Sarvatahasama (सर्वतःसम, IAST: Sarvataḥsama) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Equally present and balanced in all directions”. From 'sarvataḥ' (from all sides, in every direction) and 'sama' (equal, even, balanced), this name affirms that Vishnu is uniformly the same—unchanging in essence—no matter from which side of existence one approaches Him.

Meaning, etymology & significance

The word 'sarvataḥ' literally means 'from all quarters' or 'in every direction,' and 'sama' denotes perfect equality and evenness. Together, Sarvataḥsama conveys that Vishnu's nature does not differ whether perceived from within or without, from above or below, in joy or in sorrow. This is a profound statement of His non-partiality: the Lord is not more present in a temple than in a forest, not kinder to one devotee than another, for His essence is perfectly uniform throughout all existence.

As an epithet, Sarvataḥsama is a deeply philosophical name affirming cosmic impartiality and omnipresence. Pronounced 'sar-va-tah-SA-ma,' its compound structure makes it more naturally a liturgical descriptor, though it may be shortened to 'Sarvasama' for use as a given name.

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Scriptural source

Sarvatahasama 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, Sarvatahasama aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 6.