228. OM SAHASRAKSHAYA NAMA:
Possesses countless eyes.
229. OM SAHASRAPADE NAMA:
Possesses countless feet.
Aastikam is belief in existence of God. It is corruption of the Sanskrit word Aanmhikam, meaning discipline. Asti in Sanskrit is existence [of God]; opposite is naasti or non-existence [of God]. Following His directives is discipline. For this we have to follow elders' advice and rishis' preachings. This can not be achieved by mere going to Temples; we have to read many books. Lifco publishers are doing a great service in bringing out many valuable works in the print media. It was started about 80 years back and the founder Sri Sharmaji's centenary is being celebrated now. Lifco has revolutionised aastika experience!
Sahasraksha indicates the Lord has infinite eyes. Indra is called Sahasraksha; but here it indicates the Lord. During Sri Rama - Sri Sita marriage, both the Bride and Groom parties praise the beauty of the Couples. Mitila people say that Sri Rama needed Thousands of eyes every second to appreciate the beauty of Sri Sita!
agraNeer grAmaNeeh shreemAn nyAyO nethA sameeranaNah | sahasra-moordhA vishvAthma sahasrAkSHa sahasra-pAth || (24)
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