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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ सत्यधर्मपराक्रमाय नमः।
विवेचन:
ज्याच्यात सत्य, धर्म आणि पराक्रम हे तिन्ही पूर्णपणे एकवटले आहेत, तो सत्यधर्मपराक्रमः. त्याची शक्ती कधीही अन्यायासाठी वापरली जात नाही. सत्यासाठी लढणारी आणि धर्माचे रक्षण करणारी दैवी ऊर्जा म्हणजे तो.
अर्थ:
ज्याचे धर्म आणि पराक्रम सत्य आहेत.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Satyadharmaparakramaya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From satya (truth) + dharma (righteousness) + paraakrama (valor/prowess); "He Whose Valor and Prowess Are Founded on Truth and Righteousness" - all His mighty deeds arise from an unshakeable foundation of truth.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Unlike demons whose power comes from boons/magic, Viṣṇu's power flows from perfect alignment with truth and dharma. **Interpretation<br> Satya means truth; dharma means righteousness; parākrama means power, valor, prowess. Power rooted in truth-dharma. **Mythological Story<br> When Rāma fought Rāvaṇa, both were powerful warriors. But Rāvaṇa's power came from Brahmā's boons and magical weapons (external power). Rāma's power as Satya-dharma-parākrama flowed from perfect truth and dharma alignment (internal power). When Rāvaṇa's magical weapons failed against Rāma, he wondered why. The answer: power not rooted in satya-dharma eventually fails; power rooted in satya-dharma (like Rāma's) never fails. When Kṛṣṇa fought Jarāsandha (who had boon of being invincible in direct combat), instead of fighting directly (which would fail), the Satya-dharma-parākrama guided Bhīma to tear Jarāsandha in half and throw the pieces in opposite directions - using truth and dharma to overcome magical invincibility. The teaching: ethical shortcuts (lying, cheating, manipulation) may bring quick success but ultimate failure. The Satya-dharma-parākrama's path seems slower but ensures ultimate victory. For devotees: when tempted to compromise truth/dharma for quick success, remember - only the Satya-dharma-parākrama's power endures. Shortcuts eventually collapse. The practice: before actions, ask "Is this rooted in satya and dharma?" If yes, proceed confidently - the Satya-dharma-parākrama's power supports you. If no, reconsider.