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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 693
शब्द:
Simple Meaning:
From *vasu* + *prada* (bestower); "The Bestower of All Wealth and Prosperity" - He freely gives all forms of wealth to all who approach Him with sincerity; His generosity knows no limit.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Explanation<br> *Vasu* = wealth/goodness and *prada* = giver. Vishnu as Vasuprada is the supreme giver of all wealth — material, intellectual, and spiritual. The repetition of this name in the Sahasranama is intentional — emphasizing the inexhaustible generosity of Vishnu. He gives wealth in the most comprehensive sense — health, wisdom, peace, prosperity, devotion, and ultimately liberation (*moksha*). **Spiritual Interpretation<br> The eight forms of Lakshmi (*Ashta-Lakshmi*) — Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi, and Vidya Lakshmi — represent the eight dimensions of wealth that Vishnu as Vasuprada bestows. True wealth is not merely money but encompasses all these dimensions of flourishing. **Puranic Reference<br> The Bhagavata Purana narrates the story of Dhruva — a young prince who performed intense austerities and sought Vishnu with a grieved heart. Vishnu appeared and offered him boons. Dhruva, transformed by Vishnu's presence, asked not for earthly wealth but for eternal devotion — and received both material and spiritual wealth beyond all measure. This is the perfect story of Vasuprada.
विवेचन:
जो धन, ऐश्वर्य आणि आवश्यक संपत्ती देणारा आहे, तो वसुप्रदः. भक्तांच्या जीवनात योग्य वेळी आवश्यक साधने निर्माण करणारी कृपा त्याचीच. तो भौतिक संपत्तीबरोबर सद्गुणांचीही देणगी देतो.
अर्थ:
“धन देणारा”
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Vasupradaya Namah।