Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Dear prapannas, here is something of interest to some of you the names of the Lord along with His consorts and the translation of those names which is very revealing. Form of Vishnu Consort / Shakti keshava Having beautiful hair kirti Fame, good report, fame, renown narayana Ground of Being kanti Beauty, loveliness madhava He propounds the true knowledge about himself tushti satisfaction govinda Lord of the Earth pushti prosperity, nourishment shnu All pervading dhrti fortitude, endurance, persistence madhusudana Slayer of the "honey" demon shanti peace trivikrama He who pervades the 3 vedas kriya activity, endeavor vamana Saviour of Indra, he who produces joy in others. daya compassion sridhara The bearer of Sri who listens to prayers. medha intellectual prowess hrshikesh Master of the senses. harsha Joy padmanabha The navel which contains the universe sraddha faith damodara He who contains the universe in his belly lajja modesty vasudeva He who pervades and sports lakshmi she who observes sankarshana He who draws others near him. sarasvati she who comforts pradyumna The illuminator priti she who love aniruddha The irresistible rati amorous enjoyment, sexual-pleasure purushottama The Supreme being vasudha wealth producing janardana The protector from negative forces. uma tranquility, quiet adhokshaja The one who is never diminished, or decreased smrti perfect mindfulness or memory upendra The younger brother of Indra kshama forgiveness narasimha The one who assumes the celestial man-lion form vidyuta flashing, glittering hari The one who accepts oblations, or the remover of sin. shuddhi purity acyuta He who never falls from his status. vijaya victory, success, achievement krshna He who is exceedingly delighted with his own Lila. buddhi intelligence Adiyen Sri Rama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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