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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 496
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ गोप्त्रे नमः।
विवेचन:
जो रक्षण करणारा आहे, तो गोप्ता. तो भक्तांचे संकटांपासून, अधर्मापासून आणि अंतर्मनातील दुर्बलतेपासून संरक्षण करतो. सुरक्षा, आश्रय आणि निगराणी यांचे हे दैवी स्वरूप आहे.
अर्थ:
जगाचा रक्षक.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Goptre Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *gup* (to protect, to guard); "The Supreme Protector and Guardian" - His protection is absolute; no harm can reach the being who is under His guardianship.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Third occurrence (from names 531, 637) emphasizing Vishnu's comprehensive protective function. **Mythological Interpretation<br> The third repetition of Goptā (names 531, 637, 696) reinforces protection as Vishnu's essence. Each occurrence might emphasize different dimensions: universal protection (first - cosmic preservation), individual protection (second - personal guardian), and (this occurrence) ultimate protection - granting liberation from saṃsāra itself. "Goptā" derives from "gup" meaning to protect, guard, and also to conceal. He protects at multiple levels: physical safety, mental peace, moral integrity, spiritual evolution, and ultimate liberation. The protection includes concealment - hiding His full glory so beings aren't overwhelmed, concealing devotees' faults from public exposure, concealing deeper truths until seekers are ready. The triple repetition might correspond to the three types of suffering He protects from: adhyātmika (body/mind), adhibhautika (other beings), and adhidaivika (natural forces/fate). Or it might indicate three modes of protection: preventing dangers (pūrva-rakṣaṇa), rescuing from active threats (vartamāna-rakṣaṇa), and ensuring ultimate safety (paramārtha-rakṣaṇa). The Bhagavad Gita promises: "My devotee never perishes" - this is Goptā's guarantee. For devotees, the triple repetition suggests deepening trust: first, relying on protection during obvious dangers; second, trusting protection during hidden threats; third (this stage), complete surrender - knowing that Goptā's protection may not prevent all difficulties (some serve growth) but ensures nothing exceeds your capacity and everything ultimately serves spiritual welfare. The supreme protection is saving from material existence itself - the ultimate guardianship.