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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ महोदधिशयाय नमः।
विवेचन:
जो क्षीरसागरावर शयन करणारा आहे, तो महोदधिशयः. विश्वव्यापी विश्रांती, योगनिद्रा आणि सृष्टीपूर्व शांततेचे त्याचे हे दिव्य रूप आहे. अनंतशेषावर शयन करणारा परमपुरुष म्हणून हे नाव प्रसिद्ध आहे.
अर्थ:
क्षीरसागरामध्ये शयन करणारा.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Mahodadhishayaya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From mahaa + udadhi (great ocean) + shaya (one who reclines, who sleeps); "He Who Reclines on the Great Cosmic Ocean" - the beautiful image of Vishnu reclining on Adi Shesha on the cosmic ocean (Ksheerasagara), the ocean of pure consciousness.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> The iconic image of Viṣṇu on Śeṣa-nāga in Kṣīrasāgara. **Interpretation<br> Mahā means great; udadhi means ocean; śaya means reclining, sleeping. Viṣṇu's posture of reclining on the cosmic ocean represents His transcendent rest. **Mythological Story<br> When the Devas approached Viṣṇu for help against Madhu and Kaitabha demons, they found Him in yoganidrā - divine sleep on the cosmic ocean. They prayed desperately, but He didn't immediately awaken. Finally, they praised Yogamāyā (His divine power), and she withdrew, allowing Him to wake. But why does the omnipotent Lord need to "rest"? The mahodadhiśaya posture is not fatigue but symbolic: He reclines (śaya) between cosmic cycles - the pause between exhalation (dissolution) and inhalation (creation). The ocean represents infinite potential; reclining on it shows He's established in infinite possibility, from which He manifests finite universes. Śeṣa (the serpent) represents time's continuity; reclining on time shows He's master of time. Lakṣmī at His feet represents prosperity choosing the restful, established Lord. For devotees, the mahodadhiśaya image teaches: true power doesn't constantly assert itself through restless activity. Supreme power can afford to rest, knowing all is under control. Learn to recline (trust) on the ocean of His grace rather than frantically swimming.