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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 474
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ धनेश्वराय नमः।
विवेचन:
जो सर्व प्रकारच्या धनाचा स्वामी आहे, तो धनेश्वरः. लौकिक संपत्ती, आध्यात्मिक समृद्धी आणि सद्गुणांची श्रीमंती यांचे अधिपत्य त्याच्याकडे आहे. खरी संपन्नता काय असते, हे त्याच्यामुळे समजते.
अर्थ:
धनाची देवता.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Dhaneshvaraya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *dhana* (wealth) + *ishvara* (lord); "The Lord of All Wealth" - sovereign master of all riches, all prosperity, all abundance in every form throughout all the worlds.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Though Kubera manages heaven's treasury, Viṣṇu is the true lord of all dhana. **Interpretation<br> This name appeared earlier (847) but emphasizes īśvara (lordship) over dhana (wealth) - complete control and distribution. **Mythological Story<br> Once Kubera, confident in his role as treasurer of gods, became proud: "I am dhaneśvara - lord of wealth!" To humble him, Śiva sent him to feed Kṛṣṇa. Kubera prepared a magnificent feast, thinking: "My wealth can satisfy anyone." But Kṛṣṇa kept eating - consuming mountains of food. Kubera's stores began depleting rapidly. Panicking, he realized: "I'm not dhaneśvara; I'm merely the treasurer. He is the true lord of wealth!" Finally, Kṛṣṇa was satisfied not by enormous quantities but by a single tulsi leaf offered with devotion by Kubera's daughter. The teaching transformed Kubera: wealth's lordship lies not in possession but in control - control over wealth, not by wealth. The dhaneśvara demonstrates: He gives wealth yet isn't attached to it, enjoys prosperity yet remains detached. For devotees, surrendering to the dhaneśvara means: "All wealth is Yours; I'm merely a manager. Use me to distribute Your wealth according to Your will." This attitude prevents both poverty-consciousness (fearing lack) and wealth-attachment (clinging to abundance).