Invoking Lakshmi: The Goddess of Wealth in Song and Ceremony Paperback – July 2, 2011

Every page of this book breathes with the spirit of the golden goddess of abundance. The writing is captivating and engaging and drew me into the colorful, sumptuous ceremonial and meditative life centering on Lakshmi from the very first sentence. The book is based on time in India among worshippers of Lakshmi and study of Sanskrit songs that praise and invoke her, which are beautifully translated here. The author divides the book into devotional practices that envision the goddess as a divine being and Tantric methods that awaken the presence of the goddess within. The book offers the best ~ most insightful and elegantly written ~ explanation of Tantra I have ever encountered in my decades of study. Invoking Lakshmi is an absolute must for anyone interested in Lakshmi or in Tantra or who wants to understand the true nature of wealth as a spiritual state of radiant well-being and free flow of resources into and through one's life in enriching, inspiring, enlightening ways. A magnificent book on a magnificent topic...to read it is to commune with Lakshmi and invite her blessings into one's life.

I wanted to understand more about Sri Lakshmi, in particular what chants invoke Her Grace and their meaning, and this book does that and much more. I am familiar with this author which drew me to preview this particular book. It is easy to read and contains so much food for thought. I find that sentences from this book play in my mind during the day and draws me into a deeper place within myself. I tend to flit like a butterfly in reference books and that tendency works with this book. As someone who continues to search for a personal relationship with Supreme Consciousness, I am fortunate to have found this book. I highly reccommend.

An absolutely wonderful book. Very informative describing the Vedic, Puranic and Tantric ways of approaching Devi, in a very organized and superbly written way. The words goes straight to the heart. I am grateful to have found this book and a gem of an author in Constantina Rhodes.

Thanks a lot for this well written book! Translations of the Mantras and Shlokas are commendable. The image of beautiful Shri Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth, affluence and prosperity, is a very powerful subconscious programing. Think of her, her grace and what she bestows upon you...for at least 5 minutes a day, when the mind is fresh and receptive. Keep a journal to document your dreams...

Very pleased with my purchase! Wonderful book

Despite the popularity of the Goddess Lakshmi, only a few books are written about her. This book is very well written and researched. From hymns to rituals, this book contains excellent information that is not available anywhere else.UPDATE:I first bought this book in Kindle format. But I loved it so much, therefore I purchased a hard copy of it. This book is an excellent read and contains more information about the beloved Goddess Lakshmi then any other book that is published. I highly recommend it!

I have really just begun to ready about Goddess Lakshmi and her beautiful blessings. She is the Goddess of wealth and all women. She will bless you in every area of your life. There are beautiful prayers to her which are very peaceful when you read/pray for her blessings. I feel her beautiful presence with me daily now. I am very thankful and excited to see what is to come. Thank you Goddess Lakshmi!!

This book contains beautifully written songs of praise and invocation to the goddess Lakshmi. it is full of very wonderful information that helps one to begin to understand the deity from a Hindu perspective. a very wonderful book. I highly recommend it to anyone wishing to learn to do puja in their own home.