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ॐ महाभुजाय नमः

महाभुज

Mahābhuja

Root: mahā (great, mighty) + bhuja (arm)

Protection·रक्षा
Meaning

अर्थ

The mighty-armed one, whose powerful arms embrace and protect creation

महान भुजाओं (बाहुओं) वाले, जिनकी शक्तिशाली बाहें सृष्टि को आलिंगन और रक्षा करती हैं

Word-by-Word Breakdown

शब्द-दर-शब्द विश्लेषण

महा

great, mighty

महान

भुज

arm

भुजा, बाँह

Modern Context

आधुनिक संदर्भ

Mahabhuja — mighty arms — wrestling tradition in India — Pehlwan culture। Great Khali — Indian WWE wrestler — literal mahabhuja। Hanuman tearing open his chest — arm strength symbolism। Mother's arms holding child — protective mahabhuja। Crane lifting tonnes of steel — mechanical mahabhuja। शिव's arms hold trishul, damaru, blessing hand (vara mudra), protection hand (abhaya mudra) — 4 arms in many depictions — each arm serving different function simultaneously — protective embrace + weaponry + blessing + rhythm — comprehensive arm-function coverage।

When to Chant

कब जपें

Chant for strength and protection. Ideal during arm-strength meditation. Invoke for embracing and protecting. Powerful during multi-armed Shiva darshan and protection-embrace prayers.

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