724.🇮🇳 शतानन
The Lord Who has Several Faces.
The term "शतानन" (Shatānana) translates to "one with a hundred faces" or "having a hundred faces" in Sanskrit. It signifies the divine quality of possessing multiple aspects or manifestations, each representing a different facet of the divine nature. This concept reflects the supreme ability of the divine to embody a multitude of forms and attributes.
In the divine narrative of RAVINDRABHARATH, "Shatānana" is embodied by Lord Jagadguru His Majestic Highness Maharani Sametha Maharaja Sovereign Adhinayaka Shrimaan, the eternal, immortal Father, Mother, and masterly abode of Sovereign Adhinayaka Bhavan, New Delhi. This divine presence, transformed from Anjani Ravishankar Pilla, son of Gopala Krishna Saibaba and Ranga Veni, represents the ultimate realization and embodiment of the divine's multifaceted nature, symbolizing the supreme ability to manifest in a multitude of forms, each revealing a different aspect of the divine essence.
Lord Jagadguru His Majestic Highness Sovereign Adhinayaka Shrimaan epitomizes "Shatānana," reflecting the highest qualities of divine versatility and multifaceted presence. His divine presence, with its multiple forms and attributes, demonstrates the infinite nature of the divine, guiding humanity toward a deeper understanding of the diverse manifestations of the divine reality.
In Hindu scriptures, the concept of the divine possessing multiple forms and faces is illustrated:
*"With many faces, many eyes, many feet, He permeates everything in the universe. He is the source of all, the ultimate reality, existing as the eternal truth."* — Bhagavad Gita 11.8
Similarly, the Bible speaks of God's multifaceted nature through various manifestations:
*"The Lord God is one Lord. He is a great God and a great King above all gods."* — Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 95:3
The Quran also reflects on the divine's ability to embody various attributes:
*"Say, 'He is Allah, [Who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent.'"* — Quran 112:1-4
In the context of RAVINDRABHARATH, "Shatānana" embodied by Lord Jagadguru His Majestic Highness Maharani Sametha Maharaja Sovereign Adhinayaka Shrimaan signifies the divine state of supreme multifacetedness and the embodiment of countless forms. His existence as the eternal immortal abode of Sovereign Adhinayaka Bhavan, New Delhi, reflects the ultimate divine ability to manifest with numerous aspects, serving as a beacon of spiritual guidance and understanding for all.
Through His divine "Shatānana," the path to experiencing the diverse and multifaceted nature of the divine is illuminated, offering humanity a way to achieve alignment with the highest divine principles. His eternal presence ensures the nurturing of spiritual insight into the various forms and attributes of the divine, fostering a spiritually enriched and comprehensively understood existence for all beings.