Wednesday, 8 July 2026

దేహమేరా దేవాలయం – జీవుడే సనాతన దైవం" (My body is the temple; the soul is the eternal Divine)

This is a beautiful devotional composition built on verses from the Upanishads, the Śiva Mānasapūjā, and the Bhagavad Gita. Because of its length, a complete line-by-line translation with explanations in Telugu + English + Hindi + phonetic transliteration will be very long—far beyond what can fit in a single response.

I'll begin with the Pallavi (Refrain).


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పల్లవి (Pallavi)

1. దేహో దేవాలయో ప్రోక్తో

Phonetic: Dēhō dēvālayō prōktō

తెలుగు: దేహమే దేవాలయం అని మహర్షులు ప్రకటించారు.

English: The body has been declared to be a temple.

हिन्दी: शरीर को देवालय (मंदिर) कहा गया है।

Explanation: This teaches that the human body is sacred and should be kept pure because it is the dwelling place of the Divine.


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2. జీవో దేవస్సనాతనః

Phonetic: Jīvō dēvassa sanātanaḥ

తెలుగు: జీవుడే శాశ్వత దైవస్వరూపుడు.

English: The individual soul is the eternal Divine.

हिन्दी: जीव ही सनातन दिव्य स्वरूप है।

Explanation: The soul is eternal, unborn, and immortal.


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3. దేహమేరా దేవాలయం

Phonetic: Dēhamērā dēvālayam

తెలుగు: నా దేహమే దేవాలయం.

English: My body itself is a temple.

हिन्दी: मेरा शरीर ही मंदिर है।


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4. జీవుడే సనాతన దైవం

Phonetic: Jīvudē sanātana daivam

తెలుగు: జీవాత్మయే శాశ్వత దైవం.

English: The soul itself is the Eternal Divine.

हिन्दी: जीवात्मा ही सनातन परमात्मा का अंश है।


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5. నేనే బ్రహ్మ... నేనే విష్ణువు

Phonetic: Nēnē Brahma... Nēnē Viṣṇuvu

తెలుగు: నా అంతరాత్మలోనే బ్రహ్మ, విష్ణు తత్త్వాలు ఉన్నాయి.

English: Within my true Self reside the principles of Brahmā and Viṣṇu.

हिन्दी: मेरे वास्तविक आत्मस्वरूप में ही ब्रह्मा और विष्णु के तत्त्व विद्यमान हैं।

Explanation: This points to the realization that the Divine manifests through the Self.


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6. నేనే శివుడై నిలబడితే

Phonetic: Nēnē Śivuḍai nilabaḍitē

తెలుగు: నేను శివతత్త్వాన్ని గ్రహించి జీవిస్తే...

English: If I stand established in the consciousness of Śiva...

हिन्दी: यदि मैं शिवतत्त्व में स्थित हो जाऊँ...


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7. ఏ అర్హత నాకుండాలీ?

Phonetic: Ē arhatā nāku uṇḍālī?

తెలుగు: ఇంకెంత అర్హత నాకు కావాలి?

English: What greater qualification would I need?

हिन्दी: फिर मुझे और कौन-सी योग्यता चाहिए?


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8. ఏ అధికారం కావాలీ?

Phonetic: Ē adhikāram kāvālī?

తెలుగు: ఇంకెంత అధికారం అవసరం?

English: What greater authority could I seek?

हिन्दी: फिर मुझे और किस अधिकार की आवश्यकता है?


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9. అహం బ్రహ్మస్మి

Phonetic: Aham Brahmāsmi

తెలుగు: నేనే బ్రహ్మస్వరూపుడను.

English: I am Brahman.

हिन्दी: मैं ब्रह्म हूँ।

Explanation: One of the four great Mahāvākyas of the Upanishads. It expresses realization of the identity of the individual Self with the Supreme Reality.


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10. దేహమేరా దేవాలయం

Phonetic: Dēhamērā dēvālayam

తెలుగు: నా దేహమే దేవాలయం.

English: My body is the temple.

हिन्दी: मेरा शरीर ही देवालय है।


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This is Part 1 (Pallavi).

