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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ कपीन्द्राय नमः।
विवेचन:
जो रामावतारात वानरसेनेचा अधिपती आणि प्रेरक होता, तो कपीन्द्रः. पराक्रम, मैत्री आणि धर्मयुद्धातील नेतृत्व यांची आठवण हे नाव करून देते. भक्तांचा आधार आणि धर्मयुद्धाचा नायक म्हणून तो गौरविला जातो.
अर्थ:
वानरांचा राजा (हनुमान किंवा सुग्रीव रूप).
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Kapindraya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From kapi (monkey) + indra (lord/king); "The Lord of the Monkeys" - a reference to His Rama avatar and His relationship with Hanuman and the monkey army; the sovereign who honored and elevated the noble monkey beings to their highest potential.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Rāma's relationship with Hanumān and the vānara (monkey) army. **Interpretation<br> Kapi means monkey; indra means lord. As Rāma, Viṣṇu became kapīndra - the beloved lord whom Hanumān and monkey-warriors served with absolute devotion. **Mythological Story<br> When Rāma needed to reach Laṅkā, Vibhīṣaṇa wondered: "He is the Supreme Lord who can simply will Rāvaṇa's death. Why does He need a monkey army to build a bridge?" Lakṣmaṇa explained: "He is kapīndra by choice, not necessity. He could destroy Laṅkā alone, but He honors His devotees by giving them the privilege of serving Him. Hanumān could find Sītā, Nala could build the bridge, Aṅgada could negotiate, Sugrīva could lead armies - each monkey gained eternal glory by serving their kapīndra." The profound teaching: Viṣṇu doesn't need servants; servants need the opportunity to serve. He becomes kapīndra (accessible lord) so even monkeys - representing simple, devoted souls without sophisticated theology - can attain Him through pure service. The sophisticated Rāvaṇa with his knowledge couldn't recognize divinity; the simple Hanumān with pure devotion became immortal. This shows: Viṣṇu values devotion over erudition, service over scholarship.