Ashta Aishwaryam in Hinduism is associated with worldly living and is part of the Grihasthashram. It is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu, Ganesha and Kubera. Ashta Aishwaryam are the eight signs of materialistic prosperity gained mainly due to the good karmas of previous birth and this birth. A benign form of the Mother Goddess, Lakshmi symbolizes cleanliness (purity internal and external), wealth and generosity. Seated on a lotus growing from a lake, she is purified by white elephants symbolic of good fortune, fertility and abundance. The cascade of gold coins signifies prosperity, as does the gold embroidery on Her red clothing. Eight Signs Of Materialistic Prosperity Dhanam – Cash and Gold, Dhanyam – Paddy (food) Santhanam – Children, Jaya – Victory (success in life) Dhairya – Courage (Determination and single-minded focus to achieve success), Ayudha bala – Weaponry (intelligence and ability to make wealth) Rajyam – Kingdom (property) Vahanam – Vehicl