Elements of Hindu Iconography v3.c19.9

v3.c19.9

Rājasa, the Sāttvika and the Tāmasa attributes or guṇas of prakriti. She is also known in various other ways; for instance, at the time of srishti or creation, she is Mahākālī exercising control over Brahmā and bringing the world into existence; at the time of the pralaya or universal destruction, she is Mahāmārī; as giver of wealth and prosperity she is Lakshmī and as destroyer of wealth and prosperity Alakshmī or Jyēshṭhadēvī.”