Significance of Hari
Synonyms: Day, Daytime, Daylight, Dawn to dusk
In Dutch: Hari; In German: Hari; In Finnish: Hari; In Spanish: Hari; In Portugese: Hari; In Italian: Giorno; In Polish: Dzień
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Hindu concept of 'Hari'
In Hinduism, Hari commonly refers to Vishnu or Krishna, signifying the remover of sins and protector of the universe. It's also associated with other deities like Yama and Indra, and represents the Supreme Lord, often the focus of devotion.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) This is the sacred appellation that is loudly proclaimed into the vicinity of the divine personality's ear by the assembled followers when they are gripped by intense apprehension.[1] (2) The divine entity whose specific title or appellation was being repeatedly and loudly recited by the group of religious followers, leading to an internal experience of deep joy.[2] (3) This is the divine name for Krishna, whose congregational glorification is encouraged and whose diminishing discussion leads to negative consequences.[3] (4) The day of Shri Hari-vasara, is observed by chanting the names of Hari, the Lord, who is the life of the entire world, began to dance.[4] (5) The provided text refers to offering obeisances to Lord Hari, who is also known as Lord Krishna, Yadava, Gopala, Govinda, Rama, and Shri Madhusudana, highlighting the significance of devotion.[5]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) "Hari" is another name for Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is prophesied to be born in Mathura to Vasudeva and Devaki.[6] (2) Hari is a name of the Lord, signifying the remover of obstacles and the one who attracts all beings, and is used to identify Krishna within the Sanskrit verse.[7] (3) A Sanskrit word that means the two Lords, denoting a pair of divine beings with supreme power.[8] (4) It is another name for Krishna, used to identify the divine figure involved in the dance with Radha.[9] (5) A name referring to a divine figure, specifically identified as Vishnu, is used to indicate the supreme being who remained unmoved despite being struck.[10]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) It is a designation mentioned within the text, without further elaboration on its specific qualities or attributes beyond its presence in the verse.[11] (2) Hari is another name for Baladeva, emphasizing that he will express his anger, indicating an impending display of wrath and power.[12] (3) Hari refers to the Lord, specifically in the context of devotional sentiments and forms, encompassing both two-armed and four-armed manifestations within the devotional experience.[13] (4) Hari, another name for the Supreme Personality of Godhead, has glories that are extensively studied through various Vedic literatures and philosophical systems.[14] (5) The temple of Hari is mentioned as a place for physical service, indicating another name or form of the divine.[15]
From: Prem Sagar (English translation)
(1) Hari is another name for Shri Krishna, whose appearance revives the senses of the cowherdesses, bringing them back to life and ending their agitation.[16] (2) Hari is another name for Krishna, whose absence causes the women of Vraja to be emaciated and despondent, deeply in love and restless without him.[17] (3) This is another name for Shri Krishna Chund, who is described as the one who destroys Byomasoor, and is engaged in various activities with the cowherds' children.[18] (4) Hari is another name for Krishna, who is described as cutting off a club thrown by Bukrudunt and engaging in a severe contest, ultimately leading to Bukrudunt's death.[19] (5) This is a name for Krishna, and the women address him and the gods and worshippers are mentioned in the water.[20]
From: Chaitanya Mangala
(1) In this context, "Hari" is invoked as a name of God, specifically referring to Vishnu, highlighting the devotional atmosphere of the narrative.[21] (2) Everyone chanted this name when Lord Gauracandra was placed under a canopy, and calls of this name filled the sky.[22] (3) This is what everyone sang.[23] (4) A name for Lord Krishna that is frequently chanted by the Vaishnavas, representing devotion and reverence.[24]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) Hari is glorified by Narada, who shouts, expressing glories to him, which is part of Narada's jubilant reaction to hearing a discourse.[25] (2) An attribute associated with someone charming or favorable, applied to the divine nature of Yajna-murti in the context of His sacrificial role.[26] (3) stealing[27]
From: Sri Krishna-Chaitanya
(1) If the dying Ajamil could attain to the realm of the Vaikuntha by calling upon Hari.[28] (2) This person then forbade the people to perform the sacrifice to Indra.[29] (3) Another name for Krishna, representing God in his form as the Protector and deity worshipped by Thakur Haridas.[30]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) Hari is described as ‘He who removes’ and is associated with the removal of ignorance through the chanting of the holy name.[31] (2) Hari is mentioned in the Vishnu-rahasya, stating that worshipping Hari with devotion can yield results obtainable in Kali-yuga by chanting the names of Shri Govinda.[32]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) Hari is identified as the great Deliverer whose all-conquering love has encompassed his own love for Him, diminishing its significance.[33] (2) It is another name for the Lord, who is also known as Matucutan and Kovinta.[34]
From: Haribhakti-sudhodaya
(1) The only one Who can protect the Brahmin, and Who is much fond of Tulasi.[35]
From: Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure)
