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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ भूतमहेश्वराय नमः।
विवेचन:
जो सर्व भूतमात्रांचा महान ईश्वर आहे, तो भूतमहेश्वरः. जीव, पंचमहाभूत आणि विश्वरचना यांवर त्याचे अधिपत्य आहे. सर्व अस्तित्वाचा व्यापक स्वामी म्हणून हे नाव गौरविले जाते.
अर्थ:
सर्व जीवांचा महान ईश्वर.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Bhutamaheshvaraya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *bhoota* (all beings) + *mahaa* (great) + *ishvara* (lord); "The Great Lord of All Beings" - not merely lord of some beings but the supreme great lord of every single being that has ever existed or will exist.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> All beings, from Brahmā to ant, are under Viṣṇu's lordship. **Interpretation<br> This name appeared earlier (862) but here emphasizes mahā (great) and īśvara (lordship) - absolute sovereignty over all existence. **Mythological Story<br> When Pṛthu Mahārāja, anointed as first king, chased Earth (personified as cow) to punish her for not yielding food, she fled through all realms. Finally, she took refuge at Viṣṇu's feet, crying: "O Bhūtamaheśvara! Save me from this king!" Pṛthu arrived and demanded: "Give her to me; she's my subject!" But Viṣṇu replied: "You are king of your kingdom, but I am bhūtamaheśvara - great lord of ALL beings. When any being takes refuge with Me, even their legitimate punisher must respect that refuge." This established a principle: all worldly authorities (king, parent, teacher, employer) have conditional authority. But Viṣṇu's authority as bhūtamaheśvara is absolute - superseding all other jurisdictions. For devotees, this means: whatever worldly authority threatens you - government, society, family - taking refuge with the bhūtamaheśvara transcends all other claims. Like a criminal reaching embassy gains diplomatic protection transcending local law, a devotee reaching Viṣṇu gains divine protection transcending all worldly authority. This isn't license for irresponsibility but ultimate refuge when all worldly recourse fails.