Meaning & Origin
Derived from two Sanskrit words, 'vishala' meaning large or wide and 'aksha' meaning eyes.
Spiritual meaning
Reflects the vastness of the universe, symbolizing wisdom and perception.
Language details
विशालाक्ष
Large-eyed
विशालाक्ष
बड़े आँखों वाला
விஷாலாக்ஷ
பெரிய கண்களான
విశాలాక్ష
బడిపేరు మేగండి
Vishalaksha
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Large-Eyed
Vishalaksha
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Large-Eyed
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
vi-SHAH-luh-kshuh
/ʋiˈʃɑːlɑːkʃə/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Vishalaksha holds significant cultural importance in Hindu mythology. The goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, is known by the epithet Vishalaksha, as her 'divine gaze' extends far and wide, symbolizing her all-encompassing love and vigilance over the universe.
The name Vishalaksha carries a deep spiritual significance, representing the wide and all-seeing Divine consciousness that transcends beyond physical boundaries. This can serve as an inspiration for individuals to expand their own vision beyond their mundane daily lives and empower them to perceive the divine in all aspects of existence.
Cultural name • Root: विश् (vish) broad + आलक्ष्य (alakshya) to be seen, visible • Not directly from Vedas or Upanishads, but derived from Sanskrit roots.
Historical references
Vishalaksha was an epithet of the goddess Saraswati, the Hindu deity of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom, and learning. According to legend, Vishalaksha appeared in the form of a celestial woman to the sage Valmiki, granting him divine inspiration for the composition of the Ramayana, the great Hindu epic poem.
circa 4th century BC
Vishalakshi (another spelling of Vishalaksha) was also a form of the goddess Shakti, associated with the destruction of the demon Mahishasura. She was invoked by the gods to aid them in their final battle against the demon, and her victory over Mahishasura led to the salvation of the universe.
circa 5th century AD
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