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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 495
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ गोपतये नमः।
विवेचन:
जो गाईंचा, पृथ्वीचा किंवा जीवसृष्टीचा स्वामी आहे, तो गोपतिः. पालन, संरक्षण आणि मृदुतेने जगाला सांभाळणारे त्याचे रूप येथे दिसते. गोमाता, भूमाता आणि इंद्रिये यांचे रक्षण करणारा तोच आहे.
अर्थ:
इंद्रियांचा स्वामी (गोपाल).
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Gopataye Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *go* (cow, earth, senses, rays of light, Vedic word) + *pati* (lord/master); "The Lord of the Cows, the Earth, the Senses, and the Vedas" - His lordship extends over all aspects indicated by *go*: cattle, the earth, the senses, celestial rays, and sacred knowledge.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Third occurrence (from names 530, 636) reinforcing the rich multi-dimensional meaning. **Mythological Interpretation<br> The third repetition of Gopati (names 530, 636, 695) emphasizes the multiple symbolic layers this name contains. Each occurrence might emphasize different dimensions: literal (first - cowherd Krishna), symbolic (second - various meanings of "go"), and (this occurrence) integrative - how all meanings converge in devotional practice. "Go" means cow, earth, senses, Vedic speech, and rays of light. As lord of cows, Gopati is Krishna tending cows in Vrindavan - the Supreme Lord in humble, accessible form. As protector of earth, He descends whenever she is burdened by adharma. As master of senses, He is Hṛṣīkeśa who controls and purifies sensory functions. As guardian of Vedic knowledge, He preserved the Vedas through Matsya avatar. As lord of light rays, He is the source of all illumination. The triple repetition might correspond to the three primary aspects: Gopati as supreme lord (transcendent), Gopati as Krishna (incarnate), and Gopati as inner controller (immanent). Or it might indicate three levels of protection: physical (protecting life and sustenance), subtle (protecting consciousness and wisdom), and causal (protecting spiritual essence). For practitioners, integrating Gopati's meanings transforms life: worshipping the accessible cowherd form, honoring earth and all life, surrendering senses to divine control, studying sacred texts, and seeking inner illumination. The third repetition suggests mastery: first, understanding the symbolism intellectually; second, applying it devotionally; third (this stage), living it completely - embodying Gopati consciousness that naturally protects all that is gentle, innocent, and sacred.