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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 661
शब्द:
Simple Meaning:
From *brahman* (the divine, the sacred knowledge) + *ya* (devoted to); "He Who Is Devoted to and Supports the Divine and the Brahmanas" - the supreme protector of sacred knowledge and of all who embody it; He holds the highest respect for the divine and the learned.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Explanation<br> *Brahman* here refers both to the Absolute reality and to the *Brahmana* community (those who cultivate sacred knowledge). Vishnu as Brahmanya is the supreme protector and devotee of Brahman — He upholds Vedic knowledge, protects those who embody it, and is deeply devoted to the sacred tradition. In this sense, the Supreme Brahman (Vishnu) is also the greatest devotee of Brahman — a beautiful paradox. **Spiritual Interpretation<br> This name reveals the intimate connection between Vishnu and the Vedic tradition. He does not merely *transcend* the Vedas — He lovingly protects and upholds them. The Bhagavad Gita (15.15): *"I am the knower of all the Vedas; indeed, I am the author of Vedanta and the knower of the Vedas."* Vishnu's devotion to Brahman (sacred knowledge) is the cosmic foundation of the entire Vedic tradition. **Puranic Reference<br> The Bhagavata Purana narrates the Hayagriva (horse-headed) avatar of Vishnu — in which He recovered the Vedas stolen by the demons Madhu and Kaitabha — demonstrating His supreme devotion as Brahmanya (protector of sacred knowledge). The Vishnu Purana also describes how Vishnu protects Brahmanas who sincerely dedicate themselves to Vedic life, considering such protection His divine duty.
विवेचन:
जो ब्रह्मतत्त्वाचा, वेदांचा, साधूंचा आणि धर्मपरंपरेचा रक्षक आहे, तो ब्रह्मण्यः. तो ज्ञान, यज्ञ, सत्य आणि शास्त्रमार्ग यांचे पोषण करतो. ब्रह्मविद्येवर प्रेम करणाऱ्या दयाळू देवतेचे हे विशेष नाव आहे.
अर्थ:
“ब्रह्माशी संबंधित” किंवा “ब्रह्मज्ञ”
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Brahmanyaya Namah।