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    Baby Names and their Meanings - 5 - Mrunal Patwardhan

    Updated: Mar 23

    समीहनः

    समीहनः - अर्थः - विष्णुसहस्रनामसु एषः शब्दः आगच्छति। अतः विष्णुः इति नाम्नः अर्थः। अन्यः अर्थः उत्सुकः, उत्साहितः। यः शुभेच्छया उद्युक्तः, उत्साहितः सः समीहनः।

    श्लोकः - नक्षत्रनेमिर्नक्षत्री क्षमः क्षामः समीहनः।

    The word "समीहनः" (Samīhanaḥ) has the following meanings:

    1. As per Vishnu Sahasranama: In the Vishnu Sahasranama (thousand names of Vishnu), this word appears, and thus, it signifies Vishnu.

    2. General Meaning: It also means one who is eager, enthusiastic, or motivated. Someone who is actively engaged in a task with enthusiasm and good intentions is called "समीहनः".

    In the given shloka:नक्षत्रनेमिर्नक्षत्री क्षमः क्षामः समीहनः।

    • समीहनः refers to Vishnu, who is described as the one who is eager or enthusiastic in his divine actions and responsibilities.

    Thus, समीहनः conveys both the idea of Vishnu and the quality of being eager or enthusiastic.


    श्रीधरः


    श्रीधरः - श्रिया धरः।श्रियं धरति सः श्रीधरः। 'रुच्यर्चिःकौमुदीगन्धान् सुवारत्नेन्दुपुष्पवत् । श्रियं धरति नित्यं यः श्रीधरः स तु कीर्तितः ॥'निरुक्तिः । विष्णुः


    The word "श्रीधरः" (Śrīdharaḥ) has the following meaning:

    • Literal Meaning:श्रिया धरः (Śriyā Dharaḥ) – "One who holds or bears Śrī (Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity)."श्रियं धरति सः श्रीधरः (Śriyaṃ Dharati Saḥ Śrīdharaḥ) – "He who eternally holds or sustains Śrī (Lakshmi) is called Śrīdhara."

    • Explanation:Śrīdhara is a name of Lord Vishnu, who is always depicted as the consort of Goddess Lakshmi (Śrī). He is the one who eternally holds and sustains prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness.

    • Nirukti (Etymology):The verse provided explains:"रुच्यर्चिःकौमुदीगन्धान् सुवारत्नेन्दुपुष्पवत् । श्रियं धरति नित्यं यः श्रीधरः स तु कीर्तितः ॥"Translation: "He who eternally holds Śrī (Lakshmi), along with her radiance, fragrance, beauty, and splendor, like the moon holding its luster, is celebrated as Śrīdhara."

    Thus, श्रीधरः (Śrīdharaḥ) is a name of Vishnu, signifying his role as the eternal bearer and sustainer of prosperity, beauty, and auspiciousness.


    अतिक्षुद्रं द्विचक्रं तु वनमालाविभूषितम् । श्रीधरं देवि विज्ञेयं श्रीप्रदं गृहिणां सदा ॥


    This verse describes a small, two-wheeled vehicle adorned with a garland of forest flowers. It is addressed to a goddess (देवि) and explains that this vehicle should be recognized as Śrīdhara (Vishnu), who is the eternal bestower of prosperity (श्रीप्रदं) upon householders and devotees.


    In essence, it symbolizes the humble yet divine presence of Vishnu (Śrīdhara), who is always ready to bless his devotees with wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness.



    अच्युतः

    अच्युतः -  (न च्यवते स्वरूपतो न गच्छति यः नित्य इति यावत् । च्यु + कर्त्तरि क्तः न च्युतः नञ्समासः । पीताम्बरोऽच्युतः शार्ङ्गीत्यमरः) विष्णुः । इत्यमरः ॥ परमेश्वरे “शास्वतं शिवमच्युतमिति” श्रुतिः । “यस्मान्न च्युतपूर्व्वोऽहमच्युतस्तेन कर्म्मणेति” भगवद्वाक्यम् । 


    अच्युतस्य विष्णोः स्थितिः अच्युता अचञ्चला च स्थितिरिति तदर्थः । चलनरहिते अभ्रष्टे स्थिरे त्रि० । 

     

    “अक्षितमसि अच्युतमसीति” वेदः । क्षरणशून्ये त्रि० । 


    The word "अच्युतः" (Achyutaḥ) has the following meanings and explanations:


    Literal Meaning and Etymology:

    1. न च्यवते स्वरूपतो न गच्छति यः नित्य इति यावत्:

      • "One who does not deviate or fall away from his true nature, who is eternal and unchanging."

