She sprinkles lotus petals in your path to remind you of the sweetness of life. Lakshmi is the sacred goddess to merchants and is one of the most beloved of the Hindu pantheon. Having reincarnated ten times to be with her beloved Vishnu, Lakshmi’s loyalty and commitment to prosperity continues to thrive.Lakshmi opens the flood gates of heaven to fulfill your heart’s desire. The lotus, cow, elephant, seashell and the number 10 are all sacred to her.