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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 493
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ देवभृद्गुरवे नमः।
विवेचन:
जो इंद्रादि देवतांनाही मार्गदर्शन करणारा आहे, तो देवभृद्गुरूः. दैवी नेतृत्व, ज्ञान आणि विवेक यांचे उच्चतम केंद्र तोच आहे. गुरुतत्त्व देवांनाही ज्या ठिकाणी नमते, ते हे त्याचे रूप आहे.
अर्थ:
देवांचे रक्षण करणारा गुरु.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Devabhridgurave Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *deva* + *bhrit* (bearer/nourisher) + *guru* (teacher/guide); "The Guru Who Nourishes and Guides All the Gods" - even the divine beings are His students; He is the supreme teacher and sustainer of all divine knowledge.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Third occurrence (from names 528, 634) reinforcing Vishnu's dual role supporting and instructing gods. **Mythological Interpretation<br> The third repetition of Devabhṛd-guru (names 528, 634, 693) emphasizes both sustenance and instruction as inseparable divine functions. Each occurrence might emphasize different aspects: material support (first - providing power and position), intellectual instruction (second - teaching duties and dharma), and (this occurrence) spiritual guidance - leading even gods toward higher realization. "Bhṛd" means bearer, sustainer; "guru" means teacher, spiritual master. The gods exist and function through Vishnu's sustaining power while simultaneously depending on His guidance. At creation's beginning, Brahma received Vedic knowledge directly from Vishnu - the supreme guru initiating the first created being. The gods regularly consult Vishnu for guidance beyond their own wisdom. The triple repetition might indicate the three types of instruction: śravaṇa (hearing - imparting knowledge), manana (reflection - clarifying understanding), nididhyāsana (meditation - facilitating realization). Or it might correspond to three levels of teaching: śāstra-guru (teaching through scripture), bahya-guru (external teacher), and antaryāmi-guru (inner guide as Supersoul). If even celestial beings require Devabhṛd-guru's sustenance and teaching, humans obviously need it more. For practitioners, this inspires seeking proper guru-śiṣya relationships as essential for spiritual progress. The guru in external form is Devabhṛd-guru's representative, the scriptures are His words, and the inner voice of conscience is His direct guidance. The triple repetition suggests progressive deepening: first, receiving instruction intellectually; second, absorbing it emotionally; third (this stage), embodying it experientially - becoming the teaching through transformation.