Meaning & Origin
She who carries the gods. Devi, the goddess, rides on the chariot of the gods (devas).
Spiritual meaning
Carrier of the divine
Language details
देवर्षीनी
Goddess of the Gods
देवर्षिनी
देव - god र्षि - seer ी - feminine suffix िनी - goddess
தேவர்சினி
Goddess of the Gods
దేవర్షినీ
Goddess of the Gods
Devarshini
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of the Gods
Devarshini
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of the Gods
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
dē-vər-shē-nē
/d̪eʋərʃiːnɪ/
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Pearl
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name "Devarshini" holds significant cultural importance in Hindu traditions. The term "Devi" means goddess, and "Devas" refers to gods. Therefore, the name "Devarshini" symbolizes a divine feminine figure who embodies the power and presence of the gods. This name is reminiscent of the belief in the Hindu pantheon where gods and goddesses interact and influence human life.
According to Hindu spiritual beliefs, the name "Devarshini" represents a spiritual guide or a holy path that leads us closer to the divine. Like the gods who are believed to provide guidance and blessings, the name signifies the inner calling and the journey towards gaining spiritual understanding and enlightenment. It encourages the practice of devotion (bhakti) and self-realization.
Historical references
Devi Devarshini is an ancient name given to the sacred river Godavari in Hindu mythology. According to legend, Godavari was blessed by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to become a river after their marriage. Devarshini refers to the celestial or heavenly origin of the river and is one of its twelve names.
6th Century BC to Present
Another reference to the name Devarshini can be found in the ancient Indian literature of the Mahabharata. In the epic, the river is described as a 'Devarshini' or a 'goddess of the gods', due to its divine and sacred nature. It is also believed that taking a dip in the Devarshini river can cleanse one's sins and grant them moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
3rd Century BC to 3rd Century AD
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