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Lakshmi, n. Hinduism.|ˈlækʃmɪ|
Also 8 Lacshmí, Lakshmee, 9 Laksmi.
[Skr. lakṣmī wealth, beauty.]
The name of the Hindu goddess of fortune and beauty, the wife and consort of Vishnu. Also called Sri.
[1734tr. A. Roger in B. Picart Relig. Ceremonies III. 384 Pagods..are usually plac'd round those of Eswara and Vistnou. Those of the latter have generally those of Lastemi his wife, of Garrouda and Annemonta near them.] 1788Asiatick Res. I. 137 Vănwā, of celestial birth, was his consort, with whom neither the fickle Lăkshmēē, nor Sătēē..constant to her lord, were to be compared. Ibid. 240 The Hindus also have their Goddess of Abundance, whom they usually call Lacshmí... Lacshmí may be figuratively called the Ceres of Hindustan. 1832Ibid. XVII. 210 The personified Sakti is termed Lakshmí, or Mahá Lakshmí. 1895Brewer's Dict. Phr. & Fable (new ed.) 724/1 Laksmi or Lakshmi, one of the consorts of Vishnu; she is goddess of beauty, wealth, and pleasure. 1961V. S. Naipaul House for Mr Biswas ii. ii. 346 The evening worship of Lakshmi stopped. 1993Capilano Rev. Spring 104 During Diwali, everyone leaves doors, shutters and windows wide open because on this auspicious night, goddess Lakshmi visits homes. |