      • The word is derived from the root च्यु (chyu), meaning "to fall, deviate, or perish," combined with the negative prefix अ (a), meaning "not."

      • Thus, अच्युतः (Achyutaḥ) means "one who never falls or deviates from his true nature."


    2. च्यु + कर्त्तरि क्तः न च्युतः नञ्समासः:

      • Grammatically, it is formed by adding the suffix क्त (kta) to the root च्यु (chyu), and the negative prefix अ (a) creates a नञ् समास (nañ samāsa) or negative compound.

      • This reinforces the meaning of "one who is imperishable and unchanging."

    As a Name of Vishnu:

    1. पीताम्बरोऽच्युतः शार्ङ्गीत्यमरः:

      • According to the Amarakośa (a Sanskrit lexicon), अच्युतः (Achyutaḥ) is a name of Vishnu, who is described as wearing yellow garments (पीताम्बरः) and holding the bow शार्ङ्गी (Śārṅgī).

      • This highlights Vishnu's eternal and unchanging nature.

    2. परमेश्वरे “शास्वतं शिवमच्युतमिति” श्रुतिः:

      • In the Śruti (Vedic scriptures), the Supreme Lord (परमेश्वरः) is described as "शाश्वतं शिवमच्युतम्" – "eternal, auspicious, and imperishable."

      • This emphasizes Vishnu's divine, eternal, and unchanging nature.

    3. “यस्मान्न च्युतपूर्व्वोऽहमच्युतस्तेन कर्म्मणेति” भगवद्वाक्यम्:

      • This is a statement from the Bhagavad Gītā, where Lord Krishna (an incarnation of Vishnu) says:

        • "Because I have never fallen or deviated from my nature, I am called Achyuta."

      • This reaffirms Vishnu's eternal and unwavering nature.

    Philosophical Meaning:

    1. अच्युतस्य विष्णोः स्थितिः अच्युता अचञ्चला च स्थिरे त्रि०:

      • The state or existence of Achyuta (Vishnu) is described as अच्युता (Achyutā) – "unchanging, unwavering, and stable."

      • This signifies that Vishnu's nature is eternally steady and free from any fluctuation or decay.

    2. चलनरहिते अभ्रष्टे स्थिरे त्रि०:

      • Achyuta means "one who is free from movement, imperishable, and steadfast."

      • This describes Vishnu as the ultimate reality, beyond change or destruction.

    Vedic Reference:

    1. “अक्षितमसि अच्युतमसीति” वेदः:

      • In the Vedas, the term अच्युतः (Achyutaḥ) is used to describe the Supreme Being as "अक्षितम्" – "imperishable" and "अच्युतम्" – "unchanging."

      • This highlights the eternal and indestructible nature of the divine.

    2. क्षरणशून्ये त्रि०:

      • Achyuta also means "one who is free from decay or leakage (क्षरणशून्ये)."

      • This signifies the perfect and complete nature of Vishnu, who is beyond any form of deterioration.

    Summary of Meaning:

    • अच्युतः (Achyutaḥ) is a name of Vishnu, meaning "the imperishable, unchanging, and eternal one."

    • It signifies Vishnu's unwavering nature, his freedom from decay, and his eternal stability.

    • The term is deeply rooted in Vedic and philosophical traditions, emphasizing the divine as the ultimate reality that never deviates from its true nature.

    Thus, अच्युतः (Achyutaḥ) is a profound epithet of Vishnu, encapsulating his eternal, unchanging, and imperishable essence.

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