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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 178
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
विवेचन:
जो ऐश्वर्य, लक्ष्मी, तेज आणि मंगल गुणांनी संपन्न आहे, तो श्रीमान्. त्याच्या वक्षस्थळी श्रीचा नित्य वास असल्याचे मानले जाते. आध्यात्मिक आणि लौकिक अशा दोन्ही प्रकारच्या समृद्धीचे अधिष्ठान तोच आहे.
अर्थ:
सर्वश्रेष्ठ शोभा असलेला.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Shrimate Namah।
Simple Meaning:
Repeated from name 22; "The Glorious, Auspicious One, the Beloved of Lakshmi" - its repetition here underlines that no accumulation of His qualities and powers diminishes His beauty and grace.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Explanation<br> *Shri* means Lakshmi (goddess of wealth, beauty, auspiciousness, and grace) as well as all forms of glory, beauty, and excellence. Vishnu as Shreeman eternally possesses *Shri* — Lakshmi resides permanently in His chest (at the *Shrivatsa* mark), never leaving Him. This is the name that embodies the eternal bond between Vishnu and Lakshmi. **Spiritual Interpretation<br> The Sri Vaishnava tradition (founded by Ramanuja) places this name at the center of theology — Vishnu is *Shreeman Narayana*, the one inseparable from Shri-Lakshmi. The Goddess is His *Shakti*, His grace (*prasada*), and His constant companion. Through Her, He channels His compassion to devotees — She is the mediator (*Purushakara*) who intercedes for the devotee. **Puranic Reference<br> The Vishnu Purana (1.8-9) narrates the emergence of Lakshmi from the churning of the cosmic ocean and her immediate recognition of Vishnu as her eternal lord — choosing Him above all gods. This cosmic marriage is the mythological expression of the eternal union of Shreeman (Vishnu) with Shri (Lakshmi).