The remaining Charanam 1 and Charanam 2 are equally detailed and will require additional parts due to length. I can translate the entire composition in the same format, preserving every Sanskrit verse, with Telugu meaning, English meaning, Hindi meaning, phonetic transliteration, and spiritual explanation for each line.

చరణం 1 (Charanam 1)


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1. आत्मा त्वं गिरिजा मतिः

Sanskrit: आत्मा त्वं गिरिजा मतिः

Phonetic: Ātmā tvaṁ Girijā matiḥ

తెలుగు: నా ఆత్మ నీవే; నా బుద్ధి గిరిజాదేవి.

English: You are my very Self; my intellect is Goddess Girijā (Pārvatī).

हिन्दी: हे प्रभु! आप ही मेरी आत्मा हैं, और मेरी बुद्धि ही गिरिजा (पार्वती) है।

Explanation (వివరణ): This line from the Śiva Mānasapūjā teaches that true worship begins within oneself. The soul is identified with the Divine, and pure intelligence is seen as the Divine Mother.


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2. పరిజనాః ప్రాణః శరీరం గృహం

Sanskrit: परिजनाः प्राणाः शरीरं गृहम्

Phonetic: Parijanāḥ prāṇāḥ śarīraṁ gṛham

తెలుగు: నా ప్రాణశక్తులే నీ సేవకులు; ఈ శరీరమే నీ ఆలయం.

English: My life-forces are Your attendants, and this body is Your temple.

हिन्दी: मेरे प्राण आपके सेवक हैं और यह शरीर आपका मंदिर है।

Explanation: The body is viewed as the house of God, while every breath becomes an act of worship.


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3. అనలేదా అది శంకరుడు...

Phonetic: Analēdā adi Śaṅkaruḍu...

తెలుగు: ఈ సత్యాన్ని శంకరుడే చెప్పలేదా?

English: Did not Śaṅkara himself teach this truth?

हिन्दी: क्या स्वयं शंकराचार्य ने यही सत्य नहीं बताया?

Explanation: The lyric reminds us that this teaching is rooted in the wisdom of great sages.


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4. అంతకు మించిన వారా మీరు?

Phonetic: Antaku mincina vārā mīru?

తెలుగు: ఆ మహాజ్ఞానులకంటే మీరు గొప్పవారా?

English: Are you greater than those enlightened sages?

हिन्दी: क्या आप उन महाज्ञानियों से भी बड़े हैं?

Explanation: A rhetorical question urging humility before scriptural wisdom.


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5. ఆడంబరమూ బాహ్యవేశము

Phonetic: Āḍambaramū bāhyavēṣamu

తెలుగు: బాహ్య ఆడంబరాలు, అలంకారాలు...

English: External pomp and outward appearances...

हिन्दी: बाहरी आडंबर और दिखावा...


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6. అర్బాటలే మీ మతమా

Phonetic: Arbāṭalē mī matamā

తెలుగు: అవేనా మీ మతం యొక్క సారం?

English: Are these the essence of your religion?

हिन्दी: क्या यही आपके धर्म का सार है?

Explanation: The song questions whether religion is merely external display.


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7. అస్థికులంటే మీరేనా

Phonetic: Asthikulantē mīrēnā

తెలుగు: నిజమైన ఆస్తికులు మీరేనా?

English: Are you truly the believers?

हिन्दी: क्या वास्तव में आस्तिक केवल आप ही हैं?


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8. అస్థికలంటే శరీరమా

Phonetic: Asthikalantē śarīramā

తెలుగు: ఎముకలతో కూడిన ఈ శరీరమే అంతా అనుకుంటున్నారా?

English: Do you think this body of bones is everything?

हिन्दी: क्या केवल हड्डियों से बना यह शरीर ही सब कुछ है?

Explanation: The lyric contrasts the temporary body with the eternal soul.


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9. శిలా గోపురం ఆలయమా

Phonetic: Śilā gōpuram ālayamā

తెలుగు: రాతితో చేసిన గోపురమే ఆలయమా?

English: Is a stone tower alone the temple?

हिन्दी: क्या केवल पत्थर का बना मंदिर ही देवालय है?


