Sahasranama positions 967 and 997 of the 1,000 names

Svarnadaya

स्वर्णदाय

Svarṇadāya

What Svarnadaya means

Svarnadaya is names 967 and 997 in the Kalabhairava Sahasranama, the 1,000-name devotional text to Kalabhairava. Salutations To The a generous bestower of gold.

Also spelled

  • Svarnada
  • Source transliteration: SVARNADAAYA

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.

Name 967: SVARNADAAYA

Meaning: Salutations To The a generous bestower of gold.

Elaboration

The name Svarṇadāya is a compound of the Sanskrit words Svarṇa and Dāya.

Svarṇa: Meaning gold. This is not merely the precious metal but symbolizes wealth, prosperity, purity, spiritual illumination, and the ultimate essence of the Divine. In spiritual contexts, it can also represent the golden light of consciousness or the radiant essence of the self.

Dāya: Meaning gift, bestowal, donation, or giving.

Bestower of Material Wealth In a simple and direct interpretation, Svarṇadāya refers to Kalabhairava as the generous giver of material wealth, particularly gold. This aspect highlights his role as a provider and sustainer, capable of granting worldly prosperity to his devotees. This is often associated with his guardianship of wealth and his ability to remove financial obstacles.

Bestower of Spiritual Gold Beyond the material, "gold" also symbolizes the highest spiritual wealth. This includes: Spiritual Illumination: The golden light of pure consciousness or enlightenment. Inner Purity: The refinement of the soul, purged of impurities. Divine Wisdom: The invaluable knowledge that leads to liberation. Auspiciousness: The general well-being, success, and good fortune that comes from divine grace.

As Svarṇadāya, Kalabhairava bestows these invaluable spiritual gifts, guiding devotees toward inner richness and ultimate liberation. He is the ultimate source of all blessings, both material and spiritual, ensuring that his devoted followers lack nothing essential for their journey.

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Name 997: SVARNADAAYA

Meaning: Salutations To The one who is the generous giver of gold.

Elaboration

The name Svarṇadāya is a compound of the Sanskrit words *Svarṇa>(gold) and *Dāya>(giver or bestower).

Giver of Gold (Material Prosperity) Literally, Svarṇadāya signifies "the giver of gold." In a material sense, this refers to Bhairava's capacity to bestow wealth, prosperity, and abundance upon his devotees. Gold (svarṇa) is universally recognized as a symbol of riches, purity, and enduring value. This aspect connects to his role as a benevolent protector who can alleviate poverty and fulfill the worldly needs of his sincere followers, ensuring their well-being and material security. It implies that through his grace, one can attain not just sustenance, but true prosperity.

Giver of Spiritual Gold (Spiritual Riches) Metaphorically and spiritually, "gold" represents something far more profound than mere material wealth. It symbolizes spiritual knowledge, inner wisdom, enlightenment, and the ultimate spiritual liberation (moksha). In this context, Bhairava as Svarṇadāya bestows the invaluable "gold" of spiritual insight and understanding, purifying the mind and leading the devotee towards ultimate truth. This spiritual gold is imperishable and fulfills the soul's deepest longing.

Manifestation of Generosity This name highlights Bhairava’s immense generosity and his capacity to bestow both mundane and transcendental benefits. Despite his fierce appearance, he is deeply benevolent towards his sincere devotees, fulfilling their desires and granting them what is truly beneficial for their spiritual and material journey. His giving is not merely an act of charity but a divine outpouring of grace (anugraha) that sustains and elevates.

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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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