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===Stotram and sutras=== Numerous ancient [[Stotram]] and [[Sutra]]s of Hinduism recite hymns dedicated to Lakshmi.<ref name="Rhodes" /> She is a major goddess in [[Purana]]s and [[Itihasa]] of Hinduism. In ancient scriptures of India, all women are declared to be embodiments of Lakshmi. For example:<ref name="Rhodes" /> {{Vaishnavism}} {{Blockquote|Every woman is an embodiment of you. <br /> You exist as little girls in their childhood, <br /> As young women in their youth <br /> And as elderly women in their old age.|Sri Kamala Stotram|title=|source=}} {{Blockquote|Every woman is an emanation of you.|Sri Daivakrta Laksmi Stotram|title=|source=}} Ancient prayers dedicated to Lakshmi seek both material and spiritual wealth in prayers.<ref name="Rhodes" /> {{Poem quote|text=Through illusion, A person can become disconnected, From his higher self, Wandering about from place to place, Bereft of clear thought, Lost in destructive behavior. It matters not how much truth, May shine forth in the world, Illuminating the entire creation, For one cannot acquire wisdom, Unless it is experienced, Through the opening on the heart....|char=|sign=|title=|source=}}
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