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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ हेतवे नमः।
विवेचन:
जो सर्वाचा अंतिम हेतू आणि कारण आहे, तो हेतुः. जीवन का आहे, सृष्टी का आहे, साधना का करावी — या प्रश्नांचे अंतिम उत्तर तोच आहे. कारण आणि साध्य या दोन्ही रूपांत असणारे हे परम तत्त्व आहे.
अर्थ:
प्रत्येक कार्याचा मूळ उद्देश.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Hetave Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *hetu* (cause, reason, motive); "The Supreme Cause of All" - the ultimate reason for all that exists; when asked "why does the universe exist?", the answer is: because of Him.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Viṣṇu is the first cause (ādi-kāraṇa) from which all effects emerge. **Interpretation<br> Hetu means cause, reason, purpose. The Hetu is the causeless cause. **Mythological Story<br> Philosophy distinguishes: **Nimitta-kāraṇa** (efficient cause - the maker), **Upādāna-kāraṇa** (material cause - the substance), **Sahakāri-kāraṇa** (cooperative cause - assisting factors). Example: Potter is nimitta-kāraṇa (efficient), clay is upādāna-kāraṇa (material), wheel and water are sahakāri-kāraṇa (cooperative) for pot-creation. But for the universe, who/what are these causes? The Hetu is ALL THREE! Viṣṇu as Hetu is: efficient cause (designs/creates), material cause (universe is made FROM His own being, not external material), and cooperative cause (provides all assisting factors). This is unique - a potter isn't made of clay (efficient ≠ material). But the Hetu is both! Like spider creates web from its own body (spider is both efficient and material cause), the Hetu creates universe from Himself. The profound question: "What caused the Hetu?" Answer: nothing - He's the uncaused cause, the ultimate hetu beyond which no further hetu exists! For devotees seeking "reasons" (why suffering? why me? why this?), the Hetu teaches: ultimate "why" leads to Him - beyond which is mystery, not more reasons. Accept the Hetu as final answer. The practice: when trapped in endless "why?" questions, stop at the Hetu - "The ultimate reason is the Hetu's will/play. Beyond this, I accept mystery."