Lakshmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, purity, and generosity; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Representations of Lakshmi (or Shri) are found also in Jain and Buddhist monuments, with the earliest archaeological representation found in Buddhist monuments.-------------- Lakshmi in Sanskrit is derived from its elemental form "lakS," meaning to perceive or observe. This is synonymous with Template:Lakṣya, meaning aim or objective. Lakshmi is thus goddess of the means to achieving objectives, including prosperity in the lives of humankind. She is the consort of Vishnu and married Rama (in her incarnation as Sita) and Krishna (as Rukmini).