Sahasranama position 610 of the 1,000 names

Vidushe

विदुषे

Viduṣe

What Vidushe means

Vidushe is name 610 in the Kalabhairava Sahasranama, the 1,000-name devotional text to Kalabhairava. Salutations To The one who is supremely wise, learned, and a great scholar.

Also spelled

  • Viduse
  • Source transliteration: VIDUSHE

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 supremely wise, learned, and a great scholar.

Elaboration

The name Vidushe, derived from the Sanskrit root "vid" (to know), signifies the supreme embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, and scholarship.

Omniscient Being "Vidushe" directly translates to "to the wise one," "the learned one," or "the scholar." This appellation positions Kalabhairava as an all-knowing entity, possessing complete and perfect knowledge of all things—past, present, and future. His wisdom transcends mere intellectual understanding; it is a profound, intuitive, and ultimate gnosis.

Source of All Knowledge As the supremely wise, he is the originator and wellspring of all forms of knowledge, including sacred scriptures (Vedas, Agamas, Tantras), philosophical systems, arts, sciences, and worldly wisdom. Devotees seeking understanding, insight, and clarity in their studies or spiritual pursuits often invoke him.

Liberator Through Knowledge In the spiritual context, true wisdom (Jnana) is considered the path to liberation (Moksha). Kalabhairava, as Vidushe, grants discerning knowledge that helps sentient beings differentiate between the real (Sat) and the unreal (Asat), leading them away from ignorance (Avidya) and towards spiritual enlightenment. His wisdom is not just theoretical but transformative.

Embodiment of Cosmic Law His profound knowledge also extends to the intricate workings of the cosmos, the laws of dharma, karma, and time. He understands the natural order with absolute precision, making him the perfect enforcer and guardian of cosmic equilibrium.

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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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