Name 1
रुद्रः
Rudrah
The dispeller of tears and sorrow at cosmic dissolution.
दुखों और आंसुओं का हरण करने वाले
Vishnu Sahasranama · Verse 13
The cosmic transformer, immortal refuge, and power in stillness
रुद्रो बहुशिरा बभ्रुर्विश्वयोनिः शुचिश्रवाः ।
अमृतः शाश्वतस्थाणुर्वरारोहो महातपाः ॥ १३ ॥
The thirteenth verse unfolds nine names of Lord Vishnu, revealing the Lord as the transformer of sorrow, the bearer of infinite worlds, and the supreme sanctuary of peace.
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What Verse 13 is showing us
One devotional arc: The Lord dissolves the suffering of worldly illusion as Rudra (Rudrah), manifesting in boundless infinite forms across the universe (Bahushira). He steadfastly bears and supports every realm (Babhruh), as the cosmic womb from which all life emerges (Vishvayonih). Hearing only pure prayers and radiating holy renown (Shuchishravah), He is immortal nectar beyond decay and death (Amritah). Unmoved and timeless like an eternal pillar (Shashvatasthanuh), He is the supreme climbing path and highest refuge (Vararohah), whose power shines through deep spiritual tapas and contemplation (Mahatapah).
The nine names in Verse 13
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Name 2
बहुशिरा
Bahushira
Possessor of infinite heads, gazing across all directions.
अनंत मुखों और रूपों वाले विराट प्रभु
Name 3
बभ्रुः
Babhruh
The steadfast bearer and sustainer of all worlds.
समस्त लोकों का भार उठाने वाले धारक
Name 4
विश्वयोनिः
Vishvayonih
The primordial cosmic womb from which creation arises.
सृष्टि का मूल स्रोत और उद्गम
Name 5
शुचिश्रवाः
Shuchishravah
He of holy fame who hears the sincere call of devotees.
सुनने में पावन और पवित्र यश वाले
Name 6
अमृतः
Amritah
The deathless, immortal nectar of eternity.
मृत्यु से परे अविनाशी अमृत स्वरूप
Name 7
शाश्वतस्थाणुः
Shashvatasthanuh
Forever unmoved, constant, and enduring through all ages.
सदा अचल और स्थिर रहने वाले
Name 8
वरारोहः
Vararohah
The supreme ascent and highest spiritual sanctuary.
सर्वोच्च गति और परम कल्याणकारी शरण
Name 9
महातपाः
Mahatapah
Endowed with supreme power through contemplation and tapas.
महान तप और तेज के स्वामी
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