The primary wealth

Once upon a time in a kingdom, there lived a king who performed Ashtalakshmi pooja with devotion. Owing to his devotion, the eight goddesses (Lakshmis) blessed him with their vision whenever the king desired . With their blessings, he ruled the country happily. His kingdom was blessed with all kinds of wealth and hence all the citizens were happy and prosperous.
One day, the eight Lakshmis appeared in the king’s dream and told him,“Oh King! All eight of us should not be staying in one place at the same time. You can choose one among us to stay in your country and let us know your decision.” The next day, the king put forward the question in the Royal Court and asked for their opinion. The Minister said, “We have to retain the goddess of wealth for proper governing of the kingdom.” Next the farmers opined that the goddess of grains (DhAnya Lakshmi) be retained so that there will be not be any food scarcity. People in general said, “We have to retain the goddess of issue (SantAnaLakshmi).” After hearing everyone’s opinion, the king prayed the goddess of courage (Dhairya Lakshmi) to stay back.
Everybody wanted to know the reason for the king’s decision. The king replied, “The man who possesses courage alone can do any job and fulfill his responsibilities. It is indeed vain if one has the blessings of the other Lakshmis except for the goddess of courage.”
Hearing this and acknowledging the King’s decision all the eight Lakshmis entered the kingdom!