Name 798: SHRIIMATE
Meaning: Salutations To The one who is glorious, prosperous, and endowed with all divine splendors (Shri).
Elaboration
The name Shreemate (Shrīmate) is derived from the Sanskrit word Shrīmat (श्रीमान्), which means "possessed of Shrī." This name is rich in its connotations, signifying the presence of all auspiciousness, divine splendor, and prosperity.
Embodiment of Shri
Shreemate references Shrī (श्री), a multifaceted concept in Indian philosophy. Shrī embodies:
1. Auspiciousness and good fortune: He is the source and embodiment of all that is fortuitous and favorable.
2. Prosperity and wealth: Beyond material riches, this refers to spiritual wealth, abundance, and the capacity to generate and sustain life and resources.
3. Divine beauty and radiance: Shrī also denotes splendor, brilliance, and an inherent, captivating beauty that is divine and all-pervading.
4. Excellence and preeminence: He is endowed with all excellent qualities, making Him supreme among all beings.
5. Power and greatness: Shrī is also associated with inherent power and majesty, indicating His supreme authority and influence.
The Glorious One
As Shreemate, Kalabhairava is depicted as radiating with divine glory. This glory is not merely external but intrinsic to His being. It represents His inherent divinity, His perfection, and His capacity to bestow blessings upon His devotees. His glory transcends ordinary understanding, being both awe-inspiring and profoundly beneficial.
Bestower of Prosperity
This name also signifies Kalabhairava's role as a bestower of prosperity, not just in a material sense but in a holistic manner. He grants spiritual growth, peace of mind, protection from adversity, and the fulfillment of righteous desires. By invoking Shreemate, devotees seek to align themselves with this divine abundance and auspiciousness.
Paradox of Bhairava
The name Shreemate, when applied to Kalabhairava, highlights a profound paradox. While Bhairava is often seen as terrifying and destructive, Shreemate reveals His benevolent aspect as the source of all prosperity and auspiciousness. This emphasizes that even in destruction, there is an inherent order and sacred purpose that ultimately leads to renewal and growth, imbued with divine splendor. He is not merely a force of annihilation but also the very essence of divine richness from which all creation, sustenance, and dissolution ultimately spring forth.
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Position 798 of 1000 ·
Browse range 701-800
Name 875: SHRIIMATE
Meaning: Salutations To The one who is possessed of all divine glory, wealth, and auspiciousness (Shri).
Elaboration
The name Shrimāte is derived from Shri (Śrī) and the suffix -māt (or -mat), which denotes possession.
The Concept of Shri (Śrī)
Shri is a rich and multifaceted Sanskrit term. It signifies:
1. Divine glory, radiance, and splendor.
2. Auspiciousness, prosperity, and good fortune.
3. Beauty, grace, and dignity.
4. Wealth, power, and abundance.
5. All divine qualities and virtues.
Possessed of All Divine Attributes
Thus, Shrimāte signifies the one who is inherently endowed with all forms of divine glory, splendor, wealth, and auspiciousness. It emphasizes Kalabhairava's absolute sovereignty and his complete command over all resources—both material and spiritual. It means he is the very embodiment and source of all things beautiful, glorious, prosperous, and auspicious in the cosmos.
Source of Abundance
As Shrimāte, Kalabhairava is not merely a controller of time and destruction, but also the ultimate source of all blessings and abundance in the universe. His destructive aspect (Kāla) purifies, making way for new creation (Shri). He bestows prosperity upon his devotees, removing obstacles that hinder their material and spiritual well-being.
Cosmic Majesty
This name highlights His majestic and regal aspect, where He is adorned with all the attributes of supreme divinity, radiating ultimate power and benevolent grace. It serves as a reminder that even in his fierce form, he is the ultimate wellspring of all that is desirable and blessed.
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Position 875 of 1000 ·
Browse range 801-900
Name 989: SHRIIMATE
Meaning: Salutations To The one who is glorious, resplendent, and endowed with all divine fortunes.
Elaboration
The name Shreemate (Shrīmate) is derived from the Sanskrit word Shrīmat, which means "glorious," "resplendent," "fortunate," "possessed of wealth and beauty," "splendid," or "endowed with prosperity." It is often used as an honorific prefix meaning "Revered" or "Illustrious."
Divine Glory and Splendor
As Kalabhairava, being addressed as Shreemate highlights his inherent divine glory and majestic splendor. It signifies that he is bathed in an unblemished, luminous radiance that emanates from his very being as the ultimate reality. This glory is not merely external but an intrinsic attribute of his supreme divinity, signifying his perfection and ultimate power.
Possessor of All Auspiciousness and Fortune
"Shrī" is also a potent term associated with Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing wealth, prosperity, auspiciousness, beauty, and all forms of divine fortune. When applied to Kalabhairava, it implies that he is the ultimate source and possessor of all such auspicious qualities. He is not merely wealthy in a material sense but is the embodiment of spiritual richness, divine fortune, and all-encompassing well-being. Devotees seek his blessings for both worldly prosperity and spiritual liberation, recognizing him as the fount from which all good things emanate.
The Ultimate Sovereign
The term Shrīmate also conveys the idea of supreme authority and sovereignty. It underscores his position as the ultimate ruler of the cosmos, whose reign is characterized by justice, prosperity, and divine order. His sovereignty ensures that cosmic laws are upheld and that all benefits, whether material or spiritual, are ultimately disbursed by his divine will.
Revered and Illustrious
The honorific nature of Shreemate emphasizes that Kalabhairava is worthy of the highest veneration and reverence. He is illustrious in his deeds, supreme in his wisdom, and unparalleled in his might, making him the most revered entity in the cosmic order.
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Position 989 of 1000 ·
Browse range 901-1000