57. bhagavatii

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This name also occurs in sahasranaama. In the context of the

names bhagapriyaa, bhagaaraadhya, subhaga, and bhagamalinii, some

of the meanings of word bhaga was discussed (please refer to

that). According to devii-bhaagavata puraaNa, bhagavati is the

one who knows the source and dissolution of beings, their comings

and goings. Other interpretation is bhaga denotes six lordly

attributes and bhagavatii is the one who possesses these

attributes. Or bhaj means worship and avati means to protect.

Hence, bhagavatii is the one who protects those who worship HER.

 

A name can have more than one meaning and interpretation. But it

may revolve around a strong central idea. In this case, it is

that SHE is the supreme being. Often when we say ashhTottaram or

sahasranaama, it may not be always possible to contemplate on all

the possible interpretations of a name, but we can hold on one

particular meaning/idea which appeals to us the most.

 

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Ravi