Meaning of

[Vivek Anand Ganesan]

Namashkar,

     I thank Shree Anand Hudli and Shree Ram Chandran for their
explanations for my previous question.

   On an allied note, I would like to know the meaning of the word
"Shankara".  I have heard it used as one of the names of Lord Shiva.
Is there a philosophical meaning for this word?  I have also seen it
written as "Shamkara".  Is this proper?

Thank you,
-Vivek.




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sarvebhyo namaH,
  Here are shloka(s) fifteen and sixteen of
Continuous Garland of Sacred Knowledge:

  niraadhaarasvaruupo.aham.h
sarvaadhaaro.ahameva cha |
  aaptakaamasvaruupo.aham.h
ahamevaahamavyayaH || 15 ||

  "I am without support, but indeed I
am (of the nature of ) supporting all
(everyone, everything). I am (of the
nature of ) One who knows the identity
of Brahman and Aatmaan, the Supreme
Soul. I am indeed That. I am imperishable."
(15)

  taapatrayavinirmuktaH
dehatrayavilakShaNaH |
  avasyaatrayasaakShyasmi
chaahamevaahamavyayaH || 16 ||

  "I am free from the three-fold miseries
(resulting from the individual, the
elemental, and the divine sources),
I am witnessing three bodies (gross,
subtle, and causal). I am witnessing
three states (waking, dream, and deep
sleep), moreover, I am indeed That.
I am imperishable." (16)

OM shaantiH shaantiH shaantiH

dhanyavaadaH,
  Mantralaura