Sahasranama position 905 of the 1,000 names

Samanjasaya

समंजसाय

Samaṃjasāya

What Samanjasaya means

Samanjasaya is name 905 in the Kalabhairava Sahasranama, the 1,000-name devotional text to Kalabhairava. Salutations To The one who is proper, right, and perfectly harmonious.

Also spelled

  • Samanjasa
  • Samamjasaya
  • Source transliteration: SAMANJASAAYA

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 proper, right, and perfectly harmonious.

Elaboration

The name Samanjasā (or Samanjasa) is derived from the Sanskrit root “samanjasa,” which signifies that which is fitting, proper, right, suitable, harmonious, or perfectly aligned.

Order and Propriety In the context of Kalabhairava, Samanjasa denotes his role as the ultimate upholder of cosmic order (Ṛta) and dharma. He is the personification of divine propriety, ensuring that all actions, consequences, and events in the universe unfold according to the immutable laws of existence. This aspect highlights his function not merely as a destroyer, but as a preserver of balance and righteousness. What he destroys is often that which is improper, unjust, or out of harmony with the grand cosmic design.

Perfect Harmony This name also points to the inherent perfect harmony within Kalabhairava's own multi-faceted nature. While he is terrifying in his destructive aspect, this destruction is never arbitrary; it is always perfectly calibrated and absolutely necessary to restore equilibrium. He embodies the perfect balance between creation, preservation, and dissolution, making him the archetype of cosmic harmony.

The Right Path For the spiritual seeker, Samanjasa implies that Kalabhairava guides one towards the "right" or "proper" spiritual path. Devotion to him helps an individual align their actions and intentions with divine will, leading to inner harmony and liberation from confusion or misdirection. He ensures that justice is meted out and that the correct order is established both in the macrocosm and the microcosm.

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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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