Sahasranama position 442 of the 1,072 names

Jit-Vari

जित्-वारी

Jit-Vārī

What Jit-Vari means

Jit-Vari is name 442 in the Adya Mahakali Sahasranama, the 1,072-name devotional text to Maa Kali. The Ever-Victorious One, who overcomes every obstacle and all negativity.

Also spelled

  • Source transliteration: JIT-VARI

Sanskrit names travel into English in several romanizations. This page keeps the common spelling, the IAST form, and the source transliteration together so the same name is discoverable under each spelling readers use.

Meaning and elaboration

Meaning: The Ever-Victorious One, who overcomes every obstacle and all negativity.

Elaboration

Jit-Vari is a compound name. "Jit" comes from the Sanskrit root `ji`, meaning "to conquer," "to overcome," or "to be victorious." "Vari" here carries the sense of excellence, distinction, or supremacy, likely related to vara, meaning "excellent," "boon," or "choice." Taken together, Jit-Vari conveys "the Ever-Victorious One" or "She who conquers all."

Eternal Triumph over Negativity This name presents Mahakali as the one whose victory is constant and absolute. No negativity, obstacle, or demonic force can stand against her. Whatever rises to disturb cosmic order, oppose dharma, or obstruct the spiritual progress of her devotees is overcome by her unconquerable Shakti. She is the divine power before which chaos and ignorance cannot endure.

Remover of Obstacles As Jit-Vari, she removes both inner and outer obstacles. Inner obstacles include ego (ahaṃkāra), ignorance (avidyā), attachment (rāga), aversion (dveṣa), and fear (bhaya). Outer obstacles appear as adverse circumstances, hostile forces, or any influence that stands against dharma and spiritual realization. Her victory is not a passing event but the steady and inherent condition of her divine being.

Symbol of Hope and Assurance For her devotees, this name offers deep hope and assurance. It declares that no matter how overwhelming the struggle or how dense the darkness, Kali as Jit-Vari will prevail. She gives her followers the courage to face their own battles, endure trials, and remain aligned with truth. Her victory assures them that the divine power behind righteousness cannot be defeated, and that those who take refuge in her are led toward liberation.

Text and sources

The name list follows the Adya Mahakali Sahasranama as compiled for this project. The English meaning and elaboration are interpretive notes for devotional study, not a translation of a single critical edition.

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