Sahasranama position 690 of the 1,000 names

Virotpattaye

वीरोत्पत्तये

Vīrotpattaye

What Virotpattaye means

Virotpattaye is name 690 in the Kalabhairava Sahasranama, the 1,000-name devotional text to Kalabhairava. Salutations To The one who is the ultimate source and origin of all heroes.

Also spelled

  • Source transliteration: VIIROTPATTAYE

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 ultimate source and origin of all heroes.

Elaboration

The name Vīrotpattaye is derived from the Sanskrit words Vīra (hero) and Utpatti (origin, source, birth, creation). Thus, it means "the one who is the origin or source of heroes."

The Divine Source of Valour This name emphasizes Kalabhairava's role not just as a terrifying deity but also as the ultimate fount of courage, strength, and heroic qualities. He is the primeval energy from which all valor, bravery, and determination arise. Any act of heroism, whether physical, mental, or spiritual, ultimately draws its power and inspiration from this divine source.

Heroes in a Spiritual Sense While "hero" often connotes warriors and brave individuals in a worldly sense, in a spiritual context, a Vīra is also a spiritual hero. This includes those who courageously face internal demons (such as ego, desire, anger, and ignorance), those who bravely pursue self-realization, and those who stand firm in their Dharma (righteous duty) despite adversity. Kalabhairava is the energy that empowers these spiritual heroes in their journey towards liberation.

The Creation of Illustrious Beings The term "Utpatti" also implies creation and manifestation. Thus, Vīrotpattaye signifies that Kalabhairava is the ultimate progenitor of all beings who embody heroic virtues. He is literally the "birthplace" or "womb" of all strength, valor, and righteous action that manifests in the cosmos. His energy imbues individuals with the capacity to overcome immense challenges and to act decisively for good.

Symbol of Divine Potency In essence, this name praises Kalabhairava as the embodiment of divine potency that instills courage and heroic spirit into the hearts of beings, enabling them to fulfill their purpose, conquer evil, and uphold cosmic order.

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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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