Sahasranama position 704 of the 1,000 names

Vegine

वेगिने

Vegine

What Vegine means

Vegine is name 704 in the Kalabhairava Sahasranama, the 1,000-name devotional text to Kalabhairava. Salutations To The one who possesses incredible, unimaginable speed.

Also spelled

  • Source transliteration: VEGINE

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 possesses incredible, unimaginable speed.

Elaboration

The name Vegine (Vegīne) refers to the one who possesses "vega" – an extraordinary, unimaginable speed, velocity, or impetus. This attribute signifies several profound aspects of Kalabhairava's nature and function.

Unrivaled Speed and Swiftness "Vega" literally means speed, velocity, impetus, or force. As "Vegine," Lord Kalabhairava is depicted as immensely swift and rapid in action. This can be understood in multiple ways: • Cosmic Activity: He is the mover of the cosmos, the force that propels time and creation forward with unimaginable speed. • Spiritual Progression: For devotees, he can accelerate their spiritual journey, removing obstacles and granting progress at a divine pace. • Dispeller of Obstacles: His swiftness means he can instantly intervene to remove difficulties or dangers that afflict his devotees.

Symbol of Transience and Time The concept of speed is intrinsically linked to time. Kalabhairava, as the Lord of Time (Kala), embodies the relentless and unceasing flow of time. His "vega" represents the unstoppable momentum of time, which carries everything along, leading to change, decay, and eventual dissolution. In this sense, his speed is a reminder of the transient nature of all material existence.

Omnipresent and Omniscient Unimaginable speed also points to his omnipresence. A being capable of such swiftness can be anywhere and everywhere instantaneously, ensuring his presence in all corners of creation. This also aligns with his omniscience, as his rapid consciousness grasps all phenomena simultaneously.

Dynamic Aspect of the Divine This name underscores the dynamic, active, and powerful aspect of Kalabhairava. He is not a static deity but a force in constant motion, embodying the vitality and ever-changing nature of the universe while remaining its unmoving core. He is the divine impetus that drives the cosmic dance.

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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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