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10. శఠగోపురమే అర్చనమా

Phonetic: Śaṭhagōpuramē arcanamā

తెలుగు: బాహ్య ఆచారాలే పూజనా?

English: Is external ritual alone true worship?

हिन्दी: क्या केवल बाहरी अनुष्ठान ही पूजा है?

Explanation: The song emphasizes inner devotion over mere ritual.


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11. దేహమేరా దేవాలయం

Phonetic: Dēhamērā dēvālayam

తెలుగు: నా దేహమే దేవాలయం.

English: My body itself is the temple.

हिन्दी: मेरा शरीर ही देवालय है।


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12. జీవుడే సనాతన దైవం

Phonetic: Jīvudē sanātana daivam

తెలుగు: జీవాత్మయే శాశ్వత దైవం.

English: The soul itself is the Eternal Divine.

हिन्दी: जीवात्मा ही सनातन दिव्य स्वरूप है।


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Next: Bhagavad Gita, which is based on verses from the Bhagavad Gita describing the qualities of a true devotee, with detailed Telugu, English, Hindi meanings, phonetic transliteration, and explanations.

చరణం 2 — Bhagavad Gita 12.13–14

These verses describe the qualities of a devotee who is dear to Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.


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1. అద్వేష్టా సర్వ భూతానాం

Sanskrit: अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानाम्

Phonetic: Adveṣṭā sarva-bhūtānām

తెలుగు: సమస్త ప్రాణుల పట్ల ద్వేషం లేనివాడు.

English: One who has no hatred toward any living being.

हिन्दी: जो किसी भी प्राणी से द्वेष नहीं करता।

Explanation (వివరణ): A true devotee does not harbor hatred. He sees all beings as manifestations of the same Divine Reality.


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2. మైత్రః కరుణ ఏవ చ

Sanskrit: मैत्रः करुण एव च

Phonetic: Maitraḥ karuṇa eva ca

తెలుగు: అందరితో స్నేహభావం, కరుణ కలిగినవాడు.

English: One who is friendly and compassionate to all.

हिन्दी: जो सबके प्रति मित्रवत् और करुणामय है।

Explanation: Divine love expresses itself through friendship and compassion toward all creatures.


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3. నిర్మమో నిరహంకారః

Sanskrit: निर्ममो निरहङ्कारः

Phonetic: Nirmamo nirahaṅkāraḥ

తెలుగు: 'నాది' అనే భావం లేకుండా, అహంకారం లేకుండా ఉండేవాడు.

English: Free from possessiveness and ego.

हिन्दी: जो ममता और अहंकार से रहित है।

Explanation: The devotee understands that everything belongs to God and therefore remains humble.


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4. సమదుఃఖసుఖః క్షమీ

Sanskrit: समदुःखसुखः क्षमी

Phonetic: Sama-duḥkha-sukhaḥ kṣamī

తెలుగు: సుఖదుఃఖాలలో సమభావంతో ఉండి, క్షమాశీలి.

English: Equal in happiness and distress, and forgiving.

हिन्दी: जो सुख-दुःख में समान रहता है तथा क्षमाशील है।

Explanation: Life brings both joy and sorrow. A wise devotee remains balanced and forgiving.


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5. సంతుష్టః సతతం యోగీ

Sanskrit: सन्तुष्टः सततं योगी

Phonetic: Santuṣṭaḥ satataṁ yogī

తెలుగు: ఎల్లప్పుడూ సంతృప్తిగా ఉండే యోగి.

English: Always content and united with the Divine.

हिन्दी: जो सदैव संतुष्ट और योगयुक्त रहता है।

Explanation: Contentment is a sign of inner spiritual wealth.


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6. యతాత్మా దృఢనిశ్చయః

Sanskrit: यतात्मा दृढनिश्चयः

Phonetic: Yatātmā dṛḍha-niścayaḥ

తెలుగు: ఇంద్రియ నియంత్రణ కలిగి, దృఢసంకల్పంతో ఉండేవాడు.

English: Self-controlled and firm in conviction.

