about sahasranamam

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Dear bhaktas,

 

I have two questions and would be grateful if someone

would answer them.

 

First

I wanted to know the meaning of "pundarikAksha".

Please comment on the two different meanings that I

have read so I can better understand the word and its

context.

 

1. The first meaning is (pundari - lotus and aksha -

eyes) one who has eyes like lotus.

 

2. This is the second one that I found on

http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia//archives/feb03/msg00173.html

 

The word "pundarika" refers to "paramapada", the

eternal and

imperishable abode of God in Vaikuntah. The Lord

residing in

"pundarika" is hence called "pundarikAksha".

 

Second

In the sahasranamam there are many instances where

lord is referred to as mahesvaram, which as I have

known refers to Lord Shiva. Also the sahasramam has

more such names that refer to Lord Shiva.

Please comment on this fact so that I can better

understand the context.

 

Thanks