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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ नारायणाय नमः।
विवेचन:
ज्याचे निवासस्थान जल मानले जाते, किंवा सर्व जीव ज्याच्यात आश्रय घेतात, तो नारायणः. प्रलयकाळी सर्व काही ज्याच्यात सामावते, तोच हा परमेश्वर. नरांचा, म्हणजे जीवांचा, अंतिम आश्रय म्हणून हे नाव अत्यंत प्रिय आहे.
अर्थ:
भक्तांचे अंतिम आश्रयस्थान.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Narayanaya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From naara (the primordial waters, or human beings) + ayana (goal, resting place, one who moves); "He Whose Abode Is the Primordial Waters" or "The Final Goal of All Human Beings" - one of His most sacred names, indicating both His cosmic resting place and His role as the supreme destination of all souls.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> "Nārāyaṇa" is perhaps Viṣṇu's most used name - the one who is the destination (ayana) of all beings (nara). **Interpretation<br> Nara means human beings/all beings; ayana means refuge, goal, resting place. Nārāyaṇa is where all beings ultimately rest. **Mythological Story<br> The etymology of Nārāyaṇa has deep significance: Nara = beings/humanity; Ayana = movement toward/goal/refuge. Nārāyaṇa is the ultimate destination where all beings' journeys end. Another interpretation: Nāra = waters (of causation); Ayana = resting place - He who rests on cosmic waters. When King Ambarīṣa was wrongly cursed by Durvāsa, he took refuge in Nārāyaṇa, invoking: "O Nārāyaṇa! You are the refuge of all - protect this refugee!" The Sudarśana Cakra appeared, proving Nārāyaṇa protects those who take refuge. The famous invocation "Om Namo Nārāyaṇāya" means "I bow to the refuge of all beings." When chanted, it acknowledges: "You are my ultimate goal, support, and resting place." The Nārāyaṇa Upaniṣad reveals: Nārāyaṇa alone existed before creation, sustains during manifestation, and remains after dissolution - He is the eternal refuge. For devotees, "taking refuge in Nārāyaṇa" (Nārāyaṇa-śaraṇa) is the fundamental spiritual act - recognizing our ultimate dependence and support. The practice: daily affirmation - "Nārāyaṇa is my refuge in birth, sustenance in life, support in old age, comfort in death, and destination beyond." This removes existential anxiety.