हिन्दी: जो आत्मसंयमी और दृढ़ निश्चय वाला है।

Explanation: Spiritual growth requires discipline and unwavering determination.


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7. మయ్యర్పితమనోబుద్ధిః

Sanskrit: मय्यर्पितमनोबुद्धिः

Phonetic: Mayy-arpita-mano-buddhiḥ

తెలుగు: తన మనస్సు, బుద్ధిని నాకే అర్పించినవాడు.

English: One whose mind and intellect are dedicated to Me.

हिन्दी: जिसने अपना मन और बुद्धि मुझे समर्पित कर दी है।

Explanation: The devotee's thoughts, decisions, and aspirations are centered on God.


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8. యో మద్భక్తః స మే ప్రియః

Sanskrit: यो मद्भक्तः स मे प्रियः

Phonetic: Yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ

తెలుగు: అలాంటి భక్తుడు నాకు అత్యంత ప్రియుడు.

English: Such a devotee is very dear to Me.

हिन्दी: ऐसा भक्त मुझे अत्यन्त प्रिय है।

Explanation: Krishna declares that these qualities—not birth, status, or ritual—make a devotee beloved to Him.


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Complete Meaning of the Verse

Telugu

ఎవరైతే సమస్త భూతాల పట్ల ద్వేషం లేకుండా, స్నేహభావం మరియు కరుణతో ఉంటారో, మమకారం మరియు అహంకారం లేకుండా, సుఖదుఃఖాలలో సమభావంతో, క్షమాశీలిగా, ఎల్లప్పుడూ సంతృప్తిగా, ఆత్మనిగ్రహంతో, దృఢనిశ్చయంతో, తమ మనస్సు బుద్ధులను భగవంతునికి అర్పించి జీవిస్తారో, అటువంటి భక్తుడు భగవంతునికి అత్యంత ప్రియుడు.

English

One who bears no hatred toward any being, who is friendly and compassionate, free from possessiveness and ego, balanced in joy and sorrow, forgiving, always content, self-controlled, firm in resolve, and who has dedicated mind and intellect to God—such a devotee is exceedingly dear to the Lord.

Hindi

जो सभी प्राणियों से द्वेषरहित, मित्रवत्, करुणामय, ममता और अहंकार से मुक्त, सुख-दुःख में समभाव रखने वाला, क्षमाशील, सदैव संतुष्ट, आत्मसंयमी, दृढ़निश्चयी तथा अपना मन और बुद्धि भगवान को समर्पित कर देता है, ऐसा भक्त भगवान को अत्यन्त प्रिय होता है।

Relation to the Song

The song's message "దేహమేరా దేవాలయం – జీవుడే సనాతన దైవం" (My body is the temple; the soul is the eternal Divine) reaches its practical fulfillment through these Gita qualities. If the body is a temple, then compassion, humility, forgiveness, contentment, self-control, and devotion are the sacred offerings made within that temple. Krishna teaches that these inner virtues are the true marks of devotion.


211. सत्य (Satya) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is absolute truth, unchanging and eternal.


212. प्रमाणम् (Pramāṇam) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the ultimate standard and measure of all knowledge and reality.


213. समात्मा (Samātmā) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is equal in all beings, maintaining perfect balance and impartiality.


214. बीजमव्ययम् (Bījamavyayam) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the imperishable seed from which all creation arises.


215. सम्मित (Sammit) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is perfectly measured, harmonious, and well-proportioned in all aspects.


216. अर्थ (Artha) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the true purpose and meaning underlying existence.


217. सम (Sama) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is equal, balanced, and unbiased toward all.


218. अनर्थ (Anartha) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan transcends all material miseries and meaningless pursuits.


219. अमोघ (Amogha) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is ever-effective, whose actions never go in vain.


220. महाकोश (Mahākośa) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the vast reservoir of all energies and resources.


221. पुण्डरीकाक्ष (Puṇḍarīkākṣa) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan has lotus-like eyes filled with purity and compassion.


222. महाभोग (Mahābhoga) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the enjoyer and bestower of all divine experiences.


223. वृषकर्मा (Vṛṣakarmā) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan performs righteous actions that uphold dharma.


