Meaning & Origin
The one who resides in the forest, is the goddess of forests and herbs
Spiritual meaning
Represents the eternal youth and the eternal mother
Language details
सबरी
शाक्ति पूजारिका
सबरी
शक्ति पूजारिका
சபரி
சக்தி பூஜாரிக்கா
సెబరీ
శక్తి పూజారికా
Sabari
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे The mountain of herbs
Sabari
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ The mountain of herbs
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
sah-buh-ree
/səˈbɑːri/
Lucky number
6
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Sabari is revered as a staunch devotee and attendant of Lord Ayyappan in the Hindu religion. She is known for her unwavering devotion and selfless service to the deity. Sabari is popularly depicted as an elderly woman who offers bitter fruits to Lord Ayyappan. The story of Sabari is an inspiring tale of determination, faith, and devotion that continues to be passed down through generations in the Hindu community.
Sabari is considered a manifestation of Shakti, the divine feminine power, in Hinduism. She symbolizes the selfless service and dedication that a devotee should embody. Sabari's devotion to Lord Ayyappan is a reminder of the importance of putting one's faith in the divine and remaining steadfast in one's spiritual practice. Her story also underscores the belief in the power of the forest and its inhabitants in Hinduism, as she is the goddess of the forest and herbs.
Historical references
Sabari is mentioned in the ancient epic Ramayana, as the hermitage dwelling at the foot of the mount Rishyamuka in Kerala, India. Sabari is described as an ascetic, an old woman, who was devoted to Lord Rama. Upon knowing that Rama was approaching, she set out to prepare a feast for him.
circa 4th century BC
According to another reference, Sabari is considered to be an incarnation of the goddess Saraswati. This belief is linked to Sabari's association with knowledge and wisdom. Sabari is believed to have attained moksha (salvation) after offering the fruits of her labor to Rama.
not dated (mythological)
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