1. Religion & Spirituality  Ashtalakshmi - The 8 Forms of
Lakshmi   7 of 9  Ashtalakshmi - The 8 Forms of Lakshmi Veera-
Lakshmi: As the names suggests (Veera = valor or courage), this
form of Goddess Lakshmi is the bestower of courage and strength,
and power. Veera-Lakshmi is worshiped to gain valor and strength
to overpower formidable adversaries in war or simply overcome
the difficulties of life, and lead a life of stability. She is
depicted as eight-armed, wearing red garments, and carrying a
discus, a conch, a bow, an arrow, a trident or sword, a gold bar
or sometimes a book; the other two hands are in abhaya and
varada mudra.  Veera-Lakshmi or Dhairya-Lakshmi Prayer Song:
Lyrics of the hymn or stotram dedicated to this form of Lakshmi
Jayavaravarshini, Vaishnavi, Bhaargavi Mandhrasvaroopini,
Manthramaye, Suraganapoojitha, Sreeghraphalapradha
Jnaanavikaasini, Shaastramathe, Bhavabhayahaarini,
Paapavimoochani Saadhujanaasritha Paadhayuthe, Jaya Jaya He,
Madhusoodhana Kaamini Dhairyalakshmi, Jaya, Paalayam