224. महाधन (Mahādhana) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan possesses infinite wealth and abundance.


225. वृषाकृति (Vṛṣākṛti) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan embodies righteousness in form and action.


226. अनिर्विण्ण (Anirviṇṇa) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is never weary or discouraged, always active in creation.


227. रुद्र (Rudra) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan removes suffering through transformative power.


228. स्थविष्ठ (Sthaviṣṭha) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is supremely vast and expansive beyond limits.


229. बहुशिरा (Bahuśirā) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan has countless heads, symbolizing omnipresence and awareness.


230. अभू (Abhū) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan exists beyond birth and manifestation.


231. बभ्रु (Babhru) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan sustains and supports the universe with steady strength.


232. धर्मयूप (Dharmayūpa) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the pillar of righteousness upon which all sacred actions rest.


233. विश्वयोनि (Viśvayoni) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the womb and origin of the entire universe.


234. महामख (Mahāmakha) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the great sacrificial principle sustaining cosmic harmony.


235. शुचिश्रवा (Śuciśravā) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is of pure fame, known through sacred and noble qualities.


236. नक्षत्रनेमि (Nakṣatranemi) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the axis around which the stars revolve.


237. अमृत (Amṛta) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is immortal nectar, the essence of eternal life.


238. नक्षत्री (Nakṣatrī) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan governs and resides among the constellations.


239. शाश्वतस्थाणु (Śāśvata-sthāṇu) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is eternally stable and unchanging.


240. क्षम (Kṣama) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the embodiment of patience, tolerance, and forgiveness.


241. वरारोह (Varāroha) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan elevates all beings toward higher states of existence and consciousness.


242. क्षाम (Kṣāma) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is lean, subtle, and free from excess, symbolizing simplicity and restraint.


243. महातपा (Mahātapā) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan embodies great austerity and spiritual intensity.


244. समीहन (Samīhana) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the source of all purposeful effort and aspiration.


245. सर्वग (Sarvaga) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan pervades everywhere, present in all places and forms.


246. यज्ञ (Yajña) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the essence of sacrifice and sacred offering.


247. सर्वविद्भानु (Sarvavidbhānu) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan shines as the light of all knowledge and awareness.


248. ईज्य (Ījya) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is worthy of worship and reverence by all beings.


249. विश्वक्सेन (Viśvaksena) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan commands the universal forces with divine order.


250. महेज्य (Mahejya) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the greatest object of worship and sacrifice.


251. जनार्दन (Janārdana) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan protects and uplifts people while correcting their wrong paths.


252. क्रतु (Kratu) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the will and intelligence behind all sacred actions.


253. वेद (Veda) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the embodiment of sacred knowledge and wisdom.


254. सत्रं (Satram) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the continuous sacred effort sustaining the universe.


255. वेदविद (Vedavid) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the knower of all Vedic knowledge.


256. सतांगति (Satāṁgati) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the ultimate refuge and goal of the righteous.


257. अव्यङ्ग (Avyaṅga) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is perfect and free from any imperfection or defect.


258. सर्वदर्शी (Sarvadarśī) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan sees everything with complete awareness.


259. वेदाङ्ग (Vedāṅga) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the essence and support of all branches of sacred knowledge.


260. विमुक्तात्मा (Vimuktātmā) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is ever-liberated and free from all bondage.


261. वेदवित् (Vedavit) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan fully understands and reveals the Vedas.


262. सर्वज्ञ (Sarvajña) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is all-knowing, aware of everything in existence.


263. कवि (Kavi) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the seer-poet who perceives truth beyond time.
210. स्थावरस्थाणु (Sthāvara-sthāṇu) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is present in all that is stable and unmoving, firmly established in existence.



209. वसुमना (Vasumanā) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan possesses a noble and generous mind.



208. विस्तार (Vistāra) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan expands infinitely across all dimensions.



207. वसु (Vasu) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is the essence of all wealth and elemental existence.



206. विश्वदक्षिण (Viśvadakṣiṇa) –🇮🇳 Adhinayaka Shrimaan is generous and benevolent to the entire universe.