A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.963
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.963
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Lakshmī is said to have four arms, but she is the type of beauty, and is generally depicted as having only two. In one hand she holds a lotus. “She has no temples, but being goddess of abundance and fortune, she continues to be assiduously courted, and is not likely to fall into neglect.” Other names of Lakshmī are Hīrā, Indirā, Jaladhi-jā, ‘ocean born;’ Chanchalā or Lolā, ‘the fickle,’ as goddess of fortune; Loka-mātā, ‘mother of the world.’