(1) Hari is the name that Mahaprabhu told people to say, and they would become maddened with prema, unlike when an ordinary person instructs someone to say “Hari, Hari.”[36]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Hari serves the lotus feet of Lakshmi by coloring them red with lac juice, showing devotion and reverence, and this act exemplifies the worship and service offered to the Goddess and her manifestations.[37] (2) Hari is the one who is always near to the Divine Mother and provides help.[38] (3) The angry Hari emanated an Unusual Fire, brilliant like thousand Suns, which contributed to the formation of the Female Figure.[39] (4) Hari defeated Indra in battle with his disc in hand, taking away the Kalpa tree to retain the prestige of his wife, Satyabhama.[40] (5) Represents the Vijnana Shakti, or the knowledge power, of the Mother of the Universe.[41]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Hari is the god who describes the mode of contemplating the divine self of Vishnu to Rudra, explaining the two forms of meditation.[42] (2) It is the name of the person who is speaking and describing the nyasa and metre.[43] (3) Hari is a name for God, and contemplating Hari is described as the only palatable fruit of human life, bringing supreme bliss and increasing one's animals and progeny.[44] (4) The text describes this as the one who destroys the universe and also creates the universe as Brahma.[45] (5) Contemplation of Hari is a great atonement for sin, and even a moment's meditation upon the self of Hari leads one towards the region of Vishnu.[46]
From: Harivamsha Purana
(1) Hari, another name for Krishna, enters the ocean to retrieve Sandipani's son with Rama's consent.[47] (2) He is adored of the universe, conferred the earth on Indra the king of gods, having conquered the three worlds and slain the leading Asuras.[48] (3) Hari began to grind the hundred dreadful faces of the demon with wild laughs, similar to the grinding of fire.[49] (4) Hari, also known as Krishna, brings the Pandavas, Pritha, Draupadi, and Subhadra to the great festival and spends time with the ladies of his seraglio.[50] (5) Hari, also known as Upendra, is told by Aditi to take the Parijata to Dvarka and perform a festival, but must return it afterward.[51]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) A character who is believed that a mighty-armed individual is a portion of this energy, and the Lord desires to take back unto himself that energy of his own.[52] (2) Krishna is identified as Hari, which signifies his role as the remover of sins and the one who attracts and captivates the hearts of devotees.[53] (3) Hari is considered illustrious and becomes gracious to those devoted to him, accepting worship offered according to ordinances, as explained in the text.[54] (4) Hari is a name for the being into whom all things merge at the universal destruction and from whom all things again come forth, representing a cycle of existence.[55] (5) This is a being of a thousand heads, a thousand feet, a thousand eyes, a thousand arms, a thousand crowns, and a thousand faces.[56]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) Hari is described as the sovereign of all things and the eternal lord, who instructs Muchukunda to go to celestial regions and promises him future rebirth and emancipation.[57] (2) Glorification of this is the root of all riches, dignity, renown, wisdom, progeny, righteousness, and liberation, highlighting the comprehensive benefits of devotion and praise.[58] (3) Welcomed ShAKRA to Dvaraka and listened to the account of the demon Naraka's deeds.[59] (4) Hari is a deity whose presence is understood by the wise to be in all things, and those who are wise in this knowledge will assiduously cherish love for all creatures, according to Prahlada.[60] (5) Hari, another name for Krishna, is being taken away by Akrura, causing the Gopis immense sorrow as they lament the loss of their beloved.[61]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) Hari is a deity who is adored and worshipped, described with features like a complexion of blue-lotus leaves and holding a conch-shell, and is considered the destroyer of demons.[62] (2) He is the receptacle of the three worlds and observer of everything that passes in them, and he speaks in a lucid manner.[63] (3) This is a being who cares for the preservation of the order of the world and advises Prahlada.[64] (4) This is a divine figure who will be incarnated in two bodies, appearing on earth as Nara and Narayana, with one becoming the son of Vasudeva.[65]
From: Nilamata Purana
(1) Hari is a name for a god who is described as the abode of Sri, the giver of boons, the highest lord, the master of three worlds, the finder of cow (earth), the imperishable and the unchangeable.[66] (2) In the twenty fourth Treta, this deity shall assume the form of a human being, Raghunandana Rama, son of Dasaratha.[67]
From: Gautami Mahatmya
(1) One of the two lords, along with Shankara, whose eulogy was begun by the immortal ones, dispelling distress.[68]
From: Brihaddharma Purana (abridged)
(1) Hari is the Almighty Lord invoked by Aditi, who later appeared before her mounted on His favourite Garuda, according to the text.[69]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) Synonymous with Narayana, this figure promised the Gods that He would destroy their enemies.[70]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) Hari is counted among the ten daughters of Krodhavasha, and from this great dame, the lineage traces the origin of the lordly lions, along with the various kinds of monkeys that inhabit the wild regions.[71]
From: Isopanisad (Madhva commentary)
(1) It is an alternative name or epithet used to refer to Agni, who is described as the 'Leader and Director of the universe' within the material.[72] (2) According to the text, "Hari" is unafraid of anyone, in contrast to others who fear Him, highlighting Hari's unique position of power.[73] (3) It is associated with the symbol Om, and represents the Creator and the all-pervading, radiant being, embodying concepts such as protection.[74] (4) This term is used as the name of Yama, who controls and punishes all, representing the Great Judge within the provided context.[75] (5) Another name for the Supreme Lord, emphasizing his role as separate from yet encompassing all beings.[76]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) Hari, also known as Vishnu, is associated with stories and musical motes that impart indifference to objects and instills devotion.[77] (2) Hari abides as Consciousness alone through the destruction of the antahkarana and is equated with Samvit.[78] (3) Vishnu, which destroys darkness, the cause of rebirth, and through the contemplation and worship of his feet, every person is delivered from ignorance.[79]
