Meaning & Origin
Ravi means sun and Shankara is a name of Lord Shiva. The name Ravishankar signifies the presence of the sun god and the power of Lord Shiva.
Spiritual meaning
Ravishankar is a name of Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil and the god of wisdom, strength and auspiciousness.
Language details
रविशंकर
shaking the heavens
रविशंकर
रवि शंकर
ரவிஷங்கர்
ரவி (sun) ஷங்கர் (mountain)
రவిశంగర్
రవి (sun) శంగర్ (mountain)
Ravishankar
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God Shankara
Ravishankar
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God Shankara
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
/rəˈviʃɑŋkɑr/
/raviʃaŋkara/
Lucky number
1
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Ravishankar is a combination of two Sanskrit words - 'Ravi' and 'Shankara'. 'Ravi' is derived from 'Ravi' which means 'Sun' in Sanskrit, and 'Shankara' is an epithet of Lord Shiva. In ancient Hindu culture, the sun was considered the source of life and energy, while Lord Shiva was revered as the divine ascetic, the supreme being beyond all forms and manifestations. The name Ravishankar symbolizes the coming together of these two powerful divine entities.
In Hinduism, the sun represents the source of all life, energy, and consciousness, while Lord Shiva is considered the supreme consciousness and the ultimate reality. The name Ravishankar denotes the embodiment of this supreme reality and the divine power of creation and destruction. It is a reminder that we are all children of the sun and the manifestation of the divine Lord Shiva. The name carries a deep spiritual significance, reminding us of our divine origin and the sacred nature of our existence.
Historical references
Ravishankar was an influential Indian music composer, musician and singer, widely regarded as a pioneer of Indian classical music fusion with Western styles. He is best known for popularizing the fusion genre, which he called 'Indo-Jazz-Fusion'. He was born on July 10, 1945 in Tamil Nadu, India.
1960s-Present
Ravishankar was also a renowned spiritual leader and the guru of famous sitar player Ravi Shankar. He was a disciple of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and spent many years in meditation and spiritual practice at the Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry, India. Ravishankar was born on July 10, 1916 in Karnataka, India.
1930s-1990s
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