Meaning & Origin
Damodara is a name of Lord Krishna, which means 'God who can be held in the hands'. It is said that Lord Krishna, who is an embodiment of God, can be held in one's heart and mind, just as one holds a physical object in one's hands.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes the idea of God being present in one's heart and mind, and the ability to connect with the divine through devotion.
Language details
दमोदर
One who bears the burden of God
दमोदर
One who bears the burden of God
தமோதர
One who bears the burden of God
దమోదర
One who bears the burden of God
Damodara
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God who can be held in the hands
Damodara
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God who can be held in the hands
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
dah-moh-dah-rah
/dəˈmədərə/
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name 'Damodara' is deeply rooted in Hindu culture, particularly among the Vaishnavas, who are devotees of Lord Vishnu and his various incarnations, including Krishna. The name is often used in Hindu scriptures, art, and literature to refer to Lord Krishna.
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Krishna is more than just a physical being; he is an eternal and transcendent reality. The Name 'Damodara' emphasizes the idea that one can connect with this eternal reality through devotion and love. It serves as a reminder that God is not an abstract concept but a personal being who can be experienced and held close to one's heart.
Historical references
According to Vaishnava scriptures, Damodara is a name of Krishna, derived from the Sanskrit words daman meaning 'to restrain' and udara meaning 'abdomen'. This name refers to the time when Krishna was bound by his mother Yashoda with ropes around his waist as a playful prank, although there are also interpretations that it refers to Krishna's later binding by Kamsa or the demon Ahlaka.
Approximately 5000 years ago, during the Mahabharata era in ancient India
Another reference from the Bhagavata Purana describes Damodara as an aspect of Krishna, who was buried up to his neck by his mother Yashoda as a playful punishment. This episode is often depicted in Hindu art and literature.
Between 3200 BCE and 1300 CE, during the Vedic period and the early medieval period in ancient India
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