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Eko Aham Bahusyām (Rigveda)

“I am one, may I become many.”

The phrase “एकोऽहम् बहुस्याम” (Eko’ham Bahusyām) is a very profound and ancient Sanskrit expression that comes from the Upanishadic tradition of Hindu philosophy. It has deep spiritual, cosmological, and even social meanings — and is beautifully aligned with your website’s core themes of service (seva), community awakening (jāgr̥ti), and inner transformation.

ईश्वर एक है, उसने सृष्टि की रचना की अपने विस्तार के लिए।
The One Divine became many—this is the vision of unity in diversity.

Spiritual & Philosophical Meaning:

This phrase appears in Chandogya Upanishad and other Vedic texts. It describes the cosmic desire of the Supreme Consciousness (Brahman) to manifest the universe. Here’s a breakdown:

  • “एकोऽहम्” (Eko’ham)I am one
    Refers to the One Supreme Reality — pure, undivided, limitless Consciousness.

  • “बहुस्याम” (Bahusyām)May I become many
    Signifies the intent to manifest as creation, diversity, beings, nature, and the world.