From: Kena upanishad (Madhva commentary)
(1) Hari, identified as Kapila, is described as the one who illumines even the lightning itself and others, further elaborating on the role and attributes of this divine entity within the teachings.[80] (2) This is a term used in the text, which is related to the majesty and ruling of the universe, and the eye, speech, and mind cannot fully enter into this.[81]
From: Mundaka Upanishad (Madhva commentary)
(1) Men should adore Hari with the Pancaratras and the divided Vedas in the Treta age, and by reciting His name only in the Kali age.[82] (2) Hari is the Lord, and the concentration of the mind on Hari is release, with the wise pointed towards Hari alone, the griefless one, as they throw aside all karmas.[83]
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Madhva commentary)
(1) It is identified as unified with Vishva and Taijasa in the region of deep sleep and is the maker of the torpidity of consciousness of the Jiva.[84]
From: Parama Samhita (English translation)
(1) Hari, also known as Vishnu, is the deity whose installation should be followed by daily worship and bali offerings.[85] (2) When the sanctum of this deity needs repairs, the yatra festival to God must be performed, as stated in the text.[86]
From: Hitopadesha (English translation)
(1) The story says that speaking this name and Hara's charms sin away.[87]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) A name among the chemists still remembered according to the text.[88]
From: Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres)
(1) A blue-colored representation to be meditated upon that is described as four-armed and situated above Varuna in the Bindu.[89]
Jain concept of 'Hari'
In Jainism, "Hari" has multiple interpretations: a name for Krishna, a royal lineage ancestor, a twin who became a king, a figure married to Svayamprabha, one who honored the Master, a powerful deity, Gauri's spouse, and a type of Jatyarya.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) Hari is another name for Krishna, who is the husband of Satyabhama and Rukmini, and is known for his strength and his divine nature.[90] (2) It is a figure who attained right belief after hearing the sermon by the Lord, while Sirabhrit became a layman.[91] (3) A figure who bowed to a divine figure again and again, observed by astonished gods and men.[92] (4) This individual gave twelve and a half crores of silver to royal agents and went to the samavasarana with Vijaya.[93] (5) Hari bathed the Master with the water that had come from the tips of their horns as clear as if it had come from a fountain.[94]
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) According to the text, human beings born in Hari are called ‘harivarshaka’, and there are five Harivarsha regions where the period of sushama prevails for those beings.[95]
The concept of Hari in local and regional sources
Hari encompasses diverse meanings: a revered deity praised and worshipped, a source of personal well-being, a figure in literature, and a representation of divine compassion and salvation, central to devotion and kirtan.
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) A deity whose praiseservices should not involve defilement, suggesting a belief in the purity of devotion regardless of physical contact.[96] (2) This entity spoke to Akrur and Satyabhama, delivering curses and promises related to the Kali Yuga. This entity also acknowledged Akrur's efforts and intentions.[97] (3) Hari refers to the qualities that Narsi Mehta described in many forms of poetic composition, expressing his devotion through artistic expression.[98] (4) Hari was the one whom Brahmadev and Shiva appeared on the Ocean of Milk to see and worship, as stated in the presented information.[99] (5) It is the object of worship, pursued with deep affection and reverence, suggesting a personal and emotional connection.[100]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Hari is designated, along with Sharat, as a successor to the Math's assets in the event of the death of Vivekananda and Rakhal, as specified in the will.[101] (2) Hari is a person who the author suggests should act as Rakhal's representative in Orissa, especially given the expectation of receiving letters from America.[102] (3) Another individual whose improved health is a source of pleasure for the author, as indicated within the provided communication.[103] (4) This refers to a name of God, which is mentioned in the text in the context of people who only take the name of Hari.[104] (5) This is one of the names for the Lord in Sanskrit, signifying that He attracts all things to Himself, representing the only attraction worthy of human hearts, according to the provided context.[105]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Hari is a character used as a point of comparison in Sri's test, representing a contrasting reaction to the fabricated story, which helps Sri realize Madhu's genuine character.[106] (2) Hari is a character in the novel, and the theme of personal relationship is stated in the contrast between Hari and Rance Sita.[107] (3) The protagonist of Philosopher’s Dilemma, nicknamed 'philosopher', who experiences various dilemmas.[108]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Hari is identified as the lord of Lakshmi and wealth, indicating prosperity and abundance, and is also associated with Udaya, further exemplifying qualities through a figure of speech within the given text.[109] (2) Hari is mentioned in the context of the horoscope, and the name is a play on the words, related to Lehna Singh, and is also the name of a deity.[110]