बल (Bal)
Definition
Strength, power, might, force, energy
Etymology
- Sanskrit: बल (bala)
- Modern Hindi: बल (bal)
Linguistic Analysis
- Grammatical Form
- Noun
- Physical attribute
- Energy descriptor
- Power indicator
- Usage in Classical Literature
- Common in heroic poetry
- Used in divine descriptions
- Found in warrior tales
- Essential in Hanuman narratives
Usage in Hanuman Chalisa
- Context
- Primary attribute of Hanuman
- Divine strength
- Superhuman power
- Celebrated quality
- Significance
- Divine capability
- Spiritual power
- Heroic attribute
- Devotee’s reliance
Spiritual Significance
- As Divine Quality
- Inner strength
- Spiritual power
- Divine capability
- Sacred energy
- Devotional Aspects
- Source of protection
- Divine assistance
- Spiritual empowerment
- Devotee’s shelter
Related Terms
- Shakti (Power)
- Parakram (Valor)
- Saamarthya (Capability)
- Oorja (Energy)
Cultural Context
- In Bhakti Tradition
- Divine attribute
- Protective quality
- Devotional reliance
- Spiritual strength
- 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
- Grammatical Form
- Noun
- Container/source indicator
- Repository marker
- Dwelling reference
- Usage in Classical Literature
- Common in devotional texts
- Used for divine abodes
- Found in spiritual works
- Reference to sacred places
Usage in Hanuman Chalisa
- Context
- Repository of strength
- Source of power
- Embodiment of might
- Dwelling of energy
- Significance
- Complete embodiment
- Divine container
- Full manifestation
- Perfect representation
Spiritual Significance
- As Divine Concept
- Sacred dwelling
- Spiritual repository
- Divine embodiment
- Perfect manifestation
- Devotional Aspects
- Focus of worship
- Complete divinity
- Sacred embodiment
- Divine fullness
Related Terms
- Nivas (Dwelling)
- Sthan (Place)
- Kshetra (Domain)
- Mandap (Pavilion)
Cultural Context
- In Bhakti Tradition
- Divine abode
- Sacred place
- Spiritual center
- Holy dwelling
- 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.