Shloka 59
Hari-stuti by Śrī, Brahmā, Vāyu, Sarasvatī, Śeṣa, Garuḍa, Rudra, Vāruṇī and Pārvatī
Humility, Surrender, and the Power of the Name
नामाधिकारिणी चाहं गुणानां च महाप्रभो / स्तवने नास्ति मे शक्ती रुद्राद्दशगुणैरहम्
nāmādhikāriṇī cāhaṃ guṇānāṃ ca mahāprabho / stavane nāsti me śaktī rudrāddaśaguṇairaham
ข้าแต่มหาประภุ ข้าพเจ้าเป็นผู้กำกับแห่งนามทั้งหลาย และเป็นผู้กำกับแห่งคุณทั้งหลายด้วย; กระนั้นข้าพเจ้าไม่มีเรี่ยวแรงพอจะสรรเสริญพระองค์—ข้าพเจ้ายังด้อยกว่ารุทระถึงสิบเท่า
A personified divine power associated with nāma (name) and guṇa (qualities)—contextually a humble speaker addressing the Supreme (likely Lord Vishnu) within the Garuda Purana dialogue framework
Concept: Humility (dainya) as an ornament of devotion; the Supreme exceeds nāma and guṇa, hence praise is inherently limited.
Vedantic Theme: Nirguṇa transcendence over guṇa and nāma; apophatic reverence—language cannot exhaust the Absolute.
Application: Approach worship and learning with humility; treat spiritual language as pointer, not possession; avoid pride in scholarship or eloquence.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.6.56 (sequence of stotras); Garuda Purana 3.6.60 (Girijā concludes in silence)
FAQs
This verse teaches that even exalted cosmic powers tied to speech (names) and attributes (qualities) admit their limits in praising the Supreme, making humility a core mood of authentic stuti (praise).
It suggests that while names and qualities help devotees approach God, the Supreme exceeds complete description—so devotion is supported by language but is not confined to it.
Use sacred names and qualities for prayer and remembrance, but cultivate sincerity and humility—accepting that spiritual practice is more than perfect words.