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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ सुव्रताय नमः।
विवेचन:
जो सदैव शुद्ध, मंगल आणि श्रेष्ठ व्रतांचे पालन करणारा आहे, तो सुव्रतः. त्याचे प्रत्येक संकल्प कल्याणकारी आणि धर्माधिष्ठित असतात. सत्यप्रतिज्ञ, संयमी आणि पवित्र आचरणाचा आदर्श म्हणजे तो.
अर्थ:
जो श्रेष्ठ नियमांचे पालन करतो.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Suvrataya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *su* (good, auspicious) + *vrata* (vow, observance, discipline); "He of the Supreme Good Vow and Perfect Discipline" - His divine vow to protect all beings and to restore dharma is always auspicious and unfailingly kept.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Explanation<br> *Su* = good/excellent and *vrata* = vow/resolve/observance. Vishnu's divine vows (*vratas*) are His cosmic commitments — to protect the devoted (*paritraanaya saadhuunaam*), to destroy evil (*vinaashaaya cha dushkritaam*), and to establish righteousness (*dharma-samsthaapanartthaaya*). These vows are eternal and perfectly kept. **Spiritual Interpretation<br> The concept of *Vrata* in Hindu tradition represents the highest form of commitment — a sacred resolve that cannot be broken. Vishnu as Suvrata has made an eternal vow of compassion toward all beings — particularly devotees. The Bhagavad Gita (9.31) expresses this vow directly: *"My devotee never perishes."* This divine promise is the supreme Suvrata. The *Ekadashi Vrata* (fortnightly fasting observance dedicated to Vishnu) is the most widespread human expression of devotion to Suvrata — the devotee's vow mirrors the Lord's eternal vow, creating a mutual covenant of devotion and grace. **Puranic Reference<br> The Padma Purana narrates that Vishnu's vow (*vrata*) to protect Prahlada was so firm that even the armor of Hiranyakashipu's boons could not prevent the eventual manifestation of Narasimha to honor this commitment. The mythology beautifully illustrates that no creative boon can override Vishnu's eternal Suvrata of protection for His devotees.