Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya () is a Hindu Mantra. This is known as a Mukti (liberation) Mantra and a spiritual formula for attaining freedom.[1] ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’ is a Mantra of Krishna.[2] This mantra can be found in Vishnu Purana.
Meaning
| Term | Devnagari | Listen | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Om | Refers to the Supreme Infinite Spirit or Person. Om represents the Shabda Brahman. | ||
| Namo | Salutation, worship, a common spoken valediction or salutation originating from the Indian subcontinent. | ||
| Bhagavate | God in Sanskrit, someone who is considered God (or equally powerful, merciful) | ||
| Vasudevaya | Name of Krishna, Krishna is also known as Vasudeva (Krishna), because he was the son of Vasudeva. In Gita Arjuna has called Krishna by the name Vasudeva multiple times. |
Popular culture
- Dhruva used this as his mantra in his penance. Dhruva was initiated by Narada into chanting.[3]
- Swami Vivekananda used this phrase multiple times in his lectures and letters.[4] [5]
- Swami Sivananda suggested to repeat mantras like Om or "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya".[6]
- In places like Rishikesh, some people use "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" to greet each other.
References
See also
- ↑ Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. Abgerufen am 14. April 2012.
- ↑ Om Namoh Bhagavate Vasudevaya meaning. Abgerufen am 14. April 2012.
- ↑ Dhruva. Vaniquotes, abgerufen am 14. April 2012.
- ↑ Swami Vivekananda Letters. Vedanta network Boston, abgerufen am 14. April 2012.
- ↑ Swami Vivekananda letter the 15th February [1893]. Ramakrishna Vivekananda Info, abgerufen am 14. April 2012.
- ↑ 20 Instructions by Swami Sivanananda. Writespirit, abgerufen am 14. April 2012.