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मराठी अर्थ
शब्द:
ॐ केशिघ्ने नमः।
विवेचन:
जो केशी असुराचा नाश करणारा आहे, तो केशिहा. अधर्माचा अभिमान आणि वेग यांना थांबवून धर्मसंस्थापना करणारा तोच. भक्तरक्षणासाठी केलेल्या दैवी कृतीची आठवण या नावातून होते.
अर्थ:
केशी राक्षसाचा वध करणारा.
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Keshighne Namah।
Simple Meaning:
From *Keshi* (the demon horse Keshi) + *haa* (slayer); "He Who Slew the Demon Keshi" - a reference to Krishna's destruction of the demon Keshi who attacked Vrindavana in the form of a terrifying horse; the remover of all demonic equine forces.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Explanation<br> *Keshi* = the horse-demon and *haa* = slayer. This name specifically celebrates Vishnu's (Krishna's) destruction of the demon Keshi — sent by Kamsa to kill the young Krishna. Keshi came in the form of a mighty horse (*Keshi* = horse), representing the wild, uncontrolled forces of ego and darkness. **Spiritual Interpretation<br> The horse in Vedic symbolism represents the senses — particularly the uncontrolled, galloping senses that drag the mind toward destruction. The demon Keshi as a giant horse represents the demonic power of uncontrolled sensory desire. Krishna as Keshiha destroys this demon — representing the divine power that conquers the wild horses of the senses through wisdom and discrimination. **Puranic Reference<br> The Bhagavata Purana (10.36) describes the Keshi episode in detail — the divine confidence of the young cowherd standing before the terrifying demon horse, thrusting His arm into the creature's mouth, and calmly allowing His arm to expand until the demon died. This episode earned Krishna the additional name *Keshava* (Keshi-slayer) from the divine sage Narada who witnessed the event.