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श्लोक - नाम क्रमांक: 734
शब्द:
Simple Meaning:
From *loka* + *naatha* (lord, protector); "The Lord and Protector of All the Worlds" - the guardian who watches over every world in every dimension, ensuring their ultimate safety and welfare.
Mythology / Philosophy / Spiritual:
**Explanation<br> *Loka* = world and *naatha* = lord/master. Vishnu as Lokanaatha is the supreme lord of all realms — the seven upper worlds (*Bhoor, Bhuvar, Svah, Mahah, Janah, Tapah, Satya*), the seven lower worlds (*Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala, Patala*), and Vaikuntha above all. He is not lord of one world but of all worlds simultaneously. **Spiritual Interpretation<br> Lokanaatha's lordship is different from political sovereignty — it is not imposed but natural and inherent. Just as the sun is the natural lord of daylight without needing to enforce its authority, Vishnu is the natural lord of all existence — His sovereignty being the natural expression of His infinite being. **Puranic Reference<br> The Bhagavata Purana extensively describes Vishnu's sovereignty over all 14 realms of existence. The *Trivikrama* episode (Vamana-Vishnu's three strides) is the mythological demonstration of Lokanaatha — in three steps, He laid claim to all three world-levels, demonstrating His natural sovereignty as their lord.
विवेचन:
जो जगाचा स्वामी आहे, तो लोकनाथः. लोकांच्या रक्षणाची, पोषणाची आणि मार्गदर्शनाची जबाबदारी त्याच्याकडे आहे. जगाच्या अधिष्ठानरूप परमाधिपतीचे हे नाव आहे.
अर्थ:
लोकांचा नेता
English Meaning
Meaning:
Om Lokanathaya Namah।