Sahasranama position 759 of the 1,000 names

Sukhine

सुखिने

Sukhine

What Sukhine means

Sukhine is name 759 in the Kalabhairava Sahasranama, the 1,000-name devotional text to Kalabhairava. Salutations To The one who is eternally happy, blissful, and full of joy.

Also spelled

  • Source transliteration: SUKHINE

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 eternally happy, blissful, and full of joy.

Elaboration

The name Sukhine (सुखिने) is derived from the Sanskrit word Sukha (सुख), which translates to happiness, joy, bliss, ease, comfort, or pleasure. When applied to Kalabhairava, it conveys a profound spiritual truth, moving beyond a superficial understanding of happiness.

Eternal Bliss (Ānanda Svarūpa) Kalabhairava, in his ultimate essence, is the embodiment of pure consciousness and bliss (Sat-Chit-Ānanda). He is not merely experiencing temporary happiness but *is>happiness itself, in its most profound, eternal, and unconditioned form. This is the inherent joy of the Brahman, free from the duality of pleasure and pain, which are characteristics of the phenomenal world. His "happiness" is a state of absolute self-contentment and self-sufficiency, a characteristic of the Supreme Being.

Beyond Duality The Sukha of Kalabhairava transcends the mundane understanding of happiness that is dependent on external factors or the fulfillment of desires. His bliss is intrinsic, uncaused, and undiminished by any worldly events, including his fearsome actions of destruction or punishment. This suggests that even in his most terrifying manifestations, there is an underlying state of perfect balance and joy.

Source of All Joy As the Supreme Lord, he is also the source of all Sukha experienced by beings in the universe. Devotees who connect with him can tap into this reservoir of inner peace and joy, realizing that true happiness lies not in external achievements but in the recognition of the divine within.

The Benefactor of Happiness Worshipping Kalabhairava as Sukhine means acknowledging him as the bestower of happiness to his devotees. By removing obstacles, fears, and ignorance (Avidya), he clears the path for the devotee to experience true, lasting happiness, which is the natural state of the purified mind.

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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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