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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 350
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ महर्धये नमः।
विवेचन:
जो महान विभूती, ऐश्वर्य आणि सामर्थ्याने संपन्न आहे, तो महर्द्धिः. त्याच्या महिमेचा विस्तार असंख्य रूपांनी प्रकट होत असतो. वैभव आणि दैवी सामर्थ्य यांचे हे प्रभावी नाव आहे.
अर्थ:
ज्याचे ऐश्वर्य महाप्रचंड आहे.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Mahardhaye Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *mahaa* + *riddhi* (great prosperity, supernatural power, perfection); "He of Supreme Prosperity and Supernatural Power" - all great powers, all abundance, all supernatural capabilities flow from Him as their source.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Viṣṇu has infinite ṛddhi (prosperity, success, accomplishment) in all forms. **Interpretation<br> Mahā means great; ṛddhi means prosperity, success, accomplishment. Maharddhi is supremely prosperous. **Mythological Story<br> What is mahā-ṛddhi (great prosperity)? Not just material wealth but eight-fold ṛddhi: 1) **Ādhyātmika-ṛddhi** (spiritual prosperity - devotion, knowledge), 2) **Ādhibhautika-ṛddhi** (material prosperity - wealth, resources), 3) **Ādhidaivika-ṛddhi** (divine prosperity - grace, blessings), 4) **Śārīrika-ṛddhi** (physical prosperity - health, beauty), 5) **Mānasika-ṛddhi** (mental prosperity - peace, clarity), 6) **Sāmājika-ṛddhi** (social prosperity - relationships, reputation), 7) **Kārmika-ṛddhi** (vocational prosperity - successful work), 8) **Kālika-ṛddhi** (temporal prosperity - right timing). The Maharddhi possesses ALL infinitely! When Lakṣmī (prosperity personified) chose Him, it proved the Maharddhi already possessed complete prosperity - She added nothing to His inherent fullness but manifested what was already there. When Kubera (god of wealth) offered his treasury to Kṛṣṇa, the Maharddhi politely declined - "I already possess infinite wealth; I don't need your limited treasury!" For devotees pursuing prosperity, the Maharddhi teaches: seek the source rather than scattered fragments. Connect with the Maharddhi and all eight forms of prosperity naturally flow. The practice: before pursuing specific prosperity (wealth, health, success), first connect with the Maharddhi through devotion - then specify your need. Connecting to source ensures prosperity flows from divine will rather than ego-grasping.