Srikanta
Lord of Wealth
sree-KAHN-tuh/sɹi kɑːnt/
Meaning & Origin
One who holds the wealth of the universe in his hands
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes the attainment of spiritual wealth and inner fulfillment
Language details
स्रीकान्त
Wealthy, Prosperous, Possessing Lakshmi
स्रीकान्त
प्रसन्न (prasanna) वसुदेव (vasudeva) के पुत्रा के नाम स्री (sri) - सर्वस्वरूप शक्ति कान्त (kanta) - कान्तिका प्राप्ति, प्राप्त हुए, प्राप्त रहने वाला
ஸ்ரீகாந்த
உயிர்களின் ஆவணத்தின் ஆட்சி, அவர்களின் வழியால் வந்தவன்
శ్రీకాంత
ఆశ్చర్య దేశమీద పోజేశ్య, ఆశేష దేశమీద పోజేశ్య
Srikanta
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of Wealth
Srikanta
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of Wealth
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
sree-KAHN-tuh
/sɹi kɑːnt/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Rama, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ramah' meaning 'pleasing to behold', created a profound influence in Indian culture as it is often associated with love, morality, and heroic values. Rama's epic story is one of the most famous tales in India.
In Hinduism, Rama is revered as an avatar (divine incarnation) of the god Vishnu. The story of Rama teaches important spiritual values, such as duty, selflessness, truth, and devotion.
Historical references
According to the 'Skanda Purana', Lord Srikanta is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is also known as Hari-Kanta. He is worshipped in the form of a deity holding a conch and a discus. The name Srikanta is derived from the Sanskrit words 'shri', which means wealth or fortune, and 'kanta', which means a lover or a beloved. Srikanta is often depicted as the lover of Goddess Lakshmi.
Ancient India, possibly 6th century CE or earlier
In the 'Mahabharata', there is a reference to a sage named Srikantha who was a disciple of the sage Vyasa. He is known for his extreme devotion towards Lord Krishna and is often recalled in the context of the great epic. The name Srikantha can be interpreted as one who is dear to Lord Shri or Wealth, reflecting the sage's deep spiritual wealth and connection to the divine.
Ancient India, possibly 4th century BCE or later
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