Sahasranama position 225 of the 1,000 names

Janeshvaraya

जनेश्वर आय

Janeśvara Āya

What Janeshvaraya means

Janeshvaraya is name 225 in the Kalabhairava Sahasranama, the 1,000-name devotional text to Kalabhairava. Salutations To The one who is the supreme ruler and God of all people.

Also spelled

  • Janeshvara
  • Janesvara Aya
  • Janeshwara Aya
  • Janeshvara Aya
  • Source transliteration: JANESHVARAAYA

Sanskrit names travel into English in several romanizations. This page keeps the common spelling, the IAST form, and the source transliteration together so the same name is discoverable under each spelling readers use.

Meaning and elaboration

Meaning: Salutations To The one who is the supreme ruler and God of all people.

Elaboration

The name Janeśvara is a compound of Jaṇa and Īśvara.

Jaṇa: This term broadly signifies "people," "mankind," "human beings," or "sentient beings" residing on Earth. It emphasizes the human realm and its inhabitants.

Īśvara: This term translates to "Lord," "Ruler," "Master," or "God." It denotes supreme authority, power, and sovereignty.

Supreme Ruler of Humanity As Janeśvara, Kalabhairava is acknowledged as the ultimate authority and sovereign ruler over all people. This implies his governance extends to the moral, social, and spiritual aspects of human existence. He is the dispenser of justice and the maintainer of order among humanity. His rule is not merely political but cosmic, encompassing the destinies and actions of all human beings.

Divine Governor and Protector This epithet highlights his role as a benevolent yet firm governor who protects the righteous and guides humanity towards spiritual evolution. However, being Īśvara, his rule also implies his capacity to punish those who transgress dharma, ensuring that cosmic balance is maintained through human actions.

Embodiment of Divine Sovereignty The name underscores Kalabhairava's omnipotence and omnipresence within the human sphere. It signifies that he is the divine consciousness that pervades and orchestrates the experiences of all individuals, the ultimate decision-maker for the fate of mankind. This recognition fosters a sense of devotion and surrender among his followers, acknowledging him as the supreme guiding force in their lives.

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Text and sources

The name list follows the Kalabhairava Sahasranama as compiled for this project. The English meaning and elaboration are interpretive notes for devotional study, not a translation of a single critical edition.

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