Meaning of Narayani

 

Meaning of Narayani

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The sister of Narayana is Narayani, of course! Goddess Durga, not Lakshmi (the consort of Vishnu) is called Narayani because she is revered as the sister of Lord Narayana...

One of the meanings given for this name is "Exposer of Consciousness". It's a beautiful name because the Goddess is worshiped as the energy behind this universe, who holds the power to expose the consciousness so that unity with the divine can be achieved.

Another meaning to this name is "the one who represents the real nature of the material world" - once again emphasising on the primordial power of the feminine form of God.

Narayani also denotes "the innate power behind ultimate god". It also means "she who provides the basis for all living things." Or, "she who is the power behind Lord Narayana." She, who is the power of illusion behind Lord Narayana, she who is the personification of salvation, she who is fit to be worshipped by the Devas.

There are 16 shlokas in Devi Mahatmyam that are called Narayani Stuti, in which this form of the Goddess is invoked and worshipped.

She is worshiped as the primordial power and is called 'Adya' or 'Adi-Shakti'. She represents the inner energy of God.

Swasti.