi is considered the goddess of prosperity, hence her form represents both continuity and purity of wealth.
Why is Lakshmi ji’s vehicle an owl? Should the owl statue be worshipped?
There is a common belief that the vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi is an owl. This is symbolic. Owl is said to be a creature that can see in the dark. This means that Mother Lakshmi leads her devotees from darkness to light. Owl is also a symbol of alertness, prudence and stability. It gives the message that as important as it is to get money, it is equally important to utilize it properly and maintain its balance.
The mystery of Lakshmi ji’s elder sister ‘Alakshmi’
It is mentioned in religious texts that Mother Lakshmi also has an elder sister ‘Alakshmi’. It is said that where only Goddess Lakshmi resides, there is wealth but there is no peace, that is why along with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, worship of Lord Vishnu is also considered mandatory. Where Lord Vishnu resides, there is balance, religion and dignity and this is the real basis of happiness and prosperity. Therefore, as a symbol of Lord Vishnu, such a statue should be brought in which Garun is installed as his vehicle.
Why is Goddess Lakshmi named ‘Kamala’?
Mother Lakshmi is also called by the name ‘Kamala’, because she sits on a lotus seat. According to the scriptures, Goddess Lakshmi appeared during the churning of the ocean, and she was born from a lotus. Even when the lotus is in water, it remains ‘untouchable and pure’. These are the qualities of Mother Lakshmi. That’s why she also loves lotus and is called Kamla. Lotus also teaches that even while living amidst prosperity and glory, man should remain detached and pure.
Therefore, if you want to cut the bonds of Maya through the grace of the Goddess, then you should bring a pure lotus statue and worship her. Kamala Lakshmi is the giver of pure intelligence, the destroyer of the influence of Tantra-Mantra and Maya, the one in the form of Saraswati and the granter of stable achievements. She is also called Buddhi Lakshmi and she is also a symbol of goddess knowledge.
Mother Lakshmi is not only the goddess of wealth. She is a symbol of balance, hard work, purity and prudence. The symbols associated with them, the lotus, the elephant and the owl, teach us that “wealth is good only if it is acquired righteously, used wisely and distributed with compassion.” When you worship Goddess Lakshmi this Diwali, pray not only for prosperity but also for restraint and balance. This is the true grace of Lakshmi. These are the secrets of his different statues.
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