Kalashambara
Kalashambara (कालशम्बर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Master of time who conquers illusion”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kalashambara (कालशम्बर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Master of time who conquers illusion”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Kalashambara (कालशम्बर, IAST: Kālaśambara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Master of time who conquers illusion”. From 'kāla' (time, the dark force of fate) and 'śambara' (a demon of illusion, or alternately 'that which confers bliss'), this name indicates Vishnu's dominion over temporal illusion and cosmic deception.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Kāla signifies both time and death, the relentless force that governs all conditioned existence, while Śambara is the name of a demon associated with illusion and obstruction in Vedic and Puranic lore. As Kālaśambara, Vishnu transcends the very illusion that time weaves around conditioned beings, revealing that He alone is the eternal truth beyond the veil of māyā. This name carries a nuanced tension between cosmic bondage and divine liberation.
Borne by Lord Vishnu in the Vishnu Sahasranama, this epithet invites devotees to contemplate His mastery over the two greatest veils—time and illusion. Pronounced 'kaa-la-sham-ba-ra,' the name may be used as a given name though its compound depth is best appreciated with study.
Scriptural source
Kalashambara appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Kalashambara aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Kalashambara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Master of time who conquers illusion
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Mrigashira
- Rashi
- Mithuna (Gemini)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kalashambara mean?
Kalashambara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Master of time who conquers illusion”.
Is Kalashambara a boy or girl name?
Kalashambara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Kalashambara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Kalashambara aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna (Gemini) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Kalashambara?
The Chaldean name number of Kalashambara is 8.
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