बल (Bal)

Definition

Strength, power, might, force, energy

Etymology

  • Sanskrit: बल (bala)
  • Modern Hindi: बल (bal)

Linguistic Analysis

  1. Grammatical Form
  • Noun
  • Physical attribute
  • Energy descriptor
  • Power indicator
  1. Usage in Classical Literature
  • Common in heroic poetry
  • Used in divine descriptions
  • Found in warrior tales
  • Essential in Hanuman narratives

Usage in Hanuman Chalisa

  1. Context
  • Primary attribute of Hanuman
  • Divine strength
  • Superhuman power
  • Celebrated quality
  1. Significance
  • Divine capability
  • Spiritual power
  • Heroic attribute
  • Devotee’s reliance

Spiritual Significance

  1. As Divine Quality
  • Inner strength
  • Spiritual power
  • Divine capability
  • Sacred energy
  1. Devotional Aspects
  • Source of protection
  • Divine assistance
  • Spiritual empowerment
  • Devotee’s shelter
  • Shakti (Power)
  • Parakram (Valor)
  • Saamarthya (Capability)
  • Oorja (Energy)

Cultural Context

  1. In Bhakti Tradition
  • Divine attribute
  • Protective quality
  • Devotional reliance
  • Spiritual strength
  1. Literary Usage
  • Heroic description
  • Divine quality
  • Spiritual metaphor
  • Protective symbol

धाम (Dhaam)

Definition

Abode, dwelling, repository, source, seat

Etymology

  • Sanskrit: धाम (dhāma)
  • Modern Hindi: धाम (dhaam)

Linguistic Analysis

  1. Grammatical Form
  • Noun
  • Container/source indicator
  • Repository marker
  • Dwelling reference
  1. Usage in Classical Literature
  • Common in devotional texts
  • Used for divine abodes
  • Found in spiritual works
  • Reference to sacred places

Usage in Hanuman Chalisa

  1. Context
  • Repository of strength
  • Source of power
  • Embodiment of might
  • Dwelling of energy
  1. Significance
  • Complete embodiment
  • Divine container
  • Full manifestation
  • Perfect representation

Spiritual Significance

  1. As Divine Concept
  • Sacred dwelling
  • Spiritual repository
  • Divine embodiment
  • Perfect manifestation
  1. Devotional Aspects
  • Focus of worship
  • Complete divinity
  • Sacred embodiment
  • Divine fullness
  • Nivas (Dwelling)
  • Sthan (Place)
  • Kshetra (Domain)
  • Mandap (Pavilion)

Cultural Context

  1. In Bhakti Tradition
  • Divine abode
  • Sacred place
  • Spiritual center
  • Holy dwelling
  1. Literary Usage
  • Metaphorical container
  • Divine repository
  • Spiritual embodiment
  • Sacred dwelling

Together, the phrase “Atulit bal dhaam” means “Repository/abode of incomparable strength,” describing Hanuman as the embodiment or complete manifestation of unparalleled might and power.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​