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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 607
मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ श्रीनिवासाय नमः।
विवेचन:
जो सज्जनांच्या, भक्तांच्या आणि पवित्र अंतःकरणात निवास करतो, तो श्रीनिवासः. त्याच्यात श्रीचा नित्य वास असतो, म्हणून तो मंगलमय आहे. भक्तांच्या हृदयात प्रेम, श्रद्धा आणि कृपेचा दीप प्रज्वलित करणारे हे नाव आहे.
अर्थ:
लक्ष्मीचे निवासस्थान.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Shrinivasaya Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *Shree* + *nivaasa*; Another repetition of "He in Whom Lakshmi Permanently Dwells" - the repeated occurrence in this section of names (602?612) is the text's way of celebrating the inseparability of Vishnu and Lakshmi in the most elaborate and loving way.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Explanation<br> *Shri* = Lakshmi and *nivaasa* = dwelling place. Vishnu is Shrinivaasa — the permanent residence of Lakshmi. She dwells forever in His chest at the *Shrivatsa* mark, never leaving. He is the cosmic home of divine grace, beauty, auspiciousness, and compassionate power — and by extension, the devotees who take refuge in Him also receive these qualities. **Spiritual Interpretation<br> The name Srinivaasa is particularly sacred in the Sri Vaishnava tradition — it is the name by which Vishnu is known at Tirupati (Tirumala), the world's most visited pilgrimage site. The theological significance is deep: wherever Vishnu is, Lakshmi is also present — and His presence means the presence of *all* auspiciousness. **Puranic Reference<br> The Bhagavata Purana (11.12.14) describes Vishnu's chest as the eternal home of Lakshmi — *Shri-nilaaya* (the dwelling of Shri). This inseparability of Vishnu and Lakshmi is the cosmic symbol of *jnana* (consciousness) and *shakti* (power) in perfect, eternal union. **Additional depth<br> This name appears twice in the Sahasranama (names 183 and 608), emphasizing that Vishnu's identity as the eternal home of Lakshmi (*Shri*) is absolutely central to His divine nature. The name *Srinivasa* is particularly sacred in South Indian Vaishnava tradition — it is the name by which Vishnu is worshiped at Tirupati (Tirumala Venkateswara), the most visited temple in the world. Please see name 183 for full explanation.