Lakshmi (Sanskrit: ??????? (:wikt:???????) IASTlak?m?, IPA-hns?l?k?.mi?hi) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity (both material and spiritual), light, wisdom, fortune (Luck), fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace (Divine grace) and charm (charisma). Representations of Lakshmi are also found in Jain (Jainism) monuments. Mahalakshmi brings good luck to her devotees. She is believed to protect her devotees from all kinds of misery and money-related sorrows.

Lakshmi in Sanskrit is derived from its elemental form lakS, meaning "to perceive or observe". This is synonymous with lak?ya, meaning "aim" or "objective". The Hindu Sacred Texts Vedas call Mahalakshmi as Lakshyayidhi Lakshmihi which means she is the one who has the object and aim of uplifting mankind.

Goddess Mahalakshmi is called as Shri because she is endowed with six auspicious and divine qualities or Gunas and also because she is the source of strength even to Lord Narayana (Narayana). She is the consort of Vishnu and married Rama (in her incarnation as Sita) and Krishna (as Radha and later Rukmini).