Sahasranama position 784 of the 1,000 names

Svastikrite

स्वस्तिकृते

Svastikṛte

What Svastikrite means

Svastikrite is name 784 in the Kalabhairava Sahasranama, the 1,000-name devotional text to Kalabhairava. Salutations To The one who is the creator and bringer of all auspiciousness.

Also spelled

  • Svastikrte
  • Source transliteration: SVASTIKRITE

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 creator and bringer of all auspiciousness.

Elaboration

The name Svastikṛte is derived from the Sanskrit terms Svasti and Kṛt.

SVASTI: This auspicious word embodies several profound meanings: 1. Well-being and Welfare: It denotes "well-being," "fortune," "prosperity," "success," and "health." It represents a state of complete harmony, peace, and spiritual thriving. 2. Auspiciousness: Svasti is the root of the word 'Svāstika,' a sacred symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and cosmic order found in various ancient cultures, especially Hinduism. Its four arms represent the four directions, the four Vedas, or the cyclical nature of existence. 3. Benediction: It also implies a blessing or a benediction, invoking divine favor.

KṚT: This suffix, derived from the root 'kṛ' (to do, to make, to create), signifies: 1. Creator/Doer: He who creates, makes, or accomplishes. 2. Bringer/Bestower: He who brings forth or bestows something.

The Creator of All Auspiciousness Thus, Svastikṛte means "He who creates Svasti," or "The bringer of all auspiciousness." This name highlights Kalabhairava's role not merely as a destroyer, but as the ultimate source and bestower of all that is good, benevolent, and propitious in the universe.

Auspiciousness in Destruction While Bhairava is known for his fierce aspect, his destruction is ultimately a form of auspiciousness. He destroys delusion, ego, negativity, and karmic impurities, paving the way for liberation, spiritual growth, and true well-being. His terrifying form is therefore an auspicious one, as it leads to the removal of obstacles to ultimate bliss.

Divine Providence This name underscores Kalabhairava's divine providence and his benevolent nature, assuring devotees that despite the challenges of life, he is the underlying force that guides all things towards a state of ultimate welfare and spiritual perfection. He is the one whose very presence ensures that cosmic order leads to favorable outcomes for those who seek refuge in him.

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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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