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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ प्रभवे नमः।
विवेचन:
जो सर्वांचा स्वामी, समर्थ आणि स्वतंत्र अधिपती आहे, तो प्रभुः. त्याच्या इच्छेने सृष्टीचे संचालन आणि धर्मव्यवस्था चालते. सामर्थ्य आणि करुणा यांचे संतुलित अधिष्ठान म्हणजे प्रभु.
अर्थ:
श्रेष्ठ सामर्थ्यवान.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Prabhave Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From pra (forth) + bhu (to be/become); "The Lord, the Master, the All-Powerful One" - He Who is supremely capable and sovereign over all.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference
Absolute sovereignty and power - nothing beyond the Prabhu's capacity. **Interpretation
Prabhu means lord, master, powerful one. Viṣṇu is the supreme Prabhu - all-powerful lord. **Mythological Story
The word Prabhu comes from pra (supreme) + bhu (to be/exist) - the supremely existent one who has power over all existence. When Arjuna addressed Kṛṣṇa as "Prabhu" in the Gītā, he acknowledged: "You are the supreme master; I am the servant. Command me!" This relationship (Prabhu-servant) is central to bhakti. When the Prabhu commands, it happens - no resistance possible. When He willed "Let there be creation," Brahmā emerged. When He willed "Let dharma be established," avatāras manifested. When He wills "This soul shall be liberated," liberation happens - no force can prevent it. The Prabhu's power isn't tyrannical (forcing against will) but absolute (nothing can resist once will is exercised). When devotees fully surrender to the Prabhu, His supreme power works on their behalf - removing obstacles that seemed insurmountable to individual effort. For devotees, recognizing the Prabhu brings both humility (I'm not the master, He is) and confidence (the all-powerful Prabhu is on my side). The practice: when facing impossible situations, invoke the Prabhu: "O Supreme Master, this is beyond my power but not beyond Yours. I surrender this situation to Your mastery."