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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 684
शब्द:
Simple Meaning:
From *rana* (battle, war) + *priya* (beloved, dear); "He Who Loves the Righteous Battle" - He takes up the sword of righteousness with joy; the battle against evil and ignorance is not a burden but a beloved sacred duty for Him.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Reference<br> Describes Vishnu's warrior aspect, particularly manifest in several avatars. **Mythological Interpretation<br> This name might seem contradictory for the preserver deity, but it specifically refers to battles fought for dharma (righteousness). As Parashurama, Vishnu destroyed corrupt kshatriyas twenty-one times to restore dharmic order. As Rama, He fought Ravana to rescue Sita and uphold honor. As Krishna, He orchestrated the Mahabharata war to eliminate adharmic forces. The Lord doesn't delight in violence for its sake but in the restoration of cosmic balance through righteous conflict when necessary. The "battle" also has an inner meaning - the spiritual warfare against ignorance, ego, and materialistic tendencies. The Bhagavad Gita was delivered on a battlefield, making it clear that sometimes conflict is unavoidable in upholding truth. The Lord leads this battle against adharma.
विवेचन:
जो धर्मयुद्धासाठी सज्ज असतो, तो रणप्रियः. अधर्म, अन्याय आणि दुष्टशक्तींविरुद्ध तो निर्भयतेने उभा राहतो. त्याचा संघर्ष विनाशासाठी नसून धर्मसंरक्षणासाठी असतो.
अर्थ:
“पूर्ण, संपन्न, परिपूर्ण”
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Ranapriyaya Namah।