Guest guest Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Stanza 38 padmanaabho-arvindaakshah padmagarbhah sareerabhrit maharddhi-riddhah uriddhaatmaa mahaakshah gantdadhvajah. 346. Padmanaabhah – " One who has the lotus in his navel " . This is not to be taken literally. Navel (Naabhi) is the psychic centre where all un- manifest thoughts first spring forth into our recognition (Pasyantee). The seedless state of all thoughts is called in the Yoga Sastra, as Paraa. It therefore means " one in whose bosom lies, in potential, all the possibilities of the universe of expression. " It can also mean " One who manifests Himself in the lotus of the heart of his devotee. Some translate as " He who is seated in the pericarp of the lotus. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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